The road was difficult, and it wasn't until nightfall that they arrived at the Qiang Clan's village. The village houses were mostly constructed as bamboo buildings suspended in the air, more than a meter above the ground. Upon hearing that the tribe chief, Gu De, and young miss Gu Yunwan had returned, all the villagers came out to welcome them. Here, Feng Qiqi could clearly feel the warmth and enthusiasm of the Qiang people. Gu De held a high status in the Qiang Clan, and many people came up to greet him and Gu Yunwan. By comparison, Emperor Mingyue Sheng was not as popular as this father-daughter pair.
Upon learning that Feng Cang and his party were distinguished guests from the distant Beizhou Country, the villagers of the Qiang Clan brought out fine wine and delicious fruits to entertain them. The simple people of this minority tribe set up a bonfire in the open space of the village, dressed in their ethnic costumes, and sang and danced to welcome these noble guests.
