Chapter 2596: The Heavenly Spirit Tribe Really Agreed

Speaking of the previous meal incident, even this Heavenly Spirit Tribe elder couldn't help but blush.

After all, as Ling Yunyi's grandfather said, this matter was indeed shameless.

Eating their food, yet still wanting to smash their pot.

What's more, just now when he was among the Human Race, he was the only one who spoke up, still asking for some food.

Now he turns around and wants to kill them, and even demands their surrender—don't you have any shame left?

As for this, the Heavenly Spirit Tribe elder naturally won't admit it; everything is for the greater plan.

Furthermore, with the support of the other elders, even if Ling Yunyi's grandfather firmly opposed it, no matter how harshly he scolded, nothing changed.

Just like before, a single log cannot support the load, making people feel very uneasy.

Since a decision had been made, it needed to be carried out; that night, the Heavenly Spirit Tribe elder, as a representative, sought out Huang Lao.

Seeing the Heavenly Spirit Tribe elder come to his door again that night, Huang Lao asked suspiciously.

"What's up?"

"It can't be that after eating a bowl of rice and tasting the flavor, they just latched on, can it? They've already eaten it; there's none left now."

Faced with Huang Lao's inquiry, the Heavenly Spirit Tribe elder, with a shameless grin, put on a respectful facade and said.

"Senior Huang Lao, your proposal during the day, we discussed it after returning and also consulted the Spirit Ancestor; we all feel what you said makes sense."

"Huh???"

Hearing this, Huang Lao blinked slightly; he had just been speaking offhand—could it be................

He felt a hint of anticipation; if convincing the Heavenly Spirit Tribe were really this easy, it would be an absolute profit.

Could there really be an unexpected blessing?

Gazing intently at him, under Huang Lao's stare, the Heavenly Spirit Tribe elder spoke solemnly.

"As you said, compared to the Sea God, aligning with the Human Race would make the Heavenly Spirit Tribe safer; thus I have come today representing the Heavenly Spirit Tribe to show my sincerity—we are willing to submit to the Human Race and serve them."

"They really submitted?"

Hearing this, Huang Lao couldn't help but feel a surge of joy; the Heavenly Spirit Tribe is truly perceptive of the times.

For a moment, even the gaze directed at the Heavenly Spirit Tribe elder grew much kinder.

After all, they've submitted to the Human Race, so they're practically family now.

"Good, good, good, your Heavenly Spirit Tribe won't regret today's decision; since we're all one family, tomorrow I'll set up a banquet to celebrate our two peoples together."

"Thank you, senior."

Hearing Huang Lao's words, the Heavenly Spirit Tribe elder's eyes lit up, and the same thought instantly welled up in his heart.

Any more unexpected blessings?

This feigned surrender not only temporarily steadied the Human Race but also tricked them out of a meal—double blessings!

For a moment, the ecstatic expression on the Heavenly Spirit Tribe elder's face showed no pretense, but genuine delight.

Soon after, the two chatted a while longer, and then the Heavenly Spirit Tribe elder took his leave.

They agreed on tomorrow night's banquet, at which all the Heavenly Spirit Tribe elders will come.

It was practically a windfall; obtaining the Heavenly Spirit Tribe's submission, Huang Lao's mood was obviously excellent.

Even when returning to the rear courtyard, he couldn't help humming a little tune.

Seeing this, Ye Zhangqing, Xu Jie, and Zhao Zhengping, who were idly chatting in the courtyard, Ye Zhangqing smiled and said.

"Senior, have you encountered happy news?"

Hearing this, Huang Lao did not hide it, speaking frankly.

"Hehe, it's still great news; I casually spoke those words during the day, never expecting them to actually come true."

"What I had in mind was nothing more than idle talk; I didn't expect to lose anything, yet the Heavenly Spirit Tribe actually agreed, consenting to submit to my Human Race and become our vassal."

"Kid, if you want to get people into the Heavenly Pool in the future, it'll be much easier—no need to go through all this trouble again."

Huang Lao said this with a beaming smile.

But upon hearing this, Ye Zhangqing's eyes flashed with a strange hue—did the Heavenly Spirit Tribe really agree?

What's the difference between this and picking up money while walking, and moreover, it's the kind where you keep picking up money all along the way.

Something feels off; it's too easy, and when things go awry, there must be a demon.

It's like picking up money on the road, picking up money all along the way—there being money everywhere can only be explained one way.

That is, this money was deliberately thrown by someone; it absolutely couldn't have been accidentally dropped.

Ye Zhangqing wasn't dazed by this sudden surprise; his first thought was that something was wrong.

How could a few mere words possibly make an entire tribe willingly become your vassal?

You should know that after the Heavenly Spirit Tribe submits, although they can enjoy the Human Race's protection and safeguard their safety,

but in other respects, the Heavenly Spirit Tribe also has to give a lot.

First, naturally, once the Human Race goes to war with other extraterrestrial tribes beyond the heavens, the Heavenly Spirit Tribe, as a vassal, will naturally have to join the fight—this isn't a matter of willingness but obligation.

Second, it's various resources that the Heavenly Spirit Tribe must supply.

The simplest example is the Heavenly Pool; if later Ye Zhangqing wants it and convinces the Heavenly Palace to agree, the Heavenly Spirit Tribe will have to relinquish its quota.

Even if it's only half, letting you give up the whole quota would still be met with no complaint.

Thus, this choice cannot be simply labeled good or bad; each has its gains and losses.

And for such a momentous decision, how long did the Heavenly Spirit Tribe take to decide?

The words were spoken in the morning, the decision made by evening—this timing is a bit too swift.

Not only Ye Zhangqing, but Xu Jie also noticed the problem.

After all, this kid is always sharp; trying to deceive him with such petty tricks is nearly impossible.

So, Xu Jie fell silent for a moment, then spoke directly.

Huang Lao, this matter seems a bit off; the Heavenly Spirit Tribe probably isn't as simple as it appears on the surface, likely they are plotting something, and also that previous so-called centennial grand sacrifice is also full of doubts.

Xu Lǎosān even more directly linked the previous centennial grand sacrifice.

Before, I was busy preparing ingredients and didn't have the energy to dwell on these things; now that I'm free, a casual thought makes me feel there's a problem, and it's a big one.

Combined with today's actions of those Heavenly Spirit Tribe elders, I'm now even more certain.

These bastards definitely aren't hiding anything good.

Regarding this, Ye Zhangqing also agrees; when it comes to scheming, Xu Jie has never lost, so listening to him is sure to be right.

As Xu Jie spoke, Huang Lao nodded in agreement, though his smile didn't fade, and he said with a laugh.

"Haha, you all feel there's a problem; could I possibly not see it? So I've set up a banquet, inviting those Heavenly Spirit Tribe old-timers to attend tomorrow."

"Then I'll use the Sea God ingredients they offer to make a dish; I want to see whether they will eat the Sea God they themselves offered, or have no choice."

This..........

Huang Lao's move is nothing short of killing someone while attacking their heart—making the Heavenly Spirit Tribe eat the Sea God they themselves offered; if they learned the truth, those few elders of the Heavenly Spirit Tribe would surely explode on the spot.