Yu Su, standing in mid-air, appeared like a deity in the eyes of the Barbarian Tribe members.
Yu Su, somewhat startled himself, descended slowly from the sky and stood on the square in front of the Barbarian Tribe's Beast God Temple. He looked towards the Barbarian Chief.
The Barbarian Chief, recovering from the shock, didn't dare to maintain any airs at this point. He hurriedly descended the steps, bending cautiously to salute.
"Welcome to your arrival, Lord Healer of Yu Village."
Yu Su slightly turned and smiled, "Chief, no need to be so formal. Just call me Yu Su."
After the scene earlier, the Barbarian Chief couldn't bring himself to address Yu Su directly. He changed his words, "Lord Yu Su, please follow me into the God Temple."
"Thank you."
Yu Su and the Barbarian Chief ascended the steps together, entering the Beast God Temple of the Barbarian Tribe. The surrounding tribe members, witnessing Yu Su entering the temple, stayed put, their gaze fixed on the direction of the temple.
Meanwhile, Lu Yan and Jian Yunchuan, leading a group of warriors, crossed the vine bridge in the air and arrived at the square in front of the Beast God Temple.
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After entering the Beast God Temple, Yu Su surveyed the surroundings, then paid his respects to the totem of the Beast God. Seeing this, the Barbarian Chief felt somewhat reassured.
If Yu Su respected the Beast God, it meant he wasn't an arrogant and disrespectful person.
"Lord Yu Su, please have a seat," the Barbarian Chief invited.
Yu Su sat down with the Barbarian Chief on straw mats.
"I've heard about the Barbarian Tribe's faith in the Beast God and the magnificent Beast God Temple. I just haven't found the opportunity to visit until now. I hope my arrival hasn't caused any disturbance."
"Lord Yu Su coming is not a disturbance. It's just that some of our tribes acted recklessly before, going to disturb Yu Village. I hope you can forgive them," the Barbarian Chief apologized, mentioning the previous incident where the Barbarian Tiger Clan leader and warriors had gone to raid Yu Village.
Yu Su, with a calm expression, replied, "As long as you don't blame me for dealing with them."
The Barbarian Chief's eyelids twitched slightly, saying, "It's their fault. They didn't understand. I had warned them not to harass the villages to the north, but they didn't listen and acted recklessly."
Yu Su said, "I thought it was your intention. It seems like a misunderstanding. If the Barbarian Tribe is short of food, you can always come to Yu Village for an exchange. We welcome it."
The Barbarian Chief was secretly surprised. Yu Village was willing to exchange food with the Barbarian Tribe? He asked again, "Lord Yu Su, is this true? Yu Village is willing to exchange food with us?"
"Of course. Yu Village has trade caravans that go to various villages, exchanging salt, food, and various tools. So, when I heard that the Barbarian Tribe sent people to raid for food, I was quite puzzled."
The Barbarian Chief felt a bit embarrassed. He didn't expect Yu Su to be so understanding. Moreover, he was surprised by Yu Su's mystical abilities and the powerful warriors of Yu Village.
"Sorry for the misunderstanding. It's my fault for not disciplining them properly. Please forgive us for this incident."
Yu Su smiled, "Since we've agreed it was a misunderstanding, I won't pursue it any further."
The Barbarian Chief sighed in relief. However, he was puzzled. If Yu Su didn't come specifically to address the food raid, then why did he come?
Noticing the curious gaze of the Barbarian Chief, Yu Su continued, "I came this time mainly because I heard that the Barbarian Tribe's forest has been frequently invaded by monsters from the southern desert. I wanted to see what's going on."
Monsters? The Barbarian Chief was brought back to reality. Did Yu Su refer to those creatures as monsters?
Pondering, the Barbarian Chief asked, "Lord Yu Su, do you know why those creatures left the desert and came to the forest?"
"We don't know. We only know that something happened in the desert; their nests were destroyed, and it seems like they were scared. They refuse to return to the desert," the Barbarian Chief explained.
Scared? Yu Su thought about it. Even though desert lizards were low-tier monsters, they were still considered monsters. If they were fleeing, could there be more powerful monsters in the desert?
Yu Su became worried. Although the desert was far from Yu Village, if a powerful monster were to come, it wouldn't take much effort.
"Lord Yu Su, you said those creatures are monsters?" the Barbarian Chief asked, seeing Yu Su lost in thought for a moment. "Why do you call them that?"
Yu Su collected his thoughts and explained, "Perhaps you don't know, but those desert lizards are a kind of low-tier monster. Monsters are creatures that can cultivate by absorbing the aura of heaven and earth, possessing strange powers. Their strength is divided into detailed levels."
"Powerful monsters can move mountains, control weather, and even take on human form to walk on the earth."
"Of course, desert lizards are just one kind of low-tier monster. That's why your warriors can deal with them. Otherwise..."
The Barbarian Chief was astonished by this information. As a Barbarian Tribe Chief who believed in the Beast God's control over all animals, he knew about divine and mystical creatures, as well as some formidable monsters. Still, he had never heard them referred to as monsters with such detailed classifications.
How did Yu Su know all this? Could it be the Deer God informed him?
The Barbarian Chief quickly became certain. Yu Su, as the healer of Yu Village who believed in the Deer God, must have received this information from the Deer God.
Feeling relieved, the Barbarian Chief, after pondering for a moment, boldly asked, "Lord Yu Su, with your understanding, do you know of any methods to get rid of those desert lizards?"
The warriors of the Barbarian Tribe and the tamed Barbarian Beasts had suffered numerous losses in battles against these creatures, causing great concern for the Barbarian Chief. He hoped that Yu Su, with his knowledge, could provide a solution to prevent the continuous intrusion of these desert lizards. Losing the forest that had been the residence of the Barbarian Tribe for generations was a matter he couldn't bear to face.
Without suggesting any methods, Yu Su only said, "I need to go into the desert to take a look."
Surprised, the Barbarian Chief exclaimed, "Lord Yu Su, the desert is very dangerous. It's the nesting ground of those monsters."
"No worries."
"This..."
The Barbarian Chief didn't know what else to say at this point. If it were an ordinary day, he wouldn't be so restless, nor would he act unsure in front of a young man. It was solely because this person was Yu Su, and he had witnessed Yu Su's extraordinary abilities. He couldn't treat Yu Su as an ordinary young man.
Fortunately, Yu Su quickly changed the topic, bringing up the current relationship between Yu Village and the Barbarian Tribe.Yu Su's intention is clear; he can overlook the Barbarian Tribe's raid for food, but the tribe must ensure no further disturbance to Yu Village, or he won't be lenient with the Barbarian Tribe.
The Barbarian Chief naturally guarantees vehemently, pledging that the tribe will not harass Yu Village again.
"We are neighbors; there's no need for bloodshed."
"You're right."
"As for the initial discussion about food exchange, if the Barbarian Tribe can provide enough items for exchange, Yu Village is willing to engage in trade."
"Really!"
"Of course, to ensure the interests of both parties, we need to sign some contracts."
When it comes to contracts, the Barbarian Chief naturally thinks of the intelligence contracts on Barbarian Tiger Clan's current leader, Shan, and his warriors. He becomes cautious.
"Lord Yu Su, may I ask what kind of contract it is?"
"We can discuss the specifics of the contract after agreeing on the exchange price."
Next, the Barbarian Chief witnesses Yu Su's negotiation skills. There are many treasures in the Barbarian Tribe's forest, crucial for their long-term habitation, such as minerals, herbs, and more, which Yu Village needs. In return, the Barbarian Tribe urgently requires salt and food.
As they negotiate the price and timing of the trade, details become more intricate.
Once the two finally reach an agreement, Yu Su presents two parchment scrolls, detailing the specifics of the contract, including non-aggression between both parties.
After confirming the fairness of the contract, the Barbarian Chief feels relieved. Honestly, he was worried that Yu Su might be unreasonable and use force.
If that were the case, he might not be able to resist.
Although Yu Su doesn't act that way, the Barbarian Chief doesn't dare to harbor any ill intentions because, simply put, Yu Su chooses not to kill him, not because he can't.
Yu Su is satisfied with the contract. For now, he doesn't want Yu Village to face the threat of southern monsters directly. The Barbarian Tribe's forest serves as a necessary barrier.
As long as the Barbarian Tribe adheres to the contract, both parties can coexist peacefully.
Otherwise, even without this barrier, Yu Su won't let the Barbarian Tribe off easily.
Having accomplished one of the main purposes of this trip, Yu Su proposes to go south of the forest to assess the situation.