Chapter 2: Clan Chief
The sun had set, night had fallen, and the galaxy sparkled.
Jiang You and his three companions returned to Gao Man Mountain with the remaining three forest wolf carcasses.
At this time, bonfires were already burning on the cliff, and plump, thick-skinned wild boars were roasting on spits.
The Eagle People gathered in circles around the bonfires, looking at the roasting wild boars with expectant expressions.
Some young Eagle People were already drooling, their mouths watering.
Thick-skinned wild boars were the most succulent and plump prey in the Whispering Forest, and even now, Jiang You and the others rarely encountered one.
This time, they had encountered three wolves ambushing a thick-skinned wild boar, which allowed them to pick up an easy gain, something that usually didn't happen.
Once the roasting was complete, Jiang You received the fattest piece of wild boar meat.
After all the Eagle People had eaten their fill, an old Eagle Person with grayish-white wings and a hunched figure shakily stood up, walked to the bonfire, and spoke loudly to all the Eagle People.
“Fellow Clan members, it has been three years since Clan Chief Yi led all the young and strong men of the Clan to the Han Hai Forest to participate in the War initiated by the Thunder Titan.”
“They have not returned to this day, so they must have long been buried in the yellow sands!”
“You, you actually know it, don't you?”
The old Eagle Person's words were like tearing open a healed wound, causing the Eagle People of the tribe to lower their heads.
Before long, Jiang You heard sounds of weeping from around him.
The Eagle People warriors were too weak; they were useless except for their ability to fly.
On such a grand battlefield, they were like cannon fodder, dying in droves if even slightly affected by a powerful individual.
“Fortunately, three years have passed, and some of our children have grown up; they are now able to help their mothers hunt. Especially You, he even has the ability to kill a forest wolf independently.”
The old Eagle Person continued.
Six months ago, Jiang You had once single-handedly slain a lone wolf.
“A pack of wolves has a leader, and a tribe cannot be without a leader.”
“I propose that You inherit Yi's position and become the Clan Chief of our Gao Man Mountain Tribe!”
The old Eagle Person finally stated his purpose.
He was too old, and the tribe was facing a shortage of new talent. Only Jiang You could serve as Clan Chief; even though he was still a young Eagle Person, he was no worse than an adult Eagle Person.
As the old Eagle Person's words fell, the first to agree were the young Eagle People of similar age to Jiang You.
They had grown up with Jiang You and had long been impressed by him.
Since the young men agreed, their mothers naturally would not object. Thus, almost half of the Eagle People in the entire tribe agreed for Jiang You to become the new Clan Chief.
Moreover, even those who did not speak up, not a single one objected.
Thus, the matter was settled!
The old Eagle Person smiled with relief, walked in front of Jiang You, and asked with a smile.
“You, are you willing to take on the future of the High Barbarian Mountain Eagle-Man Tribe?”
As he asked, he also looked at Jiang You's calm expression and secretly nodded.
Jiang You did not hesitate; he nodded solemnly.
“Elder, I am willing to become the Clan Chief!”
In the Primordial Wilderness, dangers lurked everywhere. He had no extraordinary power, and only with the strength of the tribe could he survive.
He was no longer a player now; he only had one life.
Becoming the Clan Chief of the tribe was also what he desired in his heart.
After three years of living together day and night, he was not a plant; how could he be emotionless?
“At least, I want to change the future destiny of my Eagle People.”
Jiang You thought to himself.
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Late night.
Moonlight cascaded upon the earth.
Jiang You lay on his back on a large bluestone by the cliff, feeling the wind of the Starry Field.
“After much thought.”
“The Old Turtle's mission indeed did not mention how to avoid being scorched by Titan's Blood.”
“But since he was an ordinary turtle back then, he wouldn't have been too far from the battlefield when he bathed in the Titan's Blood!”
Thinking of this, Jiang You's eyes lit up!
“In the Early Stage of the Human Race Empire's rise, the Old Turtle became famous throughout the world for his Thunder power. So it's very likely that he was drenched in the Thunder Titan's Blood.”
“And the Thunder Titan is the master of the entire Eagle People Race.”
“Turtles like water. The secret to the Old Turtle bathing in Titan's Blood and not dying must be in the water!”
“As for where in the water, it must be in the Han Hai Forest!”
“The one who could make a Thunder Titan Giant bleed must be his mortal enemy, the Blue Dragon King Aliletos!”
“Only a life-and-death battle between them would spill a large amount of Titan's Blood onto the forest, falling onto the Old Turtle.”
“So, the problem is very clear. I just need to find the small stream or river where the Old Turtle resided, find the Old Turtle, and obtain his secret of bathing in Titan's Blood without dying.”
“Thus, I can Awaken the extraordinary!”
Jiang You's mind immediately became clear, and he continued to ponder.
“However, the Han Hai Forest is not a place ordinary people can go. It is where the territories of the Titan Giant and the Dragon converge, guarded by a large number of powerful subordinate races from both sides.”
“There will be no shortage of extraordinary individuals from various races!”
“If I go rashly, I will surely be killed on the spot!”
“No one will care about the life or death of an Eagle Person! Not even those on the Titan side.”
“And there is only one way to get there: to respond to the Eagle Human Royal Court's conscription, like my father did three years ago, and arrive at the Han Hai Forest as a member of the Eagle People soldiers!”
“I just need to act quickly after hearing the conscription order and head to the Han Hai Forest in advance.”
“The Eagle People are inherently a scout-like troop. If I go early, I will definitely be chosen for a reconnaissance team. At that time, I can find an opportunity to search for the Old Turtle's hiding place.”
As his thoughts gradually unraveled, a preliminary plan formed in Jiang You's mind.
“The King's Court conscripts Eagle People soldiers from various Eagle People tribes almost once every ten years.”
“So, I must seize the opportunity in seven years!”