Since Huo Yan had already recovered, he seemed to be fine. It was as if his experience in the mysterious tree hole was really just a dream.
However, on the following journey, Huo Yan seemed to have other thoughts. He would often furrow his brows, as if he was thinking about something. From time to time, he would glance at Lu Chen, looking a little hesitant.
Lu Chen noticed Huo Yan's expression and became a little more cautious in his heart. No matter what, he and Huo Yan were ultimately two people from different races. Even though Huo Yan had once sworn a heavy oath, Lu Chen did not completely believe him.
The ancient tree hole brought about by the mysterious seed was truly too miraculous. Anyone in the world who saw it would inevitably covet it. Not to mention that this thing was actually inextricably linked to the Black Fire tribe. If Huo Yan had some thoughts about it, it wouldn't be strange.
However, as long as Huo Yan did not say anything, Lu Chen could only pretend that he did not see it. Otherwise, if he really went to question him, there was a possibility that they would immediately shed all pretense of cordiality.
Lu Chen pretended to be deaf and mute, but it did not mean that Huo Yan would do the same. So, after the two of them walked in silence for a while, Huo Yan suddenly turned to face Lu Chen. As if he had made up his mind, he said, "Lu Chen, wait a moment, I have something to say to you."
Lu Chen sighed in his heart, nodded and stood still. However, at the same time, he waved his hand at a place behind him where Huo Yan could not see. Atsu, who was standing behind him, saw it and slowly walked to Lu Chen's side.
On the previous journey, Lu Chen and Huo Yan had thought of a way to kill a monster that lived in the wilderness. The two of them and Atsu shared the food. Counting it, Atsu ate more than the two of them combined. It could be considered to be in a state of "satiation".
However, it was obvious that the kindness of a meal was not enough to shake the friendship between Atsu and Lu Chen. Therefore, Atsu did not hesitate to stand on Lu Chen's side. It growled softly and slowly revealed its snow white fangs.
Huo Yan did not seem to notice that Atsu was acting strangely. He still looked at Lu Chen. After a moment of hesitation, he said, "Lu Chen, I have something here. Since I have already recognized you as the priest of our Black Fire tribe, I should give it to you."
As he spoke, he took out a piece of animal skin and handed it to Lu Chen.
Lu Chen was startled for a moment. It was somewhat unexpected, but he quickly calmed down. He nodded and took the animal skin. At the same time, he quietly kicked Atsu.
Atsu, who was baring its fangs in a ferocious manner, suddenly froze. It looked innocently at Lu Chen and let out a grunt. It simply lay down on the ground at the side and lazily ignored these complicated and changeable humans.
Lu Chen naturally did not care about it. He took the animal skin in his hand and looked at it. It felt a little rough to the touch and was very thick. At the same time, the color of the fur was very dark. For a moment, he could not tell what kind of animal fur it was. He could not help but ask curiously, "What is this?"
Huo Yan sighed, his face looked a little bitter. He said, "This is a witchcraft scroll that has been passed down from generation to generation in our Black Fire tribe. Recorded on it are a few witchcraft spells that only our Black Fire tribe shamans or priests can use."
Here, he paused and seemed to hesitate for a moment. He then said, "This thing has been damaged before. Right now, it can only be considered a remnant scroll."
Lu Chen was shocked. After a moment of hesitation, he did not immediately open the animal skin. Instead, he stared at Huo Yan and said, "I have not been to the Fire God Altar, nor have I truly obtained the recognition of your Fire God. To your tribe, this scroll must be an exceptionally precious treasure. You are so assured to give it to me? "
Huo Yan was silent for a moment. He said, "It is true that before, I was still somewhat wary of you. That is why I hid this scroll and did not give it to you. But after encountering the wolf pack, I understood. "
In this vast Southern Wilderness, strength was the most important thing. No matter if it was a large or small tribe, or a lone barbarian warrior, it was the same.
Those with weak strength would eventually be destroyed by others. In this harsh wilderness, it would be difficult for them to survive.
The priest was one of the most powerful people in a tribe. Because Huo Yan had previously concealed this secret, when the wolf pack suddenly appeared, if it wasn't for Lu Chen's mysterious and strange tree hole to hide in, there would most likely be no bones left.
As for other distracting thoughts, as long as he believed that it was the will of the Fire God, there was probably no need to be serious about it. These were the things that Huo Yan was thinking about right now.
"But, I am a human, and I have not been recognized by the Fire God. Is this really okay?" Lu Chen asked again.
Huo Yan shook his head and said, "If I had given this to you before, perhaps you would have learned a little of the witchcraft recorded on it. When we faced the wolf pack, we would not be so helpless."
Lu Chen was startled for a moment. Then he waved the leather scroll in his hand and said with some disbelief, "The witchcraft recorded on it is so powerful?"
Huo Yan thought for a moment, but he didn't seem too sure. He said, "Our tribe hasn't had a priest for a very long time, so we don't know how powerful this witchcraft is. However, the stories passed down in the tribe are all praising the glory and strength of our ancestors in the past, so this witchcraft must be very powerful."
Lu Chen was half convinced and half doubtful. After hesitating for a moment, he couldn't help but be curious and said, "Then I'll read it?"
Huo Yan nodded and said, "You can learn it. As long as you can learn the witchcraft recorded on it, I think, our tribe may really have hope of reviving."
"You think really far ahead." Lu Chen sighed at the stubborn ambition of this barbarian. Then he opened the leather scroll.
This thick animal skin was folded into several layers, and the middle was tied with a thin rope. So it took a while to untie it. Perhaps it was because he knew the weight of this item, Lu Chen's movements were very careful.
As for Huo Yan, who was standing to the side, he stared at Lu Chen's hand.
After a while, Lu Chen finally completely opened the leather scroll. Under the dim light of dusk, the animal skin was unfolded in front of the two of them, revealing what was hidden inside.
Huo Yan's breathing became noticeably rapid. His gaze swept over the animal skin, and then his eyes looked at Lu Chen. Deep in his eyes, there was a faint glimmer of anticipation.
Lu Chen's expression was also solemn. He seriously looked at the writing on the animal skin, and there were also many strange portraits.
For a good while, they didn't speak. Only when Lu Chen's gaze completely swept over the beast skin and raised his head again did Huo Yan step forward with some excitement, asking him, "How is it? What is the witchcraft written on it? Is it powerful? "
Lu Chen's expression looked a little strange. After taking a deep breath, he looked at Huo Yan and coughed, "My apologies, I don't understand!"
… …
"You don't understand?" Huo Yan was stunned for a moment, as if he couldn't react.
"Yes." Lu Chen nodded and pointed at the writing and pictures on the animal skin, "I really don't understand. These words and pictures, I don't know what they mean. Could it be that this is the language of the barbarians? "
Huo Yan's eyebrows furrowed, but after a moment of hesitation, he shook his head and said, "No, I've seen this animal skin before. The words on it are different from our Black Fire tribe, and even the majority of the barbarian tribes."
"Ah?" Lu Chen was a little surprised. He didn't expect to hear such an answer. Wasn't this the witchcraft of the Black Fire tribe? Why couldn't even the barbarians of the Black Fire tribe understand it?
What kind of logic was this?
Huo Yan explained to Lu Chen, "Actually, I've asked my father about this before. I heard him say that the words on this kind of witchcraft scroll actually belong to shamans and priests. Only they can understand it. And the most amazing thing is that the priests don't need to specially study it. As long as they have this power, they can naturally understand these things."
Lu Chen frowned and raised his head to look at Huo Yan. After a while, he suddenly laughed and said, "But I don't recognize it. Doesn't this mean that I'm not a priest at all?"
Huo Yan was suddenly speechless. A pained and confused expression flashed across his face. He murmured, "This, how is this possible … I clearly saw that you could use the power of the Black Fire. Is it because you're not a barbarian? "
Lu Chen sighed and said, "Huo Yan, although I really want to return to the north, and I also want to help you, but this kind of thing, let's not deceive ourselves and others."
Huo Yan stood stiffly in place, looking a little dazed. He was like a person who had countless beautiful hopes, but suddenly, all his beautiful dreams were shattered in an instant.
Lu Chen looked like he couldn't bear to see Huo Yan, but he immediately came to his senses. He secretly scolded himself for being too softhearted recently. He even felt pity for a barbarian. Thinking of this, he hardened his heart, but then he became worried. If he really couldn't become a priest of the Black Fire tribe, then it would be even more difficult to ask Huo Yan about the secret of returning to the north.
After all, this guy was someone who wouldn't divulge the secret even before he died.
Sure enough, after a moment, Huo Yan's expression began to turn cold. He extended his hand to Lu Chen and said, "Return the animal skin to me."
Lu Chen frowned and didn't immediately return it. He asked, "What do you mean by this?"
"Since you're sure that you're not a priest of the Black Fire tribe, then I don't think there's a need to go to the Fire God Altar." Huo Yan said.
Lu Chen nodded and said, "Alright, this is a good thing. But since it's like this, I don't have any ill intentions towards the Black Fire tribe. I wonder if you can tell that secret to … "
"No!" Huo Yan's expression was calm, but it was unquestionable.
Lu Chen looked at him for a while, then suddenly snorted and said indifferently, "Wait a little longer, I might have a way. Let's try it."
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