Chapter 258 Bai Ling's Thoughts
Chapter 258 Bai Ling's Thoughts
This matter needs to be discussed with Chief Zhan. After hearing Hui and Yu's request, Zhan thought for a moment and then summoned four tribesmen. Two of these four tribesmen were skilled at building kang (heated brick beds), and the other two were very talented at farming. The tribe was quite busy at the moment, and some orcs had gone to other tribes to help build houses, so there really weren't many people available.
After thanking Yu repeatedly, Zhan said, "Take some cassava back with you, it has a high yield, and some other seeds as well. Ling can help you choose them."
Bai Ling said, "Leave this to me. Tomorrow I'll ask two Sky Beastmen to escort Uncle and the others back, so they can be back in two or three days."
The two elderly men were naturally reluctant to see their son leave again after just returning home. However, their son had important matters to attend to, so even though they were very reluctant, they had no choice but to pack their things and send their son away.
When Huiheyu arrived, she carried three baskets, but when she left, she carried more than ten baskets, which made Huiheyu feel very embarrassed.
Grandpa Yue said as he packed the things, "There's nothing to be embarrassed about. We have enough food at home, so I'll bring you some extra. Cook the vermicelli a little longer before eating it; make sure it's fully cooked. If you really don't know how to cook it, just ask the orcs from the tribe who came with us, and also ask them to teach you how to cook cassava. The remaining bean flour and vermicelli are also meant to be cooked. The soybean paste is all in jars; you'll need to carry it on the way so the jars don't break. I've wrapped the spice powder in animal hide; just add a little when you cook the meat."
Grandpa Yue said from the side, "Don't skimp on the dried meat we brought for the journey. The orcs from the High Tree Tribe and the Sky Orcs will be with you on the way back, so make sure they eat well."
The two elderly people would say something, and Yu would nod in response, until finally they didn't know what to say next.
Grandpa Yue said again, "Tomorrow morning I will dig up some sweet grass, put it in a basket along with the soil, and plant it as soon as you get back. I asked Ling, and it only takes two or three days to get there. The sweet grass can be successfully transplanted."
Sweet grass is a food that all beastmen love to eat. Now every household in the tribe grows sweet grass. The two old men also wanted their son to eat sweet grass. Yue's grandfather specially asked Bai Ling and confirmed that the journey of two or three days should be fine. So he decided to go and dig some sweet grass for his son to take with him tomorrow.
Yue also prepared some things for her uncle and her younger uncle, which were four iron tools: "Uncle, this long knife is for you, the cleaver is for your younger uncle, and the two daggers are for your two older brothers."
Hui and Yu waved their hands repeatedly, saying that they already felt bad for the two old people who had prepared so many things for them, and they absolutely could not accept Yue's ironware.
Ironware is too precious for them to accept.
Yue stuffed the four iron tools into a basket and said, "Uncle, little uncle, I still have a lot of iron pieces that I haven't used yet. You can keep these iron tools."
Yue's great-uncle also said from the side, "Yue gave these to you, so take them. Having iron tools will make hunting and gathering much easier."
Grandpa Yue also tried to persuade her, and finally, after the two elders convinced her that the ironware was not really valuable to Yue, she and Yu accepted it.
Bai Ling also packed some seeds for Huiheyu: "Uncle, little uncle, I have already instructed the tribesmen about farming. Just listen to him. The chief also welcomes people from your tribe to come and learn. Your tribe can send people over at any time."
They thanked the fish repeatedly, eager to return and share the good news with their clan.
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As Yue's prospective partner, Bai Ling also saw off Yue's uncles and great-uncles. They had just returned and were about to leave again, and Bai Ling was very reluctant to leave her father and father. But there was nothing that could be done. She could only wait until things were settled before visiting her father and father again.
The Sky Orcs slowly flew into the sky, with several Sky Orcs standing on their backs, waving to those seeing them off. The Sky Orcs flapped their wings, bidding farewell to the orcs on the ground, before flying into the distance.
Only when the sky beastmen were completely out of sight did the beastmen on the ground disperse. Bai Ling stopped picking mulberry leaves and decided to plant millet, sorghum, and other unfamiliar seeds.
Not all of the newly reclaimed fields in the tribe this year have been cultivated, which is perfect for Bai Ling. The Third Elder and the Great Elder of the Central Tribe came to help, and the land was cleared in less than a day.
When planting, the Grand Elder stayed by Bai Ling's side every step of the way. In the Central Tribe, planting seeds involved digging a hole in the ground with a stone knife and then throwing the seeds in. It was nothing like the High Tree Tribe, which was so much easier and less laborious. No wonder the High Tree Tribe's crops grew so well. With such careful tending, how could they not grow well?
The elder of the central tribe loved to stay by Bai Ling's side, watching him raise silkworms, take care of crops, and do carpentry. The elder didn't talk much, but he saw everything Bai Ling did. He even had the idea of bringing Bai Ling back to his own tribe.
The Central Tribe is far more powerful and prosperous than the High Tree Tribe. He believes that if Ling goes there, he will definitely create more good things and bring greater changes to the Beastman Continent.
But the elder knew this was impossible; Bai Ling's family and loved ones were all in the Gaoshu tribe, how could he bear to leave?
However, inviting Bai Ling to visit the central tribe is a good idea. If Bai Ling stays long enough, he will definitely bring about significant changes to the tribe.
However, this matter is not urgent; we should wait a little longer.
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Bai Ling found Zhan; he had some things he wanted to discuss with the clan leader.
The orcs from nearby tribes and the orcs from the central tribe have already begun learning iron smelting. Zhan is in high spirits every day, and even his serious face has become much more energetic.
After having lunch, Bai Ling arrived at the Zhan family's house. They had just finished lunch as well, and the family was sitting inside talking. When they saw Bai Ling arrive, Zhan's partner and children quickly greeted her.
Zhan's child was good friends with Chen and often went to Bai Ling's house to eat delicious food. When he saw Bai Ling, he smiled and said, "Brother Ling, do you need to see my father?"
Bai Ling nodded and said, "Yes, I have something to discuss with the clan leader."
Zhan's partner and child went back to the bedroom, leaving the main room for the two of them. Zhan said directly, "Ling, just say what you want to say."
Bai Ling came to discuss something with Zhan: whether it was possible to find some Sky Beastmen to settle in the tribe.
Sky Orcs are the kings of the sky, and they are much faster than land orcs. Since the arrival of the Sky Orcs in the central tribe, the speed of communication within the tribe has increased many times over.
If there were Sky Orcs in the tribe, it would be much easier to handle any emergencies or send messages.
After listening to Bai Ling's words, Zhan pondered for a moment and said, "Ling, what you said makes sense. The Sky Beastmen have indeed helped us a lot. If there were Sky Beastmen in the tribe, it would be much easier for us to do things."
"But there are no Sky Orcs in the nearby tribes. How can we find Sky Orcs who are willing to come and live in our tribes?"
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