Chapter 21: Cooperation

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  "Master Luo, take a look at this Falling Moon Bow. It's made from top-grade nanmu wood, three-colored buffalo horn, buffalo tendon, and deer glue. Although these materials aren't particularly precious, they make up for it with their practicality."

  Kamok took the longbow handed over by his attendant and continued to say.

  "It is well-known that our mountain tribe is skilled in archery, and there are countless men in the tribe who can draw a 40-kilogram black moon bow. However, those who can draw this fallen moon bow are few. This bow has a strength of 50 kilograms and its reputation surpasses all the tribes in the South China Sea. Its accuracy is so high that it can hit a target within 100 steps, shooting at a square foot of skin, with an inch of precision. Whether it's the Moqi people, the Mongtai people, or you Han people, they are all intimidated by its reputation and dare not take a step beyond our mountain tribe's Lei Chi."

  Luokei did not express opposition or approval of Kemu's boasting, he was just a clown jumping around, the bow is strong, but how can it compare to cannons and rifles.

  Li Jingzhong had lived in the Celestial Empire since he was a child, with the idea of Chinese superiority and foreign inferiority deeply ingrained in his bones. Just as the country was invaded by powerful enemies, the nation was on the verge of collapse, and national hatred and family resentment were at their peak, it was unbearable to see these barbarians showing off their military prowess in front of him. Therefore, Li Jingzhong decided to teach these foreign barbarians a good lesson.

  Lethal Engine didn't show any courtesy, snatching the Luoyue Bow from Kemu's hands. He twisted his waist and adjusted his stance, took a deep breath, and with a loud shout, he drew the bowstring back to its limit. The bowstring vibrated violently, and with a tiger-like roar, he released the arrow. The force was so great that it broke the 50-kilogram bow in two, and the broken bow arm even bounced off the wall with a muffled thud due to the immense recoil.

  The entire action, although seemingly effortless and smooth, actually required full force. A 50-kilogram bow was also quite powerful in ancient times. Before the Tang Dynasty, one dan (a unit of weight) was approximately equal to 50 kilograms, so 50 kilograms is equivalent to two dan.

  During the Three Kingdoms period, Huang Han Sheng was nearly seventy years old, with both arms still able to open a three-stone bow, and his whole body still had the strength of a thousand catties. At over seventy years old, he could still eat ten kilograms of meat, and his arm could open a two-stone bow. Huang Han Sheng was one of the Five Tiger Generals appointed by Liu Bei, the King of Hanzhong, with the bravery of a million men, and the legendary figure used a three-stone bow. Li Yan's strength was able to break through a two-stone bow, his power was four stones, five stones, or six stones, which is already immeasurable, but he absolutely belonged to the first-class fierce general.

  Kam Yiu is considered a worldly person, and he has seen many brave warriors who can draw the Three-Stone Bow. However, someone like Lai Keng Sheung, who can effortlessly pull the Moon-Dropping Bow without any hesitation or awkwardness, is truly one-of-a-kind. And as for not using his fingers to protect his hands while drawing the massive bow, that's something he has never heard of before.

  "There are indeed such brave warriors among the Han people, and today I have gained a new understanding. Although our humble shop still has precious bows, we don't want to bring them out to make fools of ourselves." Kamo chuckled, and both sides fell silent, the atmosphere gradually becoming more oppressive.

  "Kamui tribe leader, there's no need to pretend anymore. Let's speak plainly and openly. I've come here to witness the power of your mountain tribe's Moon Bow and Sunken Moon Bow, so that we can formulate a corresponding battle plan for the upcoming war." Luo Ke finally broke the silence, uttering words that shocked the mountain people.

  Kam's expression changed slightly, but he didn't look too surprised.

  "I thought that after your father was killed by the Silver Moon warriors, there would be a long period of peace between the Han people and our mountain tribe. But I didn't expect the Luo family to produce a young hero like you who surpasses his predecessors. I don't know if this is good fortune or bad for my mountain tribe." Ka Mu sighed slowly.

  "Wait until the Luo family unites all the tribes of Nanhai, and everything will naturally become clear. But as for you, the second-ranked tribe among the twelve mountain tribes, the patriarch of the Ka tribe, is actually hiding in this small weapons shop, truly beyond my expectations."

  If it weren't for the prior intelligence, or if he hadn't prepared by looking at Kemu's portrait beforehand, or if he hadn't heard this familiar-sounding name before, Luo Ke would have found it hard to believe that he would run into a tribal chief of the Kemu clan from the Mountain Twelve Tribes here. As it turned out, Kemu was an old acquaintance of Luo Ke's father, and thanks to their personal relationship, the Kemu clan and the Luo family had always maintained business dealings with each other, mutually benefiting and taking what they needed, making the Kemu clan one of the few mountain tribes that didn't harbor hostility towards the Han people.

  There aren't so many coincidences in this world; it's just that silence is more powerful than sound, and both sides have their own calculations.

  "The Wind's Lament weapon shop originally belonged to my Kha clan, so it's not impossible for me to come here. Mr. Luo Ke, I have some idea of your intentions, which is to probe the strengths and weaknesses of our Mountain Tribe's Silver Moon Warriors. My Kha clan can provide you with this information, but I wonder what we can get in return." Ka Mu no longer looked like a humble servant, revealing the wisdom and composure of a clan leader.

  Everything has a price. As long as you know the price and can afford it, you can have it in your hands. Luo Kai knew that now was the time for him to name his own price.

  "To be honest with you, two tribes of the Mountain Twelve have already made contact with my Luo family. I came to Samma Town specifically to meet with these two tribal envoys. However, having one more friend is always better than having one more enemy. I can guarantee that my soldiers will not bring war to the land of the Ka tribe. After the war, my Luo family will provide you with 500 tons of rice for free and help you become the leader of the Mountain Tribe, and all you need to do is give me the relevant information about the Silver Moon Warriors and the geographical map of the Mountain Tribe's governing region."

  Kamui fell silent for a moment, weighing the pros and cons before saying, "Alright, let's seal it with a handshake."

  The two men slapped each other on the palm, which was considered a confirmation of their agreement.

  "Ah, Young Master Luo, I think there's some news that will interest you greatly. The young chieftain of the Yan tribe, Yan Xi, is currently residing in Samma Town, and with him comes a Silver Moon warrior. Of course, this isn't the same Silver Moon warrior who shot your father, but as they say, 'hearing something a hundred times is not as good as seeing it once.' The best way to understand a Silver Moon warrior is to cross swords with one."

  The mountain tribe worships the moon god, and the Yan clan, as the strongest of the twelve mountain clans, often manipulates the Son of Heaven to control the vassals. By utilizing the influence of the Moon God Temple, they occupy most of the resources of the twelve mountain tribes, with a hidden ambition to unify all twelve tribes.

  Kamui had no good feelings towards the Flame Tribe and in his heart he hoped that the Han people and the Flame Tribe would mutually destroy each other.

  Luoke naturally knew what Kemu was thinking, but both of them were for the benefit of their own side. Kemu's thoughts were not unreasonable, and Luoke only needed to maximize his own interests.

  "Silver Moon Warrior, I will naturally find an opportunity to meet you again. Kamo Tribe Leader, it's getting late, so I won't disturb you any further. Finally, I hope that when the situation becomes clear, the Kamo tribe can take a stand in time and avoid unnecessary conflicts between us."

  After chatting for a while, Luo Kai bid farewell and left.

  Roke comes to Samma Town for three purposes. The first is to verify the intelligence obtained from the Luo tribe, one of the twelve mountain tribes, and to obtain another piece of intelligence with the same content from the Ka tribe. The second is to divide the twelve mountain tribes and win over the neutrality or support of the Ka tribe. Now that these two goals have been achieved, Roke decides to go west of Samma Town to see the excitement and meet the Silver Moon warrior who can sneak attack his father in the midst of a thousand armies. Of course, the most important thing is to complete the third goal. If the intelligence is accurate, he should encounter a heavyweight figure in western Samma Town, and this person will play an important role in the future development of South Taiwan Strait.