Traveling through the world of beasts, making a living

"Wu, please forgive my shortsightedness. To be honest, I really want to join your tribe, but you also know that we mermaids cannot leave the sea for long. However, I am willing to be your loyal ally. I promise that all the sea beastmen will not oppose you, and we will unconditionally donate the salt your tribe needs."

"Thank you, Chief Mu. Let's set off for my Ten Thousand Beasts Tribe. We will swear an oath under the witness of the Beast God and the priest will preside over the alliance ceremony. You and I will swear an oath by blood and never betray each other!"

The two of them, along with their respective trusted followers, headed towards the Myriad Beasts Tribe, chatting happily along the way. Half a day later, they finally arrived at the Myriad Beasts Tribe.

In the central square of the tribe, the orcs held a grand welcome ceremony. Led by the priests, the leaders Wu and Mu walked up to the platform. Before the two totem statues, they cut their fingers, mixed their blood, and swore an oath.

"Today, I, the witch Mona, on behalf of the Myriad Beast Tribe, am willing to swear a blood oath with Mu, the leader of the mermaids of the sea tribe, to become allies, never betray each other, support each other, and create peace and harmony in the world of beasts."

"Today, I, Mu, represent the witches of the Sea Clan and the Myriad Beast Tribe to reach a consensus. We have formed an alliance by killing blood, and will never betray each other. We will support each other and create a peaceful and harmonious world for the beasts."

As soon as the two finished speaking, white light emerged from the two totems, and Mona and Mu were surrounded by a halo, and the oath took effect.

"From now on, the Sea Tribe and the Myriad Beasts Tribe have formed an alliance. We mermaids provide sea salt, seafood, mermaid silk, and pearls to the Myriad Beasts Tribe free of charge. Come, offer mermaid silk, pearls, and sea salt."

The mermaids came forward one after another and placed the items on the altar. The people of the Ten Thousand Beasts Tribe were very happy. They all said that the sea people were straightforward, generous, and stubborn, and today they could see it.

"Thank you, Chief Mu, for your generosity. Our Ten Thousand Beast Tribe will provide the Sea Tribe with charcoal, pottery, bamboo utensils, pickled meat, and some weapons free of charge. Come, bring us bows and arrows!"

The mermaids were stunned. Is the Myriad Beasts Tribe so wealthy? They've given us so many gifts, and even weapons. But what is this bow and arrow?

Uncle Gu took out a basket of bows and arrows. Several beastmen came forward and took out an arrow at random. They lined up in a row, drew their bows and shot arrows without any hesitation. Every arrow landed on a large tree trunk not far away.

The beasts in the square applauded and cheered, "The chief is mighty and powerful!"

Mu stepped forward quickly and said, "Great Patriarch, these are really given to us."

"Of course, when you promised to rescue Jin Yao and not help Hui Qiang, we witches started making arrangements and prepared dozens of sets of quilted clothes and quilts for the females and cubs of your tribe!"

"Thank you so much! I won't express my gratitude with words, I will show it with actions. Since we know that Hui Qiang will attack the Ten Thousand Beasts Tribe, let's stay and help. Send a few people back to the Sea Tribe to deliver supplies!"

"Mu, thank you so much!"

"Even though one of us is on land and the other is at sea, we are still one family! There's no need to thank each other!"

"Okay, just for what you said, come on, set up a long table and celebrate our Hailu family!"

The beasts cheered! They took their positions, preparing for the long banquet. Jin Yao was dumbfounded. Just like that, they had formed an alliance, exchanging gifts. Reluctantly, he walked over to Jin Jue.

"Jin Jue, you let a female do whatever she wants. Not only did you give her things, but you also gave her weapons? You didn't even say a word to her."

"What are you talking about? I taught her everything, and she made the weapons, eh? It's none of your business whether I send it to her or not, why are you worrying about it?"

"You! Oh my! I'm so angry! If you give our people such weapons, are you still afraid that we can't retake the main city?"

"Tsk, you're so bold! Your people? Do you still have any people?"

"I..." Jin Yao blushed and sat down angrily. At the long banquet table, everyone was laughing and toasting. Mu and Mona were chatting happily, discussing future cooperation plans.

Jin Yao grew increasingly angry as he listened. He suddenly stood up and shouted, "What's the point of forming an alliance like this? Are we going to keep avoiding them? We should take the initiative, defeat Hui Qiang, and reclaim our main city!"

Mona glanced at him and said calmly, "Jin Yao, we certainly won't sit idly by. But war is not the only way to solve the problem. We need to make a more comprehensive plan."

Jin Jue also agreed, "Yes, Jin Yao. We must trust the witch's wisdom. She must have a better way."

Jin Yao sat down helplessly, but he still felt unwilling to accept the outcome. He secretly decided to take back the main city on his own.

"Wu, I also want to form an alliance with you!"

"Jin Yao, you're delusional. What can you use to form an alliance with us? Are you using your brainless head or your evil heart as leverage?"

Mona signaled Jin Jue to shut up, and Jin Jue had to suppress what he had to say.

"Jin Yao, Jin Jue is right. You really don't have the capital to form an alliance with us at the moment."

"What if I could gather my old subordinates and preemptively attack the Beast Tribe before attacking them? And then we could capture the main city from both inside and outside?"

"Well, that's a good idea. As long as you can gather your old tribe, my Ten Thousand Beasts Tribe is willing to lend a hand to you and retake the main city. However, we won't form an alliance like the Sea Tribe, but rather lead the White Tiger Tribe to join my Ten Thousand Beasts Tribe!"

"You want my main city too?"

"It's not about wanting, it's about definitely having, it's about having to! Do you understand?"

"Let me think about it again, let me think about it again!" Jin Yao grabbed his hair and muttered to himself!

Jin Yao was hesitant. He knew that he did not have the strength to compete with the Ten Thousand Beasts Tribe, but he was unwilling to give up the main city just like that.

Mona saw what Jin Yao was thinking and said softly, "Jin Yao, you don't have to make a decision right away. Go back and gather your old subordinates. We will wait for your news. But remember, war will only bring pain and destruction. We must seek a peaceful solution. You must also pay attention to your safety!"

Jin Yao nodded silently, "Wu, can you lend me some food and charcoal? They let me out because of the supplies. Only when I bring these back will I have the opportunity to contact my old subordinates!"

"Yes, I can testify to this. I also promised to return Jin Yao to them once I found the supplies!"

"This is an opportunity. Heisha, Huida, and Yu, take a few Eagle people to the main city. We should act according to the situation. Safety first!"

Jin Yao turned and left. He secretly vowed to himself that he would recapture the main city and prove his worth.

With Jin Yao's departure, the atmosphere at the long banquet became somewhat heavy. Mona realized that they were about to face a greater challenge. "Wu, are you worried about them?"

"A little bit. I don't trust Jin Yao's brain."

"Hahaha! Wu is just like me in the Sea Clan, speaking my mind. Don't worry! We'll follow him. We'll pass by the main city on our way back to the Sea Clan, so let's go stir it up a bit!"

"Hahaha! So that's it! Thank you, Chief Mu!"

Mona firmly believed that through unity and wisdom, they would be able to defeat Long Kui and Hui Qiang and retake the main city.