"Could they be natives living here? According to the Ruins Seekers' records, several intelligent species inhabit this place, but their level of development is extremely low. Without outside intervention, they would remain in a primitive age even after hundreds or thousands of years."
"The closest to us are the Shaman Tribe Remnants, who also belong to the human genus. They inherited the witch dao passed down from the Ancient Era."
"They worship heaven, earth, and the spirits of nature, and possess methods of primitive ancient martial arts for cultivating and tempering their bodies. As for the mind, they seem to have spells for commanding beasts and awakening intelligence..."
For a Puppet Master like Li Chen, information was the prerequisite for making decisions. He never believed in having the pearl of wisdom already in his grasp; every sound judgment had to be reached with sufficient information.
He himself was no figure whose wisdom bordered on the uncanny, either, but with enough information, he could approach or even surpass the wise.
Thus, after hearing Qi Maigu's account, he quickly concluded that this might be a means by which the Shaman Tribe Remnants commanded beasts.
Qi Maigu said hesitantly, "They say never to enter a forest you come across. We've only just arrived, so we'd best not act rashly."
"But if this continues, even if everyone remains calm for the moment, it will severely hamper our development."
Li Chen said, "No matter. Let's follow the plan and establish the field camp first."
The process of opening up new land was full of choices. Whether they first subdued the Jungle and dealt with the troublemakers, or went about their own business and buried themselves in development, each would lead to a different outcome.
This was when the Territorial Lord would be put to the