Beast Taming Star Journey

The commotion outside the tent grew louder, mingled with shouts and the clanging of weapons. My heart sank; I knew something was wrong. The strategist wore a smug smile, as if everything was under his control.

I turned abruptly, flung open the tent flap, and rushed out. The scene before me startled me. Several small factions' beast tamers were confronting the boron beast tamers' forces, the atmosphere tense and on the verge of conflict.

I recognized them immediately; these were the same small factions who had previously expressed support for the peace agreement at the negotiating table. Now, their faces were contorted with rage, and their eyes were filled with hostility.

"What's going on?" I asked sternly.

The leader of a minor faction pointed at the Beastmasters' forces and shouted, "They've betrayed us and want to annex us!"

The Beastmaster's face turned ashen as he roared, "Nonsense! You were the ones who provoked us first!"

I was filled with doubt; there must be something fishy going on. I looked at the strategist, who was standing aside, observing coldly with a barely perceptible sneer on his lips.

I immediately realized that this was all his conspiracy!

"Everyone!" I shouted, "Don't fall for the villain's trick!" Everyone looked at me.

I took a deep breath and revealed the results of my secret investigation. I produced some letters and evidence, all of which were proof of the strategist's instigation of discord.

“These letters and evidence were all forged by Strategist Beryllus, with the aim of sowing discord between us and undermining the peace agreement!” I pointed at Strategist Beryllusus, my tone firm and resolute.

A murmur rippled through the crowd, all turning to look at the strategist. His expression changed drastically, a flicker of panic crossing his eyes. He tried to explain, but I beat him to it.

"Strategist, do you have anything else to say?" I pressed on relentlessly, my tone aggressive.

The strategist, beryllium-clad, was pale and his lips trembled, yet he couldn't utter a single word. The leaders of the smaller factions also realized that they had been used by the strategist!

"Strategist, you are truly despicable and shameless!" roared the leader of a minor faction.

The leaders of other minor factions also condemned the strategist. His plot was exposed, and he was left looking like a defeated dog, utterly pathetic.

The Beast Tamer walked up to me, patted me on the shoulder, and looked at me with admiration in his eyes. "Nong Yu, we owe you a lot this time, otherwise the consequences would have been unimaginable."

I smiled and said, "I just did what I was supposed to do."

After the turmoil subsided, the various factions met again for negotiations. This time, the negotiations went very smoothly. Without the interference of the strategist, a peace agreement was quickly signed.

The lithium leader, though unwilling, was helpless. He glared fiercely at the beryllium strategist, then turned and left. Elder Carbon walked up to me, smiling kindly. "Young man, you are quite good."

I smiled modestly. Just then, I felt someone gently tug at my sleeve... I turned around and saw it was Su Yao.

She was looking at me with a beaming smile, her eyes filled with love and pride. She gently tugged at my sleeve, as if afraid of startling me.

A warmth filled my heart. I took her small hand in mine and gave her a reassuring look. Elder Tan noticed our little gesture, chuckled, gave us a meaningful look, and then turned and left.

The Beast Tamer also came over, smiling as he patted my shoulder. "Brother Nongyu, you're truly outstanding! Thanks to you, a major battle was averted this time. You're so young, yet you possess such insight and courage; your future is limitless!"

I smiled modestly and said, "Brother Boron, you flatter me. I just did what I should do."

I glanced at the lithium leader standing in the distance. Although he pretended to be calm, his clenched fists and gloomy face betrayed his inner anger.

I know he won't give up so easily.

Su Yao followed my gaze to the leader of the lithium force. She frowned slightly and said in a low voice, "Nong Yu, be careful of the leader of the lithium force. He is not an easy person to deal with."

I nodded, squeezed Su Yao's hand, and gave her a firm look. "Don't worry, I know."

Although the storm has temporarily subsided, I know in my heart that this is merely the calm before the storm. The leader of the lithium forces is ambitious, and he will never easily give up his plans.

The strategist's failure will only make him more cautious and cunning. As night falls, all parties gather again at the negotiating table.

The atmosphere inside the tent was heavy, thick with tension. I took a deep breath, trying to remain calm. I knew the real test was just beginning.

Su Yao sat beside me, holding my hand tightly, silently giving me strength. I felt the warmth of her palm, and my heart felt much calmer.

The Nitrogen Messenger cleared his throat and announced the start of negotiations. He first reviewed the preliminary agreement reached earlier and expressed his hope that all parties would continue to exercise restraint and resolve the dispute peacefully.

No sooner had he finished speaking than the leader of the lithium forces snorted coldly and launched the first attack.

"Peace? Hmph, that's easy for you to say!" The leader of the lithium faction spoke coldly, his sharp eyes sweeping over the crowd. "I haven't settled accounts with you for what happened before! My people were attacked by you without cause, how do you plan to settle this score?"

His words were clearly directed at the Beast Tamer. The Beast Tamer was not to be outdone and was about to retort when I gently tugged at his sleeve, signaling him to calm down.

I stood up, looked directly at the leader of the lithium faction, and said calmly, "Leader of the lithium faction, we have investigated the matter thoroughly. It was the beryllium strategist who sowed discord and deliberately created chaos..."

Before I could finish speaking, the leader of the lithium faction interrupted me, "Nonsense! The beryllium strategist is my confidant, how could he do such a thing? You are clearly framing him on purpose!"

I sneered inwardly, having anticipated his response. I pulled out the evidence I had gathered and presented it to everyone. "These letters and artifacts are sufficient proof of the Beryllium Strategist's conspiracy. Chief Lithium, will you continue to deny it?"

The lithium leader's face turned ashen; he hadn't expected me to have so much evidence.

He took a deep breath, suppressing his anger, and changed his tone, saying, "Even if Strategist Bei has made mistakes, that is his personal behavior and has nothing to do with me. Now we are talking about a peace agreement, and I hope everyone can show sincerity."

He paused, then continued, "I have a suggestion..." His gaze fell on me, a sinister smile playing on his lips, "To show my sincerity, I hope Nong Yu can..." He paused again, his eyes sharp as a knife, "...hand over your beast."