Do You Dare Make a Bet?

"Hey, isn't this the Calling Deer Tribe, always fourth place? What's going on this year? They're the first to arrive. Are they so eager to be defeated by us?"

The Giant Ape Tribe Beastmen, their bodies covered in fur, approached them, their words filled with disdain for the Calling Deer Tribe.

The other orc Beastmen joined in the laughter, seemingly waiting to see the Calling Deer Tribe make a scene.

Indeed, after all, the Calling Deer Tribe had only practiced the cultivation method given by Sang Ying for a little over a month. Although the Spiritual Qi had brought about tremendous changes to the Beastmen, from the outside, they only looked more energetic than before, and there was no other difference.

For Beastmen, judging an opponent's strength is based on their physique.

The fact that the Beastmen of the Calling Deer Tribe have the same physique as before means that they have not made any progress at all.

That's why the Giant Ape Tribe dared to provoke the other side so openly.

The Giant Ape Tribe and the White Lion Tribe have a good relationship, and the Giant Ape Tribe has received a lot of help from the White Lion Tribe during the Salt Scramble in recent years. Therefore, although the Giant Ape Tribe's development may not be comparable to that of the second-ranked Flame Tiger Tribe, it is at least much better than that of the Calling Deer Tribe.

Bullying the weak and fearing the strong is human nature, and even Beastmen are no exception.

Chief He was furious at the giant ape's attitude. He was about to step forward to argue with it when Sang Ying stopped him.

She didn't unleash her full power, but her mere posture was enough to intimidate. "The outcome of this Salt Scramble still undecided. Aren't you all getting a little too excited?"

The young man from the Giant Ape Tribe naturally didn't think the Calling Deer Tribe would win, and even mocked, "You're not trying to tell me that the Calling Deer Tribe will be incredibly powerful this time, are you? Don't dream! The Calling Deer Tribe has been the worst-ranked tribe for three consecutive years. They can't even get a few pieces of salt, and their people are all skin and bones. They still want to compete with us?"

The warriors of the Giant Ape Tribe stepped forward one after another. They were strong and healthy, and their size was almost a whole size larger than that of the Ming Deer Clan.

The Beastmen from the other two tribes laughed out loud upon hearing this, naturally disbelieving that such a possibility was even possible.

The Calling Deer Tribe, with its old and young members, thinks they can defeat a young and strong giant ape? That's just a pipe dream!

"So you don't believe the Calling Deer Tribe will win this time? Then do you dare to make a bet with us?" Sang Ying asked casually.

If it were anyone else, they would have noticed Sang Ying's deliberate guidance, but the Beastmen never played such tricks. Although the Giant Ape Tribe warrior sensed something was amiss, he didn't dwell on it and instead continued to ask:

What do you want to bet, and how do you want to bet?

Yue Tianze glanced at Sang Ying, then at the Beastmen of the Giant Ape Tribe, but ultimately said nothing.

Sang Ying chimed in, "Let's bet on whether the Calling Deer Tribe can beat you this time. If we win, we win; if we don't, you win. The loser has to give all the salt they received to the winner."

The Giant Ape Tribe Beastmen who had spoken was about to agree, but the salt was crucial to the tribe's survival for the next year, and if he dared to gamble it, he would probably be punished by the chieftain.

Sang Ying noticed his hesitation and, taking advantage of the presence of the Giant Ape Tribe's Beastmen, continued to fuel the fire, saying, "Seriously? You're hesitating? Didn't you say you were sure you could beat the Calling Deer Tribe? It seems you're not as strong as you made up."

"Hmph, all of you call yourselves warriors, but you don't even dare to make a bet. You're a disgrace to us Beastmen!" A Calling Deer Tribe Beastmen following behind Sang Ying immediately reacted and mocked the giant ape without any politeness.

"With your level of courage, you shouldn't even bother competing with us. Just admit defeat. We'll be third, you'll be fourth."

As these words were spoken, the giant Beastmen's face turned extremely ugly. "What nonsense are you talking about? It's not that we're afraid! Why should we be forced to gamble with salt stones just because you say so?"

Sang Ying laughed upon hearing this, "The stakes are quite high this time, but we're betting with salt stones. If you win, you'll get not only your own salt stones, but also the salt stones of our tribe. When you return with more salt stones than before, won't the rest of the tribe praise you?"

The giant Beastmen's expression softened slightly. Listening to Sang Ying's words, he seemed to already see himself returning victorious, carrying a full load of salt stones, and receiving praise.

Sang Ying's words were incredibly persuasive; not only him, but all the other giant ape warriors wore expressions of excitement, seemingly unable to wait any longer.

One of the giant Beastmen even pulled the one who had provoked them aside and started discussing things. A dozen or so Beastmen huddled together and whispered for a long time, their discussion quite heated.

Yue Tianze, who was watching the whole thing closely, tapped Sang Ying on the shoulder and asked, "Do you think they'll agree?"

"Of course they would. It's such an obvious bargain; only a fool wouldn't take advantage of it." Another Ming Deer Clan Beastmen answered him.

As expected, the Beastmen of the Giant Ape Tribe quickly came up with a plan. The one who had initiated the conversation spoke first, "You really will give us the salt stone?"

Sang Ying nodded. "It will be given to you only after you win."

"It makes no difference." The giant Beastmen waved his hand. "Since that's the case, we agree, but your tribe's chieftain must Beast God Oath, promising not to lie to us!"

Although they wanted to take advantage of the salt, the giant Beastmen still cared a lot about it.

Even though the Beast God seems to have disappeared long ago, for the Beastmen, the "Beast God Oath" is the most binding contract, even more important than the Heart Demon Oath of a cultivator.

Any Beastmen makes Beast God Oath and then breaks it will not only be scorned by other Beastmen but also abandoned by his tribe. His face will be marked with the mark of breaking the vow, and he will not be accepted by the Beastmen wherever he goes.

Although Sang Ying didn't know what the Beast God Oath was, she could sense its power. She continued, "Making an oath is acceptable, but you must also make an oath."

The giant ape -Beastmen naturally agreed to this.

The two sides have basically settled this bet.

The Giant Ape Tribe was the first to swear an oath; they seemed extremely excited, as if they were afraid of letting the Calling Deer Tribe, this fat sheep, escape.

When it was Chief He's turn to take the oath, he looked at Sang Ying with some worry. "My lord, can we really win?"

His cloudy eyes were filled with pleading and expectation.

Sang Ying said confidently, "We will definitely win."

Chief He was finally relieved. "Alright, I trust you, sir."

He raised his hand and swore an oath, and from that moment on, the wager between the two tribes was officially formed under the watchful eyes of the Beastmen.