Chapter 172: A Tough Race!
Diona spoke so loudly that the complaining women were silent.
"Alright, let's get busy. Diona waved her hand, and the crowd dispersed.
"Do you know your father's place among our people?" said Diona.
"Hmph, he's out of sight. They all came at me, unjustly. Yun Jie said crookedly.
"Hehe, let's go. Diona led the way, "Why didn't you see Fiona, I asked her to go to her and ask her to show you around, so that you can strengthen your relationship." β
"Oh? no. Yun Jie thought to himself, Fiona, you can't find it, she is staying in the otherworldly space of the Qilin Star Soul at the moment.
"Fiona is a good boy with excellent understanding. Moreover, she was born in the tree of life. Compared with us authentic Meizu people, she does not have the bewitching side of Meizu, and is more pure. Shi Niang handed her over to you for your own good. Diona said as she walked.
"Well, ha, oh..."Yun Jie dealt absentmindedly.
"You kidβ" Diona led Yun Jie to a house by a canal, where there was still a waterwheel. Diona pointed to the house and said, "This is where we produce processed food. Let's go, I'll take you to see it. β
"Oh. β
Diona led Yun Jie into the room, only to see a group of women working around the desk, a thick tree trunk had been cut open, and inside the hollow trunk was a pile of rice-like things. The women take them out, float them in the water to remove impurities, and then settle and remove the water. Remove the underlying substance, beat it into balls, cut it into pieces, and then steam it in the upper drawer.
Diona took a steamed leaf, wrapped it in a leaf, handed it to Yun Jie, and said, "You taste it." β
"Xie Shiniang, I'm really a little hungry. Yun Jie took it and ate it in a few bites, the sweet and smooth flavor with the taste of honey was very delicious. After eating a piece, it was not enjoyable, and said, "Is there anything else?"
"Yes. Hehe, eat slowly. Tomorrow there is. β
"Ahh
"Because it's all for your wedding. Huh..."
"Ahh
"You kid, go, go somewhere else. Diona led the cloud out of the processed food room, through the alley, to the Clothing Pavilion. There was also a group of women working inside.
They scrape off the bark, remove the outermost rough part, remove the soft part of the inner layer, comb and rub it with tools, and then soak it in a pool. Then it is dried, removed, spun and weaved. The flowers are then used to color them and then cut and make clothes.
Yun Jie was amazed after reading the whole process. Humans, no matter where they are, can survive!
After seeing the garment pavilion, Diona took Yun Jie to visit the production of the house, as well as some new customs of the Meizu people here, and Diona will tell Yun Jie as she walks.
"That's right, Master. How did you reproduce from the Tree of Life?" Yun Jie asked what he was most curious about.
"Hehe, do you want to see it?"
"Yes. β
"I'll take you. β
"Uh, is it convenient?"
"Nothing. The conception of life is a great process. It has nothing to do with eroticism! In the first few years of our Meizu here, the elders grew old one by one. Sooner or later, our juniors will follow in their footsteps, and the shadow of extinction will eventually begin to envelop everyone! Later, I was elected as the patriarch, and I took over this heavy burden, and I did not sleep well. One day, a girl was lost in the clan. When we found her, she had fallen into the trunk of the tree of life, unconscious. At the time, we thought she was dead. More than nine months later, the girl came back on her own, and she was still holding a child! From then on, we learned that the tree of life allows us to have children. Although, it's all girls. Hehe, that's incredible, isn't it? Catherine, Melinda, and Fiona are all children of the Tree of Life. These children, compared to us, are more agile and pure. Diona recounted the past as she walked.
"Maybe this is the way to heaven. Yun Jie said.
"yes. Therefore, every year we hold an event to worship the Tree of Life as a way to express our gratitude. β
"Every year, Master, you don't have the sun and moon here, how do you calculate the time?" Yun Jieqi said.
"Look at the color of the bark and the time of the dew. It is morning when the bark is pale brown and the leaves are dewy. On the contrary, for the night. It's just that the temperature here is constant all year round, and there is no change of season. Yunjie, the front is the pre-production area. All girls of the right age in the clan will be summoned by the elders for a physical examination. Sent to the front woods, pregnant, give birth. Diona pointed to a blue grove of trees ahead.
Yun Jie looked at the blue world, and heard the powerful cry of a baby in his ears. sighed, "I didn't expect to have a child, and it's the same if you leave a man." β
"Yes. So, women can live better without men. Diona said.
"Well, I have reservations. Master, let's go see the child, shall we?" Yun Jie suddenly wanted to see what the child in the Tree of Life was born like.
"Good. Walk. On the edge of the woods is the nursery for babies. β
Yun Jie followed Diona all the way into the baby room, and as soon as he entered the baby room, it was full of the sound of babies crying. There is a thick blanket on the floor, and a group of mothers are sitting on it to breastfeed their babies. There are a lot of handmade toys and diapers on the front cabinet.
Diona carefully hugged a baby and handed it to Yun Jie, "You want to try?"
"I..." Yun Jie hugged the soft little body in a panic, and inside the package, a pair of big blue eyes were looking at him curiously, and his small mouth was still bubbling.
"Is this a boy or a girl?" Yun Jie said excitedly.
"Girls! There has never been a boy. Diona lamented.
"Why?"
"Maybe it's a little punishment from God. Hehe...," Diona smiled, "but when you and Fiona have a child, there is a lot more chance of having a boy." We Meizu people are about to usher in the first male little life, and we are really looking forward to it. β
"Gotcha, hold it. When Yun Jie heard this, he talked about getting married again. He handed the child to Diona and went out of the nursery.
"This childβ" Diona smiled helplessly, handed the baby to her mother, and came out.
At the door, Yun Jie was walking back and forth irritably.
Diona stepped forward and took Yun Jie's hand, clamped it in her arm, pulled him to walk slowly, and said gently, "Child, I know why you are unhappy." However, you must understand that marrying Fiona is the only way to save your life. Since you appeared here and I know that you are Ah Chi's apprentice, I have done my best to appease the people and convince the grumpy Elder Leona. I know that you may be prejudiced against us Meizu people, but what I am leading you to see today is to let you understand that we Meizu people are a hard-working, tenacious and unyielding race. We are kind and love peace. Although we have caused chaos in the world, it is all an act of revenge accumulated from long-term oppression. Actually, your father sealed our whole family here, and I think this is the quietest and most beautiful home. There is no dispute with the world here, and there is no oppression by the powerful! Although it is bitter, it is happy. It's just that I pity the children. They yearn for the outside world, and every day they chase after it and ask what it is like outside. I said it over and over again, and they never got tired of hearing it. As their patriarch, I only hope that one day, I can let these lovely children go out. See the outside world for yourself..."
Yun Jie listened carefully, and the arm held by Diona felt the shaking of Diona's body. He knew, Diona was crying. Looking at Diona's back in front of him, a few strands of silver-white hair in the high hairpin, and a slightly haggard figure, made Yun Jie feel sad.
Diona's words, like a warm spring, extinguished the anxiety in his heart. Compared with Luo Chi, Diona exudes a strong maternal love, which is heartwarming.
"Master, I listen to you. I'll break the seal here and get you out of here!" Yun Jie said emotionally.
Diona wiped away her tears, turned around, and smiled, "Good boy." Ah Chi's apprentice is as kind as him!"
"Yes. When I rescue Master, you can be reunited with Him!"
"I'm looking forward to that day. But, Yun Jie, do you know? If Mu Xiujie really locked Ah Chi in the cloud pillar, basically, no one would be able to open it. Diona said sorrowfully.
"What, is there anything else that someone can't open?" Yun Jie wondered.
"Yes. Because that's the thing of the God of Light. During the melee between the monsters, humans, and demons, Apollo himself stood on the top of the light as the last shelter for mankind. If I'm not mistaken, Mu Xiujie has already turned himself into the key to open the cloud pillar. As long as he doesn't want to open it, it's useless to kill him!" said Diona.
"What then, what should I do?" Yun Jie said urgently.
"Don't panic. I think Arenas will have a way, so let's wait for him to be reborn. β
"Whew... When's that going to happen!" Yun Jie began to get agitated again.
"Hehe, I'm still too young. Be patient with everything, you can't be impatient. By the way, Yun Jie, your father is a sub-god, I know that. Where's your mother?"
"What are you asking for?"
"I want to know, what's in your blood?" said Diona.
"Red blood cells in the blood!"
"No! it's not that simple. I've seen your memories, your mother can't see clearly, but she doesn't look like a mortal! It must have been shortly after you were born! And the speed at which you were born again, not fast, but amazing. Borg, this guy must have stabbed a lot of money!" Diona thought.
"Then what do you think I am? Tell me all your conjectures? Everyone else says it's half swallowed and half swallowed, it's uncomfortable. Yun Jie said eagerly.
"Hehe, you don't have to be attached to your life experience. When it's time for you to know, you'll know. β
"You're like them. Pretend to be profound!" Yun Jie said disappointedly.
"Hehe..."Diona glanced at Yun Jie meaningfully and said, "Okay." Do it yourself. I'm going to find Fiona, and tomorrow, you're getting married. The matter of the bed brother still has to be taught. Hehehe..."
"Hey, Master, that Fiona is here..."
"Stinky boy, I can't go back on my face!..."Diona didn't listen to Yun Jie's words, and left on her own.
Yun Jie wanted to tell Diona about Fiona's whereabouts. Outcome...
"Yes. Look for it. I guess I can't find it..."Yun Jie shrugged his shoulders and muttered to himself.
"Yun Jie, can I call you that?"
"Well, who..."Yun Jie turned around and was immediately embarrassed when he saw the beautiful woman not far away!