I'm involved in poverty alleviation in a primitive tribe.

Chapter 446 The Second Time

She knew this was her only chance to change her fate, and no matter what, she had to hold on to it tightly and never let go.

Jiang Wu.

Qiu lowered her head, not wanting anyone to see her slightly red and hot eyes.

She never imagined that someone like her could receive such kindness.

Jiangbu, this place is truly different; it's filled with...

hope.

The next morning, before dawn, a refreshed Qiu emerged from her stone house.

Yes, my own stone house.

After leaving the Green Mantis Witch, not only were they given a separate room, but they were also provided with new animal skin clothing, furniture, and other necessities.

Anyone with eyes could see that Qiu had gained Jiang Wu's favor and was about to soar to great heights. Green Mantis Witch, being shrewd and diplomatic, naturally didn't mind giving her a small gift to add to her success.

This is human nature, something that cannot be avoided in any society.

Autumn walked briskly toward the island in the middle of the lake. Sunlight danced on her hair, casting a soft golden glow over her, and her clear eyes sparkled with an unprecedented brilliance.

She walked smoothly to the edge of the rocky lake without anyone stopping her, something that had never happened before.

Before this, as a slave, there were very few places she could go.

Before she could even worry about how to cross the lake, a black water turtle silently swam over.

Qiu was flattered and stepped onto the platform, and the Xuan Shui Turtle swam towards the island in the middle of the lake with her.

The Green Mantis tribe told her that Baiya lived with Jiang Wu.

She first silently bowed deeply outside Jiang Ning's stone house, then walked to the side and began cleaning Bai Ya's house.

Baiya's house is very easy to recognize. In order to make it happy, the Jiang people specially carved some of its heroic fighting postures on its stone house.

Moreover, Baiya is a ferocious beast with a strong odor that no amount of floral fragrance can mask.

Jiang Ning had actually been awake for a while; at her level of strength, she seemed to hardly need any sleep anymore.

But she still makes sure to get some sleep every day. Sometimes, lying in bed and falling asleep quietly is a rare form of relaxation and enjoyment.

Working all the time would be too miserable.

She worked so hard to get to where she is today, not so that she could live a life of hardship.

Bai Ya hasn't been on the island in the middle of the lake these past few days; he's been with the Jiang tribe to explore the sea area.

Qiu didn't know what to do, so she cleaned Baiya's house thoroughly.

She knew very well that with Bai Ya's status in the Jiang tribe, how could he lack servants?

If it so chooses, countless people would be willing to pounce on it.

There was really nothing for her to do here. The island in the middle of the lake was carefully taken care of by the people of the Sirius tribe every day, so she couldn't get involved.

Just then, Jiang Ning came out with a pair of bone scissors. Qiu Zheng, who was standing helplessly at the entrance of Baiya, quickly bowed and said, "Greetings, Jiang Wu!"

"follow me."

Qiu hurriedly followed, and Jiang Ning didn't go far either. She stood outside, pruning the hibiscus that had become increasingly lush due to the warmer weather.

So many years have passed, and the hibiscus planted back then has long since been cultivated into a rare plant by her.

In fact, as long as Jiang Ning gave the order, the hibiscus would grow according to her wishes. However, she felt that she would feel more accomplished if she did it herself, and the process was also a rare rest for her.

"Do you know why I asked you to come?"

Jiang Ning cut off a slightly messy branch, her gaze never leaving the hibiscus in front of her.

Qiu stood behind her and respectfully replied, "The witch said that I have caught the eye of the king beast, and therefore she has sent me to serve it."

Jiang Ning stopped what she was doing and finally turned her gaze to Qiu behind her.

She looked at Qiu expressionlessly and said calmly, "The second time."

Qiu was slightly taken aback upon hearing this, and a look of confusion appeared on her face: "What?"

Jiang Ning seemed to have anticipated Qiu's reaction. She narrowed her eyes slightly, her gaze sharp as an arrow: "This is the second time you've lied to me."

Qiu's face turned deathly pale instantly. In her previous world, she was far removed from mysterious and powerful beings like witches. It was only in the last few days that she had met these two important figures, whom she was not even allowed to get close to before. Therefore, she did not know how terrifying witches were.

Her knees buckled, and she knelt on the ground, her posture humble and devout, immediately confessing her sins: "Qiu knows her mistake, please punish me, Jiang Wu."

She dared not utter a word of rebuttal; the remorse surging within her overwhelmed her like a tidal wave. She couldn't understand what had happened to her lately, why she had become so reckless, making mistake after mistake, and putting herself in this predicament.

Jiang Ning looked at her for a while, but didn't call her to get up. Instead, she turned around and continued pruning the hibiscus.

"answer my question."

Qiu dared not hide anything any longer and could only brace herself and reply boldly, "I have thought about it carefully. You probably think I am of some use, so you are willing to give me a chance. But I can't figure out what you value in me, so I dare not answer."

Jiang Ning paused slightly, but didn't make things difficult for her. Instead, he said directly, "You're right. I'm going to give you a chance. You have two years. Within two years, you'll have the opportunity to become a warrior, escape your slave status, and when you come of age, I will personally awaken your powers."

Qiu, who was lying on the ground, suddenly trembled, as if she had been struck by a tremendous force.

She actually raised her head in a very impolite way, her eyes shining with disbelief, and looked at Jiang Ning's back, who was still focused on pruning the hibiscus. An unprecedented excitement and hope welled up in her heart.

"You personally... awakened me...?" Qiu's voice trembled, as if she had heard the most impossible thing.

The past few days have felt like a beautiful dream to her, so wonderful that she can hardly believe it.

Jiang Ning finally turned around, holding a bud of a hibiscus flower that had not yet bloomed. Her tone was firm yet gentle: "That's right, I will personally awaken you."

Qiu knelt on the ground, looking up at Jiang Ning in the backlight, as if she were seeing a god.

Jiang Ning's figure was outlined by a faint halo of sunlight, and the hibiscus in her hand looked exceptionally beautiful in the sun.

She lowered her head slightly and handed the hibiscus flower to Qiu: "Don't let me down."

The flower buds were still covered with snowflakes, which, as Jiang Ning moved, were refracted by the sunlight into tiny glimmers, like stars scattered from the sky.

Qiu felt as if something was blocking her throat; she wanted to say something, but found that she couldn't make a sound at all.

Her eyes gradually welled up with tears, which swirled at the corners of her eyes, but she stubbornly refused to let them fall.

She never imagined that she, such a lowly slave, could receive such attention from Jiang Wu.