Starting from the Dragon Tribe

"The hunting party is back!"

I don't know who shouted, and the village became lively. When the sun goes down, the hunting team will come back from the Hades Mountains. This is a daily routine in the village.

Regardless of whether you have caught prey or not, you must come back before sunset, otherwise accidents may easily occur in the mountains.

In the ancient legends in their village, the name of the Hades Mountain Range has its origin. It is said that this is the burial place of a powerful man. Every night, evil spirits from the underworld will come out to hunt and steal people's souls.

Therefore, people in the village abide by the rules from generation to generation, which is the basis for long-term survival.

"Gouzi, your dad is back. If you don't pick him up quickly, you're already playing in the mud!"

A tough woman slapped her son on the head, causing the dog boy who was playing in the mud to stumble. When he saw the fierce look in his mother's eyes, she could only scratch her head with dirty hands and ran towards the village to greet him.

"Hiss, why is the harvest so rich today? Look, that thing Ahu is carrying is so big. Is it some kind of large beast?"

Someone gasped, then became excited.

It is not every day that the hunting team can catch prey. Sometimes there are only some hares, or they simply run away. After all, this Hades mountain range has a bad legend. They do not dare to go too deep, and they only dare to hunt in a few nearby mountains. Hunting in the mountains.

They are not cultivators, and their foot strength is limited. It will be difficult for them to cross this vast mountain range in their lifetime.

"The little wolf behind is also carrying a big wild boar. He is really lucky today. God is blessing him."

Someone exclaimed, seeing clearly the dim figures in the sunset, each carrying a big guy on his back.

At this time, a group of big men came down from the mountain, carrying huge prey on each shoulder, including wild deer and wild boars. Several big men behind them also jointly carried a giant tiger, which simply shocked the people in the village who came to greet them.

An old man with a bare upper body and white beard and hair came out of the village. His lower body was wrapped in animal skins, he held a bone staff in his hand, and a string of ferocious beast's teeth hung around his neck, which was a symbol of the village chief's identity. .

In such a remote small village, having a necklace of teeth that can be said to be those of trained ferocious beasts is enough to represent one's identity. This string of teeth can avoid some ferocious beasts when entering the mountains.

Those ordinary ferocious beasts will flee just by smelling the breath on their teeth, making it safer for people to walk in the mountains.

There are two such tooth necklaces in Zhangjia Village, one of which is worn by the village chief. It not only serves as a status symbol, but also protects the village from harassment by certain wild beasts.

Another necklace is worn by the leader of the hunting team. Even if it drives away some prey, ensuring the lives of the hunting team members is the first priority. They must avoid encountering some powerful beasts.

"Ahu, why did you gain so much today?"

The village chief couldn't hide the smile on his face. He was also a hunting captain when he was young, but he had never experienced such a harvest in his life.

The expression on the face of the man called Ahu was different from the joy of the members of the hunting team behind him, and also different from the joy of the villagers who came to greet him. Instead, he had a complicated expression, a mixture of joy and sorrow.

He hesitated for a moment, but put down the several hundred kilograms of wild boar he was carrying on his back first, and then waved his hand: "Everyone go and process the meat first. I'll tell the village chief about the situation."

The villagers welcomed the hunting team in happily, and Ahu followed the village chief to his residence.

It wasn't until he sat down that he spoke, "Master, these prey were not hunted by us, but found on the way into the mountains. Some were already dead when we found them, and some were paralyzed on the ground. Stabbed to death."

He didn't tell everyone this in person because he was afraid that someone would worry, because he had a bad premonition. How could nature give you a gift so easily?

"Do you mean that these beasts had already lost their resistance when they were discovered?"

The old village chief also frowned, feeling that the matter was not simple. He had lived here all his life, and nothing like this had ever happened before.

"Yes, I saw a lot of small beasts in the mountains. For example, hares and the like were fine. It seemed like nothing happened. But I saw a lot of large beasts on the road. It looked like the head was about to become a sperm. On the contrary, Collapsed to the ground, or simply died."

Ahu said solemnly.

"I'm going to ask people to stop first. Isn't it some kind of plague?"

The old village chief was worried, fearing that these beasts fell sick. If this was the case, the people in the village would also get sick after eating their meat.

Ahu shook his head, "Based on my experience of hunting and observing wild beasts all year round, those beasts were not sick, but were... scared to death."

At this point, he also felt a little scared, "That tiger must have weighed several thousand kilograms. When he carried it back, our old nose power was useless. It must have become a sperm, but it was still so scared that it collapsed on the ground. Can't move."

Although people who live in the mountains do not understand the methods of cultivation, they also know some physical training techniques. The experts in the hunting team can each lift hundreds of kilograms of millstones, and the strongest Ahu can even lift a thousand kilograms. Power.

But on weekdays, if they encounter a ferocious beast in the mountains, they have to avoid it. Like the giant tiger they carried back, if they encounter it, they will definitely be wiped out.

"Scared to death?"

The old village chief looked solemn, remembering some legends about the Hades Mountains, "Could it be that ancient ghosts and gods appeared and began to seek lives?"

As he spoke, he shook his head again, "It may be that some stronger beasts have come to this mountain range. The pressure from their bloodline makes those beasts that have become spirits have to tremble. It is precisely because they have some spirituality, so will be more frightened.”

Ahu sighed: "Master, no matter what, we have to prepare to move. We can't stay in this place anymore."

The mountains next to the residence may contain terrifying existences that would scare the spirits out of their wits. This is not a good thing.

If it came out and invaded the village, no one would survive.

The old village chief was a little hesitant. This is where our ancestors have lived for generations. Judging from the genealogy records in their small village, they have lived here for more than three thousand years. Everyone has a lot of affection for this place.

"Grandpa, we really can't hesitate any longer. It's a good thing that we got a bargain today, but we need to plan for potential threats in advance."

Ahu persuaded that he thought it was really dangerous here.

He also told the old village chief something that he had not told the rest of the hunting team, "When I went to explore the forest alone, I also saw a dragon-horned elephant. It must have become a big guy. It weighed hundreds of thousands of pounds and was much bigger than a house, but the guy was frightened to death under a waterfall."

The dragon-horned elephant is a common creature in the mountains. Some can grow to weigh over a million kilograms when mature. The average dragon-horned elephant also weighs tens of thousands of kilograms. It is a favorite hunting target of some large tribes because the meat of the dragon-horned elephant is delicious. And the quantity is huge.

Outside the house, the old village chief heard the cheers of the villagers. They were processing the prey, peeling off the animal skins, and each household was given the meat, and they were as happy as the Chinese New Year.

The old village chief sighed helplessly, "Let me think about it, maybe that unknown and terrifying existence is just passing by here. It is not easy for our small village to survive in today's world. It is also not easy to cross the mountains to find a new place to settle. risk."

Ahu nodded, knowing that what the old village chief said was not unreasonable. According to ancient records in the village, their ancestors fled here and many people died on the road.

Yongning Prefecture is too big. They are in the wilderness area on the edge of Yongning Prefecture. They may not find a human habitation even if they walk for millions of miles. They may also be attacked by wild beasts during their migration, which is a big risk.

After discussing with the old village chief for a while, he went out and helped others deal with the beast's body.

The giant tiger was not dismantled because several big men tried their best and did not cut off the skin.

Ahu found a short bone blade from home and came over to do it himself. It took a lot of effort to peel off the animal skin.

When they killed the giant tiger, they were frightened at first, but after confirming that it was indeed limp and unable to move, Ahu stabbed the giant tiger in the back of the head with a spear. After stabbing it many times, he bled it to death.

"Dad, it's really big. When I join the hunting team next year, I will be as strong as you and hunt tigers."

A young girl walked up to Ah Hu and marveled at the giant tiger.

Ahu patted his daughter on the head and said, "What are you talking about? Do you want to rebel?"

His name was Zhang Hu. Of course, his daughter was a little unhappy when she said this, even though he himself stabbed a giant tiger to death today.

The mountain village is remote, and many people are illiterate. Naturally, there is no particular emphasis on naming. Most of the time, the child is named with some expectations.

Because the tiger is very strong, he is called Zhang Hu, because his father hopes that he can be as strong as the tiger and become the best hunter in the mountains.

The girl's skin is dark and rough. At first glance, she looks like a child who grew up in the mountains. Although she does not look strong and strong, she is obviously well-nourished in the village. Her long hair is tied into a braid. The back of the head looks somewhat capable.

Zhang Hu's daughter's name is Zhang Ling'er, which is a rare name in the village that sounds like a girl's. However, Zhang Ling'er did not become a showy woman like her parents thought. Instead, she was very rough and she was the child king of the village since she was a child. .

Moreover, his body bones are surprisingly strong. He doesn't look strong at all, but his strength is amazing. Now he is only thirteen or fourteen years old, and he can lift a millstone weighing a thousand kilograms. This makes Zhang Hu surprised and worried.

Because the silly girl had to join the hunting team, which was a dangerous job, usually done by men in the village. He knew the dangers of hunting and didn't want his daughter to join.

"Besides, I don't want to rebel against my father. I just want to contribute to the village. Even the two strong uncles can't defeat me."

The girl muttered, Erzhuang is the second in command of the hunting team, and can also be regarded as Ahu's right-hand man. He can lift a millstone weighing 800 kilograms. This is definitely a warrior in the mountains.

"Hahaha, Brother Hu, just follow Xiao Nizi's wishes. This guy is really amazingly strong. I am really no match for him."

Er Zhuang walked by carrying two pig legs and laughed after hearing the conversation between the two.

"Dad, look, my two strong uncles are praising me."

The girl smiled.

Ahu shook his head helplessly, thinking about what he saw in the mountain today.

In the evening, the old village chief told what happened in the mountain by the bonfire, and made a compromise decision, that is, to send skilled people in the village to check the mountain again tomorrow.

If the scene is still like this, it means that the terrifying existence in the mountain has not left yet, and they have to consider moving.

"Oh, what a pity. If there were ancient sacrificial spirits in my village, I would feel much more at ease."

The old village chief sighed. According to the ancient records of the Zhang family, before they moved to this place, they had a sacrificial spirit, that is, a powerful person with magical powers. Unfortunately, the ancient sacrificial spirit was killed by a strong man on the way to escape. .

"Village chief, let me go."

Ahu volunteered, he was the strongest man in the village.

"Brother Hu, what if something happens to you and the village is relocated? I'd better go."

Erzhuang said regardless of the objections of his wife beside him.

"Uncle Erzhuang, I'll go with you."

Zhang Ling'er said, and pulled out the bone knife from his waist.

"Shut up."

Ahu said angrily, and slapped him, but Zhang Ling'er was so agile that he managed to hide away, which made him even more annoyed, "What are the children mixing in? Do you know what's in the mountains!?"

Zhang Ling'er's mother also gave her a lesson to stop this idea.

In the end, for the sake of fairness and ensuring the migration force, the village held a draw.

Zhang Ling'er also wanted to participate in the lottery, but was scolded by her father and mother for a while, and almost made Ahu enforce the family law again, but the old village chief came forward to persuade Ahu to calm down his anger.

As the hunting captain, Ahu will not participate in this operation, but it is best for their family to have someone, and Zhang Ling'er is indeed very strong, so the old village chief nodded and allowed her to participate in the draw.

Anyway, there were dozens of people participating in the lottery. Zhang Hu couldn't resist his daughter, so he nodded in agreement, feeling that his daughter was not so unlucky to get that dangerous task.

"Haha, I got it!"

As a result, it didn't take long for Ahu to hear Zhang Ling'er's cheers from the crowd, and his face became extremely dark.

"Village Chief, it's better for me to go. She has no experience, but she can help everyone move."

Ahu didn't want his daughter to go into the mountain, so he volunteered anyway. The main reason was that the scene inside the mountain was really scary. If the terrifying existence hadn't left yet and his daughter ran into him, she would definitely be dead.

The villagers suddenly became entangled again, and the old village chief shook his head helplessly and sighed.

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At this moment, in the Hades Mountains, Lu Chen walked out of the cave and came to the clear spring, feeling the breath of nature and drawing the spring water into the entrance.

The little golden dragon clumsily set up a barbecue grill and put a huge dragon-horned elephant on it, preparing to start today's afternoon tea.

The limpness of the large beasts in the Hades Mountains was, of course, the work of the little golden dragon. When it returned after wandering outside, a trace of its aura did not restrain itself and spread in the Hades Mountains, causing many spiritual beasts to be frightened.

After Lu Chen learned about it, he scolded the little golden dragon. Any killing that was not for the purpose of survival was a cruel massacre.

After teaching the little golden dragon a lesson, Lu Chen, feeling guilty, gathered the large beasts in the mountains and started the daily afternoon tea activity.

It has to be eaten before it is considered a waste.