I Became The Chief Of A Primitive Village

Chapter 619, The Significance of Fire Towers

Translator: Silavin

Night once again descended silently upon the Flame Dragon Tribe, but this time it was different.

This time everyone was no longer fearful, but filled with anticipation, for the celebration nights had arrived.

Tonight’s Flame Dragon Tribe was unlike usual, and everyone was no longer quiet and peaceful but rather much livelier.

Moreover, fire basins were lit everywhere throughout the Flame Dragon Tribe, so many that you could see one every two steps.

Looking across the entire Flame Dragon Tribe, everything was exceptionally bright. If not for the orange-red firelight, others might think it was daytime.

Su Bai stood before the floor-to-ceiling window looking out, the entire Tribe brimming with vitality.

Previously when he looked out, there was only a patch of firelight, but now there was both firelight and moments of joyous laughter and conversation. This was something that had almost never happened before he had come.

“Shaman, everyone looks very happy.” Yu Ying also pressed against the floor-to-ceiling window looking down below.

Yu Ying’s pink fox tail kept swaying, her face full of childlike innocence as she watched the people below.

“Have the fire towers been lit?” Su Bai asked.

“They’ve all been lit, Shaman, look.” Yu Ying pointed towards the surroundings of the Tribe.

Now, every household had placed a small fire tower at their doorway, specially lit for the occasion.

Even without tonight’s carnival, they would still place a small fire tower at each household’s doorway.

Fire towers were made by stacking firewood into a small tower shape, then lighting a small fire to keep them burning continuously.

This was also a small custom of the Flame Dragon Tribe, meant to drive away those lingering malevolent Ferocious Beasts and look forward to a better future.

Beyond this, it had an even deeper meaning: to guide those Warriors who had perished fighting Ferocious Beasts during the eternal night, allowing them to successfully return to the Tribe. Let them successfully return to their Families, letting them have a final look at their loved ones.

The Flame Dragon Tribe had always maintained this old custom, and Su Bai also felt it was something they should keep.

Not only did he encourage everyone to do this, but he also added something different to it.

These additions were nothing special and could be found everywhere. He added flowers to this custom, which were also a way to express longing and remembrance.

Even if a Family had no Warriors, or no Warriors had died in battle, they could still use this method to pray for blessings.

When this was proposed, everyone in the Flame Dragon Tribe enthusiastically agreed. They all felt touched by this.

“With these small fire towers, the Tribe looks much brighter.” Su Bai said softly.

Besides these small fire towers, many fire basins were also placed around the Tribe’s main roads, along with those street lamps.

That was not all. Every household had also lit a small hearth inside their homes, so looking around, everything was brightly illuminated.

“Yes, that huge pile of firewood in the square hasn’t been lit yet. When it burns, it will definitely be even brighter.” Yu Ying said hopefully.

In the square in front of the Yong’an Building, a square pile of timber two storeys high had been placed, with over a thousand pieces of wood crisscrossing and stacked one upon another in an intricate pattern.

Looking from the side, you could still see gaps, which was done to allow better burning.

“Have everyone prepare. The celebration nights can begin.” Su Bai instructed.

He was also eager to see the central bonfire being lit. Such a spectacular sight was not common.

“Yes,” Yu Ying nodded.

*Crackle pop…*

Soon, the sounds of burning firewood rang out as the massive pile of timber in the centre was ignited. Starting from small flames that gradually climbed upward, it finally transformed into a large blaze.

Instantly, the Flame Dragon Tribe became even brighter, and the entire Yong’an Building was brilliantly illuminated.

With the great bonfire lit, the celebration nights truly began, and all the Tribe’s people gathered near the Yong’an Building.

Since all the food had been piled up in the square near the Yong’an Building, everyone who wanted to eat or drink had to come to the vicinity of the Yong’an Building.

Primitive Tribe people naturally had the habit of dancing around bonfires, and now with such a large bonfire lit, their eyes were already gleaming with excitement.

Most people were now holding hands in circles around the massive bonfire, beginning to dance. Though called dancing, everyone was simply moving freely.

There appeared to be no rhythm whatsoever. Everyone just moved to what made them happy.

*Boom boom boom…*

*Toot toot toot…*

*Woo woo woo…*

As the Flame Dragon Tribe people danced, the sounds of various instruments also rang out.

These were horn sounds, large drum beats, and small drum sounds, plus people holding several bones and striking them against each other to produce crisp ringing sounds.

This segment was also arranged by Su Bai. He knew the Tribe people loved dancing, but dry dancing without accompaniment was meaningless.

The most important thing about dancing was having music. Since the Tribe had large drums and horns and other things that could function as instruments, why not make good use of them at this time?

Moreover, dancing with these sounds would create more rhythm, making everyone even happier.

Sure enough, when the Flame Dragon Tribe people heard these sounds, they all became restless, their smiles grew even more joyous, and their dancing became even more spirited.

They danced while chatting and laughing, discussing the wonderful nature of these sounds and the joy they felt.

“This is truly wonderful. Not only did no one get injured, but we can also eat so much delicious food.”

“Absolutely! All of this is thanks to the Shaman. Without him, we wouldn’t be able to dance like this here.”

“The sound of this large drum perfectly matches our dancing. No wonder I always felt something was missing before.”

“Everyone, let’s quickly start dancing! After we finish dancing, we still have lots of food and fruit juice to drink!”

“Can we really eat these things? But we haven’t done any work.”

“If the Shaman says we can eat, then we can eat! He has never let us down!”

Such conversations continuously arose from the dancing crowd as they happily danced while praising enthusiastically.

Besides their dancing, many people were also setting up wooden frames beside the bonfire to roast meat.

These meats were to be distributed for everyone to eat. Since the meat was still roasting, those people had started dancing in the meantime.

“Ah ah ah…”

“Mmm mmm mmm…”

Besides the sounds of various instruments, the Tribe’s Warriors also stretched their throats and shouted.

This was also a way for Warriors to express excitement, and it matched the current atmosphere perfectly.

Looking across the current Flame Dragon Tribe, everything was a scene of peaceful joy, nothing like having just experienced the eternal night period.

The passionate and spirited Warriors in the square, the fragrant roasting of meat, and the singing and dancing of people.