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Chapter 116: Hu Yin Wen
Chapter 116: Hu Yin Wen
September 25, 2027
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Facing the encirclement of these refugees, Lu HaiKong was clearly experienced, while Dian Wei seemed to possess incredible strength, but his oblivious nature remained unshaken even in the midst of the siege, looking as dazed as if he had just woken up.
As for the hundred or so bandits Lu HaiKong had brought, although they appeared battle-hardened, the sight of so many ferocious refugees like ghosts made their scalps tingle. Not to mention the local guide, a simple and honest fellow who had never witnessed such a scene, nearly scared enough to wet himself.
"Let's break through the siege! Dian Wei, you take the lead. No matter who stands in our way, smash them all!" Lu HaiKong had no intention of lingering with these men.
"Oh!" Dian Wei scratched his head, his dazed expression gradually fading, and a cruel aura seemed ready to burst forth. In an instant, the goofy Dian Wei transformed into a demonic state.
Dian Wei charged ahead, directly attacking his way out.
These refugees were not particularly strong, but they possessed an aura as cruel as demons. Despite Dian Wei leading the charge and Lu HaiKong's group having the advantage of speed on horseback, when they finally broke through the refugee camp, six unlucky bandits from Lu HaiKong's group of a hundred were held back.
Lu HaiKong glanced back at the bandits pinned down by the refugees, hesitated, and then gritted his teeth and left. He knew that if he turned back to save them, he might end up losing more men.
After barely escaping the refugee camp, which resembled a haunted camp, the entire group's morale plummeted. It wasn't just the loss of four or five bandits that affected them, but also the shock of witnessing the refugees' ghostly demeanor. What kind of world could drive ordinary people to such desperation?
With no good news from the refugee camp, Lu HaiKong didn't simply return home. Instead, he continued to roam the area, gathering refugees and spreading the truth about the refugee camp.
Regardless, it was best to avoid that ghostly place, and Lu HaiKong never expected that he would have to return there soon.
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While Lu HaiKong was fighting his way through the refugee camp, on the other side, Li Xiong's two hundred carts of goods finally arrived as scheduled at the Xianbei Tribe's Hu Yin Tribe.
This Hu Yin Tribe was the same one that had previously sent Hu Yin Xiong to assist them. The tribe had a population of fifty thousand and was quite influential.
In the past, whenever Li Xiong visited, the Hu Yin Tribe would slaughter their fattest cattle and sheep to treat him. However, the atmosphere seemed different this time. Not only was there no fattest livestock, but even the reception was casual, as if everyone was too preoccupied to pay him much attention.
Unfortunately for Li Xiong, his luck had taken a turn for the worse. Blackwind Fort had always enjoyed a strong relationship with the Hu Yin Tribe, as their leader was also Li Xiong's contact.
Thanks to this connection, Blackwind Fort's trades had always gone smoothly. But this time, just a few days before Li Xiong's arrival, the Hu Yin Tribe's leader, who was also Li Xiong's associate, had fallen from his horse and suffered severe injuries at the age of fifty. With the old chief on the brink of death, the tribe's biggest concern was who would become the new leader.
In this situation, the annual trading event, which was once the most important affair, has lost its appeal, as the entire tribe's upper echelon, including the Hu Yin Chief's sons and brothers, are now scheming for the chief's position. No one has the time to spare a thought for Li Xiong.
Li Xiong was initially unaware of this, and the tribe didn't bother to conceal it. After all, Hu Yin was just the chief of a Xianbei tribe, not a grand dynasty like the Han Empire, where the emperor's well-being was a tightly guarded secret.
With a casual inquiry, Li Xiong quickly learned the situation. Upon discovering that Chief Hu Yin was critically injured and near death, Li Xiong couldn't sit still.
For him, this was terrible news. It meant he might be indefinitely delayed here, unable to leave until a new chief was chosen. More importantly, the channels established by Hei Feng Camp were at risk of being cut off.
Hu Yin Tribe wasn't all as wise as their chief; not everyone understood that only trade could ensure long-term sustainability. Many were short-sighted, especially the chief's brothers, who would undoubtedly make it their first priority to eliminate the bandits and seize their resources if they took power.
"This won't do! We can't just sit here and wait for our demise!"
Li Xiong was a resourceful man, especially when it came to survival. His intelligence soared like an unlocked gene.
Under the pretense of visiting the ailing Chief Hu Yin, he began to approach various influential members of the tribe. In just a few days, Li Xiong met with the chief's three sons and two brothers, some of whom he contacted multiple times.
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After several meetings, Li Xiong concluded that the chief's brothers were unlikely to be swayed, as they held an inherent disdain for the Han people. As for the chief's sons, while they were less resistant to Han culture due to their father's influence, only one could genuinely ensure the continuation of their trade—Hu Yin Wenzi, the second son.
This man deeply revered Han culture and respected Li Xiong. If he were to become the new chief, Li Xiong was almost certain their trade would continue.
However, Hu Yin Wenzi had a problem: he lacked a strong foundation. His uncles and older brother held significant influence in the tribe, while he, due to his frail health since childhood, had little standing in this tribe that revered physical strength.
Despite Li Xiong recognizing his cunning, Wenzi's lack of power made it difficult for him to become chief on his own.
Li Xiong needed to do more than just rely on Wenzi; he had to lend him a helping hand.
(End of Chapter)
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