The White Dragon King's eyes narrowed. 'This guy would've been better off being born as a fox than a leopard.'
He knew very well that the Incarnate Snow Beast King didn't care about this small tribe at all, but he still asked for reparations.
First off, he would be able to at least somewhat quell the tribe's fury and show that he is thinking about them, which would guarantee their loyalty, especially if he shared some of the wealth he gained with them.
He would also be able to save face and avoid beating someone weaker than him, which would've left a slight stain on his reputation.
And most of all, he'd be able to gain something from the White Dragon King. No matter how reclusive the king was, he was still one of the peak experts in the Endless Snow Mountain, so anything he had would be a treasure.