Chapter 32: Bathing
At the time of the temporary period, there were already many figures standing on the periphery of the camp. There are hundreds of them.
Standing at the front was Ge Jin, who had a serious face. He was followed by all the guards, as well as a few familiar companions from Haruko and Han Chunyang.
"I knew you'd leave on time!" When Ge Jin saw Li Ling, he smiled and gently hammered his shoulder with his strong right arm. "Although you have been advocating some kind of kindness, kindness, and other things that are kind to women, you have never suffered a loss when you fight! That guy Kurban is still unconscious! β
"Lord Gejin!" Li Ling said with a rare solemnity: "If you think that the duel between me and Kurban is purely out of personal vendettas, it means that you have not realized those potential dangers!" That's why I left here to find out on my own. β
"Actually, I also feel that Kurban has been acting a little weird lately! But everybody is changing, isn't it? Before we can change the world, we first have to change ourselves. Before Li Ling refuted him, Ge Jin continued to defend Kurban: "In the days when you were unconscious, Kurban performed well enough, he even led the team to find some traces of batmen, and also cleared out those fierce beasts that might threaten the safety of the camp. β
Hammering his head, Li Ling hesitated to tell Ge Jin about Nayin's existence, as well as its sensational remarks about the Precursor and his fellow Busen. But Li Ling felt in his heart that it was not a wise decision.
Ge Jin saw that Li Ling wanted to speak and stopped, so he pulled him to a secluded place and said sincerely, "Did you find something, brother?" For the sake of me who have always trusted you. β
Li Ling thought for a moment and replied somewhat ambiguously: "Yes, I found something, but more confusion. I think the forerunners already knew the news that we had come into this world. But I can't draw any useful conclusions until it's thoroughly figured out. The only thing I want to tell you is that I have a hunch that there is great danger lurking in this world! We have to tread carefully. β
"Stay calm!" blurted out, Li Ling said what Nayin had told him. "Tell everyone that if you encounter anything, you must stay calm!"
Ge Jin stared at Li Ling's face and saw that he was not playing tricks, so he nodded solemnly: "I will, brother." But you also have to promise me one thing. β
"Tell me, sir!" Li Ling respectfully gave a military salute.
Whether it was for the sake of saving his own life, or for the sake of his dedication to the good of all those who supported him, he was grateful to the proud companion in front of him.
"If you do find any conspiracy, it doesn't matter if it's the Forerunners or the beasts of this world. Remember to come back and tell me, come back and tell these brothers behind you. No matter when and where you ......" Ge Jin patted Li Ling's shoulder heavily, but he only nodded and was speechless.
"I understand!" Li Lingqiang endured and did not move, feeling that his injuries had aggravated a little.
After a while, Ge Jin grinned and said, "Isn't it a little sensational?" You know that's not my style! β
"you!" Li Ling stretched out his hand and clasped it tightly with Ge Jin's remaining strong right arm.
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At first, Li Ling and Qin Xiaoyu, who had separated from the large army, were very cautious. They spend almost half of their time looking for a campsite that is safe enough β a small cave on a hillside, a firm flat grass, or even a leafy treetop.
They carefully observed everything newβthe brown dirt and unknown insects beneath their feet, the scorching sun that dominated the sky, and all the unheard-of flowers, trees, and critters around them.
Most of those small animals looked docile, if it weren't for their stomachs, Li Ling and Qin Xiaoyu really couldn't bear to hurt any of them.
They march slowly, so slow that it can almost be described as a stroll.
To the surprise of the two, they never encountered those bat-men again, nor did they encounter any terrible monsters. Even the occasional ferocious-looking carnivore quietly retreated after quietly observing the two for a while.
After about a week, Li Ling and Qin Xiaoyu were no longer so sloppy or fussed. They began to approach the trip with a travelling mentality.
During the day, the sun is as strong as ever, and the stinger can't open his eyes. Li Ling and Qin Xiaoyu wore straw hats made from local materials and walked along the area near the river.
Afraid that the sweat would soak the wound, Li Ling simply removed the bandages on his body and let the sun shine on it. I don't know if it was because of those herbs or the sun, but within a few days, the wounds on Li Ling's body began to scab and fall off, revealing a new soft skin.
Li Ling lamented that such a life is like a fairy tale world - full of beauty and freshness. The natural landscapes without any traces of artificial carving have a beauty that those who are obsessed with symmetry or asymmetry, complex or simple garden masters can never imagine. The little animals that appeared in front of the two of them coldly, or sat quietly beside them, always caused the two of them to scream.
Li Ling was secretly glad that he had Qin Xiaoyu as his companion, instead of going on the road alone. Otherwise, those so-called beauty and novelty will only bring him more strangeness and loneliness. He thought that maybe that was why humans like to live together in groupsβto find solace in each other.
Now they came to a glade, where the stream made a bend and formed a small lake. The water of the lake is clear, and the bright sunlight shines on the surface of the lake, shining crystal blue, just like the abode of the legendary sacred beast or elf!
Naturally, Li Ling and Qin Xiaoyu used the word "crescent" to call this crooked, unknown small lake.
A few colorful birds and palm-sized butterflies flap their wings on the green grass by the small lake. Qin Xiaoyu used his straw hat to cover a few, and after admiring and admiring them, he released them into the sky.
Calculating the time, Li Ling felt that he could still walk forward for a few hours, and it would not be too late to find a place to camp at that time. But Qin Xiaoyu insisted on staying and resting for half a day.
Li Ling was helpless, and after some exploration, he was going to search for something to eat. Whether it's a small animal or a fruit or something like that. If you're lucky, you might be able to touch a few eggs.
"You stay and keep me safe!" Qin Xiaoyu said.
"There's no need, I think it's safe here, remember to keep your dagger with you at all times!" Li Ling replied. When he looked up at Qin Xiaoyu, his nosebleed almost spurted out.
Qin Xiaoyu was walking towards the lake, the dazzling sunlight refracted on the skin of her body, as beautiful as a fairy in the Holy Land.
Pinching his fingers, since coming to Sirte Star, Li Ling has not taken a serious bath for more than half a month. During this period of time, he was either injured or worried, and seemed to have forgotten that there was such a thing as a bath in the world.
Looking down at himself, Li Ling couldn't help but feel embarrassed for himself, and rushed towards the small lake with a roar.
"Stay away from me!" Qin Xiaoyu was startled and screamed.
Of course, even without Xiao Yu's warning, Li Ling would not dare to take a step beyond Lei Chi.
It wasn't until the scorching sun was setting in the west that Li Ling swam up from the small lake in high spirits. It seems that the troubles and fatigue of the days have been swept away with the dirt on the body.
On the shore was a windfall from his bath: a few apple fish.
When Li Ling grilled those fish on the fire. Qin Xiaoyu had already used the branches he had picked up to build a simple hut that was spacious enough. Then it was carefully laid with hay and blankets, and even dotted with some small flowers.
Compared to the harsh conditions of these days, the cottage looks as luxurious as a royal palace. And the smell of grilled fish is more gluttonous than any delicacy.
As the sun sets over the horizon, the black canopy slowly falls. The night sky is deep and the stars are shining.
"It was a beautiful night!" Qin Xiaoyu walked over and snuggled up to Li Ling's side.
The firelight flickered, shining on her smooth face and her bright eyes, which made it even more beautiful.
"The night is beautiful, but the people are even more beautiful!" Li Ling sighed.
Qin Xiaoyu blushed and said softly, "I have never heard such beautiful words. β
"I'm just stating a fact!" Li Ling said, handing Qin Xiaoyu a cooked fish. "Eat it! Rest early tonight! β
"Hmm!" Qin Xiaoyu nodded a little flusteredly. "But you have to pay attention to the quality."
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Maybe it was too cautious before, or maybe the hearts of the two were tighter. In the following days, Li Ling and Qin Xiaoyu saw almost all the beautiful and harmonious side of this world.
Those so-called dangers and conspiracies seem to have never existed.
The two completely relaxed, and their relationship quickly warmed up, and they really enjoyed a few days of self-righteous, platonic two-person world.
Until they became aware of the eyes hidden behind the bushes.
At first, Li Ling thought that it was just some curious little animals nearby, just like before. But Qin Xiaoyu, who is sensitive by nature, doesn't think so. She was determined to catch that sneaky guy, whatever it was.
"It's coming!" Qin Xiaoyu quietly made a gesture on a big tree next to Li Ling, which was the code agreed between the two!
Li Ling squinted his eyes slightly, pricked up his ears, and quietly listened to the movement behind him.
At the same time that Li Ling heard a sound, he saw Qin Xiaoyu leaning out suddenly: "Batman!" She screamed.
"It's over!" Li Ling jumped up violently, annoyed by Qin Xiaoyu's recklessness.
If it was really a batman, Qin Xiaoyu should have quietly hidden there instead of reminding himself loudly.
Li Ling quickly glanced among the surrounding trees and boulders. He saw something move in a large tree behind him, and immediately chased after it, drawing his dagger and holding it in his hand.