"Are you adapting well to the outpost during this time?"Qin Tian looked at Mu Ya, his Barbarian language fluent and natural, with no communication barriers.Mu Ya was stunned, then nodded vigorously, his voice filled with genuine emotion: "Adapting! It's so much better than being on the ice plain or in the slave camp. We can live in warm houses that don't leak, eat our fill of meat and grains every day, and even have potions that make us stronger. I never dared to dream of such a life before."He took a deep breath, his azure eyes full of solemnity, "If you can truly help us go home, the warriors of our Cold Winter Tribe are willing to work for you!"These ✧ NоvеIight ✧ (Original source) words were not perfunctory; they were a heartfelt decision made after he personally witnessed the stable lives of ordinary tribesmen and the warriors becoming several times stronger. For the Barbarians, "having food, a home, and the ability to grow stronger" were reasons worth following.Qin Tian smiled faintly upon hearing this: "Good. Just like Terrida and the others, as long as you work diligently for me for five full years, I will then use all resources to help you form an army, prepare supplies, and fully support your return to your homeland to reclaim the lost territory from the invaders."His words were devoid of flowery promises, yet each was clear and carried convincing power.Mu Ya's last bit of resistance towards "humans" largely dissipated at that moment. He could feel that Qin Tian's eyes held no deception, only honest sincerity.Just as he was about to speak words of gratitude, Mu Ya's peripheral vision suddenly caught a fleeting shadow—it was Sa Qi!"Watch out!"Mu Ya's pupils suddenly constricted, his eyes instantly bloodshot, and a hurried roar escaped his throat as his body instinctively lunged forward.But Sa Qi was too close to Qin Tian, only three steps away, and his sudden burst of speed was astonishing, like a ferocious beast from the ice plain breaking free of its shackles, pouncing towards Qin Tian.At the same time, three other figures darted out from the crowd—Wu Hou, Luo Ya, and another Cold Winter Tribe warrior. They pounced on Qin Tian like lurking leopards, clearly having colluded with Sa Qi beforehand, using the moment Mu Ya was speaking with Qin Tian to catch everyone off guard!Mu Ya's heart instantly sank to rock bottom—he knew Sa Qi's intentions too well!This was not a simple rebellion, but an attempt to force the entire Cold Winter Tribe to completely break with the Imperial people! Once something happened to the Imperial people, they wouldn't be able to explain themselves even with a hundred mouths. They would be forced onto Sa Qi's "rebellion" chariot, with no turning back!He wanted to reach out and stop him, but his body's speed simply couldn't keep up with Sa Qi's movements. He could only watch helplessly as Sa Qi got closer and closer, despair instantly gripping his heart.The surrounding Barbarian warriors were also stunned, some even forgetting to breathe. The entire outpost instantly fell into a deathly silence.Only Terrida and the old warriors around him showed no panic. Terrida even merely raised an eyebrow, a hint of unconcealed mockery flashing in his eyes—as if he had long anticipated this turn of events, and was more like watching a self-important farce.The next second, an unexpected change occurred!"Bang!"A dull thud exploded in the center of the outpost, like two mountains colliding.The four figures who pounced on Qin Tian seemed to have hit an invisible bronze wall. Their bodies abruptly halted, then flew backward at three times the speed they had charged in, smashing heavily against giant rocks dozens of meters away. The blood they coughed up stained the ground, and they didn't even have the strength to struggle to their feet.Before everyone could recover from this sudden turn of events, Qin Tian's body erupted with dazzling golden divine light. The light was warm but not blinding, like the morning sun, enveloping the entire outpost in a sacred halo.He stood quietly in the center of the halo. His previously ordinary body now resembled an awakened ancient mountain. His immense vital energy burst forth without reservation, seemingly solidifying the air and even shaking the ground!Mu Ya felt as if a thousand-pound boulder was pressing heavily on his chest. His breathing instantly became difficult, his legs trembled uncontrollably, and his entire vital energy seemed to be frozen—this power was more terrifying than any tribal chief he had ever seen, even more shocking than the legendary "Descendants of the Barbarian God" who could tear apart ice plain giant bears with their bare hands!The Barbarian warriors nearby were even worse off, collapsing to the ground, their foreheads pressed against the cold earth, not even daring to look up.Even Terrida, who had already witnessed Qin Tian's strength, instinctively tensed his body, his eyes filled with awe.The Boss has grown stronger again!Sa Qi lay on the ground, coughing blood as he struggled to lift his head. Looking at Qin Tian, enveloped in golden divine light, his pupils were filled with incredulous fear—how was this a "mere mortal"?This was clearly a peerless Martial God who had hidden his strength!His assassination attempt just now was like an ant challenging a lion, both laughable and pathetic!Qin Tian slowly retracted the divine light around him, his gaze falling on Sa Qi, his voice still calm, yet carrying an undeniable authority: "I give you stable lives, I give you opportunities to grow stronger, not for you to repay with betrayal.""Hmph!"Sa Qi lay on the ground, spitting out a mouthful of bloody saliva. He raised his head, his sinister gaze fixed on Qin Tian, his voice hoarse: "You speak beautifully, but you just want to use us as tools.""Tribesmen, don't believe the Imperial people's lies. Haven't they deceived us enough times? Have you forgotten how our tribe was burned down? Forgotten how our loved ones died under their blades?!"These words were like a spark, instantly igniting unrest in the crowd.The Cold Winter Tribe warriors looked at each other, their eyes filled with conflict. On one side was Sa Qi, a brave warrior who had fought for the tribe, and his hatred was everyone's hatred. On the other side was the "benefactor" who had given them freedom, warm houses, full meals, and made them stronger.No one could immediately decide which side to stand on."Everyone! Calm down first!" Seeing this, Mu Ya quickly stepped forward, his roar overpowering the surrounding commotion.He knew he couldn't let Sa Qi incite them further. He turned to Qin Tian, his voice urgent and pleading, "Boss—Terrida calls you that, and I will too from now on. Sa Qi and the other four, their parents and children died under the Imperial people's blades. Their hatred runs too deep, which is why they made this mistake. I beg you to give them a chance to atone. I guarantee, on the honor of the Cold Winter Tribe, that they will never make such a mistake again!""Mu Ya, you don't need to beg for me!" Sa Qi suddenly raised his head, his voice filled with resolute hatred, "Even if I die, I will never bow to an Imperial person!""Shut up!" Mu Ya glared at him, crimson bloodshot eyes, his roar filled with anger, "Sa Qi! Are you trying to kill yourself and drag the entire Cold Winter Tribe to their graves with you?!"The vital energy pressure Qin Tian had unleashed earlier had already made Mu Ya see the reality—in front of such a powerful individual, all of them combined were not enough.Sa Qi's assassination attempt was simply throwing an egg against a rock. If Qin Tian were truly enraged, only death awaited them!Sa Qi looked at Mu Ya's bloodshot eyes and suddenly let out a tragic laugh, filled with desolation, but he said no more. He simply closed his eyes, death already in his heart."Terrida, take them away." Qin Tian waved his hand, his tone as calm as if he were speaking of a trivial matter."Wait!" Mu Ya quickly spoke, his face filled with worry; the surrounding Cold Winter Tribe members also stepped forward, wanting to plead for Sa Qi again—even if Sa Qi had made a mistake, he was still their kinsman, and no one wanted to see him die.Qin Tian glanced at everyone and said calmly: "Don't worry, I don't intend to kill them."Killing Sa Qi would certainly establish authority, but it would also sow discord in the hearts of Mu Ya and other Barbarian warriors, which was not conducive to team unity.Moreover, he had a certain appreciation for Sa Qi's "rather die than surrender" stubbornness—not everyone had the courage to stand tall in front of a powerful individual.If he could thoroughly subdue them, these people would be the sharpest spears on the battlefield in the future.However, mistakes must be punished; they couldn't just be easily overlooked."Tie them up and starve them for ten days."Upon hearing this, Mu Ya and the Cold Winter Tribe members instantly breathed a sigh of relief.Ten days of starvation, though not pleasant—hands and feet bound, no water, just thinking about it felt unbearable—at least preserved their lives.Compared to death, this punishment was already merciful."Thank you, Boss!" Mu Ya quickly bowed in thanks, his voice filled with genuine gratitude."Imperial person! Do you think I'll be grateful to you for sparing my life? Don't dream about it—" Sa Qi suddenly roared again, but before he could finish, a golden energy hand suddenly appeared out of thin air and, with a "slap," struck him hard across the face!The force of the slap was extremely heavy. Sa Qi's face instantly twisted to one side, several teeth loosened, and he rolled his eyes, passing out directly.Half of his cheek quickly swelled red, with a clear handprint as if branded, and a trace of drool hung from the corner of his mouth, looking as pathetic as a dehydrated dead fish."So much talk." Qin Tian retracted the energy hand, let out a light hum, and turned his gaze to the other three Barbarian warriors who had not yet fainted.The three looked at Sa Qi's miserable state, then met Qin Tian's indifferent gaze, and immediately felt a chill down their spines, instinctively swallowing hard.They would rather Qin Tian kill them directly than be like Sa Qi—not only beaten but also losing all face as a Barbarian warrior."Take them away." Qin Tian waved his hand again."Yes!" Terrida responded and immediately had his subordinate warriors step forward.They held special binding ropes from the military, woven with high-grade alloy and embedded with precise mechanical buckles. The binding method was also specifically designed for Spiritual Energy Users.Once tightened, with Sa Qi and the others' current strength, it would be impossible to break free.The warriors stepped forward and deftly tied the unconscious Sa Qi and the other three into bundles, dragging them towards the wooden houses at the edge of the outpost.The Cold Winter Tribe members watched this scene. Although they felt a pang of pity, they knew this was the best outcome, and no one dared to say more."Alright, this is just a small interlude. It will not affect my previous arrangements for you, nor will it change my attitude towards the Cold Winter Tribe."Qin Tian noticed the lingering worry in Mu Ya's eyes and spoke calmly to reassure him.He knew what Mu Ya was worried about—that Sa Qi's betrayal would implicate the entire tribe, turning previous promises into empty words, and even their current treatment would not be guaranteed.Upon hearing this, Mu Ya's suspended heart finally settled completely, and his tense shoulders slowly relaxed.He had truly been afraid just now—if this had happened in a Barbarian tribe, anyone who dared to betray their chief and attempt an assassination would have long been dragged away to feed the ice plain wolves, and their relatives would also be implicated.But Qin Tian not only didn't vent his anger, he even specifically reassured him. Terrida was right, this Boss was truly magnanimous.After reassuring Mu Ya, Qin Tian stepped into the crowd. He first chatted with the Cold Winter Tribe warriors, asking about their physical sensations after taking the potions, then bent down to pat the heads of a few children, smiling as he gave them some candies. To the elders around him, he patiently inquired if they were accustomed to their lodging and if the food suited their taste, his tone amiable, without any pretense of being a powerful figure.His authority had been sufficiently established just now; next, the kindness that was due would naturally follow."From today onwards, all members of the Cold Winter Tribe no longer need to wear tracking devices." Qin Tian announced to the crowd. As soon as his voice fell, warriors stepped forward to collect the tracking bracelets from their wrists."Your accommodation and meals will be consistent with Terrida and the others' standards—food, clothes, and meat will be plentiful, with no differences whatsoever."The elders smiled securely upon hearing this; the warriors also nodded, their inner resistance diminishing further. Immediately after, Qin Tian had someone bring out a record board and said to the more than three hundred Cold Winter Tribe warriors: "Now, let's record your height, shoulder width, and the weapons you usually use—axes, spears, or swords, you can say. Next, I will forge a set of exclusive weapons and equipment for each of you, just like Terrida and his men.""Boom!"These words were like a spark falling into an oil barrel, and the scene instantly erupted!The Cold Winter Tribe warriors had long been coveting the black armor and weapons of Terrida's group, unable to resist taking extra glances whenever they saw them, dreaming of owning a set. For Barbarian warriors, a handy weapon was more tempting than fine wine or beautiful women!"Are you serious? We can also have that kind of armor and weapons?" a young warrior asked excitedly, his voice trembling."Of course." Qin Tian nodded, a faint smile on his face, "As long as you follow me and do things well, there will be more opportunities to grow stronger in the future."This series of "reassurance + welfare" combination punches caused the Cold Winter Tribe members' sense of identification with Qin Tian to visibly skyrocket.If one could see the loyalty values, they would find that the loyalty of these Barbarians had increased by at least twenty points—gradually shifting from initial "observation" to "closeness."Mu Ya stood in the crowd, looking at the genuine smiles on his tribesmen's faces, then at Qin Tian, surrounded by everyone. He pursed his lips, lost in thought.Perhaps following this Boss could truly allow the Cold Winter Tribe to rise again.

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