Chapter 513: Infrastructure Blooms Across the Ancient Land

Nan Qinghuan scolded the Red Dragon; she spoke in human language that everyone could understand, and it was amazing that the Red Dragon seemed to understand as well. It blinked its eyes in silence for a moment, then lifted its neck to eat some leaves, chewing slowly. Then, right under everyone's eyes, it slowly walked toward the forest, whimpering as it went, as if reluctant to leave everything here, yet it also knew it did not belong here.

Great, Oumu really coaxed that monster away.

Isn't that right? The Goddess's Beast Taming Method really works. Great, the monster is gone.

Everyone behind them praised Nan Qinghuan's great skill, and Jiguang was also staring in amazement; no one had expected Nan Qinghuan truly possessed such ability.

Where did she learn all these abilities in the Ancient Land? Why, after she transmigrated here and got nothing, did she end up with a huge, sturdy body? "Rongdi, who taught her?"

Jiguang didn't understand; they were both transmigrants, so why was she so outstanding? Rongdi's gaze also lingered over them; he kept recalling past events, and it wasn't the first time he saw Nan Qinghuan Beast Taming—each time she amazed him.

It seemed that on this Ancient Land, there was no beast she couldn't tame.

She is the Goddess; the Goddess belongs to the Heavenly God Sect, you know? I've never seen a woman like her.

Heavenly God?

Here, Jiguang wanted to inquire about Nan Qinghuan's Beast Taming, and after the Red Dragon left, Ying finally took Nan Qinghuan's hand, his smile warm enough to melt hearts.

"Qinghuan, I knew you could do it."

Just now he was ready to kill the Red Dragon, but unexpectedly the Red Dragon, being so obedient, left.

This time, many had gathered to kill the Red Dragon, but because Nan Qinghuan arrived, everyone put down their swords; after the Red Dragon left, the other small creatures naturally departed as well.

The Na Shan Tribe experienced its liveliest event.

Excavators reclaimed farmland.

Farmland was irrigated and land divided; this place was formerly inhabited by clan members, so water sources were abundant. With water, the farmland could be irrigated, and under Nan Qinghuan's protection, all the trees that were slated for cutting were fully preserved.

The Na Shan Tribe was very bustling.

Standing atop the high treehouse, Ying, Nan Qinghuan, Rongdi and the others gazed over everything in the tribe; Rongdi's eyes were complicated—he never imagined his tribe would become farmland one day.

So many people would come to farm.

In the future, many rice grains will appear here.

There will also be plenty of wheat; he could almost see the whole area turning verdant. He had already discussed with Ying to lease it to the clan members; he would be the first Farm Owner.

The title Farm Owner was suggested by Nan Qinghuan; she thought since the tribe belonged to Rongdi, the land naturally belonged to him, so those who rented the land would pay rent or grain to him.

It is only natural.

Thus, Rongdi became one of the first rich people.

At noon, the sun blazed fiercely.

Jiguang saw the excavators working the land, and a smile curled at the corner of her mouth, delighted—she never imagined she'd become a Landlord Lady.

"Nan Qinghuan, are you sure that beast won't return?"

Jiguang was still worried, fearing the beast might come back to cause trouble; after all, if all the clan members arrived, this place would become a manor, and a single foot could crush many.

So whether it will return is a question.

Nan Qinghuan sensed Jiguang's worry, walked to her side and patted her shoulder, "Don't worry, it has already gone to the Primeval Forest; I discussed with Ying, and we won't clear that area."

"No clearing, why?"

Jiguang didn't understand why not clear. Nan Qinghuan smiled, "It's simple: human expansion must have limits. We can't devour animal territories unchecked for development. This was once the Na Shan Tribe; we can turn it into a granary, but we must still leave space for animals to live. Humans and animals coexisting peacefully is the natural order; we must not destroy it, or it leads to extermination, which benefits us nothing. Jiguang, what do you think?"

Jiguang's expression darkened at her words; indeed, Nan Qinghuan was truly impressive.

She even implemented human-animal harmony in the Ancient Land.

She sighed deeply, "Alright, you are the Goddess; you decide. As long as these animals don't return, there's no problem."

Rongdi echoed, "They won't. These animals fear people; now that someone is farming here, they won't come back. This matter is finally settled. Ying, when we return I'll treat you to a drink."

"Sure, I heard some new wine from elsewhere arrived, tastes good; shall we try it tonight?"

"Then we won't leave until we're drunk."

"Haha"

From the treehouse came Rongdi and Ying's hearty laughter; not far away, Ji Lei saw them standing there, hurriedly ran up, "Ying, Rongdi."

Ji Lei's arrival meant there was business.

Ying straightened his back, "Speak, what's the matter?"

Ji Lei looked at everyone, "Yao discovered evidence of the Baiqi Tribe; they've already detained the people. They bought many weapons and are preparing to leave."

"What, people from the Baiqi Tribe came and bought many weapons?"

Rongdi hadn't expected people from the Baiqi Tribe to come to the Small Town; he knew that tribe—it was a powerful large tribe across Jiuzhou. Moreover, after years of no contact, he heard they were prosperous, had tamed horses as war mounts, and built towering houses, very beautiful. But because they were too far, he hadn't seen their development himself. Now he heard their people had penetrated the Small Town and bought many weapons.

What are they planning? To wage war? Beastmen are cautious, "Ying, let's go back now and see what they truly intend. If they plan to attack us, we should prepare early."

That day, the Na Shan Tribe reclaimed land and became bustling.

After Rongdi and Ying left, Jiguang and Nan Qinghuan remained there watching; they were to supervise construction here. Of course, to finish building quickly, they had already planned to camp here. Fortunately, some of the old caves were habitable, and many of those clearing the land were former natives of the Na Shan Tribe, so they could find places to stay.

A breeze stirred, bringing waves of scorching sun.

Nan Qinghuan noticed the weather growing hotter.

"We need to speed up the progress; once these farmlands are reclaimed, we'll sow Grain Seed immediately, and by May the scent of rice will fill the mountains."

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