"Sea tribe?" Liu Zhen was truly bewildered, "Hailun, youre not saying that apart from the mainlands Bimon beastmen evolving into intelligent beings, even the fish and shrimp in the sea have evolved too, right?"
"The whole world is much bigger than you and I can imagine, dear Richard." Helen picked up a stick and poked at the fire. "The Aegean continent that we and humanity have been fighting over for so long is just this pile of bonfires, and the entire world is as big as this island! Why cant the races in the sea evolve into intelligent beings?"
"I believe this." Liu Zhenhong nodded.
"Besides the Aegean continent, in the distant east, there is a powerful Silk Continent, and in the south, there is a rich and fertile Xisa Continent." Helen said: "This is just what we know, and the vastness of the ocean is even more infinite. According to some records left behind by human Dragon Knights before, when they flew over the ocean, they found that the entire worlds ocean territory was much wider than the land."
"Water is the source of life." Liu Zhen felt that saying such things now could particularly show off his wisdom.
Helen stared at Liu Zhen for a long time, with a mixture of emotions that were hard to put into words.
"Ah, I see, dear Richard." Helen said in a hushed tone: "From the moment I first laid eyes on you, I was moved by your will to survive and optimistic spirit in adversity. Although you may not look very good, you have a heart of gold, which can be seen from how you pamper that beast of misfortune. Even after learning about Guos true identity, you refused to abandon it, and you often say things that contain great wisdom, words that even the great Shaman Vian cannot express so succinctly. Are you truly a gift from the God of War to the Kingdom of Bimon?"
"Im not sure about anything else." Liu Zhen said with a numb and stiff tone: "The War God must have given me to you, theres no need to doubt that."
"The God of War has given you to the Kingdom of Bimon, but we are still stuck on this desolate island. In a year with four seasons, how many ships dare to pass by here? The road home is far and unreachable..." Helen sighed.
"Are the Hai just that powerful?" Liu Zhen was still a bit skeptical, "You say you dont allow us to take the sea route, and we wont go?"
"In the sea tribe, there are some incredibly powerful warriors, such as the Benilu whale warriors who wield giant iron anchors from sunken ships as their weapons. They are not something that any wooden ship from the mainland can match. The sea tribe also has its own territory and its own country, and they have wars with each other. The one located near the kingdom of Bimon is the famous Xiyaha sea tribe." Helun said: "Humans and the coastal areas of Bimon, they will not invade, and they allow you to fish, but they absolutely do not allow fleets carrying troops to fly overhead, they think thats a provocation against their dignity. Only the particularly powerful countries on each continent can obtain the sea tribes navigation permit by paying tribute to the sea tribe every year, and only then can they sail cargo ships for commercial trade across the oceans."
"So, does the Kingdom of Baimon have such merchant ships that have obtained permission and recognition from the Sea Clan?" Liu Zhens heart tightened. If whales could turn into humans, oh dear, Liu Zhen didnt dare to think about it anymore. If the Sea Clan was really so powerful, wanting to take Little Fox home would be purely nonsense.
The little fox shook its head.
"My day! So its hopeless to go home?" Liu was shocked and almost fainted.
"This is the Sea Clans public sea area, those shameless desert human robbers just want to go back on their way, they are also very afraid of the Sea Clan." Little Fox said: "I can understand their language, I know that this ship is a fake merchant ship, the signs and hull marks representing the merchant identity are all forged."
"Haha......" Liu Zhen said with a sly smile: "Their guts are really something to behold."
"Theyre also in on the adventure!" said the little fox. "The rulers of the desert human kingdom are extremely lustful, they like to occupy many beauties to fill their harem, and the laws of their country allow each man to have four wives. Those desert bandits wanted to sail the ship back to the port of the northeastern human kingdom first, and then quietly return to their desert nation, didnt you see? They put us in boxes just to avoid everyones attention. Its just that they didnt expect to encounter a storm at sea as soon as they set off, and now were all doomed!"
"To satisfy the monarchs private desires and gain power, these people have also racked their brains." Liu Zhen said with a cold smile, "They really deserved it!"
"Humans on the Aegean continent have abandoned their original identity, becoming narrow-minded and selfish. For the sake of profit and to curry favor with the powerful, they would even sell out their closest relatives. The sea tribe has also suffered at their hands, which is why they especially despise the creatures of the Aegean continent. In fact, only humans on the Aegean continent are capable of building ships for ocean voyages; other living beings do not possess such immense manpower and technology."
"One rod has capsized a boat of people!" Liu Zhenhong shrugged his shoulders, "No hope now!"
"Perhaps the God of War will take pity on us and grant us a miracle." Helen looked at Liu Zhen, who seemed to be full of confidence.
"Are there any monsters among the fish in the sea?" Liu Zhens eyes suddenly started rolling around.
"Of course there is." The little fox hesitated for a moment before telling the truth.
"Thats settled then." Liu Zhenhong burst out laughing: "You just said it yourself, youre a Soul Singer, able to summon sea monsters as pets with your Spiritual War Song, and Im also a natural-born Soul Singer. Why dont we each tame one sea monster, build a wooden raft, and have the monsters pull the raft back? Thats all there is to it."
"But sea monsters all live in the deep sea on the seabed, how can we summon them and communicate with them?" Helen raised a difficult question.
"Really......" Liu Zhen was taken aback, stroking his chin in thought for a moment. "If we cant catch the ones in the sea, then lets catch the ones in the sky. Lets get a few big birds to do some hard labor. Ive seen several large birds flying over the island these past few days, they seem to be fish eagles. What if we catch them?"
"Is this possible......" Helens face was difficult to look at, "The pets we recruit must be treated with a sincere heart! They must be treated as their own family members, doing so is too selfish?"
"As long as you bring it back to your hometown, even if you treat it like a grandfather, no one will say anything!" Liu Zhen said.
"But we soul singers can only summon one magical pet, and if the pet doesnt die in battle or of natural causes, we have to abide by the contract and cant summon another. Although my original pet died gloriously in the last battle with the desert bandits, I can summon another beast as a pet... But..." Little Fox said awkwardly: "If we really go back to our hometown, a big bird pet like Fish Eagle would make us a laughing stock among other altar priests."
"Laugh to death, then laugh to death! Its better than staying on this island anyway!" Liu Zhen said with a careless tone: "Besides, you have to go back and avenge them, right? So many sisters and family members died at the hands of those bandits. What can be done on this godforsaken island?"
At the mention of revenge, Little Foxs eyes reddened again.
"Look at this broken mouth of mine!" Liu Zhen regretted a bit.
"Compared to the deep-seated hatred between the Han and Hu tribes, the glory of worship is indeed not a burden!" The little fox wiped away its tears and said.
"Also, Helen... " Liu Zhen asked cautiously: "Isnt the Hai tribe very much against unauthorized ships passing through their territory? What if our raft encounters them, wont we be attacked?"
"Agreed!" Helen replied succinctly.
"Then quickly tell me that magic that burns life, am I not a born soul singer? In case it doesnt work, Ill use that trick and we can all scatter!" Liu Zhens true nature as a desperate fugitive emerged again.
"Im sorry..." Helen said regretfully: "Dear Richard, the Soul Singer has not yet reached the realm of using life magic. Only after comprehending the Frenzied War Song and advancing to become a War Priest can one possess the right to burn life. If I could comprehend the power of burning life, perhaps I wouldnt have seen you today either. Although burning life is considered suicidal behavior compared to becoming a Monk, the War Gods teachings strictly dictate that suicide is the act of a coward, and after death, one cannot enter the Soul Haven of Bimon. But in the face of our tribe being slaughtered, I will undoubtedly follow in the footsteps of those predecessors from the Hailar War without hesitation."
Without a trump card, relying on just the two of us is a bit precarious. Liu Zhens heart was also filled with apprehension.
"Are we going home now?" Helen looked at Lius shocked face with a dependent expression.
"Back!" Liu Zhen was shocked by her glance, and his heroic spirit suddenly rose, "To hell with it, the sea is so big, how can it be so coincidental!"
"Do you know?" Helen said emotionally, stroking Lius face. "When I first saw you, I thought you were a timid and lazy Pighead person! Who would have thought that the War God gave me the best warrior."
"Are you a Pig-headed Man?" Liu Zhen was touching his own nose, awkwardly smiling and said: "My current appearance is very much like a pig head."
"The man who attracts the most beautiful fox tribe girl, cant just have a good-looking appearance, you think our fox tribe girls are too shallow?" Helen pouted.
Grandma, Little Hoofs every move is so seductive! Liu Zhen was taken aback and turned his face away, pouting.
"Hows the Pig-headed Man doing in your place?" Liu Zhen thought to himself, calculating what identity he would take on if he were to return to Xiao Hu Li and the others. Appearing as a human was clearly not possible, not to mention the vague hostile relationship between the Bammon and humans, but even with his current appearance, its unlikely anyone would believe him.
"In the land of Bimun, all nobles are a warrior race, and their profession is to protect civilians. When war breaks out, they take up their swords and shields to prove their bravery. But our Fox tribe is the only noble family that cannot go to battle. Among my people, except for the sacred altar priests who possess magical creatures, most of them usually hold quills and scales instead of swords and shields. So the king gave us the strongest warriors from Bimun, the giant elephant warriors of the Olfen tribe, and the Pig-faced people of the Matchika tribe, who have the strongest reproductive ability and the largest population." The little fox glanced at Liu Zhen.
"It turned out that the Pigu tribe was your vassal." Liu Zhens expression changed instantly.
Helen covered her mouth and giggled a few times, continuing to say: "The population of the Elephant Tribe has always been at a very low level due to their excessive pickiness about food and their low fertility rate. However, the terrifying power of the Elephant Tribe makes up for this. Looking across the entire continent, only the Titan Giant Tribe, which is equally rare in number, can match the strength of the Elephant Warriors. Even young children of the Orphen tribe who have not yet come of age can easily defeat most of the Mong Beastmen. Its because of this that many human warriors like to decorate their walls with elephant tusks to show off their bravery. The Pig-faced people of the Pigg Tribe are naturally lazy, but their super-strong digestive power and terrifying reproductive ability make them the largest branch in the Mong, occupying one-sixth of the total population of the Mong. When the number of Pigg Tribes accounted for one-sixth of the total population of the Mong, the King and Elders of the Mong had to study and decide to implement planned parenthood on the Pigg Tribe. The combat power of the Pigg Tribe is also considered upper-middle in the Mong. Although their bodies are more fat than muscle, a large number of ants can still kill an elephant. Regardless of who the opponent is, the population of 800,000 after planned parenthood is still shocking."
"Unbelievable?" Liu Zhen was somewhat impressed by this so-called Bimon Elder Hall, and they had even thought of family planning, which was really not simple.
"Dear Richard, you dont need to have these worries." Helen exclaimed excitedly: "You are a born soul singer, the Elders Court and the Temple will give you the highest courtesy."
"My little girl!" Liu Zhen was shocked and sighed, "Then do you know or not, Im actually not a Pig-Faced Man of the Matchless Tribe? Im an authentic human being!"
"I dont believe it!" Helens head shook like a rattle drum, "Humans can only resonate with magic, how is it possible to use the Bimon War Song? At first, I saw your black hair and thought you were from the magical tribe that disappeared thousands of years ago. But then I thought about the ancient records which said the magical tribe had purple hair and silver pupils, so I thought you were a brave warrior given to us by the war god Kampas, but theres no human with black hair on this entire continent!"
"How the hell would I know!" Liu Zhen was shocked and puzzled: "Im born this way, my nose isnt broken, mom, Im also a handsome man."
"You think Im joking, dont you?" Helen smiled and then turned serious: "Dear Richard, if we were back in our beloved Montenegro, this kind of joke wouldnt be allowed. Youd be dragged to the stake and burned for spreading heresy!"
"What?" Lius hair stood on end.
"Promise me." Helen stared at his face.
Liu Zhen was extremely resentful, not only had he changed his name, but also switched to a new identity, and even lost the chance to be human, yet still ended up being of the same kind as pigs! If my brother finds out about this, Ill be beaten to death!
"Promise me..." Helen said with a coquettish voice, shaking Lius arm.
Looking at Helens beautiful face and enchanting voice, Liu was shocked and nodded his head as if possessed by a ghost.
"Richard, I really love you!" The little fox pounced into his arms and gave him a flurry of kisses.
"How old are you this year, Helen?" Liu Zhens eyes rolled around and he started to get a bad idea.
"Its fifteen!" Helen replied proudly.
"What?" Lius passion was extinguished halfway, and his mouth was wide open like the salted fish left on the ground.
How is this possible? At 15 years old, her figure has already developed like this? Liu Zhen was swallowing hard, his heart racing with turmoil.
"Someone just had a coming-of-age ceremony, yeah! Richard, can you smell the fragrance on me?" The little fox covered the wolf skin blanket tightly and asked Liu Zhen.
"I smelled it." Liu Zhen thought about what would happen in our country if he had a relationship with a 15-year-old girl, and the conclusion was a gunshot.
"Does it smell good or bad?" The little fox asked Liu Zhen excitedly.
"My little aunt, stop tempting me!" Liu Zhenhong shouted in his heart.
"Whats wrong with you, Richard?" Helen stared at Liu Zhen who was dazed.
"In your country, and......" Liu Zhen stunned touched his head, gritted his teeth and asked: "And... a 15-year-old girl... well... Im just making an example... what if something happens with a 15-year-old girl, will you be sentenced to death?"
"How bad you are!" Helens face was flushed with two red clouds.
"Im just asking casually, making an analogy." Liu Zhen was completely unresponsive.
"Im not going to bother with you!" The little fox pouted, turning her head away, and a few strands of her lovely red hair brushed against Lius face, bringing with them a pleasant fragrance.
"I was just kidding..." Liu Zhen also pretended to be cool, "Look at you..."
"I knew my Richard wasnt as bad as those wicked humans!" The little fox chuckled again.
"This hat is big enough!" Liu Zhen thought to himself.
"The flower crown, that is chastity, is especially important for a priestess. Getting married too early will weigh her down with domestic duties and prevent her from making progress in martial songs. Therefore, the kingdom of Mong has strict restrictions on the age at which a priestess can get married - it must be eighteen years old or above, otherwise the temple will cancel her priestess title as punishment." Little Fox said solemnly.
Liu Zhen was originally going to ask if having an affair behind someones back counted or not, but thought better of it and didnt ask.
"Will you protect me from now on, Richard?" The little fox gently wrapped itself around Lius neck, its breath as sweet as orchids.
"That goes without saying." Liu Zhenhong wiped his massive nostrils.
"Thats great!" The little fox hugged him tightly.
The Shaolin Temple under the coconut shell has reopened on the edge of emotion and ethics again.
"Boom boom boom......"
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This chapter is dedicated to "Starting Again from Today" brother.
It was your suggestion that I cast Stephen Chow as the lead, apart from being a bit short, everything else fits my idea.
As promised, this chapter is an extra reward. There will be another update tonight.
BBQ~~ On a rainy day I think Liu Zhens umbrella is not needed.
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