Original God, I am the only designated Red King God Envoy of Xumi

This is indeed the case. Although this kind of thing can indeed make a lot of money, if Amber really wants to make money, he has other ways. In comparison, selling weapons is not so safe, and it may develop into aiding the enemy.

"If the Blazing Hunters have any needs, they can prepare a list in advance. In view of your group's consistent good reputation, I will not force you to be present in person." Amber explained that if someone other than the Blazing Hunters wanted to purchase these later, he must be present in person, and the price would naturally have to be raised accordingly.

"I'm sure you've figured out that I want more than just Mora. The Chi Nian Clan under my management is currently too weak militarily, so I'd like to use this opportunity to establish a cooperative relationship with your group. I hope you can provide me with military support."

Hart was in a dilemma. He spoke with a hint of distress, "But... the Blazing Beast Hunters must maintain a neutral attitude in principle. Conflicts between clans are inevitable. If I cooperate with you, you will end up fighting with the other clans..."

Hart's doubts were very reasonable. A mercenary group like them naturally had to remain neutral in order to stay out of trouble and avoid getting into trouble. Amber's proposal... really made him feel unsure.

"That's fine. If a fight breaks out, your group can simply withdraw. I just hope that your group can protect the members of the Chi Nian clan if they are attacked by other clans or groups."

"In other words... I hope to hire you to stay in the Chi Nian clan for a period of time to maintain stability."

Amber was explaining that when it came to fighting against the other clans, after Amber seized the initiative, with her talent and skills she could easily take the lead silently, but... in a head-on battle it was difficult to guarantee that the Chi Nian clan would not suffer casualties, which was why she hired mercenaries. In addition, it was also necessary to build good relations with old-fashioned gilded brigades like the Blazing Beast Hunters.

"In that case... it shouldn't be a problem," Hart mused. "I'll consult with my superiors after arriving at Kawan Station and make a final decision."

"Okay, okay. If you need any transportation, feel free to ask me for it." Wadiye interjected at the right time. After sorting out his thoughts, he began to pay attention to this place. Seeing that Amber and the Blazing Hunter Beast had quickly reached a preliminary agreement, he congratulated the two of them and made his presence felt.

Wadiye felt that he had met a noble person today, but he didn't know what this "Chi Nian Clan" was. He must visit them someday. It is natural to build good relationships with such capable people.

Dixia was still somewhat immersed in the feeling just now. It was not until the three of them had reached an agreement and the temperature had dropped a little that she came to her senses. At this time, Wadiye had already announced the departure.

It’s a pity that both camels and yaks are very uncomfortable to ride. They are only used to carry goods, and not many people are willing to ride them. Although you can add a car behind them, the route to Wadiye... is not suitable for bringing a car.

The road ahead is long and we still have to rely on our own feet to walk step by step. Fortunately, we have many people to accompany us and we are not alone.

As they hurried on their way, everyone spoke less. The desert was often windy, and its strength was unpredictable. But if you opened your mouth rashly, you would easily get a mouthful of sand. No one wanted to get a mouthful of sand, so they just kept silent.

Amber was thinking about the problem as she followed the team. She still hadn't given up the method of domestication and planting that she had thought of before. If she wanted to develop in the long run, she must have a stable source of food. The Chi Nian clan had actually built toilets and composting sites - of course, the composting site was far away from the water source to avoid polluting the water source.

On the other hand, the smell is a bit strong...it's better to stay away from it.

It is difficult to grow food in a short period of time, even if you have an oasis... the soil in the oasis cannot withstand such exploitation. It will be ruined in a few years because its fertility will be drained out. You have to first combine soil improvement agents and trees to fix the sand, and then slowly improve it into land, and then improve it into arable land.

In her previous life, this would have been a large-scale, step-by-step project that would have taken seventeen or eighteen years. However, there was a magical elemental force here, and Amber was very knowledgeable about elemental force. She was confident that she could complete the initial governance in a short time.

It is not possible to rely solely on hunting to meet food needs during these two years. Although the cacti can be ground into powder and made into food, artificial cultivation of cacti is not economical. Even if this food is improved, it is still not tasty, too dry and too choking. After thinking about it, Amber actually came up with some ideas.

At first, she was thinking of the sacred ibis, a bird in the desert. In the past, the desert people believed that it was a symbol of God and possessed the sacred power to eliminate disasters, but today no one cares about these rumors.

But this thing can fly... The life cycle of an individual can reach 20 years. Its growth cycle is too long and it doesn't lay eggs outside of the breeding season like chickens.

In comparison, the life cycle of a corsac fox is 6 years, but it is carnivorous and produces little meat. Its fur is quite valuable, just like that of crocodiles. What is lacking now is stable meat livestock and poultry rather than animals with economic value.

In the end...it was still the same old things, pork, mutton, chicken and so on.

There seem to be chickens and wild boars, but I have never seen sheep amber. The only animal that can be compared to a cow is probably a beast of burden, but this kind of creature is an important production tool and is not yet large enough to be raised as meat livestock.

Finally, Amber settled on the chicken.

These animals may find it difficult to adapt to the temperature difference in the desert, but Amber still has a way. At worst, she can use her expertise to create a fire elemental heat lamp. The chickens can also stay warm if they are close together, so it should be feasible.

Chicken feed is a problem, but there is still a way to solve it. As she was thinking about it, Amber turned her gaze to the mushroom beasts that could be seen from time to time on the roadside.

Fungus beasts are essentially similar to mushrooms, but they are not tasty at all. In addition, they do pose a certain threat, so no one has ever tried to tame them.

Unlike in the game, in reality, mushroom beasts and slimes are very harmless creatures. Amber has studied mushroom beasts before. They are very sensitive to irritating smells and will become violent when they smell them. At this time, a large number of mushroom beasts gathered together will pose a great threat.

The spores of mushroom beasts are a great raw material for wound medicine. The most important raw material for wound medicine made from amber is the spores of mushroom beasts.

She had previously studied mushroom beasts to see if they could be a stable source of food. After many experiments... she confirmed that they were completely inedible and could only be used as emergency food when there was no other choice.

You can change your mindset... If humans can't eat it, you can let livestock eat it, such as chickens.

Then the solution is very clear. On the one hand, raise mushroom beasts as feed and raw materials for medicine. On the other hand, raise chickens as a stable source of protein and edible meat. After successfully arable land is settled, there is no need to worry about food problems at all.

Otherwise, we may have to rely on external imports for a long time.

In fact, there are few people like Amber who think so far ahead. There are still many wild animals in the desert. With wild fruits and other things, and a certain amount of external imports, there is no need to worry too much about food problems. It can feed many people.

The fact that Amber thinks so far ahead is essentially proof that she still retains some of her thoughts from her previous life. She is always worried that as the population increases and the clan grows stronger, wild animals will be over-hunted, and they will have to bear the consequences of over-demanding on nature.

This is probably a "delayed gratification" decision. It seems unnecessary now, but it will be much more convenient later.

……

It was very quiet along the way. Hart and Wadiye were thinking about their own things, the caravan followers followed silently on the road, and the mercenaries paid attention to the surrounding situation as usual.

However, Dixia had an extra amusement. She held the dagger in her hand and played with it, seeming to be reluctant to let it go.

They walked until it was almost dark and could see a huge complex of buildings in the distance - Aru Village.

Aru, in the ancient language of the desert, means "a place as beautiful as gold", also known as the Golden Dreamland. It is said that Aru Village was built by King Chi himself. It is independent of the surrounding land and is only connected to it by a few suspension bridges. Under the circular ravine is a pond with extremely rich water resources. The wooden mechanical structure can be used as an elevator for people to fetch water.

The water is brought in by a device based on Red King technology that is still in operation. The water pumped out by it has been flowing into the pond continuously for hundreds of years, just like a "waterfall".

It can indeed be called a "golden dreamland" in the desert. The sturdy cluster of houses is comparable in size to a small town. Below it is extremely abundant water resources, and it is the closest settlement to Kawanyi.

Aru Village has always had a "guardian" position to protect the village, and this generation of guardian has been designated as the successor of the previous generation since she was 8 years old. Rumors about her are endless in the desert.

For example, she is the true descendant of the Red King and has the power to command the sands. This is obviously too exaggerated, but she is indeed very powerful and is also a powerful warrior with the Eye of God.

It is said that it was she who changed the closed environment of Aru Village a few years ago. At that time, caravans from the forest began to come here to buy and sell goods, which brought real benefits to Aru and made Kawanyi more prosperous.

Similarly... this is also an act of challenging the "old order". To be honest, Amber is quite curious about this person. What kind of talent can do this?

With this curiosity, Amber followed the caravan and headed towards Aru Village.

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Chapter 17: Guardian of Aru Village

"Huh..." Amber wrapped her coat tightly. The temperature had dropped as night fell. Caravans and mercenaries traveling in the desert also had this habit. Everyone wore thick clothes and looked a little "bloated".

The pace of progress slowed down a lot, and finally, with Wadiye's voice, the caravan stopped outside the village. Wadiye and Hart walked together to the village entrance, where there were guards, and the caravans coming and going always had to notify in advance.

Taking this opportunity, Amber observed Aru Village. It was exactly like its name. The whole village was built like a miracle on a huge rock that was separated from the surrounding area. Date palms and various plants were common in the village. The houses were not as low as those in other places, and were even tall.

The outer walls of some houses have peeled off a little, and the building materials can be seen through the peeling areas - they are huge pieces of stone. If these houses were built entirely by hand, it would be unknown how long it would take to build them.

The current houses of the Chi Nian clan cannot be compared with those of Aru Village.

Seeing this, Dixia came over. After the previous exchanges and communication, the two of them had obviously become much more familiar with each other. She was a little curious about Amber's condition.

"Is this your first time in Aru Village?" Dixia was a little confused. She found it hard to imagine that this was Amber's first time in such a place, but her state did not seem fake.

"Yes, I was always busy before this, either doing research or planning for the future. Now that I've taken over the clan, I'm even busier."

"Oh..." Dixia didn't know how to answer for a moment. It was hard for her to imagine being "bound" to a certain place, born there and dying there. Her nature was to pursue freedom and she would not be bound.

If she had to live this kind of life, she would rather die.

"...It's really hard. Being a leader isn't easy either." Dishia said sincerely, "Your words remind me of Candice. Look, she's the current guardian of Aru Village. She's four years older than me, but just as remarkable as you... maybe even more remarkable than you."

"She hardly ever leaves the village either. Sometimes I just can't understand people like you."

Amber smiled upon hearing this and continued the topic: "It seems that we all have things we are willing to protect with our lives. Dixia, you will understand slowly."

"And as for that guardian, I have indeed heard rumors about her."

"Oh? So what is Candice like in your mind?" Dixia wanted to listen to the story. Someone like Amber, who is similar to Candice, should have a different opinion, right?

As a mercenary, Dixia often needs to travel far and wide. Although she has just started to carry out missions as an independent person, she has seen Candice many times before and can be considered semi-familiar with her.

"After all, I haven't actually met this person yet... but judging by the rumors, she seems like a 'rebel' and 'challenger' against tradition. New orders are often established by such people. Frankly, I quite like such people."

"Oh oh oh——" Dishia made a strange cry. She was like a dragon that had found a treasure, and showed great interest in Amber's words.

"Hart said something similar to me before, and then he married that female member of the group. Now they have a child. What's going on? Are you obsessed with Candice?"

Dixia once again showed characteristics that were consistent with her age. When faced with Amber's words, she immediately associated them with a certain "emotion" that she imagined.

"You haven't met her yet? Isn't it a bit frivolous? But don't worry, Candice is a great beauty——"

Dixia kept introducing everything to Amber, and Amber suddenly couldn't control the expression on her face.

As expected, no matter how mature she looks, Dixia is essentially just a 12-year-old child. This appearance is not bad, and Amber doesn't dislike it.

But... 12 years old... In her previous life, at this age, she might have just graduated from elementary school. Even here, among the forest people, 12 years old is definitely a minor and will be given care and protection. But Dixia is a sand person, at this age... she has already learned to take up weapons to make a living.

Thinking of this, Amber's interest subsided again. She really didn't want the children in her clan to be forced to experience such a life, so she needed to work harder.

Dishia was still jumping around Amber, showing her full of energy. Even the low temperature at night could not stop her.

Amber was about to speak to stop them when Wadiye and Hart came over. They had already finished talking with the guards in front of the suspension bridge at the entrance of the village. One of the guards went to report, and the others approached the pack animals and searched the caravan's goods as usual.

Seeing this, Dixia also calmed down. Her cheeks were flushed red because of the excitement just now. She didn't know if it was because of the cold or because she was too excited.

Only then did she suddenly realize that according to her idea, there was a fatal problem, that is... um... Amber seemed to be a female?

Candice...she...is also a woman?

For a moment, Dixia felt that something extraordinary had been revealed to her. Although all of this was her imagination, it did not prevent the answer from shocking her.

Amber didn't care what Dishia was thinking. Her attention had shifted to the guards. These guards also put on thick cloaks to keep warm. This loose clothing was also helpful in covering their weapons. One of their arms stretched out, holding a spear, and approached the caravan's goods, searching as usual.

The search did not last long. After confirming that the goods were in good condition, the guards let them pass and signaled that Wadiye could lead the caravan into the village first.

There should have been an interrogation session, but since Wadiye often traveled between the desert and the rainforest and was familiar with Candice, many villagers in Aru Village were also familiar with him. The guards knew his character well, so they skipped this step.

Led by Wadiye, the caravan started moving again and walked onto the fairly wide suspension bridge.

The suspension bridge was a little shaky when walking on it, but it was stable enough. Amber could observe the pond under the ravine from both sides. The suspension bridge was more than ten meters deep from the water surface. Falling from this height onto the water surface would probably not be much different from falling onto the rocks.

The caravan had just crossed the suspension bridge and arrived at the open space in the village. There were many children chasing and playing with each other on the open space. The game similar to "hopscotch" brought back Amber's memories.

The children's curiosity about the arrival of the caravan only lasted for a glance. They had seen many similar situations and it was not worth making a fuss about.

Amber leaned against a date palm tree at the entrance of the village, staring at the children playing in a daze. She watched for a long time without realizing it, and didn't even notice the figure walking towards her not far away with a gorgeous shield on his back.

'That's great.' Amber thought to herself.

Having proper fun like this is what "life" should be like. At best, the Chi Nian clan can only be considered "survival".

One word makes a huge difference.

She was like an ordinary mother who felt sad when seeing the children of rich families, and for a moment her heart was filled with guilt towards her own children.

She wanted the Chinanian clan to live the same life. She remembered the instructions given to her by the former leader before he died without hesitation, and she also remembered her promise to Gabriel.

Her goal is definitely not just the current one. She wants the clan to live a life with the same quality as Aru Village, or even surpass Aru!

The sky was slowly getting dark, dusk was fading away, and the moonlight was shining on the open space. Everything seemed so peaceful.

And Amber's eyes sparkled with unprecedented brilliance, like a flame falling into the dry grassland, and at this moment they were like two of the finest amber gems.

The first thing Candice noticed when she walked over here was these two gems.

"I've been waiting for a long time, Candice." Wadiye couldn't stop smiling. He took out a small package from the cargo and handed it to Candice.

"This is the sandworm spice you asked me to bring you."

Candice barely came to her senses. She blinked her two different-colored eyes and weighed the small bag in her hand. The weight was even more than what she deserved for the money she paid.

Before she could say anything to refuse the offer, Wadiye interrupted her.

"My caravan frequently travels between the two places, and has received considerable support from Aru Village. I understand why you need these things. They're for the 'village guards,' right?"

"The extra amount can be considered as my gratitude and my personal contribution to Aru Village."

Candice closed her beautiful eyes for a moment. The so-called village guards were scholars who originally came from the House of Lords but went crazy due to various accidents. Most of them were exiled to the desert or other places, and some of them were taken in by Aru.

The name originated from a natural disaster that Aru encountered. A crazy scholar actually calmed the disaster. From then on, the villagers of Aru village believed that these scholars had the power to resolve natural disasters, and they respectfully called them "village guardians."

Regardless of the reason, these crazy scholars abandoned by the Order were treated well.

Candice Tovardier brought these to try to make some incense that could stabilize the mind and see if it could alleviate the madness of the villagers.

"You are too kind, Mr. Wadiye."

A smile appeared on Candice's face. She put the small bag away, accepting Wadiye's kindness.

"Aru Village welcomes all those who abide by the village rules, whether they are from the Sand or the Forest."