Chapter 359: Chapter 359 - 358: The Enduring Rules
Everyone clearly understood that with the frequent water disasters outside and the constant conflicts among the Beastmen, leaving their survival-dependent tribe without the Bishui Tribe’s protection would likely result in their deaths.
It’s said that outside, many Beastmen are seizing various resources, with the strong bullying the weak, and not hesitating to kill, ignoring any rules.
In the Southern region, even if water disasters occur frequently, at least the Bishui Tribe maintains order here, offering them protection so they won’t be killed at will.
What’s more, they are not skilled with water. Even if they go out, even if they have a boat, they may not be able to leave.
"Young... Young Master, we’re sorry, we were wrong. We don’t want to leave. We promise not to listen to slander in the future, and not to speak those words again."
"Yes, Young Master, please forgive us. It was because we were bewitched by Yan Kun’s slander."
"It was their malicious intentions. We can swear to the Heavenly Dao that we won’t act foolishly again, nor cause trouble. We will adhere to the Bishui Tribe’s arrangements..."
Everyone expressed their stance one after another.
Previously, they thought the Bishui Tribe was easy to talk to, but now they realize how foolishly terrifying the thoughts sprouted from their words were.
Bi Zhixu said, "This is your own choice; if there is a next time, I will not spare you."
"Yes, yes."
Bi Zhixu didn’t care what people thought, even if they were dissatisfied in their hearts, he didn’t care, but some things must not be spoken out.
They must also not force his cousin.
Nor should Yan Kun and his people continue to live.
When Yan Kun and his people thought they could escape a calamity and survive, Bi Zhixu once again used Water Ability to suspend them in the air.
"Young... Young Master..."
This time, Bi Zhixu gave them no way out: "Daring to harbor evil thoughts, daring to cause trouble, death is deserved."
"Crunch, crunch..."
Bi Zhixu manipulated his Water Ability to strangle Yan Kun in front of everyone, killing them on the spot, serving as a deterrent to others.
In such special times, affairs cannot be managed with kindness and benevolence but must use an iron fist.
Everyone witnessing this scene became as silent as a cicada in winter, not daring to speak further.
Those who had ulterior motives were even more afraid to make any move.
Their Young Master was no longer the previous Young Master.
Their Young Master’s body had also recovered, and his strength was not weak. Moreover, the Bishui Tribe’s Young Master had strong talents since childhood; now the Bishui Tribe had successors.
If they caused trouble again, it’s courting death.
Bi Zhixu acted in this way now also to protect his cousin.
Su Muyao could feel Bi Zhixu’s protection towards her; her expression subtly shifted.
The system spoke: "Host, your cousin is quite good. To harbor such a character in the environment of the Cang Beast Continent is truly rare."
In the Cang Beast Continent, many cultivated power tribes are mostly selfish, considering things solely from a benefit perspective.
Though Su Muyao saved Bi Zhixu and had the grace of saving a life.
But some Beastmen might take it for granted, while Bi Zhixu wholeheartedly protected her.
Yet, Su Muyao still didn’t dare to trust a person so easily.
She always felt the Bishui Tribe had many secrets.
...
After resolving the matter here, Bi Zhixu cast a spell at the Bishui Tribe’s gate, and only then did the gate open, as he led Su Muyao inside.
Upon entering, Su Muyao discovered a completely different world.
This place seemed utterly disconnected from the outside environment, like a paradise, amidst a thousand-acre bamboo forest, with a river from the depths of the valley winding through the center.
Amidst the bamboo forest, there were shelters, all made of bamboo, with columns of cooking smoke rising, and not far were rice paddies where Beastmen were busy.
On the open space in front of the bamboo houses, Beastmen were weaving bamboo baskets; the sound of idle chatter mixed with the crisp sound of vine strikes echoed gently through the bamboo forest.
Some Beastmen were picking vegetables.
Others were discussing the river’s condition outside.
Bi Zhixu led Su Muyao over by boat through the river, and everyone greeted Bi Zhixu one after another.
"Young Master, you’re back."
"Young Master, is your health improved?"
Bi Zhixu responded to everyone one by one, and everyone was happy for him.
Everyone was actually curious about Su Muyao, whom Bi Zhixu brought back, but they knew the rules here, and wouldn’t investigate things they shouldn’t know.
Knowing too much would not benefit them.
Su Muyao could feel this was a place of harmony.
Bi Zhixu explained: "This river is the Green River, the water flows down from the mountain Turquoise Pool and converges into large rivers and seas outside."
Su Muyao looked upward: "Is the topmost part the Turquoise Pool?"
"Yes, it is the Turquoise Pool, which nurtured the Bishui Tribe; otherwise, the tribe would not be so peaceful and harmonious."
"The barrier outside the Bishui Tribe was also set by our ancestors using the power of the Turquoise Pool."
"Outside Beastmen cannot enter the Bishui Tribe to live unless they marry into the Bihua Beast."
"This is the rule passed down through the generations of the Bishui Tribe."
It’s a rule that has been continually observed.
Bi Zhixu originally intended to settle Su Muyao for a rest, but Su Muyao wanted to visit the Turquoise Pool first.
Knowing her stubborn nature, Bi Zhixu took her up the mountain first.
At the summit’s center was a huge opening, containing the Turquoise Pool.
The water in the Turquoise Pool was different from outside, with a greenish hue.
Su Muyao curiously asked: "The water in the Turquoise Pool keeps flowing down; doesn’t the water level drop?"
Because she hadn’t seen an inlet, only an outlet.
No inlet, yet it continuously flows into the river, which was very mysterious.
Bi Zhixu shook his head: "I don’t know either, it’s just been this way for a long time."
"And it was after the disappearance of the Water Suppressing Stone Tablet that the Turquoise Pool’s water level started dropping."
At this moment, as Su Muyao was viewing the Turquoise Pool, she felt a strong summoning power within her body.
The system said: "Host, I feel a cold aura inside, akin to resentment."
"Normally, in a place like this akin to a godly pool, there should only be Spiritual Energy, why is there resentment?"
Su Muyao’s expression shifted, "Cousin, I will go down to take a look."
"Cousin, both my father and grandfather have been inside; it’s just a relatively deep pool, and there seems to be nothing unusual."
However, Su Muyao still wanted to personally inspect it.
Wearing the Water-Repelling Pearl, Su Muyao dove into the Turquoise Pool and swam downward.
As she swam down, she discovered the pool was bottomless; no matter how she swam down, she couldn’t reach the bottom.
Who knows how long it took until a powerful force suddenly bound her, and she soon lost consciousness.
...
Who knows how much time had passed before Su Muyao awoke to find herself on a boat, with two River Beastmen navigating it forward.
The system, astonished, remarked: "Where is this place?"
"Something’s off; these two boatmen, their clothing, and the badges on them—these are River God Envoys!"
After observing, the system concluded.
Looking back, Su Muyao saw many Beastmen kneeling on the shore.
"The female sacrifice is offered, please calm your anger, River God, and quell the water disasters to protect us."
Hearing these words, the system was in shock: "No way, Host, how did you become a sacrifice?"
"Who turned you into a sacrifice?"
"Wonder who harmed you, could it be Bi Zhixu? Have I misjudged him?"
Su Muyao, however, was much calmer, "Never mind these things for now. Since we’re here, we might as well see what’s going on."
"Only by entering the game can we understand how to break it."
"Besides, I want to find my mother."
"To see what the deal with the water disasters is."