The True Martial Wolrd
chapter 5
Yi Yun's thin and weak body was even shorter than Jiang Xiaorou's. Although he looked like a child, but in Jiang Xiaorou's heart, Yi Yun was the man in the house, the man who would support the family in the future!
Holding Jiang Xiaorou's hand, Yi Yun felt his uneasiness as his palm heated up with a slight tremble in his fingers. Facing their impending death, and the injustice of the tribe, Jiang Xiaorou did not expect anyone to defend her. She could only do it herself, as a fifteen year old girl, against a group of gallant men.
The atmosphere became silent for a moment as everyone dazedly looked at Yi Yun and Jiang Xiaorou. After a short silence, the few men in charge of distributing the wheat burst into laughter.
He's your house man? Ha ha ha ha ha!”
Young miss, have you never seen a man before? Do you want me to show you what it means to be a man? said one of the perverts
A kid who doesn't even need to shave, and a skinny monkey. Son, how many days have you stopped using diapers?
A few men laughed out loud, as Jiang Xiaorou flushed in embarrassment as she clenched her fists tightly. Not a single person behind him was willing to defend him.
The tribal ruling class was filled with all the strong and hardworking soldiers. Since the weak could not defeat the strong, no one cared about them because they had their own food to worry about.
Uh, I remember something. Didn't this kid die a few days ago?
In a small tribe, death was not a strange thing. Moreover was Yi Yun's lack of standing, so his death was no news to anyone.
“One stop. I know him. He's full of disease. His body is so weak that the wind can blow it, another person said.
“Who said my brother has died!” Jiang Xiaorou looked at the man like a leopard. Their bodies are very disproportionate in size, like sparrows against vultures. Even so, Jiang Xiaorou gritted her teeth and stood up straight. There was killing intent in his eyes, which could be seen on the ferocious beasts.
It was hard to believe that a weak young girl like her could show such a gaze. Jiang Xiaorou held tightly to the long and thin object like a pole that she hid behind her. He secretly kept one arrow for defensive purposes!
Facing Jiang Xiaorou's sharp gaze, the man frowned because he made her angry. As a deacon in the tribe, and a member of the warrior preparation camp, his position in the tribe was extremely high. This situation is like a tiger being shot by a kitten.
You stupid girl, what are you looking at? I'll pry your eyes out if you keep staring! The man said angrily, but Jiang Xiaorou continued to grit her teeth, not standing up, because they would not have survived if they had not received the rations today. The arrow in his hand was gripped even tighter almost until he retracted it!
“This girl is interesting!” Located in a clean and tall house, a grinning young man in silver armor had been monitoring the conflict between Jiang Xiaorou and the man through the window.
This silver armored child had a very strong presence. Her bright outerwear only served to increase the difference between her and the afflicted commoners.
He's still hiding the arrow. All the arrow-making materials had been taken into account, but even the broken arrows had to be collected. I don't know how this girl managed to hide the arrow, but from the looks of it, she might have the courage to use the arrow offensively.
If he attacked, he would definitely be in a miserable state, politely an elder standing beside the silver-armored young man said politely.
“One stop. However if he does not make an attack, he will probably starve to death, said the silver-armored young man indifferently. “Tell me more about the girl.”
The elder bowed in response, Answering the young master, his name is Jiang Xiaorou, a girl from a lower caste in our Lian tribal clan. She and her brother were originally not from the Lian tribal clan. He was a refugee who managed to find a foothold in the Lian tribal clan. A few years ago, her sister Yi Yun's mother died. The brothers became orphans. It was expected that both children without their mothers would definitely die, but this Jiang Xiaorou, despite being young, had surprisingly managed to take care of herself and her brother, and had survived for several years.
The elder was very polite. He knew everything about all the people who numbered in the thousand in the entire Lian tribal clan.
A typical large tribe usually does not accept refugees, only small tribes do. In fact, this was one way for small tribes to maintain their populations, but refugees always had a much lower status than the natives.
“She is actually a girl from another place.” The boy muttered to himself as he slowly grinned.
From the previous situation, he realized that Jiang Xiaorou had a different atmosphere that he could not describe, because it was not something that a child from a poor family had. Furthermore, Jiang Xiaorou had an elegant and refined appearance. In a small tribe that was suffering, such a beautiful girl was extremely rare. The beautiful and charming girl with a defiant attitude with an unknown past ignited Lian Chengyu's interest.
“Young master, did he catch your attention?” ask the elder who couldn't help but ask. Young master Lian Chengyu had extremely high prestige within the tribe!
The entire Lian tribal clan had few warriors, but for an honest number of experts, there were only three. One of them was the Patriarch who was the yellow-robed elder, the warrior preparation camp coach, Yao Yuan, and lastly was Lian Chengyu. He was the grandson of the yellow-robed elder. The patriarch was already in his 60s, but Lian Chengyu was only seventeen years old, so he had a bright path ahead. Lian Chengyu would undoubtedly be the next Patriarch. He was also the person with the highest chance of becoming a “Purple Blood Warrior”.
With Lian Chengyu's born stature, he shouldn't have married a woman from the outside, due to his low stature.
Although Lian Chengyu had said it calmly, those cold words made the elder shudder as he hurriedly said, I'm joking, Young Master. Long time I just asked. Old me talk too much, please don't take it to heart!
The elder would slap himself as he said that, because even though the Lian tribal clan is small, the rules of the clan are very strict!
In the wilderness, where the strong controlled the weak, many countries enacted military law. In the tribe, the warriors held power, so regardless of the law, the rules of the tribal clans were extremely strict!
The strong hold a weak life in their hands. Lian Chengyu who was a powerhouse in his tribe had absolute authority to decide one's fate.
Moreover, Lian Chengyu showed no mercy. Ever since young, he had gone through many tribulations, and had experienced ruthless battles even within the tribe.
Seeing the elder about to slap himself, Lian Chengyu said coldly, Alright. Stop acting in front of me. This girl is young. I just want her as a maid or concubine. So you don't have to worry. It will not violate tribal rules.
“Ya .. thanks for your forgiveness, Young Master,” the elder nodded hastily.
Well let me ask you. This Jiang Xiaorou, why does she have a different surname than her brother? Lian Chengyu narrowed his eyes as he looked at the happenings on the ground. He realized that Jiang Xiaorou was very protective of her brother, while her brother was a weak person suffering from an illness. However, Jiang Xiaorou looked proud of her brother.
I heard that when Jiang Xiaorou was in trouble, she was adopted by Yi Yun's mother. Perhaps it was for that reason that Jiang Xiaorou was very grateful to Yi Yun's mother, so she also treated Yi Yun very well.
“Ah, is that so ..” Lian Chengyu frowned as she stood up.
Lost now! Seeing Jiang Xiaorou's feet fixated on the ground, the man was furious. He stepped forward in front of Jiang Xiaorou and was about to slap her!
A weak girl like Jiang Xiaorou could not compare to the large body of the man. This slap if it landed would throw Jiang Xiaorou into the air!
Jiang Xiaorou was about to draw an arrow when she felt her hand being pressed. Yi Yun quickly whispered into his ear saying, “don't be rash!”
Saying that, in one smooth motion, Yi Yun stood in front of Jiang Xiaorou.
“Wait!” said Yi Yun with his hands raised.
“What do you think you are?” The man was angry; it was actually this weak skinny monkey. He'll send her flying too!
Yi Yun was anxious to kick the man at the base of his thigh, but he knew that a wise man would not fight when there was a possibility against him. After living two lives, he became calmer, and knew that being reckless in this situation would bring disaster.
Real men don't fight with women. After all, aren't you from the warrior preparation camp? You have to be very strong, so how can you put your finger on a young woman. Wouldn't that be people's joke? Wary of the man's violent actions, Yi Yun said it quickly but clearly. Everyone present heard it.
The man hesitated as he looked strangely at the boy in front of him.
Wouldn't a twelve-year-old jump out to taste it? Or would he foolishly take the slap in his sister's place and send her flying?
But, he jumped out and said those words, it was a simple ridicule that was very effective. He left his hand in the air as he hesitated in swiping his hand down.
This man felt like he was punching the air. Indeed, as a member of the warrior preparation camp, and in the eyes of many, hitting two children was not something to be proud of. Furthermore there was some conflict of interest between the warrior preparation camp and the ordinary citizens, so it was easy for him to be dropped with words.
The man may be brash, but he doesn't want to be talked about in the back.
“Yeah, at least you know your place!” said the man while lowering his hands while staring at the brothers. I'm in a good mood today, so I won't bother arguing with you. Lost now!
Yun-er! Jiang Xiaorou said as she withdrew Yi Yun's hand. She felt helpless because she knew that she had gained nothing by engaging in conflict with the man. But leaving means they're starving.
“Sister Xiaorou..don't worry,” as Yi Yun held Jiang Xiaorou's hand, gesturing her to calm down. So, I'm leaving now, but before that, I have something to consult with you
