Indiana Jones

Chapter 184 Survival by Lucky Way (01)

Five days later, Si Xuanyi was found on a beach downstream of the river by a few border residents picking herbs. No one knew how he survived until now, not even himself. He just laughed when he talked about it later. Laughing, he never mentioned what happened after falling down the waterfall, maybe he didn’t even remember himself, why he persisted for so many days, he just simply said to the inquiring person: “God is not mean to me.”

When the border residents found him, his clothes were so tattered that he couldn't see his original appearance. He was almost naked, his skin had been soaked and turned white, and there were wounds everywhere. It was covered with leeches that were unspeakably disgusting. If a few border residents hadn't gotten close enough, it would have been impossible to notice him. Several border residents carried him back to the place where he stayed, helped him treat the wound, and fed him Hot soup, he was in a coma for another three days before he woke up. When he first woke up, he couldn't think at all, his eyes kept staring at the sky, and he didn't respond to any stimulation. Several border residents thought he had rescued a fool until one day Afterwards, he slowly came to his senses, but the biggest problem was that he couldn't speak the language with these people, and he couldn't communicate normally at all. After he got into his own state, he found that there was no good place on his body, and his left calf was broken. The right arm was broken, three ribs were broken, the right shoulder was pierced by a bullet, and the left shoulder had a large gash over ten centimeters. These were relatively serious injuries, and there were countless other minor injuries. The wounds had already begun in many places on the body. It can be said that there is no good place all over the body. Fortunately, a few frontier folks are good at craftsmanship, and the herbal medicine prepared is very effective. At least it can inhibit the rot of the wound, and the broken bone is also fixed. If there is no accident, Surviving is not a problem, after all, there is no fatal injury.

It's a blessing, after so many days of tossing around, he finally survived. The border residents treated him well, and when collecting herbs, there would always be one person left to take care of him. Si Xuanyi burst into tears. It was really rare to meet him like this by chance. Although he couldn't understand the words, he still kept thanking him. Twenty days later, except for a few serious ones, most of the injuries had healed. Because of his scars, these frontier residents stayed here for another 20 days, mainly because taking care of him spread the manpower and slowed down the speed of picking herbs, but it also gave him a chance to recuperate. It has been more than 40 days since I was sent to you. During this time, Si Xuanyi learned some of their languages ​​and was able to communicate basicly. less than.

When these frontier residents were about to leave the jungle and go back to the stockade, Si Xuanyi could already walk slowly with a cane, but he couldn't move even an inch in this roadless jungle. In the end, several border residents carried him away. Ten days later They returned to the Miao Village, and Si Xuanyi was placed at the home of Gang Jun, the leader of the herb collection this time, to recuperate. He has a lot of status. He usually makes a living by gathering herbs and hunting. His life is good. His 14-year-old daughter Asha is very good at taking care of people and treats people very well. Si Xuanyi has lived here for more than two months. The injury was basically recovered and he left quickly. During the four months before and after the recovery, he established a deep relationship with these simple Miao people, especially Gang Jun's family. During these months, he has basically learned I have learned most of the Miao language, so I probably have some understanding of this family, and I know where I am. Gangjun’s family is only him and his daughter Asha. Gangjun’s wife was beaten to death by devils when she went to the town to exchange salt. , Asha's elder brother, Gangjun's eldest son secretly went to avenge his mother and never came back. His life and death are still unknown.

Si Xuanyi secretly rejoiced that the forest fire and the drifting in the big river made his clothes so torn that he couldn't see his original appearance at all. Otherwise, Gang Jun would not be able to save him, and even more likely to chop him up with a knife. Thinking of this, he was sweating profusely, and later he realized that the reason why Gang Jun saved him was because he kept talking when he was unconscious. Although Gang Jun couldn't understand what he was saying, Gang Jun could hear what he said He spoke Chinese. He had seen and had contact with Han people, so although he couldn't understand them, he could tell them apart. This was his original intention of saving people.

The Miao people married early. Although Gangjun already had two children, and his eldest son is 16 years old, he is only in his 30s. He has to go to and from the town once a month, each time ranging from four to six days. The prey and herbs are exchanged for salt, cloth and other daily necessities with the merchants in the town. The time depends on whether the exchange in the town goes well, but no more than six days at most. They are far away from the town, and it takes about two days. After a day's journey, Si Xuanyi wanted to leave here after his health improved. He first went to the town and then went back to his hometown. He didn't dare to go back to the army for fear of being treated as a deserter. He escaped from the forest this time without bringing anything except the jade seal , and there is nothing to give to Gang Jun and his daughter as a thank you, Gang Jun just smiled at this, after all, he didn't take office for reward.

It's fine if you can't repay your life-saving grace, Si Xuanyi still faces the biggest problem, that is, how can he go back to his hometown when he is penniless?But no matter what, he had to get to the town first, and then try to figure out a way when he got there, he couldn't stay here all the time.

In this way, in the next month, Si Xuanyi followed Gang Jun to the nearest town. In the town, Gang Jun contacted a businessman who sold animal skins and medicinal materials. Several pack horses agreed to take him with them after learning about Si Xuanyi's situation.

"Thank you, Boss Dong!" Si Xuanyi, who hadn't been able to communicate with others normally for several months, had a bitter voice.

"It's not easy to go out, and I have to rely on my brother to take care of me along the way." Boss Dong said very politely. As a businessman, he is very good at observing words and demeanor. He can see that Si Xuanyi is by no means an ordinary person. Originally, he He didn't want to cause more trouble, but from the way he talked and behaved, he felt that Si Xuanyi should have some background, and if he was in trouble, he should help him.

During the conversation with Boss Dong, Si Xuanyi didn't tell the truth, and didn't reveal his true identity. He just said that he was a man in distress. He was forced by the Japanese devils to flee into the woods and almost died there. Help, Boss Dong didn't delve into this matter. As a businessman, he knew that some things should not be asked too deeply, and some things should not be said too early when the time is too late.

Boss Dong, Si Xuanyi could also notice something strange. I'm afraid he really is not an ordinary person. All six of his lighters are carrying something. Although they are not exposed, Si Xuanyi can tell at a glance...

(End of this chapter)