Today's second update: Chapter 3510! 2/4!
On the human side, after Yang Yao and the other core members heard the full account—especially learning that Lord Huang had personally agreed to let the two of them come to observe the ceremony and entrusted them with the important task of "building the Huang Race's territory"—they gave the decision of Xu Buwan and the other girl their approval after careful consideration.
Before her aunt and sisters-in-law, Xu Buwan also gave a clear and insightful analysis of the racial maneuvering involved in establishing the Huang Race's territory along the middle reaches of the Grand Canal, as well as the potential protective barrier it could provide for humanity.
Watching her speak eloquently, her eyes bright and clear, already showing the beginnings of someone capable of seeing the whole picture, then looking at Xu Caiyi beside her—who had always shown little interest in such "major matters," yet was now nodding along and even adding a few remarks—Yang Yao, Shen-bao, Rou Rou, and the others could not help but reveal looks of surprise and relief.
They had only been with the Huang Race for a few short days and gone through a series of twists and turns, yet the two girls, Caiyi in particular, seemed to have grown considerably. Their horizons and considerations had gained a depth unlike before.
Yang Yao gently took Xu Buwan's hand and said warmly, "It seems that your staying with the Huang Race for the time being is not entirely a bad thing.
"Lord Huang truly possesses many... qualities beyond the reach of ordinary people, things worth observing and learning from. Consider this encounter a special kind of training."
Her words carried approval, as well as a trace of relief. Looking back now, the "compromise" they had been forced into on