The theft of Goddess Anne eventually caused a sensation in the local area.
However, the evidence is scarce, the thieves' methods of committing the crime are unpredictable, and the circumstances of the case are complicated and confusing.
The final answer given by the detective who solved the case was——
"It seems that the wooden house panels were opened from the outside of the stable, and after taking away the goddess Anne, they restored it using extremely sophisticated carpentry techniques, and finally escaped through the mountains and forests to avoid surveillance."
"Considering that there were no horse hooves or robber tracks left behind, the other party is likely to be an international thief and was fully prepared before committing the crime."
Zhou Li'an burst out laughing when he heard the rumors.
What an international thief!!
It’s easy to understand that an international thief knows how to pick locks. It would be outrageous to say that you know level 8 carpentry and can repair and make things look old.
However, the investigators must give a reasonable explanation, otherwise they will not be able to get off the case.
The matter had nothing to do with him, and no one suspected Zhou Li'an, a passerby.
He still crazily absorbs knowledge about horse breeding and rides on horseback for several hours every day.
Martina and I walked around the surrounding valleys and went to Yellowstone Park to see the geological features.
It can also be regarded as a preview of your future territory.
At night, he came to the tribe, put the saddle and reins on the goddess Anne, and ran under the moonlight.
The tribesmen paid attention, all admired him, and looked forward to the future.
Zhou Li'an has told everyone that more horses will be given to them so that they can learn how to control them, so that they can travel hundreds of miles a day, conquer the earth, and spread the glory of balance all over the earth.
On July 20, the expedition team did not return.
Zhou Li'an is about to say goodbye to the Stone family. In Ben's words, he is already a qualified quasi-knight and has a very high talent for control.
As long as you don't let go of your skills when you return, you will still be able to improve.
Of course Zhou Li'an followed his promise and left an order for 100 horses.
Martina was so reluctant to part with her that she did not attend the dinner but hid in her room.
After being drunk, Andy took Zhou Li'an and sat down on the porch stairs of the villa.
Andy doesn't have any bad intentions, but his abnormal family environment makes him admire his uncle even more. From a practical point of view, who doesn't want to inherit that large amount of property?
Andy put his arm around Zhou Li'an's shoulders and said: "Zhou, Martina is a good girl. You shouldn't miss her. She will return to Houston to continue school in September. You are so close. I hope you have the opportunity to visit her.
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Houston is in Texas, I'm in Oregon, are you kidding me?
Moreover, women will only affect the speed of my great cause of nation-building.
Of course, the context in which Andy said these words was just a suggestion and an expectation, and Zhou Li'an did not need to give him an answer.
The rural young man has a straightforward mind, just like Martina, who fell in love at first sight and became obsessed with her.
Zhou Li'an didn't answer, the two finished drinking and returned to the wooden house.
Because I was worried that Martina would come looking for me, I didn't go to the tribe tonight.
But the facts proved that he thought too much.
I fell asleep all night. When I woke up the next day, Martina didn't show up either. The little girl was probably writing a short composition in her mind.
[That summer, he sowed a seed called love in my heart, but it never took root and sprouted.]
"Hey Zhou, wish you a safe journey."
"I will set off with Andy on August 1st and deliver the first batch of horses to you."
Zhou Li'an had to take a plane on his return trip, there was no need to drag ten horses across two states.
Mrs. Stone also came out to say goodbye. After Zhou Li'an got in the car, she handed a wooden carving and gold accessory through the car window. It was a belt buckle.
Zhou Li'an was stunned for a moment.
Mrs. Stone said with a smile: "She has been staying in the carpentry room all night for the past two days, and she also took my gold ring and smelted it to make this gift for you."
"But don't be burdened. I understand Martina's thoughts, just like I once had a moment of love. This should be wonderful for you."
"Besides, you are always welcome to visit our home."
After Zhou Li'an heard these words, if he said there was no fluctuation, it would definitely be a lie.
After people gradually mature, it is difficult to be tempted by so-called love. Love belongs to a certain period.
Perhaps this is why men are always loyal and dedicated.
We always only like 18-year-old girls, because they can always inject a different kind of freshness into the dull consciousness of life.
Of course, there are also some men who are more carefree and not only like 18-year-old girls, but also 19-year-old, 20-year-old, and 21-year-old girls.
Zhou Li'an sneered at these people.
After thinking about it, he pretended to put it in his arms, but actually opened the system space, took out an Indian hair accessory of unknown quality, and handed it to Mrs. Stone: "Please pass it on to me. Thank you Martina for your kindness to me these days.
take care of."
Without further words, he drove off.
…
It was already evening when we returned to Hood Farm.
After filling his stomach, he traveled through time and came.
Tushi Valley is still as prosperous and peaceful as ever.
This means that the expedition team led by Shan Shan has not returned yet; the Great Elder is expected to arrive around the 20th, but there must be errors caused by uncertain factors.
Zhou Li'an was not worried about accidents. Even if he could not bring in more people, Tushi's three hundred warriors armed with steel knives and spears would be enough to protect themselves and massacre the rebellious tribes.
Of course, that's the worst outcome.
The role of horses is fully demonstrated at this moment. If there are cavalry, a cavalry scout team can be formed, and the horse will rush to send the news back early, so that no one will have to think about it here.
"Perhaps we could consider getting some telegraph machines?"
When the power of a wireless telegraph machine is sufficient, the theoretical propagation distance is very far, but in the picture and stone department where there is no text structure, it takes a long time to learn to use the telegraph machine, after all, it involves the translation of shortwave signals.
Even copying Morse code requires a learning process.
This matter is not urgent. The cavalry campaign is already a dimensionality reduction strike. In North America in the early 15th century, there was no need to engage in such high-end information warfare.
All we have to do is push forward one tribe at a time.
"The establishment of culture has a long way to go."
Zhou Li'an took another look at Xue Nu, who was studying hard, and felt a little relieved.
The future of the motherland really lies with the flowers.
It is true that a strong girl makes a country strong!
…
Under a cliff.
The tribe's migration team, which stretched for several hundred meters, slowly stopped and gathered together under the watch of a group of warriors for repairs.
Exhaustion is written on people's faces.
The long journey that lasted for half a month made everyone feel uncomfortable. Some people died from exhaustion on the way, mostly the elderly; but that was also because of their age and physical limit.
It was a great kindness that the Tushi tribesmen were willing to take them on the road instead of killing them on the spot because they were a burden.
"Go and investigate and confirm the final return route."
Climb the mountain and issue an order for the scouts to explore the road.
There were two roads before them.
The canyon in the distance is called the "Mad Cow Rift Valley" among the Tushi people. This is exactly a road created by the migration of bison.
Crossing the canyon, it’s only half a day’s journey to the Tushi Department.
The other option is to avoid the valley and go around the mountains in front of you, which will extend the journey by two days.
The reason why we did not directly choose to go through the Bison Rift Valley was because we were worried about being attacked by the buffalo herd.
Once you take this shortcut, there is no way out.
Once they are attacked by a herd of bison, the number does not need to be too large. Just a few dozen bison are enough to kill an entire tribe of migrating troops in the narrow valley.
If hundreds of bison cross the border, it will be like a hell on earth.
The Tushi tribe, who had replaced steel knives and spears, did not lose their sense and thought that they could fight against the huge herd of bison.
When hunting bison, you can only select the lone ones.
After a long time.
The scout returned and said excitedly: "Chief, the rift valley is very safe. There are birds resting and building nests on the mountain walls. We also found a group of mountain sheep gathering."
After listening to Climbing the Mountain, I immediately became happy...
He was looking forward to going home so much, not only missing his wife and son, but also looking forward to bringing this great victory to the supreme Lord of Balance and showing his worship and devotion to the true God.
Now, the name of the True God has sown seeds in this group of defeated tribes. It is extremely difficult for three hundred warriors armed with weapons to control the migration of nearly a thousand tribes.
It is precisely because the shamans and elders of those tribes are looking forward to meeting the true God that they have been able to move forward steadily for half a month.
After taking a good rest, Climbing the Mountain shouted loudly: "After passing through the rift valley, I will lead you to the Tushi Department and worship the true God!"
"My Lord is tolerant and merciful, and will surely reward you with a stable residence and fresh food to relieve you from the fatigue of the past few days!"
"Let's go, let's go!"
The large group suddenly burst into a noise, just like the last lap of a long-distance race. The referee waved the flag, causing the players to use their last remaining strength and launch a sprint.
Entering the Rift Valley.
Just as the scout said, the valley is quiet, with only the chirping of insects and birds, spreading a sense of tranquility.
If there were a herd of bison stationed there, there would be no such peace and quiet, and all kinds of creatures would avoid it.
An active warrior stretched his bow, shot the goat, and peeled off the skin on the spot as a gift to the true God.
Everyone's face is filled with smiles.
The soldiers longed to return, and the prisoners yearned for the true God.
Their pace speeded up unconsciously, and sweat dripped down their chins from time to time. The old man began to teach the children that they must not be disobedient or talk nonsense when worshiping the true God, but must have supreme reverence.
But just halfway through the journey.
The people climbing the mountain at the front of the team suddenly stopped.
They saw a flock of birds flapping their wings and flying from the sky above the cliffs on both sides. They also saw hawks and vultures circling high in the sky.
Vultures are the messengers of the dead.
They can always foresee the coming of death and arrive in advance, ready to feast on the dead body.
This moment.
The faces of the people climbing the mountain suddenly turned pale. They looked far into the distance and vaguely saw figures standing and walking around like hills in the far distance of the valley.
The huge sense of oppression almost made them suffocate.
"Stop!!"
Climbing the mountain's trembling shouts, the sound was not loud, but it was full of solemnity and severity.
Everyone around has discovered things in the distance.
Herds of cattle, countless herds of bison!!
Once the migrating troops meet them, they will be frightened and the furious group of bison will run wild, charging arbitrarily and unreasonably, without any resistance!!
"Back off, tell the people behind you to exit the valley!!"
The message starts to be passed backward layer by layer.
The crowd panicked, and some people began to flee to the rear. Tushi's soldiers tried to stop them, but were unable to control the situation immediately.
The news has not yet been conveyed to the rear, and the situation is already chaotic.
At this moment, even if he was climbing a mountain, he was still distracted. He seemed to feel the wound in his lower abdomen beginning to move faintly.
The miracle of surviving after being impaled by a bison's horn, I don't think it will happen again.
Finally, the restlessness of the crowd caught the bison's attention.
The bison at the front began to sweep the land with its hoofs, panting angrily, infecting more bison.
"It's too late!"
"No one can outrun these mad cows!!"
"Escape, avoid the cliffs on both sides!!"
But there are only a few people who obey orders.
People who fled in a hurry dropped their luggage and became obstacles to the escape of future generations.
The old people urged the young people, and the women took away the children, but they themselves stood still as if resigned to their fate, looking into the distance with red eyes.
An elder of the tribe shouted——
"Bones!"
"Spend our last blood!"
"Stop this group of mad cows and fight for life for our people!"
His words infected countless old people, both men and women. The extinguished fighting spirit and anger in their eyes were rekindled at this moment.
They came in the opposite direction and stood in the center of the valley, holding their crutches high to form human walls.
"Hahaha, I once hunted a bison alone when I was young! Did you see my one eye? It's the glorious mark left by that battle!"
"I, the warrior of the Little River Department, the one-eyed bull hunter, will defend the last glory of the Little River Department!!"
"Haha, old bones, we will ride the dead souls of the bison and step into the gate of the afterlife!"
Another tribal priest stood up and roared——
"Tushi's coward!"
"You captured and massacred our tribesmen, but led us into the abyss of death!"
"True God?"
"If, as you said, there is a true god coming between heaven and earth..."
"Then, summon your gods!"
"Let us witness together!"
"If there is a true God, He will definitely redeem us!"
"If there is a true God, He will lead us out of the valley of death!"
“Where is the true God?!”
The warriors of Tushi looked embarrassed. Some of them had their eyes red with anger. They actually beheaded the priest on the spot with a butcher knife——
"My Lord cannot be slandered!"
"Those who blaspheme our Lord shall be sentenced to eternal destruction!"
Blood spattered on the old people's bodies. They sneered and sneered. They did not resist or run away, but remained where they were.
Confront the Tushi people and the incoming buffalo herd!
I was also very angry when I climbed the mountain, but I was infected by these old bones.
He took a deep breath, took out the hunting knife from his waist, and walked silently in front of the old people.
Turn around and face the direction of the bison.
He pierced the spear diagonally into the ground, pointed the spearhead forward, and wrapped his arms around the spear to secure it tightly.
Climbing the mountain, he turned his head and looked back, showing a sneer similar to that of a group of old people: "Ignorant and humble people!"
"It is your ungodly heart that has offended God and punished you!"
"Those who do not respect balance will be punished by our Lord for you and other blasphemers!"
"I am willing to bear the coming of God's punishment together with you."
"I, climb the mountain!! The most humble and devout servant of the Lord of Balance, I am willing to go with you ignorant blasphemers to witness!"
"When we go to the gate of life, I will be led by my Lord, and you will face the judgment of the true God!"
"Being turned away from the door to the afterlife!"
"That will be eternal silence!"
"No more reincarnation!"
The angry shouts from the mountain climbers fell.
A group of Tushi warriors looked at each other, then raised their heads high, imitating the way they climbed a mountain, and came to his side.
More and more Tushi warriors are gathering.
He plunged his spear into position, pulled out his hunting knife, and waited quietly for the impact of the buffalo herd.
All this is just to prove and to witness!!
A group of warriors became the first defensive wall, and the old people behind them couldn't help but move their faces, fearing the horrific consequences of the mountain climbing words!!
Climbing the mountain and shouting, the sound shook the rift valley:
"Warriors!"
"Follow me and shout -"
"Balance exists among all things!"
"Praise my Lord, praise the balance!"
The warriors shouted devoutly: "Praise my Lord, praise the balance!!"
distance.
The herd of cattle has begun to gather, more and more horns are pointed at them, and their hooves are trampling the ground, as if they are building up madness.
However, it is also at this moment.
Boom!
Boom boom boom!
A series of explosions sounded without warning, spread, and echoed.
It's like thunder, and it's like the shock of landslides and earth-shattering.
The warriors of Tushi were stunned.
The new warriors from the Earth and Snake Division were still very unfamiliar with this sound, but the original warriors from the Tushi Division started to tremble.
A picture popped up in their minds involuntarily.
On that day, the gods arrived and sent down divine punishment, and thunder swept through the entire Tushi Valley!!
Boom boom boom!!
The sinners who offended the gods were roaring and falling down continuously.
But now, the roaring voice is no longer theirs.
But——
Moo!!!
The bison in the distance let out a shrill wail and began to fall down.
The frightened cattle behind finally began to charge, attacking the people climbing the mountain.
But now, their faces no longer looked like they were brazenly willing to die, but instead boiled with fighting spirit and roared——
"Raise your bow! Shoot!"
"Kill this herd of bison and offer the thickest and softest fur to my Lord!"
Arrows rained down.
They no longer stayed where they were, but instead pulled out their spears, waited for the opportunity, and threw the spears fiercely——
Whoosh whoosh whoosh.
Countless spears fell like heavy rain. Compared with the bows and arrows at the previous moment, this is the real weapon of war!!
The spears pierced the bison's bodies and became an obstacle to their running. Countless spears collided with each other, tearing larger wounds.
One by one, bison were tripped and fell into pieces.
"Our Lord has come to save our humble people!!"
"Warriors, pick up the sharp blades in your hands and chop off the heads of the bison!!!"
Under the sun, hundreds of steel knives reflected the cold light, and the warriors of Tushi bravely charged towards the bison!!