Chapter 981, The Astonished Two Sisters

Translator: Silavin

 

The rain of the rainy season fell like pearls from a broken string, continuously dropping from the sky.

 

The *pitter patter* was very loud. Different sounds arose from different surfaces. If someone with leisure and refined taste came to listen, they might even consider it beautiful music.

 

“Shaman, the Chieftain has brought two Sisters. Would you like to meet them?” Yu Ying’s voice was very soft.

 

There was no other reason. Su Bai was quietly reading a book, and Yu Ying was afraid of disturbing him.

 

“Two Sisters? Who?” Su Bai looked up and asked.

 

“It seems they were discovered by chance. The Chieftain said you would know once you met them.” Yu Ying continued.

 

“Didn’t I say before? The Chieftain can come in directly in future without asking me…” Su Bai put down his book, which was about management.

 

“Because the Shaman was busy, when the Chieftain saw this at the door, he withdrew.” Yu Ying did not dare raise her head.

 

Seeing her expression, Su Bai knew Yu Ying had misunderstood and thought he was angry. He stood up and said gently, “I’m not angry. Let the Chieftain come in.”

 

“Yes.” Yu Ying’s face immediately brightened with joy, and she went to the door to summon the Chieftain.

 

“Shaman, I heard everything. It’s not Xiao Yu’s fault. I was the one who insisted on doing it this way.” As soon as Yan Jiao entered, he immediately explained.

 

He knew Yu Ying had always been very diligent and cared for the Shaman greatly. He did not want such an excellent Shaman Priestess to be wrongly faulted.

 

“I’m not angry. Xiao Yu has always been great at her job. Relax.” The corner of Su Bai’s mouth twitched. [Why is everyone second-guessing me like this?]

 

He truly wanted to say, ‘I’m not a tyrant, I’m a benevolent ruler’. [Never mind. The thinking of people in the primitive era is like this. Always on edge over their superior… It will be too hard to correct.]

 

Su Bai looked at the two girls at the doorway, his gaze indicating to the Chieftain to explain.

 

Yan Jiao reacted immediately and hastily said, “Oh, it’s like this, Shaman. When the Warriors were on patrol, they discovered some drawings, so I brought them over.”

 

“Drawings?” Su Bai raised an eyebrow slightly. Bringing the drawings over would have sufficed. Why bring the people along as well? Anyone unaware might think they had committed some terrible crime.

 

“Shaman, these are two of what we’ve collected. There are quite a few of them.” Yan Jiao passed over a stack of leaves.

 

Su Bai took the leaves and began examining them one by one. The drawings on them were almost all done with charcoal.

 

The leaves were not green leaves but rather very dried leaves, and they were also quite flat and resilient.

 

These types of leaves were collected by many people because when strung together they could serve as clothing. With enough of them, they could cover someone quite well.

 

“The drawings on them are all decent. Although not particularly refined yet, they’re still very impressive.” Su Bai continued to praise them.

 

The leaves depicted daily life in the Tribe, such as scenes of Warriors passing by on patrol, the Tribe during rainfall, scenarios of women chatting while idle, and so on. In short, they were comprehensible.

 

According to Su Bai’s assessment, in modern times, these drawings could be considered excellent student work, though they still required careful refinement.

 

“I was also startled when I saw them, but I didn’t know how to handle it, so I could only bring them to see the Shaman.” Yan Jiao said seriously.

 

Su Bai nodded thoughtfully and said, “Bring the two of them in. I’ll ask them directly.”

 

Since the people had already been brought here, wouldn’t it be better to ask them directly?

 

Yan Jiao nodded, turned around, and had someone else bring them in.

 

As the Tribe’s Chieftain, there were many matters requiring his attention. Since the Shaman was going to meet them, he might as well hurry off to attend to other business.

 

“Shaman!” The two Sisters spoke, trembling.

 

Wen and Min both dared not raise their heads. The aura emanating from Su Bai was far too powerful. Moreover, the Yong’an Building was a place the two Sisters had always dreamed of. Now that they had suddenly arrived, they were somewhat caught off guard.

 

Long ago in the Tribe, they had constantly heard everyone praising the Shaman. Some even said the Yong’an Building was the most blissful place in this world.

 

The two Sisters had heard such talk frequently. Being personally brought here by the Chieftain, it would be abnormal if they were not frightened.

 

“En, don’t be nervous. I don’t eat people. Did you draw these together?” Su Bai could see both Sisters were trembling continuously.

 

He began to doubt himself inwardly. [Am I so scary? Why is my face frightening two girls like this? This is somewhat disheartening.]

 

Min immediately shook her head and, mustering her courage, raised her head to say, “These drawings were all done by me alone. They have nothing to do with my Little Sister.”

 

She thought these drawings had displeased the Shaman, or perhaps they had no right to draw. After all, people who could draw were truly very, very rare.

 

Min could only immediately assume this responsibility. That way, if the Shaman were to punish anyone, he would only punish her.

 

“Older Sister!” Wen was just about to say something when Min immediately covered her mouth, and both bowed their heads low.

 

Seeing this, Su Bai naturally understood the meaning. He smiled and said, “You needn’t be afraid. I’m not asking who drew them to punish you, but to reward you.”

 

He made his tone as gentle as possible. One could see the girls truly feared the Shaman’s status.

 

“Shaman, is this true?” Min immediately raised her head.

 

She was still somewhat dubious inwardly. In any case, as long as the Shaman did not blame them, that was fine. As for rewards, they did not matter.

 

“Of course it’s true. Why would I deceive you? This is a strength, a good thing, your talent. Why would you be blamed for it?” Su Bai drank some tea.

 

He picked up two oranges from the table and passed them over, indicating they should relax.

 

Min tremblingly accepted the oranges. Her fearful thoughts began to settle. She slowly said, “Actually, those drawings were all done by my Little Sister. She’s truly very skilled at drawing.”

 

She could sense that the aura emanating from the Shaman was no longer oppressive and was beginning to feel gentle.

 

“No, no, no. Those drawings were all done by Older Sister. Shaman, please reward her.” Wen immediately spoke up.

 

The Younger Sister was also very sensible. She only wanted her Elder Sister to receive the reward. Nothing else mattered.

 

“Ha ha ha ha… you will both be rewarded.” Su Bai smiled and continued asking, “Are you willing to properly learn how to draw?”

 

Now that a talent has finally appeared, it must be properly cultivated. He could also relax somewhat in future. After all, talented people in drawing were not numerous.

 

“Learn how to draw?” Both Sisters froze simultaneously.

 

They had never imagined they would receive such treatment. They had originally thought they would be scolded and had been terribly frightened inwardly.

 

“That’s right. Do you want to learn?” Su Bai asked again.

 

Min and Wen suddenly did not know how to respond.