CHAPTER 1168: CHAPTER 729: THE SECOND KINGDOM EXPEDITION—BLUE SCORPIONS AND NEGOTIATIONS

"Haha, the Chief Divine blesses us! Water Chief, we bring you a ’great gift’ from our journey this time!"

When the six Kingdom’s Warriors, carrying a three-meter-long giant Crocodile, arrived at Anani Chieftain’s wooden hut, Chieftain Anani was bowing his head, carefully handling a deceased blue Scorpion with a Bone Dagger in hand. Carefully, he gently pierced the blue Scorpion’s blue shell on both sides, squeezing out a few drops of blue venom into a small wooden tube. The menacing blue stinger was treated the same way.

On Cuba Snake Island, the blue Scorpion is perhaps the most terrifying poisonous creature. Its venom, even a small drop the size of half a thumbnail, can easily kill a person. This blue luminescent venom can be applied to blowguns or arrowheads, becoming the most precious and powerful weapon for Taino Hunters, even posing a threat to Warriors wearing Copper Armor. However, the blue Scorpion is extremely dangerous, typically only the most skilled old Hunters dare to capture and handle it.

In later years, this toxic blue Scorpion venom would surprisingly appear in the global medical world, with its value skyrocketing a hundredfold! The Cuban Blue Scorpion peptide extracted from the blue Scorpion venom would become an important medication for alleviating cancer symptoms, particularly effective in pain relief. In fact, the local Taino Tribe also dilutes the blue Scorpion venom, mixing it with alcohol as an emergency anti-inflammatory and pain relief medicine.

"Ah? Praise All Gods and Ancestors! Tomato Priest, your harvest is impressive, catching such a ferocious giant Crocodile! Even the tribe’s Hunters would find it hard to capture such a beast... Hmm, judging by the smile on your face, you finally found the Divine Mountain in the tribe’s prophecy?"

Anani Chieftain’s face beamed with a sincere smile, gentle as "Water Flower." In the Taíno language, Anani means "Water Flower." It’s a beautiful name, yet it lacks the grandeur and superiority of the Divine Clan Chiefs’ names from the Mexican Plateau and the Maya Tribes.

Because, in the Taino Tribe’s villages, many Tribe Chiefs are elected by the tribal elders, not hereditary nor related to any bloodline. Young Anani Chieftain was an outstanding tribal Huntsman, frequently bringing prey back to the village. It wasn’t until he was over thirty that he was officially made the Leader, through the tribe meeting’s nomination.

"Indeed! After a journey of ten long months, we finally traversed the vast Mexican Plateau from the distant West, traveling across thousands of miles to find the Divine Mountain in the prophecy!... Praise the Chief Divine! All this is worth it for His glory!"

"Ah? You sailed for ten months at sea? Just for the Divine, to find the Divine Mountain?"

Water Chief blinked, looking at the Tomato Priest’s genuine devotion, feeling somewhat amazed. The farthest he had ever traveled in his life was to the Marine Tribe, four hundred miles east in Baracoa. Many Taino villagers had never ventured beyond a hundred miles from the village in their entire lives.

"Yes. Water Chief, the Chief Divine’s glory is beyond your imagination! He stands above All Gods, guiding all tribes under heaven. No amount of hardship or stormy waves can stop His loyal Warriors!... And our fleet is merely a small Vanguard. Behind us, thousands of Warriors are about to come across the sea..."

Priest Tomate gazed into Water Chief’s eyes, his expression serious and imposing. His voice was deep, seemingly hinting at something.

"Water Chief, the Chief Divine is above all! As long as you devote sincere faith, you and your tribe will receive the Chief Divine’s protection and power.... Please consider carefully, don’t miss this rare honor!..."

"Uh..."

Hearing this, Water Chief scratched his head, smiling wryly. The Longboat Tribe’s priest came again to preach about the tribe’s Chief Divine to him. Various Taíno divisions believe in spirits in all things, and don’t mind worshipping an additional "War God" from afar. But to claim it as the supreme "Chief Divine"... it seems he hasn’t yet witnessed any "Chief Divine’s" mighty Divine Power.

"Haha! Chief Divine bless us! Water Chief, this prey here is a gift from the Chief Divine, brought to you through our hands!"

Seeing Water Chief’s expression, Priest Tomate didn’t say much. He gestured broadly, loudly commanding the accompanying Kingdom’s Warriors.

"Come! Bring this captured giant Crocodile into the Chieftain’s hut to place it well!"

"Ah?"

Water Chief opened his mouth, wanting to tell the Tomato Priest that such a big Crocodile didn’t need to be brought into the hut, as it would take up too much space. Moreover, placing the Crocodile outside would be more convenient for skinning and processing.

However, before he could speak, six fierce Warriors dressed in Leather Armor, expressionlessly carried the giant Crocodile into the hut, laying it out in front of the Chieftain’s grass bed. The Crocodile’s body was twitching slightly without awareness, with a two-inch-deep arrow embedded in its head.

"Hmm... alright! The Longboat Tribe certainly is enthusiastic..."

Water Chief shook his head helplessly, not paying attention to the Crocodile’s condition. He warmly seated the Tomato Priest on the grass mat in the hut, pouring some slightly sweet cassava juice. Then, he smiled sincerely again, speaking gently.

"Tomato Priest, besides bringing gifts today, do you have any other matters? If the food on your ship is insufficient, you may come to the village to take some. There’s plenty of cassava in the village, they just need to be dug up in advance and soaked in water for processing..."

"Hmm, you all may leave!"

Priest Tomate sat cross-legged, motioning again. The six Kingdom’s Warriors silently, stern-faced, departed without saying a word. Seeing this, Water Chief’s eyelids twitched. Priest Tomate then smiled, looking towards Water Chief.

"The Chief Divine witnesses all! Respected Water Chief, I came this time, besides delivering gifts, I have some significant matters I wish to discuss with you earnestly!"

Hearing this, Water Chief’s expression turned serious. He straightened his back, sitting upright on the mat, with dozens of Zemi God Cards behind him. Surrounding these sacred cards were colorful turban snails and pure white Lake Gems, radiating light as if divinity flowed through them.

"Mmm, All Gods and Ancestors witness! Priest Tomate, my friend, please speak!"

"Alright! Water Chief, before the Divine, I won’t beat around the bush..."

Priest Tomate paused, looking into Water Chief’s clear eyes, solemnly declaring.

"We have found the Divine Mountain in the prophecy, as instructed by the tribal sages before we set out... We will stay here, remain here, and will not leave again!"