Facing Reef's questioning, Sheyan chuckled and replied.
"Let's make a transaction. Don't worry, I'm a man of principles. "
Reef nodded silently.
"I believe you."
Observing the direction the Overlord was flying towards, it was shockingly heading towards the Takji clan's previous location.
*****
About 2-3 kilometres away from the Takji clan's Hometree, Sheyan leapt down from the Overlord. Apart from the Old Patriarch's mighty Mountain Banshee, the Takji clan's shooting capabilities weren't weak. If one were to recklessly approach, one could very well encounter a plane crash.
When they reached a kilometre away from the Hometree, some Takji clan members discovered them. Instead, they immediately spurred their direhorses to flee far away with unparalleled eagerness. When Sheyan arrived before the Hometree, he saw the current Patriarch of the Takji clan, Murru and Mourbo, standing dejectedly at the entrance. Their faces were filled with despair.
"My brother, please forgive our cowardice on the battlefield. Because we received an oracle from Mother Nature Eywa, we retreated. It definitely wasn't because of danger!!"
Murru spread out his arms, as he lamented in agony. His facial expression was contorted, and he looked extremely haggard. His eyes were bloodshot, and didn't seem like he was faking it. Sheyan heaved a long sigh and said.
"Alright, my friend. I understand your feelings, and respect your beliefs. I'll treat that incident as though it never happened, and we'll still be brothers. "
Murru shook his head in agony, as tears streamed down his cheeks.
"But I'm no longer fit to be your brother. I'm a coward who flees in the face of battle."
He casually pulled out his bone dagger, and aimed its hilt at Sheyan.
"Please end my shameful life, that will make me feel much better."
High Priest Mourbo, who was feigning tears at the side, instantly panicked, as he hugged his child.
"Oh! My child, don't be like this. I'm the one who forced you to retreat. If you want to blame someone, blame me! "
Sheyan coldly observed from the sidelines. Of course, he could discern the hypocrisy seeping out from deep within the bones of High Priest Mourbo. Nevertheless, Mourbo was a genuine and sincere person. Sheyan didn't wish to waste any more time, as he directly sheathed Mourbo's bone blade back into its sheath. Then, he walked towards Mourbo and asked.
"Since I said that it didn't happen, then let's stop here. Do you want me to be a person who doesn't keep my word? On the other hand, Muru, I have something to ask you this time. "
After Muru heard this, he immediately said eagerly.
"What is it?"
At this moment, Brother Black's face suddenly revealed a very peculiar expression. There was an indescribable wretchedness and lust, similar to the expression Edison Ge had when he hugged the young model into the hotel elevator. He licked his thick lips and said, "That's right.
"I remember you mentioned previously that the lasses of the Mosake clan aren't bad?"
Muru was stunned, but his eyes were very nervous as he glanced at his father beside him.
"Did I say that before?"
Brother Black instantly understood that he had some hidden troubles. Instead, he noticed that old Mourbo's expression had turned gloomy, as though he was about to be punished by the family law at any moment. Instantly, the few of them raised their heads to the sky and laughed out loud, attempting to muddle through.
Nevertheless, Sheyan's previous topic could be said to be a common topic for all male creatures to chime in on. The hierarchy of the Takji clan wasn't that strict in the first place. Hence, some Takji warriors who were eavesdropping on the outside suddenly attempted to interrupt. Most likely, they were trying to liven up the atmosphere, and were secretly enlightened.
"That's right, that's right!"
"Although the Mosake clan had lost the favor of the Goddess of Nature, their lasses have become exceptionally lustful!"
"It's said that's because of the sacrificial towers constructed by the lustful ones."
"Indeed, they're much prettier than our withered lasses."
"Their breasts are perky, and the touch feels good."
"Their breasts are round as well."
“.....”
As Sheyan listened to their nonsensical chatter, he could tell that ultimately, they were all talking about how the Mosake clan's lasses were more lustful. However, after careful consideration, this had nothing to do with the Goddess of Nature! Evidently, the lustful clans didn't have many taboos. Anything that could be slaughtered could be treated as prey. Hence, their food was plentiful, and meat was abundant. Hence, the females would naturally become more lustful and tall, and naturally, this was due to the abundance of nutrients.
Nevertheless, Sheyan couldn't be bothered to chat with them at present. Ignoring the fuming old Mourbo, he directly pulled the incomparably embarrassed Muru to one side and asked.
"Looks like your clan's males have the same aesthetic standards as you."
Muru was stunned.
"That's normal alright. Otherwise, why would the most beautiful lass be pursued by so many."
After Sheyan had ascertained their ins and outs, he coughed and spoke with a deadpan expression.
"Actually, I wish to make a transaction with you guys this time."
Muru replied with incomparable shame.
"If you fancy anything of ours, just take it directly. What's the need for a transaction."
Sheyan silently muttered in his heart. "Although your words are forthright, it's a pity that I don't fancy a single one of your items. I reckon this matter will still fall onto that wily old fox Mourbo." Hence, he bluntly replied.
"I've just invaded the Mosake clan, and captured many of their women and children. If the Takji clan is willing to fork out a sufficient price, then I can consider selling them to you. Otherwise, they'll be sacrificed to our allies. "
Muru exclaimed in astonishment.
"My friend, lies will corrode your heart."
Sheyan helplessly rolled his eyes and replied.
"But I'm not lying ….. forget it, forget it. Repeat my words to your father, and let him discuss with me."
Muru obeyed and left. After a brief moment, old Mourbo strolled over, and used a doubtful gaze to size up Sheyan.
"Although it's disrespectful to say this, I still have to express my disbelief ….. it's been many, many years since the Mosake clan suffered the loss of more than 10 clan members. I don't believe you guys, who had just been shrouded in the wrath of Goddess Eywa, can still accomplish such a feat."
Sheyan spread out his hands and bluntly replied.
"Alright, Priest Mourbo, you should be applauding your eloquence. Because your words just now have successfully extinguished my desire to lower the price. Give me some time."
In the end, 15 minutes later, a youth riding a direhorse rudely rushed to the base of the Hometree. His face was flushed red with excitement, and his entire body was trembling ….. Patriarch of the clan, Priest! So many women and children of the Mosake clan!!! (What is this youngster so excited about ….. the only explanation should be that the Na 'vi children matured earlier. Eh, this explanation is truly too wicked)
Naturally, Sheyan's previous instructions was for Mogensha to bring along 200 zerglings, and 'escort' those Mosake clan captives over. The reason why Mogensha was required to escort them was naturally because he was a long range combatant. Once someone attempted to escape, a shuttle of zerglings would be extremely convenient to control the situation.
As for the Mosake clansmen, they were valiant in two aspects. First was their ability to control wild beasts, and second was their long range combatants. At present, their legs were all severely injured. Every Mosake clansman had a zergling placed beside them, and carried the Overlord. There wasn't the slightest threat to them. Hence, transporting them over wasn't slow at all. Only, organizing them to board the Overlord required a certain amount of time.
Although old man Murru and Mourbo were still in disbelief, in a flash, they were thoroughly conquered by the reality before their eyes ….. Amongst them, old man Mourbo was especially agitated. Don't misunderstand, this old thing no longer had any interest in women. Instead, it was because the Takji clan had just suffered a devastating blow, and a gap had appeared in their most important youths. If they were to wait for nature to make up for it, they would at least have to wait for 20 years before they could develop back to their previous flourishing state.
However, if the clan were to acquire this batch of women and children, these children would probably become youths in another 3 years, and could be considered half an adult. In another 5-10 years, they would become valiant warriors. This signified that the time needed for the clan to recover would be shortened by half!
As for loyalty, this crucial issue could be neglected. This was because the Na'vi people were still living in the primitive stone age. From a certain perspective, their customs were somewhat similar to the ancient grassland tribes!
For example, before Temujin's rise to power, his wife was kidnapped by an enemy tribe, and then something very dirty and violent happened. By the time Temujin managed to get his wife back, she was already pregnant, and the child was born without a hitch. Temujin even treated the child as his own, and he treated the child with sincerity. This child appeared to be Ogedai (Tolui? Tolui? Tolui? Tolui? Or did I remember wrongly?). A portion of the Na'vi people's customs could be deduced from this.
As for the Mosake clansmen, once they were captured by the Takji clan, their choices would be death or being annexed. After being annexed, they would have to swear an oath before Mother Nature Eywa, that they would be absolutely loyal to their current clan. However, this was planet Pandora. The most crucial difference from earth, was that Mother Nature Eywa truly existed! Therefore, those who dared to betray their oath were few and far between!
"An opportunity for the clan to rise again, and even the secret beast taming arts of the Mosake clan. Sufficient women and children ….." Even the wily old fox Priest Mourbo was trembling with excitement, as he muttered to himself. (To be continued. If you like this work, I welcome you to donate your recommendation votes or monthly votes to me. Your support, is my greatest motivation.)
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