Chapter 113
Chapter 113
As they spoke, that mischievous little snake had already wriggled out from the other side of his hem.
Hua Wuhuang: “!!!”
Only then did he realize that what he had grabbed wasn’t a snake at all!
As a man, of course he knew exactly what he had grabbed… Hua Wuhuang’s face instantly darkened, and he abruptly let go.
The tips of his ears burned. He got up, walked a short distance away, and stood in the wind to calm himself down.
Ye Piaoling stared, dumbfounded.
Xiao Changye’s eyes had been covered, so he hadn’t seen a thing. He suspected he had just missed a very good show…
He was a little displeased.
What could there possibly be that We are not allowed to see?
With a snort, he said, “I’m going to find a latrine.”
With that, he slipped into the dense forest.
Xiao Changye found a small clearing. After relieving himself, he had just finished straightening his clothes when-
A cold arrow suddenly shot out from the woods.
“Thwack!”
It struck him squarely in the backside!
Xiao Changye let out a muffled grunt. His vision went black, and he collapsed to the ground unconscious.
Several sturdy men from the Cannibal Tribe emerged from the forest, nimbly hoisted him up, and carried him away.
Meanwhile, on the other side.
Lu Yin spat out a mouthful of black blood, having already purged the toxins from his body.
The four of them rested briefly, preparing to set off again.
“Where’s Little Liangye?” Hua Wuhuang looked around. “He said he was going to the latrine. It’s been so long. Why isn’t he back yet?”
Ye Piaoling said, “Maybe he’s constipated?”
Everyone: “…”
Hua Wuhuang said, “Think positively. Perhaps he was merely eaten by a wild beast.”
“Right!” Ye Piaoling nodded. “Or he got captured by the Cannibal Tribe!”
Lu Yin looked toward Di Xiulan. “Weren’t we looking for the Cannibal Tribe to begin with? Your Highness, do you know where they are?”
Di Xiulan said, “Their tribe is deep in the forest. As for the exact location, we can only search slowly.”
Ye Piaoling frowned in thought for a moment, then suddenly cried out excitedly, “I’ve got it!!”
Her teammates all looked at her.
Ye Piaoling said excitedly, “If Little Liangliang really was captured by the Cannibal Tribe, then it’s simple. As long as we find Little Liangliang’s bones, we’ll find the Cannibal Tribe!”
Everyone: “…”
Hua Wuhuang said, “The problem is, where do we go to find his bones?”
Ye Piaoling was stumped.
True. Where would they even look?
There might not be a single bone left!
After a long silence, Di Xiulan said mildly, “Your method is of great help to our search for the Cannibal Tribe. Let’s go.”
Ye Piaoling: “…”
He really didn’t have to be that sarcastic.
…
When Xiao Changye woke up, he discovered he was tied up like a dumpling and lying on the ground. Struggling to sit up, he looked around and realized he was actually inside a village!
The men and women here all wore grass skirts, exposing large swaths of honey-colored skin. They were cheerfully setting up a large pot, speaking in a language he couldn’t understand, and busily working at who knew what.
Xiao Changye thought to himself, As expected, my Dali is vast and abundant. To think such a strange race of people lives here as well.
Before they set out, Di Xiulan had once tossed him a copy of Canyon Records, which recorded the wild beasts and Cannibal Tribe inside Forbidden God Canyon. But he had been lazy and hadn’t read a single word, so now he knew absolutely nothing.
“Hey! You commoners, listen well! We are the Son of Heaven of Dali. Hurry over here and untie Us!”
Several members of the Cannibal Tribe heard him, turned to look, and discussed among themselves for a few moments.
“Aba aba.”
“Aba aba aba…”
They gave him an ambiguous smile, then went right back to adding firewood beneath the pot.
Xiao Changye: “…”
What was going on? Did the people here not understand him? What on earth were they saying?
He continued roaring, “I’ll say it again. We are the emperor! Do you know what an emperor is? The Son of Heaven, a sovereign, the ruler of all under heaven!”
“Hey, We are talking to you!”
“If you don’t untie Us, don’t blame Us for punishing you for the crime of gross disrespect!”
An old shaman with feathers stuck into his hair came over, leaning on a cane. “You say you are the emperor?”
Xiao Changye was startled and turned to look.
Finally, someone who spoke a human language…
Xiao Changye said haughtily, “That’s right! I am the current Son of Heaven!”
The old shaman studied him and narrowed his eyes.
Beside him, a burly man from the Cannibal Tribe asked curiously, “Ababa?” (Lord Shaman, what is he saying?)
The old shaman said, “Aba aba.” (He says he is the emperor.)
The burly man from the Cannibal Tribe asked, “Aba?” (What does emperor mean?)
The old shaman said, “Aba aba.” (It means the meat is tender and juicy, so simmer it on low heat for a shorter while.)
The burly man from the Cannibal Tribe said, “Aba!”
A delighted, greedy smile spread across his face.