Free Web NovelChapter 1444: Chapter 1292: Ancient Beast World 49
The key to establishing a good relationship with the Fishman Clan is to provide what they need most. Living in the sea with abundant resources, they never worry about food, so supplies are not scarce.
As for clothing, the Fishman Clan lives in the water constantly and has no use for clothes. One could say they are a species without desires or ambitions.
Currently, what could move the Fishman Clan is the issue of safety. Although Shuangshuang and Yan Ming have resolved the threat of the Water Rat Clan, the Fishman Clan is safe for now.
But this is merely a temporary solution. Many beastmen living by the seaside could threaten the Fishman Clan. Even in non-cannibal tribes, during the food-scarce cold seasons, they might still eye the Fishman Clan.
Hunger can drive a person insane, and in moments of life and death, many boundaries become infinitely lowered, especially in this primitive society where morals aren’t fully developed—the human boundaries are lower and easier to break.
With the idea of forming an alliance with the Fishman Clan in mind, Shuangshuang straightforwardly said, "Clan Leader Shui Li, although we’ve dealt with the Water Rat Clan this time, temporarily resolving the Fishman Clan’s danger,
the Water Rat Clan has a large population. It’s hard to guarantee that another Water Rat Clan won’t migrate here and propagate. Even without the Water Rat Clan, other species may come here.
The Fishman Clan’s combat power is indeed too weak. If another species targets them, it’s likely they’ll continue their previous lifestyle. Clan Leader Shui Li, haven’t you considered what should be done in the future?" freёwebnoѵel.com
Upon hearing Shuangshuang’s words, the worried expressions of Shui Li and Yu Mo became impossible to hide. The Fishman Clan has always been oppressed.
If they didn’t live in the water with the sea’s protection, their clan might have been annihilated. But even in the water, land-based species skilled in water remain their fierce enemies.
Living in constant fear of being caught and turned into food, they indeed have had enough of such days. The life of anxiety is hard to endure, but what else can be done?
"Benefactor, our Fishman Clan has always lived like this. We lack combat power and don’t know where to escape. We can’t survive in the deep sea, so we can only live in the shallow sea.
Now, Lucky has resolved the Water Rat Clan, which only allows us some peace for a while. Regarding future matters, we are worried but helpless."
Shui Li’s voice was suppressed and sad, and Yu Mo and other accompanying Fishmen couldn’t help but shed tears.
They also want to overcome such a life, but lack the ability to escape from it. They can only endure, hoping for the rare peaceful days to last longer, much longer.
Seeing the Fishman Clan’s grim expressions, Shuangshuang smiled and said, "Actually, you need not worry too much about the future.
If your Fishman Clan is willing to cooperate with our Hope City, then Hope City can ensure your Fishman Clan’s perpetual safety."
"Hope City?" Shui Li repeated, looking at Shuangshuang with confusion. He had only heard of various tribes on land but never of Hope City.
Though unfamiliar with Hope City, it didn’t hinder the hopeful gleam in Shui Li’s eyes: "Benefactor, are you really willing to protect our Fishman Clan?
But our Fishman Clan is quite useless. How can the benefactor cooperate with us? However, as long as you are willing to shelter us Fishmen, we are willing to do anything!"
Shuangshuang smiled, "Hope City is a city we are currently constructing. It currently houses our Silver Tiger Clan and Mammoth Clan companions.
If you are willing to join, then your Fishman Clan will also be part of Hope City’s members, our companions.
Being companions means protection, naturally. I will establish a sub-city of Hope City here at the seaside and have some Mammoth and Silver Tiger Clan companions stationed to protect your Fishman Clan.
What your Fishman Clan needs to do is very simple—extract these pretty Seven-colored Shells from the deep sea and supply them to Hope City. I plan to use these shells to mint currency."
The Mammoth Clan and Silver Tiger Clan are top-tier beastman tribes on land. Although living in water, the Fishman Clan is not unaware of this. freewebnσvel.cøm
Particularly the Mammoth Clan—strongest in force and vegetarian—they pose no threat to the Fishman Clan. With protection from the Mammoth Clan, no one would dare bully the Fishman Clan.
All at once, the Fishmen were excitedly thrashing their tails in exhilaration, eager to agree immediately and hope the Mammoth and Silver Tiger beastmen would appear before them.
Shui Li was equally excited, his face flushed, repeatedly saying, "No problem, benefactor! Rest assured, as long as Hope City is willing to accept us, our Fishman Clan will be dedicated to helping Hope City in shell extraction!"
Shuangshuang and Yan Ming exchanged a smile, surprised that Yan Ming’s divination solution was this. With the Fishman Clan as a companion, it’s actually a gain for Hope City.
Cooperation with the Fishman Clan not only resolves the currency minting and counterfeiting issue, but sea resources are always scarce on land, and maritime treasures are countless.
Once Hope City is completed and hosts guests from all over, these sea resources will transform into abundant food and currency, continuously flowing into Hope City.
This collaboration pleased both parties, leading to a very enthusiastic and lively atmosphere. Shuangshuang and Yan Ming resolved the key missions of this trip, and the Fishman Clan obtained long-term protection, making everyone rejoice.
After the banquet concluded, Shuangshuang and Yan Ming hurriedly took their leave, saying they needed to visit the land to find a site for Hope City’s sub-city and begin moving people for construction.
In reality, as soon as they reached the shore, their first task was to find some dry branches and fallen leaves to start a fire and grill fish. During the sashimi feast, Shuangshuang only ate a bit of seaweed—not much.
Though Yan Ming can eat raw food, he doesn’t prefer it and didn’t eat much, resulting in both being hungrier after the meal.
After finally eating a few grilled fish to fill their stomachs, Shuangshuang and Yan Ming began the proper task of finding a location to build Hope City’s sub-city.
Shuangshuang had long considered constructing Hope City’s sub-city, which is a must. As more sub-cities are constructed, together they will form a country.
Originally, Shuangshuang’s plan envisioned the sub-city construction to be less urgent, to be considered after Hope City’s main base is built.
Yet, with the encounter with the Fishman Clan, cooperation requires sending people to protect them. The Fishman Clan lives in the sea, and is a large clan; otherwise, the Water Rat Clan’s tactics would have led to their extinction.
A clan this colossal requires vast water areas, which Hope City doesn’t have. Thus, people must be sent to protect them, but they can’t live in the water—a new residence must be built.
Since a new residence is necessary, it might as well directly construct Hope City’s sub-city.
