Immortality and Immortality: Liver Experience Begins in the Desert

With Agu's enthusiastic arrangement, Jiang Qiong temporarily lived in the home of a tribal warrior named Hake. Hake looked about 35 years old, tall and strong, like a poplar tree that stood firm in a desert storm.

His skin, baked by the scorching sun for a long time, has a deep bronze color, which is a unique mark engraved by time and wind and sand, as if every inch of his skin is telling the story of his long struggle with the desert.

His arms were strong and sturdy, his muscles were as tight as steel, and the texture of every muscle seemed to contain endless power, witnessing the countless hard battles he had experienced in the desert.

Hake's face has clear contours, and his eyes under his thick eyebrows are bright and lively. His eyes reveal the perseverance and courage unique to the people of the desert. It is a sharp light honed through long-term confrontation with harsh environments and ferocious beasts, as if it can see through the heavy fog in the desert.

Haq's wife, Shaya, is a gentle but tough woman with long black hair, which is often braided into a thick braid that falls softly on her back and sways gently with her movements, like a smart black silk.

Although her face looked a little haggard due to years of hard work and there were faint fine lines at the corners of her eyes, her gentle smile was like the warm spring sun, which could instantly dispel the heat and haze of the desert.

They have two children. Their son, Mor, is ten years old, innocent and lively, like a lively little sand fox. He always looks at Jiang Qiong, a foreign guest, with curiosity. His eyes are full of strong desire for the unknown world, as if he has countless dreams waiting to be explored.

Her daughter Ella, only six years old, was like a budding flower, shyly hiding behind her mother. From time to time, she poked her little head out and secretly observed Jiang Qiong with her bright big eyes, with the innocence and shyness unique to children in her eyes.

Hake's home is a simple tent, which is a common residence in the tribe. The tent is made of rough animal skins and solid wood. The lines on the animal skins are clearly visible. They are traces left by the monsters that were hunted, and also carry the hardships of the family's survival in the desert.

The appearance of the tent is inconspicuous and looks a bit shabby due to the erosion of wind and sand, but the interior is kept in tidy order by Shaya.

Inside the tent, several worn but clean animal skin blankets were spread on the ground, serving as beds for the family to rest. The patches on the blankets told of the financial difficulties of those years, but also demonstrated the owner’s diligence and housekeeping.

In the corners were some simple daily necessities, including an old pottery jar used to fetch water. The jar was covered with scratches from the years, the marks left by repeated trips to the water source.
There are also some hunting tools that have been repaired many times, broken bows and worn spears. They are the means of survival for the Hake family. Every trace of repair bears witness to their tenacity in fighting for life in the desert.

Although life is not rich and the decoration inside the tent is extremely simple, with only a few simple animal bone pendants hanging on the tent wall, but with Shaya's meticulous care, this place is full of home warmth and permeated with a simple and moving atmosphere.

That night, Shaya specially took out the precious Lingzhen that she had kept for a long time at home to entertain Jiang Qiong. The so-called Lingzhen was just a kind of spiritual root that they had found with great difficulty in the depths of the desert.

This spiritual plant grows in extremely arid and hidden places, taking root in the barren sand, absorbing the meager spiritual energy from the depths of the desert, and takes many years to grow.

It has the miraculous effect of restoring strength and nourishing the body. For the Hake family living in the harsh desert environment, it is an extremely precious treasure.

On weekdays, the Hake family would only carefully take out a little to enjoy during important holidays or when distinguished guests visited their home.

Watching Shaya solemnly bringing Lingzhen to her, seeing Lingzhen's simple appearance with a hint of earthy scent, and the sincere smile in Shaya's eyes, Jiang Qiong felt a warm current in his heart. He was deeply moved by this simple and sincere friendship, and he deeply felt the kindness and enthusiasm of this desert family.

Jiang Qiong looked at the enthusiastic family in front of him, his heart filled with gratitude, and immediately said that he had some ability and could help them hunt.

He found Agu and said sincerely:
"Chief Agu, I want to do something for the Hake family. I hope you can take me out of the tribe to hunt monsters."

When Agu heard this, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes. He originally thought that Jiang Qiong, this outsider, was just staying temporarily, but he didn't expect that he had such intentions.

Then, Agu grinned, revealing a mouthful of white teeth, patted Jiang Qiong's shoulder vigorously, and said cheerfully: "Good boy! Just for your kindness, I will take you there!"

The next morning, the sky was slightly bright and the desert sky appeared a deep blue-gray color. The dawn light was like a golden thread, slowly penetrating the clouds and sprinkling on the vast sea of ​​sand.

Agu took Jiang Qiong out of the tribe and headed deep into the desert. The desert morning was still scorching hot, the sand underfoot was scorching, and every step was like stepping on red-hot charcoal, the heat quickly spreading from the soles of the feet to the whole body.

Looking around, there are rolling sand dunes all around. The sand dunes outline graceful and monotonous arcs in the morning light. The sand waves surge gently in the breeze, like a golden ocean.

In the distance, a few dry cacti were swaying in the wind, their sharp thorns flashing coldly in the sun, as if they were lonely guardians in the desert.

Relying on his rich experience in desert survival, Agu skillfully led Jiang Qiong to avoid the quicksand traps hidden under the yellow sand.

Those quicksand traps are like the mouths of giant beasts in the desert. They appear calm on the surface, but are actually filled with murderous intent. Once you fall into them, you will be swallowed up mercilessly.

Agu sometimes squatted down and carefully observed the texture of the sand, and sometimes tapped the ground lightly with the wooden stick in his hand. Relying on years of experience, he accurately judged where the danger was and cleverly avoided those dangerous areas.

They struggled forward in the desert. Apart from the occasional strong wind that blew up the yellow sand and made a whistling sound like ghosts and wolves, there was dead silence all around them, as if they were the only two people left in the world, walking alone in this vast sea of ​​sand.

As they walked, Agu suddenly stopped and his eyes became alert. He pointed his finger forward, indicating that something was wrong with Jiang Qiong.

Jiang Qiong looked closely and saw a huge desert porcupine appearing in front of him. The porcupine was half a person tall and covered with sharp thorns. Each thorn flashed with cold light, like icicles in winter, emitting a chilling breath under the sunlight.

Its eyes were red, like burning flames, full of vigilance and ferocity. It glanced around vigilantly, and from time to time it let out a low roar. The roar echoed in the empty desert, as if declaring its territory sovereignty to the entire desert.

Its body was stout and every muscle was tense, showing its great strength. It stood firmly in the sand like an unshakable hill, and the surrounding sand sank slightly under its weight.

Jiang Qiong took a deep breath and circulated the spiritual power in his body. In an instant, a powerful aura emanated from him, causing the surrounding air to tremble and the dust to rise slightly.

The soft sword in his hand was unsheathed, and the sword body flashed with a cold light, like a meteor across the night sky, bringing a biting chill. There seemed to be a layer of faint blue light flowing on the sword body, which was a sign of spiritual power attached.

His body was as fast as lightning. He tapped the sand lightly with his feet, causing the sand to fly up. He rushed towards the desert porcupine at such a fast speed that he left a series of shallow footprints on the sand, which were buried by the wind and sand in an instant. The desert porcupine sensed the danger and immediately erected its thorns, arming itself into an indestructible fortress. The thorns were intertwined to form an airtight defense network, which even flashed cold reflections in the sun.

Jiang Qiong skillfully used his body movements, like a nimble cheetah, to move quickly around the porcupine and nimbly avoid its frontal attack.

His figure was like a ghost, constantly flashing and disappearing in the porcupine's vision, making it difficult for the porcupine to grasp his movements.

He seized the opportunity, went around to its side, and stabbed the porcupine's belly with his soft sword like a nimble snake, carrying a sharp sword energy.

Wherever the sword energy passed, the air seemed to be cut by a sharp blade, making a slight hissing sound.

The porcupine felt pain and let out a deafening roar that seemed to be able to burst a person's eardrums. The roar echoed in the desert for a long time, startling several sand birds on the distant sand dunes, which fluttered into the sky.

It twisted its body angrily, trying to stab Jiang Qiong with its thorns. Its huge body spun violently on the sand, raising a large amount of dust, and the sky and the earth were dark for a moment.

Jiang Qiong was agile, tapping the sand with his toes, and accurately dodged the porcupine's counterattacks again and again. His figure left a trail of afterimages on the sand, which was dazzling. His eyes were firm and focused, staring at the porcupine's every move, looking for the next opportunity to attack. The sweat on his forehead rolled down and was instantly evaporated by the dry air.

After a fierce battle, Jiang Qiong seized the opportunity and concentrated all his spiritual power. The spiritual power in his body gathered on the sword like a surging tide.

He shouted loudly, his voice echoing throughout the desert, and the soft sword in his hand seemed to be injected with life, shining brightly.

The sword pierced the porcupine's vital point. This sword contained his powerful strength and exquisite skills. The blade easily penetrated the porcupine's hard skin and sank into its body.

The porcupine shook a few times, and its huge body fell to the ground with a bang, raising a cloud of dust. Under the sunlight, the dust formed a golden mist that lingered for a long time.

Jiang Qiong put away his sword and stood up, breathing heavily. Looking at the fallen porcupine, he felt a sense of accomplishment in his heart.

Agu was stunned watching from the side. He had never seen such powerful strength before and he felt a sense of admiration for Jiang Qiong.

He walked quickly to Jiang Qiong, patted Jiang Qiong's shoulder vigorously, and praised: "Brother Jiang Qiong, your strength really opened my eyes. With you here, hunting will be much easier for our tribe in the future!"

Jiang Qiong responded with a smile, and felt a little warm in her heart because of Agu's recognition.

When they returned to the tribe, the Hake family was so surprised to see the desert porcupine that Jiang Qiong brought back that they couldn't close their mouths.

Moore excitedly ran around the porcupine, his eyes sparkling with admiration, and he kept shouting, "Uncle Jiang Qiong is so awesome! I want to be as awesome as him in the future!"

His little face turned red with excitement, and his small figure looked even more lively and agile next to the huge body of the porcupine.

Ella hid behind her mother, her eyes full of curiosity, and looked at the huge porcupine timidly. Her small body trembled slightly. She was afraid but couldn't help wanting to watch. Her pink little hands tightly grasped the corner of her mother's clothes.

Tears of emotion sparkled in Shaya's eyes. She quickly asked everyone to carry the porcupine into the house. Her tears sparkled in the morning light, full of gratitude to Jiang Qiong.

The Hake family immediately got busy preparing to cook the desert porcupine.

Shaya skillfully processed the porcupine meat. The knife in her hand moved flexibly between the pieces of meat, like a skilled dancer dancing on the stage.

Her eyes were focused and serious, and her movements were skillful and neat. She cut the meat into even-sized chunks, and each piece of meat was cut just right.

Then, she took out some precious spices that were only available in the house. These spices were extracted from some rare plants after they had gone through countless hardships in the desert. They were reluctant to use them on normal days, but now she sprinkled them on the meat without hesitation, adding a unique flavor to the barbecue.

The aroma of spices permeated the air. The unique fragrance mixed with the unique dry smell of the desert instantly filled the entire tent with tempting scent.

Huck built a bonfire outside the tent. The dry branches made crackling sounds under the licking of the flames, and sparks flew everywhere, as if it was a passionate fireworks show.

He put the meat on wooden skewers and roasted it over the fire.

After a while, the aroma of barbecue spread, attracting envious glances from the surrounding neighbors.

The children gathered around the campfire, staring at the barbecue, drooling with greed, and urged Huck from time to time: "Dad, when can we eat? I'm dying of greed!"

Moore's eyes never left the barbecue, and his little tongue kept licking his lips. Although Ella was shy, she was attracted by the aroma and couldn't help but get closer to the campfire, her eyes full of anticipation. Huck smiled and replied, "Come on, come on, little greedy cats, just wait a little longer."

As the pieces of meat gradually turned golden, the fat dripped onto the campfire, making a sizzling sound, and the aroma became more and more intense. The entire tribe was immersed in this tempting fragrance, as if at this moment, all the hardships and fatigue were thrown away.

Other children in the tribe were also attracted and gathered outside Huck's tent, staring at the barbecue with envy written all over their faces.

The adults were talking in low voices, praising Jiang Qiong's strength and kindness. The whole tribe was filled with joy and warmth because of this sumptuous barbecue, as if this desert porcupine brought not only food, but also a rare joy and unity. (End of this chapter)