Chapter 886: A Best Reason

The group of envoys was instantly rendered speechless; they were merely acting on behalf of their Tribal Chief to deliver a message. When it came to negotiations, they truly lacked the qualifications, and they had no authority to make decisions for their own tribes. Therefore, when Xuanyuan asked such a question, they had no way to respond.

Xuanyuan also understood the status of these few individuals. Those capable of being envoys certainly could not have very high status; they were just slightly cleverer than the rest. Because the journey here was fraught with crises, there must have been more than just these few when they set out. Only by surviving snake bites and beast attacks could this handful of people have crossed such a long distance to find him at the Xuanyuan Tribe.

If the Xuanyuan Tribe did not send people to escort them back now, there was a possibility that not a single one of these people would survive the return journey. That was why the custom of sending wandering savages to deliver messages existed; after all, wandering savages were not valuable, and if they died, they died—it was no loss to their own tribes.

Seeing them like this, Xuanyuan knew there was no need to continue the discussion. However, the matter of joining them to attack the Shennong Clan was indeed worth considering. Even if it did not follow the requirements of their Tribal Alliance, the benefits to be gained from attacking the Shennong Clan were truly significant enough.

"That's enough, let's leave it at this for today. No matter how anxious you are, you cannot make decisions for your tribes. Your demands and the price you can offer are not yet enough to make me act immediately. How about this: I will consider it for three more days. Within three days, I will give you my final answer." Xuanyuan stood up, effectively declaring the end of tonight's deliberation.

Although the few envoys were very anxious, they could only follow Xuanyuan's request. They had come to ask for help, but the benefits their tribes could offer were indeed unable to move the Xuanyuan Tribe. There was no helping that, but the fact that Xuanyuan said he still needed to consider it and did not directly refuse meant there was still room for negotiation. At the very least, the single act of attacking the Shennong Clan was enough to make Xuanyuan tempted.

Xuanyuan turned and left the small room directly, and Limu immediately entered afterward. He once again put forward a demand to the few envoys, telling them to try their best not to run around or speak carelessly during these few days; otherwise, no one would know if any envoys had ever come to the Xuanyuan Tribe at all.

The envoys, having been threatened, nodded repeatedly. As long as they could see Xuanyuan, their mission was considered more than half complete. After waiting a few more days and getting the answer to take back, the mission would be finished. As for whether they could return to their tribes alive, they could not be sure; if they were lucky, they could all return, but if they were unlucky, they might all be dead after only a few days of travel.

Xuanyuan returned to his room, which he had been away from for a long time. Looking at everything that remained untouched, he felt very comfortable—more comfortable than in those luxurious and bright houses in Huaxia.

The impact of today's news was indeed a bit too great. The Shennong Clan, which he had never dared to move against, had actually ended up like this? He had always known of Linkui's incompetence, but he had not expected that he could ruin the family legacy of so many generations of the Shennong Clan so quickly.

If he did nothing and, when he was nearing old age and unable to rule, passed the position of Tribal Chief to one of his sons or someone more capable, the Shennong Clan could rely on its sufficient foundation to become strong again. But the fear was a second-generation heir wanting to start a business; by slightly altering the old systems, a tribe could be destroyed instantly.

It was already very late, and those Leaders of the Xuanyuan Tribe were perhaps still accompanying those people from Huaxia, drinking happily. After all, who wouldn't like the Wine brought by Huaxia?

Even if the banquet had ended and they had not yet rested, Xuanyuan felt there was no need to call them to deliberate. After drinking, how many of them could keep their minds clear? This matter was too important; one had to have a sufficiently clear mind.

Xuanyuan also felt very tired now, so he simply lay down, stopped thinking about anything, and got a good night's sleep first.

The next day, everything in the Xuanyuan Tribe continued to operate as normal, except that many new faces appeared in the eyes of the Xuanyuan tribesmen. At a glance, they were clearly Huaxia people, and they were walking and talking with the Leaders of his own tribe, as if they were touring the Xuanyuan Tribe.

Chai began construction again. The construction site for the Embassy was cleared as quickly as possible. After the rooms that could be lived in were simply tidied up and organized, a large group of people moved in immediately, no longer needing to be squeezed into the small houses provided by the Xuanyuan Tribe like Changle.

Furthermore, there were desks, chairs, and everything else; the office supplies were all complete, ensuring that one could still enjoy the same work experience in the Xuanyuan Tribe as in Huaxia. The only drawback was that the construction site was exceptionally noisy; even with the door closed tightly, one could still hear the clanging sounds from the site.

But they had no choice; they had to do their work, and Chai had to do his work too. The Ministry of Works had an even tighter schedule than they did. Chai had been in the Xuanyuan Tribe for several years, and this embassy was only just reaching its final stages. If it weren't for Chai and his team rushing like this, they might not have been able to live in such a house.

As for Xuanyuan, the matter was still quite urgent. He used the tooth powder brought from Huaxia to carefully clean his teeth, and then immediately summoned all the Leaders of the Xuanyuan Tribe to hold a major meeting together.

Even Qingyun and Jinyun, who were preparing to discuss matters with the Huaxia officials, could not escape; they were summoned together early in the morning. However, they had all guessed what it was about. The status of these few envoys could be said to be public knowledge in the Xuanyuan Tribe; anyone on the road could recognize them.

It was just that the meeting mode of the Xuanyuan Tribe was not as formal as in Huaxia; it was always "whatever is comfortable." Xuanyuan had learned about the relationship of ruler and subject, superior and inferior, but he did not yet have the time to implement it; there were more important matters that needed him to resolve.

Everyone sat on leather rugs, and Xuanyuan went straight to the point: "I have already met with the envoys of the Shennong Clan last night and heard the conditions they stated, but I am not very satisfied. Therefore, let us not talk about whether we should help them for now.

However, the Shennong Clan is now very chaotic and weak. Should we take this opportunity to attack the Shennong Clan and expand our territory? What do you think?"

Although Qibo was currently in charge of Medicine, he also had a great say in matters of war. His attitude toward this matter was very firm: "War is necessary. If we do not go to attack the Shennong Clan, the Shennong Clan will likely come to attack us. With our territories bordering each other, we are destined to become enemies. But now that the Shennong Clan's strength is weak and its interior is chaotic, and it just so happens that people from their own tribe have come to seek help, this is the best reason for us to attack the Shennong Clan."