Chapter 9: Departure!
"Xiaoyuan is a very cute and beautiful girl. Very gentle. As an older sister, I naturally take good care of her. She likes Zhang Tianyu, but her life is not good. When your father went out hunting with your Uncle Tianyu, there was a crisis. A first-order fourth-order "human-loving" demonic beast stared at them. The monster resembled a demon, with limbs and sharp knife-like claws on its front paws. There is also a long tail in the back. This monster is cunning and difficult. Once it is targeted, it will always follow you, and as long as you have the slightest slackness, you will be killed by it. ”
"First and fourth, oh my God! That's so dangerous. If it is allowed to enter the village of ordinary people, even if it is two large villages, it will be slaughtered cleanly. The two of them can imagine how terrifying it was. It's just that how did my father and Uncle Tianyu survive? Does it have anything to do with the aunt named Xiaoyuan? The two guessed, but did not interrupt their mother's words.
"They were in a team of a dozen people, and after starting to lose three, they began to run towards the tribe. And at the same time an emergency signal was issued. Xiaoyuan is a kind girl. When he heard that they were being chased by the Man-Loving Beasts, he secretly ran out to look for them. After two days on the run, there were only five people left in the dozen. Each was seriously injured. The law enforcement team also dispatched two teams to respond. ”
Don't look at Xiaoyuan as very gentle, but her strength was also ranked among the tribes at that time. She's been able to find your father a few people faster than the law enforcement team. It's actually not far from the tribe. It may be that the human-loving beast can smell the breath of many people. Fear of accidents. attacked Tianyu, who was the most seriously injured. Your father couldn't have watched his beloved brother be killed, pushed the heavens away, and faced the sharp claws of the man-loving beast alone. ”
Zhang Qi and Meimei nervously held their breath.
"How could your father be a rival to the Man-Loving Beast. Its powerful power, a single claw not only knocked away the weapon in your father's hand, but also scratched through your father's chest, and immediately drenched in blood. Mother Zhang said this place, and her face also showed a distressed expression. Zhang Qi and Meimei exclaimed in surprise.
"When the man-loving beast pressed your father to the ground with one claw, and was about to die here, Xiao Yuan rushed over and shot an arrow at it, attracting the attention of the human-loving beast. Fight the Soul Eater. There are also three people who are able to move, although they are injured, they also rush forward. But the four were no match for it at all. Just one face, and two people died. Although Tianyu really wanted to save Xiaoyuan, it was your father who fell to the ground, and the situation was serious. Tianyu may have struggled at that time. Even if you go up, it's useless. With tears in his eyes, he dragged your father aside and bandaged him to safety. Otherwise, your father may also die from too much blood. ”
The two of them felt like they were going to suffocate.
"With a simple bandage, your father came to his senses. Both were weak. And among the few people who fought with the human-loving beast, Xiao Yuan was left alone. Without the hindrance of others, the Man-Loving Beast only attacked twice before breaking through Xiao Yuan's defense and entering her ......" Zhang Mu recalled the scene at that time. He is also in the law enforcement team.
Tianyu watched as his beloved woman fell in front of him, blood staining her whole body and his eyes. The blood sprayed was scattered like a blooming flower, scattered all over the sky. He roared heartbreakingly, eager to cut the man-loving beast with a thousand knives, and he couldn't understand his hatred. But both of them were too weak to avenge her, and they were not able to avenge her.
Next, the Man-Lovers turned their attention to the two who had fallen there. It walked over slowly, its eyes revealing a look of cruelty. It is slowly torturing its prey. Enjoy the fear and helplessness that emanates from them.
The human-loving beast quickly walked up to the two of them, a viscous liquid running from the corners of its mouth. It raised its long claws and reached out to the two who couldn't resist.
Tianyu looked at the claws that were getting closer and closer, and he was very calm. Maybe he knew that he was about to die, but his mood changed. If you're dead, you'll be able to see her.
"Thank you Brother Shaotian for taking care of me since I was a child. I can't repay it later. Now the two of us are going to die, and at the end I apologize a little for causing you to be so badly injured. Zhang Tianyu was very calm in the face of the threat of death. He didn't even look at the claws of death that were getting closer......
Zhang Shaotian lay in Tianyu's arms and said weakly: "You...... What nonsense are you kid talking again. I didn't protect you well, and I hurt my brothers and sisters to go before us, and I should apologize. ”
"Hehe, Brother Shaotian, you are really good to me and Xiaoyuan. This is how we can repay you. Next. In the next life, Xiaoyuan and I will be your younger brothers and sisters. Zhang Tianyu closed his eyes and didn't look at the claws that were approaching him. The smell of it, the stench in its mouth.
"It was then that we rushed over to save your father and your Uncle Tianyu. As for how he became a sacrifice, it is because Xiaoyuan is the son and daughter of the previous generation of sacrifices. Therefore, he begged her father to be the sacrifice of this generation. ”
After Zhang's mother finished speaking, the two were silent for a long time.
"Let's all go back to sleep. It's time to hit the road tomorrow too. Be careful. Zhang's mother said reluctantly.
"Mother, I'll sleep with you tonight and won't leave. I'm going to go on the road tomorrow, and I haven't seen you for a long time. Zhang Qi was also reluctant. I had to be a coquettish to my mother. Look back at what it was like when you were a kid.
"No!" Zhang Meimei hugged Zhang's mother's arm tighter, "I want to sleep with my mother tonight." Of course, if you want to be together, then come on. ”
Zhang Qi stared at Meimei with bigger eyes open. Seeing Meimei's appearance of going crazy, Zhang Qi had a headache.
"Okay, okay, I'm afraid of you! I'll give it to you!" Zhang Qi fled.
Meimei stuck out her cute little tongue at Zhang Qi's back. That delicate appearance provoked Zhang's mother to smile non-stop. patted her head lovingly, "Girl, remember what I said, if you love someone, you must not only let him know, but also take the initiative yourself." ”
Meimei suddenly blushed: "Mother, what are you talking about." After saying that, he became coquettish again.
Day 2......
The tribe prepared five teams, each heading in different directions. Three of the teams were returning to the Empire, and two of them continued to move forward, heading in the direction of the "Sundust" Empire. The same carriage was prepared, and the princess was in it, and if she did not open the carriage, she could not see if there was anyone inside.
Everyone was ready and said goodbye to their families. Zhang Qi didn't see where Meimei went early in the morning. Thinking that you are not in the same team, you don't think much about it.
Half of the law enforcement team was dispatched, and the original soldiers were scattered in various teams. Although the scene was a bit chaotic, it was still nothing serious. No one cried. It is a tribe with a long heritage, and its spirit has been deeply imprinted on all its people. And no one will hesitate, timid.
Gradually, all the people who said goodbye returned to their ranks and were ready to go. Zhang Qi still didn't see Meimei's figure.
"Mother, Meimei is in that team, why didn't I hear her when I was in a group?" Zhang Qi asked suspiciously.
"Meimei has a special mission, so the group didn't call her by name. Mother Zhang casually glanced at the carriage of the princess of Zhang Qi's team and said.
"Oh, alas, it's a pity that I haven't said goodbye to her yet. Zhang Qi felt a little regretful in his heart.
"Zhang Qi, you must be careful on the road. Zhang Han ran quickly from a distance. Worriedly instructed. "Everybody will bless you with peace. ”
Zhang Qi followed Zhang Han's gaze and saw more than a dozen teenagers who were injured because of him, waving to him not far away. The bear is said to have been sent to the back mountain for treatment by the sacrificial elders. Zhang Qi was also relieved.
"Zhang Qi, I'll wait for you to come back safely. Zhang Han's voice suddenly became a little small.
Zhang Qi did not doubt it, and shouted loudly: "Don't worry, I will definitely come back safely." ”
As he spoke, he followed behind the group that had already set off. Zhang Han looked at Zhang Qi's back as he gradually moved away, and kept watching......
Zhang's mother looked at her son's performance and shook her head. walked to Zhang Han's side and hugged her......
The general also painted a make-up and became a member of the tribe, following behind the procession. Before he parted, he had thanked the tribe for their help. And promised that after returning to China, after settling down, he would definitely explain everything here to the emperor and send all the people of this tribe to a safe place.
Zhang Shaotian saw his son, the clansmen went away, dismissed everyone, and turned around to gather the elders of the tribe to discuss how to deal with the crisis in the next half year.
After Zhang Shaotian explained the situation, the elders of the tribe were naturally shocked. When asked that there is no way out at this stage, this long-developed, civilized and mellow tribal people shows their unparalleled unity. None of the elders objected to Zhang Shaotian's decision.
The books of the tribe, the totems, are given to the younger generation. The old people are stationed in the tribe, and the tribe that cannot be awakened is stationed. The ritual of awakening should also be carried out as soon as possible. The awakened children should hurry up and train and then send them away.
This may be the only motivating force for this tribe. These awakened children cannot afford to lose the slightest.
After the order was given, the elders of the tribe got up and went about their respective tasks. In addition to informing the tribe of those who were scheduled to be stationed, the children were also gathered in the square for a meeting. Immediately after a period of emergency training, the awakening ritual is performed.
For a while, the council hall was gone. Zhang Shaotian looked at the empty hall, silent, and felt lonely and sad. Why, we are just trying to survive, but it is so difficult? The face that has always been calm has become a twist in the heart.
"Shaotian, don't think about it. It's all going to pass. I believe that our children will lead the tribe to survive in this world. Mother Zhang held Zhang Shaotian's hand tightly.
"Yu'er, when you send off the awakened children, you should follow along. You can also take care of that group of children. Zhang Shaotian tried to persuade her to let her go.
"Fool, I think you should know what I'm going to do, how to say that. If you don't go, how can I go. To live together, to die together. Mother Zhang leaned on Zhang Shaotian's shoulder.
"But what about Zhang Qi and Meimei's two children, if we both ......"
Mother Zhang stopped Zhang Shaotian from continuing, tears flowing: "How did you know that we would all die." Isn't it just nine out of nine? I also feel sorry for those two children. But they're all grown up, so let them go on their own. I believe in my children. Zhang's mother buried her head in Zhang Shaotian's chest, as if to stop the tears from falling.
"Okay, don't talk about it. What happens in the future is up to the children. We've done our best......" Zhang Shaotian comforted, but his eyes looked at the door of the hall, the direction where his son left.
As if sensing his father's gaze, Zhang Qi turned around and stopped, looked in the direction of the tribe, and shed tears.
"Why, can't you bear it?" the general disguised himself as a member of the law enforcement team and blended into the crowd. Seeing Zhang Qi, a young man who impressed him, stop, he thought he was reluctant.
Hearing this, Zhang Qi wiped his tears, dispelled the inexplicable sadness, and said, "No, my eyes seem to have entered the sand." Let's go!"
The general looked at this genius, who was still an ordinary person who looked like a teenager, and sighed, this is all owed to them by the empire!
"You seem to be crying?" In a carriage, an unusually beautiful girl looked at the strange man in black in front of her, and she saw that water was falling.
"No, my eyes seem to be in the sand. A crisp voice came.
"Oh!"
Each of the five teams of the tribe went in different directions. What will be their fate......