The Path of Survival.

Summary

Xiao Fan engages with a drunken tribesman who reveals his tribe's struggles and the benefits of trading with Xiao Fan's group. The tribe is small and faces food scarcity, but trading has improved their situation. Xiao Fan plans to control the tribe and investigate a nearby rocky mountain for defense. Despite resistance from the tribesmen, Xiao Fan insists on leading an expedition to their tribe, using hostages to ensure cooperation. Upon arrival, he confronts the tribe's leader, who is wary but acknowledges the benefits of their trade. The chapter ends with a hint of the tribe's difficult winter survival.

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