Hearing this uncomfortable sound, Xiao Gao and Xiao Ying turned their heads at the same time.
The speaker was a sixteen or seventeen-year-old boy. He was wearing an exquisite cotton coat. He was fat and white. There was an inexplicable light shining in a pair of small eyes. His contemptuous gaze swept over Xiaogao's face and fell on Xiaoying's body.
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The little warbler shrank back in fear.
Xiao Gao immediately protected his sister behind him, puffed out his thin chest and responded: "It has nothing to do with you!"
The name of this fat and white boy is Jin Xiong. In Dashi Village, where many people suffer from hunger all year round, he can grow so fat and strong because his father is a fire bearer.
The seven fire bearers plus three priests are the power circle of Dashi Village.
Relying on his father's power and strength, Jin Xiong not only had enough food and clothing, but also became domineering in the village.
Both Xiao Gao and Xiao Ying were bullied by him.
Regarding Xiao Gao's vigilance and hostility, Jin Xiong smiled and said: "Don't say I didn't warn you, this is not a place for you, get out of here!"
Xiao Gao couldn't help clenching his fists: "I want to go to the altar for the fire test, and you have no right to stop me!"
"On the altar?"
Jin Xiong opened his eyes wide and said in surprise: "Do you still want to be a fire bearer? I advise you to take a pee and look at yourself first, and don't overestimate your abilities!"
The two companions following him burst into laughter.
The laughter was full of contempt and ridicule.
In the eyes of these people, foreigners are the lowest untouchables and have no qualifications to go to the altar.
Still want to be a fire bearer?
It’s just a ridiculous dream!
"Stop dreaming!"
Jin Xiong suppressed his smile and said in a dark voice: "You are not from Dashi Village, I will not allow you to go up and defile the sacrificial fire!"
Although it was said that only one in a hundred people could pass the fire test, he did not want to give Xiao Gao even one thousandth chance.
And if Xiao Gao dies on the altar and becomes firewood for the sacrificial fire, then Xiao Ying will be cared for and supported by the village, and he will not be bullied casually.
Then his shameful thoughts towards Xiaoying will come to nothing!
Although Jin Xiong is young, his mind is very sinister and vicious, and he has some true inheritance from his father.
Xiao Gao gritted his teeth and suddenly took steps towards the altar.
The fire trial is his only way to survive. Even if he unfortunately dies on the altar, it can still give Xiaoying a chance to survive.
Xiao Gao is not even afraid of death, so how can he be afraid of Jin Xiong's obstruction?
"Stop him!"
Jin Xiong roared angrily when he saw this.
His two companions rushed over immediately. One of them ran the fastest and reached out to grab the arm of Xiao Gao who had just stepped onto the stone steps and pulled the latter down.
Xiao Gao's physique was very poor and he was still hungry. His little courage was obviously unable to resist the opponent's brute force. As a result, he lost his footing and fell to the ground twice.
"elder brother!"
Xiaoying screamed and rushed to protect Xiaogao, with crystal tears rolling down from the corners of her eyes.
"Hit him!"
Jin Xiong shouted arrogantly and added: "Don't hurt Xiaoying!"
Although Xiaoying is only thirteen or fourteen years old and has a very thin figure, she has delicate features and a pretty face.
Jin Xiong had long coveted her, and this time he took action.
One of Jin Xiong's companions pulled Xiaoying away, while the other one punched and kicked Xiaogao on the ground.
In order to please Jin Xiong, this man struck hard and hard. Even though Xiao Gao tried his best to resist, he was still beaten with bruises on his nose and face, and blood spilled from his mouth and nose.
"Brother! Brother!"
Xiaoying tried her best to save her brother, but was blocked by Jin Xiong and others.
In fact, there were many villagers near the altar, but due to Jin Xiong's lust, no one dared to come and dissuade him.
Everyone hid far away and sighed in sympathy.
"If you don't want your brother to die."
Jin Xiong smiled and said to Xiaoying: "Just go back with me and be a maid, otherwise..."
Xiaoying was really desperate, crying and preparing to agree to Jin Xiong's conditions.
Even though she knew she was going to jump into the fire pit.
"stop!"
At this moment, a man in gray robe appeared in front of the altar and shouted in a deep voice: "Don't fight."
Jin Xiong and the other three were immediately startled, and the person who beat Xiao Gao also stopped moving.
Xiaoying took the opportunity to run over and help Xiaogao up.
This man is one of the three priests of Dashi Village. Even though he is the weakest first-level priest, he is not something they can offend.
"Lord Mingzhen."
Jin Xiong rolled his eyes, pointed at Xiao Gao and said: "This untouchable wants to go to the altar, I want to teach him a lesson."
Mingzhen frowned.
He looked at Xiao Gao, whose face was covered in blood, and asked, "Do you want to be tested by fire?"
Xiao Gao wiped the blood on his face and nodded vigorously: "Yes, Lord Priest!"
Mingzhen Wenyan said: "According to the rules of the village, outside villagers must make contributions before they are qualified to go to the altar for the fire test."
This rule has been around for a long time, but it is not strictly enforced.
It cannot be said that Jin Xiong's explanation is completely unreasonable.
In addition, Mingzhen doesn’t think that if Xiao Gao is given this opportunity now, he will be able to pass the fire test.
Certain death!
Xiao Gao was confused - he really didn't know about this.
"So be it."
Mingzhen said: "When you grow older, join the hunting team in the village. As long as you can kill a nightmare beast, you will be qualified for the fire sacrifice trial."
The priest was a kind-hearted man and couldn't bear to see Xiao Gao die in vain, so he gave him a kind suggestion.
I thought that when Xiao Gao grows up and matures, he will no longer be so reckless and impulsive.
"good!"
Xiao Gao clenched his fist hard: "I will kill a nightmare beast to prove myself!"
Mingzhen smiled slightly, stretched out her hand and spread her fingers towards him.
A ball of pure white light instantly appeared in the palm of the priest's hand, silently turning into thousands of light spots, and blended into Xiao Gaode's body in the blink of an eye.
Bathed in the white light, Xiao Gao recovered quickly from his injuries.
Spirituality!
This is the extraordinary ability unique to priests.
Jin Xiong next to him looked extremely jealous, but he didn't expect that Mingzhen would actually perform a healing magic for a pariah.
He winked at his companions, and several of them sneaked away.
Mingzhen noticed it, but didn't care. He took back his hand and said to Xiao Gao: "You can take care of yourself."
Xiao Gao bowed and said, "Thank you, Master Priest!"
Mingzhen waved his hands and turned to leave.
In fact, at this moment, Xiao Gao wanted to rush to the altar immediately.
But he suppressed this impulse forcefully, because only the legitimate fire test can be recognized.
Otherwise, even if he sacrifices himself, he will not bring hope of survival to his sister!