Chapter 256: The Snake Tribe Comes to Seek Alliance with the Tribe

Yao thought for a moment, then anxiously said, "Goddess, I received the news Asu brought; the Rongdi you killed has not died."

Boom!

Hearing this, Nan Qinghuan's complexion turned sour.

"Rongdi not dead?"

He really hasn't died!

Yao nodded, "He not only hasn't died, but I heard he received help from a man called priest. This person is powerful; he taught the Rongdi to plant sweet potatoes and corn, and reportedly helped the tribe solve the problem of making fire by drilling wood. He's so mysterious; once he arrived at the Rongdi's tribe, they developed rapidly, very impressive."

"Priest?"

Nan Qinghuan was speechless; this isn't the West, where would a priest come from? "That's right, priest, you are the Goddess, but the Rongdi found a priest to help them; you must guard against this. I'm worried the Rongdi will come seeking revenge on you."

Hearing this, Nan Qinghuan also felt the matter was troublesome; that Rongdi person is meticulous and will indeed attack the Tribe, it's only a matter of time.

But she found it odd—could there still be people in these ancient times who, like her, understand such farming techniques? It's unlikely; if they had, they'd have developed long ago and wouldn't wait until now. Were they modern people who also got lost with her, or... "Goddess, what's wrong with you?"

Nan Qinghuan thought for a moment, "I already know. Rest assured, I will investigate this matter thoroughly. As you've seen, the Ying Tribe is gradually growing stronger; the Rongdi's desire to attack isn't that urgent, we still have time to prepare."

"Then I'm relieved, Goddess. I'll take my people and leave."

Yao turned to leave. Nan Qinghuan thought, "Wait, bring some Grain Seed back; you can still sow now and harvest another season of rice. Should I give them to you?" "I'll take the Grain Seed, no need to give, I'm leaving."

"When we have time, Ying and I will come to see you."

"Okay."

After Yao left, Youchao Xuan hurriedly came up behind.

"Goddess"

Youchao Xuan was followed by Jingang; Jingang's wife hadn't come, and seeing his master Jingang dancing wildly made him very happy.

Nan Qinghuan played with Jingang for a bit, then looked at him, "Did the Snake Tribe people arrive?"

"They've arrived; Ying received them, but..."

"What happened?"

"The Snake Tribe sent a Snake Woman to present to Ying."

"Snake Woman?"

She inhaled a cold breath, "Damn it, are these people here to seek an alliance or to flatter Ying?" "Snake Woman, I just saw that the Snake Tribe's Clan Leader is determined to give his daughter to Ying."

Youchao Xuan knew she could not tolerate another female following Ying, so he asked her what to do. Nan Qinghuan squinted slightly, casually plucked a rice ear and chewed it; the rice ear was tender, she swallowed it, but no one could tell what she was thinking. "Goddess, what should we do?"

Nan Qinghuan brushed it off; she believed Ying would handle it well.

This time she handed the matter over to this rough man to deal with.

"Youchao Xuan, when will your houses be finished?"

"Check the houses?"

Youchao Xuan was a bit puzzled, "Goddess, you're not worried at all..."

"Worried about what? If he really wants that Snake Woman, what's the point of me stopping him? What do you think, will we argue like before?"

"Then..."

"I let him choose himself—whether he wants me or more women. That way I can see this man's heart toward me. Fine, let's go see the houses."

After saying that, she strode forward. By the river ahead, Youchao Xuan's people were busily digging foundations, constructing their own Tulou.

Seeing Nan Qinghuan untroubled, he thought she was very clever, truly clever.

So, how will Ying choose? In the jungle a simple welcoming ceremony was underway; the Ancient People's way of greeting guests is much like moderns': offering wine and meat, lighting a Bonfire, and singing and dancing at night.

It was simple yet mysterious.

The sun set in the forest.

Leaving only a lingering glow on the ground.

The Snake Tribe people came to forge an alliance, bringing many gifts: Beast Skin, weapons, and a natural insulating item called a tree ball.

It's like a scarf for winter, a precious ball of hair from a tree fruit.

These are all fine items, rarely seen.

The Snake Tribe is small, only two or three hundred members; they are half-human, half-beast snake people who haven't fully transformed, yet their combat ability is still formidable.

The Snake Tribe's Clan Leader is named Ada, about thirty-something years old, tall and broad-shouldered, with black totem markings on his face, a string of Yanggu skulls at his waist, and a skull ornament on his head, looking terrifying.

He lifted the Earthen Bowl in his hand, "Ying, are you satisfied with these items?"

Ying saw the items in the Bamboo basket, exchanged a glance with Ashu, who quickly spoke for him, "Our Clan Leader thanks your Clan Leader; these things are very bad."

Having heard that Ying liked them, Ada was pleased, grinning broadly.

"Haha, as long as you like it, Ying. I never expected your Tribe to be so strong at such a young age. Ying, you know why I came here; we are friends."

Ada, a Half-beast, had long heard of Ying Tribe's great development, so this time he brought his daughter here to seek an alliance.

Because his Tribe had been attacked by another Tribe, he came to ask Ying for help.

"Drink wine"

Ying's expression was unchanged; in his view, the Snake Tribe couldn't have come without reason, nor present these gifts without cause. He thought an alliance was one thing.

He probably still needed his help.

Now his Tribe has over a thousand people, and weapons are increasing—Bow and arrow, Spear, Bayonet can all be made; he no longer needs to fear any Tribe.

That's his current confidence.

Ada let out a hearty laugh, his gaze enviously fixed on the Tulou bathed in sunlight not far away, "Ying, may I take a look? See what the Tulou looks like, whether it's comfortable to live in?"

"Father, I also want to take a look."

Behind Ada stood a woman, his daughter, the Snake Woman.

Ada hurriedly introduced to Ying, "Ying, this is my daughter, Qingshui; Qingshui, come forward, pay respects to the Clan Leader."

When Qingshui first saw Ying, she thought he was very strong. She originally didn't want to come here; she had heard Ying Tribe's Clan Leader was ugly and old, but didn't expect him to be so handsome.

But why is his hair like that? She still prefers to let her hair down, making it wilder.

Qing Shui bows to Ying Clan Leader.

Ying didn't even glance at Qing Shui, his gaze shifting to Ada, "Alright, I'll have Ashu accompany you together."

"Ha ha, fine then, Ashu will go with me. Qing Shui, you stay here and keep Chief Ying company, okay?"

Qing Shui nodded, "Yes."

Ashu glanced at Ada, coughed, "Please."

Ashu and Asu and their group dislike the arrival of the Snake Tribe; in his view, these Beastmen are no better than the Rongdi.

He also didn't know why Ying didn't reject them but welcomed them. After Ashu took Ada away, the snake woman hurried to Ying's side, smiled, and prepared to pour him wine, "Chief, I am Qing Shui, I'm thirteen this year."

The snake woman looked ordinary, wearing a crown symbolizing snake women on her head, earrings at her ears, a nose ring in her nostrils, and her whole face resembled spring peach blossoms.

But her eyes could change color.

She is a snake woman; when she kills, her eyes turn red.

Ying just sat there lost in thought, not wanting to pay him any attention.

Seeing Ying ignore her, Qing Shui's eyes pretended to stumble, deliberately feigning a fall, and in a careless move tried to tumble into his arms, but Ying, as if struck by a plague, instantly rose, showing no pity.

Ah… Qing Shui, like a dog eating shit, collapsed onto the ground, which was littered with small stones, and in pain she gritted her teeth.

Ying stood there and gave her a cold glance, "What are you doing?"

PS: (This is a cultivation-type story where the male and female protagonists improve together; please don't judge the wild man protagonist by modern standards, his early personality matches the Ancient People archetype.)