Published: March 12, 2025
Chapter 297: Clan Leader of the Mastiff Tribe
The members of the mastiff race also noticed the presence of Zhao Hai, a human. They glanced at him, and Wells quickly explained that he was his blood oath brother.
Clearly, among the orc tribes, a decapitation blood oath is a remarkable vow, accepted by all orc tribes. Regardless of which race a person belongs to, as long as they have taken the decapitation blood oath with an orc, they are regarded as one of their own.
Thus, the mastiff tribe members did not treat Zhao Hai differently; in fact, they became even more enthusiastic towards him. This was because they also noticed that besides being Wells's blood oath brother, Zhao Hai's cart was adorned with two friendship flags from the orc tribe.
Friendship flags hold significant importance for the orc tribes. Therefore, upon seeing that Zhao Hai was Wells's blood oath brother and had two friendship flags, they naturally would not treat him with the same attitude they would have towards an ordinary human merchant.
By noon the next day, they finally arrived at the old camp of the mastiff tribe. The old camp of the mastiff tribe was much more impressive than King Xiqi's camp. They were currently positioned on a small hill, and at the base of this hill flowed a small river. The river had a considerable amount of water and a swift current, serving as a natural barrier and making it more convenient for their water needs.
The mastiff tribe had built a wooden bridge over the river, which was wide and sturdy enough to allow ten riders to pass side by side. Not far from the hill, there was also a shallow area where one could wade through the water, making it an ideal spot for establishing their camp.
Of course, this small hill wasn't very high; it merely offered a slight rise. The camp itself was truly massive, capable of accommodating over a million people.
These over a million individuals were not all gathered together. The orc tribe's camp could not be so close-knit, as that would damage the grassland too much. From a distance, it appeared quite dispersed, with a vast area of tents seemingly blocking the entire plain.
Just as Wells was able to see the mastiff tribe's camp, a cavalry unit burst forth from the mastiff tribe's encampment. This unit consisted of a little over a hundred riders, moving swiftly and silently. Zhao Hai observed their mounts and realized they were notably special—immense mastiff dogs, undoubtedly the beast kin of the mastiff tribe.
The cavalry quickly approached the convoy, and the leading mastiff tribe member laughed heartily at Wells, “Wells, you finally decided to visit me!”
Zhao Hai scrutinized this mastiff. He appeared relatively young and was quite robust, no less so than the members of the Herculean Bull Tribe. Compared to other mastiffs, he had a heavier beard, giving him the appearance of a lion. He wore a cloth robe, unbuttoned despite the cool weather, revealing his hairy chest, exuding a carefree and natural demeanor.
A person’s aura is not determined by their appearance. Although members of the orc tribes all had large beast heads, there were times when Zhao Hai could hardly discern their expressions. However, this did not hinder an individual's aura.
The mastiff standing before Zhao Hai gave him the impression of a free-spirited man with a fierce loyalty to his friends, one who would readily defend them.
This mastiff had clearly noticed Zhao Hai too, grinning widely at Wells, “So this is your human blood oath brother, Zhao Hai? When did you perform the decapitation blood oath ceremony with a human?”
Wells rolled his eyes at this mastiff, “Buffon, stop joking around. My brother is an honest man; you're scaring him. Little Hai, this is my brother Buffon, the fifth prince of the mastiff tribe.”
Zhao Hai quickly bowed to Buffon but couldn't help feeling amused. He remembered that back on Earth, there was a famous football player named Buffon, and now he encountered another Buffon here.
Buffon sized up Zhao Hai and burst into laughter, “Since Wells has formed a decapitation blood oath with you, then you are my brother too. Welcome to the mastiff tribe!”