Chapter 106
The chiefs were startled.
“Witchcraft???” someone asked tremblingly, “What, what is that?”
Zhu Hua asked coldly, “You don’t know about the witch of the three great tribes?”
“We, we do, but…”
Zhu Hua interrupted, “Then let me ask you, do you know what abilities witches have? No, let me rephrase, based on what you’ve seen, what has the witch of the three great tribes done?”
The crowd looked at each other, and one person hesitated, “He can predict the weather, knows how to craft objects, and also… also…”
After saying a few words, the person couldn’t continue.
Zhu Hua sneered, “We don’t know at all. It was rumored before that witches could communicate with gods, make bones grow flesh, and even fly across the sky and sea. But have any of us actually seen this witch do any of that?”
Someone asked in confusion, “If all of that is fake, why do the three great tribes still pamper that witch so much? I heard that the witch enjoys the best food and lives in the best house.”
Zhu Hua nodded, “You hit the nail on the head. If the witch doesn’t have any significant abilities that benefit the three great tribes, why would they spend so many resources to support a witch? It means that this witch indeed has capabilities, but these capabilities cannot be revealed to others before they have a huge impact.”
“You mean…”
Zhu Hua had thought about this matter over and over in his mind, “Before, the Tai Yu tribe sent someone to inquire about the witch. I didn’t understand at first. Would they risk sending someone back just out of curiosity? Now I think the Tai Yu tribe may have sensed something.”
A chief who was impatient couldn’t wait and said, “Just get to the point. What do you understand? What is witchcraft? My brain is not very bright, Chief Zhu Hua, you better just say it quickly and explain it slowly later.”
Zhu Hua said, “Alright, actually, you mentioned it just now. What I mean by witchcraft refers to—warriors!”
“What???”
Zhu Hua continued, “Didn’t you also wonder why the three great tribes suddenly have so many powerful warriors? Why do some of those warriors look familiar but completely different at the same time?”
Someone said, “I thought… those warriors were exchanged between the three great tribes and the Wilderness Plain tribe, after all, people from the Wilderness Plain tribe are all strong…”
As soon as he finished speaking, he was refuted by another person, “That’s not right. I saw the warriors of the three great tribes in the Wilderness Plain, and they seemed to have conflicts with the people of the Wilderness Plain. The people of the Wilderness Plain had no power to resist at all. If they were really exchanged with the Wilderness Plain, the Wilderness Plain wouldn’t be stupid enough to give away so many powerful warriors and keep the ones with weaker combat abilities.”
“You’re right,” Zhu Hua followed up, “Compared to such a large-scale exchange of warriors, I believe more in what that witch has done.”
“It’s him, who has turned the warriors of other tribes into that appearance.”
A cold wind blew by, something fell into the campfire, and suddenly there were a few crackling sounds, splashing out a pile of sparks.
The crowd panicked for a moment.
After resettling, the atmosphere fell silent again.
Zhu Hua’s words were too unbelievable, but inexplicably convincing. But then again, they simply couldn’t prove whether things were really like this. Moreover, the Beast Plain didn’t allow people from non-three great tribes and their affiliated tribes to approach. Even if they wanted to investigate, they couldn’t.
“The three great tribes are too much!” A tall chief angrily pounded the ground.
Everyone echoed, discussing indignantly.
Just then, someone spoke with a terrified expression, freezing the atmosphere instantly.
“If what Zhu Hua said is true, then are those warriors still human? Can we handle them?”
Zhu Hua’s expression was resolute, “Regardless, we cannot surrender. If there is really no way out in the end, we will first send the women and children away. Anyway, I absolutely won’t let that witch turn the people of my tribe into that.”
He had seen it with his own eyes, those so-called warriors were nothing more than fighting beasts.
At this point, everyone understood. Zhu Hua had resolved to fight to the end.
“Chief Zhu Hua, count me in!” The tall chief who spoke earlier said first, “We fight wild beasts every day anyway. It’s the same now. Who’s afraid of death! The three great tribes are unreasonable. I just can’t stand it. I will fight them!”
“Count me in!”
“Me too!”
Jin Chang and Ling Da, who were with Zhu Hua, didn’t need to say anything. Their tribes were not far apart, and they had been watching over each other for many years, like brothers. If they were going to fight, they would fight together.
Everyone made an oath and then gathered together to discuss who would attract the attention of the three great tribes and how the rest would escape.
Everyone understood in their hearts that once they made this decision, the person staying behind to attract the attention of the three great tribes would undoubtedly face certain death. It would be an extremely fierce battle.
Zhu Hua clenched his fists. “It was my idea, so naturally, I should be the one to stay behind.”
Jin Chang became anxious. “Zhu Hua—”
Zhu Hua interrupted him with a gesture. “No need to say more. And, not to boast, but the fighting strength of my tribe is the strongest here. Naturally, we should stay behind to buy more time for everyone.”
Jin Chang immediately said, “Then I’ll accompany you—”
Zhu Hua chuckled playfully. “Accompany your family members. I don’t need a burly man like you to accompany me.”
Jin Chang had no mood for jokes. “I’m serious—”
“Chief!” A skinny little warrior rushed over in a panic.
Jin Chang’s words were interrupted again, and he exploded in anger. “What are you doing?! Can’t you see we’re discussing something?!”
The little warrior shook and cautiously said, “You told me that if someone from the Tai Yu tribe came looking for you, I should immediately inform you…”
“When did I—wait, what did you say??”
Jin Chang jumped up as if his butt was on fire, grabbed the little warrior’s shoulder, and roared, “You said someone from the Tai Yu tribe is here? Where are they?!!”
The little warrior was confused. “They’re at the grass shack ahead…”
The arrival of the Matai people broke the heavy atmosphere in the joint camp.
This time, in addition to Shan Pu, there was also Ming Shan sent over. Ming Shan didn’t beat around the bush and directly told Zhu Hua and the others about Lu Yu’s plan.
Naturally, Zhu Hua and the others were shocked. They couldn’t imagine that Lu Yu and the others would have such a big boat, let alone see it or even hear about it.
Someone couldn’t help but ask, “Is there really such a big boat as you said? Can it carry a hundred people?”
Faced with doubt, Ming Shan wasn’t upset and patiently explained, “We are here to rescue you. Why would we lie about this? Building this boat has cost us a lot of effort.”
Zhu Hua smiled. “Brother Ming Shan, we don’t doubt you. It’s just that we don’t have much knowledge. We are very grateful for the help of the Tai Yu tribe.”
Ming Shan waved his hand. “It’s nothing.”
Thinking of something, Zhu Hua’s expression changed. “By the way, Brother Ming Shan, I need to tell you something serious…”
Before Shan Pu set off, Lu Yu gave him a bottle of Speed Potion. Shan Pu, who was already very fast, with the power of the potion, ran as fast as flying.
Shan Pu first ran along the river for two hours. He didn’t know how far he had run, but he felt that he had definitely run as far as he would in two days. After running for two hours, even if his body was strong, Shan Pu was a little out of breath. Fortunately, he finally found a suitable place. After finding the place, Shan Pu rested for a while, ate some dry food, and then, carrying the news he got from Zhu Hua, ran towards the direction of Tai Yu City.
This time, Shan Pu only took a little over an hour to return to Tai Yu.
It was already dawn when Shan Pu set off from Zhu Hua and the others, and it was still morning now.
While eating grilled meat, Shan Pu told Lu Yu and the others the news, “… Chief Zhu Hua and the others said it was that witch who used witchcraft. Be careful. Ah-woo~ This meat is really delicious…”
Xia Hua patted Shan Pu’s head. “You just know how to eat!”
“I’m too tired from running, I’m hungry…”
Lu Yu smiled and handed him another piece of grilled meat.
Shan Pu happily took it, said thank you, and then frowned, “That person is not a witch. Our witch is the real witch.”
Lu Yu was stunned for a moment.
Actually, he couldn’t be considered a real witch…
Xia Hua pondered for a moment. “Shan Pu is right. I think we should change our words in advance.”
She looked at Lu Yu. “Your Majesty, what do you think?”
Lu Yu was full of question marks. “What???”
Xia Hua clapped her hands and laughed, “Big Sister said it right, it’s better to call you Majesty. Our Majesty is the best, the most powerful!”
Shan Pu cheered with a piece of grilled meat in hand, “Majesty! Majesty! Majesty!”
Lu Yu was at a loss. “Wait a minute…”
“But.”
Tai Lie said seriously.
“Oh oh oh~~~”
Lu Yu was going crazy.
But what does “but” mean? Why does it have to be Majesty? Can’t it be Majesty’s husband?!
And these few! Weren’t they discussing something serious? How did they suddenly go off topic?!
Xia Hua propped her chin and said seriously, “After defeating the three great tribes, the wedding ceremony for the King and Queen should also be prepared in advance. This time, we not only have two more affiliated tribes, but also compared to Chief Zhu Hua and the others, we will have more people coming to congratulate us. We must be well prepared…”
“That’s right, that’s right!”
“Prepare for the wedding ceremony earlier!”
“Let the Queen give birth to babies earlier!”
Lu Yu’s eyes were as big as copper bells.
Could it be… impossible… impossible…
Xia Hua slapped Shan Pu’s head again, “Idiot, the Queen is male, and he can’t give birth to babies!”
Shan Pu rubbed his head. “Oh, I forgot.”
Lu Yu’s body went soft, as if he had survived a disaster.
He was almost scared to death. He really thought the Matai had some secret technique that could make Tai Lie pregnant him…
Amidst the laughter and joking, Tai Lie leaned close to Lu Yu’s ear and whispered something that instantly made Lu Yu’s hair stand on end.
“Making pregnant is possible, but babies are not.”
Lu Yu almost bit his teeth to pieces.
This person actually dared to talk dirty!