The grassland that keeps disappearing behind the field of vision does not seem to have undergone any essential changes. Even the endless scene does not seem to have any change in Duan Qing's eyes. The war horses and the vaguely appearing horses are galloping around the grassland.
However, the crowd became more and more as the team moved forward, and finally a river of converging rivers formed in front of the slowly moving earthen boat - the Zhuangsi tribesmen who had been following around seemed to have
The news was passed back further, and more tribe members who received the news began to gather towards the center of the grassland. They did not continue to approach the earthen boat where Duan Qing and others were, but were as far away as satellites.
Yuandizhu followed cautiously in the distance.
Even people with poor eyesight can see the abnormality that is like a lump in the throat.
"These guys... they don't look like people from your tribe, do they?"
Looking at the figures of the teams that had been following the team but separated from each other in the distance, Duan Qing held his chin and commented in a low voice: "Are these people from the Central Tribe?"
"Your Majesty the Envoy may not know them very well, but they are indeed from the central tribe." Also standing on the edge of the earthen boat, a Zhuangsi tribe leader who was invited to board the boat lowered his head and spoke.
He replied respectfully: "The Tokhe tribe, the Yatta tribe, the Molan tribe, the Yagolon tribe... some are the tribes you just mentioned, and some are the tribes you didn't mention."
"It seems that there was too much noise just now, attracting all these people." Duan Qing waved his hands, and his expression became much more subtle: "They all know my identity.
Is it done?”
"I have informed the clan leader and other elders of the identity and purpose of the messenger. As for other clans, I don't know if they have received the same information." Shaking his head, the strong man said
The leader of the sacrificial tribe replied in a low voice: "In the central tribe, it is difficult to guarantee that any news will not leak out, let alone a major event related to the sacred mountain. You must know-"
"Every tribe gathered here is aiming to break into the sacred mountain one day."
Still maintaining a respectful expression, the face of the commander who said these words showed a somewhat deep look. Duan Qing, who didn't know what the other party was thinking, could only cough his own throat.
, and then spoke his voice again: "Well... by the way, what should I call you?"
"Just call me Mi Si." He folded his fists, and the leader still kept his head down: "Mirliu Silambamu. The name is too long, so I used Mi Si instead."
"Then Commander Misi." Duan Qing, who nodded his head and maintained his upper position, continued calmly: "As far as you know, do the people in your tribe hope to enter the sacred mountain?"
"Of course." Looking at the other party with a strange look, the hesitant voice of the leader who called himself Mi Si disappeared in the next moment: "Being able to become a member of the sacred mountain is the yearning of every one of us in the grassland tribe.
"
"That's it." He nodded his head, and the strange look on the gray-robed magician's face became more obvious: "That may disappoint you, because the god behind me and I
So, the final purpose is not for this."
"My lord, you are joking. You have said before that the divine envoy originally planned to return to the sacred mountain." The commander, who clasped his fists and lowered his head, replied in a calm voice: "Since he is the envoy of the sacred mountain, is there any reason not to return to the sacred mountain?"
"Of course we will go back, but not in the way or manner you imagined." Chewing his words, Duan Qing began to speak slower and slower: "And even if we really go back,
We may not be able to leave this place with your tribe and compatriots as you wish."
"Then how can we get the favor of the God Envoy?" Answering the other party's words without being humble or arrogant, Mi Si asked his next question calmly: "If you have any requests, please feel free to ask me.
My people will find a way to accomplish it."
"I heard that people from your central tribe hold a ceremony every year."
Duan Qing continued to say such words in a calm voice, and then turned to look at the front of the ship, which was still slowly moving forward under the crowd and protection: "In other words, the duel battlefield is used to win from you people from the central tribe.
Select the most suitable candidate.”
"That's right, and the time for this ceremony is already approaching." The leader of the Zhuang Sacrificial Tribe, who tilted his head and lowered his head to report, seemed to have turned his gaze to the depths of the grassland: "According to our original plan,
Our tribe will definitely try our best in the ceremony this time to compete for the qualification to enter the sacred mountain this time."
"Lord Divine Envoy has long heard the news from the other grassland tribes." Shaking his head slightly, Duan Qing turned his gaze back to Mi Si: "Lord Divine Envoy listened to the news from the grassland tribes.
The voice of the tribe, her wisdom can easily understand the thoughts of you and other tribes, but even so, as a member who does not belong to you, the God Envoy has no intention of easily intervening between you to decide the candidate.
This method.”
"But as adventurers, we don't have so many rules." Having said this, the gray-robed magician suddenly grinned, and the sense of mystery and superiority that enveloped him disappeared in an instant: "We
Adventurers don’t want to miss this good opportunity to watch a show. Along the way, we have also received a lot of care from the Nasu and Wabu tribes.”
"If possible, we want to compete for a share of the quota for the tribes who take care of us in the quota to enter the sacred mountain." He said this, while pointing behind himself: "Of course there are also those who have already boarded the ship.
Tartars - hopefully they can get some of those quotas."
"...Mr. Messenger, are you negotiating with us? Or persuading us?" The fist held in front of him was raised a little, and the eyes belonging to Mi Si also appeared in Duan Qing's eyes as he said these words.
In front of him: "Hope that we can 'retreat' from the difficulties and no longer have contact with the envoy of God?"
"I don't mean that at all, because I know that only one family can get into the quota."
Smiling and waving his hand, Duan Qing walked towards the opposite direction of the ship's side with a crowd of people's eyes gathered covertly and covertly: "Even if it is an upgraded version of the 'Barish' ceremony, only one family can win in the end.
, with the existence of the current Nasu tribe or Wabu tribe, no matter how powerful they are, it is impossible to claim the title of champion in their name."
"--so?"
"Since the people of the Zhuang Si Clan have sent you to act as a representative to talk to us, then I will treat you as someone who can be negotiated."
Returning to the location of the magic disc used to operate the earthen boat, Duan Qing, who brought the leader of the Zhuang Si clan with him, also sighed: "We hope we can cooperate."
"Cooperation?" He raised his eyebrows, and the leader who called himself Mi Si threw away the tribal attire exclusive to the Zhuang Si clan behind him: "What do you mean, sir...?"
"As long as the tribe members I lead can be squeezed into the final list." Duan Qing nodded his head and showed the smile on his face again: "I know this violates the quota limit.
,but--"
"We also have our own methods."
Time passed slowly in the whispers between the two people, and the night that continued to appear in the distance began to become darker with the countless crowds of people. The blazing sunshine that was originally hanging in the sky was finally dotted in the night.
Replaced by the starlight, accompanied by countless white lights that also dotted the horizon of the grassland - the seemingly endless journey finally gradually wore away in the long rush, and the settlement belonging to the Zhuang Si tribe finally
It began to gradually appear in the eyes of Duan Qing and others. The prairie cavalry teams that had been lingering around this team like eagles also began to disperse in all directions with the arrival of the settlement, leaving only those who were originally affiliated with them.
The tribal warriors of the Zhuang Si Tribe themselves slowly approached in the direction of the earthen boats floating in the sky: "Is this the so-called divine ship of the divine envoy?"
"The people up there don't seem to be any different from our ordinary tribesmen."
"It's not those, those are the Tartars who took advantage of the opportunity of the divine envoy to board the ship! Did you see those guys dressed as adventurers? They are the envoys of the divine envoy."
"Wow, those two women are so beautiful. They are worthy of being messengers sent from heaven. Whether they are talented men or beautiful women - well, the man seems to be very average-looking."
"...Then we won't enter the settlement first."
Duan Qing, who blocked out the veins on his face and the faint whispers from around him, stopped the earthen boat and then whispered to Mi Si in front of him: "Since the beast tide no longer intends to move forward,
Then let’s set up camp here.”
"You, you won't go in?" Mi Si, who was the first to jump out of the boat, quickly raised his head when he heard the sound: "Our clan leader is still waiting to greet you."
"Before reaching the initial intention of cooperation, rushing in will only make us suffer more glares." Duan Qing pointed at the clan members of the Zhuang Si tribe who were still pointing secretly at this direction, and Duan Qing made a gesture.
He waved his hand and said, "We'll wait here."
"Let your clan leader make a decision after he learns what we discussed earlier."
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"So what's our next move?"
Bonfires at night may not be particularly obvious in large settlements, but they can still act like a beacon in the uninhabited wilderness. The Snow Spirit Magic Ice among the people surrounding the bonfire then followed.
He also put down the food at hand and looked at Duan Qing's face in a semi-serious manner: "You don't really place your hopes on this Zhuang Si Clan, do you?"
"The people who have seen us perform miracles may still show their belief, but for the vast majority of other people from the Zhuang Sacrificial Clan, it is not necessarily the case." Duan Qing shook his head and sighed, and then vaguely looked towards the distance.
The large swaying lights that appeared pointed out: "We do have an opportunity to take advantage of this opportunity to build a bridge with a member of the central tribe, but we don't have to place our hopes entirely on them."
"Judging from the current appearance, the size of the Zhuangsi Clan is indeed not much worse than that of the Hulun Clan." Looking cautiously in that direction, the deliberately lowered voice of Xuyu Liushang began to ring in Duan Qing's ears:
"It fits the size of a large tribe and the dangers they lurk."
"That's right, so this step must be taken now." Duan Qing nodded affirmatively: "Only by staying here can we send the correct signal to other tribes. This signal can maintain the major tribes in the central grassland.
The checks and balances between each other also leave room for us to seek cooperation and negotiation."
"What do you think of our strategy, Chief Tariana?"
Tilting his head slightly, the gray-robed magician then turned his attention to the prairie woman who was surrounded by people on the other side of the bonfire. She was sitting in that direction, tasting barbecue.
He also temporarily put down his actions and pointed calmly in the direction of the settlement: "From my personal perspective, I think your analysis is very reasonable."
"But as the leader of the Tartar tribe, I will only look at it from the perspective of our tribe." Still wearing her round felt hat full of tribal style, the matriarch's face gradually became serious:
"I just hope that our tribe can survive safely in this torrent that is about to be set off by you. It's that simple."
"Don't worry, since you are on our ship, you will naturally be one of the people we saved." Duan Qing took a slight breath and then gestured behind him: "You should have heard what I said before.
I can now solemnly tell you what I said about negotiating with the Zhuang Si Clan——"
"The situation of the Tatar people is different from that of the Zhuangsi people, especially in terms of their stance."
Eyes from left and right focused on the gray-robed magician, as if trying to find some flaw in the player who was speaking at this time. Duan Qing, who didn't pay attention to the two eyes, then puffed out his chest.
He made a guarantee with a righteous look on his face: "You are a tribe that has been attached to our side for a long time. You also showed your sincerity when you fled and made earthen boats."
"There must be a place for you on the floating island." He pointed his finger at the Datar tribesmen inside and outside the bonfire: "There is no need to wait for those big tribes to express their stance."
"When the time is right, you can go to the divine envoy."
This chapter has been completed!