This was a long time ago, when the earth was not as full of life as it is now.
The dense forests, mountains, rivers, birds and beasts are all masterpieces created by dragons.
Since then, long years have passed until now.
The dragon gradually disappears from the world. One theory is that the dragon transforms into a clear pool and a spiritual mountain to continue nourishing and protecting all things. Another theory is that the dragon hides in the world in the impermanent form of all things. Therefore, the dragon can be all things, and all things can also be dragons.
"No matter what, the dragon definitely exists in the world, but where exactly he is and what form he takes, no one knows."
"There is such a legend."
As the forest guard talked, he stepped across the shallow stream on the rocks.
Li Mo stepped on the creek rocks he stepped on and followed him. The splashing water wet his trousers and gave him a nauseating feeling. Coupled with the wind coming out of the forest, Li Mo's physical sensation became even worse. I'm really impressed that this old man can stay alone in a place like this for so long.
"Hmph, you think it's ridiculous, right?"
"It's really ridiculous if you say that, but after all, legends are based on absurdity." Li Mo spread his hands, took out the canned fish that he had stolen from someone else, and ate it again and again. Over the long-lost breakfast, he continued to say:
"I think it's quite interesting. I've heard a lot of orthodox and unorthodox origin legends, but I've never heard of one related to dragons."
"Then which one do you want to believe after studying so much?" the old man asked.
"The theory of the origin of the goddess." Li Mo answered without hesitation.
"You are indeed a villain. You actually believe in human classics. They have always regarded us as heretics." The old man looked fierce and waved a knife to cut off the dead branches blocking the road.
Li Mo didn't find it strange that the old man had such a reaction. After all, most demons hated the goddess and her group of "loyal servants" who would feel sick just hearing the goddess's name. He was also the same.
Speaking of the goddess is a big taboo for the demons. Human classics generally believe that the goddess created this land, and the demons are ominous creatures that betray the goddess. In addition, they have done a lot of slander. Things about demons, such as the fact that demons use human blood and organs as materials to study black magic, that demons are ogres that drink blood and eat flesh, etc., are even recorded in picture books for children to learn English. Kind of thing.
The extent to which these seemingly non-existent statements were exaggerated by them can be seen from the reaction of the little freckled nun who came from afar.
"But from the other party's point of view, the demons are actually doing the same thing, and this is also the case."
To be honest, Li Mo has read quite a few books about fictional goddesses and church deeds, which shows that both parties are doing the same thing.
"You still want to speak for humans? Hey, give me a hand..."
"To be fair, I hate human beings, but not the person."
The two of them worked together to move a dead tree across the gap between the mountains, and crawled in between the mountains along the cliff.
"It is very common for different sects to reject differences and seek common ground. I speculate that the contradiction between the two parties should have existed for a long time. It is inevitable that this contradiction will become more intense as the Firsiya religion becomes unique."
"But what does it have to do with your belief in goddesses?" The old man continued to ask. He didn't mean to be aggressive. He was just curious. He should like this kind of topic. After all, he stayed in the mountains and forests for dozens and hundreds of years to find dragons. years of people.
"It's not a belief, it's just that the goddess theory is the most rigorous argument I've ever read. It's like a perfect novel. It's almost impeccable. Humans must be very fond of it if it can be compiled like this. To be honest, I don't believe it. This theory of creation and origin is too unscientific after all, but if you insist on me choosing one, I will choose this one." Li Mo said helplessly.
"Since you are a complete atheist, why did you ask me to take you to see the dragon?"
The forest guard stopped, and Li Mo felt that the old man was quite angry.
"That's a good question," Li Mo nodded in praise, "because I'm very free."
He wanted to answer this, but the image of an unrecognizable corpse covered by a white scarf with the word "Li Mo" on it suddenly appeared in his mind, so he swallowed his words.
"That's what I'm asking, old man, why do you believe in the existence of dragons? I seem to have said this before. Even if there are dragons, how can you be sure that they are in a place like this?"
The southern suburbs of the forest are quite far away from the town.
The terrain in that area is complex, but they are all small hills with a low altitude. There are no famous specialties, there are no scenic spots that can be developed, and there are no magnificent deeds happening here. I'm afraid no one wants to sit around and have nothing to do. Visit this boring place.
"Is there any reason? Have you seen it with your own eyes? Or did the dragon leave some traces?"
"Others told me." The old man's face showed embarrassment.
"Is the information about that person reliable?" Li Mo asked.
"Of course it's reliable," the old man replied.
"What's his basis? Everything must have a basis." Li Mo continued to ask.
"Why are you talking so much nonsense! I'll kill you!"
The old man was very impatient and kept asking Li Mo.
"Here we go again. Every time I ask about important things, you always get angry and prevaricate! And where the hell are you going to take me? You don't really want to kill me and bury me in the mountains. Go?! I won’t let you go even if I’m a ghost!”
They have been traveling between the mountains along the cliffs for a long time.
Everything here is covered with wet moss, animal feces exudes a disgusting smell, and countless nameless insects are crawling around the feet.
Li Mo was about to collapse.
"What are you yelling for? You can go out soon."
As soon as the old man said this, he saw the exit, and Li Mo quickly pushed the old man and squeezed out.
The field of vision immediately broadened.
The sun seemed to become gentle at this moment, and the wind in the forest brought an irresistible sense of tranquility. In front of me was a plain wrapped in trees, like a manor abandoned by the times, with flowers in full bloom.
"It's a nice place." Li Mo praised.
"It only takes 10 minutes to walk on the main road from where we sleep outdoors." The old man returned.
"Then you took me to the main road. Why did you spend so much time here?!"
"I've searched all over the main road, and there's no dragon there, so I'll take this road."
"*Demon expletive*, do you think dragons will be crowded in the crevices of mountains full of dung?"
Li Mo pointed at the mountain gap behind him that had a psychological shadow on him and yelled.
"It's possible as long as you haven't looked for it anywhere."
"You have a very generous heart." Li Mo said helplessly, holding his forehead.
"You bastard, do you want to find the dragon? If not, go back and find my daughter, and then you two can go away together."
"Look, look, look, I'm really convinced by you."
