Regardless, it was a great harvest, and the villagers were filled with joy.
Stone Village was filled with the sound of children's laughter, an atmosphere of joy.
Old patriarch Shi Yunfeng led the people to face the Willow Deity, placing two large Earth Dragons on the stone altar.
The altar was built of huge stones, very open, and built next to the broken old willow tree, like a small mountain.
Bright red beast blood dyed the giant stone platform red, flowing along the carved patterns on the stone surface, crimson red, coupled with the beast's thick, long fur, the glinting scales, and the ferocious horns, it was shocking to behold, with a feeling of the wild and desolate era rushing over.
Every time they returned from hunting ferocious beasts, the old patriarch would lead the villagers in a sacrificial ceremony.
It was said that all things had spirits, thanking the heavens for allowing the people of Stone Village to survive in the Great Wilderness, and thanking the Willow Deity for protecting Stone Village.
The crowd stood quietly, following the old patriarch as he chanted the incantation.
Shi Hao had a red dot, made by Shi Teng using the Earth Dragon's precious blood, on his brow. He looked just like the animated version of Third Prince Nezha, very cute.
Seeing everyone so devout, Shi Teng didn't say anything.
Regardless of whether others believed it or not, he certainly didn't.
To spill blood for steel bones, my fate is mine, not heaven's!
Although there were some predetermined arrangements in a person's life, they weren't necessarily unchangeable.
After a long while, the old patriarch finished the sacrifice, and everyone began to slaughter and cut up the Earth Dragon.
The children happily played around, and the entire Stone Village displayed a harmonious scene.
Little Shi Hao rode on the back of the Two-Headed Fire Rhinoceros, running back and forth in the square of Stone Village, telling everyone that this was a gift from his brother.
This made the other children very envious.
In the evening, more than a dozen bonfires were lit in the center of Stone Village, with huge pieces of Earth Dragon meat hanging above them, already roasted golden brown, emitting a burst of meat aroma.
Shi Tianba, Shi Hao, and several other children were already drooling.
In the stone house on the side,
Old patriarch Shi Yunfeng exhaled deeply, his tone gentle, "The Flying Flood Dragon's injuries are not serious anymore, it should wake up tomorrow morning!"
Shi Linhu nodded gently, his face rough, and he felt a little guilty, "It's all my fault that I wasn't capable enough, which caused Brother Flying Flood Dragon to be so badly injured!"
The old patriarch's tone was low, "The Great Wilderness is full of dangers, with ferocious beasts running rampant. It's already very good that you can return safely, you don't need to blame yourself.
But I'm a little puzzled. According to your strength, it's even difficult to hunt a Two-Headed Fire Rhinoceros, how is it possible that you hunted two Earth Dragons? Could it be that you were lucky and picked them up?"
Shi Linhu scratched the back of his head, a simple smile on his face. "We weren't so lucky this time. We almost came back empty-handed. Luckily, Shi Teng showed up suddenly!"
Shi Linhu recounted everything that happened after Shi Teng appeared.
The old patriarch's gaunt face showed a look of shock again.
"I knew this child was extraordinary, but I didn't expect him to be so powerful at such a young age!"
"Truly a heaven-sent genius!"
Shi Linhu nodded vigorously. "Yes, when I saw Little Tengzi, I was also very shocked and worried that he'd get hurt.
I didn't expect him to be so brave. I, as his uncle, am a little ashamed!"
The old patriarch spoke again, "You don't need to blame yourself. The Great Wilderness is vast and boundless. In the capital city tens of thousands of miles away, there are aristocratic families and sects from beyond the realm."
Those major clans and sects had disciples who were naturally gifted, with unique cultivation techniques and secret arts.
"I heard that some geniuses can single-handedly kill Ancient Descendants before they even reach adulthood!"
Shi Linhu spoke with some shock, "Little Teng must be one of those geniuses!"
The old patriarch responded, "Both Shi Teng and Shi Hao are extraordinary individuals. They will surely rise to prominence one day and shake the Great Wilderness!"
Shi Linhu didn't say much, just nodded lightly.
The old patriarch gently stroked his white beard and said in a friendly tone, "Alright, let's go out now. The meat should be cooked!"
After dinner, Shi Teng handed over the food seeds to his grandfather, the old patriarch.
His grandfather was so excited that he arranged for people to light bonfires that night. Under Shi Teng's guidance, they planted all the food seeds in the ground.
The Great Wilderness world was rich in spiritual energy, and plants grew incredibly fast.
After watering the seedlings that evening, they sprouted the very next day.
Shi Teng was a little tired of eating meat every day. Looking at the large field of corn, a look of joy appeared on his face.
They were busy all night, so everyone woke up relatively late the next day.
After getting up, Shi Teng wandered around the entire village, but he didn't see any of the children.
A bad feeling began to rise in his heart.
He then came to the entrance of Stone Village to ask the Willow Deity, and only then did he learn that the children had already slipped out of Stone Village.
Shi Teng quickly told his grandfather, the village chief, about this.
The crowd immediately split into four small teams to go out and look for the children.
After all, they had all witnessed how dangerous the outside world was. Any ordinary ferocious beast could take their lives.
Shi Teng searched alone outside the village for a long time.
He also randomly checked in at several places, obtaining a set of cultivation techniques and ten jars of Maotai.
Finally, he found them at Azure Scale Cliff.
At this moment, the children were climbing towards the summit with all their might.
The Azure Scale Eagle was a massive ferocious eagle, possessing the bloodline of a Taikoo demonic bird. It often fed on giant elephants and resided atop Azure Scale Cliff.
Last night, when they were eating meat, Shi Linhu had told them that the Azure Scale Eagle was currently hatching its young, making it irritable and unsuitable for venturing out!
It was estimated that these children were aiming for the Azure Scale Eagle's chicks.
Although Shi Hao was the youngest among the children, he was also the most agile, leaving the others far behind.
Shi Teng frowned slightly. They were currently climbing, and if he suddenly appeared, it might scare them.
Falling from the cliff would certainly lead to a crushing demise.
He might as well let them continue climbing while he secretly protected them.
These children would eventually have to stand on their own and protect Stone Village, so he couldn't worry about everything.
Shi Hao was the first to reach the top of the cliff. He stood there, hands on his waist, and spoke in a childish voice, "Shi Tianba, Pi Hou, why are you so slow!"
Spurred on by Shi Hao, the other children climbed even harder.
Before long, the children had all arrived at the top of the mountain, cautiously approaching the Azure Scale Eagle's nest.
Pi Hou was a little scared. "Brother Bear, are we really going in? I heard that the Azure Scale Eagle is really fierce!"
Shi Tianba's eyes were firm. "What's there to be afraid of? My dad said that the Azure Scale Eagle is definitely out hunting right now.
A baby Azure Scale Eagle will recognize the first creature it sees as its master.
If we have an Azure Scale Eagle, will we have to worry about food anymore?"
Shi Hao was the bravest.
While the other kids were still talking, Shi Hao had already climbed up to the Azure Scale Eagle's nest, and his two small hands had picked up an Azure Scale Eagle egg that was as big as a face.
Shi Tianba saw this and immediately became unhappy.
He immediately shouted, "Shi Hao, put it down for me! That Azure Scale Eagle egg is mine!"
Shi Hao hugged the Azure Scale Eagle egg, raising his voice. "Whoever snatches it first gets it. Come and get it if you can!"
Shi Tianba's face revealed a ferocious look, and he immediately lunged towards Shi Hao.
Shi Hao, clutching the Azure Scale Eagle egg, leaped up, dodging Shi Tianba and quickly running towards the outside of the Azure Scale Eagle's nest.
Several children immediately chased after them.
Shi Teng leaped from the side of a cliff onto the top of the Azure Scale Eagle's nest, which was as large as a pond.
It was clear how massive the Azure Scale Eagle was!
Ding, congratulations to the host for signing in at the Azure Scale Eagle's nest, obtaining Golden-Winged Great Peng Bird Egg*1 (can be hatched) Ding, congratulations to the host for signing in at the Azure Scale Eagle's nest, obtaining Dragon Saliva Pill*1 (can enhance the growth rate of young beasts)
[Golden-Winged Great Peng Bird: The overlord of birds, possessing the bloodline of the Kunpeng, preys on dragons, and travels ten thousand miles in the clouds]
Awesome!
Shi Teng looked at the egg in his system inventory, which was emitting a faint golden glow, and his face showed a look of joy, this trip wasn't in vain.