Chapter 213 - 213. Old friends and new ones

The Illo's people retuned as well and just then realized that their houses have been attacked by a bunch of ants. Their clothes, food and everything they owned were full of black ants. No matter how much they fought they couldn't get rid of them so in the end they gave up and choose to live at the seaside. 

They had a river nearby, the sea, summer is coming and wearing filmy clothes is not really a bad thing.

Conrad didn't even know about their decision until much later. But the truth to be told he had absolutely no time to think of that. Or to care.

As soon they came back to the new decision they made was accepted by everyone. At first, they will make just huge stone walls and then the houses one by one. They dug around the stone plate deep burrow where they connected the underground river to it. Inside they added many river creatures so they had use for it.

From far the wall couldn't be seen yet but as the days passed tall white walls suddenly appeared. Most of them were earth users that just used their ability to bake stones and with their other powers stack one on top of others. Soon on four sides of the wall small building could be seen. The watching towers. Soon strange red banners could be seen fluttering on the wind.

Inside just a few houses were done. From the clay they dug out around the walls they made clay bricks mixed with some sand and dried with firepower. That way was not only faster, but the bricks also crumbled less and they could choose the size of bricks.

They choose more blocks than bricks as they wanted to make houses fast but stable. As days passed their workload became bigger. Isaa sighed as she sat there and saw them all completely tired.

She stood up and turned to them. The commotion slowly ebbed and she smiled at them. ''We all worked hard these few days. We shall do it this way. We will build a house and then take a break and then again. If we continue building with this pace, we might just hurt ourselves. By the way, we have still years to come. Who said we have to finish all in one day?''

For a while there was silence but then everyone started loudly talking with big smiles. On the end, they cheered her words. Isaa just shook her head. Actually, she liked this sect quite a lot. They were all like this. Childish, but sincere. It seems the Sect master choose intentionally. That old man...

When they finished the house they choose to send few people to find a new spot fore salt, fishing and just spending time. One of the girls had good eyes and spotted on the other end of their hill small beach that was surrounded by walls. But is that a problem for them?

Using their powers they used the plants to send them over the wall and found out the perfect place for summer. Even when the tide comes the water is never high on the beach so they could safely stay there. But they chose that spot for their relaxation.

There was one sect from the other side of the wall that chose just like Illo to stay by the sea. Luckily for them, their test was not to make clay village then fisherman's village. So actually they just lived like that. 

One day Conrad, Kimi and Jason chose to go to the village. Even from far the villagers seem to be peaceful and calm. Few people came to greet them.

''Hello, we are from sect ofHolu Lady Aera. I recognize you, Kimi. You must be from the Grounding Fairy Sect?'' One young woman smiles brightly at them.

Kimi came forward and bowed politely. ''Yes, we have hard tests and have no time for many things. But we realized that many villages exist in the surroundings. So we have the plan to contact all of you and invite you to an open market in our place. Place of exchange. Like that once a month you can come and trade your goods. Or should we make it once ín ten days?''

The woman chatted with everyone and nodded. ''Once in ten days would make more sense. Let us know the position of the market and send someone to us to tell us when it will start.''

''Don't worry Laura. I will send notice before the market starts. We just wanted to see would you and your village be interested in it.'' Kimi knew that these people were looking simple but were not simple at all. Perfect. They didn't have to worry that they might be attacked.

''So shall it be. Do you need some produce from our village?'' Laura started showing them what they caught that morning and Kimi smiled. 

''I promise we will have some things to trade as well. But now we must travel to other places and if we take fish with us... I fear it will get bad. It would be such a waste for such a portion of good food.'' 

Of course, Laura knew that her words were truthful, so she nodded. ''I understand. When the market starts we shall have an exchange.''

They bowed to each other and under smiles left to the next village. Jason and Conrad could from far recognize the village head. A burly man with a long beard and a huge smile on his face. ''You came.''

His simple words made two men hug the burly man with a huge smile. His eyes turned towards Kimi and he politely bowed. ''Young lady, you must be one from the Grounding Fairy Sect just like these two fools?''

Kimi chuckled and bowed politely back. With a twinkle in her eyes, she laughed. ''Of course. That is the reason I came with them. Who knows what kind of trouble they would end up with if they came alone, right?''

He laughed loudly making everyone from his guild appear from all sides. Warrior guild. Real warrior guild. Male and females filled with muscles and using their bodies to make an amazing place. The houses were between trees and lush branches and leaves hid most of the buildings. 

When they saw the amazing system of hanging bridges between the trees they stared at it with astonished faces. His deep voice suddenly resounded behind them.

''Please do not say you think its something special. My people already could see that castle you people started building. That thing is amazing. Will you tell us how you did it?'' He lowered his head and stared at Kimi with a wink.

Jason sighed and pushed the man aside from red-faced Kimi. ''Malek, stop teasing small girls. We made that place as a new home. It took us quite a time to make it so do not complain. We are just few tens of people while you have a bunch of strong warriors. We plan to open the market in that place. If you have something to exchange come once every ten days and bring it.''

Malek chuckled while staring at Kimi but then nodded. ''We found a way to make metal things. We choose to make our weapons to protect our selves but realized that this world is too peaceful. So we made many other things. Pots, pans, knives, etc. What do you think?''

Jason nodded while hitting hsi shoulder but then taking hsi hand back with a painful expression. ''I know you guys would do that. By the way, did you make some sort of armor?''

Malek shook his head and opened his shirt to show his body filled with countless muscles. ''I do not need armor. I have my body, right, cutie.'' He openly flirted with Kimi that was at a loss of words. Her eyes unconsciously darted all over his body and her face became brighter as her eyes naughtily saw more than she wanted.

Jason shook his head. What could he do? At least Malek is not a bad person. Kimi will be safe with him, but can she handle him? He started at her figure and shrugged, what is with him? It is her life, right?

On the other hand, Kimi was feeling quite stressed. They still had to visit many more villages but her stomach felt hungry. She slowly took out one of sandwiches Isaa made for her and slowly ate it while Malek stared ta it with confusion. 

He turned his eyes towards Jason and Conrad and pointed ta the food that was slowly enjoyed by Kimi. ''What is that?''

Jason sighed. Actually, these things became one of the main things when they traveled. Or if they wanted to eat something fast and filling. ''It's two pieces of bread with filling.''

Malek stared at Conrad and smiled. ''I want to wat this as well. You have some. I will give you a good knife for this. But only this time.''

Hearing his words Jasona and Conrad took their sandwiches and got three knives that had quite good quality. After a long time, they had proper knives. Malek sat down next to Kimi and pit inside. Suddenly his eyes became big and he murmured. ''How tasty...'' 

Kimi stared as he almost swallowed all three sandwiches and still stared at her with big eyes. ''You can forget that. Even if you give me a whole set of knives and longsword I will not give you mine. I need more strength as we need to give notice to other villages about this.''

With shiny eyes, he stood up and shortly whistled. Two people arrived. Woman and man. ''You two go and give notice to all the villages in surrounding about the market in ten days. Right?'' He turned his eyes towards Kimi that happily nodded.

The two people just nodded and rushed away. Malek slowly turned around and saw the whole sandwich in front of his face. Kimi smiled brightly as she stuffed the sandwich into his mouth. ''You did well. I think you deserve this. By the way, do you like what is inside?'' 

Malek nodded. Kimi smiled brightly. ''Our village produces that. So if you want you can exchange that at the market. We will be fair with prices.''

He smiled brightly as he could see that they were ready to go back home. Winking at her he smiled brightly again. ''Then... see you in ten days, Kimi...''

Jason and Conrad felt grossed out as he lowered his voice and tried to appease Kimi that almost started running away with her red face. She might have lived long, but being so directly attacked by male charm, this was first... Her heart was beating hard as she walked away quickly, while two men just looked at each other and shook their heads. 

Poor Kimi, Malek was famous that he never gives up when he wants something, but from the other side, lucky Kimi. he was one of the men who hated exchanging partners. His whole family was the same. So if the two of them get together... That is not a bad thing. Hopefully...