Chapter Seven, Duel Before the Deity
The other young people in the room, after receiving the response from the shaman, also looked eager to try their hand, casting their gazes towards Lu Chen and the others, their eyes filled with a sense of battle readiness
Then, the shaman looked at Lu Chen and directly said: "I have my reasons for allowing Achen to join. This time, he was indeed injured in the attack by the evil spirits, but he may also gain blessings from it. Everything will depend on what happens three days from now."
However, these barbarian youths, upon seeing Lu Chen's extremely weak and pale complexion, said nothing
The rules of the wilderness are few, and the most important one is that the strong shall be king
Thus, there is a fixed quantity of hot soup; if others take more, those remaining will naturally have less
As the hot soup entered his stomach, a wave of warmth rose from within Lu Chen and spread throughout his limbs and body
A person can only digest a limited amount of meat in a day
At this moment, looking at the large bowl of hot soup, Xiao Shi was delighted, while the others had somewhat unpleasant expressions on their faces
That kid Achen has been tormented by evil spirits to the point where his life is nearly gone; he truly needs to recuperate properly
Xiaoxia, a timid girl who refers to the shaman as master
Hot soup is certainly good, but in the memories of the barbarian youth, apart from the time he was possessed by a fierce ghost and was served a bowl of hot soup, he had never heard of such a thing at any other time
Looking at the contents of the pot and feeling the instinctive desire of his body, at this moment, Lu Chen lost the inclination to greet the peers around him, instead focusing on the large pot, pondering what might be inside it
These individuals still believe that the shaman and the *Tushu* brought him here out of pity for Lu Chen
Duel before the gods, also known as totem duel
At the same time, due to the overwhelming power within his body, Lu Chen's heart also ignited with passion
Thus spoke the shaman, rendering the other youths speechless
The cultural level of the barbarians is not high; apart from their strange shamans, their abilities are quite simple. They do not possess many embellishments, relying instead on their strong physiques and vigorous vitality to cope with all crises in the natural world
She was quite surprised by the shaman's instructions, for according to the shaman, Lu Chen did not seem to have been brought here due to injury; rather, his future treatment appeared to be on par with that of Xiao Shi and Jian.
It can only be said that although these hot soups are important, the rather simple-minded barbarians do not equate hot soup with the lives of their companions
The shaman can mix herbs, poisons, and the flesh and blood of certain savage beasts together, thereby unleashing their powers and transforming a pot of soup into a highly nutritious concoction
Looking at the hot soup and smelling its aroma, Lu Chen's eyes suddenly narrowed
The several young men merely glanced at Lu Chen and then paid him no further attention
Ah, I understand now
Under the nurturing warmth of the hot flow, Lu Chen, whose body had originally become withered due to the fusion of the golden-level skill, gradually regained vitality
The medicinal soup before us also adheres to this principle
"Great Shaman, only with sufficient strength can we protect the village; we cannot waste resources on ordinary people"
Saying this, Lu Chen directly drank the hot soup in his hand
Xia, remember that in the future, when dividing the soup, Achen and Xiaoshi should receive the same amount as the arrow.
I understand, esteemed shaman
In addition to the martial arts that accelerate digestion, there are also some individuals in this world who possess unique abilities, allowing them to extract the essence from food
The reason is quite simple: although hot soup is delightful, the ingredients required to make it are difficult to find
Although they are all young, those few belong to the geniuses of the village, and I simply cannot relate to them as I did in the past
I understand everything you have said. The village indeed needs to concentrate resources to cultivate strong individuals, for only the strong can protect the village and help it obtain more food. I am not yet senile.
However, the subsequent words of the shaman made it impossible for others to endure any longer
For these three days, let Achen recuperate. After three days, if there are any grievances, I will not prevent you from proceeding according to the clan's rules.
Adult
Well, apart from Achen, the rest of you can also follow the rules. This time, consider it a small test.
Whenever a dispute arises between the barbarians, the parties involved will engage in a duel before the totem, which is the dwelling place of their ancestors' souls. The victor is deemed to be the one in the right
What pleased Shi even more was that sharing the medicinal soup not only pertained to status but also to something more fundamental—the enhancement of strength
Holding the bowl of hot soup, Wu did not hand it to Shi, but instead to Lu Chen
However, the other young individuals who entered the house also possessed considerable talent and strength. Therefore, in the past, although Shi was always the first to drink, the amount he consumed was not significantly more than that of others. But now, Shi felt that things had changed
As his body gradually became more active, a powerful sense of strength also filled Lu Chen's body and mind
To this end, some have created martial techniques that enhance the digestive capacity of the stomach, yet such techniques are simply beyond the reach of this ordinary barbarian tribe
All of these factors have led to the establishment of a unique custom among the barbarians
However, in the next moment, something astonishing happened to them
With these words, I comforted myself, as those young people awaited the division of the shaman.
By absorbing such medicinal soups for cultivation, one day is equivalent to two or three days for others, and over a prolonged period, it can create a significant gap between oneself and others
The other barbarian youths looked somewhat pained as Lu Chen took a large bowl of hot soup, feeling sorrowful about their own portions that were about to diminish
Apart from the mysterious witch, whether one aspires to become the clan leader or seeks to obtain more prey, sufficient strength is essential
In the wilderness, most of the time, the strong are deemed to be right
This is great, it's one and a half times more than usual. Has the shaman acknowledged my strength?
At this moment, Lu Chen also noticed that the several young men, looking at the contents boiling in the large pot, all displayed expressions of desire on their faces
Indeed, although the barbarians are simple-minded, conflicts and disputes are not uncommon. However, it is not necessary for all conflicts to result in casualties. If that were truly the case, the barbarians would have long since perished due to internal strife
However, vitality does not arise out of thin air; whether it is mastering martial skills or honing the body, a substantial amount of nutrients is required.
Indeed, the ingredients and medicinal materials here were all obtained through our father's hard work and sacrifice
As the crowd watched intently, time slowly passed. Half an hour later, the shaman finally ceased adding ingredients and stopped the strange dance. At that moment, a pot of hot soup appeared in the large cauldron
If Xiaoxia was merely surprised, then the other young people found it truly unbearable
The strong are kings; there may be disputes, but one should not easily take the lives of their kin
Secondly, there is meat, which can greatly supplement the body, but meat is difficult to digest
The barbarian tribes have few rules, yet they adhere to the strategy of might is right
At this moment, Shi looked at the medicinal soup that was one and a half times larger than before, already envisioning the scene of himself pushing others away.
Among these, the blood and energy replenished by tree bark and wild vegetables is the least. Merely consuming these is not sufficient to maintain good health, let alone to cultivate one's abilities
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Every time the first to drink is Shi, and aside from the fact that his father is the clan leader, what is more important is Shi's own strength, which is also the strongest among the youth.
In addition to its nutritional value, the hot soup made by the witch is also very easily absorbed by the human body, which addresses the issue of the difficulty in digesting meat
At that moment, while Lu Chen was astonished, the shaman had already picked up a large ceramic bowl and filled it with a generous serving of medicinal soup
Endure for a moment, three days will pass quickly
Each time, only a small amount can be found, not to mention the many materials that belong to dangerous beasts or the food favored by these beasts. To make hot soup, it is necessary to hunt the beasts each time, which is quite difficult
After speaking to the other youths, the shaman turned to Lu Chen and said: "You can rest here for three days. After three days, those little ones should follow the clan's rules. At that time, whether you are a dragon or a worm will depend on yourself"
In such a scene, the other young people were somewhat surprised, but soon, they reacted.
As Jian and the others looked at the large bowl of hot soup, they felt somewhat uncomfortable on their faces
They are able to tolerate Lu Chen coming here for treatment for a short period of time, after all, for people from the same village and clan, these individuals still cannot turn a blind eye to someone in need.
This is the kind of medicinal soup that saved my life last night
Fortunately, the weight of the stone has not increased, and Achen can only stay here for a maximum of three days. After three days, we will return to our original weight
As he looked at the slowly filled large bowl of medicinal soup, the young man named Shi displayed a look of surprise, while the young man named Jian had a somewhat unpleasant expression on his face
That feeling is ten times stronger than before, and the power of the golden-level skill is gradually revealing itself
In response, the aged face of the shaman smiled slightly
Of course, among this, apart from being jealous of Xiao Shi, there is a greater concern about the reduction of one's own share
However, they cannot tolerate Lu Chen being able to stay here, as it undermines their interests and fundamentally involves the interests of power.
At the same time, those with formidable strength also possess the ability to select preferentially