My Misfortune Crushed Instances-Chapter 286: Everyone Is So Sensible

To kill Xuan Hong only requires brute courage, although it’s enough to alarm the leaders of the demon race, but after killing, to have the Profound Bear Race obey is rather terrifying.

Could it be that something unimaginable happened during the challenge process?

Li Rui waved his hand, signaling for someone to carry the bear’s head away. Seeing all the demons cowed into submission, he began to speak, "I invited everyone today for another matter."

"At the southern end of the Divine Wood forest, above us is the oppression of Xuan Hong, below are conflicts and clashes between tribes, which have existed for a long time. The tribes cannot become strong and must remain confined to one corner."

"Now, I desire to unite all tribes, so everyone can take turns to enjoy the spiritually rich places for cultivation, to work together, support each other, and not be invaded by foreign tribes. What do you think?"

In the southern part of the Divine Wood forest, the Profound Bear Race has long been the leader and has never been unified. If they take turns sharing the cultivation places, the Profound Bear Race would suffer the most as they have occupied the best location and demanded tributes from other tribes every year.

However, now that Li Rui has killed many elite bear demons and the remaining ones are trembling in fear, no one dares to oppose him, making it easy to execute.

When the other tribes recover and grow stronger, they naturally won’t fear the Bear Race, but that’s something for the future. Li Rui doesn’t mind; if they can’t turn the tables after he helps remove the bully over their heads, then there’s nothing more he can do.

At this time, Yuan Ju was the first to express agreement. Firstly, because the Power Ape Race is weak and he most desires an alliance to end the conflicts, and secondly, to show support.

This move doesn’t benefit the Flying Leopard Race much since they have already seized many places suitable for demon cultivation from the surrounding weak tribes. In this round of seizing wealth and redistributing land, they likely wouldn’t gain more.

However, Li Rui is good at persuading with reason. He personally approached the elder sent by the Flying Leopard Race to have a few words. Crushing a table corner into powder, the elder agreed happily but with an unnatural smile.

After Li Rui used a Bear Race map to redistribute the territories among the other tribes, most of the leaders were satisfied.

Once everyone got what they wanted, Li Rui finally stated his own request.

"I am a wanderer who happened to travel here by chance to help you, desiring only to uphold justice and not seeking external objects."

Li Rui stopped, glanced at the demons, noticing that the atmosphere had risen but no one followed up, so he decided to cut to the chase.

"Hehe, is there this thing? If you have it, give it to me, not for anything else, just for the sake of its appearance."

He took out a refined gold coin from the Flying Leopard Race and displayed it.

The demons fell silent.

Just for its appearance? Who would believe that!

Li Rui rubbed his hands together, "Hey, everyone, even if you have one or two, what can it do? It’s said that finding the treasure requires collecting eighty-one pieces. Do you intend to lay your hands on it?" 𝒻𝑟𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝑛𝘰𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝘤𝘰𝘮

He didn’t speak politely, but it couldn’t be helped; a strong person doesn’t need to be polite.

The demons thought, this person easily killed Xuan Hong and divided the Profound Bear Race’s territory. Each tribe has benefited, and now he doesn’t ask for anything else, just a useless little round piece, so they might as well give it.

Thus, those who had the refined gold coin immediately ordered their men to return to the camps and fetch it. Soon, Li Rui obtained five more refined gold coins, making the total in his hand nine pieces.

And these tribes, knowing it was a tribute to the new king, felt that only a small round piece looked shabby and ordered their men to bring some hidden treasures along.

Some of them were useless, so Li Rui presented them to others as gifts. As for rare, Epic-level materials, he kept them, harvesting another batch.

Although it was already late at night, he still worked diligently without any negligence, carefully scavenging through the Xuanhong Library.

As the strongest in the southern part of the Divine Wood forest, this demon’s stockpile is surely better than those of the surrounding tribes.

Li Rui finally unearthed three Epic-level materials from the storage, along with a variety of rare enhancement materials and items, all at level 50, enough to enhance the administrator’s coat by at least two levels.

Nevertheless, the harvest here was not his primary concern. The Profound Bear Race was merely a mid-tier tribe in the Divine Wood forest. The closer to the central Divine Wood, the stronger they become.

Now, he saw the favorability details in his task list.

The Profound Bear and Flying Leopard Races, having had their leaders slain, were all in a state of fear. The Power Ape Race was in awe, while the other races, having gained benefits and admiring Li Rui’s strength, showed respect.

There was also a timid Rabbit Demon Race fearful. Probably, with more intimidation, it could also reach a state of fear, but there was no need.

In any case, according to the Secret Realm battlefield setting, positive interactions like friendly, respectful, and awe-inspiring can unlock most events as long as they reach an intermediate state.

As for negative states like indifferent, resentful, and hateful, it usually requires battle to resolve; the other fear branch depends on the situation and can also achieve a state of domination.

In short, now Li Rui almost has control over the southern end of the Divine Wood forest.

On the map, this part has been illuminated, with tribal emblems marked, and all those indicating the loot boxes have been opened.

"The south is settled, and further north lie the core areas."

Li Rui, planning by the lamp, asked, "Yuan Ju, what do you say, does the Yangli Race, occupying the Divine Wood, have better treasures?"

The Monkey King laughed, "Sir, the Divine Wood itself is the best treasure."

Li Rui said, "I desire to seize it. What do you think?"

Yuan Ju was taken aback. He thought unifying the southern end of the Divine Wood forest was impressive enough, not expecting such ambition.

"Hiss, sir, although you are extraordinarily brave, even if experts from the Yangli Race come, they wouldn’t gain benefits."

He hesitated, "But we are inexperienced and weak, probably unable to provide much support to you."

Li Rui was greatly astonished.

This monkey knows how to talk; clearly thinking his ambition is too grand, but said it was their issue.

He asked, "Is the Yangli Race really that formidable?"

Yuan Ju said, "To be able to occupy the entire Divine Wood forest for many years without being shaken is naturally formidable. More importantly, their command is enough to rally the Divine Wood forest demons. To challenge them is to oppose all the demon races here."

Li Rui pointed to the map, "To the north, the Ferocious Sheep Race, White Deer Race, and Forest Antelope Race are closest. How is their strength?"

"They’re comparable to the Profound Bear Race," Yuan Ju answered truthfully.

"I predict they’ll definitely pressure us with their army by tomorrow."

"What?!" Yuan Ju couldn’t hold it in, "What should we do then?"

He didn’t doubt its authenticity.

Li Rui said, "Tomorrow morning, gather the leaders, have them rally their elites and prepare to meet the enemy."

Yuan Ju hurriedly dissuaded, "Sir, if they know there’s a pressing army, they certainly won’t follow orders."

"Then just don’t tell them." Li Rui chuckled, "Just say we’re summoning the elites for rewards."

"This, this."

"My mind is made up, no need to ask further, just do it."