THE LEGEND OF YIN
19.CONFLICT AND BETRAYAL

In a place quite far from the forest before, there was a small clan called the Yu clan.

The previous ordinary youth was named Yu Chen. Yu Chen was seen running hastily and with hunting breath entered a room within the clan.

When Yu Chen entered the room he was referring to. All of the elders, 25 people and one old man sitting on a simple throne, stared intently at Yu-Chen.

"What's Chen'er ? Why are you in such a hurry to see a ghost ??"Said the man worried.

Yu Chen immediately stabilized his breathing, then recounted the incident he had seen while searching for medicinal plants within the forest.

The elders were shocked at the mixed feelings of hearing Yu Chen's story. They initially thought that some of the members they sent were still hunting, but it turned out that they had been killed by something.

"Then have you examined their bodies to find out the cause of death ? I suspect they killed the next clan."

"Don't be rash with indiscriminate accusations, brother. Let's hear Chen'er's story first."

The previous old man who was the clan head nodded in agreement."True, although our clan and the next clan do not get along very well, still accusing is not a good thing."

The previous elder felt guilty and apologized."I'm sorry, everyone."

"Well, Chen'er. You can continue to tell me, "Tell the clan head.

"I have examined the remains of their bodies, and it is clear that the culprit is a wild animal like a tiger because it leaves only a few limbs of its victims."

The clan head was visibly riled up, his mind seemed to drift elsewhere to make the elders who saw him feel something strange.

"Chairman of the clan, are you okay ? It seems you're thinking something bad."

The clan head first let out a heavy sigh, then told a story."Once every 20 years, a white day ruler of the forest will awaken when it is almost entering winter to forage and will return to hibernate for the next 20 years and so will the enemy. But this animal is a little strange because it is not picky in finding food, whether it is animals or humans, everything is food for him."

"Only a white tiger, what to fear ? Why don't we go look for him and kill the animal to avenge the death of our brothers ??"

"Really !"All the elders agreed with this opinion.

"You must not underestimate the animal. It is said that he is a strong soul until his powerful horn incarnates into a demon. There were already many high-level warriors who became victims of the demon's ferocity, even a famous taoist had to go home with only his head left after trying to fight with the demon."

Hearing the story of their clan head, the elders instantly lost their spirit and felt that the demon was really strong to the point of frightening their clan head.

"Then, what should we do elder ?"Ask another elder.

The clan head shook his head slowly accompanied by a sigh."We can only wait until winter comes. Because at that time the demon will return to hibernate."

"But the chairman, the food supply to deal with the winter is still very little. Moreover we do not have enough sun ginseng for the entire clan members, people can freeze to death if we do not act and look for sun ginseng."

"Yes, chief.."

"How is this, chief ?"

"I'm worried about my wife and kids. Because they're most vulnerable to cold weather."

Soon the clan head felt a dilemma. Not knowing what to do to deal with the problems that were afflicting his clan.

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Meanwhile this place was named the desolate plains, Qinghai province, the Lower Plains Continent. There were no towns or villages in this place, except for the 3 clans that were not too far apart.

The first clan was named the Tong clan. The Tong clan was positioned on the edge of the forest so that the forest area was their territory, the Tong clan was also exploring the excavation of ginseng and many other plants while the plant was still within their territory.

The second clan was named the Wang clan. The members of this clan had a violent and unforgiving nature, they were also not familiar with the Yu clan.

The last and weakest clan was the Yu clan. Although weak, this clan never once sought trouble with other clans and was more neutral and simple.

One day the Wang clan secretly sent 15 of its members to take sun ginseng for supplies in the face of winter.

When entering the 5th day of the search mission, not a single member of the Wang clan survived. In the midst of the matter, there was a rumor that said the white tiger demon had awakened.

But clan head Wang did not believe the rumors, because the demon would only wake up on day 2 when winter arrived. Because of this, clan head Wang sent some of his members to investigate the case.

The head of the Tong clan and some of its members who happened to be exploring ginseng close to the scene, accidentally saw some members of the Wang clan were autopsying their brother's body

"This must have been the work of the members of the Yu clan ! Because they want revenge for the death of their dead relatives at the hands of the chief's son !!"

"Really ! Brother, let's go and finish off everyone in the Yu clan."

"Wait, even though I agree with your opinion, we must not immediately be reckless, we should wait for an order from the chairman."

"I agree with your opinion brother. We better hurry home to bury these bodies."

After collecting all the bodies, the entire Wang clan members left. Meanwhile the Tong clan head who was hiding behind the bushes smiled full of stratagems.

"Finally.. I know how to grant Grandpa's request,"

Hearing the muttering of their clan chief. All the elders of the Tong clan who were there were astonished.

"What do you mean, chief ?"

The Tong clan head smiled, then looked at all the elders and said.

"By pitting the Yu clan and the Wang clan against each other, we will soon be able to take control of all the forest areas."

"But, what if the Wang clan doesn't believe it ?"

"What difficult. We just have to spread false rumors on behalf of the Yu clan that killed the Wang clan members, after all I know who is willing to help us spread these rumors."

"But who ?"

The Tong clan head smiled cunningly."You'll know for yourself later. Now also send our 2 members to go to the Yu clan and find a man named Yu Zhi and tell him there is something I want to talk about."

"Ready, chief !"

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It was not long before Yu Zhi who was the uncle of Yu Chen came to the Tong clan. The middle-aged man was brought into a room, inside the room was seen the Tong clan head who was waiting for him.

"My old friend, Yu Zhi.. Please sit down friend, how's my biological sister doing ?"

Yu Zhi sat opposite the Tong clan head."Li'er is fine brother-in-law. What did you call me here, what's wrong ?"

Chairman Tong smiled slightly."Does one of the sisters-in-law want to have a one-on-one talk with her sister-in-law ?"

Yu Zhi shook his head."Of course not, sis, it's just that you rarely look for me like this, so I think there's something important to talk about."

"That's right, sister-in-law. I know that you really want to join the Tong clan, so I will give you one chance to enter the clan but on one condition. Are you willing to ?"

Yu Zhi who desperately wanted it immediately nodded with vigor."Of course I'll do everything you ask, brother. But you have to keep your promise,"

"Look at sister-in-law. You know, right if the forest here is very rich in natural resources ? But the wealth is not too good because this forest is divided into 3 parts. Easy, I want to make the Tong clan the only ruler in the forest here."

"But, how's it going ?"

"Have you heard of the matter that befell the Wang clan ? Some of their members died under terrible circumstances, supposedly killed by a tiger demon."

Yu Zhi nodded, "Yes, I've heard."

"Well, I want you to spread a rumor saying that it was the members of the Yu clan who had killed the Wang clan members..."

Soon Yu Zhi felt surprised to hear that. The smile on his face was instantly extinguished and replaced with an expression of disbelief.

"I-I'm not that kind of person, I don't want to betray my own clan."

Immediately Chairman Tong approached Yu Zhi and patted her on the back.

"Let's not rest. Without any help, I can still pit the two clans against you, but I am still kind and give you a chance because you are the husband of my first brother. I will give you two options, first die at the slaughter of the Wang clan, second live peacefully with the abundant treasures in the Tong clan...

"I'm sure you're an adult and can be wise to choose between the two."