The White Armor Tribe's hearty cheers shot straight into the sky.
Under the light of countless torches and the respectful gazes of the crowd, Mu Fan carried the girl in his arms and strode into the White Armor Tribe's village.
Before his eyes stood rough-hewn buildings made of wooden stakes.
Sharpened wooden pillars rose in uneven rows, while gray-white tents were scattered throughout, carrying a primitive beauty of raw strength.
Some of the children nearby quietly gathered around, blinking their wide eyes as they watched their teacher sister being held in the arms of a handsome big brother.
"Teacher Sister looks so happy."
"This is the first time I've ever seen Sister this happy."
"But Teacher Sister... is clearly crying." A cute little girl named Ke Ya said.
"Hey." At that moment, a dark-skinned chubby boy suddenly jumped beside Ke Ya, proudly raising his chin. "I'll tell you a big secret."
"What secret?" Several little ones immediately pricked up their ears, their eyes wide open.
"The one holding Teacher Sister... is Wood Brother! I was the one who brought him back."
"Wow!"
The surprised cries around him made little Yinuoke feel as though he were floating. He narrowed his eyes and puffed his chest out even farther.
"Hahaha, I am... you guys... hmph." However, when Yinuoke noticed from the corner of his eye that his little friends had all run off in an instant, he began stomping his feet in frustration.
"Darn it, wait until I've finished talking!"
"Hahaha, Yinuoke, take your time talking. We're going to see Wood Brother."
The children's innocent laughter immediately filled the sky above the village, blending with the adults' sincere and delighted laughter.
Listening to the sincere, friendly laughter around him, Mu Fan followed Isaiah past some of the tribe's defensive structures. In his