The bearded patriarch was incredibly excited.
Normally, when they went to mine minerals, they dug tunnels stealthily, each person carrying a sack back. Forging a magical artifact required a long period of accumulation.
This time, with Bai Ye, they could load up their carts and bring it back!
"Are you ready?" Bai Ye walked towards the village square with the patriarch.
"The warriors are all prepared, just waiting for you to set off."
An open space at the village entrance had seventy to eighty people lined up neatly. The strongest warrior with S-rank combat power, Dilov, along with Kai Le, Robert, and others, were all present, and the snake woman was among them.
In addition, there were fierce beasts resembling rhinoceroses but with six legs. These were raised by the dwarf tribe for labor, named Unicorn Bulls. They were naturally gentle, and there were twenty of them. Each was pulling a large cart, with a capacity comparable to a medium-sized truck on the Blue Star.
"Lord of Light God!"
"Lord of Light God has arrived!"
Upon seeing Bai Ye, the dwarf warriors immediately showed excited smiles.
Bai Ye said, "To avoid unnecessary trouble, call me Ye Ge outside." As he spoke, Bai Ye activated the [Facial Change] skill, transforming his handsome face into the appearance of a simple and honest ordinary person.
The dwarves were shocked, silently marveling at the boundless magic and great powers of the Light God, and felt a bit troubled.
"Lord of Light God, you are the deity we believe in; we dare not address you by your name directly."
"Yes! How can we do something so disrespectful!"
...
Bai Ye smiled, "A name is just a designation. I can feel your sincere and devout faith from your hearts, so speaking directly is fine."
Such a kind Lord of Light God! The dwarves were deeply moved, their faith soaring once again. They had long since become fervent believers. The group unanimously looked at the bearded patriarch.
The bearded patriarch looked at Bai Ye. Seeing that he wasn't joking, he nodded and said, "Before the tribe fully rises, it's best not to let the outside world know that our Light God has appeared. This is the tribe's greatest secret, crucial for the tribe's revival!"
"Therefore, to maintain secrecy, everyone should do as the Light God has said!"
The dwarves realized the gravity of the situation and became solemn and respectful. No wonder the Lord of Light God had changed his appearance!
"Depart!"
"Yes, Lord of Light God!"
*Slap!!*
"Yes, Lord Ye Ge!"
"Roar, understood."
...
A large group of people boarded the carts, harnessed the Unicorn Bulls, and majestically entered the tunnel, heading towards the Nas Mountains mining area three hundred kilometers away from the tribe.
"Grandpa Patriarch, I feel our carts are still a bit small. How about we build a super large cart after we return this time?" Robert, sharing a cart with Bai Ye and the bearded patriarch, quietly whispered to the snake woman beside Bai Ye:
"Then we can ask Sister Dusha to help us transport the minerals. This way, one cartload would probably be enough for us for a long time!"
The bearded patriarch's beard twitched. He raised his hand and gave Robert a big bump on the head.
Captain Kai Le also glared at him and reprimanded, "Miss Dusha is the Luminary, cough, Lord Ye Ge's attendant, her status is noble. How can she do such a thing?"
"Oh~" Robert scratched his head. He was thinking for the good of the tribe. Although the twenty large carts could carry a lot of ore, not much was left after refining.
The snake woman looked at the shifty-eyed Robert and giggled, covering her mouth. She had also gotten along well with the dwarves these past few days. This peaceful life without combat gave her a feeling she had never experienced before.
"Actually, I don't mind. If you can build such a large cart, I can help."
"Ah?" Robert exclaimed. "Grandpa Patriarch, you see? Sister Dusha has already agreed."
"Thank you, Miss Dusha." The bearded patriarch bowed to the snake woman. Seeing her agreement, he was also a little tempted. Building a large cart was not a difficult task for them dwarves.
"Instead of transporting back and forth..." Bai Ye suddenly said, "Why not settle down next to the mining area?"
Everyone was startled and looked at Bai Ye.
Robert excitedly asked, "Lord Ye Ge, are you saying you want us to move to the Nas mining area?"
"I agree! Hiding every day like rats underground, I've felt uncomfortable for a long time."
*Slap!* Captain Kai Le pressed down the ecstatically jumping Robert.
The bearded patriarch expressed some concern, "But we've lived there for a hundred years, and everyone is used to it. Moreover, all the mechanisms and the concealment of the mist, these cannot be moved to the Nas mining area..."
Bai Ye interrupted, "We will be at war with the demon race sooner or later. Although that mountain is hidden, if the commotion gets too big, it will eventually be discovered. The outcome will be the same."
"Is it difficult to build a city in Nas?"
The bearded patriarch shook his head repeatedly. "Building cities is our dwarf specialty; that is not a problem. But if we are to move, we must first clear out the demon lord of Nas and his subordinate demons..."
"That's not a problem." Bai Ye smiled faintly. Dealing with small animals and driving them away was what he was best at.
"Patriarch, Lord Ye Ge, there's movement ahead!"
"Enemies!!"
After traveling over a hundred li, on the mountainside, Bai Ye's group encountered a small detachment of the demon army.
Leading them were a half-demon and an elf.
"Oh! Dwarves, daring to come out so boldly?"
"Tsk tsk! Heaven has favored me, allowing me to encounter so many dwarves. Now I'll have something to report back!"
"Halt!"