Chapter 465: The Beastman

Rongdi kept coughing and shouting, and Jiguang didn't expect that the proud Beastman was now being dealt with by this bone; she couldn't help but want to mock him.

"So you have something you're afraid of too. I've already taken it out for you, no need to thank me. You should eat less of this human flesh; it's not good for your body."

Leaving that remark, Jiguang turned to leave, but Rongdi's impression of her improved this time, "Stop!"

Jiguang thought she was looking for trouble, grew a bit nervous and stepped back step by step, "I told you not to get worked up. I'm not your enemy now. You heard clearly just now: I and Ying Town have already made peace. After tonight I will leave this place and won't come back."

No matter how formidable Jiguang was, she was still just a woman; sunlight bathed her face, which was a bit tanned, but Rongdi found her not that unattractive.

On the contrary, when she had just pulled the bone spur from him, his eyes were full of her, because this woman was the first person who dared to pry open his mouth.

She even pushed that thing deep into his mouth.

If this had been before, he would have killed her, but now… a strange feeling rose inside him. This woman is very brave, as brave as Nan Qinghuan!

He used to think that across Jiuzhou only one woman dared treat him that way; now… "What do you want? I told you I won't be your enemy."

Jiguang didn't know what Rongdi was thinking, felt a bit scared and could only retreat step by step, "Don't come any closer, or I'll go tell Nan Qinghuan."

Jiguang turned to run, but Rongdi suddenly shouted, "Thank you."

"What?"

Jiguang thought her ears were malfunctioning—this Beastman thanking her? She furrowed her brows, a little puzzled, "What did you just say?"

"I said, thank you for helping me."

Rongdi stepped forward and looked at Jiguang; under the sunlight, Jiguang's face was flushed and unusually pretty, and at that moment Rongdi's heart raced.

He hadn't felt this in a long time.

He had felt it before when he saw Nan Qinghuan, but… "No need to be formal, I'll go first."

"Wait, Jiguang, I'll be blunt: if you dare entertain thoughts of attacking, you saw what happened to Luosang; the fate of Luosang will be the fate of your tribe, and you…"

He strode forward, then suddenly bent close to her ear and chuckled low, "I'll eat you, swallow you whole, so you won't cause trouble anymore."

Leaving that remark, Rongdi suddenly fluttered his wings; after three wing‑flaps he happily strode toward the Small Town, leaving Jiguang standing there dumbfounded.

Rongdi went crazy? It must be, it must be!

He flapped his wings at himself—what for, to fan the air? "Congratulations, Jiguang."

Suddenly a voice from behind—Nan Qinghuan's—came out; it turned out Nan Qinghuan hadn't left at all, but was standing there with Li Xiang, watching the scene they had just witnessed.

When Li Xiang learned about Jiguang, he hurried forward, "Where did you come from?"

The official glanced at Li Xiang, "Why are you asking that, Nan Qinghuan? You said congratulations to me—what happy occasion do I have now?"

Nan Qinghuan and Li Xiang exchanged glances; she smiled, "Perhaps you still don't understand the rules here."

"Rules? What rules? This Ancient Land has no real rules; everything is decided by strength. Isn't that what you use to suppress me?"

"That's different. Beastmen's rule is that when they see someone they like, they flutter their wings three times. I just saw Rongdi do that, so you must have caught his eye—hard to do. Rongdi rejects many women, yet he chose you, the leader of the Giant Tribe; your height actually matches his well."

Rongdi was also tall, and Jiguang wasn't short either; it really was a perfect match.

Now it's settled—Rongdi has a woman he likes, everyone is happy; now it depends on Jiguang's thoughts.

"What, you say Rongdi likes me?"

"What else would you think? It's the Beastmen's way of courting, just like us giving roses nowadays. Congratulations."

"You…"

Jiguang realized that Li Xiang also came from that place. "That's right, my senior brother also came from there."

"I see, that explains it. No wonder you can make explosives, and why a Beastman like Rongdi could figure out merging with Ying. Turns out you have a strategist by your side."

"Jiguang, since we all come from the same place, we naturally understand the law of history: unification is the trend, and ending such disputes will bring better days."

"Alright, I don't need you to lecture me. I did go to school after all, so rest assured. I'll take my tribe and leave tomorrow. However, Nan Qinghuan, you must keep your promise to me; otherwise, if you break your word, I'll eventually turn against you."

"Don't worry, I'll make everything convenient for you. I've already told Ying, and he agreed."

"Qinghuan…"

A voice from behind—Axi's—said, "Qinghuan, we've already lit the Bonfire, we can begin; Ying is waiting for you."

Hearing that the Bonfire was ready, Nan Qinghuan smiled, "Very well, then let's enjoy, and let you experience the Bonfire banquet of the Remote Antiquity Era."

That night was extremely unforgettable for Jiguang.

Why? Because here she felt the respect given to a guest, and there was an abundance of food—sweet potatoes, rice, dishes, bamboo shoots, and other stir‑fried foods she had never eaten before.

At that moment she truly realized that Nan Qinghuan had brought modern civilization here, while watching her own tribe's greedy faces.

Jiguang's heart was uneasy; she kept drinking sip after sip from the cup, and her mood wasn't good.

Why? Because as Clan Leader she was incompetent; her tribe still lived in poverty, so she made a pact with Nan Qinghuan.

Her tribe could receive the food here and some essential supplies; of course, Nan Qinghuan also gave them a concession, just to keep them docile.

In fact, she knew Nan Qinghuan's move was merely a delaying tactic, so her tribe might eventually disappear.

Thinking of that made her mood even more bitter.

One bowl after another of Fruit Wine—this wine, just like modern Fruit Wine, wasn't intoxicating at all; it was smooth and pleasant to drink!

Eventually she became a bit drunk, but she kept drinking, hoping to relieve the melancholy in her heart. She thought she could stay here for many days, yet she had achieved nothing; now she was still being tightly held by Nan Qinghuan.

Very unpleasant.

Just as she was about to continue drinking, suddenly a pair of strong hands stopped her from drinking.

"Stop drinking, you're already drunk."