"The process of transporting corpses is full of dangers and uncertainties. Sometimes... the corpses will suddenly go out of control for various reasons, become agitated and even attack people around them."
Christian's heart raced; he felt as if he had been caught in a terrifying vortex.
It's no exaggeration to say that Christian felt there was something eerie about his surroundings, and several times he felt as if several dark figures had appeared around him.
Although he knew perfectly well that Amu was telling a story, he still couldn't help feeling afraid.
Christian tried to control his emotions, but the fear welling up from the bottom of his heart made him unable to control himself.
"Scared already?" Amu said dismissively.
"No...no, I didn't."
Although Christian spoke words of rebuttal, his body was already trembling uncontrollably.
Seeing his stubbornness, Qin Zian shook his head helplessly.
If it weren't for Christian's ashen face, Qin Zi'an would have definitely tried to scare him even more.
But given the current situation, Qin Zi'an was afraid that if she frightened him again, she might scare him into something serious.
Then, Qin Zian decided to tell the story of Xiangxi corpse driving from a different perspective.
Qin Zian took a deep breath and took over Amu's narration in a solemn and serious voice.
"Christian, do you know that the tradition of corpse-driving in western Hunan is actually to allow the souls of those who died far from home to return to their hometowns, especially those martyrs who died on the battlefield. They paid the price of their lives for the honor of the country and the nation, but they could not return to their hometowns."
"In the folk tradition of the Dragon Kingdom, people firmly believe that death is not the end of life, but the beginning of another world. These martyrs gave their lives for the country, the people, and their beliefs, and their souls must find peace. In order to allow their souls to return to their homeland and receive the respect and peace they deserve, the Xiangxi corpse-driving people came into being."
"Furthermore, each corpse driver carries an important mission. They not only need to have extraordinary courage and physical strength, but also a deep reverence for the dead. Because they clearly understand that what they are doing is not just a job, but a responsibility and a duty."
“Every nightfall, the corpse-drivers begin their journey. Holding bells and chanting incantations, they lead the remains of the martyrs through towering mountains and deep valleys, all so that their souls can return to their homeland.”
As Christian listened to Qin Zi'an's story, his fear gradually dissipated, replaced by a deep respect and admiration.
Christian has always been a peace advocate and does not want wars to break out around the world.
Whenever he heard these stories from the battlefield, his heart would be filled with a myriad of emotions, and he would feel an indescribable sorrow.
Christian often imagined what the moment of death looked like for those who died on the battlefield...
Did they experience fear and reluctance?
Have they thought about their loved ones and family?
Do they regret that they can never return to their hometown?
But whatever the answer may be, their fate is already sealed.
Even knowing what they were facing, these people chose to go to the battlefield without hesitation, sacrificing their lives for the interests of their country and nation.
Christian never imagined that there was such a profession as corpse transporter, or that there would be people who would help those martyrs return to their homes.
The people and the soldiers went to each other, and they shared a deep and unspoken bond.
This was something Christian had never seen in Eagle Tower Kingdom, nor was it an emotion he had ever felt before.
“So, the Xiangxi corpse-driving tradition has this kind of significance,” Christian said in a low voice. “I used to just listen to it as a scary story, but now I know its true value.”
“Every tradition and culture of our Dragon Kingdom has its unique value and significance, and is not just an ordinary behavior. The Xiangxi corpse-driving is not just a custom, but also a way to respect and commemorate the martyrs. Compared to the dead, the living are the more terrifying beings. So there is no need to be afraid of the Xiangxi corpse-driving.”
Christian took a deep breath, feeling an unprecedented sense of solemnity and reverence.
"Brother Qin, you're right! I was overthinking it before. Compared to the brutal war, the Xiangxi corpse-driving is nothing." Christian paused, then turned to look at Amu on the other side, "Amu, you... Waaaaaaahhhhhh!"
Christian wanted to share his feelings with Amu, but when he turned around, he saw a worm coming out of Amu's mouth and looking at him unfriendly.
Christian screamed and jumped back several steps, getting away from Amu's mouth, which seemed to have turned into a "wormhole".
He stared wide-eyed at Amu in terror, momentarily speechless.
This really scared Christian so much that he was unable to return to his senses for a long time.
Amu stuck out his tongue with great interest, allowing the Gu worms to swim freely in his mouth.
Seeing Christian's cowardly appearance, Amu said irritably, "Hey Christian, what's wrong with you? It's just a little bug, why are you making such a fuss?"
Christian composed himself and realized that his reaction had indeed been a bit excessive.
He gave an awkward laugh, trying to cover up his embarrassment: "I...I'm sorry, Amu, I...I just didn't expect there to be a bug in your mouth all of a sudden, it gave me quite a fright."
"It's just a tiny Gu worm. Compared to your ancestors using cannons to blast open the gates of China, it's nothing at all."
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