Only I Shall Be Immortal

Chapter 125: Festival of Fire (Part 1)

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The laughter woke up the Qiang people who were in their dreams. For a moment, the originally dim tribe became brightly lit, and countless figures flew towards Hai Long's location.

The golden light flashed away, and Hai Long dispersed his tears with the power of God. Seeing the figure approaching quickly, he said to himself: "Now is not the time to deal with you, just wait." The figure flashed and disappeared out of thin air. When the Qiang masters found the mountain, they found nothing. In the middle of the night, everything had returned to calm.

In the morning, Hongzhi opened his eyes. After a night of practice, he was refreshed and full of Buddha spirit. Looking to the side, Little Witty just woke up. The two looked at each other, but neither said a word, because they found that Hai Long was still in a state of meditation.

Hong Zhi was surprised to find that Hai Long, who was in cultivation state, had an unusually stern face, and a faint golden flame radiated from his whole body. Judging from his temperament, he seemed to be shrouded in a layer of frost. Sensing Hai Long's change, he couldn't help frowning slightly, and said to the little wit: "Hai Long seems to be different, usually the mana radiating from him will give people a very mellow feeling, why is it full of chills today?" Qi, little cleverness, do you know what's going on? Hai Long is practicing the skills passed down from your ancestors, you should know something about it."

Little Witty shook his head, and said via voice transmission: "I don't know, Hai Long practiced the exercises of his unknown master. Even the ancestors haven't practiced it, so I don't know."

Hong Zhi patted his stomach and said: "I'm hungry, let's go, let's go out and see if anyone brings food, and ask Hai Long when he wakes up later."

Little Clever nodded, one person and one monkey carefully opened the door and walked out. As soon as they left, Hai Long opened his eyes. His eyes were a little hazy, and he looked at the gate with a cold light in his eyes. He floated down to the ground, pulled up his sleeves, looked at the dark purple dragon shape on his right arm, and said flatly: "Old Hong, thank you for your comfort, don't worry, I'm fine."

Although the Qiang people don't pay much attention to the small ethnic groups in southern Xinjiang like the Yi people, they still care about food, but the real things are rough. This is what the Yi people eat on weekdays. For them, as long as they can eat enough, they don't have too many opinions. But Hongzhi and Xiaojiling are different. They are used to eating delicious food, and eating these things that are similar to dross, how can they swallow it, yesterday's meal was better than today's, so they made up for it, but today they look at the food in front of them like iron bumps Wotou, but it was hard to swallow.

Hong Zhi said: "Little Clever, I can't take it anymore, let's go back and find Big Brother. He still has a lot of food, which is much better than these."

Little Clever nodded and said: "Go back and wait for Hai Long to wake up. I'd rather be hungry for a while than eat these things." While talking, the two of them were about to walk back. At this time, the door of Piao Miao and Zhi Shui's room opened, and the two women came out at the same time. Piao Miao looks very haggard today, her pretty face has lost its brilliance, her big eyes that were originally aura are dimmed, and Zhi Shui also looks worried.

Hong Zhi smiled, went up to meet him, and said, "Sister-in-law, what's wrong with you? You're listless, today's food is really unpalatable, let's go, let's go to Big Brother, he still has stock." Piao Miao and Zhi Shui They looked at each other, shook their heads, and said, "No, we're not hungry, you go on your own. Hai Long is okay."

Hongzhi was taken aback, and said: "Brother, he's okay! What can he do? It's just that I feel that his magic power seems to have changed a little today. It seems that there is a hidden murderous intention. However, sister-in-law, you don't have to worry, I guess he It’s because I thought of a way to make trouble here.”

Piao Miao's tender body trembled slightly, she didn't say anything else, just stood at the door of her room and looked at the distant sky, the calm on the surface was in stark contrast to the sadness in her heart, her heart ached so badly. After coming back last night, she didn't sleep all night, and just sat on the bed blankly. Zhishui wakes up in the morning and finds out that she has changed, and rushes to inquire. When she learns that Hai Long and Piao Miao have turned their backs, she can't help but turn pale with shock. In her mind, Hai Long and Piao Miao have a deep relationship, and it is by no means easy for cracks to appear. However, for this matter, it has led to such serious consequences, which is indeed beyond her expectation.

Hong Zhi saw that Piao Miao and Zhi Shui didn't seem to want to talk to the two of them, and he didn't want to make fun of them anymore, so he took Xiao Jiling back to the room.

Zhishui sent a voice transmission to Piao Miao: "Senior sister, don't be sad. Otherwise, I will accompany you to find Hai Long. I think, if you say a few soft words, you will be able to get back together with him."

There was a wry smile on Piao Miao's face, she shook her head, and said, "Yesterday, Hai Long did a great job, and didn't even leave a way out. Our views are completely different. I think he was very wrong, but he always Not admitting I was wrong. I couldn't convince myself to agree with him at all. He wouldn't change himself. Even if I went to him, it would be of no use."

Zhishui lowered his head and said, "It's all my fault. I shouldn't have told you about that at all. If you didn't know, this kind of thing wouldn't have happened."

Piao Miao sighed lightly: "How can you be blamed for this incident, you are the victim! But Junior Sister, I'm afraid I can't make Hai Long apologize to you. And I can't force him to do anything now."

Zhishui shook his head and said: "Forget it, I said, I didn't hate him at all. I just hope that the relationship between you will not be affected because of me."

When Hongzhi and Xiaogui opened the door, they were startled. Because Hai Long was standing at the door, they almost ran into him when they opened the door to enter the room. Hong Zhi said: "Boss, what are you doing?"

Hai Long smiled slightly, and said: "I want to eat food from the Central Plains. I've already taken it out for you from the Qiankun Ring. On the bed, go and eat it yourself."

Hongzhi and Xiaojiling cheered at the same time, and they rushed to the bed at the same time. Hai Long's ears moved slightly, a gleam of light flashed in his eyes, and he said in a low voice: "There are outsiders here, you eat first, I'll go out and have a look." Then, before the two of them could answer, Hai Long had already Push the door out. Hongzhi and Xiaojiling were enjoying their meals, and couldn't care about anything else. This was the first delicious meal they ate after entering southern Xinjiang!

Hai Long left the room and saw Piao Miao and Zhi Shui at a glance. He didn't say anything, but just looked at the Qiang tribe. The tall young man came over with two soldiers yesterday. He went directly to Riji and said, "Leader of the Yi nationality, today is the Flame Festival of our Qiang nationality, and there will be a grand bonfire party after dark tonight. The chiefs of all the tribes are almost here, and you should bring your own tribe tonight See. Today's bonfire party is a marriage grabbing party. If your people are interested, men under the age of 30 and unmarried women under the age of 25 can participate. However, if you women of the Yi nationality participate, they can only be ranked Come out first, understand. Also, tomorrow morning, someone will come to invite you to the patriarchal meeting."

Rishi nodded and said: "Thank you for coming to tell us, we will definitely participate in the evening."

The tall young man nodded, glanced in the direction of Piao Miao and Zhi Shui, and turned away with his men.

Their conversation was heard clearly in Hai Long's ears. Hai Long clenched his fists and murmured: "A bonfire party? It seems that this is an opportunity." , What does that boy mean by snatching the bride? What does the Fire Festival mean?"

Just after breakfast, Ri Chi took a look at Hai Long and said, "Actually, this has nothing to do with our Yi people, we are at most just a ceremonial observer. The Qiang people believe in fire. The Flame Festival is a traditional festival in their tribe. It is also one of the biggest celebrations every year. At that time, bonfires will be raised, livestock will be slaughtered and a grand banquet will be held. As for the meaning of the wedding party, it means that after the ceremony of worshiping the flames is held at today's Flame Festival party, it will start Marriage snatching meeting. Considering the scale of the largest tribe of the Qiang nationality, there will be groups of ten girls waiting to be married. They will stand in the venue, and any man who is interested in them will have the right to court them. The way to get them is also very simple, as long as you can defeat the girl's other suitors, then you are a warrior, and the girl will agree to marry you. Senior, it's funny to say, the flame festival of the Qiang people is also the place for girls in their clan The day when you lose your virginity the most. Often, just after the wedding ceremony ends at night, couples can't wait to find a place to have sex."

Hai Long snorted, and said: "It's really a barbaric nation. According to what you said, today's Flame Festival should be very lively. All ethnic groups in southern Xinjiang are gathered here, and robbing relatives will definitely cause a lot of fights." Nodding his head, he said: "Today's marriage snatching meeting is probably also a grand meeting to prove the strength of each clan. In the end, that clan snatched more beauties, which proves their strength. At tomorrow's patriarchal meeting, there will be more speeches Quan. You may think this is absurd, but this is the style of Southern Xinjiang."

There was a sneer at the corner of Hai Long's mouth, and he said: "This style is very good! By the way, the patriarch, is it possible for the great master Moha and the great master Suoto to participate in the flame event tonight?"

Rishi shook his head and said: "I probably won't participate. They are almost gods in our southern border. Ordinary people can't easily see them. Maybe they will show up at the patriarch's meeting tomorrow." .Hey, tonight's marriage snatching meeting will probably form a situation where the Qiang, Miao and Tanla tribes compete again."

Hai Long shook his head, smiled mysteriously, and said: "No, it won't. Tonight, one of the Yi people will be the only one. Patriarch, there is no rule on how many wives a man can rob in this marriage-robbing society."

Ri Dian said in a daze: "Isn't that right? However, in order to snatch a beautiful woman, you will often beat your head to the ground. Once other girls lose, the beauties she snatched earlier will also belong to the winner of the latter, so few people will take risks. What? Do you want to... "

Hai Long looked up at the sky, and said calmly: "You will know when the time comes. I want to let the Qiang, Miao, and Tanla tribes know that the Yi people are not alone. By the way, I will teach you the exercises, and you must work hard every day. Adding practice, this is the only way to strengthen your Yi people. From now on, only those tribe members you can trust can pass on this set of exercises, understand?"

Riji nodded respectfully and said, "Don't worry senior, I know what to do."

With a grunt, Hai Long floated up and turned back to his room. As soon as he left, Piao Miao pulled Zhishui to Ri Di's side, Piao Miao's eyes became brighter, and she sent a voice transmission to Ri Di: "Patriarch, tonight I will represent the Yi people to participate in the flame meeting."

Riji was taken aback, and said in surprise: "But, haven't you already..."

Piao Miao stopped him from continuing, and said via voice transmission: "Don't worry about the rest, just do what I say. Don't tell anyone about this, including Hai Long, understand?"

Riku smiled wryly, looked at Hai Long's room, and nodded in agreement.

In the evening, the genius had just darkened. Behind the Qiang Mountain, the Qiang people had already gathered here to sing and dance. At least 200,000 people from the largest tribe of the Qiang nationality participated in today's flame event. In the center of the open space, a huge firewood pile with a diameter of 20 meters and a height of more than ten meters stands tall. Obviously this is today's main bonfire.

Just north of the main bonfire are representatives of various ethnic groups who came to participate in the Southern Xinjiang Patriarchal Meeting. The patriarchs of various clans and their personal soldiers numbered nearly 10,000 people, so the big clans naturally occupied the best positions. Those of the Yi nationality who only had about 20 people to attend the patriarchal meeting were naturally squeezed into the farthest corner.

Hongzhi and Xiaojiling were extremely excited when they arrived here. What attracted them was the whole cows, sheep, pigs and even many wild beasts that they couldn't name. Strong Qiang men are using long-haired brushes dipped in seasonings to smear these animals, and then turning the wooden frame, making popping sounds under the roasting of the fire, and the faint smell of barbecue is very exciting. Hongzhi and Xiaojiling swallowed their saliva even more, they only saw the reflection of the food in their eyes.

Riya sighed softly, and said, "A big family is a big family! We Yi people can't hold a banquet like this anyway. The food alone is enough for us to save for decades."