Chapter 25: The Legend of the White Tiger
"The legend of the White Tiger?" Guan Fu asked in surprise. Pen @ fun @ pavilion wWw. ο½ο½ο½Uο½Eγ ο½ο½ο½ο½
"Yes, the legend of the white tiger, Tibetan white village has a history of hundreds of years, our people in this mountain village have always regarded the white tiger as a sacred beast, and no one has seen the real white tiger in the past few hundred years. β
"But what does this have to do with people not being able to stay at home?"
"What do the people know, the more sacred things the more afraid, there has been a legend of the white tiger here, people regard the white tiger as a divine beast, and naturally they are deeply afraid of the white tiger, just like the people are afraid of the sky. β
"Does that mean the people are hiding from the White Tiger?" Guan Fu seemed to hear the clue of what happened.
"That's a good guess, it's worthy of my apprentice. Half a year ago, a farmer suddenly ran back from the mountains like crazy, and kept saying that he had encountered a big white tiger, bigger than a cow, which is not the size that ordinary tigers can grow. β
"After that, people must have believed it again, right?"
"Yes, then some people said that they had met the white tiger, and on the edge of the farmland under the mountain, more and more people found the traces of the white tiger, and the people were terrified, so no one stayed outside the house at night, and during the day, they also tried to bring bows and arrows and walked together. β
"Did the white tiger hurt people?" Guan Fu looked nervous.
"The people in the village did not hurt, but there are many foreign hunters who died in the mountains, it should be the white tiger that did it, our village people think that the white tiger is the sacred beast that shelters us, and it cannot be harmed, so they do not want to go into the mountains to hunt, but try to avoid it, now that I think about it, no one has been out of the mountain village for half a year. β
"No wonder I feel so weird, the road leading to here is full of weeds. Guan Fu finally understood the reason why he was so depressed on the way here, it turned out that he was avoiding the fierce beast White Tiger.
Guo Yan'er seemed to remember something, looked panicked, and said in horror: "Ah... Then the terrifying roar we heard on the way here is likely to be sent by the white tiger, there really is a white tiger!"
"What are you afraid of? Master, didn't he say that the white tiger has not hurt the people, and if we don't hurt it, it won't come to harm us. Guan Fu comforted.
"Haha, I didn't expect you to be so bold as a girl, I thought you weren't afraid of heaven and earth, and I didn't expect a little tiger to scare you like this. Yan Nangui looked at the panicked Yan'er and smiled from ear to ear.
Guan Fu gently patted Yan'er's shoulder, turned his eyes to look at Yan Nangui, and said, "Why are the people so in awe of the White Tiger?
Yan Nangui picked up a few mouthfuls of good food, wrapped it in one bite, and said while chewing: "Well, when it comes to why this white tiger has become a divine beast in the hearts of the local people, it has to go back hundreds of years. Hundreds of years ago, the Qin State destroyed the six countries to unify the world, the conquest continued, the people were miserable, and we are located at the junction of Qin, Wei, and South Korea, it stands to reason that we are more susceptible to the suffering caused by the war, but when the Qin State entered South Korea, no one dared to pass through our small mountain village, because there were many huge white tiger beasts in the mountains blocking the way to come, and the Qin army was afraid that the gods would not let them invade this place, so they took a detour to Qin to unify the six countries, and the Han Gaozu died and destroyed Chu, and then to the current Three Kingdoms returned to Jin, we have not been contaminated with the ashes of warγ β
"So people have always believed that the white tiger is a sacred beast that guards peace, and is the guardian saint of this place?" Guan Fu said.
"Yes, people later believed that the white tiger was the sacred beast that guarded this place, but legend has it that the white tiger never appeared again after blocking the war, and people thought that the white tiger was hiding, so they named this place Tibetan White Village. β
"It's a place full of mysteries. Guan Fu subconsciously looked at the dark outside the door and said deeply.
"yes... I thought that the white tiger was just a legend, but I didn't expect that the white tiger really appeared now. Yan Nangui also showed a hint of surprise, a pair of bright eyes always flashed with distress.
"Legend has it that there were four great divine beasts in ancient times, the green dragon, the white tiger, the vermilion bird, and the Xuanwu, and this white tiger is one of them. β
Yan Nangui picked up the wine bowl and drank it all, and said calmly: "I didn't expect you to know a lot about this baby, what you said is right, the legend is that the green dragon is the god of the East, the white tiger is the god of the West, the Vermilion Bird is the god of the south, and the Xuanwu is the god of the north, and the turtle and snake are combined." β
"That's right, this is located in the west, and it is really a place blessed by the white tiger. Guan Fu said in surprise.
"It seems to make some sense, but it's a legend after all. Yan Nangui said.
"Since there are all kinds of signs that this white tiger is not a fierce beast, why not investigate it clearly. Guan Fu is very interested in the matter of the White Tiger, and hopes to go with Yan Nangui to find out the truth about the White Tiger.
"The people in the village know that I am strong in martial arts, and some people have always begged me to investigate the white tiger, but since the white tiger is regarded as a divine beast, how can I desecrate it like this, and besides, the white tiger does not hurt people, my purpose is to protect the peace of the mountain village, and there is no disaster, why should I disturb the peace of the mountain. Yan Nangui shirked and didn't want to do blasphemous things.
"I think you're really afraid of the white tiger, haha" Guo Yan'er teased as she covered her mouth.
"Joke, how could I be afraid of tigers. β
"Master, the people can't settle down now, if you can find out the truth about this white tiger, it will be a good thing to help the people. β
Yan Nangui thought thoughtfully, nodded and said, "Reasonable, since you dare to make fun of this female girl, I will let you see what it means to be a real guts." β
After that, Yan Nangui grabbed Guo Yan'er's arm, pulled her up and walked outside, and said, "I'll take you to see it now!"
Guo Yan'er was startled, and tried hard to break free of Yan Nangui's grip, and said, "I'm not going, I'm not going, I'm going to go yourself!"
Yan Nangui laughed, let go of his hand, and said, "Look at you, you still dare to say that I am timid, haha." β
Guan Fu looked at Guo Yan'er and blushed with fright, and his heart was also full of joy, I don't know when he fell in love with Yan'er's shy appearance, and always felt that it was the most beautiful smile in the world. said: "Master just spare Yan'er, I definitely can't go tonight, let's go together tomorrow." β
"It's fine. β
The next day, Yan Nangui and the three of them walked towards the mountains together.
The three of them walked in the mountains all morning, but they didn't find anything, but they felt that the air in the mountains was fresh, the scenery was beautiful, and it was a good place to cultivate.
"Master, it's been a long time since you left, isn't there no such thing as a white tiger? Guan Fu asked suspiciously.
"I believe that the people will not lie, since so many people have found the traces of the white tiger, they must not be wrong. Yan Nangui's expression was firm.
"Guan Fu, there is no one here, there are trees and grass everywhere, it looks terrible, if there is really a white tiger, how dangerous it is, let's go back." Guo Yan'er seemed to have been suffering for a long time, and said sadly.
"Haha, the girl is exposed, and she said I'm afraid, you see how scared you are now, hahaha..."
"Hmph, you can come, why do you have to bring your apprentice?"
"Eh, why are you unreasonable, your husband relied on me last night, and now he blames me. Yan Nangui even wanted to pick up a branch and suck this naughty ass.
"Who's my husband, you drunkard talking nonsense. Yan'er scolded, but there was a smile on the corner of her mouth.
"Duducicity, duplicity, your girl's words are not true at all, you are not allowed to take my apprentice. Also, you dare to call me an alcoholic?"
"Okay, okay, let's stop making trouble, let's go find it first. Guan Fu shook his head when he saw that he was being said more and more embarrassed.
Everyone searched for a while, but there was still no trace, and suddenly a loud roar in the distance seemed to shake the entire mountain forest.