I once asked them: what is the reason for such a huge difference between us? The answer of the streamer is very short: there is only a difference between us in the soul.

But brevity is not simple, and I have been struggling with this answer for a long time, and I finally can't figure it out. I don't know what the soul really means, how does it make the streamer so powerful? The so-called soul is nothing more than an ethereal thing to us, but to the streamer, it seems to be clearly visible......

When disaster struck, I floated on the surface of the sea, looking up at the vanishing streamer, and suddenly realized a fact that I was ashamed of. What Streamer people have developed is a form of civilization that conforms to nature and coexists in harmony with nature. However, what the Lepelian people developed was a civilization that was dominated by plunder and domination, and was opposed to nature. If it weren't for such a profound and very different comparison of civilizations to examine ourselves, perhaps I would never have realized that the whole world is always in the hearts of the streamers, but our hearts are only full of ourselves. That's the only thing I can find, the real gap between us and them......

I have to go back alive, and I'm going to tell the young people all this, and hopefully one day, they'll find the real answer: what does the soul really mean?

After reading the last sentence, Mirai carefully put away the animal skin, put it in the box, and then carefully wrapped it in moisture-proof fish skin, and put it back in its place.

At this moment, his state of mind is extremely complicated, and the trend of thought is like a rolling wave, which cannot be calmed down. The soft and ancient book of animal skins, like a sharp chisel, forcibly carved a skylight into his skull, and the blazing and intense light suddenly shot into the dark world of thought that had been wrapped in a hard skull for a long time, and he was at a loss for a while.

The history described in the history books of the Lepelian people is completely different from the history left in the logbooks of the Fiji people. It is difficult to understand in the future, why the same period of history, written by different people, can make such a huge difference?

But the most shocking thing about this ancient book of animal skin was a nautical chart. Because the nautical chart was exactly the same as the tattoo on his back, he couldn't help but feel a dull pain in his back. Ironically, for the Fijian people, this is just an ancient nautical chart, but for the Lepeilian nobles of the Eastern Continent, it is a map to the "end of the world".

For more than a thousand years, the direct descendants of the Sukarana family have suffered for this chart, but it is also because of this chart that they have been able to survive without being wiped out by the greedy nobles. It was this legendary nautical chart that left an ethereal legend for the nobles of the Eastern Continent, allowing them to chase for more than a thousand years, even if they could not gain it, they were not willing to give up.

Before he could remember the young future Sukaranna and had no ability to refuse, his father had already forcibly tattooed this nautical map on his back that led to the "land of immortality at the end of the world". The pattern is a very poisonous potion, what is the name of the word, how to prepare, the future is unknown, it is said that the king of Guhir before his death specially ordered someone to develop. Although this virus-containing potion may seem colorless and odorless, once touched, it will immediately penetrate the skin and burrow into the flesh, and the process of depicting the tattoo is painful. Once the drawing is complete, the virus will grow with him, and unless he dies and turns to ashes, he will not be able to get rid of the traces left by the virus. In fact, the tattoo on his back usually does not appear, and there is nothing unusual. However, once his body is immersed in hot water, or repeatedly wiped with hot objects, or the ambient temperature is too high, he will be burned. Because this virus becomes active when it is hot, it is as if it is hibernating.

Nine years ago, in the winter, after the Fiji pirates rescued the mortally injured Future Sukarlana from the sea, he suffered from a high fever for several days. At that time, Shi Jiayan took care of him personally, often wiping his body with hot water to ward off the cold and changing the dressing, so he found the red tattoo on his back that gradually appeared after being exposed to heat. If it were any ordinary commoner of the Eastern Continent, or the Savoyard and Half-Blood of the Western Continent, they would definitely not know this nautical chart, but the Fiji people were different, they were very familiar with this nautical chart. Because, more than 1,000 years ago, King Guhir had forced the Fiji people to make a copy of this nautical chart leading to the "end of the world" to him, and hid it very preciously and never showed it to others. Therefore, in the eyes of the Fijian people, who are familiar with navigation and history, the true identity of the future is self-evident.

Thinking of this, he subconsciously touched his back with his backhand. Over the years, no matter how cold the day was, he did not dare to touch the hot water easily. The weather was distinctly cool today, but because of the animal skin rolls, his back had become a little hot with his state of mind, and the traces of pain clearly depicted the pattern that he hated deeply, but could not be erased.

When the future walked out of the door, he found that Shi Jiayan had not gone far. She was sitting by the flowers beside the bridge, looking up at the vast sky, and the morning light sprinkled on her, looking quiet and beautiful. This seemingly delicate female would be the leader of that group of tough Fiji pirates, and it was incredible just by her appearance.

Future still vividly remembers that when he was thirteen years old, he was chased by Lepeilian's soldiers all the way to the west coast of the Eastern Continent, and seeing that there was nowhere to hide, he jumped into the sea. In fact, he had only planned to hide in the water and float up after all his pursuers had left. However, due to the fact that he was seriously injured at the time, it happened that a big wave suddenly hit, and he lost consciousness completely.

When he woke up, the first thing he saw was Shi Jia Yan and Axi, and to this day, those two faces have not changed in any way, just like when they first met. This fijian chieftain, who is cold on the outside and hot on the inside, has made him do the dirtiest and most tiring work on the ship, and often makes fun of him, but he never compromises on his proud future. No matter how dirty and tiring the work is, he can grit his teeth and persevere, that is, he will never do those bad things that kill people and sell goods, and he is even more reluctant to go back to the Eastern Continent.

But in the past nine years, not only did Shi Jia Yan not let him starve, but when the Fei Yan ship and the ships of the Eastern Continent clashed fiercely, the Fei Yan people had saved him many times, so many that even he himself could not count. Now that I think about it slowly, I suddenly realize how naïve and ridiculous my past self was. Obviously, he has been enjoying the blessings of the Fiji people, but he looks down on their origins in his heart, and he has never even said a word of thanks.

It is gratifying that no matter how indignantly he expresses his dissatisfaction, no matter how much disrespectful words he says, or even a long time of being angry, this open-minded Fijian leader never really cares, she always laughs and jokes: "Children should be lively, with an old-fashioned face all day long, and they don't even want to be hooked by fish......"

Why did he suddenly remember those trivial things in the past? Why did he suddenly understand until now that the reason why Shi Jiayan deliberately made fun of him in the past was actually just to amuse him. It is a pity that in the past, he was unaware of it, but relied on her tolerance and constantly asked for her mercy. Did he ever feel the slightest sense of gratitude other than this condescending face? The answer is obvious: no! Not once! Not at all!

"It turns out that I am such an ungrateful person!" In an instant, the future was startled by the voice in his heart. He looked down at Shi Jiayan, who was safe, and a thousand words gushed out from the bottom of his heart, and finally all of them were blocked in his narrow throat. I was supposed to say a belated "thank you" to her, but after opening her mouth, it changed her taste.

"When it comes to history, I can't tell who is telling the truth and who is false......"

Shi Jiayan raised her face slightly, her warm blue eyes were full of inclusive smiles, and she said softly: "Although the history books are full of lies, the truth is not without a trace, and those who have a conscience will try their best to leave vague clues to warn future generations." But if you really care so much about the truth or falsehood, why don't you judge it for yourself? Don't let the history books of your ancestors and the narrow experience of your predecessors limit your thinking. Go and write a history book of your own, so that every word and sentence describes what you have seen and experienced. ”

The Fitans were determined to return to land, so the young men were quickly ready for battle. On the day of departure, hundreds of sawfish and dozens of large boats lined up outside the city gate, waiting to leave.

This time, nearly two-thirds of the people left, and most of the people who stayed for the time being were the elderly and young children. Reluctantly bidding farewell to the clansmen who saw them off at the city gate, the young people boarded the ship one after another, and embarked on a new journey to open up the future with a brave heart.

Assi stood at the stern of the boat, looking at the gradually smaller Fiji City, and said to the people beside him: "Perhaps, it is our luck to meet the streamers. Even if the Savoyards soon become aware of our intentions, at least we will be able to gain a foothold in Honia with the help of the Streamers before all the ships are built. ”

"Yes," Shi Jiayan sighed, "If it weren't for the fact that there are streamers, I wouldn't have dared to bring all the young people of the clan to Honia so easily." Although I had long thought that one day, I would have to bring my people back to land, but I didn't expect it to be so soon. The streamers gave us a good opportunity, but after the streamers left the Western Continent, everything still depended on us. ”

Shi Jiayan naturally understood that the outcome was unpredictable, but when she thought of the brave streamer, her heart was no longer so heavy, and she resolutely took the dreams of young people and the future fate of the whole clan to fight bravely!

As the boat drifted away, she sat on the stern side, slowly thinking of the future from the past, and couldn't help but have mixed feelings, and the long-lost sorrow suddenly filled her whole heart, and unconsciously hummed the old Fijian ballad, which is the song that every Fiji people sing—the young man.

Goodbye, people still standing on the shore waving,

Young people have embarked on an adventurous journey,

With the figure of dreams gradually moving away,

But why do you always look in the direction of your hometown and don't want to turn around for a long time?

O birds flying in the sky,

When you see the green flag, the fragrance of flowers wafting in the wind,

Please pause for a moment,

Bring the thoughts of the sea to the people of my hometown,

Tell them that their return is not far away......

The faint melancholy melody and soft voice softened everyone's hearts, and the young men on the ship couldn't help but sing along. The song fluttered in the wind, sending their sorrow little by little in the direction in which they came.

Assi silently listened to the song floating in the sea breeze, staring at the familiar figure next to him, and a picture from a long, long time ago suddenly appeared in his heart.

At that time, they were only fourteen years old, and they left the city of Fiji for the first time, and the two of them looked from the boat at the coastline of the land. Assi clearly remembers that Shi Jiadi was also sitting on the side of the ship like this at that time, looking ahead, and asked blankly: "Asi, that vast land is clearly a gift from nature, not anyone's private property, but why don't they allow us to come close?"

"I don't know. But you're right, the earth should not be anyone's private property. If you really want to go on land, then I will go with you, and whoever dares to stop him, I will kill him. Assi said firmly.

But they still didn't make it to land that day. Since then, Shi has not mentioned the matter again. She completely immersed herself in the ocean of knowledge, silently learning to sail, learn to shipbuilding, learn everything she could touch, constantly strengthening her body and mind, and hardly stopped for half a day. Then one day, she suddenly asked, "Assi, do you think the streamers will hate us?"

"I don't know. But if we meet a streamer in the future, we can ask. ”

Later, one time, when the two of them were hiding in the house and reading the ancient logbook, Shi Jiayan suddenly said, "Assi, do you know? The reason why the Streamers are immortal is because they have powerful souls. Assi, I don't want to die. ”

Assi was surprised, he naturally understood that everyone would die, but he said, "Then I'll accompany you, I won't die either." ”

Hearing this, Shi Jiayan couldn't help but laugh happily and said, "Actually, I know that we will always die, but I don't want to die too soon, and I can't die in peace until I bring all my clansmen back to the land." ”

In an instant, there were waves in the eyes of the young Axi, and he said, "Okay, then I'll accompany you." ”

At the time, Assi's response was not perfunctory at all, he was serious. Because, when he said this, he really believed in his heart that Shi Jiayan would definitely be able to do it, and he believed it from beginning to end. Over the years, he has also kept his promises, fearless of hardships and dangers, never left and right, and never had the slightest doubt or wavering.

"How many years have passed since then? I almost lost track of how long we had been preparing, but thankfully, you can finally fulfill your teenage dreams. Me too, because my dream has always been 'to accompany you to realize your dreams'......" The sea breeze ruffled Asi's brown-red hair, and a long-lost wetness suddenly swayed in his blue eyes, and he unconsciously raised his hand and touched it, and it turned out to be tears. He couldn't help but laugh, tears running down his cheeks, past the corners of his mouth, and finally dripping onto the deck. In Asi's memory, he shed tears only twice in total. The first time was when fourteen-year-old Shi Jiayan said she didn't want to die, and the second time was now. "Ah, the road to this dream is so long, it seems to have been walked for thousands of years...... It's nice to be alive forever!"

Assi, who was completely immersed in his own thoughts, seemed to lose his usual sharpness at this moment, and he did not realize that the young man named Future Sukarlana was standing behind them at this moment, staring sadly at their backs, with some regret and some confusion in his heart. For, in contrast to their unwavering convictions, he suddenly realized that he did not know what he was living for, and that his life seemed to be full of lies, and that the righteousness he once believed in was becoming more and more blurred, and that he could no longer distinguish between truth and falsehood. He didn't have a dream, he didn't have anything he wanted to protect, so he didn't know where to go next......