I thrived in the primitive tribe

As time went on, the standoff between the two sides intensified, and an increasingly heavy atmosphere of tension filled the air.

Those who came with ill intentions began to slowly approach, each step seemingly testing their limits, their eyes filled with provocation and threat.

Loya and the others remained calm and composed, his hands slightly clenched into fists, ready to deal with any unexpected situations that might arise.

Lu Yao stood behind Luo Ya, looking at the scene in front of her with a bit of a loss.

As the people on the other side gradually approached, Lu Yao was protected at the very back by her clansmen, and she could barely see them anymore.

Lu Yao knew that she couldn't help much at this time and would only add to the burden on everyone, so she carefully moved to the side, trying to escape the battle.

[We don't know anyone here, what are we going to do? They have so many people, can Loya and his group defeat them?]

Just as Lu Yao was about to successfully escape the battle and find a relatively safe hiding place.

The person on the other end spoke.

"Do you know why we've come to find you?" The tone was extremely arrogant.

[It's either the same stall owner from before or the person who set up a stall not far away today. I feel like there's a higher chance it's the same person today.] Lu Yao thought to herself.

“You’re the ones who imitated our stall today, right?” Hearing Luo Ya’s answer, Lu Yao knew that he had the same idea as her.

“You don’t need to know where we’re from,” the man said, his eyes filled with greed and ruthlessness. “If you hand over the seasonings you use for your barbecue and promise not to sell barbecue meat at your stall again, I might consider letting you go. Otherwise…”

His companions were also watching him intently, each with a fierce expression, seemingly ready to pounce at any moment.

"What else?" Loya replied flippantly.

"Otherwise, don't blame me for being ruthless. Things won't be as simple as they say. You might not even make it back alive."

A sinister smile curled at the corner of the man's lips, his eyes revealing contempt for the fate of Loya and the others.

"You?" Loya's voice was full of disdain and mockery. He narrowed his eyes slightly, looking the arrogant guy in front of him up and down as if he were watching a joke.

"Don't you dare refuse a toast only to be forced to drink a forfeit." Seeing Loya's attitude, the man's face darkened, and his tone became even more ferocious.

"Let me tell you, we're not to be trifled with. In this place, we're the ones in charge. If you know what's good for you, hand over the seasonings and get lost. Otherwise, hmph, you'll have to bear the consequences!"

As he spoke, he waved his hand, signaling his companions behind him to come forward.

The others were all eager to fight and teach Loya and the others a lesson.

However, Loya remained standing still, his eyes filled with disregard and mockery.

It looked like the two sides were about to fight, and the atmosphere was as tense as a string about to snap.

"What are you all doing gathered here?" a stern voice rang out.

Lu Yao immediately looked toward the source of the sound and saw the patrol captain leading his patrol team, striding toward them.

Their steps were neat and powerful, and the torches in their hands swayed gracefully in the night, casting long shadows that added to their majesty and inviolable aura.

The arrival of the patrol team instantly eased the tense atmosphere.

Those who had been eager to provoke him back now restrained their arrogance, took a few steps back, and dared not provoke him again.

"This is the Orc Market, not a place for you to cause trouble. Get out of here, or don't blame me for being impolite!"

The patrol captain's words were forceful and clear, each word seemingly squeezed out from between his teeth, filled with unquestionable authority.

Faced with the provocative crowd, they looked at each other in bewilderment, but ultimately dared not disobey the patrol captain's orders and left the scene dejectedly.

As they left, the tense atmosphere gradually dissipated.

"Are you all alright?" the patrol team leader asked Lu Yao and the others.

“We’re fine, thank you, Captain,” Lu Yao replied gratefully. “But how did you know we were in trouble?”

The patrol captain smiled slightly upon hearing this. "Well, I didn't know you were in trouble."

He explained slowly, "I just happened to be patrolling this area when I saw the two of you facing off from afar. The atmosphere was tense, so I rushed over."

"Why are these people causing you trouble?" the captain asked, puzzled. "Did you get into a conflict with someone during the day?"

Lu Yao and the others exchanged glances. Luo Ya stepped forward and said, "It's probably because our barbecue tastes better than theirs that the beastmen come here to trade. There aren't many people on their side, so they come here to find us at night."

"So that's how it is. So the barbecue that's been making such a fuss lately was made by you guys?" the captain asked in surprise.

"I think so," Lu Yao replied with a smile, her tone tinged with a hint of pride.

"It seems your cooking skills are quite good. I'll try some when I have the chance." The captain changed the subject. "I think that although they gave up today, they won't let it go easily. You need to be more careful and vigilant in the future."

Upon hearing this, Lu Yao and Luo Ya both nodded in understanding. "We welcome you to come and try our food anytime."

Seeing that there was nothing else going on, the captain led his patrol team away.

After watching them leave, the group returned to their temporary shelter.

Sitting in front of the fire, eating a simple dinner, Lu Yao thought for a long time before speaking.

"I always thought everyone competed fairly and openly, but I never expected that something like this would happen here."

What do you suggest we do? Should we stop setting up our stall tomorrow?

"Do we still have our barbecue seasoning?" Loya asked after thinking for a moment.

"Also, you brought back a lot of raw materials yesterday, but you only made a portion of them today and didn't use them all," Lu Yao recalled.

“Then let’s keep doing it. If we stop, they’ll think we’re afraid of them,” Jiuli said angrily.

"What if this continues tomorrow? Are you confident you can defeat them? I see they have a lot of people," Lu Yao said worriedly.

"Don't worry about that, they're no match for us. Don't forget how powerful our beast forms are," Loya reassured Lu Yao.

"However, if you use beast form to fight, won't there be side effects? It doesn't seem like a good deal."

"If it's not absolutely necessary, I think it's best to avoid transforming into beast form as much as possible." Lu Yao was still worried.

Looking at the worried person in front of him, Luo Ya gestured to Jiu Li. Just as Jiu Li was about to speak, he heard Lu Yao speak again.

"How about we teach them a lesson quietly?" A calculating glint flashed in her eyes.

"How so?" Qiqi looked at Lu Yao, waiting for her to continue.

"You see, right now only we want to deal with them, so it's just a conflict between our two tribes."

If we find a way to escalate this conflict, then their opponent will no longer be just us; more people will become our allies, that is, stand on our side and become their opponents.

The group agreed with Lu Yao's suggestion, and then they discussed the specifics of how to proceed. After coming up with a plan, they went out under the cover of night to carry out their plan.

Now we'll just have to wait and see everyone's reaction tomorrow.