Chapter 528: The Garden of the World
The flowers bloom two branches, each with one branch, and the words are divided into two ends, let's talk about that end.
In this vast primeval forest shrouded in morning mist, Yang Ling's shoes moved lightly, vaguely following the footprints of people and beasts on the ground like a galaxy of stars, and those footprints were like silent narrators, telling all kinds of past events in the dense forest. She seemed to be walking in the great labyrinth of an ancient world, and from time to time falling leaves gently rested on top of her head, making the journey full of unknowns.
After a long period of exploration, she finally heard the sound of animals in her ears. The sound of the sheep bleating was crisp and melodious, and the neighing of the cows in the distance seemed to carry the sound of the shepherd's flute, and these sounds were so harmonious and natural, like a clear ray of sunshine, illuminating the road ahead, making her feel as if she was about to arrive at a mysterious and vibrant village.
After layers of mist and dark forest, Yang Ling finally walked out of this quiet darkness, and in front of him was a vast plain with green grass. The sun shone down, shining on every inch of land, making her mood extremely open and bright at this moment.
Yang Ling's eyes were wide open, because the scene in front of her was beyond her imagination. This is a busy farmland, different from human farmland, where all kinds of animals meticulously sow and harvest their crops in their corners.
The sheep roam up and down the fields in an orderly manner like professional farmers, the oxen pull the plough heavily in the field with great ferocity, and the pigs do not show weakness and take on the duties of chores with their trotters. Even the birds flying in the air join this peculiar labor force, fluttering their wings lightly, hanging from the spout of the pot to sprinkle water, and the energetic appearance is evocative.
After looking around at this gorgeous countryside, Yang Ling saw several caves appear at the foot of the mountain, which should be the destination of these animals after their respectful labor. Looking at these caves, although they are ordinary in appearance, they exude a warm and quiet atmosphere, and people can't help but want to explore their inner world.
It is worth mentioning that despite the abundance of animals, there is no smell of any exotic animals. On the contrary, there was a fragrant smell in the air, which was the fragrance of nature and the fruit of the hard work of these animals, and such an atmosphere made Yang Ling both amazed and full of doubts about the vision.
However, in this field full of strange scenes, Yang Ling suddenly found a familiar figure. In the midst of the busyness of all beings, there is a person who is checking the details of each crop cultivation, looking calm and steady. As her eyes focused, Yang Ling actually recognized that person, it turned out to be her old friend Zhou Chen, who had been missing for sixteen years.
Zhou Chen's appearance has not changed much due to the passage of time, and he is still that face that makes people feel warm and reassured. He was wearing a simple dress, which must have had countless holes in it, but at the moment it looked extremely neat, like a dress that had been carefully sewn, revealing a kind of awe and persistence in life.
Zhou Chen saw Yang Ling's figure, a trace of surprise flashed in his eyes, followed by joy, he hurriedly waved his hand to say hello, his voice was full of joy, and motioned to Yang Ling to come over. This familiar and unfamiliar scene made Yang Ling's heart beat faster, overwhelmed and full of anticipation.
Yang Ling ran over, and for a while, the conversation box was opened, and he hurriedly asked a lot of questions: "Why are you still staying with these demon beasts on the Western Continent? And what's going on around here?"
Zhou Chen also saw a human for the first time in more than ten years, and he was still his old friend, so he was naturally very excited. What's more, he has been waiting for too long to introduce his grand cause, which can be described as thinking about it all night. Even the template is almost memorized.
So, he began to tell Yang Ling with great interest: "In my early years, my hometown deserted city was invaded by a wave of demon beasts, which was an indelible painful mark in my life. The once familiar and warm scenery, the various creatures that bathed in the sun and were peaceful in the sun, all disappeared forever that night, and my home was destroyed by those ferocious monsters on that terrible night."
"However, just when I was in despair, a brave and unyielding general appeared, his name was Ye Qin, Ye Ning's father, and he led the brave soldiers to come forward and protect our whole family, so that we could survive that nightmarish night.
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"But to my surprise, he spared the monsters that still give me nightmares after the war, and revealed to us that the conflict between humans and monsters is rooted in hatred. He firmly believes that only when we learn to let go of those old grudges can we avoid living in the shadow of war in the future."
As soon as he heard Ye Qin's name, Yang Ling's ears also pricked up, he couldn't believe that Ye Ning's father was actually Zhou Chen's savior, and he had already embarked on the same path as Ye Ning more than thirty years ago.
"His seemingly tolerant but resourceful philosophy was deeply imprinted in my heart and took root there. I've been looking for ways to realize this ideal, trying to connect humans and monsters to live together in peace. In order to realize this dream, I resolutely left the team 16 years ago. But in the eastern continent ruled by humans, it is difficult to realize this dream. So, I led a few demon beasts that were moved by me and were willing to pursue peace with me, and we worked together to cross the ocean, and finally settled down on the Western Continent and lived with the creatures there."
"In the strange western continent, we have gradually found our own home, where we can realize our deep-seated ideals of peace. Despite the constant reverberations of fear, I still hold fast to Yechin's teachings and strive to survive on this new continent with a fervent yearning for peace."
As he spoke, Zhou Chen pointed to the cattle, sheep, pigs and other animals that were ploughing the land, and introduced:
"In this hopeful new continent, I became a teacher to the animals, guiding them on how to integrate into life and how to cope with the challenges of nature. Every day, I teach them how to grow crops and how to make food with the help of tools. I taught them to walk upright and to use their paws, and I taught them to start with the most basic farming civilization and enter a new era of sharing and cooperation."
"The more you give, the more you receive. They learn very quickly, and with the input of labor, they also taste the satisfaction of self-sufficiency. They began to settle down and live a quiet and fulfilling life. Use the hoe in your hand to make the land fertile; Use your dexterous fingers to process food into delicious flavors. They understand that the satisfaction and joy that comes from sweat and hard work is the sweetness of life."
"At first, the team consisted of me, a few sheep, and a few 'smart chameleons'. But as time went on, as our living conditions improved, the animals passing by were attracted by our harmonious life and took the initiative to ask to join our team. Some of them were fascinated by the life skills of my church, and some were moved by the warm atmosphere of the big family here. Along the way, our team has gradually expanded, from the first few animals to the current rich and diverse family, and each member has added new vitality and hope to this home."
"Slowly, this once barren land has now become a vibrant paradise, a beautiful countryside that belongs to our big family. Although we all come from different races, we prosper our small village together, struggle together, and share together. The anger, the conflict and the malice that used to be turned into harmony and love here."
Zhou Chen's words at this moment were already full of pride, he pointed to a cave, then to a surrounding woods, and finally to a secluded corner, and then said:
"With the resilience of the mountains, we have carved out a shelter that can withstand the wind and rain and become a warm nest for everyone. In order to keep the environment clean, I also taught the animals how to use the toilet properly, and they will discharge their feces in a centralized manner instead of defecating in the open. In doing so, we not only maintain the cleanliness of our living areas, but also promote harmonious coexistence among individuals."
"Our home is surrounded by mountains and rivers, and it is like a beautiful picture of harmonious coexistence between man and nature. We are self-sufficient and have no worries about food and clothing. Fruitful crops, fresh and delicious food, white sheep, and colorful chameleons form the cornerstone of our lives, and they are also the music of our lives. Our lives are improving, our team is growing, we have more spiritual animals, and our skills are enriching. Every day is full of hard work and hope, and every day is full of joy and love.
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"After going through all these years of trials and tribulations, I feel that I can return to the Eastern Continent for a trip. I want to share what I've seen and heard, how we live, and what we've thought about with everyone. I want to tell them that these misunderstood and feared animals have such an amazing ability to learn, they can help others, they can help us work, we don't need to fear them, we can live in peace with these animals."
"I intend to carry this wish, with this belief, with Ye Chin's last wish, and hope to open up more people's understanding and recognition of the peaceful coexistence of humans and animals. I hope that this beautiful way of life can spread to every corner and let more living beings feel the existence of harmony and love."
"How are you feeling?" After Zhou Chen finished his introduction, he asked.
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