Chapter Forty-Nine: The White Dragon Dog
Two half-sized children, one half-big wolf cub, and one horse, walked unhurriedly on the sheep intestine path in the mountains.
The picture is lively and harmonious.
The snow on the sunny side of the mountain has completely melted, and only the top of the mountain and the shady places are still scarred with snow.
The sun is shining, and there is no wind.
The two children couldn't wear their thick cotton hats, so they had to hold them in their hands.
If you go back in advance, the ancestors of wolf cubs are thin-waisted hounds that have a close relationship with humans, get along with each other on an equal footing, and graze together.
Somehow, the Slender Waist Hound developed a deep relationship with the Northwest Wolf Clan, and the Slender Waist Wolf Clan was born.
The Slender Waist Wolf Clan inherited the intelligence of the Slender Waist Hound and the ferocity of the Northwest Wolf Clan, and became an excellent wolf race.
Therefore, there is not much obstacle for the wolf cubs to return to human society.
When he realized that he might have to be with Snow Lotus in the future, the attitude of the wolf cub took a 180-degree turn.
Not only did it accept her touch, but it also took the initiative to hit her legs with its head, and even stood up and licked her hands.
Even so, there is still a world of difference between its attitude towards Xue Liancheng and its attitude towards Cheng Zhong.
Xue Liancheng threw her hat down the hill and instructed it to pick it up in wolf language, but it pretended not to hear and continued on its path.
It wasn't until Cheng Zhong pointed with his hand that it rushed over like an arrow and took the hat back with its mouth.
A flock of pheasants feeds on the tiny grains left behind in the harvested fields.
The cub approached slowly and carelessly, and when it reached a distance of about three meters, it suddenly burst into trouble, and at once caught two and a half large pheasants.
One in his mouth, and one under his front paws.
Cheng Zhong and Xue Lian Cheng hurriedly ran over to help and grabbed the little pheasant it was holding.
Xue Liancheng was proud of her high skills, and she was a little unconvinced by the wolf cubs, so she wanted to follow the example of the little wolf cubs to catch pheasants.
Unexpectedly, she actually missed.
The main reason is that her body is too big to hide, and every time she doesn't wait for her to get close to attack, the pheasants have already dispersed vigilantly, and then "coo" and fly away.
In the end, she had to use her own way.
Quietly picked up a small stone and held it in his hand, and suddenly threw it out more than ten meters away from the pheasant flock.
After a few attempts, he also hit two pheasants.
One of them was born very beautifully, and it turned out to be a male pheasant with a huge body, a slender tail, and a body full of colorful feathers.
Both of them and the wolf were very excited, and even the horses with flat expressions snorted "spitting and spitting".
Cheng Zhong and Xue Lian Cheng walked and played, and they also talked and communicated easily.
Cheng Zhong proposes to give the wolf cub a good and resounding name.
Xue Liancheng thought about it for a while and proposed to call it "charcoal in the snow".
It seems quite good to say that this not only follows its father's name, but also has the meaning of "sending charcoal in the snow".
Cheng Zhong hesitated.
His main consideration is that there is too much "snow" around him, and it is easy to get confused under tension.
"Charcoal in the snow!"
Xue Liancheng shouted loudly.
Her eyes were on the wolf cub, wanting to see how it reflected.
The cub raised his head and raked his eyes, full of confusion.
Xue Liancheng shouted again, but the cub ignored it, and didn't even bother to raise his head.
At this time, Cheng Zhong was thinking about what Xue Lihong had just said.
According to Xue Lihong's arrangement, Cheng Zhong will work with the wolf cubs to carry the expectations of everyone (wolves) and go deep into the "wolf domain" to practice and improve.
This is far from being as simple as the mountains and rivers.
I'm afraid that I have to rely on the wolf cub for my life, go through all kinds of difficulties and dangers, and have no backup.
This is not much different from the hardships and hardships of learning from the West in "Journey to the West".
In the Tang monk's line of learning scriptures, some people have monkeys, pigs and horses.
The horse in it is called the White Dragon Horse.
It is not obvious on weekdays, but its skills are extraordinary, and it has an irreplaceable role at every critical moment.
Thinking of this, a good name suddenly popped up in Cheng Zhong's heart.
"White Dragon Dog!"
Cheng Zhong crouched down, lowered his voice, and shouted tentatively.
The wolf cub raised his head, his ears twitched, listened carefully, and his eyes lit up.
"White Dragon Dog!"
Cheng Zhong raised his voice and shouted again.
The wolf cub rushed at him like an arrow.
It stood up, a pair of forelimbs on Cheng Zhong's knees, opened its mouth and sighed, its tail hair shook again and again, and its eyes were full of joy.
Xue Liancheng observed coldly on the side, seeing this situation, and knew that the wolf cub had already recognized the name.
"White Dragon Dog!"
She also tried to whisper.
The cub looked back at her, hesitated, and then left Cheng Zhong and ran to her.
It has been proven that the wolf cub liked and accepted the name "White Dragon Dog".
In this way, the wolf cub had an official name.
This name seems to be louder and more verve than the name of "Snow Red".
In particular, the word "dog" can be said to be of great significance, and it has been classified as a companion with people......
When I got home, lunch was over.
Mother brought the oil bun and asked Cheng Zhong and Xue Lian Cheng to suppress their hunger first.
She commanded her brother and sister-in-law to pick up the pheasants.
The children were all excited to see the white dragon dog.
They gathered around to look at it and comment on its unique looks.
Some wanted to reach out and touch it, and some even found bones to feed it.
For these curiosities and kindness, the white dragon dog responded calmly.
It was neither arrogant nor humble, and looked at these children with a calm gaze all the time.
The majesty and agility in its eyes amazed the children, and they did not dare to treat it like a dog, nor did they dare to get too close to it.
Cheng Zhong and Xue Lian Cheng chatted with their grandfather, grandmother, and father in the hall.
Cheng Zhong took out the hundreds of yuan returned to him by Master Sanji, handed it to his father, and asked him to purchase some items and meat dishes needed for the New Year.
"Dad, you see if this money is enough, if it's not enough, I can take it again. Cheng Zhong said.
"It's money, it's enough, just spend as much as you want. Grandma said.
"There is still some money left over from the money you gave last time, so don't take it again. Grandpa said.
"You old people watch it, don't be wronged at home. Cheng Zhong said.
"There's a lot of money to spend......," Dad said.
His expression was a little hesitant, and he stopped talking.
"I'll bring some back tomorrow if I need it. ”
Cheng Zhong looked at his father and said.
Dad didn't say anything more.
"The master who left, isn't it your master?"
Grandpa changed the subject and said.
"Sort of. Cheng Zhong replied.
"He's a man with great skills, you have to learn from him. Grandpa said.
In Grandpa's heart, Master Sanchi was the most amazing person he had ever met in his life.
"That'...... Will this little brother be in our house from now on?"
Grandma looked at Xue Liancheng and asked.
"Grandma, his name is Xue Liancheng, and he is my best friend and brother.
He lived in our house for the time being, and when spring began, his family moved to our Chengjiawan.
Grandma, you promise me that you will feel as sorry for him as you feel sorry for me!"
Cheng Zhong hugged his grandmother's arm and said coquettishly.
"Oh, listen to your voice, are you going to go far away for the New Year?"
Grandma asked, touching Cheng Zhong's head.
Of the old men, the grandmother came from a large family, with the best intelligence and the most sensitive, and she had already sensed some of the little grandson's thoughts.
"Grandma, why can you guess my thoughts in advance every time you don't wait for me to speak?"
As soon as Cheng Zhong made a lot of effort, he dragged his grandmother's arm and climbed onto the kang head, and said with a smile.
"I'm a dog owner, so of course I know dog nature!"
Grandma said lovingly with her face against Cheng Zhong's hair, rubbing back and forth.
"Well, I do have a very important business, and I have to go far away on vacation. ”
Cheng Zhong put on a helpless expression on his face and said to his grandmother and several old people.
"However, Xue Liancheng can't go, he celebrates the New Year at our house.
If there is anything in the house, a few old people can support him, just like me. ”
He added.
When Xue Liancheng heard this, she hurriedly lifted her butt from the chair, stood up, and nodded to everyone again and again.
Her face was a little red, and she looked shy.
"Oh, what a handsome child, it's so distressing!
It's not like our family is a bell, and when you are young, you are naughty and disobedient!"
As she spoke, Grandma beckoned Xue Liancheng to her side, stroking his hair with a grin.
Xue Liancheng took advantage of the situation and sat with her grandmother and Cheng Zhong.
The white dragon dog who had just been near Snow Lotus Cheng also ran over and looked up at Cheng Zhong on the kang.
Afraid of snubbing the white dragon dog, Cheng Zhong got off the big kang, sat on the chair, and hugged the white dragon dog.
Unexpectedly, the white dragon dog did not accept Cheng Zhong's kindness.
It broke free from Cheng Zhong's grasp, jumped to the ground, and stood next to the chair.
Wolves have an independent nature and can be friends with people, but definitely don't want to be pets.
To let people hold it is obviously against its nature.
"I'm a newcomer, I'm young and ignorant, so please give me more advice from the elders, and treat me like a child in this family. ”
Xue Liancheng glanced at everyone and said.
Her voice wasn't high, but everyone could hear it clearly.
"Grandpa, grandma, school is due for a day or two, and tomorrow I have to go to school.
Bring some money with you when you get back.
This year, I was lucky enough to meet a great good thing, and our family is going to have a prosperous year. ”
As he spoke, the smell wafted from the kitchen.
After a while, a pot of stewed pheasant was served.