"Child, wake up, why are you asleep?" Toriel squatted next to Lu Zongping, and the smell of body odor, earthy smell and plant juice came from the steaming white sheep.
Lu Zongping opened his eyes, bright and energetic. He wanted to say that he was not asleep. If this was a war, he would not admit that he was a deserter. He was just taking the necessary rest when he was unable to do so.
Toriel also noticed that working alone would not allow the child to learn new things, but she was really reluctant to let such a beautiful child walk in the mud. It would not look good if it became dirty.
However, some things have to take the first step. Toriel just wants to wait until the child grows up. However, the most important step is to let the child participate together.
"Come on kids, let's pray."
Toriel led Lu Zongping to an underground stream, "Come with me and hold a ladle of water with your hands."
Aries' broad, hairy palms were immersed in the water. In the shimmering world, the existence of the extremely clear stream almost disappeared, leaving only a gurgling sound, which seemed to be composed of sound waves flowing. Toriel's hair was like pure white in the water.
The algae rippled gently, and the reflection of the hair illuminated the water flow. Lu Zongping also immersed his palms in the water, which was slightly cool and soft. The presence of water allowed Lu Zongping to feel the existence of nature more intuitively.
Toriel scooped up a handful of water, and the adult's palms tightly covered the water flow. Lu Zongping scooped up a handful of water, and the child's palms kept dripping water.
Lu Zongping looked a little frustrated as the water level in his palm continued to drop. It was true that his small and thin palm could not dent a bowl. He could only dent a shallow plate to hold a little amount of water.
Toriel smiled heartily, "Don't worry, kid, just try a few more times."
This time Lu Zongping knew what he was capable of, so he only filled it with a little water, which was enough. He pressed his palms together tightly to prevent at least this little water from leaking out.
Toriel nodded, "Very good, child, come on. Follow me."
The white jade-like child behind Aries followed suit. Toriel's steps were steady and free, and the small wind brought by her walking merged with the air current near the surface. She seemed to be a demigod walking in the storm. Lu Zongping took small steps, lowered his head and watched closely.
Holding the trembling water in the palm of my hand.
They stepped on the ridge of the field. Toriel raised her hands high and loosened her fingers slightly to let the water droplets drip down. She raised her head and closed her eyes, took long strides, and kept murmuring ancient hymns.
"(To the effect): Boundless, the monsters are singing. Is our home covered with wormwood or fresh grass? Our distant ancestors, the monsters are praying. Is our tomorrow sprinkled with honey or sweat and blood?
Ancient giant trees, the monsters are thinking, are the tops of our heads filled with shade, or are they
Severe frost? The fresh grass in our home withers, the sweat and blood of our ancestors flow in vain, there are no birds singing in the giant branches, and the monsters have nothing. The great and noble Mother Nature, the monsters will remember, nourish and grow, the new home
There are fresh grass, the lives of the younger generations are like honey, and the birds on the giant trees can fly again..."
Like singing, like singing, like howling, Aries' rich vocal cords are emitting waves, just like the ubiquitous springs in the underground world.
Lu Zongping imitated her, raised his hands above his head, raised his head and closed his eyes, taking long strides. The water in his palms kept dripping on the earth and on his cheeks. The earth shed tears and his cheeks were moist.
The existence of sound, the existence of water vapor, the existence of individuals and nature are closely intertwined with each other, and the boundaries between each other are dissolved. There is nature in the sound of Toriel's praise, and there is Toriel's praise in nature. Individuals are infinite, and nature is infinite.
Small.
Lu Zongping felt that the water in his palms had no intention of drying up, and kept dripping. He closed his eyes and raised his hands to catch the dew. Under this little gift of nature, the fields in the underground world were full of vitality, and the soil was oily and black.
Bright color, crops are green and lively. Weeds and insects are also moistened. But it doesn't matter, nature's gifts can provide the foundation for survival of all living things. The crops will bear abundant harvests, providing a feast for Aries and Deer.
They walked slowly on the field ridges, just like Lu Zongping's favorite way, using a streamlined route, allowing the gift of moisture to take care of every part of the field, without repetition, which was good.
After finishing the walk, Toriel retracted her palm, opened her eyes, turned around and found that the boy behind her had been following the same pattern, and was also recognized by nature, and successfully gathered the dew. She couldn't help but be very happy, "Very good, my child."
, you are very talented, please open your eyes, let us say the last prayer."
Aries knelt down in the field, and Lu Zongping knelt down beside her.
"Mother of Nature, thank you for your gift. Please bless the monsters. We are also your children. Please also take care of the child next to me. He is so kind and pure. Great mother, please bless this child.
, let him have no pain or danger in his future life, let him walk on a smooth road, let him
All he drinks is sweet spring water, let him eat the plumpest fruits, let him make friends with animals, let him never be harmed by pests, poisonous insects and weeds, let him be happy forever, let him not be enveloped in sorrow,
Let him grow up, let him make friends with others, and let his sincerity not be let down..."
After praying, Toriel sprinkled the remaining dew in her palms to the top of her head, which suddenly disintegrated into a white mist and disappeared. Lu Zongping followed up by throwing up the dew in his palms, and was also accepted by nature.
Toriel stood up holding her knees and said to Lu Zongping, "My child, Mother Nature has promised that you will be very happy in the future."
Lu Zongping had a lot of doubts in his heart, but he couldn't tell what he was doubting. What is Mother Nature? Why did she accept such a simple tribute - and the tribute came from her - but the reward was so rich?
Can such an exaggerated wish really be answered? If she really exists, then everyone and monsters in the world can't get her gifts? If she is just an animist consciousness, then Toriel's behavior is useless...
Aries looked at the boy with his head lowered, inexplicably depressed. She gently rubbed his head, "Nature will bless every child, as long as he does not actively abandon the way of nature. Come on, kid, let's pick some vegetables.
.I also want to go to the market to buy some snails, but I still have some stocks at home, so how about I take you to pick some mushrooms? That’s it for today, I’ll go back and arrange some books for you, and then I’ll go out, kid.
Just stay at home."
Lu Zongping nodded to express his understanding.
The first book Toriel gave Lu Zongping was a dictionary: it was actually a reference book rather than an enlightenment book.
Toriel was full of confidence, "Child, with your intelligence, you will be able to learn it very quickly."