An hour passed, and at four in the morning, the sky was already dyed red.
A strong smell of blood wafted over on the wind.
Aslan clenched his fists and shouted, "Abudu, save me!"
Lin Ziyan pushed hard, knocking Aslan down onto the lawn.
A chill crept into Lin Ziyan's clothes, making her teeth chatter.
If she hadn't noticed something was wrong first, she and her child might have been thrown into a wolf's den by this man.
The person who skins the antelope.
Aren't the people Aslan brought along poachers?
Their only conflict with poachers during their trip to the west was during a conflict with them.
But those people should be locked up right now.
"Click!"
Abudu walked up to Aslan, stomped on her leg, and broke her arm in the process.
"I've called the police. You'll have to explain yourself to them then!" Abudu's voice grew even colder, his eyes filled with murderous intent.
She's letting wolves into the house; she's putting the lives of everyone on the horse farm to these poachers.
There are over a hundred people in the horse farm. If they really die because of her, can she really feel at ease?
"You believe her but not me? She even slashed my neck until it bled!" Aslan's eyes widened, filled with nothing but hatred, as he shouted.
"They are all outsiders, I am your sister!"
“You help outsiders but not your own family. No wonder Ana said you’re an ungrateful bastard.”
No matter how much she roared, Abudu remained calm, showing no sign of being provoked.
Aslan laughed loudly, glanced at the onlookers, and continued:
"Ana said that she knew from the moment you were born that it was a disaster, a catastrophe for the family."
You betrayed our nation to curry favor with the government, and now you're back here limping, raising horses and herding sheep?
What about our people? They were all killed. What are they if not bandits?
Abudu's deep eyes were now bright, a trace of pain flashing across them.
Aslan became increasingly frantic: "My blood may be unclean, but it's still better than yours, who betrayed the gods."
Why can you come back here and live a carefree life, while I can only grow old like this, unable to get what I want?
"You all deserve to be torn to pieces and cursed by the gods!"
She screamed at the top of her lungs, but her own people could not empathize with her.
They used to live a life of constant wandering, eating in the open and sometimes not having enough to eat.
Now their children can go to school, settle down in one place, and not be killed or starved to death at any time.
If they could settle down, who would be willing to risk their life?
"So this is what you think of me and them, Aslan? Are you blind? Or are you blind in your heart?" Abudu's expression was indifferent; he would no longer be emotionally affected by this.
At the same time, he does not regret his initial choice.
The current government is worthy of his protection; each of his people has been allocated their own land, and they will no longer fear that it will be taken away by others at will.
They have many choices; they can herd sheep or work in factories. As long as they work hard, they can ensure their family has enough to eat and wear.
"I'm not blind! You people are all cowards, you've lost the spirit of your people!" Aslan roared back, his eyes bloodshot.
Lin Ziyan's gaze was complicated; seeing her current disheveled state, she felt only sorrow.
Another person has been brainwashed; Wang Erniu was one, and she is the second.
Now that everything has settled down, do we really have to go our separate ways and fight amongst ourselves to show our mettle?
Lu Yunshen put his arm around her shoulder and shook his head at her.
It would be best if they didn't say anything at this point.
"You certainly have guts, but you almost killed our entire tribe." Abudu looked disappointed and didn't want to argue with her anymore.
What is a coward?
Those who step forward when the country needs them are not cowards.
His father was, and so was he.
When this land needs them to protect it, they are all ready to draw their guns and rush to the front lines, even at the cost of their lives.
"Did Ana ever say that her so-called 'all her people' died in battle?"
Did she ever say that her lover was shot in the head by my father for treason? "Abudu straightened his back, his voice cold.
Aslan froze, staring at him blankly.
No way, Ana wouldn't lie to her.
impossible……
Several police cars drove directly into the horse farm, and all the tied-up poachers were put into the police cars.
Those who had escaped earlier were all caught.
This poaching organization was completely wiped out.
Aslan slumped on the grass, his dress covered in withered grass.
The bloodstains on her neck had dried, and the wind tousled her long hair, leaving her looking disheveled.
“Abudu, we’re taking her away.” The policeman walked up to Aslan and handcuffed her.
Abudu: "We'll act according to the law. Don't worry about me."
Aslan remained silent throughout, biting his lip tightly.
Abudu came to Lu Yunshen and the others, sincerely apologized, and looked guilty.
Words are inadequate now; he has already prepared himself to lose this friend.
Lu Yun Shen patted his slumped shoulder: "Our relationship has nothing to do with her."
Aslan hid it so well; he probably never revealed the darkness in his heart.
She remained sober despite drinking so much last night and didn't say anything reckless.
This time, he must have been provoked to suddenly say so much.
"Yun Shen, now I know why Wang Erniu came here." Abudu sighed.
Lu Yunshen's eyes darkened slightly, and he nodded.
They couldn't see through Aslan's thoughts, but Wang Erniu certainly did.
…
We drove away from the horse farm at noon.
Lin Ziyan sat in the passenger seat, while the back seat was folded down for the two children to take a nap.
Ahead lay a flat road, with boundless grasslands on both sides.
The snow-capped mountains stretched out like a mirage, looking very unreal.
"Is this your first time here on a mission?" Lin Ziyan asked calmly.
If it weren't for a mission, Lu Yun Shen wouldn't have come here alone.
Ten years ago, he must have just joined the army.
Back then, there probably wasn't a main road here, just an uneven path.
"I was training with Abudu and the others, but then the situation became urgent, and I had to get involved," Lu Yunshen briefly mentioned.
Back then, they were young and impetuous. They knew about the xenophobic nature of the region, but they still rode their horses around everywhere.
After training, we left the camp and went home with Abudu to play.
Wang Erniu was among them. At that time, he was closest to Aslan, and the two always had something to talk about.
But when they were about to leave, Aslan confessed his love to him, which he rejected outright.
“This area used to be quite unsafe; that’s when Abudu’s father died in battle,” Lu Yunshen continued.
Therefore, when Abudu applied to be transferred away from here, the approval from above was very quick.
Lin Ziyan nodded. This area is vast but sparsely populated.
The high altitude and harsh climate make it undesirable for people from inland areas to settle here.
The places they're visiting now are at relatively low altitudes.
“Abudu might take his family to Fushi for a trip in the future. His two children both want to see the sea.” Lu Yunshen’s lips curled up, looking forward to their trip.
Lin Ziyan nodded: "They are welcome anytime."
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