Jiang Xinyu, who had been quietly cooperating, spoke up at this moment, instantly revealing his resentful nature.
"Since you say we're unlucky, why don't you just let us go?"
It's not like we begged them to stay.
We respect your customs and promised to provide a live cow as a sacrifice; it was you who asked us to stay...
Now they're saying it's us who brought this misfortune upon us.
Did we bring them here, or were we brought here by those who forced us to stay?
It's clearly a natural phenomenon, why go through all this trouble? Aren't you just bored?
Apart from the young lady, have any of you gone to see the injured or seriously wounded people lying inside?
Don't try to explain to me that your ritual can save lives; I'm an outsider.
Whether these people survive or not, you know the answer in your hearts.
If you want our lives, just say so. Why all the fancy tricks?
Only those who believe in your people would be so easily fooled, right?
Jiang Xinyu's words were extremely damaging.
Sure enough, many Li people were at a loss and looked around.
Unexpectedly, Jiang Xinyu had not finished speaking.
He changed his demeanor, no longer displaying the humility and courtesy of the past; the confidence and self-assurance of the eldest son of a local tycoon were now on full display.
"I might as well say it directly: the supplies and cattle transported to the island were all shipped by my family's boat."
Although you don't deal directly with my family, the business we do ultimately benefits you.
My boat comes here every two weeks, but this time it was hit by a typhoon. I believe news of it will get back soon...
If I lose even a single hair, I can assure you that my family will never send a cow to the island again, nor will they send a single bushel of grain in or out...
Other trading companies might be able to take on such a business, but I am confident that there are no ships as big as mine along the coast.
Because of the large ship, abundant cargo, and wide distribution network, the goods that reach you, while not necessarily the best quality at the lowest price, are at least...
"You wouldn't ask you to trade a cow or a year's harvest for one or two farm tools, would you?"
Lin Hong, Lin Sen, and others had already noticed that Jiang Xinyu came from a distinguished background, so they had some concerns when they heard him say this.
Knowing his role, as Jiang Xinyu said, killing him was out of the question, but Lin Hong thought of something else...
By bypassing the Li people and trading directly with the Jiang family, the Li people's lives can be further improved, their prestige expanded, and the existing power of the clan chief squeezed out.
Li Jing had made similar suggestions before, but Lin Hong led the opposition, so the proposal had to be abandoned.
He preferred to maintain the status quo rather than let the clan chief and his daughter pick the fruit.
Times have changed, and this is the time for him to make his plans.
With a change of heart, Lin Hong no longer sternly rebuked him.
The shaman, with his keen intellect, could easily see through it, but this group of Da Yin people were full of accusations against him, refuting his supposed great power...
Lin Hong and his son have their own little tufts of hair, which can be dealt with gently or forcefully, so there's no need for strenuous punishment...
But he cannot!
Allowing these unruly Dayin people to run rampant would shake the trust his people placed in him.
As the situation escalates, people will sympathize with them, believing they have done nothing, are useless to their injured tribesmen, and are only seeking personal gain...
The witch doctor raised his chin, looked down at the person before him, and said in a light voice, "Since that's the case..."
I prayed earnestly, for the well-being of my people, and begged for the protection of Mother Li to avert disaster…
Mentioning "Li Mu" indeed silenced the Li people behind him, and their expressions returned to piety.
The witch doctor Li Tian continued, "During my prayers, my mother warned me that she would give clear instructions regarding the person who brings misfortune..."
At this moment, Lin Hong asked, "May I ask, sir, what explicit clues did the Goddess Li give?"
"snake!"
The shaman solemnly declared, "Snakes are evil. My mother revealed to me that if someone is an unlucky person, snakes will accompany them..."
If it weren't for the witch doctor's hypocritical demeanor, and considering he had just spent the entire night praying in the rain, the Song brothers would have shown him some respect...
At this moment, his intentions are crystal clear.
The more serious and earnest they appear, the more ironic they find it.
Not only the Song family, but also the monks and Jiang's subordinates felt the same way.
Jiang Xinyu pretended to be somewhat frightened, looked to her side, and asked, "Where are the snakes?"
Why are snakes relevant to us?
After a major disaster, the burrows of snakes and insects are damaged. To avoid danger, they would normally relocate, but they move out in groups, behaving abnormally...
Like ants moving house...
Even if a swarm of snakes appears, how can we connect it to us?
Upon seeing this, the witch doctor's face flashed with a triumphant smile.
Seeing the others' "confusion," he assumed they were afraid and rebuked them even more harshly:
"Mother Li's revelations never fail! Do you dare question Mother Li?!"
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