"Stag?"
Chen Yulou was about to follow him into the temple and take a short rest.
The figure paused for a moment, and a trace of uncertainty flashed in his eyes.
You know, a deer is also an elk, and what is an elk? There are four different types in the legend.
It is clearly recorded in the Classic of Mountains and Seas that Si unlike was born in Dongting Lake.
Unfortunately, at the end of the Qing Dynasty, due to natural and man-made disasters, endless hunting, and large-scale capture by invaders, the stag deer became extinct at least twenty years ago.
At least for decades to come.
No trace of wild elk has been seen in the Dongting Lake area.
I don’t know how many people have regretted it.
The immortal riding a deer to the sky only exists in the Qingjuan of Danshu.
From now on, only three out of four deer, elk, and red deer still exist.
Lu Zou Sutai is even more difficult to see, and only a few clues can be found in history books.
In later generations, every time he heard someone mention it, he felt quite emotional.
So much so that during the Republic of China, when some scholars suggested that the stag deer was most likely the four unlike animals recorded in the Classic of Mountains and Seas, he was ridiculed by countless people.
That’s why.
At that time, there were no deer in the vast swamp.
What’s more, the Classic of Mountains and Seas was written thousands of years ago and is so imaginative and transcendent that most people think it is nonsense and arty.
Before coming, Chen Yulou had thought about the different things.
Nothing more.
Even he didn't expect it.
As soon as he landed on the island, Old Uncle Jiu brought him such a big surprise.
“Is it really a deer?”
“A deer that sings, eats apples in the wild, has two horns on its head, and steps on the breeze?”
“Lao Jiu Uncle, please don’t admit your mistake!”
Chen Yulou said in a deep voice while suppressing the surprise in his heart.
"What else could it be if it wasn't a deer?"
"Young shopkeeper...you are talking so much that I, a bigot, like Lao Jiu, can't understand it, but I can still tell the difference between an elk, a horse, and a deer, right?" ”
I noticed the solemnity in his words.
Old Uncle Jiu also stopped subconsciously.
"Then...where is the deer?"
After hearing this, Chen Yulou was already 50% convinced.
Although Old Uncle Jiu is illiterate, he has traveled around the world for many years and is well-informed. Before entering Changsheng Mountain, he was born as an Orion. It’s not that the world is difficult and he really can’t survive, otherwise he would be an old man by now. Orion.
Since he said so.
There must be enough confidence.
“Just keep it in the backyard.”
Old Uncle Jiu pointed to the depths of Junshan Temple, "We went over to take a look at it this morning. It's not small, I'm afraid it weighs a hundred or ten kilograms."
"It wasn't really slaughtered, was it?"
Seeing him grinning, Chen Yulou felt even worse.
Boys on the island, in the past six months, it has been either fish or shrimp, and birds have faded out of their mouths. I finally hunted a deer, and I guess I have already thought about how to make it delicious.
"Should... probably not."
"It's not time to eat yet."
Old Uncle Jiu frowned, but he obviously couldn't guarantee it. He turned around and looked at a waiter next to him, "Old Huang, go to the backyard and take a look. Don't let Those bastards really took action."
"Oh, okay..."
"No need!"
Chen Yulou raised his eyebrows.
The moment Old Uncle Jiu pointed out the direction, a ray of consciousness had already dispersed from his Niwan Palace, tearing open the void and heading straight to the backyard.
At this moment.
Although he is outside the temple gate.
However, the situation in Junshan Temple can be seen at a glance.
There are two entrances to the ancient temple. Behind the main hall is a small courtyard under the cliff, surrounded by high walls and wing rooms on both sides. There is a deep well and towering ancient trees in the courtyard.
A path separates the courtyard.
Each is surrounded by a fence.
It was clearly a garden used by monks in the temple to grow vegetables.
However, the ancient temple was forcibly occupied by water bandits on the lake. After the monks were expelled from the temple, the place became abandoned and overgrown with weeds.
At this moment.
There was a lot of excitement in the backyard.
A group of several men were either sharpening knives or boiling water.
A simple fire pit was set up on the green bricks in the courtyard, with a large iron pot on it. The firewood was burning vigorously, and the well water in the pot was already boiling.
And in the abandoned garden.
A wild animal that is more than half a man tall, with a snow-white body, two horns on its head, hooves as big as a cow, a tail as thin as a donkey, and a long and narrow cheek. It looks three-quarters like a horse and seven-quarters like a deer.
The limbs were tied heavily with thick ropes.
Lying on the ground.
A pair of eyes overflowing with spiritual energy were full of despair and pain at this moment.
Two lines of clear tears kept falling from the corners of my eyes.
A few chirping sounds came from the mouth from time to time.
"Really!"
The moment he saw it, Chen Yulou couldn't help but feel his heart skip a beat.
The reason why elk are called four different things.
It is because it has the characteristics of four animals: deer, horse, cow and donkey.
Just like the legendary dragon.
The antlers are like a deer, the head is like a camel, the eyes are like a rabbit, the neck is like a snake, the belly is like a mirage, the scales are like a fish, the claws are like an eagle, the palms are like a tiger, and the ears are like an ox.
Because of this, the dragon is called the leader of scale insects. It can fly into the sky and dive, and can move clouds and spread rain.
Unfortunately, dragons are elusive and rare to see, but for thousands of years, deer have always lived by the Dongting, so they have become an object worshiped by countless people and considered auspicious. omen.
In the minds of the ancients.
It is an existence that is as famous as the crane after the turtle, dragon, linphoenix.
Looking at its pair of antlers, it already looks majestic.
It is estimated that it has been hiding in Dongting Lake for at least several decades.
You know, Junshan Island is full of people, water bandits are causing trouble on Dongting Lake, and in these years, it has been occupied by the Nine-Headed Dragon and the Black Dragon Seven.
It is hard to imagine how it has survived in the cracks for so many years without being discovered and hunted.
“Almost.”
"Brothers, get ready to take action."
"It's been a long time since I tasted the smell of meat. Today I can finally have a big fucking meal."
The man sharpening the knife by the well. The man, looking at the shining blade, stood up and greeted the men, grinning.
Seriously.
Up to now, they all find it a bit incredible.
In the forest bay near the back mountain and the lake, they had removed the bones countless times, but they had never seen the deer. They didn't know what luck they had today to hunt back such a large deer.
So many brothers on the mountain.
Finally we can eat meat.
“Come.”
“Let’s hold down, you kid, be quick and stew it early, brothers are still waiting to eat big chunks of meat and drink from big bowls.”< br>
Several people clapped their hands and came from around with smiles.
Although this deer is a little small, it can probably cut off a hundred pounds of meat, but mosquitoes are still meat, not to mention that after eating fish and shrimps for more than half a year, they now smell a bit fishy. Disgusting.
“Don’t worry.”
“I don’t want to think about it. What did my brother do before going to the mountain? Didn’t he kill cattle, sheep, pigs and horses?”
Take up the arm. Sleeve, lightly wiped on the blade.
The guy pouted.
Then several people surrounded the deer in the garden.
He still kept saying slang and sayings like, "Don't blame Luer Luer, you are just a dish on the table."
His ancestors were born as butchers.
Grandpa and dad have been killing cattle and sheep all their lives.
In his generation, the butcher's shop was occupied by others, and he had no choice but to seek refuge with the Chen family. Over the years, he followed the men in the mountains and traveled all over the country to fight for the dragon. Unexpectedly, after so many years, he would still have another chance. Opportunity to resume old business.
It is most taboo for people in their profession.
Cattle, sheep, pigs and horses are all living beings after all, and no one is afraid of going to hell after death.
So, before slaughtering, you will read this sentence, just to ask for peace of mind.
"Okay, stop nagging you kid."
"Later, when Old Master Jiu blames you for missing your meal, you will suffer the consequences."
Listening to his muttering, several of the waiters who had gathered around him couldn't help but laugh and curse. .
The guy nodded, lifted up the hem of his sleeve, and wiped it on the blade.
For a moment, the boning knife splashed with cold light.
The deer seemed to be aware of its upcoming fate, struggling desperately, and its chirping was even more shrill.
But this obviously cannot stop a few guys. He stepped forward with the knife, glanced over, and took a deep breath. The fastest way to kill pigs and sheep was to slit the throat with a knife.
Three to five minutes at most.
Even the six or seven-year-old cow can no longer move.
Brush——
Raise your hand and swipe across it.
The cold light shone on the boning knife.
The deer's eyes were even more desperate, with tears welling up in its eyes. It had been hiding on Junshan Island for many years, and it never thought that it would end up like the meat in the pot today.
Just...
The moment the long knife stabbed his throat.
Suddenly, an invisible energy descended from the sky, knocking the extremely sharp boning knife to the ground and breaking it into two pieces.
"This..."
"Who?"
The deer, who thought it was a dead end, suddenly had his pupils widened.
Not only it.
The guys outside felt like they were facing a formidable enemy. They thought water bandits had arrived on the island. They looked at each other, their horns crossed, their minds were spinning fast, and they were already thinking of countermeasures.
but.
Waiting for a few people to make any move.
A calm voice suddenly came from a distance.
“It’s me!”
A few people looked up subconsciously.
Only then did he see a group of more than ten people emerge from the corridor of the apse.
The person walking at the front was wearing a green shirt and had an extraordinary demeanor.
"The boss?"
The waiters looked in disbelief.
I thought it was an enemy attack, but I didn’t expect that what was waiting for me would be the boss.
In addition to him, Lao Jiuye, Kunlun, Huamaguai and Miss Hong are also on the list.
“Fortunately, okay…”
“You bastards, luckily I started a step too late, otherwise I wouldn’t have been able to save you.”
Bypassing Chen Yulou , Old Uncle Jiu quickly stepped forward and looked at the deer in the garden. Although its limbs were still tied, it was not in trouble and was still alive and well. For a moment, he couldn't help but let out a long sigh of relief.
Just outside.
He could clearly see the appearance of the young shopkeeper.
This is going to be ripped off.
It’s unclear how much trouble there will be.
“Huh?”
Hear this.
Several of the guys even looked at each other.
This is not the order you gave me to kill the deer for dinner. You also said that the brothers should beat the teeth as a sacrifice.
However, it seems that the atmosphere is obviously not right at the moment, and a few people only dare to make a few slanderous remarks, but how dare they say it openly.
“Ah what?”
Old Uncle Jiu also secretly wiped his hands in a cold sweat.
He glanced at them and winked.
A few people understood instantly and walked aside with grimaces.
"Young shopkeeper, look, this is the deer that the brothers hunted back from the back mountain this morning..."
Seeing that the deer looked strange, shaped like a mountain spirit, it happened to be... Its aura is clear and transparent, not sinister at all, but instead gives people a sense of being a strange beast that has transcended the world.
How can a group of people endure it?
They all gathered around.
Across the fence, I looked at him with surprise.
“Is this the deer?”
“Is it the one that Tieguai Li rode?”
“I heard that hundreds of years ago, here at Dongting Lake It was everywhere. I thought it was a rumor, but I didn’t expect it to be true.”
"The crane is a fairy bird, the deer is an auspicious beast, and the crane and the deer spring together, right?"
Although all of you present are old people who have seen people, have you ever seen this kind of thing with your own eyes? An auspicious beast that only exists in legends.
Even a few people have lived by the Dongting Lake for generations.
I have only heard it through word of mouth.
Had this happened hundreds of years ago, this would have been regarded as auspicious blessings from heaven.
"It's a good sign, shopkeeper. Just when you are about to land on the island to practice, the deer that has not been seen for a hundred years appears from the mountain. Doesn't it mean..."
The kidnapper held his fists and said with a smile.
However.
Before he could finish his sentence, Chen Yulou laughed and scolded him back.
“You’re the only one who knows how to flatter me.”
"When I am the emperor, why should I do this auspicious blessing thing?"
But, even though I said this, I couldn't help but feel a little surprised in my heart.
As he said, the shadow of a deer has not been seen on Dongting Lake for at least a hundred years. This sudden appearance is indeed a good sign.
“It’s so beautiful.”
“It’s all white, not even a trace of color.”
Hua Ling leaned against the fence, her little face full of joy.
Compared to the sighs of Chen Yulou and others.
What surprised her even more was that this strange beast turned out to be so outstanding.
You know, after being in the world for so long, she has encountered many monsters and beasts, but even Luofu, who is covered in colorful bodies, is too cold and cold, making her feel inaccessible.
As for the old ape being too ferocious, the two-headed armored beast senior and Chuchen are even more irrelevant.
They say the crane is graceful.
But until now, she has only been seen in paintings and calligraphy.
Unexpectedly, today I had the opportunity to see the legendary elk first.
Especially the sound of yoyo, which sounds indescribably ethereal.
“Uncle Jiu, let someone untie the rope.”
Chen Yulou became more and more delighted as he watched, and immediately called out to Old Uncle Jiu.
Maybe he has stayed in the paradise of Junshan Island for a long time.
This elk is extremely spiritual.
The eyes are clear and agile, as if they can understand human nature deeply.
"This... young shopkeeper, this cannot be solved casually. You don't know how many guys were dispatched early in the morning and how much effort it took to hunt it back."
"If you untie the rope, I'm afraid you will be gone in the blink of an eye."
Hearing what Chen Yulou said.
Old Uncle Jiu immediately waved his hands repeatedly.
“Don’t worry.”
“As long as I am here, it can’t get out of this ancient temple.”
Chen Yulou shook his head and smiled.
Seeing that he didn’t look like a joke, Old Uncle Jiu hesitated and had no choice but to agree.
I greeted a few guys.
A few people approached carefully and untied the ropes one by one. The elk seemed to know that it was free again, and jumped up from the ground with great ease.
Later.
In the astonished eyes of everyone.
He really didn’t escape.
Instead, he walked along the open door on the fence and walked step by step outside Chen Yulou.
See this scene.
In an instant, the whole courtyard became silent. No one even dared to breathe too loudly. They just stared at the elk's every move with their eyes wide open, for fear of disturbing it.
Uncle Jiu and his group looked even more worried.
The body is tight.
Obviously ready to take action at any time.
But Chen Yulou remained calm as always, just shaking his head vaguely at a few people.
Later.
The elk walked all the way outside him, raised its head and lightly rubbed his arm.
The eyes showed intimacy...and gratitude.
See this situation.
Even if it was Chen Yulou, a smile could not help but appear on his face.
Gently stroked its majestic and beautiful head corners.
"A very spiritual deer."
"I heard that in ancient times there was a silver-white elk that lived in Daze, so it was also called Baize."
"I see that you have extraordinary aura today. How about calling me Bai Ze?" (End of Chapter)