Chapter 396: The Benefits Brought by Peace

"People here always take a long time to come here to trade goods, and many items are huge; if we could use currency it would be more convenient, and the habits of primitive society would gradually change. Since trade naturally brings money, senior brother, what do you think?"

Currency can be put into practice now!

Nan Qinghuan had already thought this through; now the Market street is proceeding so successfully, so the next step is naturally to develop trade. The tribe's population is growing and no longer belongs to a primitive tribe; a brand‑new civilization is about to emerge.

Sure enough, upon hearing Nan Qinghuan's words, Li Xiang also thought the same; he never expected this Market street to be so successful, so successful that it made him feel their wish would be realized early.

Realizing it early would allow us to create a new civilization and completely end this Ancient Tribe era.

He truly hadn't expected they could proceed so smoothly.

"Qinghuan, what you said makes sense; how shall we proceed?"

Nan Qinghuan had her own ideas; she knew these primitives cared about Fan Shells, and from the trajectory of historical development, those Fan Shells would become the inevitable currency here.

Let's take it step by step.

Nan Qinghuan was about to speak when footsteps came from behind; immediately, Ying, carrying a Tiger Skin, walked over and cheerfully called to her, "Qinghuan"

Qinghuan— that short name is Ying's source of joy.

Li Xiang raised an eyebrow and smiled, "Your man has arrived?"

Li Xiang knew Ying had many things to say to Qinghuan, and of course he no longer wanted to be a third wheel, so he quickly stood up, "You two chat first; I'm tired and will rest now. Tomorrow we return and there are many matters left."

Li Xiang turned and left; after he departed, Ying sat beside Nan Qinghuan, watching the grease from the meat on her hands, and carefully reached out to wipe it for her.

"What did you talk about with senior brother?"

Ying actually asked what they had discussed; Nan Qinghuan rested her head on his shoulder, quietly listening to his breathing.

How nice.

"How about it, my Lipstick is good today, Two Sheep, you lost."

Ying knew she would come to tell him about it; beneath the Bonfire, a fierce blaze flickered in his eyes, and a handsome smile curled at the corner of his mouth.

Such a smile could warm the heart through.

This made Nan Qinghuan feel very secure; the safety this man gave her was ample, and wherever she went, she would not worry about being harmed.

So... she reached out and gently embraced Ying's waist—actually, he had no waist; the man was so sturdy that her hands could barely hold him.

Ying hadn't expected her to be so gentle; his heart pounded faster.

His breathing was a bit rapid, and he lightly kissed her forehead, "Qinghuan, I lost. Your Lipstick today is truly impressive; I didn't expect that thing could actually be exchanged for Two Sheep, more useful than anything else."

He originally thought Nan Qinghuan's Lipstick couldn't even fetch one Sheep, but he didn't expect she exchanged for two, and gave them all to a woman of the Matriarchal Tribe!

Thinking about it, it's truly unbelievable.

Mentioning the matter, Nan Qinghuan gently looped his neck, exhaling like orchid fragrance; with only the two of them here, there was nothing to fear, and she recalled their wager.

"Then, you lost..."

Ying nodded, his gaze soft as he looked at her; his eyes were filled with Nan Qinghuan, and she could see it clearly.

Still doubting anything? "I lost; whatever Qinghuan wants to punish me with, it's fine."

Sure enough, hearing that, a smug glint crossed Nan Qinghuan's eyes, "That's what you said?"

"Of course I said it. Whatever Qinghuan wants, as long as I have it I'll give it to you, okay?"

Nan Qinghuan shook her head; she thought Yao already had everything now.

She wanted something different.

"Ying, I just discussed with senior brother, and I think our tribe is too large now, the population keeps growing; we could become a town. What do you think?"

"Town?"

It's a fresh term; Ying had never heard of a town before.

His brows tightened as he looked at Nan Qinghuan, "What is a town, and what must I do?"

Here, Nan Qinghuan discussed their plans with Ying; over there, Rongdi and Yao stood together, on this bustling, prosperous street in broad daylight.

These two men, one from the Na Shan Tribe and one from the wolf tribe, were once two hostile tribes that despised each other to the point of fighting, but as the tribes developed, they gradually abandoned their hatred and even became friends.

Moreover, in daylight on this street, they sensed the convenience and benefits the newly paved road brought; yesterday their tribe members exchanged for the things they desired on this avenue.

Those items could enrich the tribe's life, and of course also help the tribe develop better.

They all saw this.

And they strongly agreed.

This street was originally impossible to build, but now, after Shanhai Yishi, it has become another hope, making three tribes—no, rather more tribes—feel the road's convenience.

And hope.

A late‑autumn breeze drifted by, and the weather grew a bit cool.

Rongdi glanced at the silent Yao, "Why are you thinking without speaking?"

Yao's gaze was distant and profound; he had never imagined that one day he would stand here with Rongdi, drinking and talking.

Thinking about it is truly hard.

He lifted a jar and took a sip, "The Market street's opening benefits us both, Rongdi. I, Yao, once had grievances against you, but those are past now. I've come to understand, and we are no longer enemies; we should be friends."

"Yao, I know you care about what I did before, but I also regret those actions. I once thought Jungle Law meant plundering, so I wanted to seize all tribes across the Nine Provinces. I couldn't see the benefits of peace, only the joy of looting. Actually, I now understand—I was wrong."

Indeed, Rongdi had previously believed that only by robbing others could he find happiness, but now he no longer thinks so, because peace can also bring joy.

He had taken everything from others for his tribe to improve their lives, yet now that he discovers peace can also lead to a good life, he no longer feels the same.

It turned out that having so many tribes together is so joyful; why must there be killing? Nan Qinghuan had discussed this with him, and only then could he realize he had been wrong.

Since he erred, he must make it right.

Upon hearing this, Yao's first reaction was that Rongdi was clearly drunk.

He smiled, seemingly also mocking himself, "You're drunk, aren't you? Can you be wrong?"

In fact, he had considered that if he were Rongdi, with that strength, his wolf tribe would also attack others; they are all wolves, all fond of plundering.

It was Nan Qinghuan's arrival that changed them.

Let them know that only peace can let us develop and grow together; without slaughter, there is only happiness.

A wind‑swept sound rushed in, and that Rongdi was about to speak, when suddenly his expression darkened.

"Who, get out"

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