Chapter 82: The food crisis of the Hai Clan

On the desert island, facing Lin Tuo's questioning, the sea clan captain who called himself "Peya" immediately explained.
The matter is also very simple.
According to Peia, the sea people have lived on this stormy sea for generations, and the entire vast sea is their home.
It's just that with the gradual expansion of human footprints, the living area of ​​the sea people has gradually shifted from the vicinity of the "Jiudalian Island" in the center of the two continents to deeper places.
Occasionally encounter humans on weekdays.
But because they were unable to communicate, in the early years, after trying and failing to contact them, the Sea Clan gradually instinctively avoided humans, and the understanding between the two clans was limited to the "legendary" stage.
Compared with the chaos of human society, the life of the Hai people is simpler and many times more monotonous.
The entire ethnic group, every individual, from the moment they are born, will master the "racial talent", similar to wizards.
However, the abilities of the sea races are exceptionally unified. Compared with the complex and varied abilities of the wizards, the talents that each sea race masters are almost the same.
That is the "water element magic".
The shape of the water element can be changed arbitrarily to achieve all kinds of wonderful effects.
These bubbles on the ground are one of them.
Because of this bug ability, the Sea Clan has no natural enemies. Daily life is to find food, sunbathe, explore the ocean, and collect interesting items.
However, they also have problems.
The biggest problem is the annual "food crisis".
According to Peyah, once spring comes every year, a frantically multiplying fish that is the biggest source of food for marine people will migrate towards the mainland as a whole.
Well, it can be understood as a seasonal migration behavior similar to "migratory birds".
The migration of these fishes will cause the entire sea people to fall into a food crisis that lasts for 2-3 months. Generally speaking, they will reserve food in advance to survive this period of time.
However, due to some accidents in the previous season, the entire ethnic group’s reserves of food were seriously insufficient. It is foreseeable that everyone will be hungry in the next few months.
By convention, every time such a situation is encountered, the ethnic group will hold a "begging sacrifice" to worship the gods and pray for food. In the legend of the sea people, the gods love humans.
Therefore, in order to please the gods, each time the sacrifices are made, the sea people will collect as much human-related creations as possible as sacrifices.
The team led by Peia is one of many teams sent out to collect sacrifice materials.
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"Respected human wizard, we also accidentally discovered the books piled up on this island. At first, we didn't dare to move, but after observing for a while, no humans were seen around, so...so..."
Speaking of this, this sea clan named Peya is obviously a little embarrassed.
"Is that so..." Lin Tuo was clear, and even though he didn't intimidate them, he smiled and said, "It seems that it is really a misunderstanding."
"Yes! Yes!" A group of Sea Clan chicks nodded like pecking rice, and the frantically flapping tails also stopped.
As if to show their sincerity, they also waved their hands at the same time, as if sensing something. Immediately, the billowing blisters disintegrated into water droplets one after another, meaning that the things returned to their original owners.
Originally, things could end here, but Lin Tuo thought about it, but didn't let them go, but slowly said:
"Speaking of it, this is the first time I have visited the depths of the sea of ​​storms, and I am quite curious, especially for you, I am the first to know about the festival of'begging for food'.
Can you tell me in detail, is it possible that sacrifices to gods can really get food? "
This aspect is out of curiosity.
In addition, because of the "nightmare", Lin Tuo is now more sensitive to these things involving "gods".
"Ah, speaking of this... in fact, it's not very spiritual." Seeing that the misunderstanding was cleared, Peya's expression became much more relaxed, and he explained earnestly, "This festival originated from a legend of my family.
It is said that thousands of years ago, when the people were in a state of chaos, food would come down in the sky at a fixed time every day... That was a gift given by the gods to protect our weak ancestors. "
"However, I have participated many times, but it is not very spiritual. Some old people said that it is because the eyes of the gods have gone, and the small sea people can't attract his attention..."
At this point, the expression on Peya's face has also become lowered, and her two wing-like ears have also drooped softly.
"..." On the other side, Lin Tuo heard this with mixed emotions.
However, the low expression lasted only a few seconds, and Peya became excited again:
"But this year is very different."
"Oh? Why?" Lin Tuo asked curiously.
Peia said seriously: "Because just yesterday, we heard the voice of the gods again. Although we don't understand what he said, it at least proves that he has not really left."
"Originally, the food begging festival was held a few days later, but the patriarch said that this was a rare opportunity for thousands of years.
Taking advantage of the god's gaze cast on this world once again, perhaps, this begging offering can attract his attention... Therefore, we came out so urgently to collect sacrifices. "
No wonder... it's still his own pot.
That is to say, how can it be so coincidental that you just choose a day to come in and hit the festival again. At first, the sandbox No. 1 came to catch up with the ceremony of worshipping the gods. This time I came to the sea and held the "begging sacrifice."
It turned out that the date was temporarily changed.
Well, it's all here, isn't it appropriate to be empty-handed... Do you want to help them?
Turning these thoughts, Lin Tuo looked at the fighting spirit and expectant Peya of the Sea Clan, and smiled:
"Very interesting knowledge, I don't know when the begging festival will be held? Can I observe it?"
"Of course! The patriarch loves the knowledge of humans. If you know that there is a powerful wizard who can talk to us to participate in the festival, I will be very happy."
Peia said excitedly: "The festival will be held at noon tomorrow. It will be on a nearby sea surface. If you are convenient, you can go underwater with us and watch the ceremony in advance."
"No, I still have something to deal with, so I won't bother.
However, I am really interested in begging for food. As of tomorrow, I will stay on this island. If it is convenient, tomorrow morning, can I ask you to lead the way? "
Lin Tuo smiled.
As for entering the water... into the gathering place of these sea races... forget it.
Although I am really curious about their level of civilization development, the problem is that Lin Tuo is not good at water... I can't put on a diving suit and carry an oxygen cylinder on his back, right?
Well, maybe these sea people can do it, but this will only increase the danger. Even if these lives seem harmless to humans and animals, they cannot be taken lightly.
Once it enters the water and encounters danger, the body is too late to rescue.
Therefore, to be cautious, Lin Tuo politely declined.
"That's it, it's okay! The patriarch will definitely welcome you, well... If there is an accident, I will tell you tomorrow."
Peia agreed happily, then reacted and added another sentence.
After that, the two sides said goodbye to each other, and this sea clan team swam across the beach with their tails, thumped and jumped into the sea, and quickly disappeared.
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"Huhuhu..."
Watching the other party leave, finally Lin Tuo was the only one left on this desolate island.
The salty sea breeze is blowing from a distance, and the waves are beating against the beach.
Lin Tuo walked away for a while, and then temporarily left the matter behind. If the sacrifice is held tomorrow, there is still plenty of time.
In contrast... he silently gathered bags and boxes of books on the ground, dragged a warm and round stone, and sat down.
"Well, let me concentrate on sorting out the books next, let me see... what was the first one to be selected..."
Whispering, Lin Tuo flexibly opened the button of the wooden box beside his feet with his fingers, looked at the slightly messy thick-skinned book, and found out a random book from it:
"Basic Magic Lectures"