Chapter 788: Seeing the Grand Shaman

Lao Du Wu...

The short‑haired shaman really was especially wary of this shaman.

After being questioned several times by tribal Beastman guards along the way, the two finally arrived at the oasis center.

By the central lake, a huge tree took root here like a heart.

In this dry desert, its gnarled branches spread out, and Wu Yue could imagine that come next spring, it would grow a lush, astonishing canopy like jade.

Beneath this giant tree, a small earthen house less than thirty square meters in size clung tightly to its thick roots.

That dark red color should also have been made by mixing scorpion beast blood with sand and building it.

The walls also showed no signs of wear from wind and sand, likely because they are frequently updated and reinforced.

This house has no windows, and its sole opening is covered by a leather‑armor‑made "door," so the interior cannot be seen clearly.

Beastman warriors guarded all around this small house.

The power emanating from the two Beastman warriors at the gate let Wu Yue know they were two Gold‑rank Beastmen.

The short‑haired shaman stepped forward, showing no trace of a shaman's arrogance despite facing the two Beastman warriors.

"I've brought Shaman Yue here to pay respects to the Grand Shaman; please announce us."

Wu Yue, standing behind the short‑haired shaman, twitched the corner of her mouth.

She was standing less than five meters outside this earthen house.

They still need to send someone specially to report?

Just shouting directly would do.

Looks like this Grand Shaman is also a particular person.

The Beastman's expression was cold and solemn; he glanced at Wu Yue with indifference, then lifted the leather‑armor curtain and went inside.

Wu Yue clearly heard the Beastman conversing with a low, male voice from inside.

Faintly mixed in were a few fawning compliments.

Moments later, the Beastman warrior came out, lifted the curtain, and looked at the short‑haired shaman and Wu Yue: "The Grand Shaman lets you in."

The short‑haired shaman nodded politely to the Beastman, while Wu Yue silently followed behind him, and they entered together.

The leather‑armor curtain fell behind them, and the light inside the low hut instantly dimmed a bit.

Only the fire burning in a sand pit in the middle provided the sole light.

After following the short‑haired shaman to pay respects to the Grand Shaman seated at the head,

After sitting on the leather mat beside her for a while, Wu Yue's eyes finally adjusted to the indoor light.

She also gradually made out the faces of the few people inside.

The Grand Shaman seated at the head wasn't very old, appearing roughly middle‑aged.

His expression looked very stern, as if he were hard to talk to.

Beside the Grand Shaman stood a muscular, bald man with knotted muscles, his beast‑god power fluctuation very strong.

Meanwhile, opposite the short‑haired shaman, an old man with a little bun on his head sat cross‑legged.

His hairstyle was rather funny, but those sharp triangular eyes looking at her carried a hint of gloom and hostility.

Wu Yue also roughly guessed the identity of this little‑bun old man.

He should be the Lao Du Wu that the short‑haired shaman mentioned.

"Shaman Yue? Which region are you from?"

The Grand Shaman seated at the head asked.

Wu Yue turned her body toward the Grand Shaman and again recounted the tale of her getting lost that she had told the Sand Lizard shaman before.

The Grand Shaman nodded: "So you're from the Sea Tribe Beastfolk tribe?"

Wu Yue shook her head: "Our tribe has territory in the Polar Forest, Yun Wu Shan Mai, and Bai Sha Yan Hai

And we maintain good trade relations with the tribes of those places.

And our relations with the super tribes of each region are also friendly."

As her words fell, the Grand Shaman seated at the head, who had been leaning back, leaned forward slightly.

"Your tribe is indeed powerful, so why would you, a shaman, go out during the cold season?"

Although there are many shamans in the super tribes, that doesn't mean shamans aren't important, letting shamans go out in the dangerous cold season...

The Grand Shaman's gaze toward Wu Yue grew sharper.

This little female shaman wouldn't be deceiving me, would she?

Wu Yue embarrassedly rubbed her head: "Several Grand Shamans in our tribe say that a shaman who hasn't experienced danger cannot become a formidable Grand Shaman, so they assigned us few shamans who rarely go out to various trade caravans for training

I also didn't expect to get separated from the group.

I only brought one guardian Beastman and one guardian beast.

After saying that, she pursed her lips in some gloom.

The Grand Shaman seated at the head then truly sat upright, his gaze toward her becoming more solemn.

"Does your tribe have many Grand Shamans?"

Wu Yue nodded with pure eyes: "Hmm, those few Grand Shamans are all quite fierce."

Her tone carried a hint of resentment.

Looking at her innocent appearance, the Grand Shaman seated at the head sounded a bit coaxing.

"I don't know what kind of shamanic power your tribe's Grand Shamans possess; maybe next time I go out traveling I could study at your tribe."

Wu Yue gazed at the Grand Shaman seated at the head with bright eyes: "You are also a formidable Grand Shaman; the few Grand Shamans in our tribe will surely welcome you."

After saying that, she took from her small leather pouch a vibrant green leaf, a dry, sleeping little worm, a black pellet the size of a fingernail, a brightly colored little seashell, and several other items.

Each item emitted a strong shamanic power fluctuation, and the nature of the power differed for each.

And at this moment, the great shaman at the head had already widened their eyes in shock.

The shamanic items that are familiar and even each one gives him a strong sense of oppression.

Without exception, they show that every great shaman who crafted these shamanic items is far more capable than he is.

Feelings surged within, and the gaze toward Wu Yue also carried a hint of genuine smile.

"Hurry and put them away, truly a brat's temperament; these precious items shouldn't be casually taken out to show others."

Wu Yue chuckled and nodded: "It's fine, the great shamans said these things can only be used by me."

Xiao Jiujiu Lao Duwu wiped the drool from the corner of the mouth, and with a contemptuous glance looked at the foolish Wu Yue.

Someone with such a problematic mind can also become a shaman and possess so many powerful shamanic items; Beast God, this is truly unfair.

Moreover, judging by the great shaman's appearance, the quota for this trip to the Super Tribe probably really has nothing to do with me.

They glanced with heartache at the tiger beast hide that the great shaman had placed beneath them.

If I had known this little shaman would come to ruin my plans, I would have hidden that tiger beast hide myself.

If there happens to be a chance to meet the great shaman of the Super Tribe and offer tribute, perhaps I might still have a chance to live in the Super Tribe.

Offering it to our own great shaman, yet not having obtained the chance to go to the Super Tribe— isn't that just wasting it?

Lao Duwu, meanwhile, clutched their ears and scratched their cheeks in heartache.

Wu Yue, however, had already explained her purpose to the great shaman and expressed willingness to exchange a beast-skin bag of salt for the opportunity the great shaman would bring her to the Super Tribe.

The great shaman had already received the snow salt brought by the short-haired shaman.

Originally, I still planned to swallow all the salt, then kill Wu Yue and that beastfolk and throw them out.

But upon learning of the strength of this shaman's Yue tribe, that murderous and thieving thought instantly died out.

?? Another late update, thanks again to the little partner Xishu zhi Lan for the reward, pen heart heart~