The Demonic Cultivator In Zombie World novel Chapter 320

Chapter 320 - Conditions of the Elders

The three brothers were stunned, and they quickly pulled Lie Xin aside.

Lie Yuan lowered his voice. "Xin'er, do you know... about that Lie Qing..."

Lie Song also whispered, "He doesn't have the bloodline of our father. How can he become the tribe leader?"

Lie Tang was even more stern. "Absolutely not!"

Lie Xin remained calm, her tone indifferent. "My fists are bigger. I say it goes."

The three brothers shook their heads in disbelief. "And the elders? If they don't agree, Lie Qing can't take the position." _{freewёbnoνel.com}

Lie Xin smiled, her expression unwavering. "That's why I'm going to see the elders now."

With that, she turned on her heel, moving swiftly and decisively, without a second thought.

Lie Tang, Lie Song, and Lie Yuan exchanged confused glances, scratching their heads in frustration.

Lie Qing wasn't even truly one of their own. Why was Lie Xin going to such lengths to push him to the top?

At the residence of the Second Elder.

Lie Xin stood before the elderly man, her gaze sharp. "I'll ask you one question: Has the tribe been in financial loss for years?"

The Second Elder hesitated for a moment but finally conceded. "Yes."

Lie Xin continued, her voice firm. "Then, if I can secure top-quality seedstock for the tribe—Iron Tortoises, Earth-Dragging Dragons, and Bull Mushroom Bugs—why are you still reluctant to listen to me?"

The Iron Tortoise, with a head the size of a human skull, could eat impure ore and excrete pure minerals. It was the perfect choice for many tribes that crafted iron.

The Earth-Dragging Dragon was enormous, at least a zhang long. It was highly valued for transporting goods in various tribes.

The Bull Mushroom Bug needed no further introduction. Fat, juicy, and fragrant, it was a delicacy loved by many cave-dwelling people, whether fried, braised, or steamed.

These three species of insects were common across tribes, but larger tribes often had higher-quality variants—those that consumed less, produced more, or had greater carrying capacities, tenderer flesh, or even tamer temperaments.

With such quality seeds, a medium-sized tribe could quickly grow and become prosperous.

The Second Elder pondered for a long while before finally gritting his teeth. "Fine, I'll follow your lead!"

Lie Xin nodded and turned to leave.

"Wait, Fourth Miss, where are you going?" The Second Elder hastily called out.

"To see the Third Elder!"

At the residence of the Third Elder.

Lie Xin stared at the Third and Fourth Elders, her tone deliberate and stern. "Don't give me any nonsense. The two of you answer me with one simple word: Do you want the Fire Ant Tribe to prosper?"

The Third and Fourth Elders nodded without hesitation. "Of course."

Lie Xin's voice was firm and resolute. "Then, I can secure 100,000 silver insect crystals for the tribe. Why are you still unwilling to listen to me?"

The Third Elder clicked his tongue, clearly skeptical. "But... this money can't possibly have appeared out of nowhere. It must have come from other tribes, right?"

"Borrowed money," the Fourth Elder added, "never feels as reliable. The Ancestor once said that borrowing money is a bad habit. It encourages extravagance. And if the debt can't be repaid, the tribe will lose its credibility. That's the most dangerous thing."

Lie Xin sneered. "Then let me make it clear: I'll be personally responsible for the 100,000 silver insect crystals. Even if it can't be paid back, it's my responsibility alone, not the tribe's."

The Third and Fourth Elders exchanged a glance, and after a moment, they nodded. "As long as Miss Lie Xin can bring the 100,000 silver insect crystals within two months, we'll follow your lead."

Even at the peak of the Fire Ant Tribe's prosperity, their annual surplus was only around 10,000 silver insect crystals. 100,000 silver insect crystals—that was the equivalent of ten years' worth of surplus!