Chapter 2781

The younger brother of the Tanshe Clan Chief, with a solemn expression, said to Zhao Tianqing, 'This opportunity I have waited for many years.'

Having come this far, we cannot afford any mistake, and Zhao Tianqing is the first step of the entire operation, which is crucial.

No longer the previous ease and comfort, the younger brother of the Tanshe Clan Chief spoke seriously.

Hearing this, Zhao Tianqing nodded.

"I will surely give my all."

Zhao Tianqing also knows the importance, so it's natural he wouldn't act recklessly in such a matter; the poison he has prepared along the way is already the most toxic he possesses.

If even this has no effect, Zhao Tianqing can only say his ability is insufficient.

Seeing Zhao Tianqing equally solemn, the younger brother of the Tanshe Clan Chief nodded.

Tonight is the final night before reaching the Charcoal Snake Tribe, and everyone is making last preparations.

Also, other clan elders of the Iron Peak Tribe have secretly approached the Charcoal Snake Tribe, waiting for the moment to strike and stabilize the situation.

Everything is proceeding according to plan, but since the opponent is of the same rank as the Iron Peak Clan Chief, before the matter is settled, no one dares to be the slightest bit careless.

After a silent night, at dawn the next day, the group set out early; at full speed, the distance to the Charcoal Snake Tribe is less than one Shíchén.

We are close; now it's like an arrow on the string that must be released, and we shall see the final outcome.

The group's pace was not fast, so it took a little more than one Shíchén before they reached the Charcoal Snake Tribe.

Naturally, the Tanshe Clan Chief had also long received news of the Iron Peak Clan Chief's personal arrival.

Early on, two clan elders were arranged to wait outside the tribe.

The Charcoal Snake Tribe remains unchanged from before; even though the Iron Peak Clan Chief hasn't visited for many years, the scene before him is still exactly as he remembers.

"Iron Peak Clan Chief."

Seeing the Iron Peak Clan Chief leading the way, the two clan elders proactively bowed and respectfully expressed their welcome.

After all, the other party is a clan chief, so these courtesies are still necessary.

Afterward, they personally escorted the group into the tribe, and Zhao Tianqing concealed his identity without being discovered, which went very smoothly.

First, they arranged lodging, indicating that the Charcoal Snake Tribe would prepare a banquet that evening, at which time the Tanshe Clan Chief would personally attend.

Regarding this, the Iron Peak Clan Chief clearly understood that this fellow was unhappy inside.

His displeasure stemmed from the Iron Peak Tribe having detained some people here, giving himself a show of force.

However, regarding this, the Iron Peak Clan Chief didn't mind, since they are both essentially doomed; worrying about such things is meaningless.

On the other hand, the younger brother of the Tanshe Clan Chief was summoned, likely to inquire about some matters concerning the Iron Peak Tribe.

At the temporary lodging, the Iron Peak Clan Chief and his entourage were making final preparations, while Zhao Tianqing had already completed the preparation of the poison.

The Iron Peak Clan Chief also stepped forward personally to ask.

"Is this poison definitely effective?"

He naturally couldn't help but worry, after all, this concerns everyone's plan.

In response, Zhao Tianqing replied truthfully.

"I don't know either, after all, I have never encountered such a being before."

Among humanity, even the strongest, the Heavenly Palace Palace Master, is inferior in strength to the Iron Peak Clan Chief and the Tanshe Clan Chief, so Zhao Tianqing also doesn't know whether this poison will work.

After all, we have never experienced this before; who knows if the Tanshe Clan Chief has any special tricks?

However, Zhao Tianqing is confident that the poison he prepared would kill even the Heavenly Palace Palace Master if consumed.

This is the culmination of his life's work.

Seeing Zhao Tianqing also had no answer, the Iron Peak Clan Chief silently nodded; he didn't need it to be lethal, just enough to affect some combat strength.

Waiting quietly in the temporary lodging, it wasn't until evening, when the banquet began, that a clan elder of the Charcoal Snake Tribe came to invite everyone to the feast.

During this period, the Tanshe Clan Chief still did not appear.

Only when the banquet was about to start did the Tanshe Clan Chief arrive late.

He was stout and sturdy, but his head was completely bald, a large shiny pate that reflected light.

This person is the Tanshe Clan Chief, one of the top experts among the Barbarian God Tribe.

Upon his arrival, the first thing he naturally did was look toward the Iron Peak Clan Chief, grinning broadly, seemingly speaking warmly.

"Iron Peak Clan Chief, today's affairs are numerous, so I have been remiss."

"It's fine; I don't mind these things."

"Haha, tonight's banquet, you and I should definitely have a couple of drinks."

Inviting the Iron Peak Clan Chief to sit, it was evident to the Tanshe Clan Chief that this banquet had been prepared with care.

The table was filled with various dishes, and the ingredients selected were all top-notch.

Ingredients like the Fire Spirit Chicken, a Barbarian God Tribe specialty, could only be placed at the edge of the table.

However, faced with this table of delicious delicacies, the Iron Peak Clan Chief lacked interest.

Perhaps he used to eat a few bites before, but now, although the ingredients are good, the cooking skills are terrible.

Having grown accustomed to Ye Zhangqing's cooking, eating these dishes now really leaves him with little appetite.

While the quality of the ingredients certainly affects the taste, the Iron Peak Clan Chief increasingly feels that ingredients are secondary; what matters most is the cook's skill.

With sufficient culinary skill, even plain bitter greens can be turned into something exquisite; without skill, even the finest ingredients are just so-so.

Thus, the Iron Peak Clan Chief's reaction to this feast's deliciousness was remarkably calm.

After sharing a drink with the Tanshe Clan Chief, the two began to converse.

As soon as he spoke, the Tanshe Clan Chief brought up the detained clansmen, without beating around the bush.

"Iron Peak Clan Chief, you previously asked me to protect those humans; in response to your invitation, I sent people to your Iron Peak Tribe, yet you directly detained them—how can this be justified?"

Without much circumlocution, he went straight to the point; upon hearing this, the Iron Peak Clan Chief's expression remained unchanged, and he replied lightly.

"They wanted to assassinate me; I didn't kill these few people, which is already giving you face."

Assassination? You and I aren't three-year-olds anymore; such a ridiculous excuse—do you think I'd believe it?

Saying this, the Tanshe Clan Chief's face grew slightly cold, his eyes locked firmly on the Iron Peak Clan Chief.

In response, the Iron Peak Clan Chief showed no weakness, likewise staring back; the two locked gazes, their sights colliding in midair, and for a moment the atmosphere turned oppressive.

Even the elders at the nearby table halted their chopsticks, their gazes locked firmly on their own clan chief.

It seemed that, as soon as their clan chief gave an order, they would spring into action the very next second.

They were in a posture ready to fight at any moment, but just then the Tanshe Clan Chief's younger brother brought over two cups of wine, smiling as he spoke.

Elder brother, Iron Peak Clan Chief, this isn't a big deal—I've checked the person and he's fine; let's have a drink first and talk slowly.

The Tanshe Clan Chief's younger brother seemed to be coming out to ease the situation, but the wine he had given to the Tanshe Clan Chief had already been laced with poison.