Chapter 381: Eradicating All Who Disturb the Peace

Just at that hair‑breadth moment, the clay pot in Ying's hand was pierced by a Long Arrow with a Bang—, and with a Bang— it shattered.

"Get out!"

When Ying said that, suddenly everyone stared at the pitch‑black spot all around, nothing there; everyone kept looking around—what was happening? Rongdi naturally also knew an assassin had arrived, "Gu Lang, Xuan Feng, go capture the person and bring them back."

When Rongdi's words fell, the crowd immediately went to handle it; Nan Qinghuan and Li Xiang were terrified. Li Xiang stepped forward, picked it up and examined it closely. This Ancient People's Long Arrow wasn't that sharp, nor well made, but it still had lethal power, and he also saw some red substance smeared on it, which seemed to be some poison.

"Someone did it on purpose, Ying, luckily you dodged it."

Ying glanced at the Long Arrow in Li Xiang's hand and sneered, "I know who they are. Hmph, trying to kill me isn't that easy."

Rongdi naturally guessed as well, it seems the You Su Tribe people haven't given up yet!

But wasn't Ma Ji already captured? Who did it? Was it Ma Tian? Nan Qinghuan was also terrified; who could have done this and come to kill Ying? She stepped forward and, a bit nervous, grabbed Ying's hand. Ying merely chuckled a little, trying to comfort her, "It's fine, I'm not afraid of anything. Rongdi, I'll leave this person to you."

"Don't worry, I'll definitely catch him and bring him to you personally for you to deal with."

The two exchanged smiles; Ying seemed to have something to tell Rongdi—these past days they'd been so busy they hadn't had time for a proper chat.

"I have something to tell you."

Ying got straight to the point.

Rongdi also smiled, "What a coincidence, I have something too, go ahead."

Since Ying wanted to chat with Rongdi, he naturally wouldn't allow anyone to follow. Ying hurriedly reassured Nan Qinghuan, "I'll be right back, just tidying up, and we'll go home soon."

Even though she didn't know what Ying wanted to discuss, Nan Qinghuan nodded, "Alright, you go ahead."

Everyone had originally been quite happy, but the assassination in the forest had dampened the tribe's spirits, and they stood there at a loss.

Nan Qinghuan hurriedly asked Li Xiang and Duoluo to tell them to keep singing and dancing, while she and Li Xiang walked to a quiet spot. It was very quiet; it was late autumn, and there were hardly any cricket chirps in the forest.

It felt very tranquil.

"Senior brother"

"Qinghuan, don't worry. Xuan Feng and the others will definitely catch the people behind them. If I'm not mistaken, it's because they're from the You Su Tribe."

"You Su? What do you mean?"

Nan Qinghuan still thought it was the Masai, since they had been wiped out; perhaps someone would come for revenge? Li Xiang knew she hadn't gone to Yao Na that day, so naturally he didn't know how they dealt with that matter.

"I heard Rongdi say they captured Ma Ji, and they would only release him if they were given Cotton; I wonder if it was done by You Su people, after all this was Ying's decision, and they didn't want to hand over the Cotton, which is why this happened."

"Cotton?"

Nan Qinghuan hadn't heard about this, because Ying hadn't told her upon returning. If that's the case, they still need to stay on guard.

"Senior brother, what do you suggest we do now?"

Li Xiang thought for a moment, then murmured, "Alright, it's Winter now, not suitable for a big battle. Let's coexist peacefully for now, but the You Su Tribe people will have to be dealt with sooner or later. In short, you and Ying be careful, understand?"

Li Xiang was still very worried about Nan Qinghuan's safety. He had originally thought the Ancient People were simple and not prone to so many assassinations, but tonight Li Xiang saw otherwise.

They all need to be careful.

"Got it. You must come to the Market street two days from now."

Li Xiang smiled, "Of course I'll come; this is a big deal. From now on we can exchange anything we lack. The main road is now open. Senior sister, I feel very happy and accomplished."

Nan Qinghuan was also happy, but the assassination attempt on Ying was etched in her mind; this matter must be resolved, and she wouldn't let her man suffer any harm.

Over here, Ying and Rongdi were also chatting, naturally about the You Su Tribe matter.

Now the You Su Tribe hasn't delivered the Cotton yet, and they think tonight's assassination is related to them.

So... Rongdi warned Ying to be careful; if they truly dare to make a move, they must find a way to wipe them all out.

"No way."

Rongdi's words were immediately opposed by Ying, because he felt now wasn't a good time for a big war.

He thought they should endure until after next spring.

"Why? If we have to watch them deal with us, wouldn't it be better for me to wipe them out first?"

Rongdi's violent temper flared again; this time he couldn't bear seeing Ying get hurt, which made him so agitated. Moreover, these people were bold enough to disturb his territory and strike at Ying; wasn't that a provocation against Rongdi? So he felt he had to deal with them.

He then discussed the matter with Ying; with the strength of their two tribes, they could definitely wipe out the You Su Tribe, especially since they also had Yao Na's support.

He believed that as long as they were willing to start a war, no tribe could withstand their assault!

Ying understood what Rongdi meant; his pride wouldn't let him back down, and now he was genuinely acting for his own good.

Seeing Ying stay silent, Rongdi was somewhat puzzled, "Why are you like this now? You used to be even more volatile than my temper."

Ying just smiled; he was the one who had been assassinated, yet he wasn't angry at all.

"Don't worry, we haven't caught the person yet. If it really is the You Su Tribe people, I'll make them regret today's incident. However, I don't agree with attacking the You Su Tribe."

"Why? We have so many people now, the roads are open, and we have gunpowder to help us. Even if the You Su Tribe have sorcery, we needn't fear them."

Rongdi was indeed a fanatical war‑monger; even though he had tempered his temper a bit, when faced with certain situations he would still show his true self.

He would still reveal his most genuine side.

Militant, extremely militant!

"What are you afraid of? I'm not afraid of them; it's just not the time for war. Think about it: the You Su Tribe often starve to death, their people only know how to grow Cotton—that's their skill. If we attack them now, it's winter, everything is covered by heavy snow; how will their people survive? That's a major issue we need to consider."

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