Chapter 445: Yao Is Willing to Join Ying Town

Nan Qinghuan knew that the Tribe's people were increasing, she took a deep breath and looked at Ying, a hint of satisfaction flashing in her eyes, "You don't need to ask me what to do; history will tell us how to move forward."

Yes, even this Winter she wasn't idle; she recounted history to Ying, narrated the Tribe's changes, and although Ying heard it in a haze, he believed what Nan Qinghuan said.

He looked forward to whatever it would become.

As long as the Clan members can live better than before, he is willing to steadfastly continue.

"Alright, I'll follow your lead, I'll follow you entirely."

Everyone here was still busy, and from not far away came Youchao Xuan's voice of joy.

"Ying, look who's come?"

Not far away, Yao, whom they hadn't seen in a long time, returned with Youchao Ji; when Nan Qinghuan saw that Youchao Ji's belly had also grown, she was delighted.

"Aji, are you pregnant?"

Youchao Ji looked very shy, "Goddess, your belly is really big; it seems indeed to be twins."

The two hadn't met for almost three months; women always have endless things to say to each other, so Nan Qinghuan took Youchao Ji to her home to warm by the fire, and they chatted about the current state of the wolf Tribe, while Ying went with Yao up to their newly built Protective Town.

Here is the Protection Circle of the Protective Town they built over several months using stones, and there are guards stationed; any outside invasion, no matter where it comes from, will be reported here.

Protect the town's safety.

When they arrived, Yao truly saw a change in the town.

It was no longer the Tribe of old; everywhere people were clearing land and building houses, Qingfeng was training the Army, and the Clan members were working the fields.

Spring arrived, all things revived, a scene of dimly glowing vitality.

A warm breeze brushed his face; Yao took a deep breath and smiled, "Ying, congratulations on becoming Town Mayor."

Town Mayor—he found the term fresh; of course, it sounds far more imposing than Clan Leader.

Seeing Yao's happy state, Ying felt gratified, "Youchao Ji is pregnant, congratulations."

"Haha, shared joy, Ying, I heard that Rongdi Town has also become a town; I wonder how things are there now?"

"I haven't gone to see yet; it should be fine. Have your Tribe members all returned?"

"Not yet; I'm planning to send people to fetch them, but …"

"What's the matter?"

Ying didn't think Yao came to chat; he must have a matter.

Yao smiled sweetly, "I don't intend to bring them back now."

"What's wrong?"

Ying wondered if Yao and Rongdi had quarreled again; last time, Yao's Tulou collapsed due to a geological disaster, so many Tribe members were taken in by Rongdi.

Now that Spring has arrived, shouldn't we fetch them back? Yao shook his head, "We're still building Tulou there; even if they return, there's nowhere to live, and many Tribe members don't want to come back. Rongdi offers a better life, truly far better than our wolf Tribe."

Hearing that, Ying understood something; he stepped beside Yao, gently patted his shoulder, "Think it through yourself; Rongdi won't take your people."

"Ying, I came here to find you because there's actually a big matter."

"What big matter?"

Yao let out a deep sigh, his gaze turning to the Tribe members bustling below, dressed in varied clothes, carrying different goods for trade.

A scene of flourishing prosperity.

These were scenes he never dreamed of before; who could have imagined that the once impoverished Tribe would have days of being well fed, warmly clothed, and happy.

"I want to abandon the wolf Tribe and join your Small Town; can you take us in?"

"What did you say?"

Upon hearing this, Ying looked shocked, his expression complex, "Yao, do you know what you're saying?"

He said he would join Ying Town, meaning there would be no wolf Tribe thereafter.

Completely disappearing from Jiuzhou Dadi? Yao nodded; in fact, when he arrived he had already thought it through—his Tribe was small, and there was no market street where he was, while many Tribe members who came here wanted to settle nearby and run small businesses, which would cause his Tribe's numbers to dwindle.

If this continues, the wolf Tribe will vanish entirely.

Rather than watch that outcome, he chose to proactively approach Ying and merge, since the wolf Tribe originally belonged to Nan Qinghuan, and he had been managing it for years; now, it would unite with Ying Town.

This is good for the Tribe members and good for them.

So he came to Ying to ask for shelter, and thus.

The wolf Tribe members wouldn't need to pay much to own land, and could then thrive here.

Endless continuity.

Upon hearing this, Ying's gaze remained fixed on Yao, and Yao stared back.

"Ying, do you agree?"

Agree? Ying thought for a moment, "Yao, have you thought it through?"

By saying that, he essentially abandons the Tribe, becoming a part of the Small Town from then on.

Ying nodded, "I've already thought it through, and I've discussed it with Youchao Ji; the Tribe members all want to integrate with you. Ying, I beg you to let us join."

As soon as those words finished, Yao unexpectedly bowed slightly to Ying, which made Ying clench his fist; his good brother had said that, what more could he say? "Good brother, stand up, welcome you to join Ying Town."

Welcome to the Small Town.

This day was a grand day for Ying Town, because the wolf Tribe announced Tribal Extinction, fully merging into Ying Town; from then on, there would be no wolf Tribe on Jiuzhou Dadi.

Ying Town's rapid expansion and sharp population growth forced Ying to continue borrowing land from the forest, and the town kept growing.

This news quickly spread to Rongdi Town.

Rongdi's Tribe announced becoming a Small Town, but they also faced some problems.

Because Tribe members still needed to trade at Ying, over time some clever members wanted to buy land from Ying to build houses, to settle near the market street, and then live there to thrive.

Thus, when Rongdi heard Li Xiang's words, he was somewhat annoyed.

Because his Tribe was numerous, but they wanted to buy land near Ying to live, so his Small Town would struggle to sustain itself.

The Tribe might all face extinction.

"Rongdi, I think we should also join Ying Town; I've told you before that without commercial support, our Small Town can't last long."

Rongdi heard that Ying no longer has a Tribe there and has already become a Small Town; he himself also declared that his place is now a Small Town, and even pretended to imitate Ying by becoming Town Mayor.

But before this Town Mayor even got his seat warmed up, he heard that many Tribe members wanted to leave here and go live in Ying Town.

If it had been in the past, he would certainly have forbidden it, as it would amount to betraying the Tribe, but now that he and Ying are brothers, there is no betrayal.

The Tribe members have the right to choose where they live, and the right to choose the life they want.

When Li Xiang spoke, Rongdi just kept drinking bowl after bowl of wine, and no one knew what he was actually thinking. Li Xiang also knew he was reluctant, but given the current situation it is the inevitable trend; what use is he in holding a useless Town Mayor position? So Li Xiang thought to persuade Rongdi to join Ying Town, so that their Town and Ying Town would merge into one, and they wouldn't lose people here.

Otherwise the Tribe members will gradually leave.

He believes this is not the outcome Rongdi wants to see.

Development requires going through growing pains and trade‑offs; he hopes Rongdi can understand this principle.

"Chief, you speak"

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