Chapter 288 - Chapter 288: Chapter 288: The Ancient Town of Medicinal Herbs (2/2)
At first, he was a bit skeptical, as it was hard to believe that in modern society, there could be a tribe hidden from civilization, especially when even those in the mountains were recorded.
“Our ancestors were a branch of the ancient Li tribe, who later relocated here to avoid the turmoils of war. Since then, we have rarely had any contact with the outside world,”
Dahu was still enthusiastic as he gave an introduction, then he pulled Chen Yu towards the village.
There was an ancient rule in their tribe that had not changed for a thousand years: anyone who could climb the cliff outside the village would be regarded as an honored guest of their community.
Previously, Ergou had used some tricks to climb up, but now Chen Yu had truly climbed the cliff on his own merit, so naturally, Dahu was going to treat him as an esteemed guest.
Chen Yu did not say much, but simply followed behind Dahu.
Yet just as they arrived at the village, a group of men armed with forks and herb-gathering tools stood at the entrance of the village in a vigilant manner.
Seeing this, Dahu suddenly felt a surge of guilt. He threw the stick he was holding aside and knelt at the entrance of the village.
“Everyone, I was wrong to bring troublemakers into our village before, but now I know my mistake. He could never have climbed that cliff.”
Seeing how earnest Dahu was, the other villagers didn’t say much. An elderly man with a faltering step came up to Dahu and gently patted his shoulder.
“That’s alright, child. You are naive and were deceived. We don’t blame you, but from now on, don’t bring any more riffraff into our village.”
While someone was speaking, they fixed Chen Yu with an unkind stare.
Dahu quickly stood up, “Elder Chieftain, this man is different from the previous one. He truly can climb that cliff; I witnessed it with my own eyes.”
The Elder Chieftain snorted coldly, showing no good grace towards Chen Yu.
The reason they had gathered there today was to guard against Ergou, and they did not expect Chen Yu to show up.
“There aren’t many in this world who can climb that cliff, and for thousands of years, only the trickster Ergou has used devious means to enter our village! You, young man, don’t seem very trustworthy either, how did you get in?”
Chen Yu was suddenly a bit frustrated. How had he become untrustworthy?
“Elder, I am here only to procure some medicinal herbs. Meeting Dahu was a complete accident, and that Ergou tried to trick me and have me fall down the cliff to my death…”
“Don’t bother telling me these things!” the Elder Chieftain interrupted Chen Yu bluntly: “We knew by Ergou’s third visit that he was a swindler, but because Dahu always treated him as a friend, we didn’t expose him prematurely. But we won’t let such an incident happen a second time.”
Chen Yu sighed helplessly, “If the Elder Chieftain doesn’t believe my words, you can verify them. I can go to the cliff outside right now, climb up and down a few times, and let you witness it yourself if you wish!”
“It’s not about climbing cliffs!” the Elder Chieftain rolled his eyes: “Since you claim to be here for the herbs, you must know something about them, right? I happen to have a few herbs here. Could you please identify them for me?”
Saying this, the Elder Chieftain waved his hand to the tribespeople behind him, after which several young girls came forward holding trays.
On their trays were placed a dozen or so medicinal herbs of various shapes.
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