However, obtaining sugar is not an easy task.
The simplest and most dangerous method is to find a beehive and forcibly take the honey.
The bees in this world are not easy to deal with; they are large, have great attack power, and are highly poisonous.
With one small mistake, they can sting a person to death.
Aside from honey, most tribe members can only eat some overly ripe wild fruits to get the feeling of eating sugar.
Of course, there are always exceptions to everything.
For example, Wu Yu mentioned that this medium-sized tribe can obtain sugar by raising honey insects.
Wu Yu pondered for a moment and felt that insect wax indeed has relatively high value. Also, Jiang Xuan brought large pieces of insect wax, which can be traded for quite good items in those large tribes.
Thinking of this, Wu Yu gritted his teeth and said, "One piece of insect wax for one piece of spider silk clothing and a bag of sugar; if this still can’t trade, then forget it."
Jiang Xuan felt this was indeed Wu Yu’s bottom line, so he nodded and said, "Alright, let’s trade as you said."
Jiang Xuan handed two pieces of insect wax to Wu Yu and then took two pieces of spider silk clothing and two bags of sugar.
The trade completed smoothly, and both sides breathed a sigh of relief.
Jiang Xuan picked up a piece of white sugar from the beast hide bag, broke off a small piece, and put it into his mouth. A sweet taste brought a great sense of pleasure, even a feeling of happiness.
Jiang Xuan casually asked, "What do these honey insects eat?"
Wu Yu recalled and said, "Seems like they eat tree leaves; I see those honey insects like to cling onto the leaves."
Jiang Xuan continued, "Can you dig some saplings from this tribe and bring back some honey insects?"
Wu Yu, being clever, immediately understood what Jiang Xuan intended.
"Leader Xuan, you want to raise honey insects yourself to produce sugar?"
Without denying it, Jiang Xuan said, "Just think this honey insect is quite fascinating and want to try."
Wu Yu thought for a moment, "Next time I go to that tribe for trading, I’ll discuss it with them, but if they are not willing, there’s nothing we can do."
"Well then, thanks to Leader Wu Yu."
When Jiang Xuan encounters good items, his first thought is whether the Vine Tribe can manage to make them; as for the result, that’s up to luck.
As for the Black Teeth Tribe’s traveling team, as long as there’s a profitable venture, they’re willing to take it on; this is the nature of merchants pursuing profit.
Regarding whether the Vine Tribe can produce sugar, they’re not very concerned.
Sugar has always been a scarce commodity; with one more tribe producing sugar, the Black Teeth Tribe can gain even more profits.
After concluding the trade with Jiang Xuan, Wu Yu then took the goods to the Old Witch.
He brought many precious herbs and some rare items, knowing the Old Witch likes these.
Indeed, the Old Witch picked some herbs and some unseen items in exchange for beast bones and beast teeth from fierce beasts.
"Alright, let’s head to the next tribe."
Wu Yu didn’t stay long at the Vine Tribe; after finishing the trade, he prepared to leave.
"Leader Wu Yu, remember the honey insects and trees!"
Jiang Xuan stood in front of the Black-toothed Bird, reminding Wu Yu.
"Don’t worry, I remember."
Wu Yu waved to Jiang Xuan, then rode the large Black-toothed Bird to prepare for takeoff.
Twelve Black-toothed Birds carried the Black Teeth Tribe’s expedition team and goods, flew into the sky one after another, and quickly disappeared until they vanished beyond the horizon.