Chapter 2722

Through the crack in the courtyard wall, the Fire Spirit Tribe Clan Chief was shocked.

He had originally intended to discuss with the old man how to extricate himself and resolve the predicament before him.

But who would have thought, the old man's reply was to tell him not to cause trouble—no, you old thing, whose side are you on exactly?

Isn't he one of them? Moreover, they were boldly captured and controlled by the Flame Martial Tribe.

At a time like this, we should be united against the enemy, jointly dealing with the Flame Martial Tribe—how can you tell yourself not to cause trouble?

He stared at the old man with a strange expression, and only with difficulty managed to utter a sentence.

You… what did you say?

I'm telling you to stay put and not cause trouble.

I…

Don't go on about yours and mine; remember what I said, don't stir up trouble, stay calm, otherwise I won't just stand by.

Huh???

Under the astonished gaze of the Fire Spirit Tribe Clan Chief, the old man slowly turned and left.

He naturally no longer wishes to have any entanglements with the Fire Spirit Tribe; could the promises they offered possibly compare to Ye Zhangqing's Chúyì?

It's far off; since the Fire Spirit Tribe cannot produce something of equal value, he naturally leans even more toward Ye Zhangqing.

So, upon realizing that this guy still harbored those improper thoughts in his heart, the old man himself gave him a warning.

Until the old man left, the Fire Spirit Tribe Clan Chief remained dazed for a long time.

No, this isn't right—you're the person I invited, aren't you? How come you're speaking for the Flame Martial Tribe?

Previously, the Flame Martial Tribe didn't give you any face at all, capturing both you and your grandson.

As an elder of the Iron Blade Tribe, can you tolerate this?

The Fire Spirit Tribe Clan Chief never expected the old man to even endure this—it's utterly outrageous.

What exactly happened in this short day? What did the Flame Martial Tribe say to this old fellow to cause such a drastic change in his attitude?

Watching the old man depart, the Fire Spirit Tribe Clan Chief was full of doubts, unable to fathom why the old man could say such things.

They are clearly on the same side.

Watching the old man's retreating back, the Fire Spirit Tribe Clan Chief furrowed his brows tightly.

What means does the Flame Martial Tribe have, that they could even persuade the old man?

He doesn't even know what happened, and the old man is obviously sincere.

Anyway, the Fire Spirit Tribe isn't our own; it's merely a subordinate tribe—better a dead comrade than a dead pauper, but nothing is more important than having something to eat.

So, after the old man left the Fire Spirit Tribe, he wandered about and returned to the Fire Room.

Coincidentally, Ye Zhangqing, Tianlin, and Miao Qianqian were still there.

Upon seeing Ye Zhangqing and the others, the old man immediately broke into a grin, showing a warm smile, and stepped forward to speak.

Not rested yet.

Senior.

I say you'd better be careful—the people of the Fire Spirit Tribe have many thoughts; just now they were still… with me…

Huh???

The old man concealed nothing, directly recounting in full his encounter with the Fire Spirit Tribe Clan Chief just now.

Merely listening to the old man's account, Ye Zhangqing and the others all wore strange expressions.

No, are these words you can say? Isn't the Iron Blade Tribe the backing of the Fire Spirit Tribe?

How can you just defect now?

Moreover, looking at the old man, he seems even more worried than Ye Zhangqing and the others about what mischief the Fire Spirit Tribe might stir up.

This is outrageous—you lot are clearly on the same side.

Merely facing the strange looks from Ye Zhangqing and the others, the old man appeared utterly oblivious.

He was just busy expressing his loyalty.

His idea was simple: he wanted to prove to Ye Zhangqing and the others that he was on their side.

He had long since severed ties with the Fire Spirit Tribe, firmly standing on your side.

He had no other thoughts; it was just to get a meal.

Over the next few days, the old man and youth of the Iron Blade Tribe lived quite comfortably.

Although there was no longer the lavish feast from the first time, those three daily meals still made the grandfather and grandson eat well.

The more they enjoyed their meals, the colder the grandfather and grandson's attitude toward the Fire Spirit Tribe became.

Even without the Flame Martial Tribe taking the initiative, as soon as the grandfather and grandson learned the Fire Spirit Tribe was plotting something, they would immediately step in to stop it.

After a while, the Fire Spirit Tribe folks realized the grandfather and grandson had turned traitor—there were bad people among the crowd.

Although their feelings were immensely complicated, the Fire Spirit Tribe could only begin to guard against the grandfather and grandson.

What do you call this? Clearly they were the helpers invited by them, the backing of the Fire Spirit Tribe.

But now they're helping the enemy against them, and even compared to the Flame Martial Tribe's people, the grandfather and grandson seem even more eager.

It's practically supernatural—what kind of bewitching soup did the Flame Martial Tribe give the grandfather and grandson to cause such a drastic change?

The Fire Spirit Tribe members were filled with complex feelings; meanwhile, after several days, a squad of several dozen finally arrived at the Fire Spirit Tribe's location.

However, at this time the Fire Spirit Tribe was already completely surrounded by the Black Mist Forest.

Looking from afar, the leading burly man spoke with a blank expression.

Indeed it's the Black Mist Forest—how did the Flame Martial Tribe's people manage this?

Previously they were somewhat doubtful, but now that they actually saw the Black Mist Forest, they couldn't help but believe it.

The Flame Martial Tribe actually managed to subdue those Tree Ghosts in the Black Mist Forest.

This is something their Iron Edge Tribe couldn't do; this troop is no one else—it's precisely the rapid reinforcement coming from the Iron Edge Tribe.

Their Iron Edge Tribe could kill the Tree Ghosts in the Black Mist Forest, but they absolutely couldn't subdue them, which is why they were so shocked.

"Go."

Just as the leading stalwart man came to his senses, intending to lead the group into the Black Mist Forest.

The Fire Spirit Tribe not daring doesn't mean the Iron Edge Tribe doesn't dare.

Entering the Black Mist Forest is not something impossible.

They can't subdue them, but killing them is still possible.

But just then, another troop walked out from the forest.

The leader was the Elder Clan Chief of the Flame Martial Tribe, along with Qi Wu and others.

However, the old man and young man from the Iron Edge Tribe were also in the group, and it seemed they were not under control; instead, they appeared to be chatting and laughing with the Flame Martial Tribe members.

Huh???

Seeing this, the stalwart man blinked a little—how is this different from what I imagined? Why are you all arm-in-arm?

On the surface, the old man and young man, this grandfather and grandson, seemed to have no danger at all.

Then, since there's no danger, what are these two seeking help from the tribe for?

Not understanding, the stalwart man immediately turned his gaze to the old man, speaking with a hint of suspicion.

"What's the situation now?"

"Nothing's going on; the Fire Spirit Tribe people have already been taken down, it's fine."

Huh???

Hearing that, the stalwart man fell silent.