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In the shaman's cave, several oil lamps were lit.

Wu, Jiang Ning, the chieftain, Hong Yue, and Mo, the captain of the second hunting team, were all gathered here.

The cave was quiet, with only the occasional crackling of the oil lamp flame.

Jiang Ning didn't keep them in suspense and said directly, "The Lotus Tribe has inquired about the Clam Tribe and the Sky Wolf Tribe from the Clam Tribe. We don't know exactly what they're planning to do yet. What do you think?"

The chieftain frowned and said in a deep voice, "If the Lotus Tribe wants to attack us, they're doomed. Have they allied with other tribes? Or are they planning to become our vassal tribe like the Clam Tribe?"

“I met the people from the Lotus Tribe at the last trade fair, and they didn’t seem to have any ill intentions. Their interactions with other tribes were also normal, and there was no sign of them joining forces. However, this could also be a disguise,” Jiang Ning said.

Mo spoke up: "Is it possible that we're overthinking it? Maybe they're just asking casually? Didn't we also inquire about the Lotus Tribe when Furong came?"

Hongyue nodded: "You're right. They even sent lotus seeds to our tribe back then. Maybe they wanted to build a good relationship with our tribe."

Upon hearing this, everyone began to wonder if such a possibility existed.

The chief asked, "Should we recall the other two hunting teams?"

Mo said happily, "Chief, with our tribe's current strength, two hunting teams are enough to wipe out the Lotus Tribe! Moreover, we also have the Clam Tribe! Their strength is quite impressive now!"

The chief's face was serious, his expression full of disapproval: "Mo, is this how you usually lead your hunting teams? This concerns the tribe; you can't be too careful."

"Yes! I understand." Mo lowered his head sheepishly.

Red Moon: "Then let the warriors of the Heavenly Wolf tribe infiltrate the vicinity of the Lotus tribe, and the warriors of the Clam tribe also go out into the water to scout out what they are doing."

The chief shook his head: "The Lotus Tribe is too far from our tribe. If they really intend to attack us, given their strength, they will definitely unite with other tribes. Once we send people there, it will be easy for them to ambush us. Moreover, the people of the Lotus Tribe are also skilled in water combat. If the Clam Tribe comes to the Lotus Tribe's territory, it is hard to say who will win or lose. Now it is the autumn hunt, and if things go wrong, the tribe will have a hard time getting through the winter."

"What should we do then?" Mo scratched his head; he had never been good at thinking about these things.

The shaman, who had been silent until now, slowly spoke: "The Lian tribe rarely initiates conflicts with other tribes. No one knows what might happen this time. We must prepare for the worst and deal with any potential crises. We must not underestimate our enemy."

"Yes!" the four answered in unison.

"Tomorrow, Hongyue will lead a group to investigate the Lian tribe, and the chief will take Mo to discuss matters with the Bang tribe. We also need to make preparations."

Red Moon: "Yes!"

Chief: "Yes!"

Mo: "Yes!"

The next morning, Hongyue gathered the team and set off.

Sitting on Baiya's back, Jiang Ning thought about the spirit bone. She had carefully sensed Baiya's body and felt that it was not yet time to use the spirit bone, so she put it in the system.

If an enemy does invade, then Baiya will have no choice but to try to break through.

Sirius led his warriors forward at breakneck speed. The territory of the Lotus Tribe was much farther than that of the Clam Tribe. Time was of the essence, and they were afraid that something might happen, so they had to hurry on their way.

Not long after, they encountered a group of people by the river.

As a level two warrior, Lianxin had excellent eyesight. She spotted the iconic Sirius in the opposing team from afar. She immediately ordered her team to stop, walked to the middle of the Lian tribe's team, and started talking to one of them.

The person was a very young woman, and her weapon was completely wrapped in lotus leaves, which was very strange.

While warriors might make things like scabbards to prevent accidental injury, they still needed at least an opening for quick draw to facilitate combat.

What's even stranger is that Lianxin, as the hunting captain, was extremely respectful to her.

After a brief conversation, the young woman strode to the front of the line and stood there. Lianxin followed slightly behind, seemingly taking the young woman's place.

Hongyue also saw the opposing team. She originally planned to avoid trouble by going around them, but the opposing team actually stopped.

It seems they are waiting for them to arrive.

Since that was the case, Hongyue led her people forward. As they got closer, they recognized that it was the Lotus Tribe's team.

"Lotus Tribe? This is still the territory of my Sky Wolf Tribe. What do you mean by showing up here? Are you trying to start a war between the two tribes?" Red Moon said coldly.

Upon hearing Hongyue's words, Lianxin immediately stepped forward and explained, "Captain Hongyue, we absolutely did not mean to offend the Tianlang Tribe. The Lian Tribe greatly admires the strength of the Tianlang Tribe and wishes to seek their protection. The lady beside me is our Lian Tribe's shaman, and she has come here in person to demonstrate our Lian Tribe's sincerity."

The young woman, also known as the Lotus Witch, spoke: "Captain Red Moon, I have come with the warriors of the Lotus Tribe, with no intention of offending the Sky Wolf Tribe. It is just that the journey is not safe, so they are escorting us. I am willing to offer my witch seal and lead my people to become an vassal of the Sky Wolf Tribe, serving Sky Wolf as our master."

Red Moon jumped off Sirius's back but didn't approach. He stood in front of Sirius's group and asked suspiciously, "Lotus Witch? I've been to your tribe before and seen your shaman from afar. He looked very old, not like you."

The people of the Lotus Tribe looked saddened upon hearing this, including the Lotus Witch.

“The previous shaman is dead. I was originally a disciple of the shaman, and he passed on the shamanic seal to me in his final moments. I am now the new Lotus Shaman.” As she spoke, the Lotus Shaman untied the lotus leaf, which turned out to be not a weapon, but a shamanic staff.

The witch's staff is one of the symbols of witchcraft. Jiang Ning had seen it in the inheritance. The material of the witch's staff is not important. What is important is that a crystal containing mysterious power is embedded in the witch's staff. Through it, one can not only quickly cultivate witchcraft power, but also use witchcraft spells more skillfully.

This is truly a barren land; forget crystals, there are hardly any rare flowers or exotic herbs. Without anything of value, even powerful beasts wouldn't want to stay here.

It's considered a blessing for a tribe here to have even a shaman's staff; Jiang Ning is still gesturing with his hands to this day.

Hongyue glanced at Jiang Ning in a seemingly subtle way, wanting to gauge Jiang Ning's attitude. However, this action did not escape Lianwu's notice.

The shaman's perception is extraordinary, and the current Lotus Shaman is an extremely meticulous person. Now is a critical moment for the Lotus tribe, so she cannot afford to be careless.

Jiang Ning also noticed Lian Wu's actions. She flipped off Bai Ya, walked up to Lian Wu, and smiled at her, "I am Jiang Ning, a shaman disciple of the Tianlang tribe. Since our friends from the Lian tribe are heading to my Tianlang tribe, I will lead the way for you."