The Path of Survival.

Summary

In a negotiation between two tribes, Ao proposed a safer trading location due to concerns about safety. The opposing leader initially resisted but eventually agreed after Ao raised the stakes by offering 25 pottery pieces for slaves. The leaders settled on a trading time for the next day. Meanwhile, Ao and Xiao Fan strategized an ambush plan, considering the need for stealth and the best route to the valley. Xiao Fan prepared his team for the operation, emphasizing the importance of the pottery trade and the potential for future conflict. The chapter highlights themes of strategy, negotiation, and the quest for power.

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