Then all the residents of Nan Shi Village were called to the mountain top.
Next, Ma Lin used a firepot to ignite the firewood beneath the wooden frame, while the sheep was placed above the frame.
Then 'Big Goose' led the residents in a dance, moving like a long-necked bird, constantly flapping its wings and stretching its neck to peck the air, with lively and strong legs.
Ma Lin began to understand why he was nicknamed 'Big Goose'.
As they danced, the wooden frame got burned and the sheep fell onto the pile of firewood.
The smell of burning hides was extremely pungent.
Everyone danced for a little while longer.
Then only Ma Lin and 'Cat Urine' stayed behind to watch the fire, to prevent a forest fire, and because the ritual required someone to watch the sheep burn completely. If there wasn't enough firewood, more had to be added.
'Cat Urine' didn't speak much but had excellent endurance, especially skilled with a javelin.
