424: Chapter 424 Military Exchange?

"Military exchange?"

The patriarch of the Shiyang Tribe narrowed his eyes slightly, a flicker of suspicion flashing within them as he stared intently at Wu Ping, as if trying to discern some sort of clue from his face.

He asked, "What exactly does this so-called military exchange mean?"

"Indeed!"

The Great Elder also frowned, his expression solemn as he chimed in, "And this weapons demonstration—could it be that His Majesty the Premier of Great Qin wants to use this to flaunt his military might to us?"

Several other elders also began to lean in and whisper among themselves.

One of the younger elders couldn't help but say, "In my opinion, perhaps His Majesty the Premier of Great Qin wants to flex his muscles to intimidate us and make us behave obediently."

"Hmph, are we so easily intimidated?"

Another elder snorted coldly, his face full of disdain. "They think that by putting on a show and flashing some weapons, they can make us submissive? It's simply a joke."

After a moment of contemplation, the patriarch spoke slowly, "I believe that is exactly their intention. Although Great Qin is powerful, our Shiyang Tribe is no pushover either. They gave us some silver, and we are merely feigning our surrender to His Majesty the Premier of Great Qin for the sake of the money. As for awe, we truly don't hold that so-called Premier of Great Qin in any regard."

The Great Elder nodded in agreement. "Exactly. Our Shiyang Tribe has roamed this land for many years; we won't be scared off by a few empty words or some demonstrations. If they think they can control us this way, it's pure fantasy. We will play along for now and see what tricks they are trying to pull."

The various elders all voiced their agreement.

They acknowledged that Great Qin was very powerful.

But if Great Qin truly reached its hands into their territory to demand benefits, they wouldn't be easy to mess with!

To demonstrate their own strength, the Shiyang Tribe carefully selected a group of elites from their own tribe and the many tribes subordinate to them.

Before long, the chosen warriors gathered at the training grounds.

Every single one of them was a towering, burly man. They were sturdily built, with an average height of one hundred and ninety centimeters and weighing over three hundred pounds. Standing there, they looked like small hills, exuding an intense sense of pressure.

Their skin, bronzed by years of exposure to the elements, had a healthy sheen, and every inch of muscle seemed to contain infinite power.

The longbows held by these men were even more exaggerated. The bows were up to one hundred and eighty centimeters long, with limbs made of tough ironwood and strings twisted from thick ox tendon, radiating an ancient and powerful aura.

Ordinary people wouldn't even be able to draw such a heavy bow, let alone hold it without effort.

However, in the hands of these burly men, they seemed incredibly light.

Shi Le inspected the elites before him, his eyes filled with pride.

These people were the elite of the elite!

The reason so many tribes didn't dare move against them was because of these men.

"Great Qin wants to take this opportunity to intimidate us."

"Hmph, then we must also let Great Qin see our strength. Let them know that our Shiyang Tribe is not a soft persimmon to be squeezed at will. Let them have a good look at the prowess of the Shiyang Tribe's archers!"

As soon as he finished speaking, "Hou! Hou! Hou!" these burly men began beating their chests, letting out wild and savage roars.

The sound was like thunder exploding in one's ears, carrying an endless fighting spirit.

Their eyes were filled with an untamed, rebellious wildness that would make anyone who saw them tremble with fear!