Chapter 380: The Ancient First Street Market Begins

When he heard Nan Qinghuan's words, Li Xiang didn't feel anything; although he now wears a Hemp Robe and looks like an ancient person, he has no regrets about staying.

Not at all.

He found Duo Luo, who loves him, here, and found brothers like the Rongdi, so he is very content. He used to despise and resist this place, but now he likes it a lot; Li Xiang is willing to create a new world on this barren land.

"Junior sister, don't say that, it's all my choice. Look, I now watch these tribe members work hard for a happy life. I see smiles on their faces, I see people who won't die of hunger. I feel a great sense of achievement. Do you know, I have found my value here."

They hadn't had a heart‑to‑heart in a long time; Nan Qinghuan wanted to know the senior brother's true thoughts, but didn't expect him to be so happy.

Hearing Li Xiang say that, she also felt glad; at least she was relieved. The senior brother is very happy; a little hardship is fine, as long as people's hearts hold hope.

"Alright, glad it's good, glad it's good."

Li Xiang was about to speak when cheers rose from not far away; the new house had been completed.

"Li Xiang, it's already built. Please, Qinghuan, go and make the horse offering for us."

Duo Luo ran over, overjoyed; she finally had a home together with Li Xiang.

Although Li Xiang doesn't like this house much, at least there is a home.

Li Xiang quickly rose, "Qinghuan, let's go."

"Horse offering?"

"What does that mean?" Under Li Xiang's courteous welcome, Nan Qinghuan hurried after him to the Treehouse; she hadn't expected so many people would make things easy—when she arrived the ladder had just been set up, and now it was already near completion.

"Can we live here? Everyone is waiting for her, the Rongdi are also waiting."

"Qinghuan, it's your turn."

She didn't know what the custom was and asked hurriedly, "What do I need to do?"

A Rongdi took a flower garland from beside and handed it to her, "You are Li Xiang's most honored guest, so you should hang this flower garland beneath the Treehouse; that will bring them great happiness. Here, try it."

"Qinghuan, try it. This is Li Xiang and Duo Luo's greatest respect for you; I've heard normally the leader does this."

Axi knew quite a lot, understanding the Rongdi Tribe's customs and rules. Seeing that Nan Qinghuan could no longer refuse, she reached out to take the flower garland.

Then, as everyone said, she hung it under that big tree, which turned out to be a Hundred-year-old tree, looking especially sturdy.

Now she was completely at ease.

A tree this big can surely support it.

After she finished hanging it, the crowd cheered again; in an instant, Bronze Drum sounds rang, and some tribe members came to sing and dance, looking extremely joyful.

What kind of ceremony is this? Not to mention, today Nan Qinghuan came here to learn; the Tribe's culture is truly colorful.

Learned!

Now that the Treehouse is built, a celebration is natural; the Rongdi plan to seize the chance for a Bonfire party—first to celebrate the opening of their main road, second to celebrate Li Xiang's Treehouse completion.

Built so swiftly.

Very satisfied.

It would normally take half a month, but the Rongdi have many Beastmen under them, saving many transport steps, and with the Rongdi present, things proceeded even faster.

In just a single day, the Treehouse was essentially finished.

Nan Qinghuan originally wanted to go back; night was falling and she feared Ying might worry, but thinking that her senior brother had a great celebration, she decided to stay until the evening party ended before leaving.

The Rongdi had never held a Bonfire party here before; like the Ying Tribe, the Rongdi slaughtered sheep and a monkey to treat Nan Qinghuan. She couldn't eat the monkey, but could try the mutton.

That night, the Tribe was very lively.

Tribe members sang and danced, celebrating the opening of the main road.

Nan Qinghuan, the Rongdi, and Dashan sat together; Axi ate her fill tonight, and from now on she wants to follow Qinghuan more, for there is good food and respect.

Just right.

Moreover, she never imagined she'd one day drink wine and eat meat in the Rongdi Tribe; before, she could never even think of it.

It was like a dream.

"Qinghuan, thank you for sending the wheat seed; the Rongdi and I, along with the tribe members, thank you."

Li Xiang handed Nan Qinghuan a bowl of tea; he knew she couldn't drink alcohol so he offered tea instead. Nan Qinghuan felt the strong goodwill here.

What a wonderful scene.

Tribe members sang and danced, drinking carefree here.

So refreshing.

"Senior brother, Rongdi, don't be formal; I just hope everyone can have good lives. In two days the Street market opening will happen; I hope everyone will go and make it lively."

"Qinghuan, don't worry. I, Rongdi, will be the first to go. This time I decided to trade my stone axe for some Salt."

"I also want to trade."

"Me too."

The tribe members heard they could trade items now, and wouldn't need to go to the faraway Shanhai Yishi, so they were naturally willing.

Hearing everyone willing, Nan Qinghuan and Axi smiled; she knew this time would surely succeed.

"Alright, then I'll wait for you there. Come, I replace wine with tea. Senior brother, congratulations on the new house's completion; I hope our future days will be as prosperous as this Bonfire."

"Alright, Qinghuan, thank you for your blessing; it will be."

"Haha, I love prosperity. It's a pity Ying didn't come; if he had, I'd definitely drink with him until dawn before stopping."

"Who is talking about me?"

As soon as that was said, Ying appeared from not far away, bringing Ji Lei with him, "Ying."

Nan Qinghuan never expected Ying would come.

She quickly rose and walked to his side; it was clear he had arrived weary and dusty. She gently took his hand, "Ying, why did you come?"

In the firelight, Ying's face was flushed, clearly having rushed here.

Fine beads of sweat dotted his forehead.

It was very heartbreaking.

Ying simply reached out and gently clasped her small hand; being so busy yet hurrying over naturally means he missed her.

His words were gentle: "I see you won't be back before nightfall; I'll come fetch you home."

Taking her home, Nan Qinghuan was moved to the point of tears.

"I'm sorry, I just…"

"Ying, don't worry; Qinghuan is safe with me, nothing will happen. Come, since you're here, let's drink; we won't leave until we're drunk."

Ying immediately stepped forward, met the Rongdi's gaze, reached out and snatched the Clay pot, smiling, "Who's afraid of whom? Then let's drink."

Just as Ying was about to drink, a Long Arrow suddenly surged toward him.

Swish—… "Watch out."