Novel Full Chapter 2665 - 2664
Chapter 2665: Chapter 2664
Lin Dong took a deep breath, a hint of determination flashing in his eyes: "Alright, Aidan, I’ll rescue you once more."
With the decision made, Lin Dong turned and headed towards the tribal central hall built from giant logs, where the tribe’s Clan Chief was waiting for his arrival.
Entering the hall, the flickering firelight illuminated the Clan Chief’s weathered and authoritative face. Lin Dong cut straight to the chase, earnestly and firmly laying out his intentions.
"Clan Chief, I am fully aware that Aidan’s mistakes have caused significant losses to the tribe, but he is ultimately our ’companion.’ I am willing to represent him and negotiate a solution that both sides can accept."
Upon hearing this, the Clan Chief nodded slowly, a hint of hesitation in his eyes: "Outsider, I have always admired your courage and sense of responsibility. However, the rules cannot be abolished, and Aidan’s actions are very serious. Nonetheless, since you are willing to take responsibility, we can discuss."
"We can forgive his rudeness, but for the cow he killed, we must demand compensation from him."
After an in-depth discussion, Lin Dong proposed a barter solution.
He knew well that although the tribe appeared primitive, they had a deep understanding and demand for treasures in nature.
Thus, he proposed offering some precious herbs as compensation, which were hard to find in the outer world and held immeasurable value for the tribe’s medical care and health.
After hearing this, the Clan Chief whispered with several elders for a moment, finally nodding in agreement.
Lin Dong took out a batch of precious herbs from the spatial bag obtained through the Dragon Ring Space, each harboring magical healing and nurturing powers.
When these herbs were presented to the Clan Chief, the atmosphere within the tribe noticeably relaxed.
"We felt your sincerity," the Clan Chief said solemnly, "That crude outsider can leave now, but hopefully he learns respect and humility in the future."
As Aidan regained his freedom, he stumbled out of the field, his eyes moist.
The plow on his shoulders was set down at last; no more playing the ’bull.’
When he saw Lin Dong and Yun Ruoxian, he was so overwhelmed that he babbled: "Thank you... really... thank you!"
His voice was filled with gratitude and regret.
"Aidan, don’t be too happy yet," Lin Dong’s timely voice sounded, with a hint of barely noticeable severity, "Remember your previous promise, all treasures in the spatial bag are ours now."
Upon hearing this, Aidan did not hesitate, unfastened the spatial bag filled with all his treasures from his waist, and presented it with open arms.
Aidan had now become quite cooperative, playing no tricks, and handed the spatial bag to Lin Dong and Yun Ruoxian.
Perhaps he thought they would never leave, making the items in the spatial bag useless.
Lin Dong accepted the spatial bag and gently patted Aidan’s shoulder: "Aidan, don’t forget your other promise."
Aidan’s expression changed slightly, but now, he could only obediently acknowledge.
"Yes, Master. From now on, I will follow your lead." Aidan was thoroughly compliant now, even referring to Lin Dong as master.
Lin Dong knew he was probably still resentful inside, but had no choice for now.
Yet Lin Dong did not concern himself with these thoughts and instead said, "Alright, now let’s go find others. Let’s visit other tribes and see if we can find everyone."
With Aidan’s situation settled, Lin Dong, Yun Ruoxian, and Aidan embarked on a new journey to find other companions.
They traversed the dense forest, heading towards the next tribe.
Though the scenery along the way was beautiful, it couldn’t conceal the urgency and anticipation in the hearts of the three.
A few days later, they finally reached their destination—a tribe surrounded by mountains and cloaked in curling smoke.
Unlike the previous tribe, this one was more harmonious and prosperous, filled with an indescribable serenity.
As before, they brought some gifts to visit the tribe’s Clan Chief.
They inquired if any outsiders had recently come to their tribe.
The Clan Chief nodded and said, "Yes, there is one outsider. He is a warrior."
After speaking, he led Lin Dong to meet him.
Soon, they arrived at a cave and saw the Crescent Wolf Emperor.
"Lin Dong, Yun Ruoxian, Aidan, it’s you!" The Crescent Wolf Emperor saw Lin Dong and the others, overjoyed, and cried out.
Lin Dong then asked, "Crescent Wolf Emperor, is this tribe your only refuge? Tang Yun and the others... aren’t they here?"
The Crescent Wolf Emperor turned around and shook his head gently: "Lin Dong, Yun Ruoxian, and Aidan, indeed, I’m the only outsider here. I was planning to search for your whereabouts, but unexpectedly, you found me first."
Subsequently, the Crescent Wolf Emperor began to slowly recount his experiences upon entering this strange space.
"When I woke up, I found myself in this unknown land, losing contact with the outer world and the Inner Qi cultivated for years. But fortunately, my constitution as a member of the Wolf Man tribe allowed me to survive in this environment."
"My physical strength is sufficient to meet many challenges. Upon arriving at this tribe, I encountered a bear attack and defeated it effortlessly, which earned me the tribe residents’ trust and respect."
At this, a few proud smiles appeared on the Crescent Wolf Emperor’s face. He continued, "In the following days, I helped the tribe fend off numerous beast invasions, building deep friendships with the tribe’s people. They offered me a cave to live in and gave me a map; I was preparing to search for you guys in two days."
"Unexpectedly, you found me first. It’s great!"
Listening to the Crescent Wolf Emperor’s story, Aidan’s expression became complicated.
Looking at the Crescent Wolf Emperor in front of him, a surge of indescribable envy and regret rose in Aidan’s heart.
"I really regret not establishing a strong Martial Way foundation earlier. If I had, I wouldn’t have had to play the ’bull’ plowing fields in the previous tribe..." Aidan murmured, his voice full of humiliation.
"Looking at it now, whether in strength or wisdom, I’m far inferior to you guys. However... it’s too late to say anything now."
Hearing his words, the Crescent Wolf Emperor was bewildered.
Puzzled, he asked, "What do you mean, doing bull plowing? Aidan, what have you gone through?"
Aidan was embarrassed to talk about his previous experience of playing the ’bull’ plowing fields in the tribe.
He hurriedly shook his head and said, "Nothing."
"Come on Aidan, share your story. I’m very interested." The Crescent Wolf Emperor said with a playful smile.
Aidan was too embarrassed to talk about such a humiliating ordeal.
Seeing Aidan’s reluctance, the Crescent Wolf Emperor asked Lin Dong what was going on.
Lin Dong briefly told the Crescent Wolf Emperor about Aidan’s experience in the previous tribe.
Upon hearing this, the Crescent Wolf Emperor couldn’t help but laugh hysterically.
"Aidan, you really are a talent. A dignified member of the Bright Clan, the youngest Heavenly Realm Martial Artist, yet reduced to plowing fields in a tribe. Hahaha, does this count as creating Martial Arts History?"
"Awesome, you are really too awesome!"
Aidan’s face turned red with embarrassment, wishing he could crawl into a hole.
But then he said, "Crescent Wolf Emperor, you can still laugh? Even if you live better than me, so what?"
"Ultimately, we’re still stuck here. As dignified Heavenly Realm Martial Artists, being trapped here living like savages for life, what difference is there from playing ’bull’?"
This remark stopped the Crescent Wolf Emperor’s laughter abruptly.
At that moment, realizing he might be stuck here for a lifetime, he was certainly not in the mood to laugh.
Lin Dong then said, "Don’t lose heart; when we find others, I have a way to leave here."