"Later... there is nothing to say. My father found an opportunity to kill those three hateful hunting dogs, but my mother's furs were sold long ago. From then on, our relatives died one after another."
Han Shang's tone was not so heavy when he said this, maybe he had looked away. But I'm afraid the listeners didn't feel relaxed. Mr. Gao Yue was more than happy, Xie Zhe and Ling Huan's expressions were not good-looking. Although
It's not like he has a slumped face, but anyone who sees that expression will become cautious about what he says.
"There was a severe drought that year, and... there were too many humans, and all birds and animals, including wild fruits, were taken away by them. For example, the smarter weasels and martens had to take risks and hide in front of people's eyes.
They wander around, risking their lives to find food. Even the fox tribe is no exception. Wenjiu's parents were captured when they went to human territory to look for food. His grandmother had previously transformed into a human form and went to the human world to beg for food.
, knew nothing about this matter. At that time, my father often turned into a human form and went to the village to do some part-time work in exchange for some pitiful millet rice for us. My sister and I still couldn’t transform, and we knew in our hearts that we were always there.
It dragged my father down. My father only found out about this when he saw the corpses of Wenjiu's father and mother in the village. The rations that were originally meant to be shared by three people had one more mouth to eat, so they managed to hold on until Wenjiu's grandma came back. She turned into a young-looking girl.
The beautiful fox went to cheat a wealthy family. Who knew that underneath that beautiful skin was a hundreds-year-old old lady among foxes? She came back with a lot of food and money. After knowing the truth, the silver and rice were scattered all over the place.
land."
We can't stay here any longer. Grandma Fox insisted on leaving with warm wine, and the Hanshang brothers' father finally gave in. He didn't leave here later because there was still the breath of his wife in this land. Now for the sake of his children, he only
To be able to make such a last resort choice, it fulfilled his original wish.
"Maybe your mother didn't have to die, if I had been tougher earlier..."
He often said this.
The remaining five fox tribes embarked on an endless road, looking for a place that could accommodate them in this vast world. Grandma Fox turned into a human old lady, carrying her little grandson, Han Xiang's father, on her back.
Holding one in the hand, holding another in the arms, they came in turns. Being close to the human territory temporarily turned the little foxes into children, and no one noticed them changing back again. Occasionally, in the endless wilderness, they can
Transform into its original form and run freely across the land for a while.
The world of monsters is no more gentle than the world of humans, and the law of the jungle is more directly and thoroughly implemented. In fact, the reputation of foxes among monsters is not very good. Some monsters feel that the fox tribe is in favor of others, and they can get along by bowing to humans.
Eat food.
"My father died in the hands of a monster." Han Shan stated plainly, "In a place where there is no trace of human beings, there is a world of monsters. He took food from the tiger monster's mouth, was injured, and was killed by a group of monsters on the road.
The jackals who were eyeing him attacked. Originally, these beasts were no match for him, but fighting against the tiger monster consumed too much spiritual energy. He came back with scars, threw a complete deer from his shoulders, and then
He fell to the ground. After that, he lost all his demonic power, turned back into a fox, and never stood up again. I thought he wouldn't do this if he took a bite of bloody meat on the road, but he just didn't do that. Grandma Wenjiu always said
Owe us a life, that's probably what I want to say. We know that without practicing evil arts, it is almost impossible to gain a foothold in such a cruel world. We escaped to an inaccessible snow mountain and let him
Grandma took care of my sister, and we went out together to study under the guidance of the mountain god. Of course... we both almost died on the road."
"You hate human beings, don't you?" Satsuki-kun said suddenly.
"I guessed that you would ask this." Han Chang suddenly smiled, forming a more desolate contrast with the heavy atmosphere, "But, how to say? Humans killed my brother's parents, human dogs
If the mother of my sister and I is killed, I will hate humans; if the tiger monster and jackal kill our father, should I hate other monsters and more beasts?"
Although Ye Lingquan is a human being, she can feel very sad because of Han Shangs words. She didn't know that the usually inconspicuous vixen had such a tragic past. Compared with herself, the fox clan is in
The past of surviving in the sea of blood was even more miserable. She couldn't help but feel that she was really squeamish. After all this, Han Sheng still smiled at life, but she was frowning all day long.
She said sadly: "But... the latter is for survival, but humans are for..."
"Because of greed? Because you raise the butcher knife when you don't need to kill? You don't necessarily think so. Oh, you are obviously a human being, so it is rare to think like this. Over the hundreds of years, I have seen very bad monsters, and
I have met very good people, and even animals understand some kindness and resentment. All things have animism, and those who sacrifice their lives for justice are common among the three tribes. If I want to live with hatred for the whole world, I will be too tired.
Alright."
When Han Shang said these things, Xie Zhe had been listening quietly. Now, he looked at him very seriously, not knowing what he was thinking. He was somewhat touched, and he knew that because of the initial
Prejudice was very wary of Han Zhang. Han Zhang could be lying, and of course he had a reason to lie. After all, fox demons are always good at making up stories. But at least at this time, Xie Zhe chose to believe him, believing that this was clearly full of truth.
There are no monsters who hate humans because of their cause and effect.
"Well, let's talk about what happened next?" Gao Yuejun asked, "How did he bear the infamy, and how did he abandon you?"
There was a subtle change in Han Shang's expression. It seemed that the hundreds of years he had spent with his brother day and night were more likely to tug at his heartstrings than the trivial things that happened just a few years after he was born.
"We... study immortal arts, yes..." He began to dig up those memories, "Although we are not the disciples of that immortal, we still respectfully call him master. After all, his sect rules do not accept monsters. That paragraph
Over time, we have met all kinds of people, and the twenty or thirty apprentices under him alone give us mixed reviews. Some people like us and treat us well, while others look down on us; some see us as novel, and some are attracted by us.
I am dissatisfied with my status and looking for trouble everywhere...but Master, he is very kind."
The master said that he saw two foxes that night, bringing wine and wine utensils to visit. The scene was really novel. Those who didn't know thought they were here to ask for a seal. Although he said he didn't teach monsters, he still took them in without saying a word.
Not because of the fox-brewed wine, but because if they were left here alone, they would probably freeze to death at the door, and they would never drink a sip of wine as a door-to-door gift to warm them up.
Body. Indeed, the two of them have traveled thousands of miles to come here, and they have spent too much. People who have experienced nine deaths should not die of thirst at the edge of a well.
Of course, there will always be monsters coming to the door in the future, and the immortals will all reject them. Firstly, they don't look like they are about to die, and secondly, they have to wait until these two become famous. After all, they are teachers of human beings.
A person who recruits many disciples should have some reputation even among monsters, right? But now, more than four hundred years have passed since the two of them became disciples of immortals, and immortals no longer have the opportunity to accept more disciples.
During those four hundred years, the results of the two of them were comparable. Sometimes the senior brother understood it earlier, and sometimes the junior brother learned faster. They did not have much talent to speak of, and only relied on a little spiritual power inherited from their blood.
Plus more efforts. The two of them are diligent, not ashamed to ask questions, and unwilling to lag behind. They often compete with each other, and sometimes they are better than their human disciples of the same generation. In addition to immortal magic, they also have martial arts, and even book knowledge.
You have to remember it. The two foxes were not literate at the beginning. They relied on hard work and the guidance of some well-wishers, and put in more energy to become as knowledgeable as they are now.
Master, he... he has always been proud of them.
The sect where they are located is located near the sea called Zanglan Sea. The environment there is harsh, the resources are scarce, and it is irritating, but it is also a geomantic treasure land, full of spiritual power, suitable for a group of people like them who retreat from the world and practice. There is a place there
The cliff has no name, because it is just a huge stone with no vegetation, so it is simply called Shiya. Below the stone cliff is a stone beach, and then connects to the sea. Very few people come to Shiya because it is remote and difficult to climb. But
I think foxes are very good at running around in dangerous places like this. Cold wine and warm wine like to come here, and no one bothers them.
Time gradually passed to a critical point - ten years ago. In the past four hundred years, they had learned almost all the knowledge and spells that the immortal could teach, but the immortal still said that they were too far behind and they were not allowed to leave the mountain. Although they didn't know
The reason is, but they believe that Master has a reason for doing this. It's just that it's boring to be always trapped in one place and can only see the scenery in one place. In the past, the two of them occasionally had the opportunity to go out with their senior brothers. In recent years, this was the only time.
They were not allowed to leave. The two of them came to Shiya more frequently, just to see more of the vast sky, the vast sea, and the endless sea breeze.
That night, Han Zhang agreed to have a discussion with Wen Jiu, so he came here first. Standing on the top of the cliff, he kept waiting, but his junior brother didn't show up even after dark. He turned around, wanting to go back home, but was caught behind him.
The sudden birth of the sea attracted attention.
A strange fire appeared in the distant sea.
Although this scene is only seen a few times a year, it is not new. But this is different from the past. In the past, there was a blue light coming from the sea. It was the action of the ocean currents that pushed some marine luminous creatures away.
Come over, forming a fluorescent blue fire wave. Those firelights are dotted, like a dream. The firelight tonight is completely different - they are in patches, connecting the sky and the sea, and they are red, just like the sunset at midnight.
, the colors are indistinguishable from real fire burning on the ground.
Is it the fishing fire in the distance...? It's hard for Han Chang to be sure. He looked there dreamily, as if he was possessed. He really wanted to know what it was. Should he stay or join us for warm wine?
, it was difficult for him to make a decision in his heart. But when he saw those fires rising, dragons flying and phoenixes dancing, as bizarre as a mirage, he was completely fascinated. He thought to himself that Wenjiu would definitely come when he saw such a big movement, so he had no intention of going back.
. He jumped directly from the stone cliff and came to the stone beach. In the past, they rarely came here, because sometimes the water would be very dangerous, and going up and down would be too difficult. Now, in order to find out what this strange scene is
, and why he was born, he rushed to the seaside without hesitation.
The tide was receding, just like fire using the sea as fuel. He moved forward step by step, gradually approaching the unknown red flame. He suddenly remembered that this scene seemed to be almost the same as the demon scene "Shiranui" mentioned in the book.
.But regarding the specific description and origin of Shiranui, no specific conclusion has been given in any book.
He couldn't get close to the fire, but they were clearly right in front of him. He neither felt the water was cold nor the fire was hot, and all the ability to perceive was deprived of him. Until finally, he saw deeply, until his consciousness
It became scattered. The last thing I saw in my memory was the brilliant red light like fireworks, and the sudden collapse of the ocean tide...
Then he woke up and was in his bed. The junior sister said that he slept for two days and one night. It was because no one could find them before and someone remembered that they often went to the stone cliff to find him. He was washed up by the sea water on the stone beach and was injured.
It took a lot of effort to get up.
"We?" Han Chang asked.
"...The warm wine is also missing," the junior sister paused, "and the master."
