Above the Mangshan Temple, Shantai was constantly communicating with the leaders of several tribes.

"10,000 catties of grain, 1,000 pieces of cloth, 1,000 steel knives...... So many things!Brother Shantai, you didn't blame me!" Buka looked at the list and was as stunned as Shantai.

"Would I lie to you about such a big thing!" but I couldn't believe it when I first saw it!"

"So many things! And everything we urgently need now, I don't need to arrange any challenges to see it! I can exchange it with him directly! It will be good for my people, and it will do no harm," Buka said with a big grin, his eyes unblinking, and he looked at the list with some covetousness.

"It's not up to you, Buka, to decide, let's listen to the chief's opinion!" said the water ruler for a long time, his eyes lit up when he saw the list, but there was also a hint of apprehension.

"Chief, what do you think?" Buka asked the chief, who was looking at the Nether Stone in a daze.

Chief Yaguang was already an old man with gray hair, and the wrinkles on his face showed the passage of time, but a pair of bright eyes still looked deep and full of wisdom, and his eyebrows were tightly knit as if he was worried about something, no one knew what he was thinking, and in the face of everyone's gaze, he didn't seem to have eased up.

"Chief, you have something to say!" After not seeing the chieftain react for a long time, Buka couldn't help but feel a little anxious.

"I'm thinking about a question. Yaguang came to his senses, looked at everyone, and said slowly.

"What is the chief thinking?" asked Yamadai respectfully, not as casual as Buka.

"This Gu Mingxuan you are talking about seems to be only a young man under twenty, where can he take out so many things, and what does he want the Netherstone for?" Yaguang spoke very slowly, but there was majesty in his words, and when he heard it, he knew that he was a long-time high-ranking person.

Obviously, everyone here didn't think about this question, and they looked at each other for a while, they were all very excited when they saw the list, where did they still have the heart to think about it.

"This ...... I haven't asked him about this yet, but he doesn't look like he's entertaining us, and judging by his words and actions, he should be a trustworthy person. Everyone couldn't help but look at the mountain platform, only he had contact with Ming Xuan here.

"These should be credible, I think no matter how bold he is, he wouldn't dare to come to my Mangshan territory to make such a joke. Buka immediately agreed, but he didn't think there was anything suspicious, and he wanted to make it happen.

"Alas, I know, you guys step back first, the matter is serious, let me think about it before I talk!" Yaguang sighed leisurely, as if he still couldn't let go, seeing the chief like this, everyone didn't say anything more, and they all retreated.

"Ruler, you stay!" Just as everyone was about to go out, Yaguang suddenly stopped the ruler.

"Chief, what are you keeping me for?" asked the water ruler after seeing that everyone had retreated.

"When everyone was discussing just now, you didn't say anything, now it's just you and me, tell me your opinion!" Yaguang said lightly, they have worked together for many years, and they already know each other very well, and the water ruler has no words before, which proves that he has thoughts in his heart.

"It doesn't really matter what I think, the key is what you think, chief, I don't think you care about this Gu Mingxuan, right?" The water ruler has worked with Yaguang for many years, and he knows him quite well.

"I know I can't hide it from you! Yes, I actually didn't doubt the truth of this matter from beginning to end, since he came to Mangshan against all odds and found my people to explain his intentions, it has already proved that he really wants to promote this matter; and recently, the harvest of our tribes has not been very good, especially in recent years, there are fewer and fewer merchants willing to trade with our tribe, and the materials are indeed relatively scarce, and the conditions he proposed are indeed like charcoal in the snow, and there is hardly a reason to refuse, but ......" Yaguang stopped a little.

"But a young man under the age of twenty actually brought so many items to my Mangshan alone to exchange the Netherworld Stone, and the martial arts are so impressive, no matter how you look at it, you know that his background is only afraid of a lot, and the magic of the Netherworld Stone, even in our Mangshan, there are not many people who know it, since he is willing to take out so many items to exchange, to prove that he or the people behind him should know, is that what is the storage of zài yīn conspiracy? Will it be unfavorable to our clan? That's a problem, but I think the bigger problem comes from Qiu Hai in your mind. With no one else on his side, the draft gauge began to talk.

"Or do you know me! The chief election of Mangshan will be held next year, and now the highest voice in the clan is me and Qiu Hai, you also know that I have long been indifferent to fame and fortune, disdain to live in this position, and even a little tired, but as far as the current situation is concerned, it is not appropriate to hand over the Mangshan clan to Qiu Hai to take care of it, his attitude is extreme, and he wants to let the Mangshan people dominate one side, unwilling to lie dormant in the poor countryside of Mangshan, and want to take the people out of the country, not only to treat the people of Zhongzhou with a tough attitude, but also to occupy their territory, although my people are physically strong, and their personal combat power is indeed stronger than that of Zhongzhou people, but the population of Zhongzhou is countlessAnd there are many masters among them, even if we Mangshan people attack with all our might, it is tantamount to hitting a stone with an egg, which will bring ruin to the clan!" said with a solemn face.

"Alas, in fact, I am also worried about this, in the past few years, Qiu Hai has preached everywhere that he wants to let the people go out of the mountains and live outside the mountains, but we have lived in the mountains for thousands of years, and we have long been accustomed to this way of life. Those merchants at the foot of the mountain have cooperated with us for many years, and now they are being troubled by Qiu Hai, saying that they are seeking huge profits from our clan, and have taken the lead in making trouble many times, but as a result, not only did they not solve the problem, but the merchants did not dare to come here to trade with us, which made our lives gradually embarrassed, and even basic food and clothing began to be difficult to maintain!" said the water ruler with deep sympathy.

"But the arrival of this Gu Mingxuan is also a mixed bag! Exchanging the Netherworld Stone with him can certainly get a lot of necessities, which can alleviate the food and clothing problems of the clansmen in a short time, but the Netherworld Stone is our holy stone after all, and it is of great significance, taking everyone's faith to exchange these mundane things, I am afraid that it will be puzzled by many clansmen, and Qiu Hai will definitely make a big fuss about it, and if people who know its role use it to harm one party, then we are aiding the abuse! At that time, we will not be human inside and outside; even if we put these aside, even if this Gu Mingxuan can pass the test of the Guò tribe and the exchange is successful, although these materials are less or less, but more is not much, and when the time comes, it will be a problem which tribe will exchange it, and how to distribute it will also be a problem, and it will be very tricky! If you are not careful, I am afraid that it will cause tribal disputes, and you will have a headache when you think about it!"

"Actually, sometimes, when we think about it, maybe we think a little too much. The water ruler suddenly smiled faintly, shook his head slightly, and seemed to have figured out something.

"Oh, tell me about it. "The water ruler has always been quick-witted, and when he speaks like this, he must have thought of something.

"Actually, you are too worried, you can be a hands-off shopkeeper, you don't have to worry about anything, just follow the rules of the clan, challenge what should be challenged, exchange what should be exchanged, if there is a dispute during the period, let them solve it according to the rules, you don't care, but it reflects fairness and justice, isn't it the best of both worlds?" said casually, obviously figuring out the details, sometimes inaction is more helpful to things than to act.

"Shake off the shopkeeper, don't care about anything?" Yaguang, who had to think twice about everything, obviously didn't understand the meaning of the water ruler.

"Yes, everything goes with the flow, just do what you want!" said the water ruler firmly, trying to dispel Yaguang's concerns.

"Maybe you're right, but you can give it a try, and just act according to the result!" Yaguang raised his eyebrows, and seemed to think a lot.

"If you care, you will be chaotic, this idiom in Zhongzhou may mean this!" said the water ruler with a faint smile.

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"Is this really the case?" Qiu Hai's eyes widened, and he couldn't believe it.

"It is true, there are many tribes talking about this matter now, and today the chief has summoned the head of the Tuxi tribe, Shantai, the high priest and the elder Buka, it seems that the news is very true!" said Noda in a convincing voice, as if he had seen it with his own eyes.

"Then we must not let this matter succeed! I spent so much effort to drive away the merchants in the market town, just to make everyone's life embarrassing, so as to put pressure on Yaguang, and make his reputation and build momentum for himself, if he succeeds, won't it make him relieved, absolutely not!" Qiu Hai said categorically, compared to Yaguang, Qiu Hai looks majestic, his words and deeds are quite heroic, the only deficiency is that his eyes are slightly cold.

"Patriarch, I listen to you! What do you say?"

"You immediately arranged for me to spread the word everywhere, saying that this person came to my Mangshan with bad intentions, and that he coveted my clan's Shenglai Stone to do the next thing, and would defile the gods;

"The patriarch is wise! I'll do it right away!" Noda has always been obedient.

"Wait, there's one more thing!" Qiu Hai suddenly remembered something again.

"Patriarch, please command!" Noda immediately stopped.

"Go and call Minsu over first, if he can fight during the challenge, then it will be foolproof!" Qiu Hai smiled proudly.

"Yes, Patriarch!" Noda stepped back to make arrangements.