Cao Xing replied, "That's right, but only if these giants join my territory."
"Only then can I bestow blessings upon them and heal their injuries."
Upon hearing the otherworldly lord's answer, Chief Furen fell silent for less than a second.
Then he said firmly, "I can tell that Lord Cao Xing is not someone who makes empty promises. The strength you have displayed also proves that you are no ordinary lord."
"Since that is the case, I will make the decision on behalf of those elders and Legendary Tier warriors. They will all join your territory."
"Moreover, if you need it, the entire Icefield Giant race can join your territory as well!"
Chief Furen's words landed with force, and the Icefield Giants in the hall all revealed stunned expressions.
They had apparently never expected their chief not only to agree to awaken the Legendary Tier giants, but even to offer to make all Icefield Giants vassals of this human lord!
This was something that had never happened in the Icefield Giant race's tens of thousands of years of history!
Before this, many major races had ventured deep into the Eternal Frozen Sea to negotiate, coveting the Icefield Giants' formidable combat power.
These great races had offered all manner of tempting terms and produced many powerful treasures, all in hopes of making them into vassal races.
Yet without exception, they had all been rejected by the proud Icefield Giants.
Now, Chief Furen had actually taken the initiative to bring this up to this human lord, completely overturning their understanding!
A look of surprise also appeared on Cao Xing's face when he heard the giant chief's reply.
However, he quickly recovered and said solemnly, "Chief Furen, what boldness!"
"I have felt your sincerity as well, but..."
His tone shifted as he said,