Chapter 86

Yu Ying peeled open a Ocean Lily Fruit and handed it to Su Bai, softly saying, “Shaman, you eat first.”

Su Bai took half of it and said, “I’ll just eat half. We’ve exchanged for a number of them. So, feel free to eat.”

“Yes, thank you, Shaman,” Yu Ying nodded heavily.

After Su Bai finished eating the Ocean Lily Fruit, he asked, “Has anything happened in the Tribe recently?”

“No…” Yu Ying’s words were interrupted by a voice from outside.

“Shaman, may I come in?” It was Cang Shi.

Su Bai, of course, knew why he had come, and nodded, “Come in.”

Cang Shi entered and bowed to show respect, then asked in confusion, “Shaman, why are there suddenly so many people? I asked the Chieftain but he didn’t answer me. He just said he was busy.”

“They are all part of the Tribe now,” Su Bai calmly said.

Cang Shi’s purple eyes widened in surprise, “Shaman, is what you’re saying true? They’re all in the Tribe now? There are over two hundred people. This-this might put your safety at risk.”

He could sense that there were quite a few Totem Warriors among them. With so many new people at once, it was inevitably very concerning.

“I understand your worries. That’s why, they will start out by living in the outer region and won’t enter the inner region of the Tribe,” Su Bai knew what he was worried about.

“Shaman, with so many people suddenly added to the Tribe, I’m afraid our food won’t be enough,” Cang Shi worriedly said.

“This time, we’ve gotten a lot of food from the Spotted Deer Market. Considering you will also go out to hunt, it’s enough for our consumption,” Su Bai solemnly stated.

“Shaman, I’ve seen the amount of dried meat. It’s definitely enough to feed this many of us temporarily, but it definitely won’t last until the next Spotted Deer Market.” Cang Shi was worried.

Su Bai blinked his black eyes and smiled, “Our trading windows are now eight days apart. You can personally experience the bustling Spotted Deer Market on the next trip.”

Cang Shi looked confused, blinking his purple eyes repeatedly, and asked, “Eight days? Isn’t it fifteen days?”

“I reached an agreement with the Spotted Deer Tribe. To shorten the trading interval from every fifteen days to every eight days for us…” Su Bai briefly explained the situation.

“If that’s the case, then feeding the entire Tribe shouldn’t be a problem now,” Cang Shi sighed in relief.

He felt the level of respect he had for the Shaman in his heart increased by another level. He had not expected that the Shaman could get the Spotted Deer Tribe to change their market schedule, and most importantly, to shorten the interval.

“These few days, have people keep a close eye on the newcomers. It’s better to be safe than sorry,” Su Bai instructed.

Cang Shi immediately became energetic and nodded heavily, “Don’t worry, Shaman. I’ll definitely keep a close watch on them.”

Su Bai, thinking of his personality, quickly added, “Don’t be too impulsive, and don’t make it too obvious. Be natural, understand?”

He was a bit worried that Cang Shi might have people watch them like prisoners, which would inevitably make the newcomers uncomfortable and perhaps not fully trust the Tribe.

“Yes… yes, I understand,” Cang Shi seemed to have been seen through and felt a bit guilty. Changing the subject, he asked, “Shaman, will those people also have to work?”

“Of course. Those Totem Warriors will hunt and patrol with you, while the women will help with sewing animal skin clothes and such. Everyone will have corresponding tasks to do.” Su Bai smiled.

Cang Shi nodded thoughtfully, then became tense again and lowered his voice, saying, “Shaman, we can’t let them know about the linen. Even more so, we can’t let them participate in making linen.”

“En, we won’t have them help with stripping Ramie stalks or twisting hemp ropes right now. Let them do other things first. I’ll discuss this with the Chieftain. You all will have your own tasks,” Su Bai solemnly said.

Cang Shi also became serious and said, “Shaman, do you have any tasks for me to do?”

“They have a total of seven Totem Warriors. You’re the Team Leader of the Hunting Team. Assign them as you see fit. Place those who are more talented to hunt with you, or those who are more agile, or stronger. You understand these things better than I do so I won’t speak too much on this matter.” Su Bai said word by word.

Cang Shi patted his chest and solemnly said, “Shaman, don’t worry. I’ll take care of all of them.”

“For now, don’t take them out to do anything other than hunt. Just hunting is fine,” Su Bai cautioned.

“Yes, Shaman. What about the numerous young men in their prime?” Cang Shi asked.

“As long as their nutritional needs are met, most of them can awaken their Totem Mark. So, make sure they are not neglected. Train them well,” Su Bai said.

If just half of those fifty to sixty men could awaken as Totem Warriors, then the Flame Dragon Tribe would truly advance in strength.

Cang Shi looked very solemn, standing very straight, and said, “I will definitely treat them the same as if they are our own Tribe members.”

“Very good,” Su Bai felt gratified. He had thought that the Tribe’s people, especially those in leadership positions, would be very resistant to this change.

“Shaman,” Yan Jiao’s voice sounded from outside the Teepee.

“Chieftain? Come in.” Su Bai called out.

Yan Jiao lifted the door flap and entered, reporting, “Shaman, those people have all been settled, and food has been prepared for them.”

“Very good. I was just about to look for you,” Su Bai said.

“I wonder if the Shaman is looking for me also because of matters relating to them?” Yan Jiao guessed.

“En, there are quite a few women and children among them. The children can go to the classroom to learn, while the women can be arranged to gather wild vegetables and such. You should know how to arrange these things,” Su Bai instructed.

“Yes, I will carefully arrange it. Don’t worry, Shaman. For now, we absolutely won’t let them get close to you,” Yan Jiao said with a heavy voice.

Su Bai blinked his black eyes and said, “You need to have someone responsible for teaching them. Like, where to go to the toilet, how to bathe, and not to throw bones around carelessly after eating.”

These things needed to be done step by step. Only by instructing them at the beginning would they listen. After all, right now, they were desperate. They had no food and could only rely on what the Tribe provided. They would currently need to get in the Tribe’s good graces, and would not be complacent. If these issues were addressed too late, and they feel complacent, they would find it hard to accept and might even resist.

“Yes, Shaman,” Yan Jiao immediately responded.

Su Bai gave a few more instructions and then let the two men go. He really had not rested well these past few days in the Wilderness. So, now was the best time to catch up on some much needed rest.