"It's the footprints of the pheasant." Mutu crouched down, looked at the traces on the grass, and said solemnly, "At least 200 people."
The total population of the Lion Tribe is more than 400 people, half of which are young, old, women and children with little fighting ability. If the pheasants came and attacked while the lion warriors were out hunting, two hundred men would be enough to engulf their tribe.
Shang Ke frowned, the pheasant moved a few days earlier than he expected. However, since the system does not prompt that the mission failed, it means that the sneak attack has not been successful.
"Go!" Mutu accelerated, and the monk ran to the tribe together.
As the distance got closer, chaotic fighting sounds could be vaguely heard. A circle of protective fences more than three meters high was erected on the periphery of the tribe. Behind the fence stood more than 100 Lions, men and women in scattered formations, each holding a weapon, and they were resisting the crazy attack of the pheasant group. . There are already many corpses lying nearby, including people from the lion clan and people from the pheasant clan.
Shang Ke saw the fence and immediately understood why the pheasant hadn't occupied the Lion tribe. Because they had precautions this time, they were not caught off guard as they were before.
But looking at their appearance, it is estimated that they will not last long. The tribe is obviously lacking in combat power now. Some of them should still be looking for Mutu outside, and the other part may be out hunting.
Seeing that his clan was killed by a pheasant dog, Mutu let out an angry growl in his throat. He was about to rush to help, but was pulled by a hand.
Mutu turned to look at the fox beside him, with an anxious and puzzled look on his face.
Shang Ke pointed in a certain direction, and then simply drew the shape of an animal on the ground with a branch.
Mutu thought for a moment, remembering the mules and cattle he saw by the river when he came back, and asked, "Do you mean to use that group of mules and cattle to drive the pheasants away?"
Shang Ke nodded. There are so many pheasants, even adding him and Mutu, it is estimated that it will not play much role. After all, pheasants can kill without scruples, but they also have to protect the safety of their clan as much as possible.
"Good idea." Mutu did not hesitate, and immediately ran to the river with the monk.
The mule cow is a herbivore in the Calochie Mountains and one of the food sources for the orcs. However, they have rough skin and thick flesh, large bodies, and a large number of them, making it difficult to hunt. When food is abundant, orcs generally seldom use them as hunting targets.
By the river, forty or fifty mules and cows were leisurely drinking water for a walk. Monk Mutu sneaked into the vicinity and chose a suitable position. Then he saw Mutu's pupils contracted, his face was hideous, and his golden hair was standing on end. , the body exudes a powerful breath belonging to the Lion King.
The mule herd felt the breath and began to panic.
"Ow—" Mutu let out a loud roar, shocking the four wilds, with a majestic momentum, so shocked that the birds and beasts in the mountains and forests flew up one after another.
He jumped out of the bushes, went straight to the leader of the mule herd, jumped on his back, and grabbed his horns. The action is done in one go, as fast as lightning.
"Moo-" the mule and cow leader screamed in panic, and then under the control of Mutu, he jumped and rushed in the direction of the Lion tribe.
When the other mules and cows saw the leader running, they also ran after them, not thinking about changing directions at all.
In order to avoid being tipped off, Mutu's legs tightly clamped the body of the mule and cattle, and he did not consciously increase the force on his hands. But in this way, the direction is not easy to control, and the mad mule and cattle begin to deviate from the established route and gallop towards the periphery of the tribe. According to this angle and distance, when the mule herd arrives at the destination, it is likely to pass by the pheasant and the dog will not be able to achieve the effect of impact.
When Mutu was trying to adjust the direction, there was a burst of air in his ears, and then he heard only a "pop", and the neck of the mule and cattle seemed to be slapped by something.
Mutu looked back and saw that Shang Ke was lying on the back of the other mule and ox, holding a cane in his right hand. From time to time, he would swipe at the neck of the mule and ox to correct his deviation.
The wind blew his long hair, revealing a delicate face. He has a calm expression, a sassy figure, a pair of clear eyes, sparkling, his cheeks are slightly red due to movement, and his snow-white tail dances in the wind, which is dazzlingly beautiful.
In a flash, Mutu was almost knocked over by the mule and cow below him. He quickly calmed down, stabilized his body, and looked at the fox beside him, wondering why he could ride so gracefully
There was no time to think about it, the leader Mule Niu, driven by Shang Ke's rattan, got back on the right track and charged towards the pheasant dog.
The pheasants have gained an advantage at this time, and the faces of the lions are full of despair. Seeing that the fence was about to be breached, I suddenly felt the earth tremble, and a chaotic sound of rushing from far to near.
Everyone was amazed and looked at the sound. I saw a tall figure riding on the back of a mule and ox, rushing out majestically from the depths of the woods, bringing up billowing smoke.
"It's the patriarch, the patriarch is back!" Everyone in the lion clan exclaimed in surprise.
Dozens of sturdy mules and cattle, led by Mutu, rushed into the group of pheasants and swiftly rushed them to flee in all directions. Many pheasants were trampled to death by mad mules and cattle during their escape, and they were powerless to fight back.
Mutu, who rode the mule and cattle, was like a god of war, unstoppable, and imprinted the mark of fear in the heart of the pheasant.
They did not dare to stay, and fled in embarrassment. But in the blink of an eye, not a single one was left, leaving only mutilated corpses all over the place.
Seeing that the outcome was decided, Mutu raised his hand to hook a branch and turned over. After stabilizing his body, he immediately looked towards Shang Ke's position, and saw him with his back to him, hanging upside down from the treetops, his tail slightly rolled up, and his body swaying, as if he was enjoying the sunset on the horizon.
Mutu found that his eyes were always drawn to him uncontrollably, and he took him into his arms, as if he was more happy than a victory.
"Come down, let's go home." Mutu stood under the tree, looked up at Shang Ke who was hanging upside down, and stretched out his arm to him.
Shang Ke flicked his body, rolled over from the tree, and fell firmly into Mutu's arms.
Mutu put him down and put his arms around his waist.
The two returned to the tribe together, and they were greeted with warm cheers and reverent eyes from the tribe. Not only because Mutu drove away the pheasant dog and solved the crisis of the tribe, but also because of the way he rode the mule and cattle, which gave them a great shock. In this ancient age without knights, the control of beasts was enough to be regarded as a symbol of courage and might.
Mutu's prestige has been greatly improved and more stable because of this surprising victory.
He gathered the remaining clansmen, counted casualties, and cleaned up the battlefield. In this battle, the Lions sacrificed a total of 11 people, and seriously injured 50 or 60 people, not counting minor injuries. Forty-three pheasants died and four were captured. This is a big victory for the Lions. After all, there were only two dozen young adults in the tribe at that time, and even women and older children were sent to the field. If the protective fence hadn't been erected in advance, the tribe would have been bloodbathed by the pheasants long ago.
As the aftermath work was carried out, the Lion warriors who went out came back one after another, and when they learned of the crisis experienced by the tribe, they all felt extremely angry and fearful. He was even more shocked when he heard the clansman express the majesty of the patriarch.
"Mutu, I'm so glad you can come back safely." Sit came over, stretched out his arms and hugged Mutu.
Mutu quietly pushed him away and said calmly, "It's been a long time for you."
"Haha, we are brothers, what is hard work or not." Sit showed a sullen smile.
Looking at Sit in front of him, Mutu couldn't believe that he was the one who betrayed him. They are siblings and have been close since childhood. If he wanted to become the Lion King, he could challenge him in an upright manner. Why would he use such despicable means to collude with the pheasant and risk his people at risk
Mutu wanted to question him, but finally held back. This time they captured four pheasants, and only if Sit's betrayal was taken out of their mouths, he could justly deal with him.
After dealing with a lot of aftermath matters, it was already late at night. Mutu returned to his room with a tired look on his brows. He was about to take a good rest when suddenly he felt something was missing. Looking around, the room was empty and deserted, and there was one less furry big-tailed fox.
He turned around and walked out of the house, thinking for a moment before remembering Yanu's place.
Because he was an outsider, Yanu was placed in a remote corner near the periphery.
Mutu followed the smell all the way to find it, and then stopped in front of an adobe house. This adobe house is low and dilapidated, as if it had been abandoned for a long time. The ground is full of potholes, and no grass grows. There is a stone road outside the door, which extends intermittently for more than ten meters before it comes to an end.
Mutu felt a little uncomfortable, and was about to knock on the door, only to find that the door was only open, and the dim light of fire came out from the gap.
He gently pushed the door open, and at a glance saw the white figure sitting cross-legged by the fire, with his head bowed, quietly weaving his clothes.
Orcs' clothes are mainly made of animal skins. But if you are patient, you can also collect hemp cotton, extract silk threads with special techniques, and then knit with long needles. Although the fabric is a bit rough, it is light and breathable and suitable for warm seasons.
There is no other furniture in the room except a table, a chair and a bed. The bed was covered with an old animal skin, a homemade bow and arrow and a stone axe were placed in the corner, and some earthenware bowls and worn-out kitchen utensils were placed beside the stove. The bowls and kitchen utensils were all washed and neatly displayed.
Putting a snow-white fox in this environment, Mutu always felt a little out of place.
Aware of his arrival, Shang Ke raised his head and looked at Mutu quietly with those eyes hidden under the white hair.
Mutu stood at the door and said in a sullen voice, "I'll change you a place tomorrow."
Shang Ke shook his head and said no. Then he pointed to the straw mat opposite him and motioned him to sit.
Mutu walked over and sat down next to him, his eyes unconsciously moving to the big tail that was wrapped around his legs.
After looking at it for a long time, I finally couldn't help but stretch out my paws. At this moment, I suddenly smelled a meaty fragrance.
He raised his head suddenly and saw Shang Ke lifted the lid of the soup pot, revealing the boiling broth inside.
Mutu suddenly felt his stomach growl, and then he remembered that he hadn't eaten since he came back.
Shang Ke gave him a bowl of soup, scooped most of the meat into his bowl, and then pulled out an oval-shaped lump of mud from the fire.
Mutu's eyes lit up when he was drinking soup in Meimei, and he immediately recognized that the lump was the kind of roast chicken he had eaten before.
Shang Ke cut up the chicken, put it on a plate, took out five cooked big river crabs, peeled off two tender white strange bird eggs, and poured two bowls of juice made from wild fruits, a hearty meal. dinner is done.
Mutu looked at this table of food, and the tiredness and tension of the day disappeared, leaving only a sense of happiness surrounded by deliciousness and soft fur...