This Is My Primitive Tribe-Chapter 515 - 319: The 5th Subordinate Tribe
Capítulo 515: Chapter 319: The 5th Subordinate Tribe
Vine Tribe, reception hall.
Lu Zhu, the leader of the Beaver Tribe, stood uneasily in the reception hall, feeling uncomfortable with everything he saw, even fearing to dirty the floor while moving about.
Indeed, the Vine Tribe’s reception hall had a floor, not made of wooden planks, but solid ceramic tiles, laid very evenly and swept spotlessly clean.
This reception hall featured a typical mud brick and tile structure, but both the interior and exterior walls were brushed with a layer of lime, making them exceptionally white.
Inside the room was a large rectangular table, with two rows of chairs, and the table was laden with a variety of dried meat, nuts, seasonal wild fruits, all served in exquisite colored pottery basins.
Against the wall stood several large wooden shelves, holding a variety of golden bronze artifacts, weapons, as well as enormous Beast Teeth, Beast Hide and other crafts.
As the saying goes, with comparison comes injury, and compared to the Vine Tribe, Lu Zhu suddenly felt that the place he lived was almost like a beast’s lair.
“Leader Lu Zhu, why are you standing? Come sit and eat something.”
Jiang Xuan walked in from outside and naturally took the master seat in the reception hall before inviting Lu Zhu to sit.
Lu Zhu sat uneasily on the chair, which felt considerably high for him, making him uncomfortable, though he chose not to show it obviously, occasionally shifting a bit.
“Eat something, no need to hold back. You must be hungry having come all this way, try some of our Vine Tribe’s food.”
Under Jiang Xuan’s gracious invitation, Lu Zhu picked up a piece of dried meat and took a bite; the flavor was indeed very good, most importantly, it was salted.
However, despite the good taste, he was not in the mood to eat, stopping after two bites.
“Leader Xuan, actually the reason for my visit today is an important matter I’d like to discuss with you.”
“Feel free to speak your mind.” Jiang Xuan casually picked a wild fruit and took a bite, looking very relaxed.
After gathering his courage for a moment, Lu Zhu finally said, “Leader Xuan, our Beaver Tribe wishes to become a subordinated tribe to the Vine Tribe, hoping the Vine Tribe will accept us.”
Upon hearing this, Jiang Ze quickly finished the fruit in his hand and asked with a serious expression, “Is this your decision, or is it your Water Otter God’s?”
Lu Zhu replied, “This is a decision made jointly by me and our Witch, and the Water Otter God has also agreed.”
“If that’s the case, Leader Lu Zhu, please wait here a moment while I consult with the Vine God and the Witch.”
Jiang Xuan left the meeting hall and first went to the bamboo forest to find Chi Shao, then went with Chi Shao to the altar in the center of the tribe to consult with the Divine Vine.
The Divine Vine, like a towering giant tree, was immense. After listening to Jiang Xuan’s report, it only said two words: “Granted!”
Jiang Xuan said, “Since the Vine God has agreed, may I trouble my sister to accompany me to the Beaver Tribe to accept their submission and draw the Totem Pattern.”
Chi Shao nodded and said, “No problem.”
“Buzz!”
Just then, a bright green seed slowly fell from the Divine Vine, divine power undulating like water waves.
The grand voice of the Vine God echoed in the ears of Jiang Xuan and Chi Shao: “Deliver this seed to the Water Otter God; it knows what to do.”
“I heed the divine decree.”
Chi Shao cradled the seed in her hands, watching its glow rapidly diminish until it looked just like an ordinary seed.
Jiang Ze said, “Let’s go, we should meet with Lu Zhu, the leader of the Beaver Tribe.”
Chi Shao nodded, carefully secured the seed, and followed Jiang Xuan back to the reception hall.
In the reception hall, Lu Zhu was anxiously waiting, having no appetite for the delicious food.
Having personally witnessed the power and prosperity of the Vine Tribe, he gained a firsthand understanding of the vast gap between their tribes.
Thus, he felt uncertainty about what had seemed like a sure thing.
As Lu Zhu sat restlessly, Jiang Xuan and Chi Shao finally came in together.
Lu Zhu immediately stood up, first bowing to Chi Shao and then asking Jiang Xuan, “Leader Xuan, how did your discussion on the matter we spoke of progress?”
Jiang Xuan replied, “The Vine God has agreed, and both the Witch and I approve the Beaver Tribe becoming the fifth subordinated tribe to the Vine Tribe.”
“That’s wonderful news!”
Lu Zhu finally breathed a sigh of relief, his hanging heart setting at ease.
The human psyche is quite peculiar.
Before arriving at the Vine Tribe, Lu Zhu was not particularly fond of the idea of submitting to the Vine Tribe and even felt a bit resistant.
Because becoming a subordinated tribe meant that the Beaver Tribe would lose its autonomy, having to consult with the Vine Tribe on any major decision.
But after arriving at the Vine Tribe, witnessing its strength and prosperity himself, all the new and extraordinary things he encountered struck him profoundly.
Moreover, he also found out that the Vine Tribe already had four subordinated tribes, including the Mountain Turtle Tribe, which had once been on good terms with the Beaver Tribe.
Lu Zhu’s mindset gradually underwent a significant shift, from reluctant to willing, even fearing that the Vine Tribe might reject the Beaver Tribe.
Lu Zhu understood well that with the Vine Tribe’s might, submitting would likely bring many benefits to the Beaver Tribe, possibly even a chance to rise.
Leading a tribe to rise is a wish held by every tribe leader; Lu Zhu was no exception.
In the following half a day, Jiang Xuan delegated tribal matters to various leaders, afterwards, taking Chi Shao and some Warrior members of the Guard Team aboard a large ship towards the Beaver Tribe.
Originally, Jiang Xuan had invited Lu Zhu to join them on the ship, but Lu Zhu declined politely, citing discomfort, and instead rode a Large Water Otter, following the fleet.
Being downstream and with wind assistance, the fleet traveled swiftly.
By early next morning, the fleet was docked at the pier in front of the Beaver Tribe.
The simultaneous arrival of the Vine Tribe’s leader and Witch alerted all the tribespeople of the Beaver Tribe, leading their Witch to hurry to greet them and bring out the best food to entertain them.
After courteously consuming some food, Chi Shao spoke to the Beaver Tribe’s Witch, “Our Vine God has a gift for the Water Otter God, I wish to meet with him.”
The Witch of the Beaver Tribe dared not delay and immediately contacted the Water Otter God.
Soon, the Water Otter God reluctantly emerged from its underwater cavern, crawling to the riverbank.
Chi Shao and Jiang Xuan, along with the others, went to the riverbank, where Chi Shao advanced alone, holding up the seed with both hands to the Water Otter God and said, “This is from the Vine God, please accept it.”
“Buzz…”
The seed seemed to have consciousness; upon seeing the Water Otter God, it immediately emanated a gentle green divine glow and flew toward the Water Otter God.
The eyes of the Water Otter God showed unwillingness, even fear.
Yet, as the seed approached, the Water Otter God reluctantly opened its mouth and swallowed it.
Once inside the Water Otter God’s belly, the seed swiftly rooted and sprouted, taking root within.
This was a control measure of the Vine God; should the Water Otter God ever harbor ill intentions, the tiny Divine Vine within could end its life at any time.
This was a price for becoming a subordinated tribe; otherwise, why would the Vine Tribe trust the Beaver Tribe?
“Splash…”
Clearly upset, the Water Otter God dove into the river post-swallowing, swimming back to its cavern following the current.
Afterwards, things were simple: the Beaver Tribe rolled a large, polished stone into the open space at their front, where Chi Shao meticulously painted the Vine Tribe’s Totem Pattern on it.
Subsequently, Jiang Xuan announced to all the tribespeople of the Beaver Tribe, “From today, the Beaver Tribe will formally be under the protection of the Vine Tribe. In addition, the Vine Tribe will freely impart our planting and breeding techniques, ensuring the Beaver Tribe’s people always have enough to eat!”
The tribespeople of the Beaver Tribe, having heard Jiang Xuan’s words, remained uninspired, yet Lu Zhu felt extremely excited, having personally seen the potency of the Vine Tribe’s techniques.
“Thank you, Leader Xuan and the Vine Tribe Witch.”
Lu Zhu expressed sincere gratitude, then invited them to enjoy food inside the unique housing of the Beaver Tribe once more.
Thus, the Beaver Tribe officially became the fifth subordinated tribe to the Vine Tribe.
