Published: March 12, 2025
Chapter 305: Pouring Cold Water
Zhao Hai's words were like a basin of cold water, instantly cooling down Wells and the others who were in high spirits. Wells put down his wine glass, closed his eyes, and after a while, he opened them to look at Zhao Hai and said, "Little Hai, I really have to thank you. This great victory has made us a bit complacent. Fortunately, you reminded us. You're right; we still have a lot to do, and we shouldn't be so proud."
Upon hearing Wells say this, Zhao Hai couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. The reason he said these things to Wells was twofold: first, he wanted to advise Wells, and second, he wanted to gauge Wells's attitude. If Wells listened to his advice, it would mean that he hadn't been blinded by victory and was a person capable of doing great things. In that case, Zhao Hai would continue to assist him as he had before.
However, if Wells ignored his counsel, then Zhao Hai would no longer help him as before, which would indicate that Wells was not someone who could accomplish great tasks.
Fortunately, Wells heeded his advice, which allowed Zhao Hai to continue speaking. He glanced at Wells and said, "Big brother, we need to quickly deal with King Xiqi, and then take care of those fleeing bullfighters. I would like to hear your opinion on this. Do you want to ensure that the bullfighters can never rise again, or do you want to leave them some chance of survival?"
Wells snorted coldly and said, "Leave them a chance of survival? Why should I? Did you not see how they treated my people? Those were just some old folks and children; they actually wanted to freeze them to death! Why should I leave them any chance?"
Seeing Wells's reaction, Zhao Hai nodded and said, "Alright, with your words, I know what to do. Big brother, you can quickly deal with King Xiqi, then report to the Great War Tribe about their collusion with the church of light. Also inform them about the ultimate weapon project. At the same time, you should issue a public announcement on the grasslands: any race that brings a bullfighter's head to the Herculean Bull Tribe Old Camp can exchange it for one thousand jin of food. For children and women, it can be halved, so they can exchange for five hundred jin of food!"
Wells and Yale couldn't help but shudder. Zhao Hai's earlier suggestions were fine and had limited impact on the bullfighters, but this idea of exchanging heads for food was truly ruthless.
Food was incredibly important to the orc tribe, especially for the smaller tribes. If those smaller tribes encountered the bullfighters, they would not miss the opportunity to exchange heads for food. It could be said that once this announcement was made, the bullfighters would face annihilation.
Wells and Yale stared blankly at Zhao Hai, unable to swallow. This move was too harsh, something they had never seen before.
Zhao Hai looked at them and said, "What's wrong? Big brother, let's not forget that we have plenty of food on hand. In the supply depot, besides your original supplies, we also have the resources from the bullfighters. You could say that the supplies you have now are more than you've ever had. Plus, I have so much food here. So why shouldn't we use this food to do something?"
Bang! Wells slammed the table forcefully and said, "Alright, Little Hai, you’re right! Let’s do this. I want the bullfighters to disappear from the grasslands! However, I originally planned to reduce the bullfighters to slaves and then send them to you, but that won’t work now."
Zhao Hai smiled slightly and said, "You could send me the people from King Xiqi's side. What do you say?"
Wells smiled and said, "Alright, let's do it that way. Sixth brother, send out the orders! Three days later, we'll march on King Xiqi's camp. I want to see what this ungrateful King Xiqi will use to resist my Herculean Bull Tribe's army!"
Zhao Hai smiled faintly and said nothing more. To be honest, he had never intended to completely exterminate the bullfighters, but seeing how they treated the captives of the Herculean Bull Tribe changed his mind. Moreover, since the bullfighters were colluding with the church of light, Zhao Hai's sworn enemy, he naturally felt no pity for his enemies.