Blue Card Starry Sky

Chapter 40 Alliance Base
Lan Tian returned to the small boat, and Yingying anxiously asked him how he was, what had happened, and if he was injured. Lan Tian, ​​his head throbbing from the questions, told her everything in detail, finally calming her down. Now that they had encountered humans, what was the next step? Lan Tian had already considered going to see the Alliance's base himself—whether it was suitable for development, whether they could get along with them, and whether it was appropriate for his growth. He needed to see for himself to know. So they steered their small boat onto the larger ship and set off for the Alliance's base. It wasn't safe there; they needed to leave as soon as possible. They then set off together with the remaining four large ships to the Alliance's base.

The demonic Qilin warriors led the way in the sky for several days. Then, islands appeared ahead on the sea—a series of interconnected islets and reefs, densely packed together and seemingly endless. Large ships without a guide would have no chance of getting in; they would surely get lost among these islands. After several more days of leisurely sailing, mountain ranges appeared ahead, followed by an island stretching as far as the eye could see—this was the Alliance's base. It was indeed very well hidden and secure; one could not reach this place from the sea without a familiar guide. A thick fog shrouded the island, perfectly concealing it.

Four large ships entered the harbor and docked. The local people came out to watch, having not seen such large ships enter the harbor in a long time. This time, the harvest must be plentiful. Many people surged onto the shore, cheering. The alliance had won a great victory, which made everyone extremely happy. Finally, they had reaped a rich harvest. The five leaders of the island came out to greet them, and the place was decorated with lanterns and colorful streamers, creating a lively and festive atmosphere.

The people on the boat were overjoyed. They had finally seen their own people and were finally home! Everyone was ecstatic and couldn't wait to get off. The small boat in the blue sky slowly sailed in behind the larger boat. Seeing everyone so excited, it was delighted and shared in their joy. Little Yingying was especially so, jumping and shouting like a child.

The commander of the demonic Qilin warriors who led this expedition disembarked and quickly reported to the five leaders. They reported that they had captured a large amount of supplies, equipment, and tributes. The four large ships were filled with supplies, which made the five leaders envious. What kind of contribution was this that could make the settlement so well-supplied and improve people's lives? The supplies on the ships were now enough for the people here to enjoy a happy and fulfilling time.

The five leaders boarded the main ship to inspect the spoils. What were these tributes? Opening them revealed chests full of treasures: rare substances, medicinal herbs, and pills. Each item was priceless, a rare gem, invaluable beyond measure. The five leaders unanimously decided to guard these items strictly, forbidding them from being used lightly or divided among themselves. The value of these materials could cause any one of them to lose their sense of self; therefore, they unanimously agreed to keep them under unified control and not to use them lightly.

After a full day of hard work, all the supplies on the ship were unloaded and transported to the island for safekeeping. Other necessities were distributed to the various leaders for their own use and for the people of their respective territories. There are now five factions on the island, each governed by a leader who does not interfere with the others. Major decisions on the island are made by the five leaders unanimously.

That evening, people gathered at the harbor to celebrate their victorious return. Tents were pitched everywhere, and people ate and drank at the stoves, singing and dancing. The atmosphere was joyful and harmonious, which made the people who had disembarked from the large ship even more excited than if they had regained their freedom. After a few drinks, everyone was like family. They ate and drank their fill and slept soundly without any concern for their safety. This place was their paradise!
After a few drinks, Lan Tian left the banquet to walk around, getting a feel for the situation, inquiring about the local geography, resources, and the origins and relationships of the five leaders. This gave Lan Tian a general understanding of the situation. It seemed the situation was unstable and not optimistic, but compared to having nowhere to stay, this was a good start. He'd take it one step at a time!
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The next day, after everyone sobered up, the five leaders' men returned to their respective territories, each busy with their own affairs and all settled down. However, those who had disembarked from the large ship were unsure what to do. The original three groups of people rushed to Lan Tian for advice. Now the problem arose: all those of value on the island had already been divided up by the five leaders, leaving no extra space for them. Lan Tian understood the leaders' predicament; none of them were willing to offer their territory to these disembarked people.

Lan Tian had previously inspected the island and found that the valley not far from here was quite suitable for settling down. However, it was currently a barren wasteland with nothing to offer, and it would need to be developed by the group themselves. None of the five leaders took it seriously and did not think much of it. When Lan Tian suggested that they take it, everyone agreed and decided to allocate it to Lan Tian and his group as their territory.

This valley is the canyon of the island's largest mountain range, which extends all the way into the sea, creating a harbor that is perfectly sheltered from the wind and ideal for ships. This is the valley's only advantage and the main reason why Blue Sky chose it. To reach the valley, one must cross this harbor, making it, in Blue Sky's view, the safest place on the island.

Finally, Lan Tian requested two large ships for easy access, a reasonable request from which the five leaders had no reason to refuse. Although they had already made arrangements for the two large ships, they did not raise any further objections in consideration of Lan Tian's contributions in this campaign.

Lan Tian led everyone onto their own large ship and sailed towards the valley harbor. Once inside, they discovered that the harbor was incredibly beautiful, with stunning scenery. The valley was filled with wildflowers and dense forests, making it an excellent place for cultivation.

Everyone was full of energy and overjoyed to build their own homes and houses. They were excited and thrilled that they could finally start building their own community. This place would be both our new home and our starting point for a fresh start. Everyone mustered their strength, rallied, and worked hard to build this place into a beautiful home.

Blue Sky assigned tasks, each person fulfilling their duties, making the work twice as efficient. First, the weeds and saplings in the valley were cleared away, then Fire Phoenix burned them to create a large open space—the best place to build houses. Some people dug foundations, while others felled trees to prepare for piling and building a dock, facilitating the transport of goods. Among these people were various types of workers: those skilled in construction built houses, while those skilled in carpentry felled trees to make furniture, doors, and windows. With everyone contributing, the valley quickly took shape. The dock was built first, and rows of houses were neatly arranged, providing everyone with a place to live. Later, the planning and layout would be gradually accelerated to make it a comfortable home for the people.

Because the valley is full of flowers, Lantian specially named it Flower Fairy Valley, another Blue Valley.

(End of this chapter)