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nChapter 44: Native Tribe, Aspiring Hero

nTranslator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation

nGathering resources and searching for scattered Kobolds required a considerable amount of time. Hence, Ji Chen decided to leave the pirates behind.

nHe instructed them to inventory the resources and keep watch over the Kobolds while he led the Murlocs, Naga warriors, and Sea Pixies to depart.

nTheir objective was to seek the allegiance of the native tribe.

nThe reason for bringing such a substantial force was simple. Although the system had assigned them a mission, there was no guarantee that the indigenous tribe’s submission was genuine. There was a possibility that they intended to exploit Ji Chen’s strength to severely weaken the Kobold tribe, effectively using him as a pawn in their own schemes.

nTherefore, bringing such a substantial force along was also a precautionary measure.

nWhere intimidation was needed, they would intimidate; where killing was necessary, they would kill.

nThe indigenous tribesperson, who had been following Ji Chen closely, witnessed the entire process of him conquering the Kobold tribe.

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nSeeing the Kobolds who had once pushed their tribe into retreat being rendered weak and insignificant in Ji Chen’s hands, to the point of trembling in fear and groveling at his feet, stirred up tumultuous waves of astonishment and reverence within them.

nNot long after the battle concluded, the tribesperson spoke up voluntarily.

n“Sir, allow me to guide you to our tribe.”

nThe group emerged from the damp, dark cave.

nLeaving the mountainous region behind, they proceeded westward and entered the central valley area of the island.

nA broad river flowed westward, creating a flat river valley plain on both sides.

nLush green grass covered the land, while trees were sparsely scattered.

nMany animals found their habitat in this area.

nObserving the fertile and level terrain, an idea quickly formed in Ji Chen’s mind.

nCould they cultivate something here?

nAlthough the territory currently had sufficient food, there were still many animals and wild beasts on the island, and there were also many wild fish in the sea.

nHowever, all of these resources fell under the category of hunting.

nHunting inherently involved uncertainty and instability, as there was always the possibility of resources depleting one day.

nIf they could have cultivated lands similar to a sea bass fishery, where stable food production was possible, it would be ideal.

nJi Chen followed the native tribesperson through the river valley plain, taking a cursory glance at the surroundings before entering the northwest direction into the jungle.

nFor him, this jungle was an entirely unfamiliar territory.

nThe native tribesperson did not pause, leading the way confidently towards the northwest.

nAfter approximately forty minutes of advancement…

nThe dense forest came to an abrupt stop, and the scene before his eyes suddenly became clear.

nThe dense jungle abruptly gave way, revealing a vast expanse in front of them.

nWhat lay before their eyes was a forest of enormous trees that grew in several meters of deep seawater.

nLike towering statues, these colossal trees reached hundreds of meters in height and required more than ten people to fully encircle them. Their grandeur was undeniable.

nAnd it was beneath these gigantic trees that the indigenous tribe resided.

nWhat astonished Ji Chen was the unique living environment of the indigenous people.

nBetween the giant trees, they had constructed floating thatched houses, secured to the trees with ropes made from vines.

nUsing wood, vines, and fibers, they created waterways that allowed them to freely navigate between the thatched houses and the land.

nDue to the dense canopy of the enormous trees, rainwater couldn’t penetrate, providing a natural shelter from wind and rain.

nThis novel way of dwelling instantly captivated him.

nAs he observed, a large group of indigenous people emerged from various directions, led by an elderly woman adorned with shamanic decorations and gray hair. They approached Ji Chen.

nThe native called Panther followed beside him.

nThe old woman took a step forward and led the other natives to bow respectfully.

n“Honorable lord, welcome to our tribe.”

n“We have already learned from Panther that you have conquered the Kobold tribe. We will keep our promise and become your subjects.”

nJi Chen nodded slightly and got them to stand up.

n“Ding ~ Quest: Enemies of Generations completed.”

n‘Ding! The native tribe has chosen to pledge allegiance to you!’

nA screen flashed before his eyes.

nWith a thought, the territory panel appeared in front of him.

nIn the column of subjects, the number of humans changed from “62” to “472”.

nThis meant that there was a total of 410 people in this native tribe.

nAlthough their numbers couldn’t compare to the Kobolds, the fact that they were all humans gave them an advantage.

nThis influx of people multiplied the population of the territory several times over.

nWith their addition, the territory would enter a period of rapid development.

nJust as Ji Chen felt delighted, he suddenly caught sight of a section in the panel displaying attributes.

nHero: Siren: Alice (blue superior rank), Human: Panther (aspiring hero)

nAspiring hero?

nPanther?

nWas it referring to the indigenous person named Panther?

nJi Chen was greatly surprised.

nAt first, he thought that he was just an ordinary warrior, but he did not expect him to be an aspiring hero.

nThe meaning of an aspiring hero was very simple. It was someone who had the qualifications to become a hero but had not yet become a hero.

nBecause he had not become a hero, the word “hero” did not appear on the interface.

nBecause he hadn’t become a hero, the word “hero” wouldn’t appear on the panel.

nOnly when a player gained their allegiance could they see the designation of “aspiring hero.”

nThis setup introduced a lot of uncertainty.

nFor example, among a group of refugees encountered by players in the early stages, there might be an aspiring hero, but they wouldn’t know. Perhaps due to insufficient food in the territory, the player would drive them away.

nHowever, recruiting an aspiring hero was much easier compared to recruiting a full-fledged hero.

nSo, recruiting an aspiring hero depended on the players’ discerning eye.

nBut it was evident that Ji Chen was the type of player who lacked such discernment.

nHowever, considering that the native person was captured without much effort in the first place and hadn’t demonstrated any outstanding abilities aside from exceptional agility and nimbleness, it was difficult to judge.

nJi Chen’s interest was piqued, and he discreetly opened the panel to view the information.

nPanther (Aspiring Hero)

nRace: Human

nLevel: 6

nCurrent Tier: None

nPotential: Green (Elite Tier)

nSkills: Danger Intuition (Green skill, exhibits mystical sensing abilities towards danger)

nHunting Perception (Green skill, possesses keen perception towards prey, able to track relentlessly using various information)

nPrimitive Bloodline (Green skill, exceptional bloodline resulting in agile agility and decent combat prowess)

nUnit Characteristics: Primitive Belief (Once loyal, will never betray and carry out orders 100%)

nThis is an aspiring hero with green elite-tier potential

nAt first glance, Ji Chen instantly determined that he had found the candidate to become the captain of the pirate ship.

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nWhat did pirates do?

nThey sailed the vast seas in search of ships to plunder.

nAnd didn’t the hunting perception skill come in handy for that?

nWhat did pirates fear?

nThey feared being hunted down by official forces, such as the kingdom’s navy.

nAnd didn’t the danger intuition have its role in such situations?

nBoth danger intuition and hunting perception were perfect skills for the pirate profession.

nHe was practically made to become a pirate.

nFrom that moment on, Ji Chen would make this young man become a captain under the future Pirate King of the Middle Seas.

n“If you work hard, I will find you ten wives,” Ji Chen said in his head.

nPanther, who was standing at the side, suddenly felt a chill run down his spine. He looked left and right in bewilderment.

nWait, the Kobolds had been conquered. Could it be that there was still some danger?

nJi Chen asked with a smile. His attention was once again drawn to the thatched cottages floating on the water.

n“Why do you live on the water? Isn’t it safer on land?”

nThe tribe leader explained.

n“The giant tree can block the wind, rain, and sunlight so that we won’t be affected by the storm.”

n“Besides providing a refuge from the dangers on land, Kobolds, and most beasts and monsters are greatly fearful of water.”

nJi Chen nodded in understanding. He then pointed to some water gardens floating on the surface, cultivating a certain type of crop.

n“What are these water gardens cultivating?”

nJi Chen knew about water gardens, as it was a planting method that many civilizations had attempted. It involved using mud, soil, wood, fibers, and other materials to create a garden that could float on the water’s surface, utilizing the surrounding water sources for irrigation.

nHowever, typically, water gardens were built on freshwater sources. But here, in this vast forest of giant trees, the shallow waters were directly connected to the ocean, and the water was salty.

nCould crops be irrigated with seawater?

nThat was impossible, absolutely impossible..

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