Chapter 25 I Became a Beast God in the Beast World (15)
"Don't rush, let's talk about it when Crescent Moon is a bit better."
When Zhou Jue returned to the Rabbit Beast Tribe's location, the Rabbit Beastmen, as if they had found their backbone, moved their stalls into the territory of the Giant Lion Tribe amidst the shocked, envious, and jealous gazes of all the beastmen in the market.
The terrain here is open and offers excellent visibility. Most importantly, any tribe that wants to cause trouble should first consider whether they can withstand the wrath of the Giant Lion Tribe.
Although the rabbit-beastmen were still somewhat nervous, they stood ramrod straight. Their eyes shone as they looked at Zhou Jue's retreating figure.
After settling in, Zhou Jue, along with Benyue and Huier, took the "hard currency" they had brought and headed towards the trading area of the Giant Lion Tribe.
"Chief Shi Zhan." Zhou Jue went directly to Shi Zhan, who was directing his people.
"Lord Wu!" Shi Zhan immediately greeted him warmly.
“We’re here to make a deal.” Zhou Jue gestured for Ben Yue to put down the basket behind him and take out several large pieces of roasted, golden-brown, and fragrant jerky, along with a brand-new basket.
"This is a special kind of dried meat from our tribe, which can be stored for a long time. And this is called a backpack, which can be used to carry heavy objects and free up your hands."
The beastmen of the Giant Lion tribe were immediately drawn in. Their Adam's apples bobbed as they smelled the aroma of the jerky. They had no shortage of meat, but preserving it had always been a problem. This jerky, which looked like it could last a long time, held immense appeal for them.
The exquisitely crafted basket caught their eye. They frequently needed to transport game and supplies, making the basket's practicality self-evident.
"How do I exchange this?" Shi Zhan picked up a piece of dried meat, smelled it, and his eyes were full of interest.
"One Yangyan Fruit in exchange for five pieces of this size of jerky."
"I'll trade this basket for five Yangyan Fruits!" Zhou Jue offered.
The rabbit-beast tribe actually got a good deal at this price. But Shi Zhan immediately nodded in agreement and quickly brought over a bag of brightly colored Yangyan Fruits.
The transaction was successfully completed.
Then, Zhou Jue pushed a piece of dried meat and a basket in front of Shi Zhan.
"Chief Shi Zhan, this is for you. Thank you for your help."
Shi Zhan was taken aback for a moment, then burst into hearty laughter: "Lord Wu, you're too kind!" He didn't refuse and accepted it generously.
"Also, I have a small favor to ask the chief."
Zhou Jue then said, "We'd like to exchange some salt and fruit wine. If possible, we'd also like to exchange some other fruits, but... the orcs from the Iron Wall Ape and Red Monkey tribes seem to have some prejudice against us. I wonder if the chief could send a warrior to help us with the exchange?"
As she spoke, she asked Benyue to bring out two pieces of dried meat as "service fee" for the soldier who had helped.
For Shi Zhan, this was a simple matter. He could not only repay Zhou Jue's favor, but also demonstrate the authority of the Giant Lion Tribe to other tribes. Why not?
"No big deal!" Shi Zhan immediately dispatched one of his most capable warriors, carrying the goods from the Rabbit Beast Tribe, and marched proudly toward the stalls of the Iron Wall Ape and Red Monkey Tribes.
Sure enough, with the intervention of warriors from the Giant Lion Tribe, the transaction proceeded exceptionally smoothly.
The ape-men and monkey-men who had previously mocked Zhou Jue now wore smiles and quickly brought out their best salt and fruit wine.
Soon, the Rabbit Beast Tribe exceeded all its trading objectives for this trip.
Looking at the supplies piled up in front of them, Benyue and Grayear were so excited their faces turned red. This was definitely the most fruitful gathering the Rabbit Beast Tribe had ever received!
"Alright, we've achieved our goals." Zhou Jue looked at his excited tribesmen, but suddenly announced a surprising decision: "Benyue, you and Huier, lead everyone back to the tribe with the supplies right now."
"What?"
Benyue was shocked: "What about you? Lord Wu, we can't leave you here alone!"
"Yes, Master Wu! It's too dangerous!" The clansmen also objected.
“I have more important things to do.” Zhou Jue’s tone left no room for argument.
“I need to stay and build a deeper relationship with the Lion Clan. This is crucial for the future of our clan. With so many of you staying here, you're too conspicuous and it's inconvenient. Besides, if we don't go back soon, the rest of the clan will start to worry.”
“Then at least let me and a few soldiers stay behind to protect you!” Benyue insisted.
“No!” Zhou Jue shook his head: “Your journey back is more dangerous than if I stayed here. The Iron Claw Wolf Tribe suffered a loss, and there’s no guarantee they won’t retaliate on the way. You need the strongest warriors to escort you.”
Looking at Benyue's worried face, she had a sudden inspiration and made a bold decision.
She pulled Benyue aside and took out the black pistol from the Starry Sky Box. Only two bullets remained.
"Benyue, I'll temporarily entrust this 'Thunderous Weapon' to you."
Benyue's eyes widened instantly, and he caught his breath. He looked at the "divine artifact" in awe, not even daring to reach out and take it.
"No, no, Master Wu, you need it more!" Benyue quickly refused after regaining his senses.
"Listen!"
Zhou Jue said solemnly, "I am the messenger of the Beast God, I will not be injured! Its usage is very simple, see this? Tap it with your finger and it will emit thunder. However, it can only emit thunder twice, and then it's gone. Remember, its purpose is to deter, not to kill. Do not use it lightly unless absolutely necessary."
She placed the pistol into Benyue's hand and repeatedly reminded him of how to use it and the precautions.
Benyue accepted the 'Thunderous Artifact' and solemnly promised, "I will definitely bring my people back safely and will try my best not to use the artifact."
With the deterrent effect of this magical artifact, Zhou Jue finally felt a little more at ease: "If necessary, don't hesitate to use it; your safety is the most important thing."
In the end, amidst the worried gazes of all the clansmen who looked back every few steps, Zhou Jue left only Xiao Bai behind and watched the main force embark on their journey home.
Xiao Bai leaned against Zhou Jue, feeling both scared and excited.
"Master Wu... what do we do next?"
Zhou Jue patted the little white head: "Let's find a backer for our tribe."
Zhou Jue kept him around because she was about to leave, and Xiao Bai was the best at the sacrificial dance. If nothing unexpected happened, Xiao Bai would become the new shaman, and she needed Xiao Bai to watch her trade with the Giant Lion Tribe.
As night slowly fell, bonfires lit up across the plains. Many smaller tribes had already departed, leaving only the four major tribes and their vassal tribes. The gathering entered another phase, a nighttime event for the strong.
Inside Crescent Moon's cave, she leaned against the soft animal hide, feeling much better. She was holding a piece of jerky she had traded from the rabbit tribe, and she was eating it with relish. She even felt that she could walk on the ground right now.
"Don't move, just lie still. The better you recover now, the less it will affect your running and jumping later." Zhou Jue checked her wound and changed the dressing again.
Shi Zhan stayed by his side the whole time, watching his partner's condition improve visibly, and his gratitude and respect for Zhou Jue deepened even further.
After Zhou Jue finished his work, he led her to a quiet campfire.
"Lord Wu, now, may you tell me your two conditions?"
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