I've been transported to the orc continent.

Chapter 368 After returning home

The beastmen have long lifespans, and more than two years wouldn't leave many marks on their faces; Cang and Feng seemed to have changed no at all.

Bai Ling looked at his father and his eyes welled up with tears. Chen was even more dramatic than Bai Ling, shedding several tears as he grabbed Feng's hand and cried out, "Father."

Feng patted Chen's hand and said, "Okay, stop crying. There are so many people here."

Cang looked at his two sons again and again, then nodded and said, "Ling, you must be tired from your journey. Come on, come home with me and your father."

Bai Ling pointed in the direction of the moon and said, "Father, the moon's father has also returned."

Cang and Feng were both taken aback, neither of them expecting Yue's father and father to come back together. However, they were not stunned for long and quickly came to their senses.

In a way, their two families were related by marriage. Cang and Feng straightened their clothes and walked over to Yue with Bai Ling.

In fact, Cang and Feng knew Yue's father and father. The Yuanhu Tribe and the Gaoshu Tribe were so close that the beastmen of both tribes basically knew each other.

The two families stood together and exchanged pleasantries. Then, the tribal chief, Zhan, came over and said, "Alright, stop talking here and take your things back. They brought a lot of good stuff with them."

Chen immediately said from the side, "Chief, we brought back rice. Rice can be milled into rice, and rice is delicious. We also brought back rapeseed seeds. Rapeseed can be used to make oil, so we won't have to eat animal fat anymore."

Zhan nodded happily, "Great! Once these two things are grown, our tribe's life will be even better."

*

Back home, Feng first took Bai Ling's hand and looked him up and down, then took Chen's hand and looked him up and down as well.

Feng was finally relieved after confirming that both of his sons were well, not injured, not sick, and had not lost weight.

Bai Ling opened the basket she brought back to show her father and father. Cang and Feng were most interested in the rice and rapeseed seeds, and also in the red dates that Bai Ling brought back.

Chen pressed down on the last basket, preventing it from being opened, and said mysteriously, "Father, my brother and I brought you and Father gifts."

Feng wasn't surprised that his two sons would bring back gifts, but his younger son seemed rather secretive, so he played along and said, "What gifts are they? Hurry up and show them to me."

Chen then opened the basket, saying, "Father, these are gold ornaments. Gold is a very beautiful thing, shining like the sunlight."

Opening the basket, Chen took out a wooden box from the top, inside which was a small package tied with silk.

Chen picked up the package and placed it on the table. After unpacking it, she arranged the jewelry for her father and grandfather to see. The jewelry included a gold bracelet inlaid with pearls, a gold hairpin adorned with gemstones, and a ring with patterns. Each piece of jewelry came in pairs, and they were arranged in a row on the silk.

Cang and Feng stared wide-eyed in shock, speechless for a long time. They had seen many beautiful ornaments before, but this was the first time they had ever seen such a dazzling and eye-catching piece.

Chen said from the side, "Father, Father, my brother and I made all of this together. Do you like it?"

Cang nodded and said, "Your father and I like it very much. It must be very valuable."

Chen said, "Of course it's valuable. Gold is the most valuable thing in the central tribe right now. If you want to exchange it, you'll have to use a lot of dried meat."

Feng asked, "Ling, Chen, besides what you gave to me and your father, do you have any other gold?"

Bai Ling nodded and said, "There are still quite a few."

The wind stopped talking. He picked up a bracelet and put it on his wrist, then put a ring on his finger.

“Ling, Chen, I really like your gift,” Feng said, holding the gold hairpin, her smile full of joy and pride.

*

In the two years since he left, the house seemed to have changed little, except that the trees in the yard had grown taller. Cang took Bai Ling to the backyard to see the livestock and birds, then took him to the warehouse to see the stored grain. He also showed Bai Ling the silk and cotton cloth they had woven, the new cotton clothes and quilts they had made, as well as the animal hides, porcelain and various gemstones they had accumulated over the past two years.

“Ling, Chen, you both have someone you like, and you’ll be getting married in a few years. This is all money your father and I have saved for you to use when you get married.”

Upon hearing the word "marriage," Chen's face turned red. He whispered, "No, there's no rush to get married. We're not that old. Let's wait a few years before we get married."

Xiao Bichen is a few years older, but according to the lifespan of orcs, both of them are still young people who have just come of age.

Few orcs of their age get married, so Xiao wanted to wait a few more years.

Bai Ling then said, "Father, I was just about to tell you that Yue's father and father have returned. When are we going to their house to discuss the marriage?"

In the orc world, there is no concept of betrothal or engagement. As long as two young people are attracted to each other and want to get married, their elders will sit together and discuss the marriage.

Once the wedding date and which tribe the couple will live in after the marriage are agreed upon, they can begin preparing for the wedding.

Bai Ling and Yue's house has already been built, and all the furniture is ready. As long as their fathers agree, they can get married tomorrow.

Cang knew his son was anxious, but this matter couldn't be rushed. He said, "Getting married is a big deal. Your father and I will go to the Hongyan tribe tomorrow to invite your uncle and great-uncle over. You and Yue can discuss a date, and then our whole family will formally visit your family."

*

The Gaoshu tribe is colder than the central tribe; even though it's not winter yet, the temperature is already quite low.

Bai Ling changed into a new cotton-padded coat, came out of the courtyard, and walked towards the Yue family's house.

There were hardly any people on the street at this time. Bai Ling walked to the backyard of the Yue family in a few steps. As usual, he took a running start when he was still two steps away from the fence, jumped, and nimbly flipped over the fence.

The Yue family also kept livestock in their backyard. Hearing the commotion, the livestock started barking. Bai Ling ignored the barking and walked quickly toward the front yard.

Yue was waiting for him in the courtyard. When he saw Yue, Bai Ling quickened his pace: "Yue, did you know I was coming?"

"Yes, I knew it was you as soon as I heard your voice," Yue said. "I just finished eating, come inside with me."

Bai Ling stood still, and Yue turned around in confusion: "What's wrong?"

Bai Ling lowered his voice and said, "Yue, my father asked me to come and ask you when your father and father will have time so they can come over to discuss our marriage."