Wei Xian rose to her feet, ready to drive Wu Liang away.
Her face was cold as she stared straight into Wu Liang's eyes, trying to reclaim the authority of a Chief.
Hey, no need to be so heartless, right?
Wu Liang obviously had no intention of leaving.
I'm here to fulfill my duty, Chief; surely you haven't forgotten already?
Wu Liang smiled and stepped closer.
For the sake of the Tribe's population, I should work even harder.
Didn't the High Priest say you should conceive an heir as soon as possible?
Wei Xian's face flushed scarlet; she bit her lip and turned away, unable to look at him.
Of course she remembered that night's experience.
But she was the Tribe's Chief—how could she let a man captured merely as a breeding tool threaten her?
Now it felt as though she were the prey in his eyes.
That truth was more than Wei Xian could accept.
Go back. I'm not…
Not in the mood tonight?
Wu Liang finished the sentence for her.
No matter, I'm in the mood; I'll handle the heavy labor.
As he spoke he seized Wei Xian's wrist and pulled her warm, wild body into his arms.
You—let go—mmph…
Wei Xian struggled symbolically for a moment.
But she was soon overwhelmed by a forceful kiss, lost in clumsy response.
This man was always so domineering, so aggressive.
Hah…
When Wei Xian was nearly breathless, Wu Liang released her.
Her heart pounded; she lay limp in his arms, gasping, cheeks crimson.
Chief, can you tell me something about the Tribe and the Roland Empire?
Admiring her dazed eyes, Wu Liang spoke slowly.
Wei Xian looked puzzled.
Aren't you one of the roland people? Why ask?
I'm not from the Roland Empire; I'm from elsewhere.
Wu Liang stroked her long hair. I heard what the roland people did to you; I want to help.
A shadow crossed Wei Xian's face.
Help? With what? That Empire's iron hooves can trample everything.
Her tone mocked; she slipped from his arms and walked to the tent flap, staring into the dark sky.
Hatred flickered in her eyes.
Their cavalry wear shining metal armor, carry powerful bows and crossbows, wield weapons that spit fire—no one can stand against them.
About a hundred years ago they appeared beyond the Great Desolate Mountain Range and began madly attacking every Tribe.
The war left every Tribe man dead; the roland people's goal was clear—kill all men, seize our resources.
Our warriors could barely touch them.
Stone axes couldn't pierce their armor; wooden spears never got close.
Roland swords are sharp, their great-axes devastating…
The war dragged on; Tribes were either destroyed or, like us, fled deep into the mountains to survive.
Weapons that shoot fire?
Wu Liang frowned.
That sounded like guns.
Had a power in this world already reached the age of firearms?
While Wei Xian's people were still in the Stone Age.
The gap was like an uncrossable chasm.
No wonder it was a one-sided slaughter.
I don't know the details.
Wei Xian sighed.
I only know the Roland call them alchemical-fire guns.
They can pierce the hardest rock from dozens of paces.
They also have flying steel beasts that drop exploding iron balls from the sky.
Alchemical-fire guns? Flying steel beasts? Exploding iron balls?
It didn't sound like pure technology—more like technology fused with magic.
It seemed the Roland had blended magic and weaponry.
Wu Liang realized the situation was more complicated than he'd thought.
We've kept resisting, but our numbers keep shrinking.
To us, the Roland are unbeatable!
Unbeatable? No, Chief. Now that I'm here, your people can stand against their iron hooves.
Wu Liang spoke each word deliberately.
And you, Wei Xian, need only lead your clansmen to follow me.
Follow you? Wei Xian turned back with a sneer.
Exactly. Wu Liang ignored her mockery.
I'll lead you out of these mountains and take back what belongs to you.
Are you mad, or am I? Laughable—I'm actually listening to such madness!
You're nothing but a tool we captured. Leave, before I kill you in anger!
Wei Xian felt her mind must be slipping; irritation flared.
Wu Liang only smiled, offering no argument.
Suddenly his aura changed; he activated Beast Blood Burning right in front of her.
Beast Blood Burning LV20, activate!
Boom!
A pale-red shockwave erupted.
Red patterns surfaced on Wu Liang's skin; a savage aura flooded the tent.
Wei Xian staggered under the pressure, stunned.
Beast Blood Burning?
How could he use that skill?
It was a bloodline secret of her people; outsiders couldn't learn it.
And Wu Liang's Beast Blood Burning was wilder, far stronger than hers.
Impossible! How do you know Beast Blood Burning?
Wei Xian stared as if he were a monster.
Thanks to you, my dear Chief.
Wu Liang reined in his aura, smiling playfully.
Because of me?
Wei Xian was lost.
Three nights ago, our bloodline bond let me learn more than just Beast Blood Burning.
My strength has already surpassed yours.
Wu Liang picked up her stone axe and swung it toward the tent mouth.
The violent force split the air, raising a gale that rattled the tent, nearly tearing it apart.
Incredible!
Wei Xian could hardly believe it, yet she felt an unstoppable power in him.
If she tried to subdue him now, fear held her back—she couldn't do it.
Wu Liang, what exactly are you?
Her eyes burned, trying to see right through him.
The one who will make the Black Rock Tribe strong, Wei Xian.
Just believe I mean you no harm.
So, am I still just a tool? Work with me and I'll lead your people to greatness.
His words rang like iron, every syllable weighty.
Wei Xian wavered, falling into long silence.
Wu Liang didn't disturb her; he waited quietly.
Fine—tonight you've shocked me.
At last she lifted her head and looked at him seriously.
If you truly have such power, of course I can cooperate.
But to make me and my clansmen follow you utterly, you'll need far stronger proof!
Wu Liang nodded.
Good—those words are enough.
He hadn't expected her to yield so easily; everything needed time.
Starting tomorrow, I want you to do one thing.
Name it; as long as it's reasonable, I'll comply.
Wei Xian drew a deep breath, not refusing.
Wu Liang nodded in satisfaction.
Then gather every strongest Female Warrior tomorrow and follow me to a place.
I'm taking you to mine a special stone.
We'll dig ore and forge iron weapons!