Capítulo 519: Chapter 323 The Transformation of the Rat Tribe
After leaving the Crocodile Tribe, Jiang Xuan, with two Warriors, rode Tang Yuan and flew straight toward the location of the Rat Tribe in the central region.
Along the way, they also passed by the Red Ant Tribe, but Jiang Xuan did not stop. He rely took a distant look at the vast array of ant nest-like structures.
He wouldn’t have known that, at this mont, the Ant Tribe, which still seed to be expanding slowly and steadily like before, was in reality already seething with unrest beneath the surface.
A few days later, they finally arrived at the Rat Tribe, coincidentally encountering a dium-sized tribe attacking the Rat Tribe. They witnessed the Vine God demonstrating Divine Power, severely wounding the Totem God of the dium-sized tribe, which could only retreat in dismay.
Upon Tang Yuan’s landing, it caused a commotion within the Rat Tribe. Those giant rats and the people of the Rat Tribe were frightened and quickly hid in their burrows.
Fortunately, the Rat Tribe’s leader Hui Shu knew Jiang Xuan. Dragging his injured body, he erged from the burrow and welcod Jiang Xuan and the two Warriors of the Vine Tribe into the tribe’s residence.
Inside the house, Hui Shu almost broke into tears: “Leader Xuan, if you hadn’t co sooner, I would truly be unable to hold on…”
Jiang Xuan frowned slightly and said, “With the Vine God here and two Demigod Giant Rats, not to ntion your sizeable number of Warriors, how did it co to this?”
Hui Shu, in a low mood, replied: “I originally thought that as long as I gathered our people again, the Rat Tribe could continue to survive. The reality proved my thoughts too simplistic. My capabilities can’t lead the Rat Tribe onward.”
“Where exactly does the problem lie?”
“The tribe has no Witch, the people lack food and weapons, and most importantly, the neighboring tribes, who were all enemies, have been attacking us constantly. We are surrounded by enemies and really can’t survive here.”
Jiang Xuan thought carefully for a mont, a flash of inspiration in his mind: “If you’re not against it, I can choose a suitable person from the Vine Tribe to be your Witch.”
Hui Shu was stunned upon hearing Jiang Xuan’s words. Finding soone from another tribe to be their Witch was a path he had never considered because every tribe’s Witch must devoutly believe in that tribe’s Totem God to gain Witch Power.
However, on second thought, the Rat Tribe’s actual Totem God had long since fallen. The new Mouse God is still weak, and the Rat Tribe is currently mainly dependent on the Vine God’s protection. Having soone from the Vine Tribe as their Witch seed plausible.
More importantly, Hui Shu had clearly recognized his limits. Without the Vine Tribe’s help, the Rat Tribe would soon disintegrate again, perhaps ending worse than before.
Hui Shu cautiously asked, “Will the person Leader Xuan finds know how to heal?”
“Of course, many Witch Doctors have been trained in our Vine Tribe.”
“Then I have no objections. I would appreciate it if Leader Xuan could help us select a Witch, the sooner, the better.”
Jiang Xuan smiled and said, “Alright, once I return, I’ll imdiately select a Witch for you.”
Using a person from the Vine Tribe as their Witch could gradually influence the Rat Tribe people to be more loyal to the Vine Tribe, making future betrayal unlikely even if they grow stronger.
“Now, tell more about the problems with the Rat Tribe.”
Hui Shu organized his thoughts before beginning to recount all the issues the Rat Tribe had faced recently, adding more details as Jiang Xuan prompted.
By the ti Hui Shu finished explaining all the problems, the sky had already darkened. Hui Shu roasted so at and sweet potatoes for Jiang Xuan, which was sowhat lacking.
Hui Shu awkwardly said, “We’ve been fighting against other tribes lately, so food is scarce. Please make do, Leader Xuan.”
Jiang Xuan was not at all particular and nibbled on sweet potatoes: “As long as I can fill my stomach, it’s fine. Our Vine Tribe isn’t wealthy enough to be picky about food.”
Jiang Xuan’s words relieved Hui Shu, who was worried that Jiang Xuan, used to finer things, would look down on the ager provisions he offered.
Jiang Xuan quickly finished eating and started analyzing the reasons why the Rat Tribe had fallen to its current state.
“The way of life in your Rat Tribe is problematic!”
“Whether the forr Rat Tribe or the current one, they rely on theft to obtain food, only hunting or gathering so food when there’s an abundance.”
“Though stolen food is easy to co by without much effort, it completely ruins the Rat Tribe’s reputation and turns every tribe you’ve stolen from into an enemy.”
“When the enemies reach a certain number, being besieged becos inevitable. All tribes are targeting you, making survival here very difficult.”
Hui Shu replied with a face full of bitterness: “But the Rat Tribe’s strength is so low, if we don’t steal, we can’t sustain ourselves through hunting and gathering alone.”
Jiang Xuan said, “Who said a weaker tribe couldn’t survive without stealing? As long as you follow my instructions, I guarantee the Rat Tribe can thrive without stealing.”
Hui Shu hurriedly asked, “What should we do?”
“Farm and dosticate animals.”
“Farm?”
Hui Shu was puzzled. He could understand dosticating animals because most tribes temporarily dosticate captured, inedible beasts. So dium and large tribes even dosticate animals for food reserves.
But relying on farming to sustain themselves, isn’t that a joke?
Hui Shu’s understanding of farming was finding a hill, poking so holes with a stick, and scattering seeds.
Better yet, they would pick a place, laboriously cut down vegetation, pile it together, set it on fire, and then use the Bone Plow to dig holes and plant things.
Once planted, aside from occasionally scaring off birds or pulling weeds, there’s essentially no managent. The harvest completely depends on the weather and luck.
From his expression, Jiang Xuan could tell he didn’t believe it.
In fact, aside from the Vine Tribe and a few of its affiliated tribes, no tribe on the Primordial Continent currently treated farming as a primary occupation.
Jiang Xuan said, “I know you look down on farming, but you now have no better option.”
“Either trust , trust the Vine Tribe, and follow my advice to farm and dosticate animals, or the Rat Tribe can continue living by theft, being attacked by other tribes every day.”
“By the way, we won’t support a tribe with no future; if you continue stealing, I’ll advise the Vine God to withdraw.”
Upon hearing Jiang Xuan’s words, Hui Shu imdiately lowered his head, knowing that once the Divine Vine left, the Rat Tribe would quickly be destroyed.
Jiang Xuan seed to give him a choice, but in truth, neither he nor the Rat Tribe had any real options.
With difficulty, Hui Shu said, “I… am willing to trust Leader Xuan, but we have no experience in farming and animal dostication.”
Jiang Xuan smiled and said, “I’ve already considered that. See the two Warriors I brought? They have extensive experience in farming and animal dostication. I’ll have them stay here until the Rat Tribe can farm and breed livestock on their own.”
“Also, I know you’re uncomfortable now, but trust , when you truly see the benefits of farming and animal dostication, you’ll thank .”
After thinking it over, Hui Shu added, “Leader Xuan, right now, the most pressing issue is solving our constant attacks from other tribes. Even if we stop stealing, being attacked daily makes it hard to farm in peace.”
Jiang Xuan said, “Don’t worry. Since I’m here, I’ll naturally help the Rat Tribe solve this issue.”
“I’ll leave it all in your hands, Leader Xuan.”
After discussing these matters, Hui Shu arranged a separate thatched hut for Jiang Xuan to stay in.
It was late at night. Except for the occasional groan of pain, the Rat Tribe gradually beca quiet.
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