Chapter 890: Waiting for Refusal

Su Bai leaned back in his chair, his elbows resting on the armrests, eyebrows raised as he said, "There’s one more alternative."

Yini’s eyes immediately lit up. She straightened her posture and asked, "Shaman, what’s the other compensation plan?"

"That would be directly becoming part of the Flame Dragon Tribe. Then you wouldn’t need to compensate." Su Bai deliberately said this because he had already investigated beforehand. People who belonged to a Tribe could not easily join another Tribe. Unless the original Tribe was destroyed, this point was absolutely impossible otherwise.

"Shaman, is this the only other alternative?" Yini suspected she had heard wrong.

"Correct. This is the last alternative. However, don’t think becoming part of the Flame Dragon Tribe means you don’t need to work." Su Bai smiled faintly, continuing, "You would still need to continue working for the Flame Dragon Tribe. This time has no limit, it is until you die."

"Well…" Yini was immediately stunned. She hadn’t expected this.

"Shaman, our Tribe’s Shaman definitely won’t bring out Shaman Bone Tablets. You probably won’t even give slaves." Ji said helplessly.

He knew the Green Vine Tribe’s Shaman very clearly. He absolutely would not give out so many things for just one person.

The entire Green Vine Tribe still had many people to feed. The Shaman would rather lose some Totem Warriors than be willing to give out slaves and Shaman Bone Tablets.

"Our Tribe should be able to provide them, but this requires time." Yini sighed deeply.

At least she was the Earth Tiger Tribe Chieftain’s Daughter. Her life would still be preserved.

Yan Hua was not worried the Earth Tiger Tribe would not rescue her. Rather, losing so many things this time was truly unprofitable.

"Fine. As long as you can compensate us with the items, we don’t mind waiting however long, as long as it’s before the rainy season arrives." Su Bai expressed indifference, then continued, "If the Green Vine Tribe is unwilling to compensate with Shaman Bone Tablets and slaves, don’t blame the Flame Dragon Tribe for initiating war."

He was not threatening them. If he wanted the Flame Dragon Tribe to develop better, he needed those few things…

Besides land being the most important factor, labour force was also an extremely important factor.

Su Bai had no reason to attack other Tribes. However, now this reason was being delivered to him by the other party. Since they wanted to spy on the Flame Dragon Tribe’s secrets, and they were unwilling to compensate according to the rules…

The Flame Dragon Tribe had complete justification to attack them. They could take advantage of this to completely swallow up the entire Green Vine Tribe.

In any case, this Tribe was not far from the Flame Dragon Tribe. Later it could be directly incorporated to become part of the Flame Dragon Tribe.

"Shaman, give me a chance to go back and ask. If they’re truly unwilling… I can only become part of the Flame Dragon Tribe…"

Ji felt helpless. He naturally knew the chance was extremely slim. However, he still wanted to try.

He did not want to become the Flame Dragon Tribe’s slave for life. He would not be willing even if it was just working for five years.

"Of course I’ll give you chances. However, you must return quickly." Su Bai nodded.

"We understand. We’ll definitely return quickly." Yini breathed a sigh of relief. Finally, they would not be punished.

"However, not all of you can leave. Only one person can leave." Su Bai smiled.

Seeing everyone had relaxed, he clearly knew they had misunderstood.

"This…" Yini froze. The slight relaxation she had just felt immediately became tense again.

"The remaining people must all work in the Flame Dragon Tribe. Until news returns, you must keep on labouring." Su Bai continued. He could not feed these people for free. Since they were staying, they must follow the Flame Dragon Tribe’s rules.

"We understand." Yini deflated. That relaxed feeling just now vanished into thin air.

"Alright. You can now arrange who will return to the Tribe. However, you must definitely deliver the message." Su Bai’s expression suddenly became serious. He continued, "If you’re unwilling to compensate, then accept the Flame Dragon Tribe’s fury."

The current Flame Dragon Tribe did not mind initiating a war. The cavalry alone had this capability.

Su Bai urgently needed to spread the Flame Dragon Tribe’s reputation, thereby attracting more people to come to the Flame Dragon Tribe.

"I understand." Yini and the others couldn’t help gulping.

*Step step step…*

Su Bai watched everyone’s departing backs, picking up a cup of tea and leisurely drinking.

He looked forward to what would happen next. If they were willing to compensate, it would benefit the Flame Dragon Tribe’s development.

However, if they were unwilling to compensate, this would be an even better development opportunity for the Tribe.

"Shaman, will they bring back good news?" Yan Hua asked curiously.

She did not understand much about this plan. She only knew the Shaman was deliberately doing this.

The purpose was definitely for the Flame Dragon Tribe to develop better. However, she just did not trust those Tribes.

Four Tribes total had participated in spying on the Flame Dragon Tribe’s information. Besides the Green Vine Tribe and Earth Tiger Tribe, there were two Small Tribes.

"I can’t guarantee everyone will bring back good news. However, we’ll definitely take those two Tribes." Su Bai said confidently.

"Shaman, why is that? They shouldn’t bear to leave their Tribe’s people here." Yan Hua did not understand.

"Those two Tribes cannot possibly have slaves, and Shaman Bone Tablets are extremely important to them." Those two Tribes most likely would not agree to his compensation plan. Su Bai was waiting for them to refuse.

"I see. The Shaman is truly clever. This way we can indirectly absorb those two Tribes." Yan Hua suddenly understood.

"But, we still need to expend some effort. They won’t directly agree. We need to let them suffer a bit first." Su Bai said lightly.

War was definitely unavoidable. However, he also knew to be gentle, not to completely destroy the entire Tribe. Of course, he also needed to make people from other Tribes afraid. Deterrence absolutely had to be achieved.

"When the time comes, let me go, Shaman. Let these two Tribes see the Flame Dragon Tribe’s power." Yan Hua volunteered.

"No rush. Let’s wait and see what those people say first." Su Bai raised his hand.

"It’s just those two Large Tribes that are a bit troublesome. They definitely won’t agree." Yan Hua frowned.

If they did not agree, war would be imminent. Yan Hua worried the Flame Dragon Tribe would suffer heavy casualties from them.

Unwritten rules applied to Tribes of similar strength. The Earth Tiger Tribe and Green Vine Tribe might not respect the Flame Dragon Tribe.

"We’ll see when the time comes. It’ll definitely be interesting." Su Bai smiled faintly.