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The request in Chapter 430

He felt small and insignificant in front of these people.

Noticing Zhong's restraint and unease, Zhi quickly smiled and said, "Zhong, there's no need to be so nervous. Yong just relayed the purpose of your visit to us, saying that a snow bear has appeared outside. Is that true?"

Zhong nodded, his voice a little hoarse, and replied, "Yes, that snow bear was huge and very aggressive. We encountered it halfway through our journey. Luckily, it was greedy for food, so we gave it a lot of jerky to get away."

Zhi turned to look at Ruan Mianmian. Ruan Mianmian frowned slightly, thought for a moment, and then said, "Don't snow bears live in the snow mountains? They usually don't come down from the mountains to approach the tribe easily. Did something special happen on your side that attracted them?"

Zhong looked blank and shook his head to indicate that he didn't know. Moreover, the snow bear was quite far from their tribe, so it wasn't necessarily coming for them.

At this moment, Sen, who had been silent all along, spoke up: "In any case, now that the snow bear has appeared, we must deal with it. If we can get to the vicinity of the gorilla tribe today, we might find the valley along the way tomorrow."

Hui and the others nodded in agreement, thinking it best to eliminate potential dangers as soon as possible.

Ruan Mianmian stood up and said slowly, "Zhong, thank you for the news. You go back to take care of the wounded and comfort the tribespeople. We will discuss a solution as soon as possible and then send people over to handle it."

After Ruan Mianmian finished speaking, she nodded to everyone and prepared to walk inside. The matter was discussed, so there was no need for her to stay.

Zhonglai's original intention for coming here was to discuss the issue of belonging. Encountering the snow bear was an accident; otherwise, he wouldn't have had the nerve to come here!

At this moment, he saw that Ruan Mianmian was about to leave, so he hurriedly stood up to stop her.

"Chief, please wait!"

Ruan Mianmian turned around and looked at Zhong with a puzzled expression.

Zhong took a deep breath and mustered his courage to say, "Chief, actually, besides informing you about the snow bear, there's another very important matter I'd like to discuss with you. Our tribe's population is increasing, but the surrounding resources are dwindling, especially this winter with its extremely cold month. The weather is so frigid that many tribespeople have fallen ill. Furthermore, we have very little firewood and food..."

He lowered his head and spoke softer and softer, clearly embarrassed and ashamed.

Ruan Mianmian naturally understood how difficult it was to survive outside, and out of respect for Shi, she wouldn't make things difficult for the gorilla tribe.

So, Ruan Mianmian looked at Yong and said, "Yong, you and Zhong discuss what the gorilla tribe is lacking and pick some out to send to them. Since the snow bear has appeared, take a few good men and have Sen go with them to deliver it to them."

Ruan Mianmian thought that Zhong Lai was "crying poor" and "asking for help," so she was willing to give him supplies without hesitation.

But she was interrupted again as soon as she finished speaking.

Zhong knelt on the ground, looked at Ruan Mianmian, and lowered his head. "Chief, on behalf of the Ape Tribe, I request to join the Eastern Tribe and swear to be loyal to you to the death!"

As soon as he finished speaking, everyone looked surprised.

He was especially excited at this moment. No one wanted the gorilla tribe to join more than him.

After a moment of contemplation, Ruan Mianmian said, "If you're applying to join because of a shortage of supplies in winter, there's no need. Winter will be over in another month and a half, and our tribe can provide whatever you need. There's no need to join just because of temporary difficulties!"

Zhong raised his head, his eyes resolute, and said, “Chief, it’s not just because of a lack of resources. Every member of our gorilla tribe is a strong beastman. We have long heard of the benevolence and wisdom of the Eastern tribes. The threat of the snow bear is just an opportunity. We yearn to integrate into such a hopeful tribe, become a member, and grow stronger together.”

Upon hearing this, Ruan Mianmian's heart stirred. She glanced around at the members of her tribe and saw that there was no opposition in their eyes.

Shi said urgently, "Leader, accept them! I promise I will be loyal to you wholeheartedly, even unto death!"

Knowing the strength of his own tribe, and especially since he was now serving the god he believed in, he certainly hoped that his former tribe would join him.

Ruan Mianmian crossed her arms, her delicate brows furrowed, lost in deep thought. Time passed slowly, and the atmosphere around her grew increasingly heavy.

Finally, as if she had made up her mind, she gently relaxed her brows, parted her lips slightly, and slowly said, "Okay, I do see your sincerity. But let me make this clear from the start: if you join our Eastern Tribe, you must strictly abide by the rules here, and you cannot violate any of them! Otherwise, don't blame me for being ruthless!"

Upon hearing this, Zhong's face instantly lit up with ecstatic joy. He trembled with excitement and hurriedly kowtowed, muttering, "Thank you, Chief! Thank you, Chief, for your mercy in taking us in! Rest assured, we will strictly abide by all the rules and will not dare to slack off in the slightest!"

With the matter settled, the next step was to address a series of pressing practical problems. Ruan Mianmian glanced around the room, then methodically began issuing orders.

"When the time comes, go to the accommodation area immediately, carefully plan it out, and set aside a large enough place for the gorillas to live in. Remember to make sure the environment is clean and comfortable."

“Yong, select some strong and healthy orcs from the tribe. They will return with Zhong later and bring the rest of the tribesmen back to us safely.”

At this moment, Sen, who was standing to the side, volunteered, "Ruanruan, let me go too. If we encounter a snow bear or other ferocious beast on the way, we'll have more help to deal with it."

Ruan Mianmian nodded slightly in agreement.

"I know, you should quickly use your divination skills to see whether accepting the ape-beastman is auspicious or inauspicious."

Finally, Ruan Mianmian looked at Daman and Yu and instructed them, "You two go and light a few campfires and make some delicious meat soup. When the gorilla beastmen arrive, they can warm themselves up and fill their stomachs."

After everyone agreed in unison, they each went to carry out their orders, and the whole scene appeared busy but orderly.