When the second, fourth, and ninth brothers returned, they all had some injuries on them.
Fortunately, it wasn't too serious. After Lao Liu's examination, it turned out to be just some superficial injuries.
The second brother explained that they went up the mountain carrying the token Li Jing had given to their eldest brother, and clashed with Lin Sen's men...
Using a conch shell to make a sound, Li Jing arrived with his men during the fight.
Upon hearing their purpose, Li Jing led the three to see the clan chief, Li Guang.
Upon hearing that trees and bamboo could be exchanged for necessities, and having some understanding of the Song brothers, Li Guang was somewhat tempted.
There were only three of them, and they worried that the deputy chieftain and the witch doctor might harm the three brothers...
Li Guang told the three of them to go down the mountain first.
He needs to consult with the deputy chieftain and the shaman, and if necessary, he will gather the villagers to discuss the matter...
Regardless of whether the matter succeeds or not, Li Jing will be sent down the mountain to negotiate in person.
Before leaving, Song Chengjian, as instructed by his elder brother, handed over the two packets of antidote powder prepared by the sixth brother to Li Jing.
One packet is for internal use, and one packet is for external application.
After meeting the Li people, I realized they are not nearly as scary or primitive as outsiders portray them...
But if she really gets pregnant, it's not much better than being born into a cave or being a pirate.
Among them were many good people, such as the clan chief, Li Jing, Li Kun, Li Sheng...
There were also many villagers who were initially suspicious of them but gradually came to trust them.
Unfortunately, they are not in control of their own lives.
When the fourth brother arrived, he anticipated a fight on the mountain, and that other things would be difficult to take...
He wrapped up the remaining barbecue seasonings from the stove and stuffed them into his clothes.
At this point, it was taken out and handed over to Li Jing's subordinates.
He opened it in front of everyone, even taking a small pinch, and put it in his mouth to reassure them.
One of Li Jing's men asked excitedly, "Was this prepared by the Sixth Young Master?"
"That's wonderful! Sixth Young Master left behind the recipe last time, but perhaps because we're clumsy, we can never quite recreate the flavor he brings..."
"Of course, it's so much better than our old seasonings! But the ones Sixth Young Master makes are so delicious that just smelling them makes our mouths water!"
Song Chengliang said with a smile, "If needed, we can prepare it and send it to you in the future!"
"Or we could agree on a meeting place!"
Li Jing personally escorted them down the mountain, asking them about their situation and why they suddenly needed so much timber and bamboo...
Limu Mountain has many trees, but its bamboo production is far less than that of the Dong people living on the other side of Hainan Island.
Song Chengjian did not hide anything, explaining what had happened down the mountain and the recent distress of the Jiang family's merchant ships, stating that supplies transported to the island from outside would be very limited in the short term...
He also told Li Jing everything about discovering the secrets of Shengdong.
Li Jing was not entirely surprised. Piracy was rampant in the sea, which was one of the main reasons why the Li people refused to leave the mountains and remained resolutely hostile to outsiders...
Unexpectedly, Shengdong got involved in it.
I've heard that the biggest pirate at sea is raising its demands on the Chiang family, who have been paying protection money for years...
There was another force, similar to the Southern Vietnamese, whose methods were even more brutal than those of other pirates; they directly robbed Chiang Kai-shek's merchant ships...
Li Jing's expression was solemn, understanding that the maritime forces were being reorganized, while the forces on the island were also facing numerous crises.
Putting aside everything else, even their Limu Mountain is about to be exposed to a crisis...
If they cannot unite, Shengdong will be unable to maintain its maritime sphere of influence and will instead attack Limu Mountain...
According to Song Chengjian, they had clashed with them several times; they were well-manned and ruthless...
Back then, if Song Chengjian hadn't prepared enough explosives, they might not have been able to suppress the enemy...
Song Chengjian took the small basket from behind Xiao Jiu.
The small basket had a lid, so Li Jing's men couldn't see what was inside.
Song Chengjian carefully handed the basket to Li Jing himself.
The two turned to the side, and Song Chengjian used lip movements to tell Li Jing how to use it...
"In a critical moment, it can protect your life and the clan leader's life..."
"Remember, don't let anyone know. This stuff gets damp easily, and it's difficult to ignite when damp. Violent impacts can cause it to explode..."
explode?
Li Jing immediately understood what was in the basket.
Smiling, he thanked the three brothers for their kindness, saying, "My dad and I will enjoy these dried fish!"
"Please give my regards to the eldest young master and the other brothers!"
After seeing the three brothers down the mountainside, Li Jing turned around without looking back.
"How dashing!"
Old Jiu watched Li Jingyuan's departing figure and couldn't help but sigh.
The fourth brother suddenly spoke up, "Don't blame me for not reminding you! Don't think about things you shouldn't be thinking about!"
Old Nine was shocked and explained, "What was I thinking? I just felt...it's strange..."
"The young lady is clearly a master of martial arts, while the elder brother is frail and weak, but I feel..."
"Why do these two people give off such similar vibes?"
Song Chengjian smiled and casually said, "Perhaps, it makes people feel reliable!"
Old Nine thought it made a lot of sense and nodded repeatedly.
The three men reported the situation to their eldest brother and the other brothers...
It's impossible to ignore Wen Shishi, sitting upright on her older brother's lap with her big eyes wide open.
His eyes blinked, as if he was expecting something.
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