Chapter 9: The Griffin
The legend of the griffin is well documented in various texts and the poems of the bards. Pen ~ Fun ~ Pavilion www.biquge.info It is said that griffins nest and lay eggs like eagles, and the legendary forbidden area of the Silent Mountains is the territory of griffins, where the reserves of gold and precious stones are very abundant, but no one dares to collect them. Griffons love shiny things like dragons, and they are responsible for watching over gold mines and hidden treasures. When strangers approach to collect gems, griffons pounce on them and tear them to pieces. Since these people often came on horseback, the griffons also attacked when they saw the horses, which is where the feud between the griffons and the horses began.
The Silent Mountains are not just a paradise for griffins, but also a nest for hippogriffs. Hippogriffs are mythical creatures of the West, and no one has really seen them. Hippogriffs are often confused with griffins, but Hippogriffs are actually the offspring of a cross between a griffin and a mare. Its head, wings, and front legs resemble that of a griffin, while the back half of its body resembles that of a horse.
The goal of Li Youqian's trip is the Hippogriff! Hippogriffs are very desirable, because griffins have always despised horses, their combination is not unusual, griffins and horses have a long feud, and the Hippogriffs that can survive in the griffin's territory are high-level magical beasts, and only this kind of magical beast can be regarded as the overlord of the sky in addition to dragons!
Hippogriffs are good at flying, and they are high in the air, and they come and go. They inhabit the legendary Lifeng Mountain. The ancients regarded it as a flying artifact, and because it was easier to tame than a griffin, the Hippogriff often used to be a good leg force. There are not many references to Hippogriffs in medieval legends, but when they do, they are generally used as pets of knights or wizards. Hippogriffs are omnivores. Its only known natural predator is precisely the griffon.
The city lord returned to the city with his troops, while most of the citizens chose to stay and continue to follow Li Youqian. They want to witness the miracle of Li Youqian and want to be witnesses of history. Now there are nearly 2,000 people who are following Li Youqian.
Li Youqian walked at the front of the line, and in front of him was a huge piece of wood, which was a warning sign placed by the local defenders, "Ahead is the territory of the griffin, it is forbidden to enter, and those who violate the order will bear the consequences!" ”
Li Youqian gently pulled out the wooden card, put it on the ground, got up and looked into the distance, and said. "My goal is to eliminate the danger of the griffon, not to exterminate the griffin, but to eliminate his danger so that people can pass through here freely."
As the team moves on, the followers' weapons become bows, javelins, or throwing axes! Melee weapons, while useful, are not the best weapon against griffins.
Bo Lang has been following Li Youqian, and Li Youqian's statement made him feel something! "Master, what exactly is conquest?"
Li Youqian smiled and explained, "To conquer is to make the other party obey your wishes. ”
Puzzled, Bronck asked, "How do you guarantee that after you leave, the other party will continue to abide by your wishes?" ”
Lee's smile was even better, and he admired that Browne was an open-minded and studious person. "Your question is like how to make sure that the people do not betray his lord. In fact there will be people who will betray his lord, but be assured that it will be only by chance, and not some, even many, all! You are to love your subjects, to feed them, to clothe them, to give them purpose and the joy of life. At the same time, put pressure on them to know what they can and can't do! You are an oracle, and you should know something about it! There is a saying in my hometown, the gentleman, the boat also; Those who are familiar with the people, the water is also. The water carries the boat, and the water capsits the boat. ”
Bronck carefully recorded his experience, and his three sons also had a slight understanding.
As the team continued on, a terrifying, shrill cry could be heard in the distance.
Manid took out the bow behind his back and looked cautiously at the sky, "Is it a griffin?" ”
Li Youqian nodded and replied, "It's a griffin, but it's far away." You don't have to worry. Manid, this is my test for you, your eldest brother Balzac has been promoted to the god realm, and you will also become a god here! ”
Manid immediately became nervous and became a god, this is a problem he never thought about, but now he was brought up by Li Youqian, his father said that if he could, then he would definitely be able to do it, Manid had a blind confidence in Li Youqian. "Father, what do I need to do?"
"With your bow, shoot down every griffin that attacks you." Li Youqian said.
Manid frowned slightly, "Is it that simple?" ”
Li Youqian nodded, "It's as simple as that." Manid, you have to understand that the simpler the things are, the harder it is to do them well! ”
James looked at Manid, speechless. Li Youqian turned around and patted James on the shoulder, and said softly, "James, everyone's path to becoming a god is different. Balzac's path is integration, Manide's path is to return to the basics, and Bauenc is to perceive the true meaning of life. And you......" Li Youqian paused, "you used to be a god!" You just have to remember your divine powers, and you're good to go! ”
"Second brother used to be a god!" Manid was so frightened that his mouth almost fell to the ground! "Father, don't you joke, second brother!"
Li Youqian nodded, "James is the reincarnation of a god, Balzac's Fang Tian Painting Halberd has the soul of the bull Minotaur, and in James's shield, there is also a powerful soul, but you forget, when you think about it, you can become a god." ”
While everyone was chatting, the followers had already set up their tents and lit fires for cooking. There are a lot of braziers in the tent, which are used for lighting at night, and no one knows if the griffons will attack at night, and humans don't have such good night vision.
"Prepare more ranged weapons and be careful of enemy attacks at night." Bronck is organizing his followers to build a net, an upgraded version of the net they usually use to catch birds, which is very large and sticky. Once the griffons do attack at night, it's not so easy to get pestered! And the griffin that landed, the chasers were confident that it would be killed.
Li Youqian waved his hand, and the blue stars converged into a five-pointed star. "Inform everyone, rest in the evening, get up before midnight, the griffons will come tonight."
Manid climbs a tower of arrows, and tonight will be his first battle with the griffons, who will use their corpses to embark on his path to godhood.
Far away in the depths of the forest, teams of griffons are gathering, griffons are group creatures, with patriarchs and their own modes of warfare. The griffon patriarch has a certain intelligence, and he knows that humans do not have the ability to see at night. He was not afraid of the humans who usually passed by, but this time, there were too many human beings, and there were several very powerful existences, so he did not dare to underestimate the enemy.