Chapter 2754: You can't even hold this back?

Although the Human Race's strength is weak, restraining some of the Black Mist Forest Tree Ghosts' energy should be doable.

We just need to give them more opportunity; we don't need all the tribespeople to have food, as long as some can eat, that's enough.

For such a request, the Human Race should have no problem.

As for the food given to the Human Race, it's certainly better than nobody getting any.

Upon hearing this tribesperson's words, the other Iron Peak Tribe members present all fell into contemplation.

They were obviously considering the feasibility and cost-effectiveness of this.

After a long silence, the leading tribesperson finally spoke first.

"This matter isn't impossible, but can the Human Race agree to it?"

"Hmph, if they don't agree, they won't get even a bite to eat—such a simple truth, don't they understand?"

Cooperation is absolutely beneficial with no drawbacks for the Human Race; they have no reason to refuse.

With the Human Race's meager strength, if they don't cooperate, how could they possibly snatch food from those Black Mist Forest Tree Ghosts?

Thus the Human Race has no reason to refuse; what needs consideration now is how to divide the seized food after cooperation.

After all, we don't expect the Human Race to help much; just restraining some of the Black Mist Forest Tree Ghosts' attention is enough, we won't expect anything else.

Therefore, this seized food cannot naturally be split fifty-fifty.

After agreeing on the division, the other tribespeople had no further objections.

Then a few representatives were chosen to go discuss with the Human Race side; for a mouthful of food, is it easy for all the Iron Peak Tribe members?

Within the tribe, Zhao Tianqing and a few Human Race cultivators' residence, as these Iron Peak Tribe members stated their purpose.

At first, Zhao Tianqing was bewildered; these barbarians actually proactively sought his cooperation—this isn't nonsense, is it?

However, as these Iron Peak Tribe members proved their sincerity, Zhao Tianqing began to ponder carefully.

He is not lacking self-awareness; as these Iron Peak Tribe members said, with the Human Race's strength, facing those Black Mist Forest Tree Ghosts leaves them even less chance.

Wanting to eat is almost a fantasy; now, through cooperation, there's still a chance to get a bite.

Therefore, regarding the Iron Peak Tribe's proposal, Zhao Tianqing actually had no aversion or resistance; after all, it is indeed beneficial for both sides.

But immediately, Zhao Tianqing asked about the distribution issue.

"If we cooperate, after success, how should we divide it?"

Upon hearing this, the leading Iron Peak Tribe member said.

"Twenty percent; after we succeed, your Human Race will take twenty percent."

"What? Only twenty percent."

Upon hearing this, not only Zhao Tianqing, but even the few Human Race cultivators living with him exclaimed in surprise.

We all cooperate, and in the end the Human Race gets only twenty percent? Are you sending us off to beg for food?

Zhao Tianqing furrowed his brows even more and said.

"Such a distribution seems somewhat unfair."

Giving them only twenty percent—you're not bullying them, are you? What a joke.

However, regarding this, the Iron Peak Tribe members also shook their heads; twenty percent was what they had discussed, and even some tribe members were reluctant to part with it.

But Zhao Tianqing's attitude was also firm; if it's only twenty percent, then there's no need to discuss this further.

The Human Race will not agree; you're not insulting them, are you?

Faced with Zhao Tianqing's refusal, the Iron Peak Tribe side initially tried to persuade him with reason and emotion for a long time.

But Zhao Tianqing kept shaking his head and refusing, utterly unmoved.

Finally, with no other option, the leading Iron Peak Tribe member spoke up.

"Thirty percent; this is the limit we can accept. If you still refuse, we'll leave now, as if we never came."

This is the bottom line the Iron Peak Tribe can accept.

If it exceeds thirty percent, they would rather not cooperate.

Put bluntly, the Human Race's strength is worth only this price.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Tianqing glanced at the others present; seeing that nobody immediately objected, but instead each fell into silence.

Seeing this, Zhao Tianqing pondered for a moment, then spoke.

"Alright, thirty percent it is."

Having something is better than nothing; besides, the Iron Peak Tribe is indeed the main force, while the Human Race merely restrains the Tree Ghosts' energy.

Thirty percent is indeed about right.

Afterward, they discussed some details; once confirmed correct, the Iron Peak Tribe members then rose and left.

Both sides agreed to start action tomorrow.

Seeing off those Iron Peak Tribe members, a Human Race cultivator spoke resentfully.

"How come it's only thirty percent?"

However, regarding this, Zhao Tianqing turned his head and scolded without holding back.

"If your strength could beat the Iron Peak Tribe's Clan Chief, you could ask for any amount and it wouldn't be a problem."

Upon hearing Zhao Tianqing's words, that Human Race cultivator immediately shut his mouth.

If he could defeat the Iron Peak Clan Chief, he wouldn't even need to say a word.

Not to mention the Clan Chief, even an ordinary Iron Peak Tribe member is beyond him; he simply has no chance to fight.

As for his own capabilities, this Human Race cultivator is still quite clear.

So upon hearing Zhao Tianqing's words, he fell silent directly.

The matter having been settled, it was soon morning of the next day.

It was still the same place, but today when the Iron Peak Tribe members and the Human Race arrived, although both sides were initially speechless, they each nodded at each other, as if they had greeted.

Yesterday we went a whole day without food; today, after the two sides cooperated, we will definitely get to eat this bite no matter what.

Act according to what was said yesterday.

Understood.

At the forefront, the Iron Edge Tribe's leader, a tribesman, quietly said something to Zhao Tianqing; upon hearing it, Zhao Tianqing also nodded in agreement.

Today we are definitely going to eat this bite of rice.

And according to the plan made yesterday by both sides, today the Human Race will charge first; after drawing the attention of those Tree Ghosts in the Black Mist Forest, the Iron Edge Tribe will then act.

Once we successfully get the food, according to the proceeds, thirty percent goes to the Human Race; as for how to distribute it, that's the Human Race's own affair, and the many tribesmen of the Iron Edge Tribe don't care.

Both sides had no objections to this.

So, after the mealtime arrived, Zhao Tianqing hesitated not at all and directly led the people forward.

Today we must eat this hot bite.

Just like yesterday, as soon as we approached the Fire Room, before we had gone far, the many Tree Ghosts of the Black Mist Forest indeed attacked.

In the eyes of these Tree Ghosts, it seems they truly do not distinguish between the Iron Edge Tribe and Human Race cultivators; to them, we are all enemies.

Seeing the sky-full of branches already moving to encircle the Human Race, right as the branches succeeded in binding everyone...

The Iron Edge Tribe's leader let out a low roar and said.

"Now, act."

I never thought the Human Race could hold out for long, so the timing of this attack must be seized well.

Otherwise, if the Human Race really gets killed by those Tree Ghosts, once they free their hands, everything will be meaningless.

The very moment the two sides make contact is the best opportunity, not to be missed.