Chapter 785: Camel Peak Tribe

He even carefully took out a finger-length small pouch from his bosom and handed it to the Camel Peak Tribe Beastman Warrior.

"This is what the Shaman Sir instructed me to prepare; the salt our tribe obtained from Shaman Yue is all of this quality."

"Please quickly take this salt back to give to your Shaman Sir."

"If you decide to trade, prepare the items in advance."

"The Shaman Sir said that Shaman Yue seems to be looking for the way back, so he must definitely go to the Super Tribe to ask for directions."

"If you miss this chance, you might not be able to exchange for such good salt again."

Having said that, he opened the small leather pouch and shook out a few grains of snow-white salt onto the Camel Peak Beastfolk's palm: "Try a taste."

In his expectant gaze, the Camel Peak Beastfolk extended his tongue and carefully licked off those few grains of snow salt.

The pure salty flavor spread in his mouth: "Mmm!"

Seeing his eyes widen in an instant, the Sand Lizard Beastfolk smugly raised his brow: "How about that, I didn't lie to you, did I?"

The Camel Peak Beastfolk slapped his arm hard, then turned and returned to the ranks.

He summoned a tribesman, handed the small leather pouch containing the salt to him, and then gave a few more instructions.

The other party gleefully took the pouch, tucked it into his bosom, leapt onto the back of a Camel Beast, and sprinted madly toward the tribe's encampment.

Wu Yue, Yuan Lang, and the old shaman all noticed something unusual about the Camel Peak Tribe Beastman Warrior.

But they each had their guesses and weren't particularly surprised.

Only Wu Yue quietly beckoned to Ta Yun, who was walking beside her.

As it approached, she also filled the emptied beast-skin bag from the previous exchange with salt.

Ta Yun felt the increase in weight on its back.

It lifted its head and gave its owner a puzzled look.

After Wu Yue ruffled its back fur, it let out two comfortable howls, and its steps remained light.

Even in a good mood, it lowered its head to nuzzle up beside Yuan Lang, bumping the sandbag on his back: "Howl howl?"

Hey! Male, do you want Beastie to help you carry this big guy? Beastie's just worried the owner will fret over you, this little weakling.

Yuan Lang wasn't polite either; he took off the sandbag on his back and lightly placed it on Ta Yun's back.

He also thoughtfully laid down a soft beast-skin pad.

This beast is quite petty; if you accidentally hurt it, it might throw a tantrum again.

Yesterday I ate a few of its jerky, and when we set out I had to compensate with a whole packet just to appease it.

Tsk!

With the Camel Beast, the Sand Lizard Tribe Beastman Warrior no longer worried about the old shaman's health, and the group quickened their pace.

Before the sun set, they arrived at the encampment of the Camel Peak Tribe.

At that moment, the Camel Peak Tribe was bustling with activity.

The Camel Peak Shaman led many tribespeople to gather at the gate of the encampment; his old face, slightly more wrinkled than the Sand Lizard Shaman's, broke into a smile like a chrysanthemum.

Seeing this, the old shaman was deeply moved.

He rubbed his dry eyes somewhat emotionally: "Oh gee, this old fellow really is something—we're old friends, why all the welcome?"

Supported by his own beastman warrior as he dismounted from the Camel Beast, he smiled and walked toward the Camel Peak Shaman: "Hey! You old buddy..."

Before he could finish speaking, the Camel Peak Shaman, face full of smiles, brushed straight past him, his hearty laughter ringing out behind.

"Welcome, Shaman Yue, thank you and your people for bringing pure snow salt to our endless desert.

We hope the Camel Peak Tribe may have the honor to trade with you, and we will surely bring out our tribe's finest goods."

This Camel Peak Tribe Shaman Sir appears to be a very forthright old man.

He came right out and stated his purpose.

Yuan Lang held Wu Yue as they dismounted from the Camel Beast.

Her fair, tender face also beamed: "The Sand Lizard Tribe helped us; they are a very friendly and sincere people."

"The Camel Peak Tribe and the Sand Lizard Tribe have such good relations; they must also be as sincere and wonderful as them."

"As long as you offer items as precious as those of the Sand Lizard Tribe, I will trade fairly with your tribe."

The old shaman, ignored by his old friend nearby, felt his spirits lift at once upon hearing that.

He shot a sidelong glance at the Camel Peak Shaman.

Little brat!

What's the use of enthusiastically going up to him? In the end, it's still about relying on my old shaman's face.

Hearing this, the Camel Peak Shaman's warm, sincere eyes shifted.

He laughed heartily while putting an arm around the old shaman's shoulders.

"Shaman Yue, rest assured, I and the Sand Lizard Shaman have been old friends for a very long time."

"We are the same kind of people."

Old shaman: "..."

Heh, his hide is thicker than the armor of our Sand Lizard Tribe Beastman Warrior's beast form.

Just who exactly is the Sand Lizard Beastfolk?

But he didn't rebut the other's words; instead, when Wu Yue's gaze swept over him, he silently nodded.

This old fellow may be deep‑thinking, but he's certainly no bad beast.

Otherwise I wouldn't have associated with him for so many years.

Because a beastfolk had returned early to report.

The Camel Peak Shaman had already prepared the trade goods together with the beastman warriors.

In the middle of the tribe's encampment, a thick layer of armor had already been laid on a dark‑red hard patch of ground.

On top were plentiful foods and several bulging large leather armor packs.

「Today we will rest in our Camel Peak Tribe; first, let's try our tribe's food. »

Wu Yue and Yuan Lang sat on the leather armor, each placing a polished, shiny plate before them.

The females preparing food nearby took the food from the fire one by one and placed it on the plates before them.

It looked like roasted meat, but a layer of green plant juice seemed to have been spread over it.

It gave off a faintly spicy aroma.

This familiar taste made Wu Yue feel a bit anticipatory.

「Shaman Yue, try our tribe's roasted meat; these roasted meats are made by applying a plant found only in our tribe's territory and then roasting them. »

All the beasts who have eaten it say it's good; I believe you and your clanspeople will surely like it as well. »

Wu Yue nodded in anticipation, reaching into her waist beast-skin pouch to take out chopsticks and a small knife.

Skillfully, she cut the roasted meat into bite-sized pieces, picked up a piece with chopsticks, and put it into her mouth.

The familiar spiciness spread in her mouth, and she involuntarily narrowed her eyes.

Thinking of the desert environment, she involuntarily thought of a plant that grows in sandy ground.

The roasted meat wasn't dry; it was a rare delicious roasted meat, but a hint of bitterness ruined its overall flavor.

「This plant's taste is indeed special; spread on the roasted meat it is indeed delicious. »

But your tribe's salt carries a bitter taste, somewhat affecting the overall deliciousness of the roasted meat. »

Hearing her say that, the Camel Peak Shaman's face turned a bit bitter: 「We who live in the tribes around this oasis have always eaten this kind of salt. »

Even the big tribe living in the oasis eats this salt with a bitter taste.

I've heard that the big tribe also has pure salt, but only the tribe's shaman and chief can eat it.

That is what they obtained in exchange from the super tribe; it is very precious. »

This made Wu Yue involuntarily recall what the Sand Lizard Old Shaman had said: the super tribe always has shamans and beastfolk going out to explore.

These super tribes should have contact with outside tribes.

Only tribes like the Sand Lizard Tribe and the Camel Peak Tribe, these remote small tribes, are unaware of it.

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