Chapter 22: Escape from the Troubled Times 20

The monkeys swung back and forth on the branches and gradually disappeared into the woods, until only the little monkey at the beginning was left.

Lin Xia propped herself up with her legs and breathed rapidly. She looked at her messy backpack, then at the monkeys jumping up and down and laughing at her, and glanced at the disappearing monkeys.

He became brave and quickly picked up a stone from the ground and threw it at the little monkey.

The little monkey was accidentally hit on the head and became furious. Just like that, the man and the monkey started fighting again. But she was not as flexible as the wild monkeys, and finally she escaped in a panic with a bump on her head.

As time went by, Lin Xia's anger subsided. She sat on a tree and thought seriously. Logically, she was on the outskirts of the mountain range and there shouldn't be any large wild animals or groups of them. So how did she end up in the territory of monkeys?

Did she go into the mountains?

This conclusion made Lin Xia shudder.

Her fighting power is not high, and it is difficult for her to survive if she encounters a large wild beast. More importantly, she didn't know when she would be able to get out.

The weather may seem friendly now, but it can turn hostile at any time, just like before.

It seemed that she had to find a way to increase her strength, and pay attention to her surroundings during her daily activities to avoid stepping into the territory of wild beasts.

Early the next morning.

Lin Xia came to the monkey group again. As expected, it was the same little monkey. Lin Xia "hooked" it away from the group.

It was obvious at first glance that the little monkey lacked social experience and did not understand the complexity of human nature. It made a few sarcastic remarks and then ran away with Lin Xia.

The two started a chase in the woods again. Today, Lin Xia was still the same Xia with bruises all over her face, but she successfully hit the little monkey three times today, and her dodging skills improved, and her flexibility in jumping in the woods and climbing trees increased.

After playing enough, the little monkey went home excitedly, leaving Lin Xia alone to recover from his injuries.

The next day, Lin Xia came again.

This time it was Lin Xia with her head wrapped. Although her goal was to become stronger and more flexible, she didn’t want to be disfigured.

The little monkey saw Lin Xia happily following him again. This time the monkey group was there too, but they did not stop him. They knew at a glance that this two-legged beast was not strong enough in fighting, so there was no need to worry about the little monkey's safety.

On the fourth day, the fifth day, and the sixth day, after five days of special training, Lin Xia's skills improved rapidly, from slow to agile, from stiff to flexible, and from unfamiliar to proficient.

The two are now fighting back and forth in a very professional manner. Her attack accuracy has also greatly improved, but her wrist strength still needs continuous practice.

Having spent the past few days getting along with the little monkey, it can be said that they got to know each other through fighting. As they played together, they began to appreciate each other. Lin Xia discovered that it was a very spiritual animal, and seeing that its fur was yellowish, she named it "Xiao Jin".

Unfortunately, the weather was getting colder and Lin Xia still had to move on, so she could only say goodbye.

"Xiao Jin, I'm leaving this afternoon." Lin Xia sat on the tree trunk, swinging her feet, looking a little depressed.

Xiao Jin squatted on Lin Xia's shoulder and thought for a moment, as if he understood what she meant, then he jumped up and down and squeaked. Lin Xia watched for a long time and figured out what he meant.

"But I can't stay here forever. When it snows, I won't be able to survive without food." Lin Xia said as he gestured to indicate that he wanted to go out.

Xiao Jin understood what was happening and instantly jumped away and disappeared.

Lin Xia:? ? ?

No, is love so plastic?

Just go.

She was a little sad. She liked getting along with animals more than humans, but they just left without saying anything. Woo woo woo...

"Squeak, squeak, squeak?" What are you doing?

Xiao Jin touched Lin Xia who was pretending to cry.

"Xiao Jin, you didn't leave. I thought you left and would never come back." Lin Xia hugged the little monkey.

The little monkey couldn't bear it anymore, so he slapped Lin Xia on the head, bared his teeth at her, and then stuffed a handful of wild fruits in his hand into her arms.

"I'm so touched, Xiao Jin, you actually went to get me food." Lin Xia gave him another bear hug, and then was chased and beaten by Xiao Jin.

The fruit that Xiao Jin gave her was the wild fruit that hit her at the beginning. She didn't recognize it, but she knew it was edible.

She tasted one herself and found it to be crunchy and sweet and tasted great. It was so delicious that she even wanted Xiao Jin to give her some more, but was rejected.

"Squeak, squeak, squeak." Xiao Jin spoke in monkey language that no one could understand, pointed at the distance, and started pulling Lin Xia.

"Are you going to take me somewhere?"

Xiao Jin continued to pull Lin Xia until she caught up with its pace and started running away.

After running over two hills, Lin Xia couldn't help but stop and take a deep breath, frowning and asking, "Xiao Jin, where are you taking me to? How far is it?"

Xiao Jin had stopped and was pointing at a corner under the tree, squeaking.

Lin Xia walked forward doubtfully but cautiously, and a fan-shaped plant that looked like a maple leaf appeared in front of her.

Looking at Xiao Jin in disbelief.

“Ginseng!”

"It's for me!" He pointed at the ginseng and then at himself.

Xiao Jin nodded.

Lin Xia was so happy that she went crazy. It was ginseng, and a very old ginseng at that, and it just fell into her arms.

She screamed, she panicked, doubted herself, and observed again...

It’s really a ginseng from a good vintage! A rough estimate is more than 50 years.

Xiao Jin looked at Lin Xia speechlessly as she first danced with joy and then calmed down. He thought she was sick!

Lin Xia took out a sickle and a small hoe and started digging ginseng.

In order not to hurt the ginseng at all, Lin Xia half-knelt on the ground, with a solemn expression, and worked carefully, digging up the soil bit by bit.

Xiao Jin was on a nearby tree, squeaking and roaring, and making digging movements on the ground.

Monkey: All I need is my hands, and it will come out in a few strokes, right?

Lin Xia gave symbolic comfort to the hero.

"It will be ready soon."

Women's horses are not to be trusted! It was not until dark that Lin Xia went back satisfied. As for Xiao Jin, he became impatient to watch her digging ginseng as the monkey was no longer visible.

As a medicine researcher, Lin Xia initially guessed that this ginseng was about eighty years old and worth a lot of money. Of course, she would not sell it unless it was necessary.

On the second day, Lin Xia came to the monkey group to find Xiao Jin.

Xiao Jin was full of surprise: "Squeak, squeak?" Didn't you leave?

Lin Xia understood Xiao Jin's confusion and explained with gestures: "How can I leave when I haven't said goodbye to you formally yet?"

"Besides, the gift you gave me is so big that we won't finish digging until dark, so of course we have to travel far during the day."

As he spoke, he took out a monkey pendant. The workmanship was not very fine, but one could recognize at a glance that it was... a monkey? .

"I don't have anything good to give you, so I can only carve a doll for you to play with."

Then he gave the pendant to Xiao Jin.

Xiao Jin took it, put it around his neck without any instruction, and shouted excitedly. It can be seen that he likes this little gadget very much.

"Then I really have to leave. Goodbye, Xiao Jin." Lin Xia waved her hand and gradually disappeared into the depths of the jungle.

Xiao Jin silently watched her back as she walked away. After a moment, the little monkey mixed into the monkey group and began to dance and show off his new toy.

Lin Xia listened to the lively sounds behind her and smiled. Isn't the meaning of life to meet and part again and again?

Twenty years later, Lin Xia returned to his hometown. He felt a little lost when he saw the forest without monkeys. On his way out of the forest, he came across a pendant. When he was about to pick it up, he heard a low growl and an old monkey snatched the pendant and put it in his arms, just like before.

It's a pity that we don't recognize each other when we meet.

Lin Xia took out a silver pendant carved with a monkey and a little girl, and the old monkey calmed down.

The old monkey has changed from Xiao Jin to Lao Jin, but he still remembers their brief companionship. Looking at the new toy in Lin Xia's hand, he jumped around happily, and then stuffed a black and red fruit into Lin Xia's hand. Lin Xia then gave the new pendant to Lao Jin, and then watched him lovingly as he threw the new toy around.