Chapter 69 The stall caught fire and Xue Gui saw Feng Gui.
The grass on the harvest grassland doesn't grow as tall as wild grass; it only reaches a little above a person's ankle.
It rained here last night, and now the grass and ground are all wet.
The rain boots that Yu Yan and the others wore not only kept them dry but also prevented them from being scratched by the grass. The soles of the boots were soft and comfortable when they stepped on the grass.
The people of the surrounding peninsula tribes only then noticed their shoes.
Xin Yu circled Yu Yan, head down, and asked, "These are the shoes you coated with tung oil?"
“Yes,” Yu Yan lifted one foot and laughed, “waterproof rain boots.”
Xin Yu's eyes widened slightly: "Waterproof and not stuffy, that's amazing!"
Xuefei, holding Qiuze's hand, said from the side, "Not only can you wear them in the wild, but you can also wear them at the beach. You don't have to take your shoes off and on, and you don't have to worry about pebbles and shells cutting your feet."
Yin Qing praised, "The shoes are beautiful in both style and color! Yu Yan tucked her trousers into her boots, which makes her legs look so straight and long! So pretty!"
Yu Yan's pants resemble modern work pants; they are dark-colored and have four pockets. It's all thanks to Feng Gui's skillful hands that such stylish and durable pants were made.
Moye glanced at the straw sandals on Xuefei and Qiuze's feet, then looked up and gazed into the distance: "Have the people from Chongshan Tribe arrived? I want to trade with them for tung oil and make two pairs of identical shoes for Xuefei and Qiuze as well."
Cangfeng and the others said, "We want to change too."
Yu Yan: "I'm looking for it too, there are too many people on the grassland."
The annual grand event attracted people from almost all the surrounding tribes.
Even if a tribe only has a few hundred people, it adds up to several thousand, not to mention those who come from afar, such as those from highlands and mountains.
The Fengshou Grassland is vast, and if people spread out, it won't feel crowded.
But since everyone needs to trade with each other, they are very close together.
Some orcs didn't transform into human form, but instead frolicked and ran across the grassland in their animal forms. These furry behemoths made the grassland even more lively.
At first glance, Yu Yan saw it as: Human-human-beast-beast-human-beast-human...
Cang Feng said, "Yu Yan, you guys take your time looking. I'll take some people to choose a spot and put down what we brought."
Xin Yu: "I'll go with you."
Yu Yan: "Thank you for your hard work."
Cangfeng laughed and said, "If you can't find us on the ground, then fly up."
Yu Yan nodded: "Okay."
The children were all incredibly excited when they arrived at the grassland. Shuoxing gathered them together, informed Cangfeng and Xinyu, and then led them off to play.
Xin Yu called out from behind him, "Don't run off the grassland! Come back after playing for a while!"
"Okay~~~" Shuoxing replied without even turning her head.
Feng Gui followed Cang Feng and the others, while Lan Xiu walked beside Yu Yan, heading deeper into the grassland.
Surprised gazes fell upon them from all directions.
Someone whispered to their companion, "They're from a peninsula tribe, right?"
Companion: "Of course! Only people from peninsula tribes can dress so beautifully."
“That makes sense. We’ve exchanged fabrics from the peninsula tribes, but the clothes we make just don’t look as good as theirs.”
"It's not just the clothes, look at what the other people are wearing, those bright and sparkly gems, white pearls bigger than my fingernails, silver knives at their waists, metal leaves around their necks... My God, how can the people of the peninsula tribes be so rich!!"
"Yes, yes! And it's not just one or two people, almost the entire tribe dresses like this! It's so eye-catching!"
"Are gems and metal knives really that easy to obtain?"
“Those aren’t gemstones! They’re glass that Yu Yan and her team made! And metal knives too. Their tribe has a huge aluminum mine; they can make as many as they want.”
"But it has to be something that can be made or crafted! How come Yu Yan, such a smart sub-beastman, is from their tribe! Sigh, I'm so envious!!"
"Who says otherwise! I wonder who Yu Yan is. I really want to see what the legendary Yu Yan looks like."
"I want to see her too! Our tribe used to go to Pearl Grassland for gatherings, but this time we came to Harvest Grassland because we wanted to see Yu Yan!"
"I heard Yu Yan has white hair and black eyes. Is she the one wearing the glass bracelet in front of me?"
"I think the one wearing five metal necklaces is Yu Yan."
"I guess it's the one wearing a pearl belt and with body and face paint."
...
Just as everyone was discussing this, Yu Yan finally brought Lan Xiu to meet the people of the Highland Tribe.
They waved excitedly and shouted, "Yu Yan! Lan Xiu! Long time no see!!"
Yu Yan looked around but couldn't find Heng Qing and Cheng Liu, so she asked with a smile, "Long time no see, where is your clan leader?"
"The clan leader is carrying Cheng Liu on his back, walking slowly behind us. We arrived first. Yu Yan, did you bring anything? We'll help you carry it!"
"Yes, we brought it, but it's already been taken away by our tribe. Thank you."
"You're welcome! You're welcome! Did you see the groceries we brought you?"
"You mean chives? They've all taken root and will be ready to be harvested and eaten in a few more days."
The group chatted as they walked.
People nearby overheard the conversation and became agitated.
It turns out that the most simply dressed sub-beastman with a knife at his waist is Yu Yan!
He was young, handsome, tall with long legs, and lean and strong; the orc next to him, called Lanxiu, was almost a head taller than him, with broad shoulders, a narrow waist, a straight back, and handsome features.
The two of them standing together looked good together... but compared to the other people in the peninsula tribe, they were just too inconspicuous!
Now that they knew who they were, everyone took a closer look—
Although they wore no jewelry or painted faces, the fabric they wore was thicker and the colors were more even; the shoes they wore were also a style I had never seen before, and they seemed to be waterproof.
Oh, and there's the knife at Yu Yan's waist! It's a different color from the others' knives, and it feels heavier.
It is said that the tribes of the peninsula mainly use aluminum and iron to make tools. Iron tools are harder and sharper than aluminum tools. Could Yu Yan be wearing an iron knife?
After figuring it out, everyone was even more envious.
So, they weren't poor, they just used such good things that the other people didn't realize it...
The fact that the people of the highland tribe could speak with Yu Yan made them extremely envious.
After a few months, not only Yu Yan, but Lan Xiu had also gotten used to being watched by others.
They walked a long way without changing their expressions, but they didn't see any people from Chongshan or Caiyun tribes anywhere.
Yu Yan turned her head and said to Lan Xiu, "It's too far, they're probably still on their way."
Lanxiu: "Okay, shall we go back now?"
"Let's go, we'll go out for a stroll later."
The grassland is so vast that Cangfeng didn't dwell on whether it was in the center or not. He found an open space and began directing the tribesmen to place things on the ground.
Items that are sensitive to moisture, such as soap and cloth, are placed on straw mats. Pottery, stone tools, metal tools, glass, animal hides, food, etc., are placed separately.
The items from the tribe and individuals combined were so numerous that they stretched out like a long street.
The news that "the people of the peninsula tribe have arrived" spread like wildfire across the entire grassland.
The crowd, who had been eagerly anticipating this moment, rushed over.
Upon seeing so many "competitors," some immediately transformed into beast form, pulled their sub-beastman friends and relatives onto their bodies, and charged forward with all their might.
The other orcs followed suit, and in the blink of an eye, the grassland turned into a "zoo," the ground shaking and rumbling as they trod on it.
"Hey, make way! Don't block the way!"
"Run! Run!"
"My God, what happened?!"
No one was interested in answering the questions.
Seeing this, Lan Xiu defensively stood in front of Yu Yan, ready to transform into his beast form to protect him at any moment.
Yu Yan tugged at his arm: "These people are too crazy. Let's retreat a bit and go over there later."
"good."
The charging orcs and sub-orcs startled the people of the peninsula tribe, some of whom immediately narrowed their eyes and gripped the knives at their waists.
When they all transformed into human form and looked excitedly at the things on the ground, everyone realized... they had come to make a deal!
Cangfeng smiled proudly as he watched the endless stream of people gathering around him.
Those peninsula tribes are really something; wherever they choose to settle, that place becomes the center of the autumn harvest festival!
"Welcome everyone! Feel free to browse and ask any questions!" Cangfeng greeted loudly.
Immediately, someone asked curiously, "What is that large piece, which looks like jade?"
Someone else said, "Beast God! These are all metal knives? Can we exchange them?"
"I know this, it's soap! Did they make a new design? The scent is different too."
"I want the fabric changed!!!"
Not only Cangfeng, but everyone else was also standing in front of their respective stalls, answering questions.
Many people were concerned about where Yu Yan was. Xin Yu looked around and said, "They haven't come over yet, but his adoptive father Feng Gui is in front of that stall."
"Whoosh!" Feng Gui's stall was immediately crowded with people, startling Feng Gui so much that he subconsciously took a step back.
Hey, people in the back, don't push!
"Don't break Yu Yan's things!"
Hearing someone shout that, the crowd indeed calmed down considerably.
A handsome sub-orc swept over the items on the ground and muttered, "Salted meat, animal hides, bird eggs, dried vegetables... how come they're such ordinary things?"
Feng Gui composed himself and explained gently, "These aren't ordinary bird eggs; they're our preserved eggs, with a unique flavor and a long shelf life..."
"We dried these seafood ourselves. Adding some to dishes makes them very delicious. You can't find them anywhere else."
"If you want glass or metal jewelry, you can trade with other people in our tribe."
The person in front said, "No rush, let us take a look at yours first."
They all thought Yu Yan's things were better. Although they said they were "ordinary," they were quick to act, and in a short while, half of the things Yu Yan brought had been sold.
The wind returned with excellent nuts, unique sweet fruits, thicker and larger animal hides, timber, and other items.
Some people wanted to trade him pottery and stone tools, but he couldn't explain them to them. Just then, Yu Yan returned with Lan Xiu.
Yu Yan's expression was gentle, her dark eyes quietly sweeping over everyone. Before she could say anything, everyone fell silent.
Many people's bright eyes seemed to say: So this is Yu Yan! I finally met Yu Yan!
Yu Yan glanced at what Feng Gui had exchanged for, and then said to everyone, "We have enough animal hides and wood, and we also have enough pottery and stone tools. Unless they are very unique in shape or very useful, we will not accept them."
The orc at the front eagerly asked, "So what do you collect?"
Yu Yan: "Food, seeds, herbs, and metal ores that our tribe doesn't have. Methods for processing food and cooking, secret ingredients like tung oil... In short, anything that can make life better."
"What about pearls and jade? Would you like some?"
"Yes, but I want the ones I just mentioned first."
Everyone nodded, understanding Yu Yan's preferences, and began to show him things.
He and Feng Gui were busy at the front, while Lan Xiu carried out some wood from the pile of items at the back, assembled it into a table, and then took out a tablecloth to lay it on.
Then he took out the banner of Feng Guifeng, fixed it to a wooden stick, and stuck the stick into the ground next to the table.
"Huh? What's this?" Whether it's the signboard or the tables and chairs, everything about it is novel to people.
Yu Yan walked over, sat behind the table, placed her long, slender, pale hand on the table, and smiled at everyone:
"I know some medical skills. If anyone feels unwell during today's gathering, you can come and see me. This cloth represents the place where you can see a doctor."
"!!!" Many people were shocked.
"No, can someone who isn't from a peninsula tribe still come to see you?"
Yu Yan nodded and said seriously, "I hope everyone can help me tell your relatives and friends that everyone can come to me for treatment. However, I can't cure all diseases. If it's a disease that I can't cure, I won't accept supplies."
A gasp of cold air could be heard.
After today, Yu Yan's name will surely spread even further across this land.
But Yu Yan's original intention was not to become famous. He hoped that through his efforts, the simple and kind people could suffer less from illness.
"What if it's a disease you can cure? How many supplies would you collect?"
Lan Xiu stood beside Yu Yan, calmly explaining Yu Yan's "standards for receiving supplies".
Xin Yu, Xue Gui, and others nearby also personally confirmed that Yu Yan did not receive many supplies.
Everyone felt relieved, and a glimmer of light appeared in their eyes.
That's great! From now on, if I get sick, I won't have to worry about not having anywhere to go for treatment!
Yu Yan is truly a kind-hearted sub-beastman!
"Yu Yan, don't worry, we will definitely help you pass on your message."
"My friend has been coughing lately, I'm going to go and get him now!"
"I remember there's a medicinal herb in our tribe that's really effective for stomach aches. I'll go ask the chief if I can get it for you. Please wait for me to come back!"
He almost fell when he ran away because the grass was slippery.
Yu Yan jumped up from behind the table in a panic: "Be careful! Don't worry, I'm here all day! You can come over to get things changed or see a doctor!"
"Okay, I understand!"
Most of the things that people sent were things that Yu Yan didn't need, which she had expected.
In the past few months, so many people have helped him find new seeds, but he has only found a few. He's not in a hurry.
He's quite busy seeing patients rather than changing things.
People lined up in a long queue in front of his stall to see him, and Lanxiu helped him the whole time.
Once Yu Yan got into the zone, she kept a slightly serious expression and treated patients with patience, seriousness, and meticulousness, making clear and concise diagnoses.
Several middle-aged orcs who were older and came to him for treatment of old ailments didn't dare to speak loudly, let alone the young people and cubs.
A timid koala cub, just as his foster father held him and sat him down, his eyes immediately welled up with tears.
Yu Yan smiled slightly and, as if by magic, pulled a piece of goat milk candy from his pocket.
"My baby is the best and bravest. Let the doctor take a look at what's wrong, okay?"
The koala cub slowly took the candy, peeled off the wrapper, put the candy in its mouth, and its eyes lit up with surprise.
With a candy in his mouth, he said softly to Yu Yan, "Okay~ Thank you, Doctor."
Yu Yan couldn't help but chuckle and ruffled his hair.
Seeing this, Lan Xiu's icy blue eyes were filled with tenderness.
The area around the peninsula tribe is bustling with people.
What they brought was met with great enthusiasm.
When the people from the Mingyuan, Qingqing, and Shenhu tribes arrived at the grassland, the first thing they did was to greet Yu Yan.
They then set up their stall nearby.
Heng Qing and Cheng Liu from the Highland Tribe also arrived. Cheng Liu's belly was even bigger, and his complexion was rosy, showing that he had been having a very happy time recently.
He smiled and said to Yu Yan, "I also want to see you. Let's go line up now."
Yu Yan nodded: "We can go and browse first, and then look around later when there are fewer people."
Cheng Liu strode briskly towards the back of the group, and Heng Qing jogged after him, saying, "Cheng Liu, slow down! Or should I carry you?"
“It’s only a few steps, who needs you to carry me?” Cheng Liu walked even faster.
Yu Yan chuckled and shook her head, thinking to herself: The pregnant men in the beast world are all incredibly agile.
The people from Chongshan tribe also arrived. Yu Yan noticed that Xi Mu was only followed by a dozen or so people and asked, "Is it just you who came?"
Xi Mu nodded: "Yes, the road is too far, so it's just us this year."
Yu Yan: "Have you seen the people from the Caiyun tribe?"
Xi Mu: "They set off before us, but one of their little ones got lost along the way. They searched for a long time, so they fell behind us."
Feng Gui looked over and asked worriedly, "Did you find it?"
Xi Mu: "Found it! Found it!"
Feng Gui breathed a sigh of relief: "That's good."
He glanced at the sky and said to Yu Yan, "It's almost noon. You haven't eaten anything this morning, you must be hungry, right? What would you like to eat? I'll go prepare it."
Yu Yan: "I'm not very hungry yet, I'll eat whatever's available."
Another patient sat down, and Yu Yan got busy.
Feng Gui thought for a moment and realized that there was a lake on the south side of the grassland where a type of fish tasted very good and could not be found anywhere else.
He planned to catch some fish to grill, informed Lanxiu, and then flew away with a sharpened wooden stick.
Following the direction of his memory, he found the beautiful lake that resembled a full moon, landed on the shore, and stared at the water.
With silver scales and a black back, this fish, no bigger than his palm, swam with remarkable agility in the water.
This type of fish is small and fast, making it difficult to pierce.
Feng Gui leaned slightly forward, completely focused, not even glancing at the flock of bird-beastmen flying overhead.
Xue Gui, who was on the flank of the team, noticed his slender figure.
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