"Huh?"
Heidou, entrusted with this important task, had a vacant look in his eyes.
Observe his performance?
This immediately made Heidou reflect on his short life. Combined with the specific situation within the city-state, he really didn't know what he could do.
"Are you sure I can do it?"
Perhaps it was the previous failure that made Heidou much more cautious. Otherwise, with his personality, he would have already patted his chest and agreed.
"It has to be you."
Chen Yu smiled, putting his arm around Heidou's shoulder, facing the surrendered village chiefs.
"From now on, he will be the one to liaise with you," Chen Yu whispered, his eyes glinting with amusement. "He is a spirit beast of the resource type, and no resource can escape his keen intuition. Except for this rabbit-person leader, everyone else needs to pay three-quarters of their share into the city-state's treasury. I believe you all understand this."
Resource spirit beast!
Upon learning that the young man before them was actually a resource spirit beast, the eyes of the several village chiefs showed subtle changes.
They surrendered because circumstances forced them to.
In fact, they had also thought of secretly hiding some of the resources when submitting them. Their camps had operated in the underground for so long, and they were bound to have some secret chambers that others could not discover.
After the storm passed, they could send people to retrieve the hidden resources.
They never expected that the foreigners before them would even possess resource spirit beasts.
Heidou's appearance could be said to have shattered their last remaining calculations.
Noticing the change in the village chiefs' expressions, Chen Yu's eyes crinkled with a smile. He didn't blame these village chiefs for having such thoughts. If he were in their shoes, he would definitely think of keeping some backup.
Unfortunately, their small calculations wouldn't work in front of a resource spirit beast.
"Later, I will send people to your respective camps to collect resources and relocate your camp's beastmen to this city-state. You need to identify a representative to accompany my people to avoid any unnecessary trouble."
Chen Yu clasped his fingers together, looking at the village chiefs before him.
"You can rest assured about the distribution of resources. You will have the priority right to choose resources, and your share will be taken from your total resources."
"This matter will be fully participated in by two special envoys from the Mermaid Kingdom."
As he spoke, Chen Yu looked towards the special envoys again. This matter was entirely Chen Yu's impromptu idea, but the special envoys did not decline and readily agreed.
"The resources you submit are not given for free."
"Based on the value of the resources you submit, I will negotiate with City Lord Kailin to allocate a piece of land to you within the city-state. That area will be your starting point in this city-state in the future."
"In plain terms, the resources you submit are actually being used for yourselves."
"When you consider it this way, you are not at a loss."
"Instead of setting up camps outside, moving into a city-state with such excellent future prospects, wouldn't it be more profitable no matter how you look at it?"
The village chiefs, who had been listening silently, went from initial slight indignation to actually finding Chen Yu's words somewhat convincing.
Although paying resources was out of necessity,
thinking that the funds and resources they paid were for them to have a new beginning in the city-state made them feel much better.
Imagine, even if they moved into other city-states, they would still need to buy land.
"Mr. Chen." The rabbit-person leader suddenly frowned and spoke. Chen Yu had a good impression of this first village chief to surrender.
With a smile in his eyes, Chen Yu nodded slightly.
"I have a small question. If we join the city-state, then we become citizens of this city-state. Does that mean that the city-state's commodities are also open to us?" the rabbit-person leader asked.
"Of course."
Chen Yu smiled, spread his hands, and nodded affirmatively.
"Since you are citizens of the city-state, you will enjoy the same treatment as other citizens. The city-state's commercial district will be put into use today. After you are all settled, you can take a walk in the commercial district. Our city-state has many rare commodities that other city-states may not have for sale."
"Furthermore, if you need construction, you can also contact the City Lord's Mansion."
"The City Lord's Mansion will provide you with construction teams and build your homes according to your ideas. Sune will explain the specifics to you in detail later."
Sune, who was peeking at Chen Yu with little stars in her eyes, was taken aback when she was suddenly named.
Immediately, she quickly collected her composure and smiled slightly, nodding at the village chiefs.
"Mr. Chen, then... can we buy equipment?"
After a long period of contemplation, the rabbit-person leader asked again.
Upon hearing this, the eyes of the other village chiefs lit up. The excellent equipment possessed by Chen Yu's city-state was what they most desired.
Excellent equipment represented formidable strength.
In the underground, only by having enough strength could one obtain greater benefits.
"Equipment?" Chen Yu smiled and nodded, "Of course, our city-state will also sell equipment in the future, and you have the right to purchase it."
Upon hearing this news, the expressions of the village chiefs became much more lively.
"But—"
Suddenly, Chen Yu's expression changed drastically. The terrifying pressure of a superior made the village chiefs' breathing pause.
"I hope all village chiefs can understand that although you are still independent family powers after entering the city-state, all of this is built within the larger family of the city-state. The city-state does not expect you to place it as your top priority, but it cannot be too far behind your own families."
"We are a collective, sharing honor and suffering together."
"I still prefer to see your tribesmen integrate into the life of the city-state and jointly build this city-state. I believe you think so too, right?"
These slightly threatening words caused all the village chiefs to nod repeatedly.
Chen Yu did not believe that his few words of threat could win the allegiance of these village chiefs. However, as long as they entered here, they would not be able to stir up any more trouble.
In the future, he would have plenty of ways to diminish their strength.
To truly transform them into the strength of the city-state.
"If there are no other issues, then let's start now," Chen Yu said with a slight smile. "We'll begin with the rabbit-person leader's camp."
The village chiefs were led out of the camp, and the mermaid special envoys also left with them.
"It's quite impressive. Are you making a fortune this time?" After everyone left, the little devil walked out with a smile, hands clasped behind his back. "Having captured so many village chiefs, your city-state is going to take off."
"It's a pity that the person who should have come has not yet arrived."
Chen Yu glanced at the camp gate. Whether it was the stubborn village chiefs, the captured Svier, Jalles, and Kimura, or the surrendered village chiefs, none were who he most wanted to see.
He had been waiting for the one who should appear, but it was already this late...
Ding—
The crisp sound of his wristband made Chen Yu's expression jolt. The moment he saw the message, Chen Yu's eyes were filled with a smile.
"Noya, prepare yourself. The private room is ready for guests!"