"That kid Ye Shan, I know him too. If he brought it, I have to take a good look!"

Su Ming laughed heartily: "Ye Shan, huh? It seems I'm quite important in your heart, Beng Yu!"

"Let's get down to business........"

After telling the story, Su Ming said with some anticipation: "How about it, Beng Yu, this is a good thing. At least it can solve your food crisis for a while!"

Beng Yu remained silent for a long time, then slowly shook his head and said: "Su Ming, no, I can't agree!"

"Why?"

Su Ming was somewhat stunned, unable to understand why Beng Yu refused. Wasn't this a mutually beneficial thing?

Not only could the food issue be resolved, but it would also gain the friendship of the Star Moon Tribe, which was a strong assurance.

"It's just the remnants of the Five Stars Tribe. With your strength, it shouldn't be a problem, right? Why refuse!" Su Ming frowned and said.

Beng Yu shook his head and said: "The Five Stars Tribe has done me a favor, I can't take action against them."

"Huh?" Su Ming showed an exaggerated expression, then said somewhat speechlessly: "You still remember that incident back then, don't you?"

"That wasn't something the Five Stars Tribe wanted to give. They wanted to get rid of the old and weak, so they gave food. Otherwise, the unity of their tribe would have completely dispersed!"

"I understand, but Rong Yan indeed did me a favor. I cannot repay kindness with vengeance!" Beng Yu shook his head stubbornly.

"Rong Yan?" Su Ming said strangely: "If it's about Rong Yan, then it's not an issue!"

"Beng Yu, Rong Yan is already dead!"

"The current Five Stars Tribe is just barely surviving. Instead of being annexed by other tribes and turned into slaves, it's better to let the Star Moon Tribe annex them. At least the chief of the Star Moon Tribe has clearly stated he prefers warriors over slaves!"

"Rong Yan is dead?"

"How about it? This matter is beneficial for you."

"Who is in charge of the current Five Stars Tribe?" Beng Yu asked.

"It's Rong Yan's young daughter. All of his offspring are dead, only she is left."

"Just one daughter left?"

A trace of determination appeared in Beng Yu's eyes: "Rong Yan once gave me a batch of food. Now I want to protect his descendants!"

"You'll have to discuss this with the chief of the Star Moon Tribe yourself!" Su Ming shrugged, indicating he couldn't decide.

"Su Ming, please take me to see the chief of the Star Moon Tribe!"

"Of course, no problem!"

.........

Star Moon Tribe

Beng Yu came alone. Of course, it wasn't realistic for him to bring his clansmen. With more than thirty thousand people, if they really came to the Star Moon Tribe, it would probably cause a panic.

For the first time having close contact with an alien race, Chen Jiuge's eyes showed a hint of curiosity.

Beng Yu's appearance looked like a Shark-man, with a broad back lined with a layer of sharp bone spurs, and the fingers of his exposed hands webbed together.

"Fishman?" Chen Jiuge felt a hint of doubt. "The Sunset Mountain Range isn't without lakes, but I've never heard of Fishmen existing. It seems Beng Yu's origins are not simple!"

"My demand is simple. As long as the Chen Clan Leader can spare Aphran's life and let her live out her natural life peacefully, I will cooperate with the Star Moon Tribe!" Beng Yu said in a deep voice.

Chen Jiuge tilted his head slightly, revealing a cold smile: "Why should I agree to your terms?"

"Beng Yu, you are indeed strong, but Ye Shan and Su Ming have agreed to cooperate with me, and I don't lack you now. It was Su Ming who recommended you, and I agreed because I'm not a cultivator from the Heavenly Gift Realm and have no prejudice against alien races."

"You immediately present me with such a big problem. If it were you, would you agree?"

Beng Yu was at a loss for words, then lowered his head slightly: "Clan Leader Chen, what would it take for you to say yes?"

"What would it take?" Chen Jiuge shook his head slightly: "You simply don't have enough to tempt me!"

"Most of your clan members are old, weak, and sickly. It's astonishing that so many people survive relying on you and a few warriors—a bunch of worthless people!"

"To put it bluntly, Beng Yu, the only thing about you that interests me is your strength, but you are an alien!"

Seeing Chen Jiuge shake his head, Beng Yu's face darkened. Being an alien race and facing rejection was something Beng Yu was accustomed to, but hearing his saved people being called worthless deeply unsettled him.

He wanted to retort, but thinking about those people's behavior, a trace of doubt crept into Beng Yu's heart: "Have I really made a mistake?"

After a long silence, Chen Jiuge spoke first: "This is the condition I'm offering. Take a look at it first!"

"Food for ten thousand people for three months!"

Beng Yu looked at Chen Jiuge with some shock. This was quite a generous offer!

"Though I think you're underappreciated as a caretaker, there's no denying you're a good person!"

"I can't act as a good person but that doesn't mean I can't lend you a hand!"

"Additionally, you might want to consider the other condition!"

"Another condition?"

Beng Yu flipped over the jade and shook his head frantically after a moment: "Impossible, absolutely impossible!"

"Why is it impossible?" Chen Jiuge asked back.

"Your thirty thousand-plus clan members are mostly old, weak, or sick. Over the years, it's been hard enough to raise some children, and then many die while hunting!"

"Don't you think it's unfair to those children?"

Beng Yu opened his mouth, unsure of what to say.

"Don't worry about other people's opinions of alien races. I'm not from the Heavenly Gift Realm. I'm the true alien to you, but my Star Moon Tribe can bring them real benefits."

"But......"

Beng Yu didn't know what to say, only silently shook his head, indicating his disagreement.

"You can become a subsidiary tribe under my Star Moon Tribe. We lack food, but what we lack more are people to work. It's very suitable for you!"

"Do you plan on raising them your whole life?"

"Su Ming, you handle the rest!" Chen Jiuge suddenly called Su Ming over.

In the private room, only Su Ming and Beng Yu were left.

"Are you here to persuade me?"

Su Ming shook his head slightly: "This is your matter; I won't interfere!"

"Do you think I was wrong?" Beng Yu suddenly asked.

"What?"

"I took in those vulnerable groups, treating alien races and the Human Clan alike, raising them with all my effort, teaching the children, but why is there still no change!"

"It was like this with a few hundred people, and it's still like this with tens of thousands?"

Beng Yu genuinely couldn't understand; he's just a good person, not a saint.

"Sigh!"

With a sigh, Su Ming shook his head: "It's not your fault. On the contrary, it's because you've protected them too well. We warriors have all come up step by step from the bottom!"

"Without experiencing true hunting, just your teachings can't make them real warriors!"

"Not to mention, among the tens of thousands under you, more than half live like parasites, and when you fail to catch enough prey, they even complain about you in secret!"

"The tens of thousands who should have died long ago are able to walk the earth because of your efforts. That's quite the accomplishment!"

"Maybe I truly do need to change!"

"I've decided to become a subsidiary tribe of the Star Moon Tribe!"

"Have you decided?"

"I presume, Su Ming, your choice will be similar to mine!"

"You're not content to stay at King Level."

"Hahaha, you're right, but I already sent the few hundred people at the gathering place to Star Moon Tribe. I've repaid my debt from back then!"

"One must live for oneself in this life!"

.......

Beng Yu's willingness to become a subsidiary of the Star Moon Tribe didn't surprise Chen Jiuge. The terms he offered were quite favorable.

To be honest, if not for Beng Yu's incredible strength, Chen Jiuge wouldn't have even considered offering these terms.

"Greetings, Clan Leader!"

"Have you decided when to bring your people over?" Chen Jiuge smiled while supporting Beng Yu's arms.

"I'll head back now; this matter should be dealt with sooner rather than later!"

"Very well, do you need my assistance?"

Beng Yu showed a hint of embarrassment: "I'm afraid I'll have to trouble you, Clan Leader. There are quite a number of old and weak in the tribe, and food is running low. Crossing mountains and rivers might take a month."

"I understand!"

"Xiao Hong, make arrangements for Ku Tou and Aksu to go. Prepare food enough for fifty-thousand people for a month!"

"No need for so much, my tribe has only thirty thousand now!"

"It's fine, from now on, we're family. Take it!"

Beng Yu looked at Chen Jiuge with some gratitude, surprised at how well he treated subsidiary tribes. It seemed his choice was right this time.

Yet in Chen Jiuge's heart, it wasn't quite like that. He didn't care for those tens of thousands of old and weak members. Arrangements would be made to disperse them.

Beng Yu must become one of us!