Chen Feng was truly surprised!

He had never expected that those who would come to pledge loyalty to him would be a group of elves, albeit some half-elves with impure bloodlines, it was still quite a pleasant surprise.

They were more like humans.

Not just in appearance, but also in their thoughts and will.

Many half-elves have a tough spirit, because their survival environment is harsh.

It might be because of racial talent. Male half-elves are good combatants, and of course, the strength of female elves isn’t weak either.

The half-elves silently watched Chen Feng, with a faint sense of understanding life and death, their eyes full of vicissitudes, it was unclear how many hardships they had endured.

Their strength was not simple.

Silver Peak.

Although this half-elf in front seemed rather frail, Chen Feng felt threatened by them.

"Perhaps they could be useful to me?"

Chen Feng pondered for a moment, then he had an idea and asked directly, "Where do you come from? How many are in your tribe? Why are you here?"

Faced with Chen Feng’s series of questions, the half-elf in front hesitated for a moment, but after exchanging a glance with each other, they slowly began to tell him what had happened.

About the previous world they lived in, for some reason, they came to live here.

Mata told Chen Feng everything.

Life was tough for this group of elves!

Even though they had many excellent warriors, when fighting against humans, they hardly ever gained the upper hand.

Because their numbers were awkward, only a few hundred, each death was a fatal blow to these half-elves.

Moreover, besides humans, insects and beasts were also part of their plight, relying only on a group of excellent fighters was difficult to change anything. They lacked food, weapons, and all kinds of resources. They had not adapted to the primitive and savage environment, and they had no way to resist the monster attacks.

It was indeed a history full of blood and tears.

No matter what race, once they lose support, they are alone wherever they go.

Although under the elves’ rule, they had little power, they didn’t have to worry about resources because they relied on a great mountain.

But now.

Without support, without the forest, without the resources needed for survival, relying only on a limited number of people makes it almost impossible to maintain a thriving tribe; their decline makes it harder for them to rise.

Should he accept them?

Chen Feng pondered a question in his mind; with his understanding of elves, he knew that these people naturally liked to obey the strong, especially in their current desperate situation.

He gazed at the half-elves in front of him and said in a deep voice, "How many people do you have left?"

Mata hesitated visibly, then said, "We have over two hundred people left; during this period, our numbers have decreased by a third."

Over two hundred people?

Chen Feng’s eyes flashed suddenly with a keen light; he felt very thrilled because these were born warriors, and with training, they could likely produce a large number of Silver experts.

Elves are an evolutionary, relatively perfect humanoid species.

Compared to goblins, ogres, and jackal-wolfmen, elves are like clouds born of the sky, while the others are merely mud on the ground, impossible to compare.

Elves have amazing learning ability.

Not just exquisite craftsmanship, their combat skills seem innate; half-elves perfectly inherit the elves’ talents, their impure bloodline does nothing to impact their combat aptitude.

— Exceptional agility.

— Enhanced vision.

Like the Dark Elf, they are inherently equipped with these traits; during jungle battles, with their agile speed, even some beasts can’t catch up with them.

Over two hundred people.

These elves are stronger than those natives; once subdued, Chen Feng would gain a reinforced jungle combat squad.

He thought for a moment, then said in a deep voice, "I’ll give you a cargo ship, a few hands filled with food, medicines, weapons, and supplies, you can take it back to your tribe."

Surprise!

Unbelievably joyous surprise!

Setting a long line to catch a big fish.

Chen Feng didn’t even ask for anything in return; he just gave so many benefits after hearing their circumstances.

Mata looked at Chen Feng with an unimaginable gaze, then suddenly seemed close to tears as she knelt on the ground, buried her head down deeply, and said excitedly, "Thank you! ... Thank you so much! ..."

It seems that they truly live a harsh life.

Suffering from racial barrier, unfamiliar environment, unable to trade with other creatures, it’s hard to live on self-sufficiency alone in the primitive and wild overseas.

Because there are too many dangers there.

Chen Feng looked at Mata, paused, and then said, "This material should be enough to support you for a while, but the future path requires you to choose for yourself."

These words were already very clear.

Blatant language hint.

I gave you what you wanted, so what will you do in return?

Mata had been through many things, although she felt pleasantly surprised by Chen Feng’s generosity, she did not forget the mission she came for today.

Half-kneeling on the ground.

A person under a low eave must bow their head.

Mata knows that it’s time for her to take a stand, the other party won’t give such a big gift for no reason, and now, all she can offer is two words — loyalty.

"Thank you for your rescue, on behalf of my people, I pledge loyalty to you; we will become your sword, cutting down every enemy before us!"

A standard loyalty pledge.

Chen Feng gazed ahead, the half-elves before him had a beauty not inferior to Flora, compared to the wild kitten, Mata had a delicate softness unique to a young woman.

One is a wandering leopard in the forest, the other better suited as a caged bird in a bedroom, more importantly, she also possesses noteworthy strength, not just an empty vase.

Eating the same dish all the time, eventually, one grows tired.

Sometimes a change in taste might bring some joy to the heart.

Mata noticed Chen Feng’s gaze; this girl, who had immense prestige among the people, seemed to show some bashfulness then, lowering her head, a blush streaked across her neck.

"I have plenty of supplies, and if you want more, it depends on your performance."

"Words alone are worthless."

"To truly gain my trust, you need to show me through your actions."

Mata lifted her head, a hint of confusion flashing in her eyes, but such a look only lasted for a few seconds, after a moment she seemed to realize something suddenly, and her face, couldn’t help turning even redder.

The effort and the reward are directly proportional.

Clearly, she understood Chen Feng’s meaning.

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