Gon Gon immediately turned into a small dog and rubbed against Jiang Fan when he saw that it wasn't an enemy.
To Gon Gon, Jiang Fan was like its master.
Although it was one of Chi You's subordinates, Jiang Fan possessed the same domineering aura as Chi You.
Seeing Jiang Fan was like seeing its master. After being separated for so long, it was incredibly excited to see Jiang Fan again.
"You almost beat me to death just now, do you know that? Next time, you need to be careful with my small body; I can't withstand your blow. If that blow had landed, at least my bones would have been broken."
Jiang Fan wasn't exaggerating at all, because Gon Gon's strength was truly astonishing. One such blow could kill an ordinary person instantly.
Even powerful individuals like Jiang Fan and Yao would at least lose an arm.
Fortunately, Jiang Fan was strong enough to dodge Gon Gon's attack.
At the same time, Gon Gon looked at the surrounding residents.
"What should we do now? Should we take Gon Gon with us? They seem incredulous that we know Gon Gon."
"And Gon Gon looks like it's already been treated as their mascot. What should we do now?"
Hearing this, Jiang Fan suddenly had a brilliant idea.
"Never mind. Since they think of us as their gods, let's play along and see what they want. If it doesn't work out, why not just have the two tribes merge? It's a simple matter. We can only leave after we've handled this."
"This Golden Coast is full of their people. If we want to stay here, we won't be able to get far before they catch up."
"To survive here, we must live in harmony with them. Since they already consider us their leaders, let's just go with the flow."
Upon hearing this, Zhou Niannian became incredibly excited and said to Jiang Fan,
"Exactly! That's what I was thinking too. If we pretend to be their gods, they'll probably respect us even more. This way, we'll have endless food and won't have to live in fear. If we can convince them, perhaps we can even get the two tribes to merge."
Might as well go all out. After all, Jiang Fan and his group had been captured, and they hadn't launched any attacks, indicating they believed Jiang Fan and the others had merely gone out for a stroll and not escaped.
Moreover, with Dai Xiaomei present to translate, communication wouldn't be a problem.
After a group discussion, they decided to stay and have the two tribes merge.
To resolve the disputes between the two tribes, it was necessary to understand the reasons for their animosity.
After Dai Xiaomei's investigation, she learned that the two tribes were fighting over the carcass of a ferocious beast. Otherwise, they would have been on peaceful terms, minding their own business.
"What? They already have so much food, why are they still fighting over a carcass? They can survive on their own, so why waste so many lives fighting for that carcass?"
Jiang Fan couldn't understand, but after Dai Xiaomei's explanation, they finally understood.
For these two tribes, what mattered most wasn't food, but their status and strength.
They weren't seeking mere sustenance; they desired the power to dominate this Golden Coast.
If someone tried to snatch their food, it was akin to a friend trying to take their territory, and they naturally wouldn't accept it.
Jiang Fan was now seen as a divine being. After all, he had a flashlight, which they believed made him the legendary Sun God or God of Fire. This was why they didn't dare to attack him.
This made things much easier. Jiang Fan could fabricate stories and have them worship him.
"Dai Xiaomei, quickly tell them that we will handle the food situation. Negotiate with both tribes and let them know we are their gods, capable of bestowing great blessings upon them."
"They have so many people. We can lead them on hunts, ensure they have endless food, and eventually, they'll consider us their leaders, and we'll be safe."
Dai Xiaomei immediately nodded and then spoke to the surrounding natives.
After the explanation, the natives' eyes gleamed with a golden light, as if they had already found their faith in Jiang Fan. They didn't doubt a word he said.
At this point, they had no concept of lying; honesty was their sole principle. Therefore, when Jiang Fan spoke, they believed him without hesitation.
"Let's go. They believe us now. We need to go and negotiate with the other tribe. I've already told them that you can lead them towards harmony and peace."
Hearing this, Jiang Fan swallowed hard, as he was unsure how barbaric these natives might be, and if they might suddenly kill their so-called god and eat him as food.
However, the best-case scenario was that they wouldn't do that, and Jiang Fan had no choice but to accompany them to the other tribe. This tribe was Zhou Niannian's, and to them, Zhou Niannian was their god.
Upon seeing Zhou Niannian, they immediately performed a kowtow, as if Zhou Niannian were their goddess. Her attire was also very vibrant, a white dress that made them feel as though Zhou Niannian and Dai Xiaomei were goddesses descended from heaven.
As soon as Dai Xiaomei arrived, she adopted an air of noble superiority and walked with Zhou Niannian.
After Dai Xiaomei's explanation, these people dared not disobey, believing that if they did, these two goddesses would kill them.