Chapter 2772: What a fine lot of grain!

Seeing the Iron Peak Clan Chief rise up fiercely, eyes wide with anger, fiercely shouting the word 'assassination', the eight people of the Charcoal Snake Tribe were instantly stunned.

At this moment, the Iron Peak Clan Chief was completely unlike his usual self; his gaze seemed as if he wanted to swallow them alive and strip them bare.

However, up until now, these eight people of the Charcoal Snake Tribe still didn't know what offense they had committed; they hadn't done anything just now.

They had come as invited guests, and everything had been perfectly normal; the Iron Peak Clan Chief clearly understood the situation and had no intention of personally intervening.

Looking back at what happened today, they hadn't offended anyone, right?

If one had to say, it was merely overturning a table—was it really worth such a fuss?

It was just two tables of food and drink; was the Iron Peak Tribe really going to turn hostile over that?

Unable to figure out the reason, the eight people of the Charcoal Snake Tribe had no clue at all; the leading elder could only stare blankly at the Iron Peak Clan Chief and weakly ask.

"Iron Peak Clan Chief, where did you get this from? When did I…?"

"Heavens above, from start to finish he never had the slightest intention to assassinate; he isn't ill, and idly coming here to assassinate the Iron Peak Clan Chief on someone else's turf is absurd."

However, facing this person's words, the Iron Peak Clan Chief replied with an icy expression.

"Still trying to make excuses? You clearly just made a move."

"I didn't make a move."

The Charcoal Snake Tribe elder said with an innocent face, "When did I make a move? I don't even know myself."

"Still saying you didn't? Did you just overturn the table?"

"Yeah, but that………………"

"That's exactly it—you first used the table as a hidden weapon to draw this seat's attention, then looked for a chance to strike, right or not?"

"I…………… I didn't."

Upon hearing this, the Charcoal Snake Tribe elder was completely dumbfounded—who talks like that?

Who the hell would use a table as a hidden weapon, especially an ordinary White Jade Table?

Could something like that possibly pose any threat to someone of your stature?

No matter how you hear it, it sounds absurd, but regardless of how absurd it is, once the Iron Peak Clan Chief's words are spoken, the matter is set: saying you intended assassination means you intended assassination.

Meanwhile, the Iron Peak Tribe elders standing nearby, watching their suddenly enraged clan chief, looked upon him with admiration.

Look, look—how else could they become clan chief? At a critical moment like this, one still has to rely on the clan chief's authority.

Having come to their senses, the people naturally wouldn't lose composure at such a moment; the leading elder immediately shouted.

"Protect the clan chief."

"Huh???"

"You petty scoundrels of the Charcoal Snake Tribe, dare you plot harm against the clan chief? You're asking for death."

"Huh???"

While speaking, the Iron Peak Tribe elders all surged forward at once, surrounding the Iron Peak Clan Chief in the middle.

The others, with grim expressions, tightly encircled the eight people of the Charcoal Snake Tribe.

For a moment, facing the sudden uprising of the Iron Peak Tribe crowd, the Charcoal Snake Tribe side was utterly bewildered.

Just a moment ago everything was fine—how did it suddenly become like this?

What on earth are the Iron Peak Tribe people trying to pull? Give us a hint.

Even now, these eight people of the Charcoal Snake Tribe still don't know what they did wrong, or why they suddenly provoked the Iron Peak Tribe.

As for the elders' actions, the Iron Peak Clan Chief clearly had no intention of stopping them.

At first he endured it, thinking it was all right that Ye Zhangqing had prepared two tables; you overturned one, but there was still another to sample.

For the sake of the bigger picture, he endured it first.

But who would have thought that the Charcoal Snake Tribe people would get uppity—overturning one table wasn't enough, they even kicked over the remaining last table.

The long‑awaited feast ended up with not a single bite eaten—how could the Iron Peak Clan Chief not be angry?

"This wretched thing ruined my meal; then I'll take his life—letting me go hungry over such a feast, can I let you off easy?"

The Iron Peak Clan Chief was genuinely furious, so naturally he had no pleasant expression toward these Charcoal Snake Tribe people.

With a grim face, he swept his gaze over the eight of them and then spoke coldly.

"Take them away, lock them up first—dare to come to my Iron Peak Tribe and kill? You're asking for death."

"No, clan chief, we…………………"

Upon hearing this, the leading Charcoal Snake Tribe elder still wanted to explain, but there was simply no chance.

Two Iron Peak Tribe elders stepped forward and directly dragged him away.

He could have resisted and struggled, but this elder wasn't stupid; he knew that if he really fought back now, it would only make his explanation even less clear.

Given the Iron Peak Tribe's talent for spouting lies with eyes wide open, even before he moved he was accused of intending to assassinate the clan chief—if he actually did act, who knows what they'd claim then.

So this Charcoal Snake Tribe elder wisely chose to keep silent.

He merely shouted loudly with his mouth, but offered no resistance with his hands, allowing the two Iron Peak Tribe elders to drag him away.

Just as the eight people of the Charcoal Snake Tribe were being taken away, the Iron Peak Clan Chief glanced at the messy courtyard.

A flicker of sorrow passed through his eyes; he gritted his teeth and spoke fiercely.

"What a fine lot of grain, all ruined."

These words truly came from the heart, without a hint of pretense; the Iron Peak Clan Chief genuinely felt sorry for the grain.

One could tell at a glance that it was surely delicious; Ye Zhangqing had gone to great trouble and even produced many ingredients he himself had never seen, and he had been looking forward to enjoying a good meal today.

Who would have thought that a single kick from that fool would destroy it outright—how could the Iron Peak Clan Chief not be angry?

Meanwhile, Ye Zhangqing, hearing the Iron Peak Clan Chief's words, gave no reply.

As things stand now, negotiations with the Charcoal Snake Tribe appear to have broken down, and the people have been taken away.

Anyone can tell that the other side is surely holding a grudge; in this situation, trying to get the Charcoal Snake Tribe to release the prisoners is practically impossible.

I guess there aren't many chances.

However, Ye Zhangqing couldn't blame the Iron Peak Clan Chief either; after all, the Iron Peak Tribe had really helped him a lot, and both emotionally and logically there was nothing to say.

So Ye Zhangqing could only stay silent then, and silently consider other options.

Since negotiations aren't working, we can only think of other ways.

After all, we can't just stand by and watch those Human Race companions be cut down by the Charcoal Snake Tribe.

Just as Ye Zhangqing remained silent, the Iron Peak Clan Chief sighed, suddenly turned his head to look at Ye Zhangqing, his attitude softened, and he spoke.

"Ye Xiaozi, today's matter has nothing to do with you; it's all my decision. As for saving people, don't worry, I'll think of a way on my side; if not, I'll exchange people for them. After all, those guys also intended to assassinate me, right?"

Huh???

Hearing that, Ye Zhangqing was stunned; you're really serious?

However, before Ye Zhangqing could respond, the Iron Peak Clan Chief apologetically spoke.

"This is my idea; I will naturally think of a way to rescue those Human Race."