Chapter 284: Rongdi Comes Seeking Farming Techniques

Hearing this, Ying's face changed instantly, and Nan Qinghuan was also somewhat startled: Rongdi had arrived? What does he want? Ying abruptly stood up, shedding his earlier gentleness, and Ji Lei, seeing him for the first time squatting so obediently beside Om, wondered if that was Ying. It was not; it was a father yearning for a child.

He was still quite envious of them; now Dashan also has a female Axi who is pregnant, yet he is still alone.

At that thought, he yearned for a wife.

Ying stood up and coldly instructed Ji Lei, "Kill them for me."

Ying did not want to see Rongdi; he had been at odds with Rongdi for so long that Dashan had his finger cut off, and just yesterday he had not yet demanded the debt from him—how could he still dare to come? Ji Lei, anticipating his words, said, "Ashu and the others also said to kill Rongdi, but this time Rongdi brought the slaves captured years ago; he has come to seek peace, delivering an Olive Branch."

Soon the massive Olive Branch was brought up, yet Ying didn't even glance at it, saying, "He could never seek peace with me; don't forget that Qinghuan and I forced him to death, he will seek revenge on me."

"But this time he says he won't; he doesn't want to war with us nor be our enemy. He only wants to develop the tribe so its people can eat and be warmly clothed, and he says Om feels the same."

"Me?"

Nan Qinghuan hadn't expected Rongdi to involve her; indeed, Rongdi's willingness to seek peace was hard-won, yet she was curious why he suddenly came to seek peace—was it because of that matter? Had her plan succeeded? At that thought she felt rather pleased.

If they could turn Rongdi into a friend, simply getting through this year would be fine.

Rongdi now has a senior brother assisting him, which must mean he wants to build houses and eat rice like they do, so his urge for war has probably diminished.

Perhaps… "Ying, why not go see what he wants? If he is asking for Grain Seed and the farming techniques, we can grant him; I believe he is sincere this time."

Hearing Nan Qinghuan's words, Ying narrowed his eyes slightly, "Qinghuan, did you know he would come?"

Nan Qinghuan nodded, "Yes, I knew he would come, because the Grain Seed I gave him has a flaw."

Upon hearing this, a sharp glint crossed Ying's eyes; he seemed not to have expected Nan Qinghuan had already schemed this. "A flaw, you mean…"

"Go and agree to him, first retrieve those tribe members; I will give him the Grain Seed, and I will also give the farming techniques."

"Om, if you do this, it will be a tremendous gift to Rongdi; what if he…"

"It won't happen; he now doesn't wish to fight us, only to surpass us. With my senior brother assisting him, his mindset will change. I've considered it—war isn't beneficial, and in four or five months it'll be Winter, no one will want war. He wants to use this chance to plant a seasonal rice field, so we should fulfill that."

Hearing Nan Qinghuan's words, Ying still couldn't let go of Dashan's lost finger.

"Alright, I'll go see him; I'll have someone send you back to rest."

"No need, I'll first go to the fields and see; I'll wait for you to come home."

She now didn't want to see Rongdi; these matters only required Ying to handle. Survival in this ancient era wasn't easy, and with Winter coming, she needed to gather every bit of cotton to make shoes and quilts, so this Winter would be bearable.

Stockpiling food and preparing winter supplies are the tribe's top priority.

Fighting, fighting, fighting—there's no benefit to pressing on.

The tribe now numbered over a thousand, and this was her first Winter here; preparations had to be thorough no matter what. The child was only a month old, so there was still plenty of time, and she had enough time to develop the tribe, aiming to have the child born in a warm, comfortable place.

"Qinghuan"

From behind, Axi walked toward him, "Qinghuan, I heard Rongdi has arrived?"

Seeing Axi, Nan Qinghuan quickly nodded, "How did you know?"

"Why didn't Ying kill him and instead let him in? He had people cut off Dashan's finger; sob, we must avenge Dashan."

Seeing the girl aiding Dashan, Nan Qinghuan smiled, reached out and gently stroked her little face, "Silly girl, don't worry, Ying will make Rongdi pay; he came of his own accord, so we'll have to properly deal with his arrogance."

"Qinghuan, I…"

"What's wrong?"

Axi glanced around, "In a little while it'll be the annual Bolan Festival; will you go?"

"Bolan Festival? What does it mean?"

How could she not know? She'd been here so long yet had only once visited Shanhai Yishi, and she actually missed it; it was the oldest Market street.

That place had everything, and it was there that they brought Youchao Xuan back.

Thinking of Youchao Xuan and ChaoJi.

Why haven't they returned yet? Axi, seeing her puzzled face, frowned slightly, "Did Ying not tell you?"

Nan Qinghuan frowned, "No, what's up?"

Axi hurriedly explained, "This festival is prepared for the tribe's leader; it happens every year. I heard it's fun, with plenty of food and gifts to take. I think Ying will go this year; he should be invited, and he'll bring you. So Qinghuan, could you help me find someone, please?"

Seeing Axi so eager, she was a bit puzzled, "Find whom?"