Christian endured the wait in order to embark on a unique journey to the Dragon Kingdom.
And so, he and Qin Zian boarded the tractor together, experiencing a different kind of travel mode of transportation.
The tractor struggled along the muddy field ridges, and Christian gripped the handrail tightly, afraid he would fall off.
But the bumpy ride gave him no chance to survive; his delicate bottom was almost ruined.
After a long journey of twenty hours, they finally arrived at the Miao village by tractor at dusk.
At this moment, the entire village was immersed in tranquility, with only the occasional chirping of insects and the barking of dogs in the distance.
Just hearing these sounds echoing around him gave Christian goosebumps; it was truly terrifying.
Throughout the journey, Christian had barely slept a good night's sleep or eaten a decent meal due to the prolonged bumps and discomfort.
His face was etched with exhaustion and helplessness, and the passion and anticipation for the trip in his heart had been almost completely worn away.
Most importantly, Christian's idea of touring Xiangcheng in 24 hours has been completely shattered.
Christian was deeply saddened by this reality.
He was dejected and completely lacked energy the whole way.
This trip was originally Christian's attempt to challenge himself and push his limits, but he did not expect to encounter such a big setback at the very first step.
Seeing Christian's dejected look, Qin Zian felt a pang of pity.
He knew that Christian was a passionate and adventurous man, just a bit whimsical, but not really flawed.
Therefore, Qin Zian gently patted Christian's shoulder and softly comforted him, "Don't be too sad, Christian. There will always be unexpected difficulties and challenges in traveling, which is precisely the charm of travel. Although we can't tour all of Xiangcheng in 24 hours, we still have time to slowly explore this beautiful place."
Christian raised his head, his eyes flashing with resentment, but he could only accept reality.
“Brother Qin, you’re right. I can’t just give up like this. Although my plan to tour Xiangcheng in 24 hours has fallen through, I still have more time to experience the Dragon Kingdom. I’m going to replan my trip to make it even more unforgettable.”
Seeing how cooperative Christian was, Qin Zian nodded in approval, with an expression that said, "He's a promising young man."
After waiting at the village entrance for two or three minutes, Qin Zian and Christian saw an elderly man dressed in traditional Miao ethnic clothing walking towards them from afar.
This person's name is Amu, a well-known sorcerer in the area. Qin Zian had a long online conversation with him.
Amu was thin, and his deep eyes seemed to see through everything.
Just looking at his hunched body and chiseled face, Christian couldn't help but feel a sense of dread.
"Director Qin, welcome to the Miao village!"
Amu greeted them with a smile, then slowly took a brightly colored snake out of the bamboo basket behind him.
The snake had a slender body, and its scales shimmered with a faint light, making it particularly eye-catching in the firelight.
Not only that, the snake opened its blood-red mouth wide when it saw Christian.
Christian was quite frightened just by seeing this scene.
Christian grabbed Qin Zian's sleeve, terrified by the snake, and retreated repeatedly, his body trembling uncontrollably.
Although Christian had heard Qin Zi'an talk about the wonders of Miao culture, seeing such a colorful snake with its mouth open in front of him still made him feel somewhat frightened.
"Brother Qin, I hope I won't die in the Miao village tonight."
Qin Zian chuckled lightly, calmly reassuring, "No, don't worry. This is Amu's welcome ceremony for us. You don't need to worry too much, just watch quietly."
Amu didn't take Christian's nervousness to heart and calmly continued his performance.
Amu gently stroked the snake's head, as if trying to soothe it.
Then, he began to chant softly in the Miao language, his fingers gently gliding over the snake's body.
As Amu's chanting deepened, the snake seemed to be hypnotized, becoming unusually docile.
It slowly crawled around Amu's arm, as if engaging in some kind of mysterious communication with Amu.
Christian's fear did not subside as he watched this scene; instead, it intensified.
He felt goosebumps rise all over his arms, fearing that the snake might suddenly turn around and bite Amu's body viciously.
Compared to Christian's unfounded fear, Amu was like an elegant dancer.
The snake coiled around Amu's neck, docilely conforming to his skin, showing no aggression.
In Amu's dance with the snake, they displayed an unusual intimacy and tacit understanding, resulting in a captivating performance.
Gradually, Christian's fear subsided, and he was awestruck by the captivating performance.
The fear buried deep in Christian's heart has been dispelled by this extraordinary performance, replaced by a deep curiosity and respect for this foreign culture.
At the end of the sentence, Christian turned to look at Qin Zi'an, his face full of surprise and questions.
"Brother Qin, is there some special way Amu communicates with this snake? They seem... so harmonious, like old friends." Christian exclaimed.
Qin Zian nodded and explained with a smile, "Amu grew up with these snakes since he was a child. He understands their habits and knows how to communicate with them. This is not just a performance, but also part of their ethnic culture, representing the harmonious coexistence of humans and nature."
Christian had heard many famous quotes and stories about living in harmony with nature, but this was the first time he felt a genuine admiration for the idea of harmonious coexistence between humans and nature.
The interaction between Amu and the snake is not a simple interaction, but the purest trust and dependence between two lives.
"Brother Qin, is it really true that this snake won't bite Amu? What if something unexpected happens?"
Christian hesitated for a long time before finally asking the question that had been weighing on his mind.
"No, they have a deep bond. Amu knows how to properly handle his relationship with the snake; every action he takes is a way of telling the snake, 'I am a friend, I will not hurt you.' The snake feels the same way; it knows that Amu will not harm it, and they trust each other completely."
Qin Zi'an paused for a moment, then smiled and continued, "Christian, you can give it a try too..."
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