Chapter 213: In the Rainy Season, If There's Nothing to Do, Just Procreate

Ying knew Nan Qinghuan was worried about Yao's safety, reached out and gently took her small hand, as close as any couple.

"Don't worry, the sun has risen; Yao will be fine."

"Sun?"

The long‑absent sun shone over the Ancient Land, bringing hope to the tribe.

Where there is sunlight, there is vitality.

After this flood, the Ancient Land lay desolate, yet the Ancient People survived stubbornly; when a tribe was washed away, it was rebuilt, and rebuilt again.

As long as people are active somewhere, life endures.

After the flood, Rongdi kept people busy rebuilding the tribe; some of their bamboo weavings used to guard against beasts had been washed clean, and the tribe needed to weave them again.

And the bamboo defenses against outside incursions also had to be remade.

Today, Rongdi also heard a major development in the Ying Tribe: the Ying people had taken in members of the Cannibal Tribe, and hence the Ying Tribe would, like Rongdi, become one of the few great tribes above the ancients.

Ying already had many tribe members, making his tribe no longer small within Jiuzhou; now, with Ashu's several hundred people added, his tribe grew larger.

This news made Rongdi very angry, yet he was powerless; all the attempts to curb their development had failed.

He reflected, wondering if he had erred; it must be said, that female Nan Qinghuan truly knows how to sway hearts, making it seem natural that the Cannibal Tribe, unsuitable for settlement, became Ying's people.

That female… he ground his teeth and swore viciously.

Next time he sees her, he will definitely eat her!

In his eyes there was no longer any pity, only hatred for his enemies; Ying was his enemy, and Nan Qinghuan as well.

If Nan Qinghuan does not die, he can foresee a terrifying future: perhaps he will soon be surpassed by Ying, whose tribe will become the strongest on Jiuzhou Dadi, and then even an alliance with Dog Rong would not match Ying.

That prophecy is true.

"Chief, Yao has awakened."

"Huh, awakened?"

Rongdi let out a wicked laugh, "I thought the kid would be dead. Come, let's go see."

Atop a towering Treehouse, the ground was high and untouched by the flood; when he arrived, High Priest Duoluo was waiting.

"Chief, Yao has awakened."

This Yao had slept for a long time; an entire Rainy Season had passed.

Rongdi glanced at the tiny Treehouse, then bowed slightly and slipped inside.

Upon entering, a sharp medicinal odor hit him; the severely wounded Yao had already sat up, unflustered, and quickly assessed his situation.

A tall figure slipped in; when he saw Rongdi, he also realized he hadn't died.

"You?"

Rongdi saw his calm demeanor, curled his lips, "It's me. I didn't expect we'd meet here. What connection do those Cannibal Tribe people have with you, that makes you risk your life to save them?"

Indeed, a month ago Yao led people to rescue Ashu's folk, but his Flying People spotted them. He sent pursuers; the Cannibal Tribe escaped, and Yao was captured while protecting them.

Being captured was worse than death; the tribe had suffered heavy losses fighting the Wolf Tribe, and all that resentment was placed on him. Had he not ordered a rescue, he would have died long ago.

Yao remained calm, the vermilion mole at his eye corner deepening; he sneered, "They are my brothers, of course I came to save them. How despicable you are—wanting to plant sweet potatoes yet you capture people and force them to work here?"

"When did Rongdi ever become a good person? Half-beasts don't care about right or wrong."

"What do you want?"

Rongdi squinted slightly; it must be said, this Yao truly is an impressive male, but…

"I originally intended to kill you, but I've changed my mind. You've slept a month, unaware of what's outside; let me tell you what happened."

Yao rested his head against the wall, idly twirling a blade of grass, "What could be a big deal? During the Rainy Season no tribe can do anything; all they do is have more offspring."

Indeed, the Rainy Season is the best time for breeding; some of his strong tribe members can sleep with several females in a day, and after the season the females become pregnant.

Unfortunately, he still hasn't found a female that satisfies him. He once favored Nan Qinghuan, but he knows she won't belong to him.

Hearing this, Rongdi squinted slightly; this Yao was very clever.

He walked over and sat beside him; his face, painted with Totem, was deep and fierce, "The Rainy Season has arrived, your tribe was flooded…"

Yao didn't think it a big deal, "It happens every year; what's so strange?"

"It's not strange, but I think you're overly foolish, which is disheartening. You spare no effort helping the Ying Tribe build houses, following Nan Qinghuan's words, yet what have you gained?"

Those words made Yao's expression darken; he looked up and met Rongdi's gaze, his eyes sharp and cold.

"What are you trying to say?"

"You still don't know, do you? The Cannibal Tribe was flooded, and Nan Qinghuan and Ying brought all their people into the Ying Tribe. There is no Cannibal Tribe left in the world; now only the Ying Tribe remains. Yao, you call yourself foolish—ultimately they ignored your people, abandoned them, and you were duped by Ying."

Hearing this, Yao was momentarily stunned, then quickly clenched his fist.

Suddenly he let out a low laugh, "Rongdi, you think I'd believe you? The Spirit Woman wouldn't ignore the Wolf Tribe; don't forget, they're also her people."

"A joke? Her people—her people have no Wolf Tribe, otherwise why wouldn't she care about the Wolf Tribe's fate? Yao, don't be foolish; you can't befriend them. How about you join my tribe, and from now on the Wolf Tribe and the Rongdi Tribe become one, what do you think?"

"Become one?"

Although injured, Yao's mind was clear; he looked at Rongdi's detestable Beastman face and scoffed, "How become one?"

"You join my Rongdi Tribe, and from then on the Wolf Tribe and I become a single tribe. I can provide excellent care for your people; my lands are far better than your Wolf Tribe's. Have your people bring corn‑cultivation techniques, and we can farm together to develop the tribe. How about it?"

Yao merely smiled lowly, resting his head gently against the wall, "Then I, Yao, become a sinner to the Wolf Tribe. Rongdi, you killed so many of my people; I haven't settled that blood debt with you, and you ask me to become one with you?"

"That is past. We were enemies who contested each other, but once the Wolf Tribe submits to my Rongdi, we become one family. Yao, think it over carefully."

"One family?"

What does that mean? Rongdi saw his confusion, "It means as close as family—just as you are with your A Mu, as I am with my A Fu. Yao, if you agree, I'll immediately send people to rescue the Wolf Tribe, and help bring them into the tribe for a good life. Together we'll strengthen the tribe; you have Iron Tools, I have Flying People, we can…"

"Ha ha, Rongdi, stop dreaming. I will never betray the Spirit Woman, not even in death."

Yao's words made Rongdi snort coldly, "Unwilling? Killing you is easier than killing a beast. You've been missing a month with no one looking for you; they've long forgotten you. Yao, I give you a day to consider; think it over and return tomorrow."

Rongdi turned to leave, when suddenly a lone wolf's voice came from outside, "Chief, Dog Rong has sent people."

Hearing this, Rongdi stopped the lone wolf from continuing, fearing Yao would hear his secret.

He was locked out the back door, Yao was still locked in the little wooden hut; Yao tried to rise, but the body was covered in wounds, any movement tugged pain, the pain made them grind their teeth.

Bad, Rongdi and Dog Rong have formed an alliance; that's not a good thing.

That night, the Rongdi Tribe was very quiet.

Above the Treehouse, the Bonfire blazed.

After the Giant sent by Dog Rong reported the matter to Rongdi, Rongdi was very pleased, "Good, he did a great job this time; those territories were seized from the Old Clan Leader back then, he wants to build a Sacrificial Altar on them, very good. To show our alliance's sincerity, I will send slaves to help."

I have to admit, he really wants to see how Dog Rong looks when they anger Ying; that Dog Rong has so many Ying Tribe prisoners in his hands, now openly occupying that place, to see Ying's reaction? That Giant is very tall, over two meters, "Thank you, Chief. Our chief said that once the Sacrificial Altar is finished, the first Ying Tribe prisoner will be sacrificed, letting Ying's people's blood spill onto that land, delivering a heavy blow to him."

Rongdi burst into a hearty laugh, "Good, tell Dog Rong I'm looking forward to it; what else does he need me to help with?"