Chapter 2711: Opened His Eyes

The Elder Clan Chief directly handed over full responsibility of this matter to Qi Wu.

After all, it's just the Scale Stone Tribe—no need for him to show up personally, and it could also serve as a bit of training for his own foolish son.

He's already that old; sooner or later the whole Flame Martial Tribe will be his, so a bit of early training isn't a bad thing.

Upon hearing the Elder Clan Chief's words, Qi Wu didn't think much and immediately slapped his chest in agreement.

"Don't worry, Dad, it's a small matter; just leave it to me."

Seeing this lad full of confidence, the Elder Clan Chief rare ly smiled and nodded.

"Alright, then it's up to you."

After the father and son finished discussing the next steps, they rested a day; the next day, the entire Flame Martial Tribe still felt somewhat unaccustomed.

After all, suddenly a huge forest appeared around them, plus so many Tree Ghosts—anyone would find it hard to adjust.

But the tribe's many members still lived their lives as usual.

Meanwhile, outside the Black Mist Forest, the Scale Stone Tribe elder who had come from afar already saw the forest's silhouette in the distance.

According to his memory, this place is indeed where the Flame Martial Tribe resides; he had been here before, more than once.

But looking at that dark, gloomy forest, the Scale Stone Tribe elder couldn't help but his face twitched slightly.

"Hearing about it is one thing, but seeing it with my own eyes is another feeling entirely."

He had heard that the Flame Martial Tribe had teamed up with the Tree Ghosts of the Black Mist Forest; although surprised, he could hardly imagine the scene.

But when he actually saw that the Black Mist Forest truly encircled the Flame Martial Tribe, the Scale Stone Tribe elder couldn't help but suck in a breath of cold air.

With the Black Mist Forest's protection, the Flame Martial Tribe practically gained an extra layer of turtle shell.

Anyone who wants to threaten the Flame Martial Tribe's safety must first break through the Black Mist Forest's blockade.

But frankly, just thinking about forcefully charging into the Black Mist Forest makes the Scale Stone Tribe elder's scalp go numb.

Nobody who isn't sick and actively seeking death would even consider forcibly charging into the Black Mist Forest.

The Flame Martial Tribe is truly defying heaven.

Gazing at the Black Mist Forest before him, the Scale Stone Tribe elder couldn't help but sigh in awe.

After the surprise faded, standing outside the Black Mist Forest, the elder's expression grew somewhat complex.

He silently cursed to himself.

"Damn it, how am I supposed to get in now?"

He had come bearing the clan chief's orders to negotiate peace with the Flame Martial Tribe, a matter of great importance.

But he hasn't even entered the Flame Martial Tribe yet, and already he's run into trouble.

He can't see any Flame Martial Tribe members.

Could it be that he must forcibly charge through the Black Mist Forest to enter the Flame Martial Tribe?

But as soon as that idea arose, he outright rejected it.

After all, he doesn't know whether the Tree Ghosts in the Black Mist Forest listen to reason.

He came to negotiate with the Flame Martial Tribe, but if those Tree Ghosts don't understand and just kill him outright, that would be a huge loss.

Forcibly charging into the Black Mist Forest—this idea is absolutely unfeasible, pure suicide.

But the problem is, if he doesn't go through the Black Mist Forest, how can he reach the Flame Martial Tribe?

The Flame Martial Tribe is now tightly encircled by the Black Mist Forest in the center; no matter which direction he comes from, he can't go around it.

Is this first step already encountering trouble?

He dared not enter the forest—not at all; after some thought, the Scale Stone Tribe elder decided to wait outside.

Waiting for the Flame Martial Tribe members to come out, he would state his purpose and ask them to guide him in.

Since the Flame Martial Tribe is now allied with those Tree Ghosts, having a Flame Martial Tribe member lead the way should pose no problem.

The Scale Stone Tribe elder also values his life, but it's not his fault—after all, who wouldn't feel uneasy facing the Black Mist Forest?

Thinking this through, the Scale Stone Tribe elder also went outside the Black Mist Forest, found the most conspicuous spot to sit, ensuring that as soon as any Flame Martial Tribe member emerged, he would be seen at first glance.

Meanwhile, inside the Flame Martial Tribe, after lunch, Qi Wu set about handling the Scale Stone Tribe affair.

First, naturally, he needed to invite the Scale Stone Tribe chief over.

He summoned two tribe members, sending them on a trip to the Scale Stone Tribe to fetch its chief.

Upon hearing this, the two nodded, accepted the order, and set off that very day for the Scale Stone Tribe.

However, the direction they departed in was not the same as where that Scale Stone Tribe elder was located.

So when the two emerged from the Black Mist Forest, they didn't see the elder's figure at all.

And the two didn't think much of it, heading straight for the Scale Stone Tribe.

After all, they didn't even know that the Scale Stone Tribe chief had sent someone over.

The distance from the Flame Martial Tribe to the Scale Stone Tribe isn't great; at full speed they could arrive in less than a day.

When the two tribe members reached the Scale Stone Tribe and reported to the chief, the chief still wore a puzzled expression.

Looking at the tribesmen below, he felt suspicious in his heart.

"Strange, why are the Flame Martial Tribe people coming to our door? Didn't he already send people over proactively? Why send more? Something must be wrong."

His mind was a whirlwind of thoughts, but facing the Flame Martial Tribe emissaries, the Scale Stone Tribe chief dared not be negligent.

Despite his doubts, he soon personally went out to welcome the two inside.

Upon meeting, the two Flame Martial Tribe members went straight to the point, without small talk, and immediately spoke.

"Scale Stone Tribe chief, we two have come in the name of our young clan chief; please come to the Flame Martial Tribe for a meeting. As for the earlier matter with the Fire Spirit Tribe, you owe us an explanation, chief."

Indeed, they came for this matter, but the Scale Stone Tribe chief found it odd—had the elder he arranged not reached the Flame Martial Tribe? What mishap occurred in between?

Immediately, the Scale Stone Tribe chief asked.

"Had you not seen any of my Scale Stone Tribe people before you came?"

In response, the two from the Flame Martial Tribe simply shook their heads.

"No."

"Scale Stone Tribe Clan Chief, we should set off at once; if we had seen them, we wouldn't be here now. Don't keep the Young Clan Chief waiting."

The two from the Flame Martial Tribe were utterly rude, yet the Scale Stone Tribe Clan Chief still had no temper about it.

Who let the Scale Stone Tribe be so weak?

Nowadays, being weak is practically a sin.

So there's no time to wonder what exactly happened to that tribal elder we sent—why didn't he make it to the Flame Martial Tribe?

That very day, the Scale Stone Tribe Clan Chief left with those two from the Flame Martial Tribe.

The entourage brought only two personal attendants.

However, the group was travel-worn and had to rush back to the Flame Martial Tribe without resting.

But upon entering the Black Mist Forest, they completely missed that Scale Stone Tribe tribal elder, heading in a different direction.

As they went through the forest, the Scale Stone Tribe Clan Chief looked at the surrounding dark, lofty trees and couldn't help but feel solemn.

Well, I've certainly broadened my horizons—this Black Mist Forest lives up to its name.