Chapter 177 - 176: Running Their Mouths Is in Their Blood

She was already mentally and physically exhausted from rushing back, and the trouble brewing in the tribe due to the Phoenix Clan’s arrival was giving her a headache.

The Phoenix were naturally arrogant, a trait readily apparent in Feng Qiwu.

Moreover, in a Beast World with few females and many males, the innate arrogance of a female with Phoenix blood was even more pronounced.

They had arrived late, so it was only natural that the best territory had been taken by the clans Chu Liangyu had brought back.

But their arrogant nature wouldn’t allow them to just make do. After some discussion, they actually wanted the Bear Clan, the one with the most common bloodline in the tribe, to make way for them.

The Bear Clan’s bloodline was indeed common, but their tempers were extraordinarily fiery. Hearing this, how could they tolerate it? They were immediately ready to resort to violence.

"Is this your attitude for asking us to join?"

"Where is your leader? Tell her to come out."

Hearing her own Beast Mother speak like this, Feng Qingqing’s heart skipped a beat. She wanted to say something but was silenced by the other’s gaze.

The commotion was quickly reported to Chu Liangyu, but the problem was, the one in the tribe was only a clone.

If she really wanted to make these arrogant Phoenixes submit, her powerless clone truly wouldn’t be able to keep them in line.

"I know. I’ll be over in a bit."

After having her clone say this, Chu Liangyu sped up the rate at which she was tearing through space. At this rate, she could get back to the tribe in less than a quarter of an hour.

Back in the tribe, as the Great Elder, Xiong Xianhui naturally had to step forward and speak.

But before he could even open his mouth, the other party pinched their nose, fanned the air, and said with disgust, "What is that smell? Really..."

A vein throbbed on Xiong Xianhui’s temple, and he couldn’t stop his fists from clenching tightly.

’In the past, I would have thrown a punch long ago. But, having learned my lesson from the fight with Feng Qiwu last time, I ultimately restrained myself.’

’These were people Chu Liangyu wanted to recruit. If I cause trouble because of my impulsiveness, Chu Liangyu might really kick me, her Beast Husband, out of the tribe.’

’So, before Chu Liangyu arrives, I can’t make a move. I have to hold back!’

"Seriously, what’s with you Phoenixes and your shitty attitudes? This isn’t your tribe yet, and you’re already acting so arrogant?"

Xiong Xianhui held back, but the other onlookers from the tribe couldn’t stand it anymore.

"How are we being arrogant? It’s clearly you who are being dishonorable. You said you were inviting us to join, but you haven’t even prepared a plot of territory for us."

"Tons of clans have joined our tribe. Do we have to cater to every single one? At your speed, you couldn’t even get to shit while it’s still hot."

The two sides argued endlessly. As time passed, the atmosphere grew tense, as if it would explode at the slightest spark.

"If you ask me, your leader is just scared. It’s been so long, and she still hasn’t shown her face."

"If we had known she was like this, we wouldn’t have come."

Everyone had been arguing their own points, managing to refrain from violence as long as no major lines were crossed. But as soon as those words were spoken, the crowd instantly erupted.

Someone shouted, "Fuck you! Who do you think you are to insult our leader, you damn pheasant? If you don’t know how to talk, then shut your mouth!"

As soon as the words were out, a fist smashed into the speaker.

Tempers were already flaring from the argument, and this just added fuel to the fire. Both sides stopped trying to win with words and began speaking with their fists.

The small area descended into chaos. The Guard Team, which should have intervened, stood to the side without moving.

One of them couldn’t help but worry. He looked at the team leader and asked, "Do we really not need to stop them?"

To everyone’s surprise, after the Guard Team was formed, the one who performed the best and became its leader was none other than Hua Yao of the Alien Flower Clan.

Hua Yao shook his head and said, "Their people have foul mouths. They deserve to be taught a lesson. We’ll go over when they’ve had enough."

"Alright then."

’To be honest, all of us disliked these Phoenixes. Of all the people to bad-mouth, they just had to pick our leader. They completely deserved getting hit.’

However, they had underestimated the strength of the Phoenixes. They had assumed the outnumbered Phoenixes would be the ones getting beaten down, but not only were they holding their own, they were making the chaos in the tribe even worse.

The Guard Team, which had planned to step in after people had let off some steam, now found that the situation was getting out of control.

No one was using their innate abilities, but with fists hitting flesh, injuries were inevitable.

Just then, a voice tinged with authority boomed from above them: "Everyone, stop!"

Chu Liangyu had arrived. She just hadn’t expected to see such a scene.

Perhaps her words had an effect. The members of the Xihe Tribe, who had been engrossed in the fight, suddenly stopped and looked up at the sky in unison.

"Leader, you’re here!"

"Leader, they were being too arrogant! We couldn’t stand it anymore, so we..."

"Yeah, Leader! Maybe we shouldn’t let them join after all. The tribe has other clans with powerful bloodlines."

After a moment of silence, Chu Liangyu’s head began to ache from the barrage of complaints.

Chu Liangyu first motioned for them to be quiet, then descended from mid-air to the ground. The crowd split into two groups, with her as the dividing line.

Opposite Chu Liangyu, the matriarch of the Phoenix Clan was sizing her up with a probing gaze.

"Qing’er told us everything. We were originally willing to join, but given your attitude, you’ve forced us to reconsider."

Chu Liangyu had already gotten a general understanding of the situation through her clone. Now, seeing the Phoenix Clan’s matriarch acting like this...

Behind her, many members of the Xihe Tribe were injured. They all hung their heads, afraid that their actions had ruined Chu Liangyu’s plans.

’But they were only defending their leader. They hadn’t done anything wrong.’

"No need to reconsider."

The matriarch, who had been in the middle of speaking, trailed off. She didn’t understand for a moment, then asked with some hesitation, "What do you mean by that?"

"I said, you don’t need to reconsider. Since you’re so unwilling, then leave."

This time, Chu Liangyu’s voice was louder, and she even used the suppressive power of her mask against the avian Beastmen.

In an instant, the expressions of the Phoenix Clan members changed. The fear and bloodline suppression came without warning. Many with weaker mental fortitude collapsed directly to their knees.

After making her stance clear, Chu Liangyu said no more and prepared to leave.

But when Chu Liangyu turned around and saw the injured members of the Xihe Tribe, the look in her eyes grew complicated.

’I admit, sometimes I just see them as a source for collecting Power of Faith.’

’But now, I feel...’

"Leader, we’re sorry. We’re the ones who caused trouble for you."

"How about this? We can go apologize to them. Maybe they’ll still be willing to join our tribe."

People gradually gathered around Chu Liangyu, most of them suggesting they go and apologize.

But Chu Liangyu shook her head and said, "There’s no need to apologize. There are plenty of clans who want to join our tribe. We’re not short this one."