Chapter 368: Superstition Harms Deeply

Ying

When Nan Qinghuan arrived, the crowd gathered around her; Ying saw Youchao Xuan bring her and frowned slightly, "Youchao Xuan, why did you bring Qing?"

He didn't want Qinghuan to come here; what she should be doing now is resting at home and nurturing her fetus.

Youchao Xuan was about to explain something when Nan Qinghuan hurriedly said, "Don't blame him. I heard this place was cursed by the You Su People, so I came to see what's going on."

Oumu, you came at the right time. Look, we uncovered a Curse here. I said the people from last night couldn't be killed; the Curse really manifested. See the Grass Man doll and the snake nest—these are curses the You Su People like to place. If we touch them we'll die, and the tribe will also be cursed.

Yeah, Oumu, this street can't be built; let's go back and farm.

These tribe members originally had no expectations for this street, because they had never heard of a boulevard nor seen how building a road could facilitate trade, so they thought this was just something Nan Qinghuan wanted to do, and Ying was merely going along.

But as for the usefulness of building a boulevard, they seemed to feel nothing.

Naturally they weren't very supportive, but since Ying ordered it, it had to be done.

Who made him the Clan Leader? Seeing the tribe members terrified of these things, Nan Qinghuan just smiled, "Everyone, don't be afraid; since this is a Curse, there must be a way to lift it."

After saying that, she moved toward the uncovered snake nest to inspect it, but Ying saw her move and quickly grabbed her, "Qinghuan, don't go. That Curse must not be touched; it will harm you and the child."

Ying still believed in the existence of the Curse, so he came up with a plan.

"Qinghuan, we can't build a boulevard here; let's move elsewhere. The Ying Tribe has plenty of land, so we'll surely find a suitable spot for a road. What do you think?"

Ying had already decided: since this place is cursed and can't be built on, they'll relocate. He promised that whatever he agreed with Qinghuan must be fulfilled.

He wanted nearby tribe members to come here to trade, enriching the tribe's life; this was Qinghuan's idea as well as his, and he thought they could give it a try.

Later, the distant Matriarchal Tribe could also come to trade—they could exchange their blankets for useful items. Isn't that great? Ying had earnestly discussed this with Nan Qinghuan, but she shook her head, "Ying, I'm not afraid. As the Goddess I naturally have a way to lift this Curse. Everyone, rest assured, I guarantee there will be no Curse."

Since the tribe is superstitious, they'll be convinced using superstitious methods.

After saying that, she asked Youchao Xuan to fetch a bowl, filled it with clear water, then pretended to dip a twig into the water and lightly sprinkled it over the snake nest and the so‑called Curse.

She realized the so‑called Curse was actually a deliberate setup: a terrifyingly crafted Grass Man and a bunch of snake nests, with a big snake gone and a few small snakes writhing inside.

This… is simply childish.

She deliberately muttered incomprehensible words, her mystical mumbling not only confused Ying but also baffled the tribe members even more.

What is Oumu doing? Nan Qinghuan pretended to chant a spell, and suddenly she smashed the bowl with a bang; Earthen Bowl fragments scattered everywhere, "All right, peace in pieces; the bowl is broken, the Curse is broken by me."

Her words left Ying and the tribe puzzled; Ying hurried forward to look at her, recalling that Qinghuan had said last night there was no Curse—how did it change today? "Qinghuan, what were you just doing?"

Nan Qinghuan saw that the tribe members were fooled by her, and it seemed Ying was too.

"Here's the thing: I said last night there was no Curse, but today I also saw that this is indeed a Curse placed by the You Su People, so I used Divine Water to break it. Everyone, don't be afraid; with the bowl broken the Curse is gone, and the boulevard can continue to be built."

Because of Nan Qinghuan's words, Youchao Xuan understood what she meant and quickly agreed, "Exactly, the Curse has been lifted; we can continue building the road."

His words left the tribe stunned, "Oumu, the Curse really is gone, then these snakes…"

"These aren't venomous snakes; just bury them on site. As for the Grass Man, set it on fire. You may resume construction."

Because of Nan Qinghuan's words, the tribe actually believed it; Ying was also pleased, never expecting Qinghuan to resolve it so quickly.

"Did you hear Qinghuan's words? There's no Curse, we can start."

Nan Qinghuan said they could start, but the people still hesitated. Seeing this, Ying immediately grabbed a hoe and buried the snakes; after he finished, he set the hoe down.

"Alright then, we can continue construction."

Since Ying touched those things, the tribe naturally came to trust them.

"No Curse now, so we can start. Let's begin, everyone, get to work."

Seeing everyone resume work, Youchao Xuan walked to Nan Qinghuan's side and smiled, "Goddess, you still have a way; I thought this couldn't be accomplished."

Youchao Xuan was still worried the road wouldn't be completed; if it failed, the future he envisioned would truly be the future.

A very distant future.

Nan Qinghuan smiled, "It's not difficult; since the tribe believes in the Curse, I will break the Curse."

"Qinghuan"

Ying stepped forward and took her small hand; Youchao Xuan, seeing the couple's affection, refrained from interrupting, "I'll go work then. May this boulevard be finished soon."

Nan Qinghuan looked at Youchao Xuan, thought for a moment, then said, "Youchao Xuan, you should settle down and have a family."

"Family?"

Youchao Xuan glanced at the couple and gave a wry smile, "I'm not thinking that far now; I just want the tribe to have a better life."

"But the tribe also wants you to have a good life. Youchao Xuan, you're not young anymore; you can't stay unmarried forever, can you?"

"Exactly, Qinghuan is right; the tribe also wants you to be happy. Look, ChaoJi is already married to Yao; your people have taken root here, but you—how long will you stay alone?"