A few chiefs restored their state while pondering the current situation. Within moments, they exchanged glances, saying nothing, but their consensus was clear.
One by one, the chiefs left. As Bloodhoof departed, he patted Li Yao on the shoulder and said, "The final battle is about to begin. It will be vicious. You and I both need to be ready to make sacrifices. We're not afraid of dying, but needless sacrifice is unnecessary."
"Thank you, Chieftain."
Li Yao was momentarily stunned. He hadn't expected Bloodhoof to say such words to him. This gesture of goodwill was something he accepted with gratitude. Even if Bloodhoof hadn't said it, he would have acted the same. But for Bloodhoof to say this to him—it meant something. It meant that Bloodhoof truly regarded him as one of their own.
"A promising young man." Bloodhoof laughed heartily and rode back toward his Dark Camp forces.
"It seems this chieftain thinks quite highly of you," said the Green Dragon Princess.
