Xie Zhe touched his luggage and thought of another more practical problem. He adhered to the concept of "see no evil" and could not look up and down at the white foam, so he could only ask:
"I wonder if you have any clothes that can be changed. If you just jumped into the water, aren't your clothes soaked now?"
Could it be that the shark's love for water allowed her to ignore the inconvenience of wet clothes? Xie Zhe was a little confused and muttered in his heart.
In the light reflected by the water waves, Jiao Mo's expression changed slightly. She was still smiling, but her eyes became a little distant, as if she was looking at the sea of her hometown from a distance, or at the other end of a long period of time.
"This dress won't get wet. It's the silk thread woven by the sharks themselves, which allows us to move freely in the water. Even if humans wear the silk thread garment, they can breathe and swim freely underwater." She said gently He stroked the fabric on his body, "The silk will filter out the air in the water. However, it must cover the upper body, not like me. Although I have a human body now, I can hold my breath for a stick of incense at will, which is more than enough." .”
"Is it really so magical?" I don't know whether they are sighing at the ability to hold their breath or the magic of Xiao Yi.
"Have you ever wondered how Kanna-kun and I got acquainted? After all, he was still a human back then, but I was a mermaid in the sea."
Her eyebrows were curved, and there was no trace of sadness. It was more like she was in a relaxed mood, chatting happily, and was willing to share some old stories with them. Even though neither of them was a gossip, Han Zhang and Xie Zhe couldn't help but be aroused by Jiao Mo's own curiosity. Xie Zhe thought for a while and asked tentatively:
"You said that silk clothes can allow humans to go into the water. Did he accidentally get such silk clothes and go into the sea to get acquainted with you?"
"Kenwu-kun did borrow our silk clothes. But at the beginning, he accidentally fell into the sea." Jiaomo told them with a smile.
Thousands of years ago, on the way to destroy the conspiracy of the evil god of the southern country, Kanna-kun, who was still a human, was framed and fell into the sea. Jiaomo was still young at that time. When she was playing in the sea, she accidentally bumped into this dying human being.
Even though she had heard many terrible rumors, and even in those days on the mainland, there were indeed evil people who imprisoned and squeezed the sharks, or skinned and refined oil like the Wuyong clan does today. The simple girl was still more willing to believe in kindness - although she I also feel that when I was a child, I was really a newborn calf who was not afraid of tigers and was extremely bold. She rescued the man and brought him to the sharks' territory. It is a dreamlike and beautiful sea area. Even though they couldn't see it with their own eyes, Han Chang and Xie Zhe could still get a glimpse of the beautiful scenery from her narrative. Colorful corals, various swimming fish, and other gleaming sea creatures...
However, the sharks living here have a knot in their minds. They once owned a clan treasure. After it was lost, the Sharks seemed to have lost their cohesion, and many clan members were separated. That treasure also has a strange magic that helps the sharks to land. Therefore, whether it is a young and vigorous person who wants to take back the treasure for a while, or an older person who hopes to use it to reunite the tribe, Or have the ability to explore another world... They all hope to get that treasure back. With their strength, it is difficult to do this.
Although they met by chance, Kannawu-kun and his companions came to help. They borrowed the shark's silk clothes and went to the dangerous sea area to find out for the shark. Even though they failed to bring back the treasure for the shark clan in the end, Jiaomo and her family were still grateful for this friendship. When they were saying goodbye on the shore, Jiao Mo even represented the tribe and gave the most precious fabric of the sharks, dragon gauze, to Kanna Wujun and his friends.
It was also at that time that the young and energetic Jiao Mo swore an oath. One day, she will set foot on land and walk on the earth like Kanna-kun. By then, she will definitely find him.
"The vows made by young people may be impulsive, but they are still beautiful when I think about it now." Thousands of years later, Jiao Mo smiled softly and said to Han Zhang and Xie Zhe, "I didn't think too much about it at that time. I just relied on my courage. Holding a shuttle, I felt that I really dared to cut open the tail of the fish at that time and leave the sea with Kanna-kun. Even when I did this, my age in the sea was considered an old woman. Yes. Alright, do you know the shuttles of the sharks? All the shuttles of the sharks are made from the bones of their relatives. We use them to weave shark's yarn, and if we want to go to the mainland, we also need to use it to cut the long tail and obtain the human body. Legs. Ten years ago, I used the shuttle made from my mother’s bones to help me become a human, and then I was able to land on this land on a coast... Well, I didn’t know the name of that place at that time. . Later on on land, I learned a lot about the customs and customs, and then I realized that the area is called Zanglan Sea."
Han Chang stiffened slightly.
"Zanglanhai? My former master is there."
He looked at the water, and his long hair was floating gently in the water, as pure as sea foam, which reminded him of the sea he had seen before, and all the beauty and sadness related to that sea.
"When I was studying there, a good brother and I often went to the nearby beach, which might be where you landed. Later... one time I went to the beach alone, and when I came back, he was missing. "
Xie Zhe patted his shoulder. Han Chang twitched the corners of his lips and continued:
"At the beginning, I was looking for his traces, so I met Lao Xie and another girl on the road. She is the person we told you we were looking for. She... is very good, really She is a very kind and lovely girl. If you meet her, you will definitely get along very well. I treat her like a sister, but now, she is lost, and the brother I was looking for has still not been found. . Sometimes I feel that I really accomplish nothing."
Jiao Mo listened carefully to his story with a sympathetic look. She thought about it, frowned and asked:
"Could it be that the brother you mentioned is the one who disappeared without a trace after leaving Zanglanhai? The one... very famous..."
Xie Zhe coughed loudly. Jiao Mo immediately stopped and looked at Han Shang apologetically.
"Okay, it's getting late, let's not talk about this anymore." Han Chang turned his head away.
"I don't know much." Jiao Mo quickly comforted himself, "Everything is just hearsay after a long time. I hope that our journey will eventually lead to the destination we want."
"I hope so." I'm afraid it will get dark if I don't leave. Although Jiao Mo likes water, he doesn't really want to soak in it for a day and a night. Besides, she knew very well that the top priority was to follow these two new friends on their way. After all, they have really important things to do.
Around the end of Shenshi, a few people finally saw a town. They thought they were going to sleep in the wilderness, but they never imagined that there would be a small town of this size in such a remote place. When they saw the outline of the town on the horizon, they were refreshed and yearned for it. Whether it is a bed under the shelter of the eaves, a steaming meal, or the simple noise of people's lives and conversations, travelers who have been trekking in the wilderness for a long time long for the warmth of human fireworks.
To be said to be remote is not just as simple as its remote location. Being remote is not a bad thing. It would have been great luck to be right on their route. Furthermore, many remote towns have warm and simple residents who are happy to welcome rare guests from afar. They don't expect luxurious food and accommodation. As long as they have simple meals and a place to live, it is enough to comfort them.
However, even this simple wish cannot be fulfilled.
"I won't give you a place to stay, even if I say no, I can't even take money! Go, go, stay away from my house!"
With a bang, another door slammed in front of them. It's not accurate to say that, because the owner of this house only opened the door a thin crack and looked out warily. The refusal just now only closed the gap hard, making it difficult for the door to make such a fierce noise.
After being treated so rudely, there was no trace of anger on the faces of the three of them. What's more, it's the deep confusion that arises after being treated so badly in just half an hour.
"Has this town... been robbed by bandits? Why are you so wary of outsiders?"
Han Chang stood in the middle of the street, looking around confusedly. Looking around, we can see that the doors of every house are locked. Somewhat exaggeratedly, the doors are blocked with stone piers, iron rakes and other sundries. It is said that this is a posture to prevent thieves, but it is not enough. It was still bright, but there was no one on the street. Only the smoke from each house showed signs that someone was living here.
Xie Zhe, who was standing at the door, sighed and took back his hand to knock on the door. He no longer had any hope of staying in anyone's house, and led the way to the center of the town, saying as he walked:
"No matter what they encounter, their attitudes are surprisingly unified. I'm afraid there is no hope of staying overnight. Maybe these families on the outskirts of the town are extra vigilant, maybe other families will be better. In any case, let's find a place to eat first, and then ask the store .”
The saddest thing in the world is not not having it, but giving you a little hope of having it. In the end, the joy is really empty. If this continues, it will get dark. After walking several streets, they still failed to realize their original simple wish. There are indeed many restaurants on both sides of the road, but the doors of each one are also closed or open. You can see at a glance that they are deserted and deserted inside. They tentatively walked into a few open stores, and when they put their hands on the table, their fingers were covered with a thin layer of dust. Obviously, hoping that the owner will leave temporarily is nothing more than delusion. These stores have been abandoned for a long time, and they look like they have been abandoned.
