I Became The Chief of A Primitive Village

The people around the bonfire quickly finished the fish, leaving only skeletons behind.

Su Bai quite liked this kind of fish because it did not have too many bones. He originally did not like eating fish due to the abundance of bones.

The Brown Toothed Fish was just right, with bones only in the head, tail, and body section. There were not many other bones, making it quite enjoyable to eat.

“Shaman, this fish tastes really good. Should we go catch some more?” Yan Jiao was eager to immediately stock up on these fish.

“Tomorrow, we’ll send more people to fish. It’s much safer than going into the forest, and the Brown Toothed Fish are quite large. One is enough for several people to eat ten meals.” Su Bai instructed.

Seven or eight of them had finished an entire fish, and everyone felt full. If they could catch more than ten fish like this, it would undoubtedly be a significant food source.

“Yes, I’ll arrange for some people to go and fish tomorrow.” Yan Jiao already had people in mind.

Pulling in these fish required strength, so Totem Warriors who specialised in agility were not suitable for the fast. Only those with great strength could be put to good use.

“How are the arrangements for the Black Snake Tribe coming along?” Su Bai’s expression suddenly became dark.

He had instructed the Chieftain yesterday to arrange matters concerning the Black Snake Tribe. They would have to deal with the elderly before the rainy season arrives.

The Flame Dragon Tribe now could only take in the strong. It was survival of the fittest, perfectly normal in Primitive Tribes.

“Everything has been arranged. The elimination will begin tomorrow at noon.” Yan Jiao said in a deep voice.

It was not that he was heartless; he just thought this method was efficient. The Tribe really could not afford to feed idle people from other Tribes right now. Especially not the elderly from the Black Snake Tribe, who could not contribute but still took a share of food each day.

Children that had no talent, would need several years of care until they were of age. If they had no aptitude to become Totem Warriors, or were not even the least  bit physically capable, they would also need to be driven out of the Tribe.

Of course, most children would not be that weak. This elimination was targeting those children with absolutely no aptitude.

Besides the elderly and the young, they would also eliminate some of the older people, such as those over fifty without any special skills, regardless of gender.

The Black Snake Tribe had quite a few people – not counting the Warrior Trainees, there were nearly two thousand people.

This was not a small number by any means, They had close to three times the size of the current Flame Dragon Tribe. Having Su Bai feed these idle people who had attacked their Tribe would be quite difficult. Not just emotionally, but practically as well. The food required was not a small amount.

If the rainy season did not come so soon, it would not have mattered; they could slowly accumulate food.

However, ideals were beautiful while reality was cruel. They had no choice but to implement the survival of the fittest.

“Fine. Let me know the result tomorrow. Send all those from the Black Snake Tribe that are already working to work. They are not allowed to watch.” Su Bai instructed.

He feared these workers might feel compassion for their fellow men and cause unnecessary trouble.

“I understand,” Yan Jiao solemnly responded.

The next morning, Yan Jiao woke up early and arranged for Tu, Da Shan, and some physically strong Totem Warriors to go fishing by the river.

He then began arranging the afternoon’s elimination matches. He understood the principle of survival of the fittest very well. Moreover, it did help that he deeply dislike those from the Black Snake Tribe, even if they were also victims of circumstance.

After all, the once-great Flame Dragon Tribe had been completely destroyed by the Black Snake Tribe.

“Two hundred elderly – that’s not a small number…” Yan Jiao muttered to himself.

Early in the morning, someone had reported to him about the Black Snake Tribe’s situation, mainly classifications like elderly, women, working adults, children, and etc.

“There are many children as well – over four hundred children, five hundred women, six hundred men, and over a hundred disabled people…” Yan Jiao muttered.

An hour later, after finishing breakfast, he left his wooden house to see how the Black Snake Tribesmen were being gathered.

Yan Jiao arrived at the Black Snake Tribe’s gathering place, watching the children, elderly, and disabled people gathered together.

He looked at everyone seriously and said, “You must have known this day would come.”

“…” The Black Snake Tribe people did not know what to say. They all looked somewhat helpless.

“We won’t kill you, but you can’t continue staying in our Flame Dragon Tribe.” Yan Jiao’s voice rose significantly when saying the last sentence.

“But leaving means certain death for us…” Someone from the Black Snake Tribe shouted.

“That’s up to you to figure out. Whether you stay together or seek another Tribe, it has nothing to do with the Flame Dragon Tribe anymore.” Yan Jiao’s red eyes showed no emotion.

“Are we all the only ones who have to leave?” Another person from the Black Snake Tribe asked.

“Not necessarily. Some of the children can stay, but not all.” Yan Jiao explained.

“What about us? Can’t we stay?” An elderly person from the Black Snake Tribe asked.

The disabled people did not even speak up. They were already in despair, knowing it was good enough they were being allowed to live. After all, in the condition they were in, they would not be able to help the Tribe and would still take a share of food each day. Naturally, they knew they eventually had to leave.

“For those of your age, you have no chance.” Yan Jiao said decisively, gesturing for the children to be gathered.

Over four hundred children gathered in front of Yan Jiao, with all kinds among them.

Some had wings, horns, tails, and so on, making quite the sight.

“Right now, you still have a chance to stay. However, only the strong will remain. The weak will have to leave.” Yan Jiao said, word by word.

His gaze toward the children was just as sharp. A Tribe would not show any mercy just because they were children. In fact, in most cases, when Tribes attacked others, after all the threats had been dealt with, the elderly would be the first to be killed, followed by the children.

“What should we do?” A child in the crowd asked.

Many of the slightly older children’s faces showed determination to stay.

As for the younger ones, those only four or five years old who did not understand the situation, they only knew they were getting hungry.

“You will fight one-on-one. The victor can stay, the loser must leave.” Yan Jiao patiently explained.

In the crowd was a boy with yellow long hair, looking innocent and cold, with pointed ears and yellow eyes. He hesitated, then asked in a cold voice, “If I win, can I become a Totem Warrior?”

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