Chapter 395: The Envious Tribes' Eyes Will Bleed

The clan members behind him also knew this was unacceptable, but they couldn't just lock them up, could they?

Just as they were about to speak, someone hurried toward them from behind; the people of this Tribe also wore Grass Skirts, very primitive.

"Clan Leader, it's not good—some clan members went to trade and have returned, and I also saw members of the Matriarchal Tribe go."

"What, members of the Matriarchal Tribe also went?"

"Look, they've arrived."

In the distance, the women of the Matriarchal Tribe had returned, having traded for a lot of Salt, chili sauce, and cured meat, and came back fully loaded!

"Isn't that Axiaoyue of the Matriarchal Tribe?"

Axiaoyue? This Clan Leader knows her; the woman has a good relationship with both the Matriarchal Tribe and the Clan Leader, and she is also a member of the Ashina Clan.

"Axiaoyue."

Axiaoyue and her group used these horses to carry goods, then rode in, and when they saw people here they hurried on horseback toward this spot.

"It's you, old man, you've got business with me?"

Axiaoyue now wore Lipstick, looking very smug; the Old Clan Leader saw her lips as red as something and said, "You've gone to drink blood, you…"

"Drink blood? You old man, what nonsense, see? My blazing red lips are so beautiful, aren't they?"

"Blazing red lips?" The Ancient People didn't understand; Nan Qinghuan said it, and Axiaoyue noted it down, finding the words pleasant.

She is now truly a beautiful lady.

Putting on Lipstick makes one a beauty!

The women saw the old man standing here, and then looked at the One Street, which was rather desolate.

"Old man, stop looking. Everyone here has gone to the Ying Tribe to trade; they have so many goods. Look, we exchanged Salt, Chili, and other fun items. This time we got more than in Shanhai Yishi."

"Yes, old man, why don't you go? I heard the Ying Tribe prepared a Bonfire evening, slaughtering Sheep to entertain each Tribe's leader; everyone gets a share. Why don't you go?"

"I won't go; Shanhai Yishi is our main thoroughfare; when will there ever be a Ying Tribe's portion?"

The meaning was clear: he disagreed!

Axiaoyue gave him a cold glance, "What good is your unwillingness? Look at how few people are on this street; they're all from your Tribe. The other Tribes have gone to the Ying Tribe. Next time we'll go again; there are more people there, the road is now paved. Moreover, there's that marvelous Carriage—have you ever seen a wooden wheel run? Have you ever seen an Excavator taller than an elephant? With a slight motion it can lift huge stones without any effort."

This time they went to the Ying Tribe and truly saw it.

So they were very envious, and of course also full of longing.

Hearing the women speak of these things, Luosang found it even more unbelievable.

"What, even huge stones can be moved without effort? Hmph, impossible. I've lived this long and never seen such a thing. Axiaoyue, stop fooling me; who doesn't know that the women of the Matriarchal Tribe have married people of the Ying Tribe? You're advocating for them."

"You old man are really stubborn. If you're not new, fine. Alright, we should leave; who knows, maybe when we get back I'll find a man. Let's go."

"Gah…"

After Axiaoyue led her people away, a cloud of dust rose.

"That's a bit harsh!"

"Cough… cough…"

Luosang coughed uncomfortably a few times, and the clan members behind him hurried forward to pat his back, "Clan Leader, are you alright?"

"Step aside."

"Clan Leader."

Luosang's gaze flashed with a cold, sharp light; he must keep this street, no matter the cost, otherwise it would become a desert for him in the future.

There's no one.

If there's no one, his Tribe cannot develop!

Thinking of that, his complexion turned sour.

After coughing, he instructed the people behind him.

"Prepare the horses; we're going to find Ying."

"Find Ying?"

As night fell, the Ying Tribe lay silent amid a scattering of lights.

Outside, in the forest, the Bonfire blazed, the scent of lamb meat mixed with a handful of Chili drifting for miles.

It was truly a scene that made one linger, reluctant to leave.

Fine wine and delicacies.

What joy!

This evening, the Ying Tribe, to celebrate the street's sudden opening, invited almost all the arriving Clan Leaders to dine here, of course also to deepen ties.

The group ate merrily, chatting and discussing their next steps!

Nan Qinghuan, being pregnant, naturally would not mingle with the men; she stood a short distance away, watching the bustling scene by the Bonfire, and sighed deeply.

At last she saw hope.

It was half a success.

Today, several thousand tribe members traded here; she also saw how many multi‑element Tribes existed across Jiuzhou Dadi, some of which she had never even heard of.

They've all arrived!

These people were astonished by the Ying Tribe's development and all wanted to forge connections with them.

Now she could daydream that this place would gradually become the town's center.

The Primeval Forest will cease, gradually turning into rows of houses, each rising higher.

She looked forward to that day arriving soon!

"Qinghuan."

From behind came Li Xiang's voice; Nan Qinghuan turned her head, saw Li Xiang approaching, and hurried forward, "Senior Brother."

Li Xiang brought her a leg of lamb, "I saw you didn't eat much tonight. Here, Senior Brother roasted a lamb leg for you, try it?"

Don't even mention it, Li Xiang is very familiar with Nan Qinghuan and also knows what flavors she likes.

Although these ancient seasonings are scarce, he does his utmost to make her eat better.

Seeing the sheep meat in the Earthen Bowl, Nan Qinghuan's nose twitched and she reached out to take it.

At that moment she felt the warmth of home, different from what Ying gave her.

"Thank you, senior brother."

The two found a quiet spot and sat down; Li Xiang gathered some firewood and lit it.

The Ancient People are attached to this Bonfire.

Now they are as well.

In this pitch‑black night, as long as a pile of Bonfire is lit, there is nothing to fear; the Bonfire can dispel darkness and let the heart have hope.

Thus one can live better.

"Senior brother, it's delicious."

Don't even say it, Li Xiang's cooking is quite good; Nan Qinghuan ate happily, and Li Xiang just smiled faintly, his gaze landing on her protruding belly.

"Is this child due to be born next summer?"

Nan Qinghuan wiped her mouth, "Counting the due date, it's around May next year, which is summer; as long as it's not born in Winter I won't be afraid."

Yes, as long as the child isn't born in Winter it's fine; Winter is too cold, and the cold‑protecting supplies are insufficient, so she still worries.

Hearing that, Li Xiang's mouth twitched, but he avoided saying anything.

Never mind, let's get back to business.

"Qinghuan, we have already completed the first step; you see today was a success, and this place may become a development hub in the future."

"Yes, I also think this place will succeed, and the exchange of goods will gradually end because the items are too large and inconvenient for everyone; senior brother, why don't we develop a currency system?"

"Develop currency?"

Nan Qinghuan nodded; she has her own plan.

"The people here usually spend a long time coming here to trade goods, and many items are huge; if currency could be used it would be more convenient. The primitive society's habits must change gradually; since there is trade, money will naturally appear, what do you think?"

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