A Visit

Wu Jiong: "I think it's a good idea. We'll have another meeting tomorrow to discuss it. I told them that if we exchange it, half of the metal block should be yours."

Jian Mo thought for a moment, "That's too much. I'm afraid people will have objections."

Wu Jiong: "No."

Jian Mo: "We don't need that many. One-third is enough for me. I'll use it to make some medical equipment."

Wu Jiong: "Let's discuss this in a meeting. One-third is too little; it doesn't comply with the rules. You're willing to make concessions, which shows your kindness, but it won't be so good for the next person who makes a significant contribution to the tribe."

Jian Mo understood. "You're right, let's discuss it again."

As they were talking, the meal was ready, with four dishes and a soup emitting a rich aroma.

When Wu Jiong served the dishes, Jian Mo found oil lamps and placed them on either side of the dishes. After lighting the lamps, it looked like a candlelight dinner, instantly creating a more intimate atmosphere.

Jian Mo looked up at Wu Jiong: "You're talking about serious matters as soon as you get back. You haven't even mentioned whether you missed me after being away for several days?"

Wu Jiong's Adam's apple bobbed. "Yes. And you?"

Jian Mo: "Of course I do. Since you've been so hesitant to tell me, I couldn't help but ask you myself."

Wu Jiong then came over, touched Jian Mo's cheek, and kissed him. "As soon as we got back, I couldn't take my eyes off you, which is why I kept talking to you."

Chapter 49 Visit

The people of the Riverside Tribe held a meeting, and ultimately decided to exchange charcoal-making and metal-smelting techniques with the Jintuo Tribe.

Jian Mo neither of these technologies was particularly difficult. Even if they didn't exchange them now, other tribes might figure them out. In that case, it would be useless for them to keep the technology. It would be better to exchange them now for a batch of metal blocks.

If they could obtain a large quantity of metal blocks, and later make various metal utensils, no one would suspect that they had other ways to obtain the metal.

They can fool people on the surface.

Everyone thought it made sense, so they agreed.

After the meeting concluded, the young people in the tribe volunteered to negotiate with the Jintuo Tribe.

Wu Jiong agreed and even personally led De Jiang and the others to train the young people several times. Then, Ban Ming led the team and set off with his companions.

The young people would be gone for several days at a time, but the tribe members didn't seem to care much and continued with their daily lives.

Jian Mo counted the days, and seeing that the young people hadn't returned for a long time, she asked Wu Jiong with some concern, "It's been six or seven days already, when will they come back?"

Wu Jiong: "Something might have happened, so they've been staying at the Jintuo Tribe for a few days. If they haven't returned after ten days, I'll take some men to check on them."

As he spoke, Wu Jiong patted Jian Mo on the shoulder. "They are all mature orcs, no need to rush."

Jian Mo spoke frankly, "I suggested that we could exchange metal blocks with the Jintuo Tribe. I would feel a little guilty if something happened to them on the way."

Wu Jiong: "Don't feel guilty, it's all for the tribe. They are all powerful young orcs, if anything really happens, someone will definitely come back to report."

Wu Jiong knew the orcs in the tribe very well.

He said it was nothing, Ban Ming and the others were indeed fine; they were just traveling a bit slower.

Ban Ming and the others were also a bit helpless. They had set off from the Jintuo Tribe several days ago, carrying metal blocks on their backs and heading towards the Riverside Tribe.

Because the Jintuo Tribe's orcs are not good at running, they travel very slowly every day, about one-fifth the speed of the Riverside Tribe's orcs.

In order to accompany the orcs of the Jintuo Tribe, Ban Ming and his companions had no choice but to slow down as well.

To be honest, they've never run this slowly before, from childhood to adulthood; it seems their temperament has been slowed down.

In their opinion, it would be better for them to go through the trouble of returning to their own tribe and bringing people to the Jintuo Tribe for the trade, thus saving the people of the Jintuo Tribe from having to make a trip.

Unfortunately, the Jintuo Tribe insisted on visiting the Riverside Tribe, and they refused no matter what they said.

That evening, after a long day's journey, they finally decided to stop and rest in a sheltered spot.

The two tribes of beastmen divided the work and went hunting together.

Ban Ming and his people mainly hunted land animals, while the Jintuo Tribe mainly hunted river animals.

When they returned from hunting, the people from both tribes put the food into a large earthenware pot, lit a campfire, and started cooking.

After a long day of travel and hunting, everyone was exhausted and sat by the campfire, unwilling to move.

Jin Shi, the chieftain of the Jintuo Tribe, smelled the aroma wafting from the large earthenware pot. "Your tribe's seasoning powder smells really good. We'll get some when we come back."

Ban Ming said smugly, "Jian Mo gave it to us. He said we might not eat well on the road, so he specially prepared a packet of seasoning powder for us. We can just sprinkle it on whether we're grilling or boiling meat."

Jin Shi: "Doctor Jian Mo is truly amazing."

If Ban Ming were in his beast form, his tail would be wagging. He nodded, suppressing his smugness, and then politely complimented the Jintuo Tribe: "Your large earthenware pots are also excellent; they're light, sturdy, and leak-proof."

Jin Shi: "This was given to us by the Tianning Tribe. Their tribe is skilled in pottery making, and they are considered the most skilled pottery-making tribe among all the tribes in the vicinity."

This time, it was Ban Ming and the others' turn to be envious. "It's so great that you have metal blocks; you can exchange them for whatever good stuff you want."

After everyone finished their dinner around the earthenware pot, they quickly went to rest.

The next day, everyone continued their journey and soon entered the territory of the Riverside Tribe.

Having been away for so long, Ban Ming was finally back in the tribe. He was very excited and led the way, not paying much attention to the Jintuo Tribe members behind him.

Having finally spotted the buildings of the Riverside Tribe, Ban Ming and the others roared and ran towards the tribe.

The orcs patrolling the tribe responded with roars of encouragement.

The people of the Jintuo Tribe watched from behind, their expressions filled with shock, whispering among themselves:

"Chief, wasn't the Riverside Tribe supposed to be all stone? How come it looks so clean and tidy?"