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One day, the festival in the tribe arrived, and Zhang Jin was invited to participate in this grand celebration.
The centerpiece of the festival is a sacred dance, where members of the tribe wear clothing that symbolizes their respective identities and beliefs, adorned with various totems and patterns, each with its own unique meaning.
Yun Yan walked lightly to Zhang Jin wearing a long skirt embroidered with bird totems, and explained with a smile, "These birds represent freedom and the pursuit of knowledge, they are symbols of our souls."
Zhang Jin gazed at Yun Yan's skirt, his eyes filled with admiration, "Is this dance, like the birds, able to make our souls soar?"
Yun Yan Nodding, with a glint of wisdom in her eyes: "Exactly, every time we dance, we are engaging in a dialogue with our ancestors, merging with the spirit of nature."
The dance begins, drums resounding with a strong and powerful rhythm. Zhang Jin follows the people of the tribe in their dance, her movements initially hesitant, but as time passes, she becomes increasingly drawn to the rhythm, gradually becoming more natural and fluid.
An elder dressed in bear totem attire approached Zhang Jin, his eyes filled with compassion and strength: "You have great potential. Can you feel the pulse of the earth?"
Zhang Jin stopped in her tracks, taking a deep breath. She felt her heartbeat synchronizing with the rhythm of the earth: "I can feel it. It's like a guidance, telling me how to take each step."
The elder's mouth lifted into a slight smile, and he reached out, gently patting Zhang Jin's shoulder. "That's it, follow this feeling, and you will find your way."
As night fell, the bonfire was lit, and the firelight reflected on everyone's faces, casting flickering shadows.
Zhang Jin Sitting by the fire, a child ran over and curiously tugged at her clothes: "Sister, you dance so beautifully, where did you learn it?"
Zhang Jin Smiling, she squatted down and met the child's gaze: "I learned it from Yun Yan, do you want to learn? I can teach you."
The child's eyes lit up, nodded, and excitedly jumped up, saying, "Great! I also want to dance as beautifully as a butterfly."
Zhang Jin reached out and danced with the child in the firelight. Her heart was filled with warmth and hope. During these days of learning, she not only learned dance and language, but also learned how to establish a deep connection with the land and its people.
The climax of the festival arrives, and everyone forms a circle, holding hands, and together they dance the tribal group dance.
This is a dance to celebrate the harvest and give thanks to the spirits, and everyone is wholeheartedly involved, their faces filled with pure joy.
Zhang Jin spun in the dance, feeling as if she were being guided by an invisible force, reaching an unprecedented clarity and tranquility in her mind at that moment.
After the dance ended, people sat down one after another, sharing food and stories. As the night deeply enveloped the earth, Zhang Jin sat quietly by the bonfire, filled with gratitude. She believed that, whether the vague figure of the man was real or not, she could find her own path.
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In the life of the barbarian tribe, every member coexists harmoniously with nature. Zhang Jin is no exception, as she embarked on a farming journey under the guidance of Yun Yan.
In the early morning, when the first ray of sunlight pierced through the thin mist and illuminated the wooden houses of the tribe, Zhang Jin followed the Yun Yan to the fields.
The land here is fertile, and as far as the eye can see, green waves undulate with the wind, exuding the breath of life.
Yun Yan pointed to a piece of untilled land and said to Zhang Jin, "Here we will plant our staple food - sorghum. It is like the source of life for us."
Zhang Jin nodded. This was her chance to repay Yun Yan for taking care of her during her long stay in the tribe.
Two people walked to the edge of the field, where several women in coarse clothing had already begun their work.
Their wrists were nimble, and every movement seemed so natural and skilled.
A woman named Ms.Liu approached, her face weathered but with warm light in her eyes. "Newcomer, come with me. I will teach you how to plant," she said.
Zhang Jin followed Ms.Liu, learning her movements and sowing the seeds into the soil. Ms.Liu gently touched the soil, as if caressing a sleeping child.
"Be gentle," Ms.Liu demonstrated while saying, "These seeds are like our children, they need to be nurtured with gratitude and care to grow strong."
Zhang Jin, fully focused, imitated and felt a special connection with the land, and his spirit became more peaceful and fulfilled.
At noon, the sun hung high, and the scorching sunlight shone on our backs, making us feel a bit weary.
But the women in the fields persisted, sweat beading on their faces, yet also wearing satisfied smiles.
A woman named Ms. Xing took out her homemade herbal tea and handed it to Zhang Jin, saying, "Have some of this, it will cool you down and replenish your energy."
Zhang Jin took the herbal tea, took a sip, and the refreshing taste immediately dispelled the heat.
"Thank you, Ms. Xing," Zhang Jin said gratefully, his eyes filled with love and respect for this land and its people.
Ms. Xing smiled and shook her head, "We are all family, helping each other is only natural."
The afternoon sun began to soften, and the wind in the fields brought a hint of coolness. Zhang Jin felt physically tired but spiritually fulfilled.
She learned how to be grateful for the gifts of the land, how to nurture seeds, and how those seeds would eventually sprout and grow into sorghum, becoming the tribe's food.
The sun sets in the west, and a day of farming comes to an end. Zhang Jin stands at the edge of the field, looking at the land she has personally sown, feeling a sense of accomplishment.
Yun Yan walks over and pats Zhang Jin's shoulder: "You've done well, Zhang Jin."
Zhang Jin turned around and smiled at Yun Yan: "It's all thanks to your careful guidance, teaching me step by step."
Yun Yan smiled back: "You have to work hard to make it useful. Zhang Jin, you have already started to integrate into our lives."
Night falls, and Zhang Jin returns to the village with the people of the tribe.
On this land, every day is a new journey, and every farming is a gratitude to nature. Zhang Jin gradually feels that she is no longer an outsider; she is now a part of this land and a member of the barbarian tribe.
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