Yunlian was surprised when she saw Xiao Zining and Xiao Feng. This was the first time she saw foreigners.

"Hello, brother and sister, my name is Yunlian, and I am the sister of Gonne. Welcome to our Miao village."

Yunlian politely said hello to Xiao Zining and poured Miao sweet tea for them.

The tea enters the mouth with a refreshing fragrance.

"Hello, sister Yunlian, my name is Xiao Zining, and this is Xiao Feng."

"We came from the south of the Yangtze River. We met your brother Gongne on the way to the Miao Village, so we came here together."

Xiao Zining told the truth.

"Ah, Brother Ning, where is Jiangnan? Is it also from Miaojiang?"

Yunlian said doubtfully.

"Sister Yunlian, Jiangnan is a place far, far away from the Miao border."

Xiao Feng smiled.

"Then...Brother Ning and Sister Feng must have had a hard time along the way!"

"The mountains are full of dangers. It is not easy to get here. Almost no foreigners have been here before."

"Huh? Brother, what's wrong with your hand?!"

As she was talking, Yunlian suddenly noticed Gonne's injured and bandaged right arm.

"Sister, I was attacked by a ferocious beast when I went up the mountain today. Fortunately, Brother Ning and Sister Feng came to the rescue and brought me back safely."

Gonne explained that he did not tell Yunlian the whole story to avoid unnecessary misunderstandings.

"It's good to come back. Yunlian thanks Brother Aning and Sister Feng for their life-saving grace on behalf of Gongne. I will remember it forever."

Yun Lian gratefully bowed to Xiao Zining and the others.

"Sister Yunlian, you're welcome."

Xiao Zining said.

"Brother Aning and Sister Feng, you are drinking tea and resting here for the time being. I will call my mother and father home."

"Brother, entertain the guests well. Sister will be back soon."

Yun Lian smiled sweetly, then went out and left.

Xiao Zining and Xiao Feng were sitting in the hall, closing their eyes and relaxing.

This journey through mountains and ridges, killing ferocious beasts, and crossing the Miao River consumed a lot of energy.

A few quarters of an hour later, Yun Lian came back, followed by two middle-aged couples who looked gentle and friendly.

They are all wearing colorful and gorgeous Miao clothes, and the women are covered in silver.

When he entered the house and saw two foreigners, Xiao Zining and Xiao Feng, they looked shocked.

"Brother Aning, Sister Feng, these are my father and mother, Bu Shi."

Yunlian introduced Xiao Zining and the two of them.

"Hello, uncle and aunt."

Xiao Zining and the other two said politely.

Busch and his wife also smiled and nodded, and took out freshly picked wild fruits and some homemade beef jerky to greet Xiao Zining and his wife.

The Miao family's warm hospitality made Xiao Zining feel more at ease with them.

Zhuoma brought a basin of water, dipped a branch into a few drops of water, and brushed it on the faces of Xiao Zining and Xiao Zining.

"Auntie, are you doing this...?"

Xiao Zining and the two were puzzled.

"Brother Aning, Sister Feng, you are foreigners, so you don't know."

"This is the custom of our Miao family - removing dust, specially to welcome guests from afar and remove bad luck from them."

Yun Lian smiled and Xiao Zining and the two suddenly realized.

As the sun sets, the Miao villagers who have worked hard all day go home and light a fire to cook. The family gathers at the dining table to have fun and live happily.

In Miao Village, there is no hustle and bustle of the city, people work hard and are self-sufficient.

There is no intrigue, the villagers are simple, pure, kind and hospitable at heart.

In order to entertain Xiao Zining and the other two, Busi and Gongne slaughtered an ox. Zhuoma and Yunlian were also busy in the kitchen, helping wash vegetables, cut meat, and light the fire for cooking.

The whole family was sweating profusely, and dishes of Miao specialties were served on the table.

Busch also took out the home-brewed rice wine stored in the cellar.

Good wine and delicious food. Although the dishes are simple, they are extremely delicious, like the taste of hometown.

Yunlian poured bowls of rice wine for everyone.

The aroma of the wine in the bowl immediately hit his nostrils. When Xiao Zining tasted the clear wine, he found that the alcohol content was very low. It was bitter and had a slight fragrance, but it could not be said to be refreshing.

"Brother Aning, is the rice wine we brew good?" Yun Lian asked expectantly.

"Miao rice wine is indeed fragrant and refreshing."

"Zi Ning is very grateful to you all for your warm hospitality today."

Xiao Zining praised.

"Zi Ning, you are guests. It is the tradition of the Miao family to be warm and welcoming."

"Try more of the beef made by Yunlian, it tastes very good!"

Busch smiled.

"My Yunlian is not only good at singing folk songs, but also a good cook. There are countless young men chasing her in the Miao village!"

Zhuoma also smiled.

"Abba! Amu!——" Yun Lian shyly stamped her feet.

Everyone was enjoying themselves and chatting happily.

"By the way, Zining, are you and Ah Feng already married?"

Dolma asked.

"Auntie, Zining and I are brother and sister, not married."

Xiao Feng explained, but there was a trace of undetectable sadness in his eyes.

It happened to be caught by the sharp-eyed Zhuoma. How could she not see the feelings between young men and women?

"So that's it, then why did you come to Miao Village this time despite the danger?"

Zhuoma asked doubtfully.

"Auntie, we came to Miaojiang this time to look for a herb called White Dragon Beard."

"Do you know where to find this herb?" Xiao Zining said.

"White dragon beard? Is this what Brother Aning is talking about?"

Yunlian thought for a while, then took out some dried herbs from the pharmacy and gave them to Xiao Zining.

The herb was dried in the sun and turned into a withered yellow color, shaped like a dragon's whiskers.

"Yes, this is the white dragon beard I am looking for."

Xiao Zining said excitedly.

"This white dragon's beard is called Dragon White Beard in Miao Village, and it appears all year round."

"But it likes to grow in damp places. It has the effects of curing poison, removing scars, and soothing wounds. It is very rare."

"This plant was given to Abba by the clan leader for healing."

Xiao Zining nodded and asked, "Do you know where I can get it?"

Yunlian looked sad, "I heard that dragon white beard can only be harvested from Wudu Mountain."

"But Wudu Mountain is dark and humid, and many highly venomous snakes and insects are rampant."
Chapter completed!