Chapter 443 - 296: Deceiving Heaven and Crossing the Sea, Subduing the Spirit Contract

"Thank the Wind Spirit Race for saving our tribe!"

The voices of over a thousand people echoed through the dense forest.

Feeng Zhi and Feeng Ying of the Wind Spirit Race watched this scene with much emotion in their hearts.

Back then, when the Wind Spirit Race was on the brink of extinction, it seemed quite similar.

Now, the Wind Spirit Race has gradually grown stronger, annexing twenty thousand bandits, controlling ten strongholds...

Chu Ming lowered his gaze and nodded slightly.

This Spirit Contract Race didn’t act foolishly.

With a flip of his hand, three elixirs appeared in his palm, "Take them."

These three elixirs were for healing, but also acted as poison.

It was certainly good that the Spirit Contract Race was willing to submit, but that didn’t mean he would fully trust them right away.

The old woman did not hesitate in the slightest this time. She respectfully took the elixirs, swallowed one herself, and handed the other two to Qi Konghen and Qi Yuewu.

Since she had already made the decision, she wouldn’t hesitate as she did before.

The elder of the Spirit Contract Race had lived for most of her life, with deep thoughts. She understood that the elixir was a testament of their submission.

Upon seeing the old woman swallow hers, Qi Konghen and Qi Yuewu also hesitated no longer and swallowed them without delay.

Just after swallowing, the three felt a gentle warmth spreading within their bodies, flowing through their meridians.

The Qi Blood gradually began to recover, the pain lessened, and wounds slowly started to heal...

To have such a Healing Treasure Medicine given out just like that?

The three were shocked in their hearts.

"Thank you, benefactor!" the old woman bowed again.

"Thank you, benefactor!" Qi Konghen and Qi Yuewu bowed simultaneously.

"No need to thank me," Chu Ming said as he rotated half of the Spirit Contract Race’s tribal treasure in his hand, "The elixir you consumed has healing properties, but it also has..."

He deliberately paused here, his eyes fixed on the old woman.

"I understand!" the old woman’s expression was respectful, "The grace of the Wind Spirit Race is one our tribe cannot repay. To show my tribe’s sincerity, I hope that the Wind Spirit Race can keep half of the tribal treasure for us."

The elder of the Spirit Contract Race was extremely clear-headed at this moment. She understood that the poison was merely a means of restraint, while what the Wind Spirit Race truly wanted was an attitude from the Spirit Contract Race.

If the Wind Spirit Race wanted the Spirit Contract Race to surrender the entire tribal treasure, she would not agree and would definitely lead her people to resist unto death to seize a slim chance for survival.

However, giving up half would not only protect the Spirit Contract Race but also demonstrate their submission.

"Elder..."

Qi Konghen and Qi Yuewu’s hearts tightened as they heard the old woman willingly give up half of the tribal treasure.

The tribal treasure concerned the survival of the Spirit Contract Race, how could they...

"Qi Konghen, Qi Yuewu, remember, the life of the Spirit Contract Race was given by the Wind Spirit Race!" the old woman sternly reprimanded.

Chu Ming’s gaze narrowed slightly, collecting the half of the tribal treasure with a turn of his hand.

"Rise."

With the poison balancing the strongest elder and elder of the Spirit Contract Race, and holding half of the Spirit Contract Race’s tribal treasure, the task of subduing them was basically complete.

"Yes." The old woman obeyed and stood up, but still maintained a bowed position.

"You all may rise as well." Chu Ming looked towards Qi Konghen, Qi Yuewu, and the other members of the Spirit Contract Race.

"All of you are heavily injured, and this place is not suitable for a long stay. Come with me."

"Elder Feeng Zhi, Elder Feeng Ying, is the resting place prepared for the Spirit Contract Race ready?"

"It’s ready."

"Return to the tribe!"

"..."

...

Thirty miles north of Xiqu Bay.

Cavalry Captain Yang Rong led the remaining six hundred people fleeing for their lives, with more than three thousand Chaobei Ridge bandits in pursuit.

Among the six hundred, over four hundred were from the Huang Forbidden Army led by Yang Rong, while the remaining two hundred belonged to Pei Qin’s unit.

With Pei Qin and Pei Hu killed in action and Pei Chuan missing, Pei Qin’s unit of the Huang Forbidden Army suffered such heavy losses.

Suddenly.

The sound of hooves and beast roars came from ahead, and soon over a dozen Cyan Flame Demon Wolves appeared.

"Captain Tang!" Yang Rong was ecstatic.

The arrival was none other than Tang Run leading ten Meridian Unlocking Realm experts.

"What’s going on?!" Tang Run felt something amiss upon seeing the tragic state of Yang Rong and his men.

"Kill them!" At this time, the Chaobei Ridge bandits also arrived.

"The Wolf Race colluded with bandits and captured the Spirit Contract Race!"

"The Wolf Race?!" Tang Run was furious, "Kill!"

Ten well-equipped Meridian Unlocking Realm cultivators rode the Cyan Flame Demon Wolves into the bandits of Chaobei Ridge, immediately creating chaos like wolves into a flock of sheep, slaughtering them unilaterally.

...

Wind Spirit Race, tribal grounds, main hall.

Chu Ming sat on the main seat, with Feeng Jun, the elder of the Wind Spirit Race, leading a group of nine on the left below him.

The nine exuded the formidable aura belonging to the Meridian Unlocking Realm, each extraordinary.

At that moment, Feeng Jun, the elder of the tribe, was glowing and majestic, and his aura far exceeded the others. It was evident he had connected the First Meridian of the Eight Extraordinary Meridians, reaching the lower Meridian Unlocking Realm.

On the right, there were only three people: the elder of the Spirit Contract Race Qi Lanshui, and the two elders Qi Konghen and Qi Yuewu.

Compared to the nine of the Wind Spirit Race in the Meridian Unlocking Realm, the three from the Spirit Contract Race appeared somewhat feeble.

Although elder Qi Lanshui was of the second Meridian of the Lower Meridian Unlocking Realm, he had lost an arm, drastically reducing his power.

With Feeng Jun’s recent breakthrough and his Qi and Blood Power twice as strong, combined with the weaponry and armor Chu Ming prepared for him, he could easily overpower Qi Lanshui.

Furthermore, Feeng Zhi and Feeng Ying, in the late stage of the Upper Meridian Unlocking Realm, could with the treasures bestowed by Chu Ming, hold their ground against the elder of the Spirit Contract Race in a battle.

As for Qi Konghen and Qi Yuewu, even if uninjured, Feeng Yi, Feeng Man, and Feeng Chong could match them.