The daily necessities of the wild tribes are all processed from local materials, such as flax and kudzu for thread and cloth, animal skins sewn into clothing and mattresses, cut bamboo and wood for making tools, as well as stone tools, bone tools, and pottery tools.
In that place and in that era, the concepts of "tool" and "ware" were different. Not everything could be called a "ware". "Qi" represented preciousness and rarity, and even
Symbolizes some mysterious power.
Hard stone can be processed into various cutting and chopping tools, while pottery must be fired with special clay and a special method. As for metal utensils, it is difficult for ordinary tribes to obtain them, and ordinary people cannot process them at all.
All kinds of metals are made by tempering the essence of earth and minerals. Those monks with advanced realms can use their powerful magic power and incredible supernatural powers to condense the physical essence from the ores and obtain metals. Therefore, metal casting and forging tools are called "tools"
", it requires magical power to appear.
As far as Ruoshan knew, far away from the mountains, in the vast and densely populated plains, in those countries with majestic and prosperous city walls, there were masters who taught the public how to set up furnaces to smelt metal. There was no need to borrow the magical power of the monks. But to do so
It requires a huge amount of manpower and material resources, and an even larger group of people to work to support these people. This is something that the tribes in the wilderness simply cannot imagine. Even if they were as powerful as the Qingshui Clan in the past, it would be impossible to organize their tribesmen to mine.
metallurgy.
The metal artifacts in the deep mountain tribes mainly come from two sources. One is brought by traders who have traveled long distances from outside the mountains to enter the Qingshui Clan's walled city, and the other is refined from ores by monks with advanced cultivation levels using magical powers.
Among the tribes in this area, few people used mana to refine metals. In the past, they would exchange a small amount with other things in the Qingshui Clan's stronghold.
A very important part of those rare metal artifacts were given by the mountain gods. The mountain gods once told the tribes in this area what kinds of ores were found in the mountains. If they found them during hunting or gathering, they could take some back to the village and then use them.
The priest places it on the altar and performs specific rituals to worship the mountain gods. When the mountain gods are in a good mood, they may use their great supernatural powers to process some metal objects for them.
Of course, the Qingshui clan got the most, and each tribe mainly went to the Qingshui clan's walled city to exchange. All supplies that could be called "vessels" were treasures in the eyes of the clan, and would be carefully preserved and passed down from generation to generation. But now.
The mountain gods disappeared, the Qingshui clan was destroyed, and this source of metal artifacts was also cut off.
In fact, with the power of mountains and waters, they are already fifth-level monks. Of course, their magical powers can also be used to refine different metals from various ores. However, the spells they practice are not good at this, and doing so requires a lot of energy.
A lot of energy, even half the result with twice the result, so it is rarely done in normal times.
But in recent years, Ruoshan has also taken action. The few weapons used by the tribe with fine steel arrow clusters and spear points have been damaged from time to time. Ruoshan puts them on the altar to worship and pray to the mountain god as usual. These arrow clusters
Sure enough, both the hook and the tip of the shuttle were repaired. The tribesmen still thought it was the mountain god appearing, but it was actually Ruoshan who was casting a spell in secret.
**Sines and bones are a very special material, which can be used as both a weapon and a tool. If ordinary muscles and bones are condensed with magical powers, their meaning is of little significance, but the three-level monsters such as the white feathered Gu eagles hunted today
The sinews and bones of a bird are already natural tools for making weapons. Its sinews can be made into the best bowstrings and ropes, and its bones can be used to make the sharpest weapons. It is also extremely tough and not easily damaged. After killing this monster bird,
It is also a big gain for this tribe.
The main wing bone of the White Feathered Gu Eagle, which is equivalent to a human upper arm bone, is the toughest bone of this monster bird and can be used directly as a weapon. As long as the strength is enough, it can smash boulders by dancing it. Panhu takes a sip
It bit the top of the wing bone. Although it did not bite it into pieces or penetrate it, it left four shallow teeth marks. This is impossible for an ordinary dog to have.
Ruoshan saw these tooth marks and asked in surprise: "You treated Panhu's injuries today. Didn't his dog teeth get chipped?"
Ruoshui replied: "There's nothing wrong with its teeth, it's just a gash on its shoulder."
Ruoshan took the wing bone and rubbed it for a long time, then pulled out a knife and lightly scratched it a few times, without leaving any trace. He narrowed his eyes and said: "During the day, we were still talking about whether Panhu was expected to become a general.
A spiritual beast. It seems that it is really no ordinary dog. It has been gifted with magical powers and is just about to develop its spiritual wisdom."
Ruoshui pondered and said: "The channeling years of a ** are often very long. If it is lucky enough, it may even enter the four realms and transform into a human form. But with your longevity and mine, I wonder if we can see this day? Let alone this day.
A dog’s chance, can it wait until this day?”
Ruoshan: "I hope we can see it, and it can wait."
Ruoshui thought for a while and then reminded: "I saw Panhu's actions clearly during the day. Although it is not the opponent of the three-level demon bird, it cannot even be said to have entered the first level, but it has opened up its innate magical powers.
As long as it is well trained, ordinary beasts such as wolves, bears, tigers and leopards are no longer its opponents. The tribesmen can take it with them when they go hunting, and it is a good guardian beast."
Ruoshan looked at the wing bone in his hand and smiled: "It may not be appropriate to train. Let's teach it like other tribesmen. It doesn't think of itself as a dog at all. It will also learn to do what the tribesmen are doing.
Yes, but you must teach it well not to cause trouble outside."
At this time, the grass stem used as a wick had burned out, and the night had darkened. Ruoshui finally stood up to say goodbye, and Ruoshan asked quietly: "Ah Shui, do you really want to leave?"
Ruoshui stood still in front of the door of the stone house. What was left to Ruoshan was her graceful back. She replied calmly: "I have not left, I am still in the clan."
Ruoshan: "This is the first time in so many years that I lit up the lamp. You entered my house but did not stay until dawn."
Ruoshui: "I have said some things back then, as long as you can do it! I have been waiting for the day when you can do it." After saying this, she walked out of the house and disappeared into the night. Ruoshan let out a long sigh in the darkness.
…
Huwa had a dream that night, probably because of what Master Shan said. Although he didn't understand what he said, he was very impressed. The child only vaguely understood one of them, which was the explanation of "metaphor" - for example, some
The stone looked like an egg. So he dreamed of a stone that looked like an egg. Then the stone cracked open like an egg, and a chick popped out. Then the chick grew into a giant bird that soared in the sky.
Dreams are often chaotic and incoherent fragments, and they are often very absurd. Then Huwa dreamed of many eggs-like stones. He seemed to be able to reach out and grab those stones from a distance, just like the strange bird he saw during the day.
.Although these are fragments of dreams, Huwa remembered them very clearly and did not forget them at all after waking up.
Huwa had another very strange dream that night. He saw a wonderful figure on a beautiful mountain. He had never seen such a scene before. It did not belong to this wild mountain at all, but he was there.
I saw it in my dream. The scene in the dream was very ethereal but very complete. Whether it was the scenery of the landscape or the grace of the figures, it all felt so beautiful to Huwa.
Such a young child may not understand what beauty is, but he naturally feels that this is the beauty he appreciates, with an indescribable yearning and desire. The dream is so ethereal that after waking up, only
It was a vague impression that Huwa couldn't recall clearly. But in the dream, he had an inexplicable feeling that he had or would have a very special relationship with that person.
When does the so-called life begin? It has two origins. It can be said to be when a person is born, or when a person leaves his earliest memories. When an adult recalls the past, it can be traced back to
What is the earliest memory? This is the beginning of his life experience.
The age at which people begin to remember things ranges from three to four years old. Most people cannot remember earlier experiences as adults. For example, when Ruoshan recalls his own life, the earliest scene in his memory is following the previous patriarch in the village.
Worship the mountain god in front of the central altar.
At this moment, Huwa did not realize that what he experienced today was the beginning of his life memory. Many years later, the earliest thing he could remember was the light he saw at night and the sound of the mountain.
What his grandfather said, and then he had that dream again at night. Especially that dream, which was very vague and vague at the time, appeared repeatedly in his childhood and into his adolescence.
…
When the rooster crows the next day, Panhu still jumps up from the ground and rushes out of the house excitedly to watch the fun. He seems to have forgotten that he is still injured, but his steps are shaky when walking upright, and he is obviously still a little dizzy.
He got up and shouted: "Panhu, be careful, you have to hide today!"
The strange bird that appeared yesterday had already made him feel the unknown danger. Not only Huwa and Panhu, but also all the tribesmen were hiding well in hidden corners. Maybe it was because of his good luck yesterday that there was no one there early this morning.
Not a single bird of prey pounced, and everyone waited in vain for a long time.
But what is gratifying is that today, the tribe shared the meat of the strange bird. The strange bird was very big, and the meat was carefully cut into many pieces. Each tribe member could get one or two pieces. Everyone was very happy.
I'm so happy. These bird meats were sacrificed to the mountain gods yesterday. They seemed to have been refined by some kind of divine power. They were still as fresh as ever after being stored for a whole day. After being cooked, the meat and soup taste particularly delicious.
Not long after eating the meat, almost everyone could feel a wave of heat rising from their lower abdomen, and their whole body was warm. There was a restless power that made people energetic, as if they had endless energy. Ruoshan immediately ordered the organization
The tribesmen go out to work, doing the most strenuous physical work in order to vent their energy. In fact, it is also to dissolve the medicinal power in the demonic bird meat.
Ruoshui once said that this meat is very tonic, but of course he meant something else. This kind of demon bird meat can replenish vitality and strengthen muscles and bones, but its medicinal properties are too strong and cannot be eaten directly by the tribe. Yesterday, she secretly cast a spell to deal with it, and it was placed today
Eat for better absorption and digestion.
The adults began their daily work again, leaving behind children running all over the village screaming and screaming. The children were playing very lively and energetically today. If it weren't for the care of several elders, some of them might have been injured.
.An unexpected thing happened in the village that day - the dog went crazy.