Ever since Xiao Chen and Shi Ya entered the Plucking Flower Tribe, no one paid any attention to them. There wasn't even a maid in the entire pavilion.
However, Xiao Chen could feel that there were girls gathered in twos and threes outside the pavilion. They were pointing at him and glaring at him. Even without listening to their conversation, Xiao Chen knew that they were gnashing their teeth at him, wishing that they could chase him out of the Pinching Flower Tribe.
As the leader of the tribe, Xiao Chen wouldn't lower himself to the level of these little girls. Moreover, from Xiao Chen's point of view, it wouldn't be long before all the members of the Plucking Flower Tribe would become members of his Gu Yuan Tribe. This wouldn't be a problem for the people of his tribe.
On the other hand, Shi Ya, who was at the side, was even more confused. It seemed like the entire tribe was filled with hostility towards the two of them!
Xiao Chen wasn't in a hurry. He just admired the lotus flowers in the pond. Shi Ya followed Xiao Chen's lead and wouldn't take any action. The two of them sat in the pavilion and waited until the sun was about to set.
Ta Ta Ta!
Finally, the sound of messy footsteps came from outside. At this moment, Xiao Chen couldn't help but smile. No matter which space-time it was, women would always have a little temper. Madam Nihua's every move was under his control. She had resentment in her heart and had nowhere to vent it. Therefore, she had left him hanging for almost an entire day while she observed him in a stone house not far away. However, Xiao Chen didn't point it out.
"I originally thought that Chief Xiao was a hero among men. I didn't expect you to be so timid. This time, you even brought help. It's really an eye-opener for this little girl!"
Before the person arrived, a slightly mocking voice reached Xiao Chen and Shi Ya's ears. Then, Madam Nihua, Xue Li, and an old woman entered the pavilion from outside.
Seeing the three of them enter, Shi Ya was just about to greet Xue Li when he saw Xue Li fully armed. She was clad in fiery red armour with a copper axe the size of her body on her shoulder. Her expression was cold, and she ignored Shi Ya's goodwill as she followed closely behind Madam Petalpluck.
This caused Shi Ya to unconsciously rub his forehead, wondering why Xue Li was no longer paying attention to him. Could it be that they had become estranged after not seeing each other for just over ten days?
Seeing Shi Ya's surprise, Xiao Chen revealed a faint smile. Ever since the last time Xue Li went to the Ancient Yuan War Division and the two of them got to know each other, there had been a trace of abnormality. The usually carefree Shi Ya had actually become bashful. Sensing this, Xiao Chen had Shi Ya accompany him on this trip to the Flower-Plucking Tribe.
Lady Pinching Flower, who was sitting opposite Xiao Chen, was still dressed in a black robe. Although she was suppressing her resentment and showing her cold side, her pretty face was still full of charm.
"Chief of the Plucking Flower Tribe, three days have passed. Has Chief made a decision?"
Xiao Chen looked at the three of them and saw that they were glaring angrily at him without saying a word. Then, he took the lead and spoke first.
At this moment, Xiao Chen understood that the Plucking Flower Tribe had submitted to his threat. Under the deterrence of the powerful Gu Yuan Tribe, if the Plucking Flower Tribe did not want to submit, they would have to flee the Fallen Dragon Territory. However, how could they not understand that even if they fled the Fallen Dragon Territory, Xiao Chen would not allow them to leave?
"I don't dare. This little girl doesn't dare to call me chieftain. Chieftain Xiao, you can just call me Flowerplucking Tribe. In the future, the many sisters of my Flowerplucking Tribe will have to rely on Chieftain to take care of them!"
Although she did not directly answer Xiao Chen's question, she expressed the decision of the Plucking Flower Tribe!
The Plucking Flower Tribe had completely submitted!
Three days ago, Xiao Chen had arrogantly proposed to annex the entire Plucking Flower Tribe. This had caused the entire Plucking Flower Tribe to fall into a state of panic. The Plucking Flower Tribe had gathered all the elders of the tribe for a discussion for an entire day. Only then did they realize that, in the face of Xiao Chen's aggressiveness, they had no other choice but to be completely annexed to the Gu Yuan Tribe.
"Chief Pinching Flower Tribe is indeed righteous. Our Gu Yuan Tribe is not a tiger's den. After all, in this wasteland, if we want to survive, we must continuously strengthen ourselves. The weak must rely on the strong. This is also a law of survival!"
"Patriarch Xiao is right. The Pinching Flower Tribe is weak compared to the Ancient Yuan War Tribe. Moreover, there are many weak women in the tribe. However, Patriarch Xiao, don't think that just because they are weak women, you can easily bully them. You can play with them as you wish!
At this time, the old woman beside the Plucking Flower Tribe said. Although she was a bit old, her voice was powerful. It could be seen that she was a woman when she was young.
This old woman was the previous chief of the Plucking Flower Tribe. This time, at the moment of the tribe's survival, she had once again come out of seclusion. Even though the tribe's annexation was already a foregone conclusion, she still wanted to fight for some benefits for the tribe.
"Everyone, rest assured. Xiao Chen is not an unpardonably wicked person. He still has a conscience in his heart. If the Plucking Flower Tribe is annexed to my Gu Yuan Tribe, the sisters of the tribe will not be forced. Women will be willing to marry, and the men of my Gu Yuan Tribe will not be forced. Those who violate the tribe's rules will be punished!
In short, if the men of the tribe want to protect the women, it will depend on their own ability!
What does the old chief think of this? "
At this point, Xiao Chen paused and then said, "These words have no basis. This Xiao is willing to make a martial dao oath. I can let many people of the tribe bear witness!"
"Good!"
Seeing that Xiao Chen was so serious, the old woman nodded in satisfaction. Xiao Chen had personally promised not to force the women of the tribe to marry the warriors of the Gu Yuan Tribe. This was already beyond her expectations. Even the Plucking Flower Tribe, who was beside her, could not help but look up at Xiao Chen. She had not expected Xiao Chen to make such a decision.
"Chief Xiao, besides this, I have another worry. My Plucking Flower Tribe has tens of thousands of people. If all of them join the Gu Yuan Tribe, and most of them are weak women, how can we guarantee that they will not be bullied?
Otherwise, this old man will not be able to rest easy! "
"I wonder what wise opinion the old chief has!"
Seeing that the Plucking Flower Tribe had submitted to Gu Yuan, Xiao Chen was in a good mood. He also agreed to some of the requests of the Plucking Flower Tribe. After all, the entire Plucking Flower Tribe would belong to Gu Yuan. Behind closed doors, this was already Gu Yuan Tribe's own family matter!
"Marriage!"
"Marriage?"
"That's right!"
The old woman nodded and said, "My Plucking Flower Tribe is a tribe with tens of thousands of people. If we suddenly merge with the Gu Yuan Tribe, the hearts of the tribe will inevitably waver. Moreover, for the sake of our tribe in the future, we can also guarantee good treatment in the tribe. Marriage is the best way."
"Moreover, with marriage, the hearts of the tribe will also settle down in a short period of time. What do you think, Chief Xiao?"
"This chief has the same idea!"
Xiao Chen looked at the old woman. He had not expected that the previous chief of the Plucking Flower Tribe would have the same idea as him. Today, Xiao Chen had brought Shi Ya here for the marriage. It was the marriage of his brother, so it was a good opportunity to settle it together. It could also stabilize the hearts of the Plucking Flower Tribe. It was killing two birds with one stone.
"This is my brother Shi Ya, who grew up with me. He is now an elder of my Gu Yuan War Division. He and Lady Xue Li are in love with each other. Today, I will propose marriage on his behalf!"
"Not long ago, Shi Ya passed the Heavenly Tribulation and advanced to the Upper Floor of the Martial Path. He is now a Grade 8 Upper Floor of the Martial Path!"
What!
Not only were the Plucking Flower Tribe and the others stunned, but Shi Ya was also stunned. He did not expect that the chief would call him here today for the sake of his marriage. Although he was usually careless, this boorish man also had a delicate side.
Ever since Xue Li had gone to the Gu Yuan Tribe, Shi Ya seemed to have lost his soul.
On the other hand, the Plucking Flower Tribe and the previous chief looked at Shi Ya in surprise. They did not expect this simple and honest young man to have such strength and be a good match for their Xue Li.
They looked at the little girl Xue Li. At this moment, this young girl with a fiery temperament was blushing and did not dare to raise her head to look at others. As an experienced person, how could the old woman not understand her little girl's thoughts?
"Not only that, Shi Ya is the fifth generation inheritor of the inherited Divine Weapon, the Earth Shaking Hammer!"
Looking at the surprised old woman, the corners of Xiao Chen's mouth rose slightly as he spoke again.
This was a husband that was hard to find in the Desolate Lands. If Shi Ya was willing to settle down in a high-rank combat division, he would be able to choose any of the women in the high-rank combat division, much less a low-rank combat division like theirs!
"Good!"
After a long while, everyone calmed down. However, the old woman changed the topic and said, "However, although Xue Li has some prestige in the tribe, it is far from enough!"
"Chief Xiao is still unmarried!"
Before Xiao Chen could react, the old woman continued, "Nihua is the chief of the tribe, there is no one in the tribe who doesn't believe in her. And the marriage that this old woman suggested is most likely between Nihua and Xiao Chen!"
What!
At this moment, Xiao Chen almost could not control himself. This was not right. Why did it go around in circles and end up on him?
He glanced at Plucking Flower and found that she was also looking at the old woman in surprise. It seemed that this matter had been decided on the spot by the old woman.
"Master!"
Plucking Flower's face could not help but blush. Even though she was the chief of a tribe, when it came to marriage, she was just an ordinary woman.
"Alright!"
Signaling for Plucking Flower to stop, the old woman said, "Chief Xiao, this is my bottom line. Since the establishment of my Plucking Tribe, all the chiefs have remained unmarried. Now that thousands of years have passed, the Plucking Tribe will no longer exist, and this rule will no longer exist. In this wilderness, it is not a bad thing for a woman to be protected by a powerful warrior. Plucking Flower has suffered too much these years. As her master, I have to think about my disciple's future!"
"Master, disciple, can you …!"
"Alright!"
"Chief Xiao, this is my bottom line!"
At this moment, Xiao Chen was completely dumbfounded!
At the center of the Fallen Dragon Territory.
Ever since Xiao Chen issued the order to exchange the lives of the warriors of Ao Shan Tribe and other tribes for martial arts pills, the battle masters of the vassal tribes, under the stimulation of benefits, finally bared their fangs to their former overlord.
"Kill, kill, kill!"
This was a battle master team formed by the vassal tribes. All the warriors were above the Bone Tempering Realm, and there were even three Blood Refining Realm warriors.
Boom!
Battle Qi wreaked havoc. In just a short moment, the remaining two centurion martial artists in the encirclement were killed one after another!
"Quickly clean up the battlefield and cut off their heads. Let's go back while it's dark!"
"Today's harvest is not bad. Our total is enough to exchange for a martial arts pill!"
Under the setting sun, the earth shook. The battle soldiers roared and left, leaving behind nearly a hundred headless corpses scattered on the ground.