"…These people have all been settled," reported Yu Feng to Yu Su regarding the placement of the new members in Yu Village. Then he brought up another matter, "Several villages from the east are planning to visit us, including Sanhe Village."
After Yu Village forcefully intervened to stop the persecution of innocent villages by Mang Village and Da Ji Village, Yu Village's reputation in the eastern plains suddenly became prominent.
Yu Ye also sent letters, informing Yu Su that many villages were planning to visit Yu Village.
Yu Su hadn't anticipated that the village chief and Witch Doctor of Sanhe Village would also come, but on second thought, he could understand.
There are no secrets in the world, especially when they intentionally wanted to promote the strength of Yu Village.
So, the bold move made by Lu Yan on the battlefield to deter Mang Village and Da Ji Village had likely spread to many villages in the east by now.
Yu Ye's letter also mentioned that rumors were circulating in the eastern plains, claiming that Yu Village had received the blessing of the gods and possessed divine powers.
Sanhe Village had dealt with Yu Village before, so hearing about this, they would undoubtedly want to explore Yu Village.
"Do you know which villages are coming?" Yu Su asked.
Yu Feng: "Based on what we currently know, there are fifteen villages."
Fifteen villages?
If all these people came together, it would be challenging to know how to receive them properly, especially for villages with weaker strength.
Fortunately, Yu Village had already gained experience from the previous Festival of the Gods and wouldn't panic in dealing with this.
"For now, leave the matters in the western wilderness to others; concentrate on preparing to receive them."
"Yes."
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In the following dozen days, fifteen or sixteen villages from the east arrived at Yu Village one after another. Among them, the team from Sanhe Village was the largest.
The village chief and Witch Doctor of Sanhe Village arrived together, and naturally, Yu Su went to greet them.
They waited on the west side of the mountain road, and when the village chief and Witch Doctor of Sanhe Village led their group through the mountain road, they saw the procession from Yu Village.
At the forefront were the village chief and Witch Doctor of Sanhe Village, riding on wild horses equipped with harnesses Yu Village had sold to them.
Although Sanhe Village didn't have as many talented individuals as Yu Village, capturing a few wild horses and finding a way to train them was something they could achieve. The group looked robust, impressive, and full of vigor.
Upon seeing Yu Su and the others waiting on the opposite side of the mountain road, they dismounted and walked over.
"Yu Su, Witch Doctor, it's been a long time."
"Minghe Witch Doctor, Village Chief Mingshan, welcome to Yu Village."
After exchanging greetings, Yu Su introduced the members of his party.
The village chief and Witch Doctor of Sanhe Village were intelligent people. After conversing with the group from Yu Village for a while, they understood that, among them, Yu Su held a higher position than even Yu Village's chief, Yukuang.
They set off together towards Yu Village, and along the way, they observed that the people of Yu Village seemed to hold Yu Su in great awe. Whenever Yu Su spoke, no one dared to interrupt; they listened quietly.
Clearly, Yu Su's prestige in Yu Village was exceptionally high.
Observing this, Minghe and Mingshan adjusted their attitudes towards Yu Su, paying even more attention to him.
However, their attention was soon diverted by other things. They saw vast fields, neatly arranged farmlands, each piece of land growing exceptionally well, with crops more superior to the rice grown in Da Ji Village, known for its excellent cultivation.
Each plot of land was meticulously maintained, with crisscrossing channels for timely irrigation, presenting a scene of flourishing vitality.
In Minghe and Mingshan's minds, the word "grain" appeared. Their eyes couldn't conceal their astonishment, and they quickly understood where the grains sold to Sanhe Village by Yu Village's caravan came from.
"Are these all Yu Village's rice fields?" Mingshan couldn't help but ask.
Yu Su smiled, "Exactly. From the moment you entered the mountain road, wherever you went was the territory of my Yu Village, including these fertile fields."
Mingshan couldn't help but secretly marvel; all of this belonged to Yu Village. How much grain does Yu Village harvest each year? Moreover, it's said that Yu Village's rice grains are all plump, and the yield is exceptionally high.
Could Yu Village's granaries be insufficient?
For a moment, Mingshan couldn't help but entertain the thought of claiming this fertile land for themselves, but this idea quickly dissipated.
Because Yu Village is not easy to deal with.
They not only become honored guests of the Source Shaman Department but can also easily stop the conflict between Mang Village and Da Ji Village. Even Mang Village, which suffered enormous losses, couldn't muster the intention for revenge.
A village like Yu Village is not something their Sanhe Village can meddle with.
Mingshan struggled to suppress the desire to possess as he looked at the vast rice fields. His eyes almost emitted green light, and he couldn't help but envy, "You're truly remarkable. How did you manage to grow all this?"
Su Yu: "This is a long story. If you're interested, we can sit down and talk about it later."
Originally, Mingshan just asked out of curiosity and didn't expect Yu Su to disclose such information. After all, it's their trade secret, something villages like Da Ji Village would never share their cultivation techniques with other villages.
So when they heard Yu Village's response, both Mingshan and Minghe were stunned.
Mingshan was both ecstatic and unsure, "Are you really willing to tell us?"
Yu Su smiled, "There's nothing I can't tell."
While cultivation techniques can be shared, it's challenging to say whether Sanhe Village can produce such excellent rice grains. After all, Yu Village's rice is not just the result of cultivation techniques; it also involves the vast array of Spirit Gathering Formations and the effects of those Spirit Springs brought from the Valley of Death.
Moreover, the quality of the seeds is a significant factor.
These are not problems that can be solved overnight. Therefore, Yu Su is not worried that other villages learning these techniques will saturate the market for Yu Village's grain.
In the future, when other villages can also cultivate excellent rice, Yu Village's focus on trade will shift away from grains.
But Minghe and Mingshan are unaware of this. They are overwhelmed by this pleasant surprise and can't believe it's true. After a long time, Minghe expressed his gratitude, "Yu Su, Witch Doctor, you truly are compassionate individuals. Only you would be willing to impart these techniques to us."
Yu Su smiled faintly, "I can do only a little. I just hope that everyone on this land can eat well and dress warmly, not to disappoint the blessings the gods have bestowed upon us."
Minghe and Mingshan listened, deeply moved. Minghe felt a sense of guilt for his momentary greed earlier.
Yu Su is indeed exceptionally benevolent, perhaps that's why he intervened in the conflict between Mang Village and Da Ji Village, saving those innocent villages from being implicated.
In fact, even earlier, when Yu Su invited them to help the Source Shaman Department overcome its difficulties, they should have realized what a compassionate person Yu Su is.
Mingshan felt guilty, saying, "Back then, when you invited us to help the Source Shaman Department, we didn't go. Now, thinking about it, we truly feel remorseful."
Yu Su chuckled inwardly, maintaining a gentle exterior. "I understand your concerns at that time. In reality, the Source Shaman Department is a very compassionate tribe. They guard the pass for the villages on the eastern plain, resisting numerous demons. They've made significant sacrifices, and all villages on the eastern plain should be grateful to them."
Mingshan nodded, "You're right. After we return this time, we'll find a way to establish contact with the Source Shaman Department."
Yu Su nodded approvingly, "That's the way. Faced with demons stronger than us, we must all watch out for each other."
This statement from Yu Su was heartfelt.
If the human tribes on this land don't unite, they will eventually be consumed by the powerful demons and demon tribes lurking around.
Mingshan and Minghe listened with embarrassment, expressing their intent to contact the Source Shaman Department as soon as possible.
"Yu Su, Witch Doctor, is that Yu Village?" Mingshan looked towards the distant trading market. "The houses in Yu Village are quite unique. Do all the people live in such a big house?"
Upon hearing this, the people from Yu Village coughed lightly. One of them smiled and explained, "Village Chief Mingshan, you've misunderstood. That's not where we live; that's Yu Village's trading market."
"A trading market?"
The group from Sanhe Village was stunned. Such a large building, and it's a trading market?
They shared the same thought as Xia Bai and the others who visited Yu Village earlier, assuming it was the village itself. Who would have thought that Yu Village's trading market would be like this?
Mingshan's face showed a hint of embarrassment, "This, how can a trading market be so large?"
One of the Yu Village members traveling with them explained, "Lord Yu Su is compassionate. He couldn't bear to see those who come to trade exposed to the wind and rain. He specially built this trading market to provide everyone with shelter. Inside, there are clearly defined areas, and the goods sold by various villages are well-organized."
Yu Su timely added, "How about we go take a look?"
The group from Sanhe Village was extremely curious and readily expressed their desire to see.
Upon arriving at the trading market, they discovered that it was indeed well-organized, with each stall having clear divisions. The items sold were also very comprehensive. More importantly, it was clean, without dirt, mud, or unpleasant odors. While there might be fewer people compared to Sanhe Village's trading market, this place was leagues ahead in terms of quality.
Mingshan secretly sighed, thinking that if one trading market is like this, what would Yu Village itself look like?
Typically, trading markets are built adjacent to villages, but they hadn't seen any villages nearby.
"Our village is on the west bank of the river. Besides fields and the trading market, the east bank has workshops. You'll see them on the way to the village." Yu Su explained.
The group from Sanhe Village couldn't help but feel great curiosity, eagerly following Yu Su and the others as they left the trading market, heading towards the west bank of the river.