As I was pondering, a hurried sound of footsteps suddenly came from outside, and then, several savages walked in.
Seeing their attire and what they were holding, I frowned.
Were these guys some kind of chiefs?
Just as I was thinking, the savages walked in and immediately saw me, then their gaze shifted to the tattoo on my chest.
Upon seeing this, they quickly knelt on the ground, looking devout.
Damn… I thought they were worshipping me, but it turns out they were worshipping my tattoo?
But from this, could it be that they also knew about the Shepherd God and the Tree of Life?
After a moment's hesitation, I spoke, "Do you recognize this?"
Hearing this, the savages looked at each other, and from their expressions, they probably didn't understand what I was saying.
Just then, a savage dressed like a priest beside them seemed to have thought of something, and then uttered some strange syllables.
To be honest, I didn't know what these syllables meant, but strangely, they seemed to possess a magical power that directly entered my body.
My mind became clear.
I suddenly realized something was wrong, and listened carefully to their words, which felt like a prayer.
However, these words fell clearly into my ears.
"Wait a moment!" I suddenly spoke loudly, "What are you chanting?"
The savages stood frozen, unsure of what to do.
I felt speechless.
When they chanted those syllables earlier, I had a very peculiar feeling.
It was similar to the feeling I experienced in the pale green lake.
However, this feeling was much lighter.
Now I knew that they seemed to show me great respect because of the tattoo on my chest.
And the syllables they were chanting now seemed to have something to do with me.
But now, I didn't want to spend too much time here.
After much hesitation, I secretly prepared to leave. I missed those people more than this.
So, after eating at the savage tribe, I packed my backpack and sneaked away in the middle of the night.
During the day, I had roughly figured out the direction, and I should be able to find my camp now.
A very long time passed, during which I traveled almost without sleep or rest, not daring to stop even for a moment.
Fortunately, with the support of the Water of Life, my body was fine.
It wasn't until an afternoon a few days later that I finally saw that familiar place.
It was my camp!
The camp I longed for day and night!
Although I didn't know how they were doing now, I had indeed returned!
As I approached, I suddenly slowed down. Honestly, I was looking forward to seeing them, but I was also afraid. If they weren't here, I would be devastated.
Before I got close, I saw someone walking out of the camp. When I recognized the figure, tears almost came to my eyes.
"Ya... Yaqin..." My voice trembled uncontrollably. Seeing her again, I had unspeakable feelings.
Hearing my voice, Luo Yaqin's body trembled, and her eyes began to search around. When she saw me, tears couldn't help but stream down her face.
"I knew it, I knew it, you must be alive!" Luo Yaqin cried, then ran over quickly and threw herself into my arms.
Holding the person I had longed for day and night, my heart was filled with mixed emotions.
"I'm not dreaming, am I?" Luo Yaqin asked.
I held her tightly, responding with a kiss.
Luo Yaqin held me tightly, and after a long time, she let go.
My hands wandered restlessly over her body. Luo Yaqin gave me a reproachful look, "It's still daytime..."
But she didn't push me away.
I carried her into the camp and slowly unbuttoned her clothes...
A long time later, Luo Yaqin, bathed in fragrant sweat, nestled in my arms.
Now I had many questions to ask.
"Where have you been all this time?" Luo Yaqin asked first.
"Before that, I want to know... how long have I been gone?" I asked.
During the time I met Richard, I didn't know how much time had passed.
But I had a feeling that the time flow in the two places seemed different.
"It's been a full six months!" Luo Yaqin said.
"Where are the others?" I quickly asked.
Hearing this, Luo Yaqin's expression became somewhat strange. After hesitating, she said, "They've already left..."
"Left?" I frowned, "Left this place? How did they leave?"
At this moment, Luo Yaqin recounted the events to me, and only then did I realize how much had happened in my absence!