Chapter 569: Who Says Women Can

Nan Qinghuan remembered that a few days ago Youchao Xuan had told her something: he said that nearby there is a tribe called Baishan Tribe, and they have an herb called Guxiang Grass; it is said to be excellent for fetuses, and pregnant women who take it will have very healthy children. How about we try to find a way to get Guxiang Grass.

Guxiang Grass

What?

Jiguang was speechless, "Do you really believe there's such a treasure here?"

"Whether you believe it or not, just try and you'll know. For now, don't tell my senior brother about this, so he won't worry. I'll figure out a way to get the Guxiang Grass."

"Nan Qinghuan, why do I feel like you're now a bandit old woman?"

Jiguang, seeing Nan Qinghuan's change, also found it unbelievable; her eyes were predatory. Had she been here long enough to learn to fight for things? "Whatever she looks like, as long as we can get this thing, that's enough. I must protect senior brother's child."

"Fine, then stop talking. Shall we do it together?"

Jiguang was also very loyal; Nan Qinghuan looked at her big belly and shook her head, "You stop this. Just nurture the fetus and wait for Rongdi to return."

"When will they return?"

When Rongdi was mentioned, Jiguang missed him a lot, and wondered if the man missed her too? "Soon, next month perhaps; I heard half of Jiuzhou has already been conquered."

"Half?"

Jiguang was astonished, because she hadn't received such news; she could only inquire, but with communications poor now, she couldn't get real‑time information.

"Yes, half. A Kingdom is about to arise over Jiuzhou. Jiguang, we have created a miracle."

Jiguang knew exactly what that meant: it seemed the Ancient Tribe was truly about to vanish from the earth.

She was about to speak when Li Xiang's voice came from behind, "Jiguang, is my child okay?"

Li Xiang came to ask; what else could she say but that mother and child were safe, but who is Li Xiang? She couldn't deceive him.

"No, you're lying to me."

Li Xiang's words left Nan Qinghuan and Jiguang a bit at a loss, "Senior brother…"

"Junior sister, stop hiding it from me. Tell me exactly what's going on."

Indeed, Li Xiang saw fresh blood on Duo Luo's trousers and anticipated trouble, but Jiguang said nothing was wrong, and Duo Luo also said nothing was wrong. He had studied biology; if they're bleeding, that's not a good sign.

Jiguang looked at Nan Qinghuan and said, "Since he figured it out himself, there's nothing I can do. Fine, I found that your child's fetal heartbeat isn't stable; I discovered it during today's check. It's troublesome— even if born, there could be cardiac or pulmonary failure. You know we have no modern rescue equipment here; Ancient People rely on luck when giving birth."

Hearing Jiguang's words, Li Xiang was very nervous, "Is there any way?"

"There is."

This was Nan Qinghuan speaking, "Senior brother, don't worry. I heard Youchao Xuan say there's a small tribe that has a miraculous heart‑protecting medicine. I'll go find them and discuss how to obtain it."

"What heart‑protecting medicine? I'll figure out a way."

"Senior brother, you should now take good care of your sister‑in‑law; I'll handle the medicine."

As soon as Nan Qinghuan finished speaking, Youchao Xuan's voice came from behind.

"Goddess, something's wrong."

Upon hearing it's bad, Nan Qinghuan was neither hurried nor anxious; she had seen every storm and wave, and was now immune.

"What happened?"

Youchao Xuan hurried over, glanced at them, "We received news that the Clan Leader of the Baishan Tribe brought many people to attack us. Damn, they must have learned that all our people went to war, so they came to besiege us."

"What?"

Baishan Tribe.

Isn't that the tribe that has the Herbal Medicine? They're arriving just in time; I was just about to look for them.

"Looking for them?"

Youchao Xuan didn't quite understand what Nan Qinghuan meant by looking for them. "How many of them are there, and where did they come from?"

Nan Qinghuan had now become a war strategist; she had taken down the City Lord of Dragon City, and she paid no heed to the petty Baishan Tribe.

Youchao Xuan hurriedly told her everything. Hearing this, Li Xiang got an idea, "Since that's the case, why not surprise them and trap them to death inside the city? Junior sister, what do you think?"

"Trapped to death inside the city?"

Nan Qinghuan thought for a moment, then shook her head, "No need. I have a better solution. They aren't acting on a whim; they've been planning this for a long time. So we should open the city gates and let them in."

"What, open the gates?"

Youchao Xuan thought it improper; opening the gates when we have few people would be… "Exactly, they assumed all our people left for the great battle, so they came to deal with us. Since that's the case, why not give them a chance—a classic trap?"

Hearing Nan Qinghuan's words, Jiguang thought it doable and nodded, "Alright, these Ancient People are very arrogant; when our men left, they came to attack us. Fine, we'll do as Nan Qinghuan suggested."

Youchao Xuan and Li Xiang exchanged glances; he also prepared to try, "Alright, I'll get everyone to cooperate with us."

That day, Kuaihuo City was invaded by Baishan Tribe members. The Baishan Tribe originally lived far away, up in the high mountains, and never mingled with those below, so Ying had never considered exterminating them, but unexpectedly they came down the mountain looking for trouble.

Since they came to attack, naturally they prepared to meet them.

At noon, the sun blazed fiercely!

The summer heat was intense, scorching everyone to a dark hue. The Baishan Tribe wasn't many; about a hundred came. They had learned that Ying and his people were absent, and the main force was no longer planning a sneak attack.

If they succeeded, they would no longer have to suffer in their current place; the city had everything. That's why the Baishan Tribe Leader wanted to attack Kuaihuo City.

As long as they capture this place, their tribe can enjoy a happy life; who wouldn't want a good life? The raiding mindset is deeply rooted in Ancient People. Outside the city, the tribe leader sat atop a tall horse; the leader was a young boy, wearing black clothes, looking very stylish, about eighteen or nineteen years old, barefoot, with a pair of blue eyes.

He, seated on the horse, scanned the surroundings and called, "Come, people!"

Someone quickly stepped forward, respectfully saluting, "Hail, Tribe Leader, we are ready; give your command."

The youth lifted his head, coldly staring at the three characters "Kuaihuo City". He recalled how he almost got buried alive when repairing the Great Wall.

Yes, he's back, seeking revenge!

"Break through the main gate; once inside, do not harm others. As long as they surrender, that's enough."

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