I thrived in the primitive tribe

Lu Yao chatted with A Jing for a long time and learned a lot from it.

However, they ultimately failed to reach a clear conclusion regarding whether the group on the other side was friend or foe.

Lu Yao couldn't even deduce the purpose of their visit. She ended her conversation with A Jing and went to find the Great Shaman.

After recounting all the information she had received from A-Jing to the Great Shaman, she said:

"Logically speaking, they must have come here because something attracted them, but according to the information from A-Jing..."

It has nothing left that the other party could covet. If Ah Jing isn't lying to me, then what's going on here?

Or was everything Ah Jing told me a lie?

The high shaman pondered for a moment, his brow furrowed, as if weighing every possible option:

"What Ah Jing said is probably not false, or at least not entirely false."

As for why they came, we cannot accurately deduce it based on the current clues.

However, my intuition tells me they're after A-Jing.

Upon hearing this, Lu Yao's face instantly filled with tension and worry:

"Is that so? So you mean you want to hand A-Jing over?"

But I just told it that our Dragon Alliance tribe will never betray our friends!

How about we secretly send it away? That way, we can protect it and avoid getting our tribe into unnecessary trouble. What do you think?

The high shaman gently shook his head, gazing intently at Lu Yao before him, his tone calm:

“I did not say that we were going to hand it over.”

I'm just saying, based on my intuition, Ah Jing is probably hiding some things from you.

The group of creatures opposite us—their purpose here is very likely related to something Ah Jing has been hiding.

Upon hearing this, Lu Yao's anxiety did not lessen much, and she continued to press for answers:

"So what should we do now? We can't just keep passively waiting like this, can we?"

The Great Shaman smiled slightly, seemingly having anticipated Lu Yao's eagerness:

"There's no need to rush to decide whether or not to secretly send Ah Jing away."

After you left today, the leader and his men went out to investigate and returned saying that the creatures on the other side did not seem to show much hostility towards us.

Based on the information you received from A-Jing, I deduce that...

They most likely just want something from A-Jing, or some crucial information.

Upon hearing this, a glint of light flashed in Lu Yao's eyes:

"If that's the case, then shouldn't we take the initiative and negotiate with the other party?"

Perhaps, through negotiation, we can understand their true intentions and find a solution acceptable to both sides.

The great shaman nodded: "Your thinking is very clear."

Indeed, taking the initiative and resolving issues through negotiation is often far better than passively waiting.

However, negotiation is also an art that requires our careful attention.

I will gather the tribe members together to discuss a detailed plan.

During this period, you need to closely monitor A-Jing's movements to ensure that she does not do anything that could escalate the conflict.

Lu Yao nodded solemnly: "Don't worry, I will keep a close eye on their movements and not miss any details."

She paused slightly, her tone tinged with both anticipation and unease: "I hope our guess is right, that we can smoothly overcome this difficulty, and usher in peace and tranquility."

Upon hearing this, the Great Shaman looked at Lu Yao with gentle eyes and softly comforted her, "Yes, Lu Yao, everything will be alright."

As night fell and the campfire was lit, the tribespeople gathered around to prepare dinner.

Taking advantage of the warm atmosphere, the high shaman first had an in-depth exchange with the tribal chief about the various strategies and details of the negotiation that he had previously discussed with Lu Yao.

After listening, the leader frowned, pondered for a moment, and then nodded in agreement and support.

Then, the high shaman invited the tribesmen who were more experienced in negotiation to the meeting.

These people may have participated in numerous interactions with the outside world in the past.

Or they demonstrated exceptional negotiation skills in handling internal conflicts; their wisdom and experience were crucial to this negotiation.

The group sat around the campfire, their faces illuminated by the flickering firelight in the night.

The high priest began to elaborate on the negotiation strategy, analyzing the other party's intentions and possible conditions.

Lu Yao then provided further explanations, sharing all the information she knew about the other party.

By the time everyone had finished discussing all the details of the negotiations, it was already late at night.

In the night sky, the bright moon had quietly climbed to its highest point, its silvery light bathing the earth.

It draped this tranquil night in a mysterious and gentle veil.

Around the campfire, the faces of the tribespeople were exhausted, but their spirits were high.

After Lu Yao carefully recorded all the key points of the negotiation, the leader nodded in satisfaction.

He gestured for everyone to disperse and go back to rest, so they could recharge for the challenges ahead.

The next morning, as the first rays of sunlight pierced through the clouds and shone on the tribe's land, Lu Yao couldn't wait to find A Jing.

She stood in front of A-Jing, her expression serious and earnest, and explained to him in detail the negotiation plan that she had jointly devised with the tribal chief and the people the previous night.

After listening to Lu Yao's description, A Jing did not immediately express her opinion, but fell into a brief period of contemplation.

It knew that Lu Yao and the others had decided to negotiate with the opposing creature without prior notice.

Moreover, its main bargaining chip is what it possesses—its special ability that attracts the covetousness of external creatures.

However, Ah Jing did not feel angry or dissatisfied because of this.

It recalled that it had not told Lu Yao and the others the whole truth before, and had chosen to conceal some information.

After deducing the truth through various details, Lu Yao and her companions did not hand themselves over to the other party directly.

Instead, they chose to stand up and fight for its rights, which is already very righteous and rare.

Therefore, after a brief silence, A-Jing raised her head, looked at Lu Yao with her deep eyes, and spoke with a hint of gratitude:

"Lu Yao, I am really grateful for everything you have done for me."

You had absolutely nothing to do with this, yet you were willing to step forward and help me deal with other powerful creature groups. This both shocked and moved me.

Ah Jing continued, "Although I still have some questions about the details of your plan, I support it overall."

I believe that with you all here, we will definitely be able to overcome this difficulty.

I will do my best to cooperate with your actions and work together to ensure the success of the negotiations.

After fully discussing with A-Jing and further refining the negotiation details, they finally put the negotiations with the opposing creatures on the agenda.

This was Lu Yao's first time participating in such a formal and important negotiation, which was undoubtedly a completely new challenge for her.

Prior to this, her understanding of negotiation mostly came from scenes of business negotiations and political consultations on television.

Although those scenes were spectacular, they were ultimately just something we watched from a distance, separated by a screen.

At this moment, on the eve of the negotiations, Lu Yao's feelings were extremely complicated.

A wave of tension washed over her, causing her to unconsciously clench her fists, her palms even sweating slightly.

This negotiation is not only about my personal honor and disgrace, but also closely linked to the fate of the entire tribe.

Every decision and every word can be crucial in influencing the course of negotiations.

I will be extremely cautious during negotiations.

Lu Yao made a silent resolution in her heart, warning herself that she must not be as carefree as before.

However, amidst this tension, Lu Yao also harbored an indescribable anticipation.

She hopes to use her wisdom and courage to secure the greatest benefit for the tribe.

We look forward to demonstrating the resilience and wisdom of our tribal people at the negotiating table, and impressing the other side.

This expectation was like a guiding light, illuminating her path forward and giving her the motivation to persevere amidst the tension.

Lu Yao made thorough preparations for this negotiation.

She not only studied the strategies and key points of negotiation repeatedly, but also specifically consulted the elders of the tribe about the etiquette and rules for interacting with creatures from the outside world.

Lu Yao believes that as long as she makes thorough preparations, she will be invincible in negotiations.