Chapter 14: A Tiger in the Mountains (Part II)

As the leopard disappeared with its food, the only smell in the air that had not yet dissipated except for a pool of blood signaled that a battle had just taken place. Luo Yun hesitated for a moment, saw that it was still early, and decided to go to the tiger to see the final outcome of this fight.

Although it was delayed for a long time, there was no doubt that the traces left by the injured tiger were too heavy. The wound that had not yet stopped bleeding had left blood stains on the branches and grass leaves along the way, and Luo Yun, an unprofessional hunter, easily found the direction. After walking about a kilometer, the blood disappeared by a puddle. Or that the disappearance is not accurate, because the tiny waterhole has been almost dyed red. Fortunately, there are more rocks in the vicinity, and Luo Yun soon found some traces of water on the hillside. It seemed that he was almost at the tiger's lair, and sure enough, Luo Yun didn't take a few steps before he saw the corpse of the fawn, and there were already some pieces of meat and bones left.

Looking at the cave just a few meters away, Luo Yun suddenly felt a little embarrassed and overwhelmed, feeling that he was too reckless. The tiger returned to the den safely to recuperate, and the wolf did not chase after him as he thought. It's too reckless for me to suddenly appear like this.

However, Luo Yun was not embarrassed for long, and the situation began just as he thought. The five wolves suddenly rushed down from the hillside, directly bypassed Luo Yun who was standing there, and formed a formation of three in front and two behind at the entrance of the cave, letting out a whining low roar and provocative. In response, a tiger roar came out of the cave, and the sound waves were transmitted through the reflection of the stone wall, and the powerful impact of the king's anger made the wolves take a step back in unison, avoiding their sharpness.

The angry king finally appeared at the entrance of the cave with a scarred body, and seeing that the big battle was about to break out, Luo Yun couldn't help but sigh and suddenly took a step forward. This time, neither side ignored him as a bystander, and six pairs of wild eyes looked at Luo Yun at the same time. Luo Yun was stunned again, he didn't know why, he actually understood the expressions on the faces of the two beasts he had also seen for the first time today.

If the tiger's expression can be understood as puzzled by his sudden appearance, then what is the reason for the suspicious expression of the five wild wolves? Did he do something wrong?

Luo Yun, who was in a daze, stopped and was stunned. The subsequent loud roars and various sounds of fluttering and biting all passed by the wind, and Luo Yun had already fallen into deep self-doubt and confusion, he didn't know how this inexplicable emotion could appear so suddenly. Isn't he very casual? Didn't he never bother with these things?

Just like his origins, even though Luo Yun is a reawakened being, there is always something in his soul that he doesn't know yet. Since he entered this mountain forest, many other sides of himself that he had never known began to awaken. But this strange feeling did not like him at all, like facing a stranger who had the opposite personality to his own. Maybe everyone has a contradictory personality in their hearts, but when faced with choices and judgments of right and wrong, they always have to choose one of the contradictions as their own direction.

Do you want to do what you want? Or do what the world thinks is right?

March day, child's face. Just now, when the sun was still shining in the sky, a dark cloud floated over at some point. Suddenly, under the gloomy sky, the life-and-death struggle between tigers and wolves was also coming to an end. Although he was twice as strong as a wolf, he was slowed down by the serious injury he had just suffered not long ago, and although he broke the lumbar vertebrae of two wolves with his tiger claws with a fierce burst of dying outbursts. But in the tacit cooperation of the wild wolf and the desperate bite, the flaw was still exposed, and the black wolf in the lead seized the opportunity and bit the neck.

A piece of white fur was torn off, and hot blood spurted out more than five meters away, and even blood beads splashed on Luo Yun's face. Awakened by this sudden little warmth, Luo Yun, who came back to his senses, looked at the tiger in the field, who had fallen in a pool of blood. The wolf, whose whole body was dyed red with tiger blood, was standing there looking up to the sky and howling, as if to announce to all the animals in the mountains and forests that it had killed the former king.

Of the five wolves that came, there were only two left alive at this time, except for this one that could stand, and the other one was seriously injured and could only lie on the side. The brutality of the scene and the heavy smell of blood made Luo Yun's throat itch, and he felt like he couldn't help but want to vomit out everything he had eaten in the morning. Holding back the churning stomach, suppressing the nausea in his heart, he turned his eyes away from looking at the bright red blood. His gaze swept over and he found that the tiger, who was not completely dead, was staring directly at him with his eyes that were gradually losing their luster, and he couldn't help but frown. When Luo Yun first appeared, he wanted to intervene, but was blocked by his expression, what was the purpose of coming to see him at this time?

Silently staring at the tiger, until the originally majestic eyes completely lost their luster, Luo Yun's gaze left the tiger and turned to the tiger's den behind. And the black wolf that bit the tiger to death finally ended its howl, lowered its head to look at the tiger that was completely dead, and walked past the tiger corpse to the cave.

'Bang', a stone fell on the way of the black wolf's advance, the black wolf jumped back vigilantly, and the wolf's head turned to look at Luo Yun, who was slowly coming.

When Luo Yun came to the black wolf, he didn't look at the black wolf covered in blood, but just paused and continued to walk towards the cave. It had taken him so long that he could see that no matter what the reason was, these beasts didn't seem to take the initiative to attack him, so he didn't have to care about their feelings.

The hole is not deep, and the stone wall can be seen less than five meters. In the middle of a pile of weeds is a large bluestone that is relatively smooth. A small yellow mass was wriggling on it. "It turned out that I just had a child" Luo Yun stepped forward and squatted on the edge of the bluestone, his hands gently wanted to pick up the little tiger who had not opened his eyes, but he didn't want his hand to touch the soft yellow fur, and the thumb of his right hand was suddenly bitten. It was not the little tiger in front of him, feeling the sudden damp heat on his thumb, Luo Yun was frightened and thought that he had been bitten by a snake, and his right hand subconsciously shook it hard.

That thing couldn't withstand Luo Yun's sudden force, couldn't bite his fingers, but his body was thrown by the little tiger's side all of a sudden. Luo Yun looked at his fingers carefully and found that although they were wet, they were not bloody, and there were no wounds. When he turned his eyes to see the little thing that bit him, he couldn't help but be stunned. It turned out to be a little tiger with a blue-black head and a little white stripes. The cave was poorly lit and too dim to be seen just now. If the white tiger is said to be a mythical beast, later generations have also said that tigers with white fur found in some places, although not pure white, but more than 80% of the white of the whole body are very rare and precious. But what's the deal with this black tiger in front of you? I've never heard of it.

Anyway, looking at the two little things wriggling together, like kittens, Luo Yun couldn't say anything to himself to follow the laws of nature and let them fend for themselves. Taking off his coat and wrapping the two little tigers in his arms, Luo Yun walked out of the cave. Seeing that the black wolf was still standing at the entrance of the cave, Luo Yun tightened his arms, did not look at it, and walked straight towards the way he came. The black wolf followed behind him, staring straight at the clothes he was holding in his arms, Luo Yun couldn't help but sigh, stopped and turned to look at it. The black wolf whispered twice at Luo Yun, Luo Yun didn't know what he meant, just raised the clothes he was holding in his arms and said, "I'll take this away, don't follow me." After saying that, he ignored the black wolf and continued walking.

The black wolf really didn't follow Luo Yun anymore, standing there, the pale red eyes that had not subsided after the fight had not subsided, and he didn't know what it meant. It wasn't until Luo Yun's figure disappeared into the woods that the black wolf turned around and went back to the tiger's den, its last companion was still there, and its loot needed to be disposed of as soon as possible, otherwise it would be bad if the other beasts arrived.

Luo Yun, who left under the gaze of the black wolf, was actually not as relaxed as he showed at all, when he turned a big tree, and the thick trunk completely blocked the black wolf's gaze, Luo Yun's secretly tense body relaxed, and he couldn't help but lean on the trunk and breathe rapidly. Lowering his head and rubbing the cold sweat on his forehead on his forearm, feeling the restless squirming of the two little guys in his arms, Luo Yun showed a wry smile, although he did it without hesitation, he still couldn't help but doubt his own right or wrong in his heart. I lowered my head and looked at the two little heads, one black and one yellow, that broke open from a gap in my clothes, and looked at the cute appearance, thinking that in the future they would grow into majestic kings of beasts like their mothers, and at that time, would I take them to this black wolf for revenge?

Laughing at his own thoughts, Luo Yun looked at the two little guys and said, "Although I saved your lives, but with me, I am afraid that you will only belong to Yunshan in the future, and no longer belong to the vast Qinling Mountains and forests." Whether this is correct or not, since I have intervened, you have no choice. Come with me......" After speaking, he covered his clothes again, and Luo Yun hurried towards the way home. The dark clouds, which had been gloomy for a long time, finally could not bear the condensed raindrops, and a light rain began to fall. Even though he walked in the woods, there were still raindrops streaking and many leaves falling on Luo Yun's body and face. Luo Yun wrapped the clothes in his arms tightly, and walked quickly on the mountain road that had not yet become slippery, but he didn't notice the rain that fell on his face, blended with dry blood beads, and drew down the soft face lines, dripping into the clothes in his arms, the two little tigers who were originally restless finally smelled their mother's smell and quieted down together.

When Luo Yun returned to the grass pavilion on the mountain again, it was already completely dark, and it was raining, so there was no light from the stars and the moon. Looking down at the dark road down the mountain, Luo Yun couldn't help frowning, the road was slippery and rugged, and in such a situation where he couldn't see his feet at all, Luo Yun didn't dare to venture down the mountain. If you accidentally slip and fall, you may have to roll directly onto Huangquan Road.

Luo Yun was worried here, and suddenly saw a fire flickering among the trees in the night rain, and looked fixedly. Sure enough, there were a few fires coming towards the mountain, and there were a few shouts faintly. Luo Yun saw it and quickly shouted: "I'm here!" I'm here in the grass pavilion! ”

After shouting a few times, the few fires stopped slightly, and then quickly came towards the grass pavilion. When he got closer, Luo Yun took a closer look, and it was really Uncle Wu who was the leader, followed by Mu'er, Fourth Uncle, Hall Brother Li Huan, Li Chenglin, Li Kun and other brothers. As soon as he saw this posture, Luo Yun's face turned red, and although he couldn't see it in the night, he still lowered his head in shame.

"Luo Yun, it's okay if you're okay. You haven't come home yet, but you haven't come home yet, but your Aunt Mei is in a hurry. Uncle Wu came up and looked carefully at Luo Yun on this firelight, and before he could speak, the fourth uncle took it, and then taught a few words with a straight face: Don't be like this in the future, old sayings like danger in the dark mountains. Mu'er didn't say a word, seeing that Luo Yun was soaked, she walked up directly and draped a cloak on Luo Yun with a cloak in her hand, and took off her straw hat for Luo Yun to put on.

Several brothers came up and asked if there was any bump, Luo Yun sincerely apologized to everyone, thanked all the uncles and brothers for their concern, and Uncle Wu said that Luo Yun's clothes were soaked, so he would go down the mountain and go home first. The group went down the mountain and went home, and Luo Yun said that he would come to the door another day to thank each family. The fourth uncle patted him on the shoulder and said, "The family doesn't need to say that kind word, go back and get hot water to wash, and then ask Aunt Mei to burn you a bowl of ginger water to drive away the cold." I finally got my body and didn't get sick anymore. After speaking, he took Li Kun home.

Silently savoring this strong family affection, Luo Yun followed Uncle Wu and Mu'er into the house. As soon as the courtyard door rang, Aunt Mei greeted her. Without saying a word, he touched Luo Yun's arm, his tentacles were cold, his brows were tight, and before Luo Yun could say sorry, Aunt Mei dragged him and walked into the house: "The ginger soup is boiled in the room, you both go and drink a bowl first, the rain in the mountains is heavy, don't be sick." After drinking, his father, go look for it in my cabinet, there should still be herbs prepared, go and boil it for Brother Yun. Drenched so thoroughly, Brother Yun's body is very sick, let's drink some medicine in advance. Mu'er, you bring the hot water boiling in the cauldron to Luoyun Room. Let's go! ”

Luo Yun walked with his head down and was pulled by Aunt Mei's sleeves all the way, not knowing what to say first. Entering the room, Aunt Mei took off his coat and straw hat and threw them by the door, seeing Luo Yun's wet and embarrassed appearance, the original resentment did not become distressed. Looking at the clothes Luo Yun was holding in his hand, he took it over, sank it in his hand, and almost fell to the ground, frowning, "What did you pick up and come back so heavy?" asked casually, and without waiting for Luo Yun to answer, he rolled up his clothes on the table, and pulled Luo Yun to stand by the fire to unwet his clothes.

Luo Yun looked even more embarrassed, he had never let Aunt Mei serve him since he had recovered from his illness before, although Hanfu was complicated to wear, he had already learned it as an idler. Looking at Luo Yun's embarrassed appearance struggling to undress by herself, Aunt Mei couldn't help laughing: "Like a little adult, it's not all Aunt Mei who takes care of you when you grow so big." Why do you dislike Aunt Mei for being clumsy now?"

"No...... Aunt Mei, I ......" The face that was originally a little pale because of the coldness was flushed, Aunt Mei couldn't help but be stunned when she saw Luo Yun's daughter form for a long time, and then laughed, and Mu'er, who had just entered the house with water, was stunned at the door. Luo Yun bit her lip and ignored the gloating Aunt Mei, turned her back and took off her clothes by herself, she didn't feel it outside just now, and her body was really uncomfortable and cold when she stood by the fire.

Aunt Mei handed the towel to Luo Yun with a smile, turned around and went to the closet to find clean clothes for Luo Yun. Seeing Mu'er still standing stupidly at the door, he waved his hand and asked him to move the bathtub in. After Mu'er poured half a bucket of water into the bathtub, Luo Yun also dried his body and changed into a light underwear. Although she is like a mother to Aunt Mei, after all, her age is there, and Luo Yun is embarrassed to be naked in front of people. jumped into the bathtub directly in her underwear, which made Aunt Mei laugh again, and at the same time silently sighed in her heart that the young master had also grown up, and suddenly remembered the young master's future marriage, and couldn't help but be a little worried.

Shaking his head, he put down these things first, and went up with a soap corner to wash Luo Yun's hair. After Mu'er finished pouring the water, she picked up the wet clothes that Luo Yun threw on the ground and put them in the bucket, ready to take them out together. When I went out, I saw the lump of coats on the table, and although it was dry, it was not bad, so I reached out and wanted to pick it up. Unexpectedly, as soon as he grabbed it with his hand, he felt that there was a fleshy thing through his clothes, and he was touched by his hand and moved, Mu'er was startled and looked at Luo Yun: "Brother Yun, did you pick up the little rabbit again?" ”

Luo Yun, who was rubbing the soap horn with his head pressed by Aunt Mei, was stunned when he heard this, and then remembered the two tigers that he picked up, and quickly looked up at the pile of clothes: "Quick, the two little guys should be hungry." Hurry up and take it out, Brother Mu, you go find a small wooden box for them. ”

"Hehe, you really picked up the little rabbit again," Mu'er said and put down the bucket to untie the lump of clothes.

Aunt Mei splashed some water on her sleeves because of Luo Yun's movements, and patted him on the head when she heard Luo Yun's words: "You, you are still so playful, and you love to pick up some chickens and rabbits as soon as you enter the mountain." ”

Luo Yun smiled, not knowing what to say, he picked up two tigers this time. As soon as Mu'er untied a hole, she saw a little black head fluttering out of her calves: "Ouch, mother, Brother Yun didn't pick up rabbits this time, is this a lynx cub?" Why is it so dark and not slippery? Mu'er hugged out the little guy who was biting everywhere with his mouth open. I was holding it in my hand and looking at it, and I found that the clothes were still moving, thinking that there was another one, and I was just about to help open the clothes, when I saw a small head with closed eyes holding its head open and crawling out.

When you can see the body that has just grown and is still very sparse, but it is full of symbolism, and it is the only one of all animals with black fur on a gold background. Mu'er couldn't help but exclaim! Aunt Mei was startled, and Luo Yun sighed, knowing that although she was still young, she couldn't hide it.

"This ...... This, this, this is ...... It's a tiger!" Although it is still a small thing with no teeth, I have to say that the fear of tigers is really deep in the heart. Although tigers do not actively kill people for their food, tigers are the top creatures of the food chain, powerful beasts capable of fighting four or five armed hunters on their own, and it is understandable that humans are afraid.

Aunt Mei was also startled when she heard Mu'er's words, and turned her head to look at the little thing crawling everywhere in a cloud of clothes. After Mu'er was frightened, she looked at the 'black lynx' in her hand and saw that although the color was different, the appearance was exactly the same as the little tiger on the table. And the eye in his hand was already open, and he was tilting his head and trying to bite his hand, so frightened that he threw it on the table, but fortunately there was a clothes pad, and the little one turned over, and rubbed against the other little tiger.

Luo Yun couldn't help but smile as he looked at the two little tigers snuggling together. It seems that this little black guy is still the eldest and knows how to take care of his younger brother or sister. At this time, Uncle Wu also entered the room, looking at the room where no one spoke, Uncle Wu didn't know what was going on, and stood at the door at a loss. Luo Yun looked at the expressions of this family, it seems that if you want to raise a tiger, you still have to convince your family members first.

plunged into the water to wash all the soap corners on his head, and then Luo Yun walked out of the bathtub directly, took off his underwear, dried himself, and put on clean clothes again. turned around and saw that the three people were all looking at the two little tigers on the table in a daze, so they walked over directly and picked up the two little tigers, and then beckoned to everyone: "Aunt Mei, I'm hungry, Brother Mu go and help me get a box, Uncle Wu's bath bucket will trouble you." ”

Seeing the tiger being picked up by Luo Yun, the three of them came back to their senses, and after listening to Luo Yun's words, they all put down the fright in their hearts for the time being, and went to work. After everything was packed up, Aunt Mei brought dinner to the table, and the family sat down and began to eat. Luo Yun slowly told the origin of the two little tigers, of course, it is best to hide it. Luo Yun didn't say that he arrogantly took the little tiger away in front of the black wolf, only said that he watched the black wolf leave, and went into the tiger's den to take a look at it with curiosity, only to find the two tigers, and felt that they were pitiful without their mothers, so they hugged them back.

What Luo Yun didn't expect was that his reason was the best reason in the ears of Aunt Mei's family. Aunt Mei and Uncle Wu glanced at each other, and they both thought that Luo Yun was sad because she had lost her father, and she felt sympathy when she saw that the little tiger also had no mother. If that's the case, they're really going to have nothing to say. After thinking about it, Aunt Mei said first: "Aunt knows that you pity them, but after all, they are tigers." It's still small, but if you let the people in the village see it......"

Luo Yun thought about this problem on the way back, and finally thought of a way to boil the frog in warm water and take his time. Except for its fur, the tiger cub looked like a bobcat when it was young. The bobcat at this time was also large, which is easy to explain the past. People are afraid of tigers, but they are not afraid of cats. Like Mu'er just saw the little black tiger, because he had never seen a tiger of this color, he intuitively thought that it was a bobcat. So Luo Yun wanted to get some dye, and dyed the other little tiger's signature gold-black fur all yellow, and the blue-black one didn't have to move. Raising it slowly like this, it is said to everyone that Luo Yun picked up two bobcats and raised them, and slowly let the villagers get familiar with them, and when the body shape can't be hidden in the future, it will be easier for everyone to accept.

Anyway, it's better than telling everyone directly that Luo Yun is raising tigers. Aunt Mei and the three of them also felt that this method was feasible, but it really wouldn't work in the future, and the little tigers had grown up, so they persuaded Luo Yun to put them back in the mountains.

So, the two little tigers settled in Luoyun House.