Pursued by the Top Grade Saintess after Engagement Annulled-Chapter 303 - 301: Southern Barbarians’ Venomous Insects Abound, Negotiating a Pact

Chapter 303: Chapter 301: Southern Barbarians’ Venomous Insects Abound, Negotiating a Pact

Since no result could be obtained, Xia Feng didn’t linger and immediately maneuvered the Spirit Light Flying Boat to the skies above the Southern Barbarian Empire.

Without bringing soldiers, Xia Feng didn’t dare to take direct action, even though he could wipe out the entire Southern Barbarian Empire with a flick of his hand.

But he was attacking other empires for the Power of Faith. If everyone was dead, where would he find this power?

After examining the terrain of the Southern Barbarians, Xia Feng frowned even more.

Having suffered losses with the Beiman Empire, deceived by those horseback tribespeople, he became wary of the somewhat similar Southern Barbarian Empire.

Empires formed by tribes are usually more united and cohesive than empires like the Vermilion Bird Empire.

If the clan leader is determined to fight, even those who disagree will fully support the leader’s decision.

This kind of binding felt even stronger than that of an empire.

Moreover, the Southern Barbarian Empire’s predominantly forested terrain means that even ordinary people can manipulate Gu Insects.

Some could even cultivate a Companion Gu Insect, powerful enough to reach Martial Sovereign Level.

Xia Feng glanced at the billions of various poisonous insects below and felt a bit concerned about Great Xia’s upcoming assault on the Southern Barbarians.

After some hesitation, Xia Feng directly flew into a cluster of Southern Barbarian tribes.

The so-called Imperial Capital of the Southern Barbarians was not a constructed city but a valley filled with innumerable poisonous insects.

Xia Feng didn’t react to these; his Divine Sense searched slightly and found the Southern Barbarian Clan Leader.

Nansheng Tian was originally feeding his beloved poisonous insects, so he hadn’t let anyone follow him into this poisonous insect room.

Busy as he was, he suddenly felt a chill on his back, as a cold wind swept over him.

He turned around abruptly, only to see the face he feared appear in the poisonous insect room.

Xia Feng curiously peeked at the caged poisonous insects, with the most striking being a colorful snake.

Jiuxie, upon seeing this snake, shivered under his sleeve and softly transmitted to Xia Feng, "Five-Step Snake, Celestial Tier Martial Sovereign Level Five-Step Snake."

Xia Feng’s expression held some surprise; the Five-Step Snake in his memory was never this vibrant.

After thinking it over, he figured it might have had a great opportunity, similar to Jiuxie consuming the Seven-Colored Heaven-Swallowing Grass.

Nansheng Tian stood there trembling, seemingly wanting to call for help, but every time he opened his mouth, no words came out.

Watching Xia Feng nonchalantly and even curiously looking at the poisonous insects in the nearby crystal boxes, Nansheng Tian realized his voice couldn’t get out due to Xia Feng’s handiwork.

Yet he hadn’t felt anything at all; how was this even possible?

Xia Feng surveyed the room, asking quietly, "Would you like to discuss matters here, or find a quieter tent?"

Nansheng Tian opened his mouth, and Xia Feng, seemingly aware of something, let the Great Dao of Demon Sound fade away somewhat, nodding slightly to indicate he could speak.

Nansheng Tian tried, "Great Xia Emperor’s Son..."

Though he could now speak, Nansheng Tian abandoned his earlier intent to call for help.

He had previously only heard rumors that, although Xia Feng was formidable, he was just one man.

Meeting in person had shown him how naive he truly was.

He hadn’t even realized how Xia Feng had entered or prevented any sound from escaping.

Nansheng Tian sighed lightly, "Emperor’s Son, please follow me."

After speaking, he lifted the tent flap and walked out.

Xia Feng said nothing, following behind him into another tent.

The guards at the door looked perplexed seeing the Southern Barbarian Clan Leader, who had entered alone, bring someone out with him.

Especially recognizing this person as the notorious Xia Feng currently making the whole continent buzz, they were even more alarmed. 𝘧𝓇ℯ𝑒𝓌𝑒𝑏𝓃𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭.𝒸ℴ𝓂

Nansheng Tian raised his hand, "No need to be alarmed; the Great Xia Emperor’s Son comes with no ill intent this time."

Xia Feng raised an eyebrow curiously, "Oh? How do you know I bear no ill will?"

Nansheng Tian lifted the adjacent tent’s flap and led him inside, personally pouring Xia Feng a bowl of tea before speaking.

"If the Emperor’s Son had malicious intent, you would have acted in the poisonous insect room. I had no means to resist."

"Since you did not, you must have your reasons."

Xia Feng smiled, his expression noncommittal, sniffed the tea, and took a small sip.

"I thought you might sneak some Gu Insects into this tea."

He placed the bowl down, gazing at Nansheng Tian with an amused yet unsettling look that made his heart race.

Nansheng Tian had indeed considered it but restrained himself. Now he feared the Great Xia Emperor’s Son might detect it had he done so.

"The Emperor’s Son may speak freely."

Xia Feng pulled a prepared contract from his pocket and handed it to Nansheng Tian.

"I wish to avoid unnecessary casualties."

"I’m determined to take the Southern Barbarians, but considering potential losses on both sides, I approached you for negotiation first."

Nansheng Tian examined the terms, which even allowed him to remain as clan leader, along with many generous conditions compared to current situations in other empires.

He set the contract down, puzzled, and looked at Xia Feng, "Great Xia Emperor’s Son, aren’t the conditions a bit too generous?"

Xia Feng knew his terms were generous, but calculatedly, if the Southern Barbarians showed obstinance, conquering them might cost him tens of thousands of soldiers.

The Southern Barbarian people would also suffer, leading Xia Feng to potentially lose over a million Faith Power.

All renewable resources, Xia Feng preferred not to lose out by being short-sighted.

The agreement merely granted the Southern Barbarians some autonomy while outwardly declaring allegiance to Great Xia, requiring Southern Barbarian tribes to erect Xia Feng’s statues in worship.

The next clan leader would be appointed by Great Xia.

Provided Nansheng Tian didn’t act like Moerkedo, Xia Feng had little desire to conquer such unique terrain and tribes.

Nansheng Tian scrutinized the contract, finding no loopholes, and biting his lip, agreed, "I accept the contract and will announce tomorrow our allegiance to Great Xia, becoming the Nanman Province."

Xia Feng raised an eyebrow, "Won’t you consult others in your tribe?"

Nansheng Tian shook his head, further enlightening Xia Feng about the clan leader’s control.