Chapter 133: Clearing and Cultivating the Land

If you say do it, do it, Nan Qinghuan is preparing to have the Wolf Clansmen clear and cultivate the land; if they lack hoes she will teach them to make them, and fortunately they have iron technology to forge sharp hoes. That day, some tribe members for farming appeared on the Wolf Tribe's land, and Nan Qinghuan taught them hand‑by‑hand, aiming to plant corn on every inch of this place.

The previously barren Wolf Tribe land became bustling; the tribe members learned for the first time what farming meant, and everyone acted very proactively.

"Look, dig a hole, drop the corn in, then cover it; after a rain it will sprout, understand?"

A Lei studied earnestly, and A Qi stood beside her, also learning attentively, "How many should we drop?"

Nan Qinghuan thought for a moment, "Three or four kernels are fine; don't cover the soil too thickly, lest it affect the sprouting rate."

The Ancient People didn't understand what a sprouting rate was, but they followed Nan Qinghuan's instructions; with many people it was easy to get things done, and in just two short days the areas that had been barren were manually cultivated.

The Wolf Clansmen tried a new mode of survival.

Farming.

The sun shone brightly.

"Heaven's Daughter, have some water? You're tired too."

The tribe member called Xiaohei hurriedly handed her a bowl of water; Nan Qinghuan was already thirsty, took it without hesitation, and gulped it down in one go. After drinking, she handed the Earthen Bowl back to Xiaohei.

"You're called Xiaohei, right? Have you learned?"

Xiaohei felt a bit guilty seeing her, yet still nodded, "I've learned, I've learned. You are truly amazing; from now on our tribe will have corn to eat, never go hungry again. My offspring will be able to eat fresh sweet corn as soon as they are born."

Xiaohei seemed very excited, and Nan Qinghuan laughed joyfully. Seeing the spark of agriculture in the Ancient era was indeed a remarkable advancement. Just as she was about to speak, a voice from the void echoed in her mind.

"Host, for traversing the Ancient and contributing to construction, a Level‑4 space is now available. Activate it now?"

Hearing that voice, she instantly rejoiced, hurriedly hid where the tribe members couldn't see, and said, "Activate."

"Please wait a moment."

Opening a Level‑4 plane in the marketplace is no easy feat; thereafter, within the space she obtained a wondrous treasure: the green Growth Liquid.

This Growth Liquid can make seeds sprout rapidly, also rectify the uneven growth of wild corn, and enable the corn to achieve high yields.

"Excellent, request the Growth Liquid."

Soon, she obtained the purest Growth Liquid; this substance can make the corn here grow swiftly, greatly shortening the growth cycle, and for the Wolf Clansmen it is a Heaven's Gift.

Soon, she handed the Growth Liquid to A Qi and the others; what the tribe members didn't expect was that once the Growth Liquid was applied, the seeds sprouted instantly.

And they also grew taller.

But after just one night, the corn reached half a human's height.

Astonishingly, the once‑deserted sand turned into a dim oasis.

On the cliff, Yao and Ying could hardly believe their eyes, for yesterday they had seen the scorched earth, and today lush green corn had sprouted.

The corn leaves swayed in the wind, beautiful as a maiden's skirts.

Such marvel was beyond Yao and Ying's anticipation; Yao even rubbed his eyes, and after a close look he realized Nan Qinghuan had fulfilled her promise, turning the wasteland into an oasis.

"Ying, I truly envy you; you have her by your side, is there anything you can't get?"

Ying was naturally pleased, a faint, calm smile tugging at his mouth. He was glad that his mate was praised by Yao, but he disliked Nan Qinghuan's assistance; even if they were to plant corn, it should be done back in his own tribe, not in this Wolf Tribe.

"Nan Qinghuan is my everything; as long as I have her, I want nothing else."

Yao lifted his gaze and stared at him; he knew Ying's ambition, yet now Ying claimed Nan Qinghuan was his everything. Yao took a deep breath. The two were brothers, but their relationship was strained; they had never imagined such an encounter, and Yao never expected that one day the Ying he despised would come with his mate to rescue the Wolf Tribe.

Thus, he no longer hated Ying; on the contrary, he should thank him.

"Let the past be past; from now on our Wolf Tribe and the Ying Tribe will coexist peacefully. You have helped my Wolf Tribe; whenever you need me, I, Yao, will be the first to arrive."

Ying sneered, "My tribe will have no problems; I'm afraid you won't even have the chance to help me."

"You are still this arrogant?"

It must be said, Ying has the basis for his arrogance; since he became Clan Leader of the Ying Tribe, Rongdi and the other tribes have dared not invade. The last time, Rongdi even personally visited the tribe and delivered many gifts, so Ying is a formidable opponent.

Ying smiled, a glint in his eyes, "Rongdi seems no longer daring to attack; your tribe is temporarily safe. However, I advise you: once you solve the problem of feeding your people, you must develop your tribe's capabilities. Otherwise, if Rongdi doesn't come, the nearest threat, the Snake Clan, will invade. Then don't blame me for not helping you."

Yao had already considered this: "Rest assured, the Wolf Tribe will not be annihilated. Nan Qinghuan is right; we will shine like a newborn sun, radiant and boundless."

Hearing this, Ying felt a bit displeased, squinting slightly, "What else did she say?"

Seeing his displeasure, Yao couldn't resist teasing him, "She also said your temper is foul and hard to get along with; I've already told her that if you bully her or treat her badly, I will bring the Wolf Tribe to fetch her back, and never give you another chance."

These words utterly enraged Ying; a murderous glint flashed in his eyes as he stepped forward, "How dare you."

Ying despises anyone coveting Nan Qinghuan, and Yao now harbors the same thought.

Damn!

The two brothers locked eyes; Yao made a fighting stance, baring his teeth to reveal a Wolf Fang, "I'm a Wolf Clansman; what is there that I wouldn't dare?"

Ying clenched his fist, a creaking sound emanating, "Seeking death."

On the cliff, the two brothers were about to clash over a single word; Yao had intended to tease him, but didn't expect his genuine anger. Just as he was about to speak, a voice from not far away—A Qi's—called out.

"Leader, something's wrong."

Hearing that something was wrong, Yao reached out to stop Ying, "Stop, I was just teasing you."

Ying, however, wouldn't relent, about to speak, when A Qi hurriedly said, "Stop arguing, Heaven's Daughter—she, she…"

At those words, Ying immediately grabbed A Qi's arm, urgency in his eyes, "What happened to her?"

"A Qi, what's wrong with Heaven's Daughter?"

Hearing that Nan Qinghuan was in trouble, Ying's face flushed with rage, nearly tearing A Qi apart. A Qi, terrified, trembled continuously, "She—she's disappeared."

Upon hearing this, Ying's expression turned grim, as if ready to kill, "What do you mean 'disappeared'?"

"Ying, don't be impatient; let's go check. Here is the Wolf Tribe; she wouldn't have run away."

When Ying and Yao arrived at the Cave where Nan Qinghuan had vanished, A Lei was sitting on a stone, crying. Seeing Ying and Yao, she hurried up, "Leader, Ying, Nan Qinghuan—"

"What exactly happened? Weren't they resting here? How could anyone disappear?"

A Lei, terrified, could only sob, "I accompanied Nan Qinghuan back to rest. She said she wanted water, so I went out to fetch it. When I returned, she was gone. I searched the entire Cave but didn't find her."

"Nan Qinghuan, Nan Qinghuan."

Ying grew anxious, his eyes blood‑red as he glared fiercely at A Qi and A Lei, "If Nan Qinghuan is lost, I will take your lives."

Ying, don't get angry, I…

Yao is indeed the leader, "Go notify everyone to come back from the ground, and all go search for Nan Qinghuan."

After A Qi and the others left, Ying searched the entire Cave but did not find Nan Qinghuan. He, in his fury, wanted to kill someone; the terror of losing Nan Qinghuan again made him unable to think calmly, unable to settle down.

Yao saw his rage and said, "Ying, calm down, I'll summon the person who last saw Qinghuan."

Ying suddenly grabbed Yao's throat, his eyes spitting fire as he glared at him, "You'd better make sure it wasn't someone of yours who did it, otherwise…"

Dusk hung low, and a bright moon rose high.

From atop a towering Treehouse came a chorus of cicada cries, and two barefoot female savages stood beside the Treehouse, eyeing the unconscious Nan Qinghuan.

"Why hasn't she woken yet? Isn't she supposed to be the Heaven's Daughter? Even the Heaven's Daughter fears taking medicine?"

"I said she's not some Heaven's Daughter; she must be the Plague God."