Chapter 819 - Enslave me? (2/2)

However, the direst matter now was to retrieve his stolen bone lock. Everything else could wait for another time. Due to the existence of fire seeds, there were always tribes that were different from the others. The corpse-like person was perhaps an example of it. Could he withstand hits? If he was a fighter, could he fetch a high price as a slave? Occupational habit took charge and the first thing that crossed Si’s mind was the potential price of this person if sold as a slave.

After pondering for a moment, Si looked at Shao Xuan. He knew that the current party was led by the Flaming Horns. Hence, he needed to look at the Flaming Horn representative in the eye.

“Did you take it?” asked Si. Before Shao Xuan could answer, he interjected, “Hand it over!” Shao Xuan was not spared a chance to explain. Si only wanted his lock, anything else was pointedly irrelevant.

“It’s not here,” said Shao Xuan.

“Of course I’m aware that it’s not here. But I’m asking YOU to GIVE IT BACK TO ME! Or else…” With a movement of his wrist, a flash of metal whistled by. The pointed edge of the Xi blade was aimed in Shao Xuan’s direction.

“Or else what?” Shao Xuan challenged.

“Or else you’ll all be enslaved!” Si finished coldly.

Just like Robber Seven had mentioned, the Bi organisation members had kept the tradition of appointing an observer. This also meant that they judged everyone as they were slave-browsing. Typically, they wouldn’t attack a free man. By definition, a free man was essentially an ex-tribesman that had left the tribe and did not belong to any organisation. They would be nomads who moved freely. However, if the slave-traders had come across extremely valuable free men, they would too enslave said person.

This was the reason why many would avoid the ‘Bi’.

But of course, dire times like the current shortage of slave stock would drive them to make a move on the tribes. It would be rather troublesome to attack the tribes on this side of the continent but if they attacked the other continent nearest to the coast, everything would be much easier.

Did they not know that the Flaming Horn tribe could put up a fight? Well, they were fully aware of that. Before they began the operation, they had done extensive research. They had even sent members out to attack the surrounding tribes around the Flaming Horn territory as a preventive measure. However, they had truly underestimated the Flaming Horn tribe’s competence. They were even more surprised that Ji Fang would personally interfere with their operation on the Flaming Horns with an order.

To release the slaves they captured for no reason? That didn’t make any sense? This severely deviated from Bi’s philosophy.

Unfortunately, the order was given by Ji Fang and while Si wasn’t pleased, he wouldn’t ruin the working relationship between them just for a few slaves. However, there was a shift in events. Since Si had come face to face with the Flaming Horn tribe and the latter was holding onto his belongings, Ji Fang’s orders would be largely ignored.

The Bi’s work ethic would be to never let go once they settled their fangs on captured flesh. Even if their prey weren’t captured in the end, they would still need to inflict notable damage to teach them the power of the strongest slave-trading organisation to exist—-Bi! Fear was their best medal.

Mu Fa stared at Si in shock, realizing that the man was actually serious. Si was actually intending to ignore Ji Fang’s order and attack a Flaming Horn? Mu Fa turned to look at Shao Xuan in an attempt to gauge the Grand Elder’s response. Weirdly, he could not sense anything from Shao Xuan. The only thing notable was the odd atmosphere.

“Enslave me?”

Shao Xuan’s tone was oddly nonchalant. It sounded as if they were engaged in a casual dinner conversation. There was not even the faintest hint of anger on his face. Despite that, Robber Seven, who was near Shao Xuan, shuddered abruptly. Following that, the robber became excited, laughing maniacally.

Hahahahahaha!

He said it! Si actually said it!

When Robber Seven felt like the biggest enemy of the Flaming Horn tribe and that his future was nothing but a span of darkness, a bigger idiot had emerged. This fool had committed something that would garner more hatred than he could, how could Robber Seven not feel excited about this? Robber Seven knew that the tribesmen absolutely despised being referred to as ‘slaves’. Back then, several large tribes had battled slave masters in the desert. It was natural for Si’s words to trigger fury. The other tribesmen in Robber Seven’s proximity looked like they were about to explode.

Qu Li’s fists were clenched so tight that his finger joints were popping. Lu Zhai and Ci Du’s expressions turned sour while Gan Qie… Gan Qie was still as usual. He was not enraged but was merely curiously studying Si and the other black-clothed figures who were wielding metal chains.

Robber Seven’s mood had lightened greatly. After he was captured by the Flaming Horn, he had told them all he knew and even played along as bait. He had agreed to this fuss-free not out of fear towards Shao Xuan. Instead, Robber Seven had full intention to slip away during the exchange between the Flaming Horns and Si. He would find a chance to run away. After all, chaos could be expected since the Flaming Horns were not fond of the ruthless slave masters that preyed on tribesmen. However, Robber Seven truly wasn’t expecting Si to be crazier than anticipated.

Yes. To Robber Seven, anyone who dared to threaten Shao Xuan with enslavement must be out of their mind.

Robber Seven lifted his head once again and stared at the night sky. The stars were brilliant tonight, the perfect day to execute a quick escape.