Chapter 354: What the Tribe Discovered About the Carriage

Qinghuan, what's the matter?

A Mu, seeing her talking to herself, hurriedly brought a bowl of porridge and placed it in her hand. "Here, eat quickly, don't go hungry."

These days A Mu worries that she might not eat well; Ying had instructed that Qinghuan's meals are her responsibility, ensuring that every meal contains meat so the baby can grow plump.

The porridge smelled quite good; I must say A Mu's porridge tastes excellent now, which makes Nan Qinghuan very fond of it—perhaps because she's pregnant and has a big appetite.

What used to be one bowl of rice now can be devoured in three bowls.

Her belly grows larger day by day, and A Mu, watching with joy, says, "Qinghuan, your belly is getting bigger; when you go out later, be careful not to end up like Axi."

Mentioning Axi makes Nan Qinghuan a bit worried; Youchao Xuan and Axi went to the Rongdi Tribe and she doesn't know how they're doing now—whether they can cure the disease there. It seems she needs to have Ashu inquire.

After finishing breakfast, she prepared to get up and go out, and just then Ashu arrived from not far away, leading a group beneath the Tulou.

Goddess, you're up?

Ashu, how's the Rongdi Tribe? Do you know what's happening there?

When Nan Qinghuan mentioned the matter, Ashu felt a bit embarrassed. "I haven't heard about it, but don't worry; Youchao Xuan and Axi will definitely cure them and bring them back."

Nan Qinghuan is still a bit worried, but now she's more concerned about the Poison Toad issue.

Ashu, have you found the Poison Toad?

I was just about to tell you about it; we've traced them, about two or three of them. Ying has already warned us to be careful—once those things go to drink water, we can shoot them dead.

That's good; these creatures must not survive, otherwise they'll return.

Indeed, the Curse of the Son of Light on Ying—I've heard Masai curses are very effective; I'm worried…

"Curse?"

She wasn't really concerned about that, because there aren't many curses in this world.

Just as she was about to speak, Ying arrived from not far away, accompanied by Dashan and the others.

Qinghuan

Ying

Ying led a group to prepare some congratulatory gifts for Yao. Inside the Bamboo basket were some dehusked rice grains, some corn, and a few wild vegetables—it looked quite abundant.

These Ancient People are backward in thought; they think giving food is better than any other gift, so everything they prepared is edible.

She looked at the items and asked, "These are all prepared for Yao?"

Ying nodded, "Exactly, they're all for him. Since the Tribe now has food, giving Yao some is fine. Look, I also prepared Shoes and a silk quilt; these can also go to Yao."

"Ah, Yao is truly fortunate; Youchao Ji, that girl, is nice. Ying, may I also go drink wine?"

Ashu also wanted to drink wine, and Ying naturally agreed, "Alright, let's go together tomorrow."

"Great, Goddess, when will the Carriage be finished?"

Ashu wanted to test how comfortable the Carriage was. Why do Nan Qinghuan and Li Xiang both want to make Carriages? Are they more comfortable than riding donkeys? As Nan Qinghuan was about to explain, Ji Lei's voice came from not far away.

"They're back, they've returned."

Qinghuan

Axi, Youchao Xuan, and Li Xiang returned together; Ying and Nan Qinghuan hurried to welcome them, and seeing their smiling faces, Ying knew they had succeeded.

"Axi, Youchao Xuan, have you cured the disease?"

Youchao Xuan smiled, "Ying, they're all cured; they're fine now. Look, Li Xiang brought two Wheelsets; these wheels are solid."

"Wheelsets?"

Li Xiang led them back, and the Rongdi Tribe's people received effective treatment, which made Ying and Nan Qinghuan very happy; most of all, they were thrilled that Li Xiang brought the wheels.

The Ancient People lacked good tools, but Nan Qinghuan bought some parts from the Void, specifically for making a Carriage.

All morning, everyone watched them build the Carriage; once the wheels were set, the crowd saw that the Carriage already had a preliminary model.

But how could it run? After Li Xiang finished, he hurriedly stood up, "All right, the ropes are ready; now we only lack the horses."

"Horses?"

Nan Qinghuan looked at Ying; this matter probably depends on him.

"Ying, the Carriage still needs horses to pull it. Can you tame the wild horses outside the forest to drive it?"

"Tame wild horses?"

Ying smiled, "Of course. Ashu, go fetch my Insect."

"Insect?"

This puzzled Nan Qinghuan and Li Xiang—what Insect could pull a Carriage? Soon, Ashu led a herd of horses over. These horses looked very lively; ancient things differ from what they usually see. Nan Qinghuan had even seen Yao riding a Flying Horse, which was very cool.

"Ying, is this the Insect you mentioned?"

He calls the horse an Insect? That's quite enlightening.

Ying nodded, "Qinghuan, Li Xiang, is this okay?"

Li Xiang hadn't expected Ying to be so capable; he even tamed the hardest wild horse, and judging by its appearance, it's a Sweatsblood Horse.

"Qinghuan, you really found a treasure. You, man, are capable—this is the legendary Sweatsblood Horse that can travel a thousand li a day, runs fast, and the Xiboliya Horse has long been extinct."

Li Xiang knows everything, which naturally piqued Nan Qinghuan's interest. "Great, shall we try?"

The horse wouldn't obey others, so Ying had to handle it himself. Li Xiang did whatever Ying instructed. The wild horse had never been restrained like this; as soon as he got on, it suddenly… "Wooo…"

The wild horse let out a frantic, continuous whinny, as if going mad.

"Ying, be careful."

Ying rode the horse, trying to make it obey, but for some reason the horse refused to pull the Carriage, broke free from the reins, and bolted away.

"Ying"

Nan Qinghuan wanted to chase after, worried—what kind of horse is this, so fierce it won't heed training?

"Qinghuan, don't worry; he can handle it."

Ashu led a group to chase Ying, and Nan Qinghuan's mind was temporarily at ease.

Alright, let's wait a little longer.

Senior brother, let's go inside for tea; Ying will be back soon with his horse.

The fragrant tea soothed Li Xiang's homesickness. Having been here for so long, he had only been drinking plain water; his days were hard. But fortunately Qinghuan was here, and if she weren't, he wouldn't have stayed.

He thought that way, so he gladly stayed with her.

Nan Qinghuan prepared tea and some wild fruits, which Li Xiang probably hadn't eaten before. Youchao Xuan and Axi stood by her, and Axi was very happy to share last night's events with Nan Qinghuan.

Qinghuan, Rongdi really has changed. This time we cured his people; he even praised me and Youchao Xuan, and gave us gifts. Look, Youchao Xuan and I each have a Sheep; taking these back to stew will be so fragrant.

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