Chapter 229

Material Exchange

After returning to the monster beast forest, Yu Su and Lu Yan spent more than half a month accompanying Yu Meng and the others in the forest before returning to Yu Village.

At this time, Yu Village was preparing for city construction. As soon as Yu Su and the others returned, many matters awaited them. Yu Su busied himself for several days before finally resolving everything.

"Lord Yu Su, Village Chief Mingshan from Sanhe Village and Village Chief Jisheng from Daji Village came over recently. They came to inquire about our village's city construction," Yu Feng said.

Yu Su: "How did you respond to them?"

Yu Feng: "According to your instructions, I told them. They said they would come again in a while."

City construction in Yu Village was imminent. With the population growing and the territory expanding, Yu Village had become the dominant force in this region and it was time to build a city.

The decision to establish an additional city was also to attract more people to live in Yu City.

They needed more talents to strengthen and expand Yu City.

City Construction

The detailed plan for city construction had been discussed before the announcement, and after this expedition, they would start building both the inner and outer cities.

Yu Su: "Send them letters, invite them to gather in Yu Village."

Yu Feng nodded: "Alright."

Yu Su added: "Remember, also invite the Source Shaman Department."

Yu Feng: "Understood."

...

More than ten days later, the village chiefs from various villages in the eastern plains gathered in Yu Village, including the always mysterious Grand Shaman of the Source Shaman Department.

When the Grand Shaman of the Source Shaman Department arrived, Yu Su personally went to greet him at the mountain path.

A few days ago, Yu Su led a team to the monster beast forest, and they had met the Grand Shaman of the Source Shaman Department. The two sides had been in close contact over the past two years, and their relationship was very good.

Therefore, when they met again, they had a pleasant conversation.

It's worth mentioning that this was the first time the Grand Shaman of the Source Shaman Department had come to Yu Village, and he arrived in a horse-drawn carriage purchased from Yu Village.

The spacious roads in the eastern plains connected the Source Shaman Department to Yu Village.

The Source Shaman Department purchased ten carriages from Yu Village.

They gradually started to communicate with the outside world. Occasionally, they would trade with Sanhe Village. Besides not allowing outsiders near the territory of the Source Shaman Department, their attitude toward people from other villages had become much milder. They wouldn't capture outsiders who accidentally entered the territory and hang them in trees anymore.

The transformation of the Source Shaman Department surprised many villages on the plains, but the most surprising was the Grand Shaman of the Source Shaman Department, who had always been mysterious and never stepped out of the territory, yet this time, he came to Yu Village.

Many villages exclaimed that only Yu Village could have such great influence.

...

"This is Yu Village. It is indeed as prosperous as I imagined." The Grand Shaman of the Source Shaman Department, after passing through the mountain path and arriving in Yu Village, marveled at the various wonders of Yu Village.

Yu Su modestly said a few words, led her to visit various workshops and the Salt Spring Valley salt field in Yu Village.

The Source Shaman Department's group felt that Yu Village was full of wonders and expressed many admirations.

After touring Yu Village, the Grand Shaman of the Source Shaman Department inquired about Yu Su's city construction plans.

"Are you really going to let outsiders build houses on Yu Village's territory? Aren't you afraid they might harbor evil intentions and cause trouble in Yu City?" the Grand Shaman of the Source Shaman Department asked, expressing genuine concern.

Yu Su: "Not afraid. No one can challenge our Yu Village warriors. Anyone who dares to violate the rules of Yu City and cause trouble will be severely punished."

Yu Village had the confidence for this.

Moreover, they didn't allow just anyone into Yu City. Even if someone came with a lot of gold and silver, Yu City wouldn't permit them to buy or sell houses in the city without passing scrutiny.

Yu Su's decision seemed unimaginable to the Grand Shaman of the Source Shaman Department.

She still felt that what Yu Su was doing was unnecessary.

Yu Su didn't explain much; whether Yu City would succeed or not, they would know when it was built.

...

Soon, villages from various regions gathered in Yu Village.

Villages like Ironforge Village from the northern plains and leaders of various tribes in the southern savage forest, all came together.

They were already aware of Yu Village's determination to build a city.

Many people still didn't quite understand Yu Village's decision, but some saw the tremendous potential in it. After confirming that the outer city would be open after Yu City was established, they started considering it seriously.

"Lord Yu Su, our savage tribes are willing to contribute to the construction of Yu City."

"So are we, Ironforge Village."

The first to express support were the Savage Tribe Forest and Ironforge Village, old comrades.

Following closely was the Source Shaman Department. Although the Grand Shaman of the Source Shaman Department didn't quite understand why Yu Su insisted on building a city, the Source Shaman Department appreciated Yu Su, so they offered full support.

Sanhe Village, Daji Village, and others naturally didn't fall behind and expressed their willingness to contribute.

Yu Su indeed needed a large number of hands, so he didn't politely refuse their offers.

He made it clear that after Yu City was built, corresponding rewards would be provided.

Thus, Yu Village began its grand city construction plan.

...

During this time, Yu Su and Lu Yan went to the Fox Clan.

According to the prearranged trade, they delivered the first batch of trade goods to the Fox Clan.

With spatial abilities, before entering the Fox Clan's territory, the two of them landed the flying sword and released bags of fine salt, food, and meat on the ground.

When the Fox Clan leaders came out, they saw this large pile of goods.

The Fox Clan members were very happy.

"Indeed, fine salt, much better than the sea salt we've been making."

"And this white rice, my goodness, much plumper than the rice I secretly saw in the southern villages."

"And so much meat, and it's already cured. Enough for us to eat for a while, right?"

The Fox Clan members happily circled around the bags of goods. The Fox Clan leader was also pleasantly surprised; he didn't expect Yu Su to provide such excellent things.

Although he found it strange how Yu Su and Lu Yan suddenly brought so many things, after seeing these goods, he decided not to ask.

"The things you've given are too good. We've also prepared those ores you need, but do you really want to exchange them?" The Fox Clan leader still found it unbelievable.

At this moment, Yu Su revealed a bit: "Of course. We've already signed the contract. Do you think I would go back on my word? I can also tell you a little secret: these ores are just pigments for you, but they have a much more significant use for me."

The Fox Clan leader put his worries back in place. After all, Yu Su wouldn't bring so many things just to exchange them for a pile of stones.

For Yu Su and the others, these stones indeed had significant uses.

The human race always had some peculiar actions, and the Fox Clan didn't know what Yu Su was doing with the ores.

"We don't have such good bags to carry ores. We use woven bamboo baskets. There are fifty baskets in total. How will you two carry them?" The Fox Clan leader took Yu Su and Lu Yan to see the ores the Fox Clan had collected.

Red ores were neatly packed in bamboo baskets. Although the baskets were quite large, fifty baskets were not few. Compared to what Yu Su brought, it was more than enough.

If it were in the heyday of the Artifice Continent, these ores would definitely not be exchangeable for such a small amount of goods. After all, these pigments, which could conduct spirits, were considered quite valuable.

However, at this time, for the Fox Clan, these stones were worthless and couldn't be eaten or worn. They were far less practical than what Yu Village provided.

After looking, Yu Su said, "Please help us move them outside. We'll find a way to take them away later."

The Fox Clan leader thought it might be some special technique again, as it was a common trick of the human race. He didn't ask more and nodded, "Alright."

He called other Fox Clan members to carry the bamboo baskets outside.

Fox Thirteen and Fox You also came.

They warmly greeted Yu Su and Lu Yan, asking how they had been recently.

After some small talk, Fox You went to help carry the bamboo baskets, and Fox Thirteen stayed behind to accompany Yu Su and the others.

Yu Su asked, "Is your father's injury all better?"

Fox Thirteen replied, "It's all better. The medicine you gave my father was especially effective. Not long after that day, his injury was almost healed. Everyone thought it was quite miraculous."

Fox You had been urging Fox Thirteen to remember the life-saving favor from Yu Su and Lu Yan, emphasizing that they saved two lives in the Fox family.

Fox Thirteen said, "We didn't know when you would come, so we dried all the sea fish we were going to give you. They're all packed in bamboo baskets. Wait here; I'll go get them for you."

After saying this, Fox Thirteen quickly ran back home and returned with a large basket of dried sea fish.

The sea fish were large and plump, emitting a salty fragrance after being dried.

If someone wasn't accustomed to this taste, they might find it overwhelming.

Yu Su, however, accepted it quite well, and in his mind, he quickly flashed through various ways to enjoy dried sea fish. His eyes gleamed.

Fox Thirteen handed the bamboo basket to him, saying, "There are also dried squids and other sea products inside. Remember to store them in a dry place when you go back and try to finish them soon."

Yu Su accepted it with a smile, "Sure."

Lu Yan took the basket from him and carried it on his back.

The Fox Clan was also quite handy; these bamboo baskets were convenient to carry.

Yu Su asked, "Your father's injury healed, and he went fishing again? Aren't you afraid of encountering sea beasts again?"

Fox Thirteen said with resentment, "Not afraid at all. If those sea beasts dare to come again, I'll definitely slaughter them!"

Yu Su got curious, "Is the place where you fish far from here? I'd like to go and see."

Fox Thirteen replied, "I'll take you there. But let me call a few more people, and we'll bring harpoons just in case we encounter sea beasts."

Yu Su didn't refuse, "Sure."

Lu Yan temporarily placed the bamboo basket he was carrying along with the ores aside, under the watch of a Fox Clan leader's designated person, so there was no need to worry about other issues.

After Fox Thirteen called a few more Fox Clan members, he and Yu Su followed them towards the seaside.

Yu Su was quite excited about seeing the ocean, as it was his first time visiting the seaside since he crossed over.

Lu Yan hadn't been to the seaside before either, so he was also curious.

After walking for over an hour, they arrived at the seaside.

Upon stepping out of the forest onto the seaside, they were greeted by the salty and humid sea breeze, the azure ocean, and the pristine beach. It was a refreshing sight.