Chapter 352: No Malice
Lin Ye and his group of dozens of people arrived at the Gengshui Tribe. Not a single person thought they were just out for fun. The Gengshui Tribe Leader, accompanied by over a dozen strong men, approached them. The leader’s fierce gaze fixed on Lin Ye, sending shivers down his spine. “What are you doing here? Our tribe doesn’t seem to have offended any other races. Which tribe are you from?” Lin Ye chuckled at his appearance and said amicably, “We are from the Beast-eared Girls tribe, three miles away. Please forgive us, Tribe Leader, we mean no harm.” “No harm? Then why have you brought so many people here? Do you take me for a blind man?
You bring dozens of people and claim no harm. Hmph, tell me, what exactly do you want? Although we in the Gengshui Tribe usually rely on farming for a living, we are by no means easy to bully.” It seemed the Gengshui Tribe Leader was too prejudiced, mistaking Lin Ye and his group for invaders.
“How can I make you believe me? Sigh.” Lin Ye sighed and picked up a stone from the ground. “To make you believe me, look.” With that, Lin Ye slowly walked up to the Caoqian Tribe Leader and knocked him unconscious with a single blow of the stone.
727 “Now, do you believe I mean no harm?”
The Gengshui Tribe Leader was stunned. If Lin Ye had come to invade their tribe, why would he knock out one of their own people?
Shi secretly admired his master. Lin Ye didn’t provide any lengthy explanations but proved his lack of malice through actions.
Moreover, he taught the Caoqian Tribe a lesson, making them obedient. It was undeniable how deeply Lin Ye had planned this.
Now, the Gengshui Tribe Leader believed Lin Ye meant no harm.
The Gengshui Tribe only had a dozen strong men, while Lin Ye brought dozens. Even if they wanted to forcefully occupy the territory, they could have. But the Beast-eared Girls did not do so, which further convinced the Gengshui Tribe that Lin Ye meant no harm.
Although Lin Ye’s actions convinced the Gengshui Tribe, the Caoqian Tribe members felt extremely wronged and confused. Why did they knock out their own tribe leader?
Lin Ye’s actions were also strategic. After all, the Caoqian Tribe Leader was not a good person, and knocking him out would make him less troublesome.
Otherwise, if this trade failed, wouldn’t the Beast-eared Girls lose greatly? After all, the Beast-eared Girls had been feeding the Caoqian Tribe for such a long time.
“Gengshui Tribe Leader, won’t you invite me in for a cup of tea?
Heh, I have a trade to discuss with you. You know now that I mean no harm. If you are still worried, I will enter your tribe alone with you. What do you say?” Lin Ye’s honest appearance completely reassured the Gengshui Tribe Leader that he had no ill intentions.
“Alright, since you mean no harm, I still don’t completely trust you. Follow me yourself.” The Gengshui Tribe Leader looked at the crowd behind Lin Ye and finally made his decision. At this time, Shi said, “Brother Chong, I’ll go with you too.”
Lin Ye looked at the Gengshui Tribe Leader. Helplessly, the Gengshui Tribe Leader nodded, “Alright, you come with me too. We’ll talk together.” Shi and Lin Ye followed the Gengshui Tribe Leader into a tribal area to discuss matters, while those left behind began to converse.
The dozens of Beast-eared Girls were keeping an eye on the Caoqian Tribe. This was the most likely time for trouble to arise, and the Caoqian Tribe needed to be guarded against at all times.
“So, what is it you are here for? Why have you brought so many people?” the Gengshui Tribe Leader asked casually, looking at Lin Ye with interest. “You should be the leader of the Beast-eared Girls, right? So young yet so formidable. I hope you won’t bully us.”
It had to be said that the Gengshui Tribe Leader was quite shrewd. His first sentence implied that no matter what, Lin Ye should not set his sights on the Gengshui Tribe. “Alright, you are not scheming, and I hope you won’t be. We can be friends. Tell me, what exactly do you want, and why have you brought so many people?” The Gengshui Tribe Leader intentionally put on a strong front, clearly telling Lin Ye not to threaten him, as he was not afraid. Lin Ye smiled and said, “Tribe Leader, since you are so intelligent, haven’t you noticed a problem?” Lin Ye smiled, and his smile carried an unspoken meaning that the Tribe Leader couldn’t comprehend.
“Tell me,” the Gengshui Tribe Leader said, not wanting to play games with Lin Ye anymore, nor wanting Lin Ye to play games with him, so he went straight to the point.
“Tribe Leader, if our trade goes well, we can still be friends in the future. I can tell you the truth: we Beast-eared Girls are a powerful race. Being friends with us brings only benefits and no drawbacks.” After smiling, Lin Ye said to Shi, “Shi, explain it to the Tribe Leader.”
Shi responded, naturally delighted that Lin Ye valued him so highly. His status among the Beast-eared Girls would only rise, and he would at least have no worries about food and clothing.
His life would only get better. Lin Ye would be the boss, and he would be second only to him. Thinking of this, Shi felt extremely happy. “Tribe Leader, haven’t you noticed that Brother Chong is leading the way at the front, and the people behind are constantly guarding the people in the middle?” Shi’s words made the Tribe Leader suddenly realize. Yes, they were all guarding the people in the middle, which meant there must be something unusual about them. “What about the people in the middle?”
Just then, Shi suddenly changed the topic: “Tribe Leader, do you know that your tribe’s outcast is nicknamed ‘Xiao Liu’? He is a friend of mine. You are always wary of us. I think if you call him here, it will be clear to us all.” “What? What did you say? Xiao Liu is your friend? Hmph, guards!” The Tribe Leader became furious.
Shi’s words, instead of helping, made the Tribe Leader erupt in anger, leaving everyone unsure of the reason.
“Hmph, I knew from the start you were not good people, and it turns out to be true. It’s because of a traitor like Liu Zi in our tribe that we have fallen so far.”
The Tribe Leader’s explanation shocked both Shi and Lin Ye. Lin Ye deeply regretted calling Shi over. He had thought Shi had many friends and was well-liked, but how could he have befriended such a bad person, and a traitor at that?
Shi was dumbfounded.
“Wait, wait, Tribe Leader, let’s talk properly. Call Xiao San from your tribe. I know him too. He shouldn’t be a traitor, right?” Shi said anxiously.
