Bai Xu wanted to stop them, but it was too late.
A Tang Ge and the warriors of the Guardian tribe each lightly tapped the crystal pendants on their chests.
Then a magical scene unfolded.
The crystals emitted a blue light, transforming into a liquid that rapidly enveloped their bodies. In the next moment, they were encased in metallic armor with no blind spots from any angle. Coupled with the long spears in their hands, it was impossible to see any connection between these people and primitive beings.
Broldo glanced at the armored warriors around him, then at the small handgun in his hand. He swallowed and asked, "If we surrender now, do we only lose half?"
Seeing the two sides on the verge of drawing swords and launching into battle, Bai Xu hurriedly grabbed A Tang Ge and said, "No, you can't kill them. What would happen to their tribal chief if you did!"
Upon hearing the word "chief," A Tang Ge indeed halted his attack, signaling everyone to remain vigilant, and then looked at Bai Xu, saying, "What do you mean by that?"
Bai Xu immediately replied, "You know my father's illness, it's very serious. These outsiders can cure my father's illness, which is why I brought them back. If you kill them now, it would be tantamount to indirectly murdering my father."
A Tang Ge was pushed back repeatedly by Bai Xu's rapid-fire words.
If he had to say who he feared the most in the tribe, and who he was most helpless against, it would be Bai Xu, besides the chief and the shaman.
"No, I didn't mean that," A Tang Ge quickly denied.
"I just suspect that if even the tribe's physicians and the shaman are helpless, how can these outsiders succeed?"
Bob was not foolish; he saw through Bai Xu's intentions at a glance and nudged Broldo with his elbow.
Broldo, understanding immediately, quickly said, "How will we know if we don't try?"
"What did you say?"
A Tang Ge pushed Bai Xu aside and walked up to Broldo.
Broldo, unfazed, declared, "Just because you can't cure an illness doesn't mean we can't. There's always someone better, you know?"
"Are you saying your medical skills surpass ours?"
"Yes, that's exactly what I mean."
"And what if you can't cure the chief's illness?"
"We'll accept whatever fate befalls us."
"Fine, it's a deal."
Broldo and A Tang Ge exchanged words, their argument escalating intensely. Before anyone could intervene, they had made a pact.
Once his emotions subsided, Broldo realized he had been tricked and cried out in dismay. A Tang Ge, on the other hand, wore a sinister smile with a hint of cruelty in his eyes. He waved his hand and said, "Brothers, let's go. When they fail to cure the old chief's illness, we'll come back for their heads."
After everyone had left, Bai Xu approached Bob and the others, saying, "You were too rash. I only said you were here to cure my father as a temporary measure. Who would have thought you'd actually agree to it."
"What do we do now?"
Bai Xu gritted her teeth and said, "You should leave quickly. While A Tang Ge and the others are gone, you should return the way you came."
As soon as Bai Xu said this, very few were truly willing to leave.
Despite their small numbers, each of them was a skilled warrior. The people Savage brought were either his loyal followers or wolf warriors loyal to Bai Qi. They would absolutely not flee without Bai Qi and Savage giving the order.
Only those who were hired, like Garton and Broldo, began to have thoughts of retreating.
"No."
Bob was the first to step forward and say to Bai Xu, "You lied for us. If you let us leave now, what will happen to you?"
Jokes aside, how could Bob let such a beautiful woman take the blame for them? Moreover, there must be many more valuable historical relics in the tribe, each one capable of shocking the world if revealed. Leaving now would be a huge loss.
"That's right."
At this moment, Bai Qi stepped forward and said, "The situation here is different from the outside world. While you may surpass us in some aspects, perhaps our medical technology is precisely what can save your father."
It wasn't that Bai Qi was bragging. Even if Bai Xu's father had some incurable disease, with the Horse and Dog Talismans, it would be difficult for her father to die even if he wanted to.
"This... Alright."
Finally, Bai Xu agreed to Bai Qi's words.
Bai Xu's mother had died shortly after giving birth to Bai Xu. Her father, the tribal chief, had raised Bai Xu single-handedly, acting as both father and mother. After her father fell ill, Bai Xu had been relentlessly searching for ways to cure him, willing to try even with the slightest possibility.
Under Bai Xu's guidance, Bai Qi and the others safely entered the tribe. However, the surrounding tribesmen still harbored deep hostility towards Bai Qi and the outsiders. While it wasn't to the point of throwing rotten eggs and vegetables, it was close.
"Bai Xu, when can we meet the chief?"
Ignoring the hostile glances, Bai Qi quickened his pace and approached Bai Xu, asking.
Seeing Bai Xu remain silent, Bai Qi immediately added, "After all, we need to treat your father, so we need to see his specific condition to prescribe the right medicine."
Bai Qi's words made sense. Bai Xu pondered for a moment and then said, "My father is not easy to meet. You can stay here for now, and I will arrange for you to meet him as soon as possible."
Soon, Bai Xu led everyone to a stone house.
Moss and weeds grew all over the outside of the stone house, indicating it hadn't been inhabited for many years. Although spacious inside, it was also overgrown with weeds.
Bai Xu said helplessly, "You are outsiders now, and you don't have the chief's permission. Even I cannot bring you into the core area. So, until the chief summons you, you will have to stay here."
As Bai Xu turned to leave, Bob grabbed her arm, creating a slightly awkward situation for both of them. Bob quickly retracted his hand, and Bai Xu, recovering her composure, coughed lightly and asked, "Mr. Bob, is there anything else?"
Bob said somewhat awkwardly, "Um, could you give me some books from here? Not many, just one or two is fine. You know, I'm a historian, and I'd like to learn more about the history of your Guardian tribe."
Bai Xu considered it and felt it wasn't anything secretive, so she agreed, saying she would bring them when she brought food next time.
Garton looked at the weed-infested stone house and complained, "Isn't this just house arrest? These primitive people have no hospitality at all."
"Alright, Potato," said Lily. "Didn't you see the man in charge at the beginning? He looked like he wanted to eat us alive. It's already a blessing to have a safe place like this to rest."
"Hey, who are you calling little potato? I'm not small at all."
"Okay, okay, big potato then. Can I rest now? I'm exhausted after working so hard."
Saying that, she didn't bother with the weeds on the ground, laid out her sleeping mat, and collapsed onto it.