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Hill Chief led Sima Chuan and a few others into his grass hut. Le Wen remarked, "The updates are coming in fast." A few people gathered around a stone table, where freshly roasted meat and wild fruits were laid out. Beside Hill Chief sat a girl in her teens, his daughter, named Mina.
Mina was known among the tribe as the first female warrior because she often did things that women in the tribe were not expected to do, as well as tasks typically reserved for men. The tribe held her in high regard. Moreover, Mina had joined the ongoing tribal war despite her father's objections.
"Sima Chuan, this is my daughter, Mina. Mina, these are Sima Chuan and his friends," Hill Chief introduced them.
Mina recognized Sima Chuan from earlier when she had seen the tribe welcoming him with the highest honors, but she did not understand why her father had done so. She looked at Sima Chuan with suspicion and asked, "Are you Sima Chuan?"
"Yes," Sima Chuan nodded, observing the girl known as the first female warrior. Mina stood at about five feet three inches tall, with long hair tied back, dressed in linen clothing. She carried a bow on her back along with a quiver of arrows, and beside her lay a long spear.
"I don't know why my father had the tribe welcome you with such honors, but if you are a warrior, you must prove your worth as one."
As soon as Mina finished speaking, Hill Chief grew anxious. His daughter had not witnessed the power of Sima Chuan's stomp, but he had; he feared that if Sima Chuan lost his temper, he could destroy everything around them. He quickly scolded Mina, "Mina, be respectful! This is a distinguished guest I invited personally. Apologize to our guests immediately."
"Hmph!" After hearing her father's words, Mina angrily turned her head away.
"You..." Seeing his daughter's defiance only made Hill Chief more anxious.
However, Sima Chuan showed no anger; instead, he smiled and said, "So according to you, a warrior should be someone who is tall and strong?"
"Not entirely. A warrior must possess not only physical strength but also a brave and indomitable spirit. They need great power, but most importantly, they need courage," Mina explained earnestly, her face filled with admiration.
"Then how should I prove myself?" Sima Chuan asked next.
"Defeat the strongest warrior of our tribe to prove that you are indeed a true warrior," Mina replied lightly after sizing him up.
"Then summon your strongest warrior. We will demonstrate before everyone who the true warrior is," Sima Chuan declared confidently.
"Are you sure you want to do this?" Mina scrutinized Sima Chuan with a look of doubt.
Seeing her expression, Sima Chuan simply smiled and nodded. "Absolutely."
"Then I'll go get him," Mina said before heading outside. Shortly after, a commotion erupted outside.
"Please step outside for a moment," Sima Chuan said to Qiong and the others.
Qiong nodded and was the first to leave. After seeing Luo Mengqi and Yiling follow suit, Sima Chuan turned to Hill Chief and said, "Hill Chief, I wonder if you have any suitable clothing for me to change into. Of course, I will bring something to trade with you."
"Sure, just wait a moment," Hill Chief replied excitedly as he ran out, quickly returning with a piece of burlap clothing. Handing it to Sima Chuan, he added, "Sima Chuan, please make sure that my tribe's warriors do not suffer serious injuries."
"Don't worry, they won't be seriously hurt," Sima Chuan assured him as he accepted the burlap garment.
Before long, Sima Chuan emerged dressed in the burlap clothing, and both Qiong and Luo Mengqi looked at him with surprise and confusion.
"It's just a matter of adapting to local customs," Sima Chuan smiled at them. He then turned to the chief and said, "Hill Chief, please lead us there."
"Oh, right, follow me," Hill Chief said as he took the lead.
In no time, Hill Chief brought Sima Chuan and the others to the place where one proves oneself. It was now surrounded by the Andi People. This area had originally been a large open space used for trading goods among the Andi People, as well as a place for duels to resolve conflicts.
As they pushed through the crowd, Sima Chuan reached the center. As soon as he arrived, people began speculating about his purpose here; however, some recognized him as one of the esteemed guests. At that moment, Mina stepped out from the crowd and loudly addressed her people, "This esteemed guest is a warrior himself and has come to prove his worth."
As soon as Mina finished speaking, some of the tribespeople laughed. However, she quickly silenced them. She continued her speech: "Since our esteemed guest wishes to prove himself as a warrior and has specifically requested our strongest warrior for this challenge, let us grant him this proof."
The crowd erupted in excitement.
Before long, a warrior from the Andi Tribe stepped forward. He was tall and muscular and went by the name Bubamer. After sizing up Sima Chuan for a moment, he charged at him with a powerful punch aimed directly at Sima Chuan's head. Bubamer was irritated that such formalities were being held for an outsider who dared challenge their strongest warrior.
The surrounding tribespeople were worried because Bubamer was known for his immense strength within the Andi Tribe. If that punch landed, Sima Chuan would surely be badly injured.
Mina was especially anxious; she noticed that Sima Chuan didn't even move in response to Bubamer's attack. What would happen if he got hurt?
However, just when everyone expected Sima Chuan to be injured, Bubamer's fist was gently caught by a hand. Sima Chuan had barely moved, as if he didn't care at all. Even Bubamer himself was astonished; in their tribe, his strength was unmatched—no one from Bonili Tribe could withstand such a punch.
Sima Chuan caught Bubamer's fist and then seized his wrist. With a swift motion, he spun him around in mid-air before tossing him aside gently. Yet Sima Chuan had not exerted much force, so Bubamer wasn't harmed significantly. Hill Chief let out a sigh of relief.
As challenges continued to arise, they became increasingly difficult. Some opponents came unarmed, while others wielded spears, stone axes, and knives. Yet, all were defeated by Sima Chuan, and by the end, no one dared to challenge him again. The Andi People acknowledged Sima Chuan as a true warrior.
Gradually, the Andi People retreated, leaving only a few with Sima Chuan.
At that moment, Luo Mengqi approached and looked at Sima Chuan with frustration. "Why engage in such pointless activities? You'd be better off enjoying the scenery. If you want to win against them, you might as well just stomp your foot."
"Don't worry, I have my own plans. Besides, when in Rome, do as the Romans do," Sima Chuan replied with a smile.
"Exactly! Look at how amazing Sima Chuan is; no one can defeat him," Yiling chimed in playfully.
"Whatever," Luo Mengqi scoffed.
"Alright, let's go hunting instead; it's about time we head out," Sima Chuan said quickly, noticing Luo Mengqi's displeasure.
"Sure, let's go hunting."
Afterward, Sima Chuan picked up a bow and was led by Mina to an area rich in game. However, at that moment, Mina voiced her discontent. "Sima Chuan, I admit you're strong, but our people need to be skilled hunters too. So let's have a competition using our bows to see who can catch the most game."
"Alright," Sima Chuan agreed without hesitation.
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