Chapter 156 – Murder (1/2)

Translated by Jon

During the night, neither Ping or Chen Jia had come back, while Fu Shi was still out guarding the tribe.

From an unknown location, Chacha caught a whole deer, then found a tree to eat and rest on.

Only Shao Xuan was left inside.

Shao Xuan couldn’t recklessly wander around as the Drumming tribe was caught up in a tense situation. Since he was an outsider, if Shao Xuan wandered around it would naturally incur suspicion. Rather, it would be better for him to accumulate goodwill, as in the future, other people from his tribe might cross the river and encounter men from this tribe.

Shao Xuan shifted on the wooden planks, with every movement, the wood would let out a creaking noise.

As he was thinking about various matters, Shao Xuan heard a muffled sound that was similar to someone pinching their nose and covering their mouth coming from outside. This sound did not come from a human, but rather from the small crocodile. Listening closer, Shao Xuan found the source coming from inside a pond that was far away from the house.

In only a short amount of time, the crocodile had released many cries, only to stop abruptly. Then it continued once again, but this time the cry was different. Tracing the sound to its source, Shao Xuan discovered that the second set of cries originated from the brown eyed crocodile, whom everyone believed was mute.

The crocodiles found inside the tribe would not cry out regularly, they would only do so if they felt that they were in danger. For example, when Chacha had gone and scared those three earlier, they had all ran away crying.

According to the people of the tribe, these creatures were extremely perceptive towards others’ intentions. Even if one approached with a smile, and appeared exceptionally good-natured, the crocodiles would either run away or start attacking them if they harbored ill intentions.

What could these crocodiles have encountered at this late hour? What could cause them to cry out?

The sound still continued as Shao Xuan got up and started to look out the windows. He didn’t see anything out of the ordinary, however, the cries still rang out from inside the pond.

The other people in the tribe shouldn’t be able to hear the crocodile’s cries. If they did, then there should be others going out to check what was happening.

Shao Xuan exited his room and walked towards the sound.

Next to the pond that was some distance away from Chen Jia’s house, there laid two motionless crocodiles.

Around them, the scent of blood was heavy.

Squatting down, Shao Xuan used his hand to inspect them. Turning the two crocodiles over, he saw that their light colored bellies had bloodstains all over them. It was as if they were almost hacked in two by some kind of sharp stone tool.

The way the two crocodiles died were the same, with a single extremely quick and fatal strike. Moreover, the attack was almost done in complete silence.

Currently holding a crocodile up to inspect the wound, Shao Xuan heard quick footsteps approaching, then a furious voice.

“What did you do to them?!”

The voice came from a fifteen to sixteen year old girl with tan eyes.

Recalling the impetuous and explosive temperament of the tribe, Shao Xuan had planned on explaining, but upon seeing the dead crocodiles laying on the ground, the girl had instantly turned furious.

“You’re seeking death!”

Shao Xuan was not given any chance to explain himself as the other party became insane. Even if Shao Xuan said anything, she wouldn’t have listened. Totem patterns appeared on her legs, making her quick, as she dashed towards Shao Xuan.

While throwing herself at him, the explosive power in her palm doubled. The appearance of the totem marks covering her palm looked like scaled armor as she curled her fingers into claws. There was a sharp sound as her fingers quickly changed, her hand ruthlessly clawing towards Shao Xuan.

If he didn’t dodge in time, her slim hand would had latch onto Shao Xuan. Then, just like a crocodile who had caught its prey, she would forcibly tear his arm off.

Encountering such a fierce attack, Shao Xuan took the incoming strike to grab onto her wrist. Instead of halting, he pulled her towards the pond next to them.

Pudong!

The girl had been thrown into the water.

People had started to arrive around them as they heard the commotion. In such a tense situation, with these loud noises, how could one not think this strange.

The surrounding families, regardless of men or women, took out their stone tools and ran out, surrounding Shao Xuan. The little kids stayed inside, watching the unfolding events from their windows or doors.

The two deceased crocodiles laying on the grass were extremely obvious. Being that this tribe was intensely conscientious towards these creatures, their dead bodies instantly attracted the attention of everyone.

Originally, they thought the fight was a dispute between two parties, but seeing the two crocodiles lying on the ground lifeless, everyone turned furious.

Towards an outsider like Shao Xuan, the surrounding people were naturally distrustful. Originally, many children were curious about the eagle, wanting to get closer to Chacha to examine him, but were stopped when the adults told stories to frighten them. Now, after seeing this scene, they became even more disliked.

“They weren’t killed by me.” Shao Xun stated.