Chapter 269: It's a Female Snake Demon

“We understand, Chief. We were just wondering, when do we depart?”

“In three days.”

The buzz of discussion in the hall gradually died down. Chu Liangyu chose this moment to speak. “Hold on. I’ve prepared storage bags for you. Each of you, take one. They should be more than enough to carry the team’s food.”

“But food isn’t the only thing you need to prepare. There are also healing herbs. I’ve already spoken with Jiaojiao, and she’ll prepare some for each team.”

“Additionally, there are some elixirs I’ve prepared for you inside. They can be used for detoxification and healing. The quantity is limited, so use them wisely.”

At her signal, everyone took a storage bag. They waited a moment longer, and seeing she had nothing else to say, they prepared to take their leave.

“In that case, we’ll go and make our preparations.”

“Go on.”

The tribe buzzed with activity because of this matter. Just by sitting there, Chu Liangyu could hear the sounds of their discussions.

This might have been related to the Xihe Tribe’s unique way of operating. Females who had the ability and were willing could also participate in this operation.

The principle was simple: the capable would rise to the occasion, regardless of gender. This was what made the tribe even more lively than usual.

Everything was proceeding according to plan. Chu Liangyu also received real-time updates from her puppets; for now, the Barrier showed no abnormalities.

The only area that hadn’t been scouted was the direction of the Beiyuan Salt Land, where Chu Liangyu was heading. She would investigate it personally, figuring she could resolve any issues on the spot.

The three days passed quickly, and the time for departure arrived. A vast procession from the tribe set out, with many seeing them off and cheering them on. The atmosphere was incredibly boisterous.

There was more excitement than worry on their faces, a clear testament to their confidence in the tribe’s strength.

“All preparations are complete. Let’s move out!”

With a wave of Chu Liangyu’s arm, the teams set off, following their respective leaders toward their designated destinations.

At the same time, many other places received the news. Some chose to surrender immediately, some chose to resist, and a portion chose to flee for the time being.

Those who chose to flee seemed not to have considered the old saying: you can run, but you can’t hide forever.

“Female Master, let me handle the next tribe.”

He Yushu looked at Chu Liangyu, eager to prove himself. The anticipation in his eyes was unmistakable.

Ever since they had set out, Chi Yizhong had always been the one charging ahead. It wasn’t that He Yushu didn’t want to, but he simply couldn’t beat him to it. Chi Yizhong’s speed and explosive power were too great; before he could even react, the man would already be gone.

At times like this, he, a crane, felt rather foolish. He had no choice. This time, for a chance to shine, he had to ask Chu Liangyu in advance to help hold back the overly ferocious Chi Yizhong.

“If you’re confident, then this next tribe is yours.”

Upon hearing this, He Yushu nodded eagerly. “I am! I am!”

“Alright, then. Go ahead.”

While the two of them were subjugating the tribe, Chu Liangyu wasn’t idle either. At every tribe they visited, she would pay special attention to the spatial aura, carefully sensing for any abnormal fluctuations.

In doing so, she actually discovered a few such places. Without hesitation, she immediately began to repair them.

The sounds of battle cries shook the heavens around her, yet she seemed oblivious, remaining focused on the task at hand.

Her casual demeanor in such a situation didn’t go unnoticed, but anyone could guess her identity with half a thought.

Forget about charging over to capture her—even when fighting, if they got too close, they would pause the battle and resume only after moving to a suitable distance.

Aside from the minor issues she had recently found here in Beiyuan, the feedback from her puppets also indicated the existence of many other problems, though they weren’t very conspicuous.

Normally, a situation like this didn’t require her to go in person. She could simply have them use the Power of Creation she had left them to make the repairs.

Speaking of the Barrier problem, Chu Liangyu thought of Lou Sang. She had sent him to personally inspect for loopholes and search for Demon Cultivators who had snuck in from the Demon Realm. She wondered how much progress he had made.

She habitually tapped on the system panel, and a moment later, her inquiry received a reply.

Lou Sang: “Don’t rush me. I’m investigating whether anyone from an Otherworld has broken in. I seem to have found a lead.”

When Chu Liangyu saw this message, her finger, which was scrolling on the panel, froze.

Curious, she pressed further: “A lead? Tell me more.”

After a while, Lou Sang replied: “The person from the Otherworld didn’t go anywhere else. They’re in the Southern Barbarian Land. Seems to be a Female Snake Demon.”

Differentiating a Beastman from a Demon Cultivator of the Cultivation World was not an easy task.

Chu Liangyu was a bit skeptical. “How did you find out? Are you so sure she’s a Demon Cultivator?”

Lou Sang: “I’m not sure. That’s why I said it’s just a lead. I’ll need to observe for a few more days to be certain.”

“Fine. Be sure to message me as soon as you’re certain.”

“I know. Don’t worry.”

She told him a bit more about her situation, and then the two ended their communication. Around the same time, the battle on her side concluded.

After another bout of commotion, the crowd finally fell completely silent.

Chu Liangyu walked to the front of the group, her voice clear yet undeniably powerful. “Everyone, since you have been defeated, it is time to submit. In two days, the Guard Team from my Xihe Tribe will arrive to take over.”

“If there are any who still refuse to yield, we don’t mind fighting a little longer.”

At this point, they had lost the ability to fight. How could they possibly have any strength left for another battle?

Besides, the Beastman World had always revered the strong. Every tribe had more or less experienced something like this before.

So, without Chu Liangyu needing to say another word, they dropped their weapons or shifted back into their human forms.

This gesture of weakness signified their acknowledgment of the Xihe Tribe.

“In that case, we are all one tribe now. Go back and tend to your wounds.”

Accompanying the Guard Team would be females who taught Body Techniques. This was also a measure against these people changing their minds. After subjugating a group of tribes, Chu Liangyu would always leave some forces behind.

Not many, but they were powerful—more than enough to suppress any rebellion.

At the same time, Feng Qingqing walked over from the crowd. “Chief, should we start preparing food now?”

Looking at the darkening sky, Chu Liangyu nodded. “You can begin.”

The ones in charge of logistics on their side were Feng Qingqing and her older brother, Feng Su. However, their main task was to distribute food; as for cooking, that was left to individuals to handle themselves.

In addition to this, they also needed to apply medicine to the injured members and fetch water from the river.

These tasks were all rather trivial and mentally taxing, which was why Chu Liangyu had intentionally assigned two people to be in charge of them.

It might seem like a small number of people for the job, but thanks to the convenience provided by the storage bags, two people were more than enough.