Lin Ge didn't think for long before he nodded and agreed to Songtaya's proposal. After all, it wouldn't do any harm to them. As for the candidates, since it was the first meeting, he didn't want to cause any misunderstandings to the other party, so he decided to bring only a few people:
He, Saint Shalia, Neville, Xino, and the shameless Alice must follow.
In addition, Sontaya also made a special request.
"Can you bring that Taiyangxue with you?" She looked at Xino eagerly, her eyes full of expectation and desire: "As long as you can prove that you are the owner of Taiyangxue, the elders and leaders will definitely choose to believe you.
Because anyone who can be recognized by Taiyang Xue is not a bad person."
Ringer also looked at Xino, and the girl knight smiled and nodded, and thoughtfully found a reason for her: "That's no problem. I just want to take Brandy out for a walk to eat. However,
I’m very curious, does Sun Snow really have such an important significance in the legends of your Xia Tuo Tuo people?”
"of course!"
Songtaya crossed her arms and spoke in a deep voice like an adult: "Sun Snow is the essence of snow and ice. It is the symbol of the highest purity in the world. It is said that the father of the mountains used unmeltable ice to shape their shapes.
, and gave them souls with the first snowflake that fell to the world in early winter, and then sent them to every high mountain to convey their oracles. In other words, Sun Snow represents the will of the Mountain Father, do you understand?
"
Everyone looked at each other in silence.
To be honest, they are not followers of Shanfu, and they really don’t understand it very well, but it can be compared to the status of photon elves in the Voodoo doctrine. They are both spiritual symbols and totem-like existences.
Songtaya was still gushing: "...As the spirit of ice and the darling of snow, Sun Snow itself is the purest symbol in the world, so it will only be related to the purest things. In the world, it is
The pure and innocent snow-capped mountains are the clear and flawless souls in life. In every snow-capped mountain that is blessed by the father of the mountains and has not been polluted by the world, there will be a group of sun snows, silently guarding the mountains and the earth.
People who are pure and have a flawless soul can be recognized by them if they can climb the snow-capped mountains by their own strength. But such people are really rare. Even among us Xia Tuo Tuo people, they have not appeared for a long time. Recently.
A person recognized by Taiyang Xue, according to the elders, seems to be an earthly person. In a country called White Walled City, he is called a white knight... what is he?"
She forgot about it halfway through and started scratching her head and ears. Xino suppressed a smile and reminded her kindly: "White Knight Shibberton?"
"Yes, that's right, that's the name!" Songtaya's eyes lit up, and she kept saying yes: "The elders said that he is one of the few righteous people on earth, and he has saved many people's lives, and he is worthy of Taiyang Xue's recognition; but
I heard that it was actually because his family had a relatively good relationship with the Sun Snow tribe that he took a shortcut. Otherwise, Joan of Arc also saved many people, so why didn’t she become the master of Sun Snow?
?”
Songtaya criticized angrily, disdainful of this crooked approach, and of course, maybe there was a little bit of envy hidden in it. Then she looked up at Xino and said seriously: "You are different.
Well, this beautiful sister, I believe that you must have gained Yangxue’s recognition through your own efforts. Maybe in the future, you will become more powerful than that white knight Hebberton?"
Listening to this conversation, everyone couldn't bear to watch, and the corners of Alice's mouth kept twitching, as if she would burst into laughter whenever she couldn't help it anymore. Only Xino lost the smile on his face,
Her expression became as serious as Sontaya's, and she solemnly promised the girl Xia Tuotuo: "Thank you for your encouragement, Sontaya. I will definitely work hard in the future and will never let down your expectations.
"
"Yes!" Songtaya nodded her head vigorously, her cheeks flushed, and asked: "By the way, I don't know your name, sister?"
In fact, you don’t know our names either, so why did you only ask hers?
Everyone complained in their hearts, and Xino reached out and rubbed her short black hair, and replied: "Xino, my name is Xino, please give me some advice, Sontaya."
She did not tell her last name, maybe she really hoped in her heart that she could be recognized by Taiyang Xue based on her personal will and character, as Songtaya said, and not because of the shadow of her family - even now
I can't do it, but I hope I can do it in the future.
"Xino?" Songtaya said thoughtfully: "Sister, you are indeed very close to Taiyang Xue. Maybe it's fate?"
Xino was startled: "Why?"
"Because in the language of the mountain people, 'Xino' means snowflake." Songtaya also deliberately emphasized: "It is in the language of all mountain people."
Just like there are many branches of animism, the Shatotto people are just one of the mountain people. Different ethnic groups among the mountain people are often separated by only a mountain range, and their languages, cultures and national customs are completely different.
.However, in the languages of all mountain people, the word "Xino" means snowflakes, which cannot but be said to be an amazing coincidence.
The girl was silent, and for some reason, she suddenly thought of her parents, the man who had been gentle all his life but was called a "bigot", and the woman who had been applauded by everyone but still chose family in the end. They
In the court of Chateau Manor, young girls are taught step by step how to swing the racket, how to serve, and how to gain happiness from this peaceful life... The same young pony is watching this scene outside the court, with a smile on the girl's face.
The smile was deeply imprinted in her eyes, maybe from that moment on, she recognized Xino.
Because she saw the purest smile in the world.
Many times, parents' painstaking efforts are not reflected in a stranger's unintentional words many years later, but it seems a little too late.
Xino raised her head and took a deep breath. When she lowered her head again, her face had returned to its normal expression. She chuckled and said, "That's really a coincidence."
Songtaya was convinced, and then she stepped forward and said with a playful smile: "By the way, did you know, Sister Xino, in fact, the name 'Songtaya' means clouds in the language of the mountain people, so I
In fact, I have a good relationship with Taiyang Xue. Can you let me ride it for a while? Don’t worry, I will never do anything. I will just ride it for a short while and return it to you right away!"
She made the promise righteously, but her true thoughts were already revealed.
I thought we hit it off right away, but I didn't expect you just wanted to ride my horse?
Xino couldn't laugh or cry, but she didn't refuse directly. After all, she had a good impression of this Xia Tuotuo girl, so she said, "As long as Brandi doesn't object."
"Great!!!"
Sontaya cheered.
…
After that, Linge and others had a simple lunch, and then, under the leadership of Songtaya, they prepared to go to the temporary garrison of the Wusu tribe. When they went out again, the weather was better, there was no snow outside, and the sky was spotlessly blue.
Reflecting each other with the white snow on the mountains and the lush cedar forests, each color is pure and very bright, but when paired together, it looks very harmonious. It makes people feel like walking in a richly colored oil painting, blurring reality and fairy tales.
boundaries.
The snowy scenery of the Eastern Alps is well-deserved, and it is no wonder that it has become the most acclaimed tourist destination in the Northern Ashoka Mountains.
Looking up from the height of the mountainside, you can see three peaks lying across the road in the northwest direction, faintly blocking the road from Mount Osor to the depths of the Eastern Alps. Although those three peaks are not as good as Osso
The mountains are towering and majestic, but they are also quite steep. They are the three Vichi mountains including the Big Vichi, the Lesser Vichi and the Vichi-Bakla.
Among them, the Great Vechi Mountain and the Lesser Vechi Mountain stick to both sides, forming a natural and magnificent gateway, while the Vechi-Bakala Mountain is located exactly in the middle of the portal. It is actually the collective name of the two mountains combined, namely Vichi.
Qishan and Bakara Mountains. In the past, if the Shatoto people living in the Osor Mountains encountered a snow disaster, they would follow the steep ice-covered snow valley, cross the Vechi Mountains, and enter the Bakara Mountains to take shelter, waiting for the snow disaster to subside.
Returning. Over time, they became accustomed to placing the two mountains side by side.
The mountains mentioned above all belong to the Heide Mountain System, that is, the Heide of Heidelbrosburg, the traditional territory of the Wusu tribe.
Along the way, everyone saw Songtaya's amazing adaptability to this snowy mountain environment as a local mountaineer. After getting Brandi's consent, she happily rode it for a short distance, but from halfway up the mountain
Then she started to dismount and walk, and deliberately walked at the front. In her words, this was her duty as a hunter.
The hunters of the mountain tribe are not only hunters, but also excellent warriors and the most covert scouts. Even a girl like Songtaya who is not yet a minor can flexibly use hooks after receiving special hunter training.
Locks, rope buckles, ice picks and other tools can be used on snow fields, pine forests, cliffs, mountain roads and even frozen cliffs. You can even hang on the cliff with just one hand and put the other hand on your forehead.
On the mountain, his keen eyes passed through the vast snow-capped mountains, carefully observing the celestial phenomena in the distance to judge whether the coming climate would interfere with the tribe's migration process or lead to frequent activities of wild beasts.
In addition, Songtaya also showed amazing intuition and hunting skills. When she passed a large cedar forest on the way, there was obviously no abnormal movement, but she took the initiative to stop and signaled everyone with gestures to be silent, and then
He lowered his body, adjusted his breathing to maintain evenness, and moved slowly to the foot of a large cedar tree like a snow leopard preparing for a hunt. He gently took off the longbow from behind, set the string and aimed at the seemingly deserted snow.
, his eyes suddenly became sharp.
Whoosh!
As soon as his fingers were loosened, the silver bowstring shook the air and made a harsh clang. The pale bone arrow flashed through the forest like a bolt of lightning, penetrating the prey's head in an instant, and the little bird that thought it was well hidden
The creature did not react until the sharp arrow penetrated its head and tried to escape. However, it only relied on instinct to run forward for a certain distance before finally losing consciousness and falling weakly in the snow.
Sontaya put away her bow and arrows, jumped to the prey in a few leaps in the forest, and picked it up effortlessly - just like the countess once held her in her hands. When she returned to everyone,
A happy expression on his face.
"It's a Shatar ferret." She held up the prey in her hand to everyone as if to show off, and showed it to them: "Dad... uh, the leader said that a complete ferret skin like this can be sold for at least three dollars.
A hundred talors."
Tharol is the common currency of Shanbao. Because Shanbao is the most powerful country in the Northern Ashoka Mountains and has the most international influence, basically all nearby countries use Tharol as their national currency. In the international
In the financial system, three hundred talore is equivalent to approximately one hundred and thirty-three gold pounds. In other words, the harvest of one hunt by the Shatoto girl can be worth Ringer's salary for a year.
Ringer was too lazy to comment on her behavior of leaking words and trying to cover up things from time to time. He looked at the Shatar ferret in the girl's hand and found that the arrow just passed through its eye without damaging the fur.
Can't help but be a little surprised.
This ferret is no more than the size of two palms, with snow-white fur all over its body, and a particularly alert temperament. Even the countess may not notice it when lying motionless in a snowdrift, but Sontaya can.
It approached without realizing it, and accurately penetrated its eye with an arrow. What an amazing skill this must be?
The young man couldn't help but ask: "Are all the hunters in your Wusu tribe this good?"
Songtaya wrapped some snow with the leaves of the big cedar tree, quickly drained the blood of the ferret carcass, wrapped it in it, tied it tightly with the rope she carried, and hung it on her belt. She had completed the simplest prey handling.
The ice and snow under her feet were stained red with blood, and they were gradually flowing out. It looked quite scary, but girl Xia Tuotuo didn't care. She glanced back at Linger and said, "How is this possible! The leader said
, even among the mountain tribes, only the most experienced and vigorous hunters can hunt them. Hunters like this in our Wusu tribe will never have more than twenty fingers!"
Are you a snow monster with so many fingers?
But think about it, if the mountain hunters are of this level, they can make a fortune just by hunting Chatar ferrets. Why would they hide in the snowy mountains and become nomads? I haven’t heard of any animal protection organizations so far.
She denounced the mountain people for destroying the ecological balance, so Songtaya must not have lied.
Alice next to her came up and said angrily: "Then you are lucky?"
"Nonsense!" Songtaya was furious and pointed out righteously: "I rely on my strength! Because I am one of the best hunters in the mountain tribe. Among the younger generation of the Wusu tribe,
This is the only one!"
Alice still questioned: "You are still underage, where do you get your strength?"
"Because I have the blessing of Lord Mountain Father! He recognized my piety and gave me the power to be omnipotent in the snowy mountains! Mere hunting is just the most insignificant power of Lord Mountain Father!"
The girl Xia Tuotuo's voice was unmistakable and unquestionable.
Alice shrugged her shoulders helplessly: Well, there is nothing to say to religious people.
Lin Ge took a deep look at Songtaya, thoughtfully.