0p0 Chapter 392 Visit from a Friendly Tribe
Chapter 392 Visit from a Friendly Tribe
Lezhi emptied out all the containers in the space that could be used to hold water, except for pots and pans used for eating. She stacked them in order of size, starting with the smallest ones, layering water and seeds, keeping the water level just above the seeds. Once this was done, she put them back into the space. This work was very simple, and later it became a completely mechanical process. Lezhi only stopped after all the previously damaged and sprouted seeds had been planted.
"Alright, now let's see how you grow." Picking out a hard, pink fruit seed that was planted in the quilt and placing it on the table as if it were a potted plant, Lezhi wanted to see if there was any difference in their growth inside the space and outside. Then he clapped his hands to make sure the room wasn't messed up before leisurely going downstairs.
Lezhi spent quite a while fiddling around in his room. When he returned to the living room, the aroma of food was already wafting from the kitchen. He sniffed carefully and realized it was the braised pork he had specially ordered. Ah, there was also the smell of stir-fried chili peppers. They must be stir-frying octopus.
Saliva was flowing freely. Lezhi gave the fluffy ball and Cola's hair a perfunctory rub and walked straight into the kitchen without stopping. "Are you hungry? Dinner will be ready soon. The rice is cooked. I tasted it and it should be fine. You can try it."
Seeing Lei Xiu rolling up his sleeves, serving food while also taking the time to talk to him, Le Zhi hesitated for a moment before stepping into the kitchen, momentarily stunned. The overwhelming smell of cooking made him feel disoriented, blurring time and space; all he could see was the person in front of him and the aroma of food lingering in the air.
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"Miaoyin, you must be tired from your journey. Welcome to the Lingquan Clan."
This was on a wide shore of the Lingquan tribe, where Cangji was leading a group of tribesmen to welcome a friendly tribe that had come from afar. The person he called Miaoyin was still in the water, her upper body above the surface, her fish tail swaying slightly underwater to support her body and maintain her balance.
The newcomer had a pair of very distinctive phoenix eyes, with a faint red mark at the corners, making his overall temperament even more exquisite. Although at first glance he didn't have the fiery presence of Ji Ying, the more you looked, the more you could appreciate his charm, making you want to look again and again.
Just like his fish tail, at first glance the color is very ordinary, a light blue that is not obvious in the water, but when the fish tail emerges from the water and is directly exposed to the sunlight, it will emit a laser-like light, which makes people's eyes a little dizzy.
But none of that could compare to the sound of Miaoyin speaking, "Cangji, thank you for coming all this way to pick us up. Have Ji Lin and the others arrived yet?"
It was just an ordinary, polite greeting, but when he said it, it sounded like pearls falling onto a jade plate—melodious and clear, like a specially composed beautiful melody that captivated the listener.
Fortunately, Cang Ji had anticipated this, and the people he brought were all veterans who had dealt with the Miaoyin Clan many times, so they did not behave too out of line. A few people only squinted their eyes in enjoyment after hearing Miaoyin's voice, but quickly regained their senses and did not let themselves get too caught up in it.
Noticing their performance, a hint of appreciative smile flashed in Miaoyin's phoenix eyes.
Cang Ji was also very satisfied. It was worth the effort he had put into selecting these people. They hadn't embarrassed him. "Ahem, Ji Lin arrived a little earlier than you and has already been arranged to rest. We'll talk again after you've rested. Please follow me."
As he spoke, Cangji and his companions wagged their tails and swam ahead to lead the way.
Miaoyin naturally traveled with Cangji, while the others tacitly found their places and quietly moved behind the two.
"No rush to rest. We'll have plenty of time to rest after we finish our business." Contrary to her calm demeanor, Miaoyin was rather impatient and couldn't help but offer this suggestion on the way.
Cang Ji was not surprised by Miao Yin's words at all. After all, the three water-based races had lived side by side for thousands of years and had interacted with each other. Cang Ji naturally knew Miao Yin's personality.
Since Miaoyin doesn't mind the long journey by boat, as the host, he should naturally follow her lead. "Ji Lin said the same thing. You two really have a tacit understanding. Alright, since you're all in such a hurry, I won't delay. I've already arranged for someone to invite Lezhi. If you don't need to rest, let's go straight to the reception room now."
Miao Yin got her wish and naturally had no objections. Ji Lin, who was already impatient, was also heading towards the reception hall under the guidance of the Lingquan clan members. Their goal for this trip was to talk to Le Chu at this moment.
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When Cang Jin arrived, the wisteria flower on Le Zhi's wrist was in full bloom. Seeing Le Zhi's apologetic look, Cang Jin shook his head and silently said it was alright. He and Lei Xiu moved outside to avoid disturbing Le Zhi with their conversation.
"What is it?" His words were concise, with a hint of impatience. They had been staying with the Lingquan Clan for over a week, and there had been things to do almost every day. Today, Lezhi finally wanted to stay home and enjoy some time alone with his partner, but Cang Jin came to bother them again. How could Lei Xiu not be annoyed?
Sensing that Lei Xiu's tone was a bit off, Cang Jin felt helpless, but his words betrayed his hidden schadenfreude: "The patriarchs of the Han Hai Clan and the Huan Yin Clan have come to visit and specifically asked me to invite Le Zhi to meet them."
Spreading out his hands, Cang Jin indicated his innocence.
"Don't look at me like that. The clan leaders don't need my permission to do things between themselves. I only found out about their coming yesterday. I guess they felt that it was hard to explain things over a distance. Our Water Clan is close by. Judging from the time, I reckon the Huan Yin Clan set off right after the clan leader said that Le Zhi was in trouble. They're not close to us, and the Han Hai Clan is about the same. Ji Ying rushed back earlier, probably because he knew the clan leader was leaving and he wanted to stay in the clan to oversee things."
His every sentence was a guess, but the logic was sound, and it was pretty much the same as what Lei Xiu had guessed. Knowing that Cang Jin was telling the truth, Lei Xiu had no reason to continue glaring at him. He could only look away and stare blankly into the distance.
These past two days, Lezhi has been acting out of character, preferring to stay home. He goes out every day until he's exhausted before coming home. Lei Xiu knows he has something on his mind, but since Lezhi doesn't want to talk about it, he won't ask.
Lei Xiu couldn't think of anything else besides the shadow that could make Lezhi so distressed and require him to find something new to distract himself from in order to forget.
Would it cause Lezhi so much distress if he couldn't cure his people? Based on my understanding of Lezhi, it shouldn't be that bad.
Perhaps to others, Lezhi's behavior seemed normal, but Lei Xiu had been with Lezhi for so long that he knew that, unlike his outwardly gentle demeanor, Lezhi's true nature was coldness.
He was born with thick armor, and he would not allow anyone to easily spy on him. If anyone tried to get close, they would have to be prepared to be stabbed, just like he had before.
For Lezhi, he clearly distinguishes himself from others. He is willing to help others as long as it is within his ability, because Lezhi is kind by nature. But kindness does not mean weakness. When others ask him to do things that are beyond his ability, Lezhi will not make things difficult for himself. If he cannot do it, he will honestly tell them that he cannot do it.
Even someone as strong as Lezhi wouldn't feel guilty, because he knows that failing to do so isn't his fault.
So, what's troubling you now, Zhizhi?