The Romance Of The Thousand Loves
CH. 17. PROTECTIVE & CONDEMNING ARAYS

The Southern Continent was the smallest and weakest continent in this world. The area is getting smaller and smaller. Not because of fighting or power struggles. But because this region is eroded every year by the ocean. People on this continent call the ocean the South Coast Sea. A very large ocean. There are many mysteries that even across the continent people are always curious about this ocean. Some experts from several continents have worked together to find mysteries on this continent and dive into the ocean. But none of those who returned must have been several years since. With the absence of the messenger, the South Coast Ocean is now a taboo subject to approach and study, although there is still a lot of curiosity hanging around waiting for answers. The area of the Southern Continent that is increasingly eroded is associated with the Southern Coast Ocean. And indeed the area of the South Coast Ocean every year increases several fathoms. Communities are prohibited from approaching and building settlements around the South Coast Coast for ten Miles.

Currently the people of the Southern Continent are shocked by the events that occurred on the South Coast. The furore was the sound of eruptions and loud explosions several times from the South Coast. Some of the people who heard that were accidentally looking for luck on the beach and violated the ban on approaching the beach. This community was a poor fishing community that could not be reached by the Royal government. They had been fishing several times around the vast beach and they had found no such awkwardness or strangeness as feared.

But today when about three fishermen were catching fish, they were surprised by the sound of explosions followed by sand soaring high up. These fishermen only faintly heard the explosion, but they could clearly see the sand that soared up and scattered far from where they stood at the southern end of the coast. The three fishermen were almost made hangers when from the sand came out two black spots and floated on the beach. They could also see that the originally scattered sand was little by little coming back and coming together falling down together. They noticed the two black dots from where they were standing, yet they could not confirm what the black dots were. Not yet out of the three fishermen's entanglement, now they are surprised again with a loud explosion that they can hear. Following the explosion, a giant wave formed a hundred meters high and wide to where the three fishermen stood.

They immediately ran away. But the giant wave was quickly approaching them. And when the wave was about to hit those who had been desperate, it suddenly fell on those who were instantly drenched. The three fishermen turned their heads towards the two black spots and wanted to know what they were doing. They could see the black dot growing by one, out of nowhere, they thought. The three fishermen were even more startled when the three black dots moved quickly towards them. With just two blinks they could see two men and one woman standing right in front of them ten meters away.

The three shocked fishermen fell backwards and complained.

"Uncle.. Uncle is okay?" The three masked men approached the fisherman. Fearfully and half-vibrantly they stood up and tried to smile that looked even frightened.

"ka.mi... Si...Who is ka..lian son..mu.da?" An older fisherman answered stammeringly.

"Oh.. We were travelers who happened to be on duty. My name is Xiao Long, this is my brother Xio Ying and this is my sister Xiao Yang. We happened to pass by here and see uncle three." Answer Xio Long kindly.

"Just calm uncle, we're not bad people and there's something we should talk about with uncle." Xiao Yang who could read the minds of the three frightened people tried to calm them down.

"Where can we talk Uncle. Is this something very important?" Xiao Ying who had been silent from the beginning now asked softly. He knew that the fear of these three old men in front of him was due to the black robe he was wearing. Then quickly, Xiao Ying turned his robe into a soothing white color. The robe that Xiao Ying was wearing was not an indiscriminate robe. But the cloak of creation seals he possesses. He obtained the creation seal from Tang Xiao. Although only a few have recently been studied, the results are remarkable. He could only learn the seal of creation if it guided Tang Xiao.

The three old fishermen were wide-eyed almost. Clearly they saw Xiao Ying was carrying nothing and had suddenly changed the color of his robe. They were dumbfounded for a moment.

"Ehem... How's uncle?" Xiao Long asked their daydreams

"Eh.... Ahem... I.iii... Master let's go to my house." Answer the oldest fisherman. He and his three friends were about to clean up their stuff that had been left behind because of the giant wave earlier. However they were very surprised when Xiao Long handed over their items that were already neatly arranged inside the wooden box. 'Since when did this masked man clean it up' they murmured.

"Oh thank you, sir. Let's. Uh... " The oldest man was again surprised when he was about to take his goods which disappeared from before them. The other two parents were no less shocked.

" Our uncle, calm down. Uncle's stuff I've secured and it's not gone. I'll give it to you when I get to uncle's house." Xiao Long calmed the old man down.

"Let you come with me." The older man walked first. "Oh yes sir my name is Jie Kang, my long-haired friend is Kang Hui, the other one is Hui Wun. We're fishermen who live on the coast not far from here" Jie Kang started a friendly conversation.

Then they walked while telling the situation around the coast.

"Many villages have lost their families. Whether it's their son, wife, father, mother. The villages are far from this beach. While our village is close by no one feels the loss of a family. Our village is also safe. Never let a thief or a robber in." Light Jie Kang.

Xiao Long, Xiao Yang and Xiao Ying felt a little astonished. They were wondering what was in the village so that the black stream did not enter. The six of them continued walking north. About an hour's walk they finally reached the village. Now the curiosity of Xiao Long, Xiao Yang and Xiao Ying was answered. The village mounted aray protective and cursed formations. The protective aray serves to disguise the village from the sight of people who intend evil. While aray curses function to curse the evil intent who managed to find the village.

The three of them became curious as to who the formation expert who set up the aray was. But clearly visible in the eyes of the three of them aray it has begun to be fragile. In a few years it's possible that aary will be gone. Silently, Xiao Long put up a similar yet stronger and and more terrifying curse that was inside. Even people who are in the village who intend evil against the residents will be exposed to the curse. The aray will last as long as no natural disaster can wipe out the village.

The six of them entered the village. Some residents stared in wonder there were three masked people together with some old people. Some residents greeted the three elders while bowing their heads. It turns out that the three of them are the customary stakeholders of the village.

Xiao Long, Xiao Yang and Xiao Ying watched the village. There was nothing strange in their eyes. The houses look simple. The walls and floors are made of wood, the roof of the woven leaves of rumbia. Shaped rectangular boxes size 7x6 meters. Very simple for a house but enough for a small family. The village is quite spacious, surrounded by a natural fence that is a mangrove tree that is quite close to cover the village from the outside view. The six of them stopped at a rather large building. Larger than the average home. In front of the house was written 'NORTH BREEZE VILLAGE HALL'.

"Let's please come in. This is the house of three of us. We live with our family here. Here also all the affairs and needs of the village are addressed." Jie Kang opened the door of the house which was immediately welcomed by several small children around five or six years old.

"Dad's gone home hooray. We can eat ika.n" A boy stopped talking when he saw three masked men standing behind their father. Some of the children immediately retreated and yet did not run. The children were only shocked but not afraid.

"Let's please come in. Sorry our house is pretty simple." Jie Kang invited his three guests to sit down. He was able to tell these three people including the nobles saw their extremely luxurious clothes. Even more luxurious than they've ever seen.

"Thank you uncle. This is enough for us to talk." Xiao Long, Xiao Yang and Xiao Ying were seated on a wooden chair by the window. In front of them was a round table that was a big hit. The three old fishermen also sat in front of them. The kids ran straight into the room. They are used to having guests every day. So the kids understood what they had to do.

"Looky uncle..... There are some things we have to tell you. But we hope uncle didn't ask you much other than what we explained." Xiao Long spoke softly but firmly made the three fishermen gulp.

The three old fishermen were very surprised to hear the story. They were silent for quite a while, trying to understand what they had heard.

"Master.... Can we see the prisoner you mean?" Hui Wan spoke in a slightly frightened tone after hearing the story. What is clear, the three masked people are not humans recklessly he should not provoke these three mysterious humans.

Xiao Long, Xiao Yang and Xiao Ying immediately stood up and immediately followed the three fishermen.

"Uncle, we'd better get rid of these tables and chairs first." Xiao Long said as he waved his hand and instantly the place became empty.. The three fishermen could not hide their surprise. Although they have seen similar events on the beach, they are not used to it. The three fishermen were silent. They trust their guests completely.

Quickly, Xiao Long formed a hand seal and waved his hand forward. Suddenly dozens of people appeared out of nowhere. Dozens of people were in a state of concern with the condition of a thin body but wearing very good clothes. Even so, they still look scared on their faces. Looking at the people before them, the dozens of people were slightly calm and relieved. The fishermen were shocked. I don't know how many times today they were shocked by these three guests. For a moment, no one spoke. The fishermen and the captives are still digesting what happened.

"Uncle of fishermen, these are the people I told you about. We need to get them back to their families soon." Xiao Long broke the silence. Jie Kang came to the prisoners.

"Gentlemen, have you eaten yet?" He started a conversation. Seeing that dozens of thin people he became a prihati and would soon prepare enough food for those dozens of people. The dozens of captives nodded and took out a few pieces of bread and meat from their clothing pockets. Jie Kang frowned for a moment then immediately turned his head towards Xiao Long who was looking kindly at him.

'Hufft.... How many times have I been amazed by these people. Fortunately, they are good people.' Jie Kang muttered as he breathed out softly. Then the three fishermen gathered the whole community and told them all what happened. The people are so enthusiastic and joyful. Then without waiting for long, the community immediately led dozens of prisoners to their respective villages. The dozens of captives cried happily as soon as they reached their homes and expressed their infinite gratitude.

Xiao Long, Xiao Yang and Xiao Ying returned to the house of the three old fishermen earlier. Xiao Long took out all the belongings of the three fishermen. And do not forget they took out some treasure chests that are large enough and had the three fishermen divide the entire population according to their individual needs. The three fishermen and their families who were gathered could only shake their heads. One treasure chest alone has been able to support all citizens for decades what else with five treasure chests. Their little children rejoiced and hugged Xiao Long, Xiao Yang and Xiao Ying tightly.

"Uncle, aunt thank you very much. Finally we can get education in some white sect like other children." The little ones already considered their guests to be their own family even though it was actually very inappropriate.

"Yes, same boy. We really need to help each other. Uncle hope that when you are mature and strong, it will be a helper for everyone. Now from now on you must try to be strong and eradicate evil and injustice in this world. How are you guys ready?" Xiao Ying spoke softly advising the children while stroking their heads.

"Of course our Uncle is ready. We'll always remember the kindness of uncle and aunt all." Said the children in a fiery spirit. Seen from their eyes was a deep radiance of persistence and sincerity. Indeed, someone will follow what he has believed all along. Therefore, instilling kindness from an early age is the best thing for the future.

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#LIVING

Look world....

Are they really who own it

Today live tomorrow die

Today is healthy tomorrow sick

The world has never belonged to a human

Dead people leave stories

Carve out a story before you perish

Eaten by maggots and earthworms

Let people know that you ever existed

BY: El-Khan

Kendal, Nov 27, 2020

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