Chapter 9: Back to the Tribe
In the south of the Xihuang Mountain Range, Luoxia Mountain rises from the ground, the mountains are full of green trees, and the flowers are dotted, and Luoxia Mountain is dressed up particularly enchanting.
Luoxia Mountain is not high and only a hundred zhang, but there are groups of peaks to accompany each other, the river bay depends on each other, and the terrain is dangerous.
There are many Feng barbarians living in a flat place on the mountainside, and with the reproduction of the Feng barbarians for more than 100,000 years, a Feng tribe has gradually formed here that runs through the north and south and spans the east and west.
Although the location of the tribe is flat, it is surrounded by mountains on two sides and surrounded by water, forming three natural protective barriers for the tribe.
The perimeter of the tribe is surrounded by a fence of thick logs, each of which has been carefully handled. The pointed wooden heads are two feet high, horizontally and vertically, standing side by side in a rectangular shape, encircling the tribe, and from time to time several sentries patrol by.
There are entrances to the north and south of the tribe, each entrance, there is an arrow tower on both sides, the arrow tower is guarded by a brave Feng clan sentry, the same arrow tower tribe internal important places are also set up, the fence and the arrow tower play a good role in protecting the safety of the tribe, and it looks very majestic from a distance.
Most of the houses in the tribe are made of stone, and occasionally a few are made of wood, and heavy thatch is laid on the roof to keep warm and shelter from the wind and rain.
This tribe is only a branch of the Feng Clan's barbarians, and the Feng Clan's ancestral land is Fengming Mountain.
Most of the young people in the tribe who are qualified to practice the Feng clan exercises are rated as tribal warriors, and some of them are responsible for the task of cooperating with the tribal warriors to defend the tribal territory, and some are responsible for the sentry guards of external closure and control, and the two responsibilities will be rotated every once in a while.
However, the first task of the tribal warriors was to hunt wild beasts and provide sacrifices to the tribe and ancestral land.
Every ten years, the Feng tribe will select and select a tribal warrior from among the outstanding tribal warriors through the "Phoenix God List" in the tribe, and the ranking will be updated every year according to the strength and merit on the "Phoenix God List", and the Feng warriors who have been on the top of the list are more eligible to participate in the selection of tribal patriarchs. Therefore, the "Phoenix God List" has been valued by many Feng warriors and warriors.
The night is deep, the wind is slow, and the lights in the Feng tribe are swaying, much brighter than before.
"Hey, have you heard?"
"Are you talking about Kong Xuan's counterattack on the giant murderer?"
"Yes, you also know about this? I knew that this Kong Xuan demon was evil, who would have thought that he would be so demonic. ”
"It's been spread to every corner of the tribe, and everyone is talking about it, and it's hard not to know. ”
"Yes, this Kong Xuan's ten-year-old Qi refining into the body is already talented, unbelievable, he actually reached the middle stage of Qi refining into the body in just half a year, this is not counting, it is unbelievable that he actually killed the giant murderer in the late stage of Qi refining and entering the body with the power of one person, what a demon this is!"
At the southern entrance of the Feng tribe, there are many ants.
From time to time, several teenagers were discussing this matter, and they were even more incredulous while looking at Kong Xuan differently.
"Look! Kong Xuan, they're back. ”
Kong Xuan and the others returned to the tribe, and everyone rushed away together.
"Oh!"
More than a dozen teenagers in the crowd picked up Kong Xuan, threw him into the air, and then caught him and repeated it to celebrate Kong Xuan's return from victory.
"Haha..."
was held in everyone's hands and regarded as a treasure, Kong Xuan was very happy.
"Okay, let's stop, I have a few words to say. While the people were cheering, Elder Lu walked into the crowd and said loudly.
Everyone put down Kong Xuan, faced Elder Lu, and listened quietly to show respect, and Kong Xuan was listed first among everyone.
"Today's matter, Kong Xuan did not save his partner, but also fought to protect the honor of the Feng clan warriors, but he was in danger to win. The starting point for maintaining the honor of the Feng clan is naturally good, but when you encounter this matter in the future, I hope that you will put your life first, and you will definitely not be so reckless as today, because there is nothing more noble than your life. ”
Listening to Elder Lu's words, Kong Xuan thought back to the situation at that time, and was a little afraid, afraid that it was not that he was afraid of the fierceness and cowardice of the giant murderer, but that he was afraid of the pain of losing his partner, self-blame, and the guilt that could not be dissipated for a long time.
If, instead of killing the giant murderer today, you are tortured and killed by the giant murderer, parents, friends, relatives... How sad it is. Kong Xuan also knew the story about Elder Lu, and he could understand the deep meaning of what he said at this time.
But if there is no opportunity for today's events, does his sleeping Yuan Shen not know when he will wake up?
The Red Flame Desolate Beast was killed by himself, will the Red Flame Giant Murderer find the tribe for revenge for his son, and harm the whole clan?
Although I regret it a little, I can't help but feel that this matter is involuntarily and there is nothing wrong with it.
"Okay, the people have returned to the tribe safely, everyone can go back and rest at ease" Elder Lu still looked serious, without a trace of change, "Kong Xuan, you come with me." ”
"Father, mother, don't worry, Xuan'er is not injured, these are the blood stains of the desolate beast, Elder Lu has something to discuss with me, you better go back first." Kong Xuan nodded in agreement, turned around and let go of his mother's clenched hand, wiped away tears for Xiangning, and comforted.
When Kong Xuan walked into the tribe, the first thing Xiang Ning saw was that he was covered with blood, and his emotions were out of control and he burst into tears. Kong Xuan let go of Xiangning's hand, Xiangning looked at Kong Xuan with loving eyes and said: "Xuan'er, my mother made you your favorite boiled meat, and I will return home for dinner early after the matter is discussed, and my mother will wait for you." ”
"Is it boiled meat? haha... It's the best mother. Kong Xuan was very happy to hear that it was his favorite boiled meat, and he jumped up and down in front of Xiangning, so that his mother and father would no longer worry about him.
Kong Xuan followed Elder Lu back to Elder Lu's residence.
Elder Lu really can't say anything about his shortcomings other than being serious and being cold and frosty and not easy for people to approach.
The stone house where Elder Lu lived was as simple as his character, revealing a majesty in it.
The stone house is built by a huge bluestone, the courtyard is neat and refreshing, a wooden instrument for drying animal skins is erected on the left, and the door made of animal bones enters the house, and the first thing that catches your eye is a huge white tiger wild beast fur, presumably this is the female white tiger wild beast. On the left side of the wall, there are all kinds of weapons, bows and arrows, spears, short swords, etc.
"Wow, so many weapons, Elder Lu, can you handle these weapons?"
Kong Xuan couldn't help but be surprised when he looked at the dazzling array of weapons, although he and Elder Lu would come into contact with Elder Lu on weekdays because of the task, they had never had too many pleasantries. This time it was also the first time to enter Elder Lu's stone house, although it was the first time, but it was enough to show that Kong Xuan was different in Elder Lu's heart.
"These weapons are the same weapons that my former brother used. ”
Hearing Kong Xuan's question, Elder Lu's gaze stayed on the weapons on the wall, paused for a moment, and his sadness was gloomy.
Kong Xuan is a smart man, seeing this expression, he already knows it when he hears this tone, but he doesn't understand, why should he put these weapons in a place where he can see them at a glance, even if he is a relic of the old man and has that painful memory?
Kong Xuanxin said bluntly without thinking too much, and said bluntly: "Since it is the object of the old man, why should it be placed here? Isn't it easier for people to see things and think about them?"
After Kong Xuan finished speaking, Elder Lu stared at him with crossed eyebrows, and he was furious: "What do you know! The reason why I put these weapons in the most conspicuous place is to remind myself at all times not to forget that blood feud, and I want to avenge my deceased brother!"
Like these weapons, that half of a tiger skin may also be a way for Elder Lu to vent his resentment.
"Uh... Please also ask the elder to calm his anger, Kong Xuan did not mean to offend. Elder Lu reacted so violently that Kong Xuan realized that his words were wrong, and he hurriedly apologized.
"That's it, it's all old things, what's wrong with you, let's get down to business!"
If it weren't for Elder Lu's change of words, Kong Xuan would have really forgotten the purpose of coming. Kong Xuan secretly asked in his heart: "Is Elder Lu so depressed by hatred that he is about to lose his heart and go crazy?"
"Kong Xuan, in this battle between the barren valley and the giant murderer, your performance is very good, which also indirectly proves your diligence and hard work in cultivating on weekdays, of course, this can't rule out the possibility of your shit luck. ”
Kong Xuan understood that today's facts were very fortunate, and in the future, Kong Xuan would definitely strengthen his cultivation and enhance his strength. ”
"It's natural to strengthen your cultivation, but you don't have to be too modest, you have extraordinary qualifications, and I see this in my eyes. In addition, the patriarch has learned of the fact that you have killed the murderer with the power of one person, and has ordered you to go with me to the "council house" tomorrow at noon. ”
"Elder Elder Are you talking about the Discussion House?" I heard you right?" Kong Xuan's eyes were full of excitement, and he rushed to Elder Lu's side, holding Elder Lu's arm with both hands, and couldn't stop his excitement.
The council house is the core of the tribe, the place where the core backbone of the clan gathers to discuss the core secrets, and it is also the place where the patriarch lives.
The patriarch is the supreme commander of the tribe, and is also the supreme commander, coordinator, and planner... How noble the identity is, even the ordinary Feng clan warriors would never have imagined that they would be summoned by the patriarch alone, and now such a big pie has fallen on his head, Kong Xuan is excited, like a dream, it is inevitable to be rude.
"Ahem..."
Seeing that Kong Xuan was so excited, Elder Lu coughed a few times as a warning. Kong Xuan was stunned for a moment, only then did he realize his faux pas, and hurriedly withdrew his hand that was holding Elder Lu's arm, his expression was a little embarrassed, and he said with a sigh of embarrassment, "Oh...... Right... I'm sorry Elder, Kong... Kong Xuan was rude. ”
Elder Lu didn't speak, his expression was calm, he straightened his clothes, turned around and walked to a large wooden box.
Elder Lu opened the wooden box, tossed for a long time, took out a silver and white animal skin clothes and handed it to Kong Xuan, "Your clothes are torn, you can no longer wear them, take this white tiger animal skin clothes back and wear them." ”
I saw that the fur of this dress was bright and white, and the luster was still as new, like jet black lines lying between the white hair, which was very eye-catching.
"It's... Is this just..."
Kong Xuan excitedly pointed to the animal skin clothes in Elder Lu's hand, and his eyes unconsciously fell on the half of the tiger skin hanging on the wall, and said in a slurred manner.
"Yes, this garment is made of half of the fur of the White Tiger Desolate Beast, which is more flexible and defensive than the Snow Wolf Fur you wear. ”
"Elder Lu, this... That's too expensive, isn't it? This Kong Xuan..."
"Kong Xuan can't accept it..."
"Don't talk nonsense, tomorrow at noon, you wear it, come to my stone house, and I will lead you to the council house!"
"Collapse!" (dull sound of the door closing)
Before Kong Xuan finished speaking, he was pushed out of the door by Elder Lu.
Kong Xuan was excited at this time, but he was deeply helpless for Elder Lu's way of chasing customers.
"Hey, Elder Lu..."
Kong Xuan withdrew his hand that was raised in mid-air and wanted to knock on the door, turned his back to the stone house thoughtfully, and went home with the white tiger fur clothes.