Chapter 409: The Great Elder of Ying's Tribe Returns

Youchao Ji's gaze turned toward the direction where Rongdi had departed; she had once disliked Rongdi, always feeling that the Beastman had no virtues beyond fighting and killing.

But she did not expect that today would make her look at him with newfound respect.

Because this Rongdi actually volunteered to help them, even offering to raise those tribe members for them.

Is this the Rongdi? she said, expressing some doubt!

Yao also found it unbelievable, turning his head toward Youchao Ji; in the Snow, the two spouses stood together, letting the white Snow settle on them, even as the cold wind howled past.

Yet their hearts were burning hot.

In this moment, Yao felt an intensely happy sense of fulfillment.

So this is what happiness is.

Having a woman by his side, brothers nearby, and people offering help—that is happiness.

He grew more convinced of Nan Qinghuan's words; as long as he follows Nan Qinghuan, his tribe will fare better.

"Aji, people do change. I once thought I'd never marry in my life, never meet a female like you who makes me happy, but now I feel this feeling is wonderful."

These words made Youchao Ji very pleased; she gently placed Yao's hand on her own lower abdomen, smiling lightly like a flower, "Yao, feel—there's a wolf cub here."

"What, you have a cub?"

That was undoubtedly Yao's greatest reward; he was delighted, immediately scooping Youchao Ji into his arms and rushing quickly into the house.

"Aji, really?"

Here, because Youchao Ji now has a child, the child's arrival lifts Yao's spirits even more; over there, inside the Carriage, Youchao Xuan is discussing tribal matters with Ying, including the status of the Military Camp's formation.

"Youchao Xuan, I intend to entrust the Military Camp matters to you and Ashu; what do you think?"

The words shocked Youchao Xuan; he had never imagined that Ying would hand such an important task over to him.

"Ying, shall I?"

Nan Qinghuan sat nearby, smiling; the Carriage was filled with firewood, making it very warm, though she thought it would be better if there were Coal.

With Coal, they could later fire a stove; the firewood is too inconvenient, and the ash is uncomfortable.

But there was no way around it; the conditions here are limited, so this is all they can do.

"Youchao Xuan, Ying asked you, so you come; I think you're very suitable."

Youchao Xuan was very pleased; he knew this was Ying's full trust that led him to assign the task.

"Alright, as long as you trust me, Ashu and I will definitely do it well and build a powerful Military Camp."

A massive Military Camp—he looked forward to it.

"Alright, I trust you, and there's another matter, I…"

"Ying, something's wrong."

Suddenly, Dashan halted; after the Carriage stopped, Ying frowned slightly, "I'll go out and see what's happening."

Dashan leapt down at once, then pulled back the curtain, "Ying, the Great Elder has returned."

"What?"

Here, Ying's Carriage was blocked by the Great Elder Sangtian with his men; over there, the La Si Tribe were also preparing for Winter.

The heavy Snow forced all the tribe members to hide in their own straw piles, shivering.

These La Si Tribe still lived in primitive Caves, leading the most primitive lives; in Winter they had little to keep warm, only firewood.

By the Bonfire, Luosang kept drinking sour wine, gulp after gulp, while the north wind howled outside; the goods he intended to trade had not been exchanged for many days.

He was still awaiting news from Sangtian, hoping the streets of Shanhai Yishi would become bustling again.

"Chief, Sangtian has already gone to block Ying's Carriage."

Outside, a tribe member covered head‑to‑toe in Snow ran in, bringing a gust of wind and Snow, which made Luosang quite displeased.

"Warm it up before bringing it back."

The tribe member, helpless, forced a smile and tended the fire beside them, saying while stoking, "Chief, Sangtian has already returned; rest assured, this time our street will certainly become bustling again. Sangtian is the tribe's Great Elder—no one dares defy his words, not even Ying."

These tribespeople had once fared well relying on Shanhai Yishi, because they came here to trade goods; they didn't have to travel far and could obtain some fine items.

But now those people go to the street built by Ying, and things have changed; moreover, it is said that the goods obtainable from Ying's side exceed those here, raising the bar for their trades.

Such a trend cannot rise, otherwise how could they profit? Therefore, the La Si Tribe members are devising every means to prevent the street from becoming bustling; they have already seen Ying's street come alive. If it lasts, people from other tribes will go there to trade, and their efforts will be futile.

Because the tribespeople will forget the once‑bustling Shanhai Yishi.

For the La Si Tribe, this is a huge challenge; thus, Luosang devised a plan to seek Sangtian's assistance, of course offering him some benefits.

As long as he can control Ying, the streets here will become bustling again.

He originally tried to win over Rongdi, but unfortunately Rongdi didn't fall for it; he was driven out, and he still remembers how humiliating that day was.

At that moment he swore to regain his pride.

He must wrest back the rights of Shanhai Yishi.

He won't let that kid Ying succeed.

The tribespeople were pleased to hear him, "That's great; we have prepared the goods, perhaps tomorrow we can go to Shanhai Yishi to trade. Have those tribe members returned?"

Luosang set down the Earthen Bowl in his hand and rose quickly, his gaze distant as he looked outward; this grudge would be avenged this time.

When Winter ends, he will go on a campaign!

First he will deal with Ying's Tribe; he doesn't believe a newly risen tribe can be that powerful. In his youth he also loved war and plunder, which is why the La Si Tribe exists now. Since the Su Tribe has been destroyed, his own will eventually be wiped out too; rather than wait to be conquered, he'd rather act proactively.

Perhaps there is still a chance!

Thinking this, a dangerous plan formed in his mind.

If successful, he could conquer all the tribes on the Jiuzhou Dadi.

Although he is old, his heart is not.

"Clan Leader, shall we then await the Great Elder's good news?"

The Clan Leader looked at him with great anticipation; Luosang took a deep breath, gazing at the swirling Snow outside, "We'll see. The Great Elder accepted my bribe; he won't refuse to help."

Snow swirling, when Ying emerged from the carriage, he saw the Great Elder leading a group of people to block the carriage; Dashan, seeing that the clan's highest honor, the Great Elder, had arrived, was also stunned into speechlessness.

Because the Great Elder appears only when a major incident occurs within the clan, what is he doing here now? Though he dislikes these old men with rigid thinking, he still respectfully stood there, busy performing the rites.

"Greetings, Great Elder."

Ying went out, and Nan Qinghuan, who was still inside the carriage, also heard Dashan's words. She slightly frowned, "What Great Elder, why haven't I heard of him?" Youchao Xuan, seeing Ying leave personally, could naturally guess what kind of person the Great Elder was.

"Bad, trouble has arrived."

Nan Qinghuan, a bit puzzled, looked at Youchao Xuan and asked, "Youchao Xuan, what trouble has come?"