After the tribal chieftain and the guests took the lead in taking their seats, all the Indians, young and old, who had been watching a moment ago, began to disperse in the direction of the meadow by the campfire.

The enthusiastic Indians dispersed, walked to the meadow seats around the campfire, found their seats, and sat down cross-legged.

Pei Pei observed that the Indians in this tribe were also very particular about the order and etiquette of seating.

The chief sat on the most conspicuous handmade blanket, and the distinguished guests were allowed to sit next to the chief.

Descending in turn, there were several old Indian men seated beside the chief. Pei Pei guessed that these old men should be the elders of the brown bear tribe.

Behind them are the seats of the young and middle-aged Indians.

Pei Pei also found that most of the people seated in the farthest position from the chief were young men over the age of ten and Indian women who looked very old. Younger Indian women and children under the age of ten do not seem to be eligible to sit down.

While Pei Pei was quietly observing, Old Lyme was already chatting with the old chief and the elders. Probably remembering something, Old Lyme suddenly stopped laughing and grabbed two rucksacks from the large bags and small bags behind him.

He opened one of his rucksacks, then beckoned to a group of young Indians who were watching not far away.

The older children looked at the old chief with inquiring eyes, and only after the old chief's jaw gave him permission did the Indian children gather around.

"Give—kids, these are all toys and sweets that Grandpa Lime has prepared for you. Let's divide them all! Old Lem flipped the unzipped rucksack in his hand and shook it to the ground, scattering a large number of small toys and notebooks and several boxes of colored crayons.

The children cheered, and even the little Indian boys over ten years old, who were sitting in the farthest distance, couldn't help but get up. Surrounded by.

Old Lem smiled at the contented and rustic smile on the faces of the barefoot children, and unzipped the other rucksack in his hand. Then he beckoned to one of the larger children. Smiling, he stroked his beard and said, "There are also sweets and cookies here, every kid has them!" Wolf tail. Grandpa Lem gave you the right to distribute it, and you took it and gave it to all the children in the tribe for a point. ”

The child, named Wolftail, sniffled and smiled. After picking up the candy rucksack on the ground, he replied loudly to Old Lem in English with a thick accent: "Got it, thank you Grandpa Lem!" ”

After thanking him, the little Indian warrior shouted in the native language to all the children who were fighting for the toys. In a short time, all the children were led by him, jumping up and running chasing candy and toys. Got into a big tent somewhere.

Pei Pei felt a little regretful in her heart, she only brought the equipment she used this time, but she didn't expect that she should bring some gifts.

If you have the chance, the next time you visit them, please bring some gifts for the children! Pei Pei comforted herself.

At this time, the sky was dark, and the deep night sky was dotted with countless stars. Under the light of the campfire, the whole camp appeared as bright as day.

The Indian women had already prepared a dinner for their guests, and they carried pots of sumptuous special food in their hands, and put them in front of the chiefs and distinguished guests with smiles on their faces.

Pei Pei discovered. The order in which the Indians distributed food was also based on their status. The first food must be served in front of the tribal chieftain, and then the plates are arranged in turn, centered on the chief's seat.

People here don't need tables to eat. All food bowls are placed on carpets and meadows. Some of the food pots are handmade wooden pots, while others are handmade pottery, large or small.

Most of the food in the pot is a variety of meats, stewed and roasted, and the bowl of stewed meat contains many diced potatoes and tomatoes, and there are handmade wooden spoons next to them.

Pei Pei picked up a spoon and scooped a piece of stew and tasted it, "Wow~ so spicy!" She licked her tongue and turned her attention to the barbecue.

The barbecue was sprinkled with red chili powder, and the largest chop had a few knives stuck in it. Pei Pei picked up one of the knives and inserted a small piece of roast meat. I put it in my mouth and took a bite.

Hot! It's so spicy!

It seems that this Indian is quite spicy. Pei Pei wrinkled her little face and swallowed the super spicy barbecue in her mouth.

Just when she had a headache about what was in all this food that she could taste. An Indian woman who was in charge of serving her table came up to her with a large wooden basin.

The wooden basin was placed in a corner by the carpet, and Pei Pei didn't notice it at first. When she could see what food was in the pot, her eyes lit up.

It turned out that the food in this wooden pot was staples such as tortillas, hash browns, baked sweet potatoes, and roasted pumpkin. Now, Pei Pei doesn't have to worry about eating dry food at night.

On the other hand, old Lem was eating a sumptuous dinner and told his old Indian friend the purpose of his visit.

The old man, who was the chief of the tribe, pondered after hearing the intention of old Lem's visit.

After a few moments, the old chief beckoned in Peipei's direction and motioned for Peipei to sit beside him.

While Old Lem was talking to the old chief, Pei Pei kept her ears up to pay attention to what they were talking about. So, the old chief's hand beckoned to her, and she immediately sat down with a smile on her face.

"I remember you! Miss Pell, last year's Thanksgiving, when our tribe went to set up a stall in Damu Town, you bought the most things! It is because of your generosity that our tribe was able to have more income to buy more flour before the arrival of last winter, and the elders and children of the tribe were able to survive the harsh winter of last year. The old chief said slowly.

"No thanks! I like the handicrafts made by the elders of your tribe, in my opinion, they are not only the continuation of some traditional crafts, but also represent the national culture of your tribe! Pei Pei complimented.

The old chief smiled, and after looking at Pei Pei for a long time with gentle eyes, he spoke again: "Listen to my old friend. Do you want to hire a warrior from our tribe to take you to the Eagle's Nest to hunt eagles? Can you afford the dangers? ”

Pei Pei replied with a smile, "I heard that Uncle Lime has been friends with you for many years. I think you know Uncle Leme very well! If he hadn't confirmed that I was able to protect myself, he wouldn't have agreed to take me here. ”

The old chieftain had a gentle gaze. But the laughter is silent.

- Well, it looks like you'll have to show your hands to get a positive answer!

Pei Pei pursed her lips. Picked up a random stone from the ground.

After she checked the stones in her hand, she looked directly into the eyes of the old chief, the corners of her mouth turned up slightly, and said: "Uncle Lyme told me on the way here that the Indians worship strength and the brave!" I also paid attention to Uncle Lem's words about me when he introduced me to you, and he said, I am a brave man from China! Oh, the brave can't be called! I just know a little bit of traditional Chinese kung fu. Say a thousand things and ten thousand. I think you will only agree to my request if I demonstrate my kung fu in person. ”

After saying that, Pei Pei lucked up her internal strength

The stones were crushed and crushed under the action of her internal strength.

With everyone's cries of surprise, Pei Pei patted the lime in her hand, and after scanning everyone with an indifferent gaze, she turned her gaze back to the old chief.

Then, Pei Pei asked the old chief with a smile: "Chief Chief, have I been approved by you now?" ”

“”

There was a slight silence in the atmosphere. However, a moment later, the onlookers of the young Indians exchanged words in Aboriginal dialect.

Even. Several young Indians pushed the bull forward and asked him to compete with the young and beautiful female guest.

The old chief pressed his palms to the Indian lads on either side, and motioned for them to be quiet.

Then, he looked at Pei Pei with a smile and replied, "The courage that we Indians admire is not only reflected in strength, but also in wisdom!" ”

With that, the old chief removed his crest of eagle feathers from the top of his head, and then plucked a feather from the crest. Hand it to the bull on the side.

The bull made a bent gesture of respect to the old chief before taking the eagle feather from the old chief's hand.

The old chief gestured again in the direction of a tent not far away. "There—" said the old chieftain slowly, "there is one of the fiercest beasts of our tribe—Tata!" Bull, you go and put this eagle feather in Tata's nest. ”

Then. The old chief turned his head to Pei Pei and smiled slightly, and continued, "Brave guest, please use your wisdom to help me retrieve that eagle feather without hurting Tata, okay?" ”

As soon as the old chief's words fell, all the Indian boys in the audience took a deep breath.

After throwing a sympathetic look at Pei Pei, the fierce bull pinched the eagle feather in his hand and strode in the direction pointed by the old chief.

"Tata is a bobcat brought back by a fierce bull, and in the whole tribe, he is only willing to allow the bull and the doctor to approach. Even the old chieftain couldn't get close to it without a fierce bull by his side. At some point, the Indian boy Wolf Tail, who had just been instructed by Old Lime to distribute toys and candy, had crouched behind Pei Pei, and he was explaining to Pei Pei in stumbling English.

- Lynx? Is it ferocious?

Pei Pei was a little unimpressed.

However, looking at the expressions of these Indian lads, it seems to them that this is quite a difficult task!

As long as she is not exposed to disgusting snakes or mice, it doesn't matter what kind of bobcat or Persian cat she is. She resolutely got up, patted the dust on her palm, grabbed a piece of stew from the food bowl, and then beckoned to the Indian boy wolf tail who was squatting beside her lap: "Go, take me to that Tata's nest to have a look." ”

"Are you trying to feed Tata? It's useless! Except for the fierce bull himself to feed it, whoever hands it food, it will not touch it! Wolf Tail said again.

"It's always going to be a try, isn't it? All you have to do is lead the way! Pei Pei smiled and patted the little head of the wolf's tail.

"Well, if you have to try, try it, anyway, the result will be what I told you!" Wolf Tail shrugged, "Come on, come with me, I'll take you to Tata's den." ”

After bowing slightly to the old chief, Pei Pei took the little hand of the wolf's tail and prepared to march towards Tata's den.

At this time, Old Lyme couldn't sit down anymore, so he hurriedly got up, stopped Pei Pei, and admonished Pei Pei with a worried face:

"Little Peel, do you know what kind of animal a bobcat is? You don't think it's hello-kitty because it has a cat word! I tell you that another name for the lynx is the lynx, and it is a beast that lives in the jungle! Little Peel, I don't agree with you to try the danger lightly! I brought you here, so I must bring you back safely. ”

Pei Pei blocked Old Lyme's blocking arm and replied with a smile, "I'm measured, Uncle Lyme!" I just want to go over and have a look, and if it doesn't work, I won't try it lightly. If you don't believe me, you can come with me. ”

Old Lem nodded. I made up my mind that I would not allow the girl to go even half a step closer to the lynx's nest.

In this way, the Indian boy led the way with the wolf's tail, and Pei Pei took the lead, followed by an old Lem. Of course, there was a band of Indian boys and children watching the bustle follow, and the band headed in the direction of the bobcat's nest. (To be continued)