Shao Xuan's second hunting trip was about to begin. Although he really wanted to study the new traps set by Old Ke, and felt that he was so close to deciphering them, he did not have much time to spend on traps and lassos. It had been nineteen days since the last hunting group left, and it would only take a few days for them to return. Now, Shao Xuan's hunting group was preparing for their return.
Shao Xuan's second hunting trip was about to begin, and it was also the third hunting trip for his hunting group this year. According to the old rules, there would be more new warriors in the third hunting trip, and in order to take care of these new warriors, there would naturally be more people to watch over them. According to Shao Xuan's estimation, there would be about fifty more warriors in the hunting group this time.
For example, Sai, who used to cause trouble to Shao Xuan, would also join the hunting group this time. Sai's father did not join the previous few hunts this year in order to train his son. Fortunately, there were many people fishing near the mountain foot area, and their food storage was not as good as the people in the mountains. Therefore, they could only target the fish in the water. Even if the energy contained in the fish was not as good as that of the ferocious beasts in the forest, at least they would not starve.
Old Ke didn't ask Shao Xuan to go to the training ground anymore. Instead, he wanted to use the next few days to craft a few more stoneware. The stones used were all rewarded by the Latter Shamans and the chief, so naturally, the stoneware would not be bad.
Caesar probably knew that Shao Xuan was going to leave again, so he had been following Shao Xuan closely these days. Sometimes he would even whine and cuddle with Shao Xuan like a spoiled child.
Shao Xuan did not know if it was his illusion, but he felt that Caesar seemed to have grown bigger and stronger after eating ferocious beast meat for ten days. Caesar liked the ferocious beast meat that Shao Xuan brought back, and his favorite was the Thorn Black Wind meat. After eating it, he did not even want to eat fish anymore, because he had become picky.
There was still a lot of ferocious beast meat left in the wooden house. Shao Xuan took most of it to Old Ke's house. It was enough for Old Ke and Caesar to eat for ten days. Shao Xuan did not have to worry about them going hungry when he went hunting.
While he was talking with Old Ke about what kind of traps to use on ferocious beasts, Shao Xuan heard someone calling his name from outside.
Old Ke nodded outside, and signaled Shao Xuan to go outside.
He lifted the curtain and went out. He saw Tuo standing outside, and Keke was not with him.
"I went to your house and didn't see anyone. You are here." Tuo waved to Shao Xuan, "The Shaman is looking for you."
Old Ke's eyelids twitched, and he stopped polishing.
Since the Shaman was looking for him, he could not delay. Shao Xuan greeted Old Ke and asked Caesar to go inside. He followed Tuo up the mountain.
He was about to go hunting. Why was the Shaman looking for him now?
It was still the same stone house where he had talked with Shao Xuan after paying respects to the ancestors. It was the Shaman's guest house, and he usually talked there.
Big Head Ta was standing outside the stone house. When he saw Shao Xuan, he showed a rare smile.
Tuo did not follow him in. Only the Shaman was in the house, sitting on a straw mat with a faint smile. He looked amiable, but no one could tell what he was thinking.
Seeing Shao Xuan come in, the Shaman pointed at another straw mat in front of him, and signaled Shao Xuan to sit down and talk.
Shao Xuan bowed and sat down with his legs crossed, waiting for the Shaman to ask him questions.
The Shaman looked at Shao Xuan quietly, and was not in a hurry to ask. Shao Xuan did not say anything either. He was not in a hurry, and could wait.
After a while, the smile on the Shaman's face deepened. He said slowly, "Let me see your totem patterns."
Shao Xuan was mentally prepared when he saw Ta at the door, so he was not surprised at all. He activated the totem power in his body, and a clear totem pattern appeared on his face. At the same time, a flame pattern appeared on his arm, which was not covered. It went over his shoulder and spread to more than the length of his palm.
Looking at the totem pattern on Shao Xuan's arm, the Shaman nodded, "You are indeed very good. No wonder Ta wants to transfer you to his hunting group."
Advance group?
Shao Xuan had guessed it before. But because he had heard Lang Ga and the others say that it was very difficult to be in the advance group, Shao Xuan thought that a new warrior like himself who had just awakened this year would not be chosen. But it turned out to be true.
What was the difference between the advance group and other hunting groups? Shao Xuan did not know. Only those who were in the advance group would know about their hunting activities. Those who were not in the advance group would not know. However, according to Lang Ga and the others' gossip, the advance group had their own extra tasks.
No matter what, it was undeniable that the advance group would encounter more troubles. What happened to the hunting group alone was enough to annoy Shao Xuan. He knew himself well. Although he was improving faster than others, he was still a junior totem warrior who had just awakened. Wasn't Ta afraid that he would be a burden?
What were these people thinking?!
"I don't think I have that kind of ability." Shao Xuan said.
"That's true. Normally, people who join the advance group are intermediate totem warriors, or are about to become intermediate totem warriors. You are still too early. But Ta thinks highly of your ability, so he came to me personally to propose to you. He wants you to join the advance group. "The Shaman said.
Thinks highly of my ability? What ability? Shao Xuan was confused, but soon he knew the answer.
What did people in the tribe envy Shao Xuan the most? The protection of the ancestors!
Seeing that Shao Xuan was silent and embarrassed, the Shaman continued, "Don't worry. If you don't want to go, no one can force you. As for Ta, I will talk to him. "
When he was about to refuse, Shao Xuan suddenly thought of something. He paused and asked, "Will people in the advance group get more benefits?"
Shao Xuan found that the tribe was actually more inclined towards the elite strategy. In addition to some benefits on the surface, the more capable the elites of the tribe were, the more preferential treatment they would receive, and the tribe would be willing to provide them with more help.
"Benefits?"
"Yes, like Tuo and the others, they have better herbs."
Hearing Shao Xuan's words, the Shaman smiled, "Of course. Every warrior in the advance group must have a medicine pack like that every time they go hunting. It can further stimulate the warriors' healing ability, and make their wounds heal faster."
"Will they give out the medicine packs in advance?" Shao Xuan asked.
"They will be given out the day before the departure."
The medicine came from the Shaman, and only the Shaman knew how to make that kind of medicine.
Shao Xuan sat up straight and said seriously, "It's my honor to be valued by the team leader. Of course I'm happy to join the advance group. There's no reason for me to refuse."
The Shaman was speechless. Then why did you look embarrassed just now?
"It's just …" Shao Xuan showed an embarrassed expression, "Can I change the medicine?"
"Change the medicine? When you get injured while hunting outside, the speed of healing is very important. Without that kind of medicine, you will be more exposed to danger. "The Shaman advised.
"I know. Can I change it? "
The Shaman was helpless. He had never seen anyone at such a young age bargaining with him. Of course, the Shaman had already experienced Shao Xuan's shamelessness. Therefore, although he was surprised by Shao Xuan's suggestion, he was not too surprised.
"What do you want?" The Shaman asked in the same gentle tone as before.
"Recuperation medicine. Do you have any here?" Shao Xuan asked.
He was asking for medicine for Old Ke. From the time when Old Ke set the trap, he could see that Old Ke was weak. His body was deteriorating quickly, and he often stayed in the house to make stoneware. It was inevitable that he would have some occupational diseases. Healthy warriors could certainly alleviate and cure such diseases with their strong bodies, but Old Ke could not. Shao Xuan often heard Old Ke's suppressed coughs.
Old Ke spent most of his time in the house making stoneware every year. After losing a leg, his strength had decreased a lot. In addition, the food he exchanged for stoneware was mostly low-level beast meat. Old Ke was a mid-level totemic warrior, and the energy contained in low-level beast meat could not fully satisfy his body's needs. Over time, the strong mid-level totemic warrior's body deteriorated, and he seemed to be aging very quickly.
Shao Xuan could now go out to hunt, so he did not have to worry about beast meat. However, after so many years of accumulated injuries, he needed medicine to recuperate. Ordinary medicine might not work. Shao Xuan wanted to get some better medicine from the Shaman, but the tribe usually reserved better things for the elites. After all, they were rare and hard to find. Now that there was such an opportunity, Shao Xuan had already proposed it. Even if he refused this time, he would not be able to avoid it next time. This chief candidate was not someone who would give up easily.
Tower wanted to take advantage of the ancestors' protection. Shao Xuan knew that after he joined, even if he could not help, Tower would try his best to keep him safe. Moreover, Shao Xuan also knew that if the hunting results did not meet Tower's standards, he would be kicked back to the hunting group again. He did not know when he would be able to join the advance group again.
However, Old Ke's health was getting worse and worse …
This was a rare opportunity.
The Shaman was talking to Shao Xuan in the stone house, while Tower was standing not far away from the stone house. He could not hear the conversation in the house, but he knew that if Shao Xuan refused to join, the Shaman would definitely reject his proposal.
After a while, Shao Xuan came out with an animal skin bag in his hand and left.
Tower walked into the house.
"He chose to join," said the Shaman.
Tower was delighted. He raised his head and wanted to thank the Shaman, but he met the Shaman's old eyes.
The Shaman's eyes looked the same as before, but Tower felt a great psychological pressure. He knew that the Shaman was angry, and this anger was directed at him.
Tower did not dare to continue to look at the Shaman. He lowered his head and bowed respectfully to the Shaman, "Don't worry, I will bring him back safely."
The Shaman did not say anything. He just waved his hand and let Tower leave.
After leaving the stone house, Tower wiped the sweat on his forehead.
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