Chapter 153
CoPW 153 – Tribe
Translated by Jon
There wasn’t any mention of tribes living across the river on the animal hide that the Shaman had given to Shao Xuan.
What the hides had told him was that in the past, this area was nothing but wasteland.
For some unknown reason, during the ancestor’s time, they left their old homes in search of new lands. Unexpectedly, the ground split open, and the gap gradually grew larger and larger, until the other side couldn’t be seen.
Shao Xuan speculated that after the giant crevice had appeared, the rapid topological changes caused water to flow in from other areas. The crevices quickly filled up and turned into a river, and then various lifeforms entered, including the fierce creatures he had seen in the water.
However, the formation of this river stood firm, blocking the ancestors return path.
After the river’s formation, the ancestors had held it in great reverence. And so, when they had wanted to return, they would look for alternative routes instead of passing through the river. Adding to that was the fact that there were various threats lurking in the river.
“That was indeed our fault. This little brother, are you the one that saved Chen Jia? Oh, that is the name of my child, mine is Fu Shi,” the man informed Shao Xuan.
“Yes, I’m the one that saved him,” Shao Xuan sighed. “This was the first time I had left my tribe, trying to make my way in this world as I collect knowledge and experience. But the first person I came across was unexpectedly… ai!”
And so, Shao Xuan started narrating his interaction with Chen Jia while not sparing any details or telling any untruths. As the man did not understand why his son’s arms were bound, Shao Xuan explained in detail, emphasizing the fact that he had left his tribe to see the world while bringing good intentions.
After Fu Shi finished listening to Shao Xuan’s account, he clenched his fists, and then firmly stared at Chen Jia. Though he had not spoken, his eyes seemed to be saying, “Watch as this old man puts you back in place when we get home.”
Chen Jia could not help but continuously cower backwards.
When Fu Shi turned back to Shao Xuan once more, his face resumed his smiling demeanor. He promptly apologized while trying to justify his son’s actions. “He isn’t usually like this, it’s just he lost something in the tribe recently and has been unable to catch the thief…”
So he gets this outrageous? Shao Xuan swept his gaze over Chen Jia. It was lucky he was dexterous and able to cope with the attack. Otherwise, if he were to be replaced with anybody else, they would’ve easily gotten their arm broken by that punch!
Undoubtedly, Fu Shi realized his own son was wrong. The reputation of the tribe had always been bad, so their Shaman was always telling them to be friendly. And now, his own child attacked the one that had saved his life. Chen Jia simply wanted to get beaten!
Knowing that Shao Xuan was unaware of the outside world, he told him, “This is the Drumming tribe; we are all tribe members.”
Drumming tribe?
Shao Xuan had indeed not heard of them.
“I am from the Flaming Horns tribe.” Shao Xuan responded, observing the other man’s reactions.
The man frowned, thinking carefully. He could not recall ever hearing of this tribe.
“Your tribe should be very far away, right?” He asked.
“It’s extremely far. I was on the river in my boat for twenty days until I reached here.”
The nearly beat up Chen Jia was preparing to say something, but Shui Lan kicked him to shut his mouth.
Fu Shi was also pondering on the validity of his claims. Shao Xuan knew their biggest doubt was the fact that he had been on the water for twenty days. It seems he would have to further explain things later on.
Although he was a bit doubtful, Fu Shi still cordially invited Shao Xuan back to the tribe, saying they had to properly receive him and thank him for saving his son.
Looking at the sky, Shao Xuan agreed. He knew the other party wanted to confirm his identity. However, Shao Xuan decided he should talk to other people and understand the situation here.
And so, Shao Xuan and Chacha followed behind and headed to the core region of the Drumming tribe.
On the road, they met other tribe members wearing similar attire and carrying similar weapons to those back in his tribe, albeit a bit more detailed.
Shao Xuan also discovered that the tribe members could be split into two types. One was like Fu Shi and Chen Jia, with tan eyes that seemed very fierce. The other type was like the girl Shui Lan, with brown eyes, giving off a very gentle feeling.
Walking past a forest, numerous buildings started to appear before Shao Xuan’s eyes.
Because the ground was very wet, a lot of holes were filled with water. And so, there was an extra layer of foundation under the buildings, making the structures a lot sturdier.
In front of many houses, on the lower level of the stairs, were small crocodiles, climbing up to rest.