Chapter 537, How Embarrassing

Translator: Silavin

 

“If that’s the case, then using our transport vehicle to get there would only take two days.” Su Bai said with a smile.

 

Although hot air balloons were not the fastest transportation vehicle, they were certainly faster than walking. Moreover, now that it was the snow season, flying in the sky with hot air balloons would be considerably safer.

 

“What exactly are your transport vehicles? Why are they so amazing?” Shaman Lu Zheng asked curiously.

 

He felt that the Flame Dragon Tribe had become extraordinary now, no longer the same Tribe as before. This could be discerned simply from looking at their Shaman.

 

He was acquainted with the Old Shaman of the Flame Dragon Tribe—no, perhaps not quite acquainted, merely having met once. So, when he saw Su Bai, he was rather incredulous.

 

Because this person was different from the one in his memory, which had made him somewhat angry. However, the fact that they would select such a young person as their Successor indicated that the Flame Dragon Tribe was different from before.

 

“You’ll know when the time comes. If you’re willing to cooperate, then I’ll send people over in a few days.” Su Bai said earnestly.

 

This matter could not be delayed any longer, because the snow season had already passed for a few days, and there was not much time left before eternal night. Furthermore, they still needed to prepare some weapons.

 

“Alright, then could you add a bit more? One ceramic piece for one Tribe seems rather meagre.” Shaman Lu Zheng said, looking at him with expectant eyes.

 

“Ceramics are extremely precious items in our Tribe. Not everyone can have them, and our Tribe doesn’t have many either. One ceramic piece per Tribe is already the best offer I can make. Originally, I was thinking of three Tribes for one ceramic piece.” Su Bai said, pretending it was difficult.

 

In truth, ceramics were very abundant in the Flame Dragon Tribe. Apart from some decorative pieces displayed in Yong’an Building, the homes of the Chieftain and the Head of the Hunting Team also had them. They were not particularly rare items now.

 

“Very well, let’s proceed as you’ve suggested then.” Shaman Lu Zheng said, actually feeling he was getting quite a good deal.

 

However, on the surface, he still had to negotiate a bit for himself. After all, having more would naturally be better.

 

“Good, then I shall return to our Tribe and not disturb you further.” Su Bai said, rising and clapping his hands.

 

The main reason was that it was too cold staying here. He needed to hurry back to stay inside Yong’an Building, where it was warm.

 

Having been here for only a short while, he could feel the cold wind from outside constantly blowing in. The fire pit in the middle of the wooden house was swaying with the wind, looking as though it might be extinguished at any moment.

 

“I’d like to send someone to your Tribe to have a look, to see exactly what sort of situation your Tribe is in,” Shaman Lu Zheng suddenly said.

 

He wanted to see what the Flame Dragon Tribe had become. Why did they suddenly want to make this decision?

 

Had the Flame Dragon Tribe become like the Spotted Deer Tribe, possessing the necessary conditions to establish a market?

 

“Sure. Who would you like to send with us?” Su Bai nodded. This was no problem at all.

 

In fact, it would be good to let others see the development of the Flame Dragon Tribe. After seeing it, they would definitely be more willing to help, and might even beg to know their methods.

 

“I’ll let Ah Liv go with you. Since she’s so eager to go out, let her go back with you,” Shaman Lu Zheng said.

 

He had originally intended to properly punish his Granddaughter. During the snow season, instead of staying in the wooden house, she had actually ran to the river to try and catch fish. How ridiculous.

 

Moreover, she had set a very bad example for the Tribe. As punishment, he would let her go to the Flame Dragon Tribe to conduct an inspection. This would also serve as an explanation to the Tribe’s people.

 

After hearing this, Ah Liv immediately widened her eyes, suddenly feeling rather happy inside, for no other reason than that she could go out.

 

She was the type who could not stay idle in the Tribe, which was why she repeatedly wanted to go out. This punishment was actually like a reward for her.

 

“Good, I’m willing to go,” Ah Liv said without hesitation. At this moment, she had to agree immediately.

 

*Step step step…*

 

Su Bai was not concerned with how their Tribe would arrange things. In any case, at this moment, he just wanted to hurry back to his own Tribe.

 

Also he needed to prepare some things useful for the development of his Tribe. Recently, thoughts had been surging like a spring in his mind, so he wanted to quickly record all these things or present them.

 

Since he had been out relaxing for some time now, he should return and properly prepare for the Tribe’s development. There was still a long way to go before the Tribe became a city.

 

Yan Hua and the others inside also felt rather cold. They actually found it less cold when moving about outside. Moreover, they were all wearing cloaks, yet even so they felt cold. One could imagine how the people of the Green Vine Tribe must have felt.

 

Everyone left the Green Vine Tribe, and after boarding the sled, they headed towards Flame Dragon Tribe.

 

Ah Liv sat on the sled with a look of shock on her face. This was her first time experiencing this kind of transportation vehicle.

 

She gripped the handrails of the sled tightly with both hands, afraid she might fall off or that it might overturn.

 

“This is really too thrilling. What is this thing?” Ah Liv asked, trying to suppress her fear.

 

“This is a transportation vehicle that can travel on ice. Only our Flame Dragon Tribe has it,” Sha Lan explained. She wanted to laugh seeing Ah Liv like this. She had not expected her to be so frightened—one could clearly see that her hands were tensed up.

 

“I see… I see,” Ah Liv said with a forced smile, her facial expression somewhat stiff.

 

Perhaps it was because it was too cold. The sled’s speed could be said to be quite fast, so the wind blowing against them was also strong. The young woman was not wearing much, so she felt rather cold.

 

“What kind of beasts are those?” Ah Liv was also curious about the two dogs running ahead.

 

“Our Shaman says they’re sled dogs. I’m not too clear either. It’s also my first time seeing them.” Sha Lan explained. Despite her cat-like features, she quite liked them. She felt they looked honest and simple.

 

“What are sled dogs? What a strange name…” Ah Liv said, her speech becoming somewhat stiff.

 

Her hands were still gripping the handrails tightly, looking as though she had received some great fright.

 

“Don’t worry, nothing will happen.” Yan Hua said, patting her hands. She was not holding onto anything at the moment, thoroughly enjoying this feeling.

 

Yan Hua had already grown accustomed to this sled. Moreover, when she first rode it, she had not been worried either. Instead, she had found it rather fun and had wanted to control the sled herself.

 

“It’s alright, I think I’d better keep holding on.” Ah Liv laughed awkwardly, not daring to let go of her hands.

 

She turned to look at her Tribespeople and discovered they were equally frightened, their faces pale with fear.

 

Seeing others in the same state, she could not help but breathe a sigh of relief, feeling at least she was not the only one.