Chapter 2726: Let's seal it for now

The Fire Spirit Tribe Clan Chief can now be said to be full of bitterness and doubt.

He didn't even mention the Black Mist Forest Tree Ghosts before, but now even his own backing, the Iron Peak Tribe people, are colluding with the Flame Martial Tribe.

The Fire Spirit Tribe Clan Chief just couldn't figure out what was going on.

Are the Flame Martial Tribe people poisonous? Whoever touches them ends up with problems, right?

But the old man paid no attention to those, calmly looking at the Fire Spirit Tribe Clan Chief.

Under the other's gaze, the Fire Spirit Tribe Clan Chief could only turn his head to look at the Flame Martial Tribe Elder Clan Chief, and the two began to discuss.

Since the Iron Peak Tribe supports him, the Elder Clan Chief's courage is naturally bolstered.

Even your backing says that, so if I don't ruthlessly fleece you, I just can't let it go.

Ye Zhangqing didn't take part in the tug-of-war between the two clan chiefs, anyway he couldn't understand it.

Not long after, even the elders of the two tribes, plus Qi Wu and Huoming, joined the fray.

The two groups kept arguing there without cease.

But in the end, even if the Fire Spirit Tribe people exerted all their strength, with the Iron Peak Tribe's backing they still had to bow their heads.

They offered the Flame Martial Tribe an astronomical compensation.

The amount of that compensation made the Fire Spirit Tribe members feel a pang of heartache whenever they thought of it.

This damn thing is just like cutting flesh with a knife.

But there's nothing to be done—who let even their own backing side with the other party?

Once the compensation matter was settled, the Elder Clan Chief was so happy his mouth couldn't close, his expression one of pure joy.

"Alright, since the matter is settled, you should just go ahead and implement it."

The old man and the strong man beside them had no nonsense; seeing both sides had settled the matter, they casually said a sentence.

Hearing that, the Fire Spirit Tribe people gritted their teeth and nodded.

Immediately, the Fire Spirit Tribe Clan Chief spoke.

"Since we've agreed, then our cultivation……"

The Fire Spirit Tribe, from top to bottom, everyone's cultivation is still sealed at this point.

In the Flame Martial Tribe Clan Chief's view, since we've settled things, you should just unseal our cultivation, right?

But as soon as those words were spoken, the Elder Clan Chief hurriedly spoke up.

"You haven't even given the compensation yet; if we unseal your cultivation now, what if you go back on your word later?"

You know, the old man and the strong man won't be staying here for long.

They are supposed to take Ye Zhangqing back to the Iron Peak Tribe.

And who knows how long that trip will take.

By then, without the Iron Peak Tribe and without Ye Zhangqing, the Flame Martial Tribe won't even be able to command the Black Mist Forest Tree Ghosts.

By then, if the Fire Spirit Tribe defaults on the debt, they'll also be in a tough spot.

However, upon hearing this, the Fire Spirit Tribe Clan Chief immediately snapped back in displeasure.

"What kind of talk is this?"

"It's exactly this talk."

The Fire Spirit Tribe Clan Chief was angry, but the Elder Clan Chief gave him no face at all, retorting without even thinking.

The two argued, while the Iron Peak Tribe's old man, at this moment, unhesitatingly sided with the Elder Clan Chief and said lightly:

"If you're worried, then just keep it sealed—without cultivation, you naturally pose no threat to them."

"Huh??"

Upon hearing that, everyone present from the Fire Spirit Tribe was stunned—what kind of talk is this, what does "just keep it sealed" even mean?

Without cultivation, they'd just be fish on the chopping block for others—kill them whenever they want.

Staring wide-eyed at the Iron Peak Tribe people, their eyes held shock and a hint of resentment.

"Fine, fine, fine, you guys are really playing like this? You're completely disregarding the lives of our entire tribe."

"Since you don't care about feelings, then don't blame………."

The Fire Spirit Tribe Clan Chief secretly thought to himself, while the old man, facing his gaze, also casually asked a question.

"How come, you're staring at me—do you have a problem?"

"No, no."

"Then that's good."

With cultivation sealed, the Fire Spirit Tribe up and down would have no power to resist, and later they'd just be at the mercy of the Flame Martial Tribe.

After that, the old man and the strong man lost interest in participating.

After finding Ye Zhangqing, everyone discussed it and then decided to set out tomorrow.

Tianlin and Miao Qianqian served as translators, accompanying Ye Zhangqing.

Originally others also wanted to go, so along the way there would be someone to look out for each other.

But Ye Zhangqing refused them all, and the reason was very simple.

"If the Iron Peak Tribe really wants to make a move, having all of us go together or just the three of us would yield the same result—there's no need to drag everyone into it."

Even if everyone followed along, it wouldn't mean much, they couldn't help much; mainly it's up to Ye Zhangqing himself to convince the Iron Peak Tribe Clan Chief.

That day after dinner, Ye Zhangqing rested early; the next morning, amidst the farewells of the Flame Martial Tribe people and other human companions, he left the Fire Spirit Tribe.

Of course, before leaving, he definitely had to make arrangements with the Tree Ghosts in the Black Mist Forest.

Ye Zhangqing reached an agreement with those Tree Ghosts: he would be away for a while, and upon returning he would prepare a big meal for them as compensation.

As for that, those Tree Ghosts unexpectedly showed little emotion.

Even Ye Zhangqing wondered whether they understood his meaning at all.

That shouldn't be such a cold reaction, ah.

I'm about to leave, yet these Tree Ghosts show no reaction at all—that's not right, is it?

But time was pressing, so Ye Zhangqing didn't think twice and followed the Iron Peak Tribe as they left.

Having left the Fire Spirit Tribe, the Iron Peak Tribe members were all extremely excited.

Originally, the journey was far and the tedious travel really sapped one's enthusiasm.

But with Ye Zhangqing, the feeling was completely different—after all, we didn't have to worry about food at all on this journey.

With Ye Zhangqing there, everyone could travel while enjoying delicious food—just thinking about it makes one eager.

Indeed, that's exactly the case—having just left the Fire Spirit Tribe, after perhaps twenty li, the sturdy fellow suggested a break.

"Ye Xiaoyou, you tired? Let's rest here a bit."

Huh???

Hearing that, Ye Zhangqing blinked—no, we've barely gone anywhere; why would I be tired?

Such a short distance—heck, even if you went to the Xia Jie Human Race to find an ordinary person with no cultivation, they wouldn't be too tired.

We've only gone less than twenty li.

Besides, if you're resting, just rest—why did you have the stove all ready for me?

Afterward, amid the Iron Peak Tribe's earnest pleas, Ye Zhangqing reluctantly stepped up to the stove.

He casually cooked a bowl of noodles for each person.

Although it was just a simple bowl of noodles, it still left the Iron Peak Tribe members feeling completely satisfied.

After downing a big bowl of noodles, the old man and the sturdy fellow patted their bellies and shouted with satisfied faces.

"Have you all finished eating? If so, let's get moving—no dawdling, pack up and head out."

Dawdling? You still have the nerve to say that?