I Became The Chief Of A Primitive Village

Chapter 757, Expansive Emptiness

Translator: Silavin

“Yes, yes, Shaman, let’s ride the hot air balloon!” Yu Ying nodded repeatedly with joy.

Yu Ying had learnt to love riding hot air balloons, though it had been quite some time since her last journey.

“Prepare yourselves. We’re going to survey the forest,” Su Bai instructed.

Over an hour later, all necessary preparations were complete. They departed from the Yong’an Building and boarded the hot air balloon.

*Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh…*

The hot air balloon flew steadily towards the forest. Since Ye Jiu had taken her team out on a mission, the protective escort duty fell to Xi Guo this time. Many Totem Warriors accompanied them.

“Shaman, if we’re deep in the forest, how will we manage these farmlands?” Yu Ying asked curiously.

Yu Ying was thinking that if they needed to ride hot air balloons just to check the farmlands, wouldn’t management become even more troublesome?

“We’ll need to build roads eventually. Travel from our Tribe to the farmlands won’t take too long,” Su Bai explained.

He did not want to focus solely on development within the Tribe. He also wanted proper expansion beyond the Tribe’s boundaries.

To develop successfully outside the Tribe, road construction was an essential process.

Without clear, unobstructed roads, travelling from the Tribe would be extremely inconvenient. That would make external development even more difficult. It was the same back on Earth.

In mountainous regions, if people wanted prosperity or improved living conditions, the first priority was always solving transportation problems. Without developed transportation infrastructure, mountainous areas could never develop properly.

However, the Flame Dragon Tribe was currently in its development phase, and Su Bai had not yet determined how to handle these external matters.

“Does Shaman mean building a cement road through the forest?” Yu Ying’s pink eyes widened instantly.

She had never heard Shaman mention this idea. Hearing it now left her exceptionally shocked.

“Yes, though that’s for later. We won’t consider it for now,” Su Bai smiled.

The current priority was constructing cement houses within the Tribe. After completing that, they could consider external matters.

For the Tribe to develop increasingly well, diplomatic relations with other Tribes were essential.

However, without convenient transportation, other Tribes would find it difficult to visit.

Many Tribes might want to come to the Flame Dragon Tribe, but the long and difficult journey would deter them.

“Just imagining it seems incredible. If we could truly build a road through the forest, the scene would definitely be spectacular,” Yu Ying began fantasising.

She believed Shaman would accomplish what he promised. It was only a matter of time. Anticipation began building within her heart.

“What if we eventually extended roads to every Tribe? What would you think?” Su Bai suddenly asked.

This audacious idea had not just occurred to him today. He had been considering it since inventing cement.

In this Primitive Era, they could not rely on mountain paths forever. Having flat roads would certainly be convenient. It would benefit not only their Tribe’s development but other Tribes’ development as well.

Of course, he was not so magnanimous. Right now, he was definitely only considering the Flame Dragon Tribe’s development. He was not enthusiastic enough to plan for other Tribes.

“That scene would definitely be spectacular. Other Tribes could reach our Tribe much faster. Carriages would certainly become very popular then.”

Yu Ying paused, then continued. “Beyond that, I believe people from every Tribe would be deeply grateful to you.”

Yu Ying also felt this idea was excessively audacious, though not impossible to implement. It was merely a matter of time.

Because ash-based cement production was not difficult, and materials were readily available everywhere. If they genuinely committed to building roads, it would just take some time.

“Is that so? Then we’ll wait and see.” Su Bai said, gazing towards the distant forest.

His ambitions were not limited to managing the Flame Dragon Tribe well. If he could govern a vast continental territory, that would be even better.

However, this was a long-term plan. Thousands upon thousands of Tribes existed across this continent. Each Tribe had its unique characteristics and survival methods. Achieving unification would not be easy.

Nevertheless, Su Bai had his methods: conquering everyone through his inventions.

He believed nobody in this era could resist the temptation of his inventions. Everyone would probably scramble eagerly to possess them.

Since he possessed what everyone wanted, developing a continental unification plan would have its foundation.

“Shaman, what does ‘wait and see’ mean?” Yu Ying asked curiously. This was the first time hearing this fresh three word phrase.

“It means waiting to observe. You’ll understand when the time comes.” Su Bai laughed heartily.

Yu Ying nodded thoughtfully, tucking her hair back. “Yes, Shaman.”

*Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh…* The hot air balloon continued advancing. The forest scenery below continuously receded. Vast expanses of green were uplifting to observe.

Approximately ten minutes after leaving the Tribe, they began discerning a large clearing ahead.

“Shaman, is that the area you mentioned for farmland?” Yu Ying pointed towards the clearing.

Somehow, that clearing appeared exceptionally vast. Forests rarely contained such expansive land.

Forests typically had densely packed trees or undergrowth. Finding a spacious clearing was quite difficult.

“That’s the place. Xi Guo, descend and let us examine it.” Su Bai instructed.

He had previously sent people to survey this location. Naturally, after Shu Feng surveyed and reported back, he learned about this clearing.

“Yes.” Xi Guo manipulated the hot air balloon, gradually descending.

*Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh…*

The hot air balloon gently landed on the ground. Su Bai disembarked under the Totem Warriors’ protective escort.

Initially, the Totem Warriors circled the perimeter, ensuring no creatures threatening Shaman’s safety were present before relaxing.

After the Totem Warriors disembarked, they formed a security perimeter around the clearing.

This was to prevent any possibility of Ferocious Beasts hiding in undetected corners.

“Shaman, this clearing is even more expansive than it appears from the sky!” Yu Ying ran excitedly across the clearing.

Yu Ying had not been this happy in ages. Previously, she had been constantly anxious.

“Indeed. Looking around, it’s truly spacious,” Su Bai nodded with satisfaction.