Chapter 722, New Transportation Vehicle?

Translator: Silavin

 

The ship gradually approached the Flame Dragon Tribe. Everyone disembarked, returning to the Tribe.

 

At the Tribe entrance, only carriages awaited. Yan Hua and the others boarded.

 

*Step step step…*

 

Half an hour later, they arrived beneath the Yong’an Building. Sha Lan, carrying the Water Beaver, accompanied Yan Hua upstairs.

 

“Shaman, we’ve returned,” Yan Hua said, blinking her red eyes as she reached the second floor.

 

Sha Lan followed closely behind, firmly embracing the Water Beaver, which remained compliant without struggling.

 

“How was your journey these past few days? Did you enjoy yourselves?” Su Bai enquired.

 

“It was fun.” Yan Hua responded cheerfully.

 

Yan Hua naturally felt delighted. Simply leaving the Tribe was happiness.

 

“Yeah. I witnessed many things I’ve never seen before.” Sha Lan quickly added.

 

Su Bai observed the beast in Sha Lan’s embrace, enquiring with curiosity, “Is that your new companion?”

 

“En. I acquired it this morning. It now accompanies me.” Sha Lan replied happily.

 

Sha Lan continuously gazed down at the Water Beaver, finding its round form exceptionally adorable.

 

“What is this species called? Where did you acquire it? It seems quite blue.” Su Bai asked.

 

“This is a Water Beaver. While we progressed along the river…” Sha Lan enthusiastically recounted the circumstances.

 

She had long desired a companion beast. Observing Rolly, Ah Hen, and Ye Jiu’s wolf only intensified that wish.

 

“I understand. This little one appears to favour you because you rescued it.” Su Bai smiled.

 

“Yup. And it is so cute. I really want to keep it.” Sha Lan declared without hesitation.

 

Sha Lan now embraced it firmly, reluctant to release it, finding the sensation remarkably comfortable.

 

“If that’s what you want and poses no threat, sure, keep it.” Su Bai said, raising his tea cup for a sip.

 

“It’s so adorable. Not the slightest bit dangerous.” Sha Lan urgently assured.

 

“I shall apply my Shaman Technique to it. That will be additional security.” Su Bai offered.

 

Sha Lan nodded repeatedly, carrying the Water Beaver forward. “Thank you, Shaman. That was precisely my thought.”

 

She reasoned that if the Water Beaver was to accompany her permanently, the Shaman Technique would be necessary.

 

Similar to the previous situation with Peak Eagle. This would ensure obedience to her commands without concerns about excessive wildness.

 

“How is the Sea Fish Tribe doing?” Su Bai enquired while applying the Taming Skill to the Water Beaver.

 

Sha Lan continued observing the Water Beaver while speaking, “Sea Fish Tribe is being managed quite effectively. While some resist the new administration, the issues remain minimal.”

 

“Resistance to new management is natural. It will improve gradually. Has everyone received work assignments?” Su Bai continued.

 

“Everyone has work now. Reliable individuals were assigned to salt drying. Unreliable ones perform manual labour within the Tribe.” Sha Lan immediately reported.

 

“That’s good,” Su Bai withdrew his hands, continuing, “Did you teach them the fishing methods as I requested?”

 

“We did. They learn rapidly, successfully catching substantial quantities of fish,” Sha Lan nodded repeatedly.

 

The fishing methods involved hooks and vine nets for coastal waters exclusively, naturally. Venturing too far risked being swept away by waves. Consequently, they could not capture particularly large fish.

 

Their maritime transportation remained wood rafts, requiring extreme caution to avoid being carried away by currents.

 

“Great. Safety remains the top priority. Once ship production increases, they can venture out by ship as well.” Su Bai nodded.

 

“Previously, incidents have occurred where people got swept into the sea. So, they would be on guard out at sea.” Sha Lan quickly confirmed.

 

“But, constructing one ship requires a considerable amount of time. The Sea Fish Tribe likely won’t be able to possess ships in the short term,” Yan Hua added.

 

Yan Hua had observed the ship’s exceptional size and magnificence. Constructing a second one would prove far from simple.

 

“I have a plan that can temporarily address the gap before large ships are produced,” Su Bai smiled.

 

He had devoted substantial consideration to this matter. Simply awaiting Long’s completion of the large ship proved insufficient.

 

Simultaneously, small vessel production warranted consideration. This would better support development for coastal or riverside Tribes.

 

“Shaman, what are you planning?” Sha Lan enquired curiously.

 

Sha Lan observed the Water Beaver traversing the floor, apparently filled with curiosity about its surroundings.

 

“We can initially produce small boats. These boats lack cabins, requiring minimal construction time.”

 

Su Bai set down his tea cup, continuing, “One small boat can accommodate two or three people for maritime ventures without difficulty.”

 

His mind envisioned Earth’s dugout canoes, or alternatively, the small fishing vessels employed by fishermen.

 

These could accommodate one or two individuals without issue. Presently, catching exceptionally large quantities of fish remained impossible.

 

Small boats provided enough in terms of capacity. Providing the Sea Fish Tribe with small boats posed no significant challenge.

 

Small boat construction fundamentally resembled wood rafts, differing primarily in configuration.

 

“Shaman, what do small boats look like?” Sha Lan enquired with curiosity.

 

Having experienced the impressive large ship, they naturally wondered about small boats’ appearance.

 

“Can they also navigate rivers for three days and nights?” Yan Hua expressed equal curiosity.

 

“Ha ha ha,” Su Bai laughed heartily, continuing, “Three-day river navigation might be impossible. But fishing expeditions and their return to shore should not be an issue.”

 

Small boat production never intended prolonged voyages. Their purpose was facilitating the fishing for fishermen.

 

Allowing them to risk wood raft voyages seemed unreasonable. Substantial waves would sweep them beneath the sea immediately.

 

“I understand. Daily fishing expeditions truly don’t require cabins,” Sha Lan nodded thoughtfully.

 

“Shaman, if so, are sails also unnecessary?” Yan Hua continued enquiring.

 

“Correct. Small boats require neither cabins nor sails. Only a basic hull form and two oars suffice,” Su Bai retrieved a design diagram from the table, passing it forward.

 

He had drawn this diagram several days prior, his intention being to address certain livelihood concerns for the Sea Fish Tribe.

 

“This seems a lot simpler,” Sha Lan accepted the diagram, examining it.

 

“Present this to Long to commence production. If the Sea Fish Tribe demonstrates satisfactory performance, transfer it to them.” Su Bai instructed.

 

“Understood,” Sha Lan acknowledged softly.