Chapter 458: Building a School in the Town

At the first watch, Ying Town still glowed in a blaze of bright candlelight.

Every household in the Small Town lit candles; now they are no longer called tribe members, they have a new designation.

They are called Common People!

These Common People all know that after spring a war may break out, so they live very cautiously and vigilantly; every household has stockpiled grain, and after winter passes, everyone is preparing to work the fields.

Even if they must go to war, this grain is essential, so everyone is willing to work, and to work well, to protect their homes.

In a remote spot, the excavators are still laboring in pits and frames; why? Because they are preparing to build a school.

This school had already been discussed by Nan Qinghuan and Ying; they plan to send all school‑age children to the school before this summer arrives, to study and learn literacy.

Li Xiang personally oversees the construction here; he has already told them that he will serve as a teacher, imparting knowledge to those still studying.

The night breeze blew gently; Li Xiang stood there, watching the excavators, a little lost in thought.

"Li Xiang."

Duo Luo had prepared a meal to deliver; hearing Duo Luo's voice, Li Xiang quickly turned his head toward her. In the darkness, Duo Luo carried a wooden box and approached him slowly.

A harmonious scene.

"Why did you come?"

Duo Luo, seeing him still supervising here, felt a pang of concern, "You haven't gone back to eat yet; have some first. Tomorrow we still have to return to the Tribe to move things."

Since the Rongdi have all agreed to live in the Small Town, they are also willing to move from there and become part of this town.

Common People.

Nan Qinghuan said they are all Common People.

They are no longer tribe members.

Li Xiang felt sorry for Duo Luo, reached out to take the food from her hand, then found a spot to sit down; like the supervisor, he worked very earnestly.

Tonight's food was white rice with stir‑fried mushroom; these were dried mushrooms, and it made his complexion drop. "This is…"

"It was made by Nan Qinghuan. I can't stir‑fry, but don't worry, I will learn. Want to taste it and see if it's good?"

Duo Luo had only been here a day, yet she fell in love with everything. Compared with the Tribe, this place is truly far better, especially because there is plenty of food.

She hopes to survive here, then learn some skills to start a new life. Nan Qinghuan's words make sense; everyone is progressing, and they are no different.

She also wants to cook stir‑fry for Li Xiang so he can eat his fill and stay warm.

She had been a Shaman for so many years but was not happy; now, she feels that happiness is this simple and joyful.

Li Xiang and Duo Luo sat together; he tasted the dishes made by Nan Qinghuan, and at that moment he felt a bit homesick.

Missing his parents, he also doesn't know if they are fine? It was selfish of him to stay here with Qinghuan—originally he meant to stay by her side, hoping for the day she would change her heart. Unexpectedly, he also gained a love here, and before long he will become a father.

He must take on this responsibility.

So that mother and child can have a good life.

"Is it tasty?"

Duo Luo, seeing Li Xiang silent, quickly turned his head to ask him; Li Xiang nodded and kept saying, "Delicious, very delicious."

"Li Xiang, they say the Lasi Tribe is coming to fight; should we still continue building the school?"

Duo Luo has little notion of education because she is a primitive and doesn't know what learning is for, and now everyone is saying a war is coming; how can they keep preparing without stopping? If the old tribe had known they were in danger, they would surely have summoned all tribe members to jointly protect their home.

Therefore, she doesn't quite understand Ying and their current approach.

Hearing Duo Luo's words, Li Xiang just smiled and said, "No need to worry; Ying and the Rongdi have already made arrangements. They will fight their own battles; we just build our own school."

"Is there a chance of victory?"

She wanted to know if there was a chance of victory. "Don't worry, they've arranged everything; you needn't fear, the Lasi Tribe is not something to be scared of."

Duo Luo still felt a bit worried, but Li Xiang said it was fine, so perhaps it really was fine. "Eat more; tomorrow I will also learn from Qinghuan how to cook, and later I'll make food for you, okay?"

Here, Duo Luo and Li Xiang chat happily; over there, Ying and Nan Qinghuan stand afar, watching their affectionate scene.

Ying reached out and took Nan Qinghuan's hand, giving a light smile as he looked at her, "Qinghuan, you should now believe that your senior brother will be very happy, right?"

Nan Qinghuan truly hadn't expected that her senior brother and Duo Luo would get along so well; indeed, love can really change everything.

She gently rested her head on Ying's shoulder, reached out to lightly pat her own belly; the child still has a few months before birth, yet she remains very worried.

Worried that they will go to war, worried that Ying might get injured.

She hopes everyone will be fine, so if they can coexist peacefully, that would be best.

She has a daring plan—to seek cooperation with Aurora. She is a modern person; if she were to become enemies with them, it would be really troublesome, and she doesn't want war.

However, she can find out immediately where Aurora is now; she dislikes handling matters passively and prefers to get everything done.

For example, her people have already gone to look for Aurora.

Where that girl is, Aurora is there. She wants to help Ying handle this matter; if Aurora is willing to coexist peacefully, then the Lasi Tribe is no longer a threat. She thinks that after eliminating the Lasi Tribe, she will continue to expand territory, first securing Aurora. The town's situation has just begun to recover, unsuitable for weary war; better resources should be preserved for development.

On this point, she hopes Aurora can also understand.

"Qinghuan, what are you thinking?"

Ying, seeing her silent, gently called her; Nan Qinghuan then came back to herself, lifted her gaze, and met his eyes. In the night, starlight flickered in Ying's pupils.

Like stars, dazzling and brilliant.

"Yes, senior brother is now very happy. Ying, I might have to go out in a while to handle some matters."

"Going out, where are you headed? I'll go with you. It's already dark, and outside is dangerous."

"It's fine; I'll have Youchao Xuan accompany me. Don't worry, there are now people outside the town, so it's nothing."

"What business do you need to attend to?"

Ying now doesn't want Nan Qinghuan to worry about too many things; she only needs to take good care of herself and bear a child.

Nan Qinghuan naturally doesn't want him to know she was involved with Aurora; she wants to resolve things peacefully first.

"Nothing much, just going to see an old fellow. You don't know him, and there won't be much to talk about. I'll have Youchao Xuan accompany me."

"Old fellow?"

Ying didn't understand what "old hometown" meant, but he knew she was referring to people he knew; he frowned, a little wary, yet he was no longer as anxious as before, "You don't only know the senior brother—could you also know someone here?"

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