"Chief Xiao, the Guyuan Tribe has now annexed the Eight Directions Tribe, swept through the Four Wildernesses, and swallowed several Human Tribes. The territory we occupy is more than 3,000 miles long. However, the number of people in the Wasteland is too small. There are countless Barren People in the Wasteland, so it is not a problem for the Guyuan Tribe. Moreover, Chief Xiao is so young. It will only take you a few years to reach the peak of the Blood Refining Realm. The Guyuan Tribe has great potential for development and is worthy of being a low-class tribe.
Why doesn't Chief Xiao look happy? "Perhaps it was because of his cultivation method, but Tie Mo's voice was cold. Seeing that Xiao Chen was not as excited as the other members of the tribe, Tie Mo's tone gradually became sharp.
"I dare not. The Guyuan Tribe is a remote small tribe. It is our honor and Xiao Chen's honor to be chosen by the Shang Nation Suzerain and the tribe's battle envoy. How can Xiao Chen not be moved? I am just thinking about how to thank the Shang Nation Suzerain and the tribe's battle envoy!"
There must be something wrong when something was out of the ordinary. At this moment, Xiao Chen was very sure that there must be something hidden. The Guyuan Tribe was just a remote small tribe. Even though Xiao Chen had risen and the tribe had improved, Xiao Chen believed that the Guyuan Tribe's current strength was not enough to attract the attention of the Iron Hoof Tribe. There must be other reasons.
"There is no need to thank me. We are all descendants of the Human Tribe. Although we belong to different tribes, as humans of the Wasteland, we should work together to resist the tyranny of the Hundred Realms Big Clans. As long as Chief Xiao prioritizes the Human Tribe, it will be the best reward for me and for the support of the Iron Hoof Tribe!"
Although Xiao Chen did not say anything, Tie Mo turned a blind eye to it. Behind him stood the mid-class Iron Hoof Tribe, a powerful tribe that could crush the small tribe in front of him thousands of times. Under the influence of the Iron Hoof Tribe's thousands of years of accumulation, all the vassal tribes in the territory ruled by the Iron Hoof Tribe were like chickens and dogs, unable to withstand a single blow.
"This is a copy of the clan seal. Chief Xiao has branded the clan seal. When I return to Iron Hoof City, I'll hand it over to the head of the clan to record it. At that time, the Gu Yuan Tribe will be a superior low-class tribe under the rule of my Iron Hoof Tribe. You can even receive rewards from my Iron Hoof Tribe every year!"
As he was speaking, Tie Mo threw down a translucent animal skin from the jade horned lion's body. It was dozens of meters long, densely covered in tiny characters, which were the records of all the human clans in Giant Rock Valley. Among them, the four dominating clans were at the top. Of course, some clans' names were crossed out, which meant they had been destroyed.
Since he could not change it, Xiao Chen used his finger as a pen and left the symbol of the Gu Yuan Tribe on the translucent beast skin without hesitation. This Major Commander represented the decree of a middle-ranked combat division. He did not have the strength to go against it yet. Even if he had to face a huge chasm, he would have to go through it. This was the reality. Without strength, even if he wanted to stay true to himself, he would not be able to do so.
"Good!" Seeing that Xiao Chen had left a mark on the animal skin, Tie Mo could not help but nod in acknowledgment.
"Chief Xiao, as a superior low-class tribe, we are qualified to select warriors to enter the Blood Clan's battlefield. However, there was an accident in the Blood War this year. In order to seal it again, our Iron Hoof Tribe suffered heavy losses. There were also some unpredictable changes in the battlefield. Therefore, many supreme elders and elders of the tribe have decided to close the Blood Clan's battlefield. As for when it will be reopened, we will make a decision!"
The Blood Clan's battlefield was not only a battlefield but also a treasure trove. Thousands of years of accumulation, weapons, armor, medicinal stones, and other materials left behind by countless fallen human warriors could be found here. It could be said that it was a treasure trove that countless warriors in Giant Rock Valley dreamed of entering. Even though it was full of dangers, riches came from danger, and it still could not stop them. Hearing that the Blood Clan's battlefield had been closed, the five Qiu brothers revealed regretful expressions.
"This time, there were more than ten thousand Blood Clan survivors who escaped from the Blood Clan's battlefield. They scattered and fled to the various territories under the Iron Hoof Tribe's rule. Not only that, in order to resist the foreign race's breakthrough, several tens of thousands of combat masters of our Iron Hoof Tribe suffered heavy losses. In order to make up for the losses as soon as possible and prevent the foreign race from counterattacking, the Elder Council of the tribe has decided to double the annual tribute of each tribe for the next five years!"
What!
Double the annual tribute? Taking the previous Gu Yuan Tribe as an example, every two years, they had to pay tribute to the Iron Hoof Tribe 200 Primordial Stones and five stalks of 500-year-old medicinal herbs. Ordinary medicinal herbs were not included. Just these resources alone were enough to exhaust the Gu Yuan Tribe's two years of accumulation, and this was only the tribute of a low-class tribe. Now, the Gu Yuan Tribe had become a superior low-class human combat tribe.
At this moment, everyone finally understood why Tie Mo wanted to raise the status of the Gu Yuan Tribe by a level. This was the reason. However, they did not dare to voice their anger.
"Chief Xiao, the superior low-class tribes have to pay tribute every two years, 2,000 low-grade Primordial Stones, 20 stalks of 500-year-old medicinal herbs, and one 1,000-year-old spiritual herb. Doubling this amount would be 4,000 low-grade Primordial Stones, 40 stalks of 500-year-old medicinal herbs, and two 1,000-year-old spiritual herbs. I believe that the Gu Yuan Tribe should be able to pay this amount of tribute after annexing several tribes in the surroundings!"
This was the real reason why Tie Mo had been ordered to patrol the Giant Rock Valley. He wanted to clearly investigate the strength of the various human tribes in the valley and order the tribes under his rule to pay tribute. The Iron Hoof Tribe would give the vassal tribes reputation and status, and the vassal tribes would have to pay tribute to the Iron Hoof Tribe. The Iron Hoof Tribe would not have to lose any of this reputation, and it would only be a matter of moving their mouths. This was a good plan. With so many vassal tribes, the amount of tribute would be hard to estimate.
"Yes!
The Gu Yuan Tribe will definitely do its best to pay tribute. "
Xiao Chen raised his head to look at Tie Mo, his eyes filled with a trace of anger. Eventually, the anger disappeared and he responded in a deep voice.
Although Xiao Chen did not care about these tributes, he could not easily show it. Sure enough, Tie Mo saw that Xiao Chen had forcefully suppressed the anger in his heart and agreed without the slightest doubt.
Tie Mo could not say anything about forcing the vassal tribes to pay double the tribute. This was undoubtedly like drinking poison to quench thirst. However, this time, the Iron Hoof Tribe had already suffered great losses. In order to protect the tribe, this was the only way. Although the Iron Hoof Tribe was already an extremely powerful tribe in the eyes of the Human Race in the Giant Rock Valley, in the Desolate Border Region, the Iron Hoof Tribe still had hostile tribes.
Of course, in order not to excessively arouse the anger of the people and shake their rule, the Iron Hoof Tribe would send envoys to many human tribes. After assessing the situation of each tribe, they would order them to pay the corresponding tribute. They would not push the vassal tribes to the limit. This way, even if they knew that they would have to pay a great price, they would still grit their teeth and swallow their anger.
"Good!
There is one more thing. After the annual sacrifice, all low rank and high rank tribes must send ten Blood Refining Realm warriors to the Iron Hoof Tribe. They will be organized as soldiers to guard the outer perimeter of the Blood Race's battlefield. This is the enlistment order! "
At this time, Tie Mo threw out a smaller piece of beast skin. This was the enlistment order issued by the Iron Hoof Tribe, with the Iron Hoof Tribe's insignia imprinted on it!