Yan Shi stood up. Despite being sturdy, the member of the Tubari tribe was much shorter than him. Seeing Yan Shi, the man instinctively took a step back. Yan Shi asked, "Brother, we're just passing by. Where did all the people here go? Are they out pasturing?"
Now recovered from his initial shock, the Tubari tribesman grinned and explained, "Today isn't a day for herding. Are you not aware? Today is our Batron Festival. The festival's about to start so all the people have gone to celebrate. Our tribe, along with a few other nearby ones, have gathered on the other side. I just came back to get something else you wouldn't have found anyone. The celebration is about to begin. Do you outsiders want to join us? It's going to be quite lively."
The group gathered around and Ah Dai asked, "Elder brother, what does the Batron Festival mean?"