*Coo coo coo…*
A series of bird calls rang out. Su Bai opened the window, allowing the bird to land on his arm.
A small box was tied to the carrier pigeon’s claws. He promptly removed the note from inside.
"Shaman, is this from the Sea Fish Tribe or soone else?" Yu Ying asked curiously.
She could hear the sound of carrier pigeons at regular intervals. The *cooing* was crisp and very easy to identify.
"It’s from He Chuan and the others. They say the people from the Green Vine Tribe have agreed to our terms." Su Bai said, looking at the few words on the note.
The words on the note were simple: ‘we are on our way back, they agreed.’
It was difficult for these people, who had only been learning Chinese characters for a short ti, to write a complete letter. However, this was already quite good. At least he could understand what they were trying to express.
"That’s excellent. This way we won’t have to beco enemies with Ah Liv," Yu Ying breathed a sigh of relief.
Although she had not spent much ti with Ah Liv, Yu Ying had already considered her a friend.
"Let’s see the Warriors’ reactions when they return. They’ll probably be back tomorrow."
Su Bai released the carrier pigeon and turned to walk towards the dining table.
"Yes." Yu Ying followed behind.
Ti passed second by second. Soon it was noon the next day.
Bai Si, He Chuan and the other Totem Warriors had all returned. They were now gathered in the Yong’an Building.
"Shaman, the people from the Green Vine Tribe have agreed to your terms. But, they can only provide five Shaman Bone Tablets and three hundred slaves…"
Bai Si relayed the Green Vine Tribe’s words precisely, without a single error.
"En, within my expectations. When can they be delivered?" Su Bai had already a set number of Shaman Bone Tablets and slaves beforehand. This answer was within his expectations.
Before the Warriors set out, he had already taught them how to negotiate.
They were to imdiately demand twenty Shaman Bone Tablets and a thousand slaves.
Were these numbers excessive? For Su Bai, they certainly were not. As for Shaman Bone Tablets, he could create over ten in a single day.
Twenty Shaman Bone Tablets was rely two days’ work for him. But for other Tribes, that represented several years of output.
"They said they need ti to prepare. They will personally deliver the people before the rainy season." Bai Si continued.
"Did you emphasise my requirents to them?" Su Bai asked.
"We already emphasised it, Shaman. They said they will definitely be careful," Bai Si nodded without hesitation.
When the Warriors departed, Su Bai had specifically emphasised that those slaves must be from other Tribes. Moreover, they had to be physically sound, strong, or young females. Under no circumstances could there be people from the Green Vine Tribe mixed in.
If any problems arose later, he would definitely hold the Green Vine Tribe accountable.
This was also Su Bai’s thod to keep the Tribe stable. Otherwise, those slaves might have mbers of the Green Vine Tribe mixed among them.
In that case, many matters of the Fla Dragon Tribe would be leaked, although many important matters were controlled by him personally.
Still, it was difficult to guarantee those people did not have any special thods to spy. Since it could be prevented, it was better to take precautions.
"En, send people to et them outside the Tribe when the ti cos. The rainy season isn’t far off now," Su Bai instructed.
"Yes." Bai Si nodded.
After Yu Ying saw the Warriors leave, she asked curiously, "Shaman, why do you want the Green Vine Tribe’s Shaman Bone Tablets?"
Yu Ying knew that Su Bai could create nurous Shaman Bone Tablets each day, so there really was not much need for others’. Moreover, other Tribes’ Shaman Bone Tablets might not be as good, and obtaining them would not provide much benefit, or so Yu Ying thought.
"Aren’t Shaman Bone Tablets important to a Tribe?" Su Bai asked in return.
"Very important. Both Shamans and Shaman Bone Tablets are very important things for a Tribe," Yu Ying said without hesitation.
This was sothing he had been considering all along: to examine various Tribes’ Shaman Bone Tablets and thereby research information useful to himself.
"That’s right. Although the Green Vine Tribe’s strength poses no threat to us, who can say for certain what the future holds?" Su Bai set down his teacup and continued, "Moreover, if they encounter trouble in the future, we might have a legitimate reason to intervene."
"Does the Shaman want to occupy the Green Vine Tribe?" Yu Ying guessed boldly.
"Possibly in the future, but not for now. What we’re doing today is rely laying groundwork. Everything depends on how things develop later," Su Bai’s gentle voice rang out.
He was indeed thinking this way. To build a city or even a kingdom, both manpower and territory were crucial.
Su Bai had such foresight. He already had a general blueprint in mind, but it could not be implented quickly at present.
"I understand. Whatever decision the Shaman makes, I will always follow behind you," Yu Ying said with certainty.
"Not like I will leave you out either." Su Bai playfully tapped her nose.
Yu Ying instinctively closed her eyes, then said, "I wonder how the Warriors on the other side are doing. Will those Tribes agree?"
Yu Ying began to wonder about the other Tribes’ answers. She thought if they refused, war would break out.
"The answer will co soon, probably tomorrow or the day after." Su Bai still appeared very calm.
Now, regardless of what answer he received, he felt indifferent. Either way, it would only benefit the Fla Dragon Tribe, with no drawbacks.
"Yes, I just hope everything can be resolved before the rainy season arrives." Yu Ying did not care about those Tribes’ answers either. She simply wanted to know whether everything could be concluded before the rainy season.
Otherwise, fighting during the rainy season would truly be terrible for the Fla Dragon Tribe.
"It will be fine. They understand the advantages and disadvantages," Su Bai stretched lazily.
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