Fire Dragon Song

"Once there is an abnormal situation in the tribe, you must come to me immediately, regardless of what Vala says. Even in the white moon period. The strength of Tuzuo and Yunxiao is beyond your imagination..."

Looking at the shiny gold stones in the gourd, Netaney's words still echoed in his ears.Contin had already left, but Netanni's hands were trembling.Gold stones, a dozen gold stones... and sticky honey and "fructose" they had never heard of.After living for more than 40 years, it was the first time that Netany saw so many gold stones, the most precious gold stones in the orc tribe during the White Moon Period.

Kangding spread his wings and flew home.He has lived in the tribe for decades, and only left for more than a month. When he came back again, he felt that the tribe was so simple, the hut was so cold, and the tribe's clothes were so thin.Kang Ding's heart was heavy, but because of this heavy heart, he did not disclose any "secrets" held by Rock Mountain to Netany.It's not that he wants to take revenge on his people cruelly, but that he can't say it now.The more secrets the Bhandashi tribe holds, the more dangers there are.And he also needs an opportunity for the clansmen to recognize their mistakes in treating Tuzuo, even though he was the biggest executor of this mistake.

Kang Ding has never told anyone, nor has he told his partner Jisang, but in his heart, he has also made up his mind to let the people of the clan look at Tuzuo again, and let the people understand that Tuzuo is not Evil spirits are guardians who can protect clansmen and tribes.And this requires an opportunity.Just like his understanding of Tuzuo gradually changed after he came to Rock Mountain, the clansmen also need a period of recognition.So, he didn't reveal anything.If the tribe will undergo great changes in the future, he hopes that the change will be in the hands of Tuzuo. He hopes that his son can personally lead the tribe on a different path, grow the tribe himself, and win the true love of the tribe and respect.

He left the gold stone to Netaney and asked Netaney to put it away by himself.Wait until the Baiyueqi tribe needs gold and stones before giving them to Wala.He also told Netaney, asking Netaney to tell Vala that this is the gold stone that Tuzo found.He also wanted Vala to think about it.Wala firmly believes that Tuzuo is an evil spirit, so should Wala accept the gold stone that Tuzuo found?He admitted that he asked Netani to take out the gold and stone when the tribe was in desperate need of the gold and stone, which was also a kind of persecution against Valla.

Valla is a very stubborn person, and it takes some special means to change his opinion.Thinking of Wala, Kangding couldn't help sighing. If Wala could "reasonable" like Jisang, he might have brought Tuzo and Yunxiao back to the tribe by now.But then, Kang Ding sighed even more. It might be more difficult for Tuzuo to return to the tribe than for Vala to change.

It was still dark when Contin returned.According to Zhao Yunxiao's calculation, there are 32 hours in a day here.There are also many more days in a year than in the modern human world.The moonless period lasts three months, the red moon lasts four months, the yellow moon lasts four months, and the most terrifying white moon lasts eight months.A year in this different world is a long one for Zhao Yunxiao, and Bai Yue's fear is not only its coldness, but also its long time.

Yun Xiao, Jisang and Qi Luo were all sleeping, and Kang Ding didn't bother them.He went to the main cave and slept in Kiro's bed for the night.He was used to sleeping on the bed, and now if Kang Ding was to directly lay an animal skin on the ground as a bed, he would suffer from insomnia.Kang Ding once again proved that it is really difficult to go from extravagance to frugality.

When Jisang and Zhao Yunxiao got up the next day, they found Kang Ding sleeping next door, and they made breakfast outside without disturbing either of them.Qi Luo turned into a small beast and carried the night basin to the mountain to clean it up.Yunxiao and Jisang seldom go down the mountain now, and the night basin they use to relieve their hands is usually cleaned by their partner, and if the partner is not there, it is Qi Luo.Originally, Zhao Yunxiao was quite embarrassed, but whether it was Yunhuo, Kang Ding, or Qi Luo himself, they all felt normal.After a few times, Zhao Yunxiao let go, but when Yunhuo was around, Yunhuo would clean it up.Zhao Yunxiao would put the stove ashes in the night basin, which would be easier to clean up.

The orc's hearing is good, and Kangding woke up after Zhao Yunxiao and Jisang got up.After squinting for a while, Kang Ding got up.Without hiding what he was going back to the tribe for, Kang Ding also told his partner and Zhao Yunxiao his concerns.Zhao Yunxiao was very surprised. He thought that the orc tribes were as peaceful as the Bandahi tribe. It turns out that there is also a social development law of "big fish eat small fish, and small fish eat shrimp".

Seeing the surprise on Yunxiao's face, Jisang asked, "Yunxiao, won't the big tribes in your area annex the small ones?"

Zhao Yunxiao said: "Ours used to be the same, and the methods were more drastic, but now the population has decreased, and human beings have formed a large united country, and basically there will be no annexation by force." Society, expanding to the star field and increasing the population are currently the main development directions of the United Nations, and there is no difference between countries in the pure sense of the past.Human beings are currently more focused on expanding to the star field and looking for aliens that have theoretically existed for hundreds of years.

Kangding and Jisang don't understand.Zhao Yunxiao couldn't explain it in detail, he thought for a while and said, "I'll explain later when I have time. Today we want fried meatballs."

"Meatballs?" Jisan and Qiro's eyes lit up immediately.

"Yeah, meatballs."

As soon as they heard that there was something delicious, Jisang, Kangding and Qioma were all in high spirits.Bacon, jerky, sausage, bacon, meatballs...these are all ways to preserve meat.Zhao Yunxiao decided to make all the meat here into processed and preserved meat, and the meat from Alashan and the fish to be supplemented after winter will be used as fresh meat for the winter.

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Surprisingly, the Bandahi tribe has become a tribe that has attracted a lot of attention in this fire festival.After the wizard of the Saiwan tribe invited the wizard of the Bandaxi tribe, the young patriarch of the Black Feather tribe, the elders of the Yamai tribe and the Lokita tribe all invited the wizard to visit.However, rumors came from nowhere that the Bandahi tribe had mastered a method of preserving meat for a long time, which caused a great shock among the tribes who came to participate in the Fire Festival.

Vala wanted the young orcs of the tribe to keep silent, while he used his calmness and wit to block the prying and inquiries of the outside world.Vala knew that this rumor was definitely not spread for no reason.He believed that the young people of the tribe would not disclose this matter, so the person who revealed the news was to put pressure on him and the Bandahi tribe.

A piece of delicious meat is placed in front of a group of hungry wolves. If you want to keep this piece of meat, you must find a stronger beast to protect yourself.Fresh Meat is the Bandahi tribe, and Mighty Beast is one of the four tribes.The Bandahi tribe must either face the plunder of the tribes alone, or join one of the four tribes. There is no third way.

In the tent, Vala looked heavy, and Leo, who had rushed over from the tribe, sat beside him.Baresa, Keya and other young people sat in front of him.They are young and impulsive, but everyone knows that the tribe is now in a very dangerous situation.

After a long time, Vala said, "Are you willing to join the four tribes?"

All the young men shook their heads simultaneously, and very resolutely.Relief flashed in Vala's eyes, and he said: "During the Fire Festival, you have fun. The more silent and evasive you are, the more guilty we will appear. You must use your actions to tell them that the Bandahi tribe does not have them wanted secret."

Everyone nodded at the same time.

Ke Ya couldn't help but said: "Lord Wala, bring the patriarch and Baher back."

Vala's face sank instantly, and Baresa also said: "Master Vala, let the patriarch and the others come back."

Wala pursed her lips tightly, and Baresa couldn't help persuading: "The patriarch and Baher both have the tribe in their hearts. They didn't really abandon the tribe cruelly. They just wanted to be with Tuzo."

Vala closed her eyes, and said slowly, "What's the use of them coming back?" When he said this, Baresa and Keya's expressions were startled, and then their shoulders collapsed in frustration.Yeah, what's the use of the two of them coming back?With two more people, it is impossible for the tribe to withstand the plunder of the four major tribes.

Vala said in a low voice: "It's not a bad thing for Yunxiao to leave the tribe. I underestimated their greed. If they find out the existence of Yunxiao, the Bandaxi tribe will not be able to protect Yunxiao at all."

When Wala said this, the others were extremely shocked. Could it be that Master Wala has figured it out? !Valla then said sharply: "As a member of the tribe and a wizard, I will not forgive the tribe who abandons the tribe so easily. If any of you go to Kandin or Baher, I will drive him out of the tribe!"

The young men all lowered their heads.

"It is the responsibility of every tribe to protect and be loyal to the tribe. Children, don't be timid because we are weak. The Bandahi tribe will not become a sub-tribe of any tribe, never, even if our tribe will die."

Keya's eyes turned red instantly, and he leaned over: "Lord Vala! I will use my life to protect the tribe!"

"Master Valla! We will use our lives to protect the tribe!"

Vala touched the heads of the young people one by one: "I trust you." He will also use his life to protect the tribe.

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For the solicitation of the four tribes, Wala did not refuse, nor did he express his willingness obviously.The ten-day Fire Festival passed quickly.Single males of the Bandahi tribe remain single.It's not that there are no females showing affection for them, but under the current circumstances, no one can guarantee that the other party has no other purpose, so the young people of the Bandashi tribe are very "dull" and did not respond to the female's affection response.Even in competitions, he was easily defeated by males from other tribes.

The young people of the Bandaxi tribe ended the Fire Festival under all kinds of deep gazes, and followed their wizard master back in a little frustration.After the other tribes also left, whether it was a coincidence or a tacit understanding, the other three tribes chose to leave last, and on the day they left, the patriarch of the Saiwan tribe invited all the leaders of the three tribes to his In the hut.

Returning to the Bandahi tribe, Vala first had a long talk with the new patriarch Lear, and then called the tribe to tell them the demands of the four major tribes.When they heard that the four major tribes wanted the Bandahi tribe to become their sub-tribe, the reaction of the tribesmen was unanimous, that is, they were unwilling.To become a sub-tribe, one must pay meat and herbs to the main tribe.Adult orcs must accept the call of the main tribe at any time.And after a long time, they may be completely annexed. Once annexed, the cubs and old and disabled orcs in the tribe will be very miserable.

Shadows fell over the Bandahi tribe, and there were no smiles on everyone's faces. Even the carefree cubs stopped playing outside.Young hunters try to avoid places where there are orcs from other tribes.The number of orcs on vigil has also increased.Now Vala is trying to delay until Baiyue, as long as they get to Baiyue, they will be safe.

That night, several young people in charge of the night watch gathered around to discuss something in a low voice.Several of them are very close male orcs, including Kea, Baresa and Tanka.Baresa said in a low voice: "Kaya, you go to Baher, we will cover you."

Tanka immediately said: "When we go hunting tomorrow, take the opportunity to find Baher."

"What will Ute do if they ask?" Keya was worried.

Tanka said: "Tomorrow we will act separately. Now that there are fewer and fewer prey, he will not suspect us if we run farther."

"The Patriarch Kangding may have a solution. So we must tell them about this." Another orc said.

Everyone else nodded in agreement.

Ke Ya thought about it and nodded heavily: "Okay! I'll go find Baher. Even if Master Wala finds out, I'm not afraid. At worst, I'll go to Baher."

"Don't worry, we will cover for you."

It's late at night, so it's the day.The vigil orcs don't have to hunt that day.Anxiously waiting until the next day, Kaya, Baresa, and Tanka split up with the others as a hunting team to look for prey.After running far enough, Keya left the team and flew towards the rocky mountain forest.

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Yunhuo and Baher found a large piece of rice, which made Zhao Yunxiao very happy.Not only that, Baher also found a cornfield.Although they all live in symbiosis with weeds and bushes, it is enough to make Zhao Yunxiao excited.Seeing him so excited, Yunhuo and Baher wanted to bring all the food back at once.

The vegetables and fruits in the cellar have become more abundant.Zhao Yunxiao also reserves a large amount of necessities such as herbs, soapwort, herbs, seasonings, and salted fruits.Mantou fruit and bread fruit are stored a lot.Zhao Yunxiao fried two big pots of meatballs.Originally there were three big pots, half of which were eaten by Kang Ding, Jisang and Qi Luo, and half of the pots were eaten by Yunhuo and Baher who came back.A few people ate it entirely as a snack.But they also knew not to go too far, leaving two pots waiting for Bai Yue to eat.

There was nothing to do at home, and Yunhuo and Baher, who brought back a large amount of food and animal skins, rested for a night and left again.With rice, now is to find a way to turn the rice into rice that can be cooked.Zhao Yunxiao naturally went to flip through his tablet book again.After finding one of the most primitive grinding utensils, and after studying with Kang Ding, Kang Ding went to find a way to make it.

Zhao Yunxiao wanted to make a stone mill, but he didn't have a metal pillar to support the millstone's rotation, and he didn't have tools to grind it, so he had to give up.The most primitive grinding tool that Zhao Yunxiao found was a rough insole-shaped flat stone, and then a rough stone stick.Putting the rice on the slate and grinding it back and forth with a stone stick is very inefficient, but it is the only grinding tool that can be made under the current production conditions.

Zhao Yunxiao also started making fishing nets, with Jisang and Qi Luo as his helpers.The three of them studied the tablet book for two days.Finally decided to make a fishing net with long sticks on both sides and a net in the middle.At that time, Yunhuo and Baher will each hold the wooden stick on one side to facilitate fishing.Kang Ding went to pick mantou fruit (stone fruit), and the two who stayed at home chatted and weaved fishing nets.

Zhao Yunxiao said with a smile on the corner of his mouth: "Qi Luo, when this fishing net is finished, Dad will make you a small net bag. After the white moon is over, you can go fishing in creeks and rivers by yourself."

"Abba, I want to eat sashimi." Qi Luo never forgot.

"I want to eat too." So did Jisang.

Zhao Yunxiao said: "If there is a suitable fish, I will make it."

Thinking of something, Chirma said immediately, "By the way, Abba, our two koalas and two broadhorns have cubs."

"Huh?" Zhao Yunxiao was pleasantly surprised, "All four of them are pregnant with cubs?"

"Ah."

Zhao Yunxiao was very happy: "Great." He asked Jisang, "When will it be born?" These two kinds of beasts are herbivores, and the wide-horned beast looks a bit like a deer, with large and hard horns. .

Jisan replied, "The anal will give birth in about three months, and the broadhorn in about four months."

"That's good." Zhao Yunxiao smiled.

Jisang said: "At this time, wild beasts will not conceive their cubs. It may be because the cave is warm, so they conceive."

Zhao Yunxiao thought of a question, and he asked, "What do orc cubs eat when they are born?"

Jisang replied: "The young males drink broth, and the young females drink the juice boiled with fruit (breadfruit)."

"Don't you guys drink milk?" Zhao Yunxiao was surprised.

"Milk?" Jisang didn't understand.

"It's the milk that a mother beast feeds her cubs after giving birth."

"Is it white juice?" Jisang wrinkled his nose, "You can't drink that, you'll get sick if you drink it."

"Get ill?"

Qi Luo nodded and replied: "After drinking that kind of white juice, you will vomit and have diarrhea. The uncle in the tribe told me."

Jisang also said: "Before, some orcs caught a female animal. After drinking the white juice, they would have diarrhea and vomit. In severe cases, they would die. The cubs who left the female animal would starve to death, and usually they would not catch the female animal. The cubs starve to death and there is no adult prey for us to hunt."

Zhao Yunxiao understood.Some people will have diarrhea after drinking milk, not to mention animal milk that has not been subjected to high temperature treatment. Drinking it directly is more likely to cause diarrhea and cause physical discomfort.Orcs have an instinctive sense of sustainability.Killing the mother beast and the cubs will starve to death, and if the cubs starve to death, there will be fewer prey suitable for hunting, which is of course not good for the orcs.

Jisang asked a question curiously: "Yunxiao, what do your cubs eat after they are born?"

Zhao Yunxiao replied with a smile: "Beast milk, that is what you call white juice."

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It really deserves to be the place where the Beast God lives!Jisan and Qiro only have one color in their eyes—golden admiration!