I thrived in the primitive tribe

After several rounds of fierce competition, the leader was finally moved by Lu Yao's persistence and determination.

He sighed helplessly, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes—a mixture of concern for Lu Yao's safety and recognition of her abilities.

Finally, he slowly nodded and agreed to Lu Yao's request to go out, but on the condition that she strictly abide by his several conditions.

“Lu Yao, I can let you go, but you must bring a few agile and experienced tribesmen with you to ensure your safety.”

The chief's tone was firm and unwavering, "Also, if you can't find the herbs or anything else you mentioned, you must return to the tribe immediately and not linger outside for too long."

Remember, you must return to the tribe before the cold season; it will be much more dangerous to be outside during the cold season.

Upon hearing this, Lu Yao felt a surge of warmth in her heart. She knew the leader's concern and worry, so she nodded solemnly and repeatedly promised to strictly abide by every requirement of the leader.

After receiving Lu Yao's assurance, the leader felt a little relieved, but he was still uneasy.

Originally, he wanted to personally go to Loya and the other members of the hunting team to arrange for them to escort Lu Yao, but the Great Shaman said that he had other things to discuss with him.

So he said, "Lu Yao, go find Luo Ya and ask him to find two reliable people in the hunting team to come to my place. Tell them I have something to say to them."

Lu Yao knew that this was arranging "bodyguards" for her. She thought she didn't need so many people, but then she thought again that she had just finally managed to persuade the leader to allow her to go out, so she shouldn't challenge his authority now, in case he changed his mind later.

Thinking of this, Lu Yao quickly went to find Luo Ya.

[Having more people is better; it's not only safer, but it also provides more laborers to help.]

After conveying the chief's instructions, Lu Yao did not rush back. Instead, she decided to take another careful look around the tribe to see if there was anything she had overlooked or anything that needed special explanation.

She wandered through every corner of the tribe, from the animal enclosures to the earthworm towers and the food storage silos, each place appearing so harmonious and orderly.

After walking around again, she was surprised to find that everything in the tribe was going so smoothly. Everyone was doing their job, whether they were old or young, they were all silently contributing to their posts without any slack or chaos.

Wow, everyone in the tribe is doing such a great job! I guess I need to work harder too!

Lu Yao returned to the cave and began packing her things for tomorrow. Since she would be away for a while, no one knew what might happen on the road.

Although I have promised the leader I would return as soon as possible, who can say for sure?

Lu Yao brought everything she could possibly need, just in case, the more the better.

Just as Lu Yao was placing various items into the wicker basket, Luo Ya also arrived at the chief's residence with two rather capable-looking tribesmen.

They entered the cave and found that the chief and the high shaman were discussing the use of animal hides to record the inheritance.

Upon seeing this, Loya and his group exchanged glances, a hint of surprise flashing in their eyes.

So the group slowed down, intending to quietly slip away and come back after the two finished their discussion.

Just as the group turned to leave, the leader called out to them, "You've come all this way, why are you leaving now?"

Upon hearing this, Loya and the others froze in their tracks, a sense of impending doom rising in their hearts: "We're doomed, we'll have to judge whether the two are right or wrong again."

Turning around, their faces were filled with bitterness and resentment, as if they were about to face a difficult test.

Loya coughed lightly, trying to ease the tension, but found his voice sounded unusually weak in the cave.

The other two looked at each other, and for a moment, no one spoke to break the awkward silence.

"What are you all looking at? We're not going to eat you!" the high shaman said, looking at their faces. "Alright, let's go with whichever plan we discussed earlier?"

“No, I still think what I just said is better,” the chief said, looking at the high shaman with a determined expression.

"I suggested using your idea before, and you told me it didn't feel very good. Then I suggested using the one we had discussed before, and you told me you preferred this one. You're really speechless and frustrating."

The shaman's tone carried a hint of helplessness and reproach; his brows were furrowed, and his eyes revealed deep dissatisfaction with the leader's fickle attitude.

Seeing that the person opposite was still hesitating, the high shaman simply called the three people standing to the side to his side.

The three looked at each other. [See? See? Here we go again.]

Several people walked over slowly.

"Can't you all walk faster? What are you dawdling about? What kind of behavior is this?" The shaman seemed even angrier.

Just as Loya was about to explain, the High Priest interrupted, "Alright, say no more, just listen to me..."

Next, the high priest recounted to the group everything she had discussed with the chief.

"Now tell me, which plan is better?" The great shaman looked at the group with bright eyes, hoping they could give a reasonable result and explanation.

Loya and the other two stood and thought for a while, then took turns to express their opinions, and finally Loya summarized.

"Both methods have their advantages and disadvantages, so why not combine them? Wouldn't that be..."

After a lengthy discussion, the chief and the high priest finally reached a consensus and decided to adopt Loyana's innovative suggestion—to combine multiple recording methods and flexibly choose the most suitable method according to different situations.

After the matter was resolved, the high shaman stood up to offer his seat to the group and then spoke to them.

“You young people are good. It is our blessing to have you in the tribe.”

Now that my matter is resolved, I won't bother you any longer. You can continue your discussion; I'll take my leave now.

With that, the great shaman walked out of the cave, leaving Loya and the others looking at each other in bewilderment.

"Alright, let me explain why I've called you here." The leader's words brought the group back to their senses. "Tomorrow, Lu Yao will be going out to find a way to help us deal with the beast attack."

“Chief, isn’t it too dangerous to go out now?” one of the men standing there asked.

“I know that, and I’ve tried to persuade Lu Yao, but she thinks we still have time. We can’t wait until we’re facing another beast attack and are helpless before we come up with a solution, because that would be too late.”

Seeing that Loya and the others were about to say something, the leader interrupted them, saying, "Alright, stop talking. I've already tried to persuade her, but it didn't work. So now you know why I called you here, right?"

"Protect Lu Yao?" Luo Ya asked.

"That's right. You'll be following Lu Yao this time. As long as it's not dangerous, don't interfere with what she's doing. Aside from safety issues, follow her instructions along the way."

The three exchanged glances, their eyes resolute: "Yes, leader, we will definitely ensure Lu Yao's safety."

"Also, you need to keep an eye on the time and try to return to the tribe before the cold season arrives. If you really can't make it in time, you must find a safe place. Understand?"

"We understand. Don't worry, even if something happens to us, we won't let anything happen to Lu Yao."

Upon hearing this, the chieftain's expression quickly turned serious. His deep eyes were fixed on the tribesman who had just spoken, as if trying to see through the other's gaze to ensure that every word was deeply understood.

"It seems you didn't understand what I meant, so let me reiterate: every one of you, no matter what happens, must return safely."

I'm not saying that it's enough if only Lu Yao comes back safely.

Each and every one of you is a member of my people, an indispensable part of the tribe. In my heart, there is no distinction of rank. Do you understand?

The leader's words were filled with unwavering determination, each syllable striking a deep chord in the hearts of everyone present.

The tribesman whose gaze fell upon the chief turned pale instantly. He quickly lowered his head and replied sincerely, "I'm sorry, chief, we misunderstood. We understand now."

Don't worry, we will definitely return safely, just as we left."

Seeing this, the leader nodded slightly, his tone softening a bit: "Alright, it's good that you understand."

Go back and prepare well. Make sure you have all the necessary items. If you have any questions, come to me. We'll set off with Lu Yao as soon as it's light tomorrow morning.

Loya, one of the most experienced warriors in our tribe, will once again lead this mission.

If you encounter any uncertainties on your journey, you must first consult Loya's opinion, follow his instructions, and not act on your own.

"We understand, Chief."

The group responded in unison, their previous playful smiles replaced by seriousness and solemnity.