Ye Shi didn't expect that this old man could speak the language of the People's Union, but he was immediately confused by the opening of his mouth.
This reminded him of the time he landed at Golden Gallen Harbor a long time ago.
The people there were also very surprised by the equipment they were wearing and called them "iron men" in exclaim.
But those people were still able to communicate, and things soon became normal.
"Quick, act quickly!"
Urgent urgings came from the communication channel.
Ye Shi could tell that Jiang Xuezhou, who was floating on the synchronous orbit eating melons and watching a show, was more anxious than he was who was confused at the scene.
"I know……"
Ye Shi replied in a low voice, then coughed, turned on the speaker of the power armor, looked at the old man and a group of young men lying in front of him, and said.
"Everyone... stand up and talk."
Most people didn't understand what he was saying, but the old man did. He stood up tremblingly while chanting something.
The same goes for the young guys kneeling behind him.
The confusion originally written on their faces had turned into solemnity and awe as the old man continued to talk.
"What are they talking about?" He couldn't understand their discussion at all. Although Ye Shi pretended to be calm on the surface, he was panicking in his heart.
Jiang Xuezhou: "I don't know either...but I have made a language behavior analysis model before, maybe it can come in handy."
When Ye Shi heard this, he felt happy.
"Awesome! When did you do it?"
Jiang Xuezhou: "What happened before...wasn't it because you always said some strange things!"
Ye Shi chuckled.
It seems that talking more flirty words when you have nothing to do is also beneficial. Wouldn’t this come in handy?
While he was making jokes, more and more "little green men" came out of the forest, looking at the iron lump standing by the river with eyes that were both curious and frightened.
They were dressed in clothes woven from liquorice and linen, and they were both male and female, or rather male and female.
Not everyone was carrying weapons, but some were carrying woven frames and baskets containing berries collected nearby and some strange-looking insects.
The old man was still chattering to the tribesmen behind him, and the more he talked, the more excited he became.
And the expressions on the faces of the young men who gathered around belatedly gradually changed from fear and curiosity to piety.
"...They seem to regard you as a totem in a religious sense." Jiang Xuezhou whispered in the communication channel, "I tried to translate some of their languages, and generally speaking... in their culture,
They are a race from heaven, and they first came to this world wearing clothes made of iron."
"They still know about iron?" Ye Shi said in surprise, looking at the primitive spears in their hands.
Jiang Xuezhou said in an uncertain tone.
"Well, that's just my translation. In fact, it can also be translated into metal or something similar. Of course, I don't think they have mastered the forging technology, but they should have seen metal. After all, the wreckage of the Gemini fell on
This area.”
Wearing clothes made of the same material as the "starship", this translation may be more accurate, but if you pick out the words, it will be too difficult to pronounce.
Ye Shi tried to understand it and roughly understood what Jiang Xuezhou was trying to express.
"I roughly understand...that means these people are the descendants of the Gemini guided missile cruiser?"
Jiang Xuezhou was obviously confused and answered ambiguously.
"It's hard to say, I can't parse out any more information from their conversations... I don't rule out that they may be survivors of the colonies in the United Nations era. After all, the early colonists also wore protective devices similar to power armor from high altitudes.
Landing on orbit, many sentences are acceptable no matter how you understand them."
Ye Shi pressed his eyebrows with a headache.
In fact, whether they are descendants of the USS Gemini guided missile cruiser or descendants of colonies in the United Nations era, there are actually quite a few problems with both claims.
After all, the former had been hit by a neutron torpedo, and the latter had been washed away by a neutron torpedo or a neutron killing device. Logically speaking, they should all be dead.
However, what he saw now was a different situation.
They survived in another form and even became another form of human beings.
At this time, Jiang Xuezhou's voice continued to come from the communication channel.
"The only thing that can be determined for now is that the civilization here has undergone a serious regression and has returned to the tribal period. Although this may be a bit extraneous... I still recommend that you go to their settlements and have a look, maybe you can find the answer.
Already."
Jiang Xuezhou finally left the decision-making power to him, and Ye Shi actually thought so in his heart.
He didn't know anything about this forest, and he was stepping on pits along the way. He didn't know what kind of strange troubles were waiting for him in the valley ahead.
This time I completed the game in one life, and the nearest resurrection point is five light years away. The method of exploring the grass with my face may not be advisable. Maybe asking a guide to help is the right way.
Anyway, so many people here regard him as their ancestor.
After experiencing the Orion incident, Ye Shi suddenly discovered that he had gradually learned to use his brain to solve problems.
Just when Ye Shi was feeling complacent, the old man seemed to have finished communicating with the tribesmen and extended an invitation to him with a pious expression.
"Dear Ancestor...can you follow me...to our tribe?"
The old man didn't know many Chinese couplets, and his sentences contained a lot of words he didn't understand.
Fortunately, with the help of Jiang Xuezhou, he relied on the so-called behavioral language model to roughly guess the vague words and concatenated them into sentences for simultaneous interpretation to Ye Shi.
Looking at the pious old man, Ye Shi nodded his head under the heavy helmet and gave the answer in the most concise and concise way.
"good."
Looking at Ye Shi who nodded, the old man seemed to have received some great honor, with an ecstatic expression on his face, so much so that the former couldn't help but wonder if this body language common to all mankind contained something else here.
other meanings.
But no matter what, the "first contact" between the two sides was a success.
The old man shouted into the forest, and soon a lark-like chirping sounded in the forest.
Amidst the continuous cries, the birds and animals in the forest were frightened and driven away.
In this way, Ye Shi, accompanied by a group of little green people singing and dancing, followed the winding stream to the higher ground upstream.
According to the old man, their tribe was built at the bend of the creek upstream.
Along the way, Ye Shi kept observing the surrounding environment.
He was surprised to find that the further upstream he went, the thicker the surrounding trees became, and the strange vegetation growing between the trees became more lush and bizarre.
In contrast, there are fewer and fewer roads available for travel, and they are getting narrower and narrower.
According to experience on Earth, areas with lush vegetation are actually not suitable for the development of settlements. Places with open terrain close to mountains and rivers are the first choice for settling down.
However, those experiences on earth do not seem to apply here, especially those strong little green people, who seem not to be affected by this leafy forest at all, and their walking speed is faster and more brisk than before in the open area.
.
The only one who suffered was Ye Shi.
Even if someone was leading the way, it would not be easy for him to squeeze into the dense forest with his bulky outfit.
Especially the half-person-high box behind him. It was a miracle that he could squeeze in through the woods!
He even couldn't help but doubt whether he would have been able to get out without the help of these people.
He had some incendiary bombs on him.
However, that kind of individual equipment is fine for driving away wild beasts, but it is still difficult to clear forests and open up wasteland.
Not to mention the "Gaia" lurking somewhere.
Unless he had to, he didn't want him to know that his opponent from two centuries ago was back.
Passing through a row of dense trees, a tall "city wall" soon came into view, making Ye Shi's eyes widen involuntarily.
What shocked him even more was what happened next——
He was surprised to find that the city wall actually grew out of the ground!
The rows of thick tree trunks are closely spliced together, and the lush root system is intertwined and spreads underground, like a hand firmly grasping the ground.
Ye Shiqing couldn't help but raise her head and saw the lush tree crowns criss-crossing in the sky, like a sea growing in the sky.
No wonder Jiang Xuezhou’s drone didn’t discover this settlement!
Without a guide, he might not be able to discover this settlement buried deep in the forest even if he passes by!
Noticing the movement outside the city wall, a guard holding a spear strode over.
He was wearing wooden armor woven with vines, and the downward-stretched helmet and visor were somewhat similar to the wood elf armor of the medieval war hammer.
Ye Shi was stunned to find that the world five light years away and the wasteland of the solar system were completely different. Even if these people suddenly chanted magic spells in the next second, he would not be surprised at all.
Of course, this possibility is very small.
He is still more inclined to believe that these weird shapes are just the local survivors who have evolved a unique set of living habits and traditions in order to adapt to this weird environment.
"...I didn't expect there was a city hidden here. I didn't see it at all when I was in the sky." Jiang Xuezhou whispered in his ear.
"Then you'd better look carefully... I always feel that there are similar settlements hidden in this forest."
Not sure if it was an illusion, but Ye Shi always felt that just when Jiang Xuezhou opened his mouth to speak, the guard holding a spear turned his alert gaze on him.
But that was just a moment of eye contact.
The guard quickly moved his eyes away and looked again at the old man who seemed to be highly respected.
"What happened? Why did you bring an outsider back? What if he is...?"
"...@%#!" The old man said a few words emotionally, seeming to refute his statement, and then repeated the previous words in high spirits, "The ancestor... our ancestor is back!"
With his vivid expressions, the vocabulary that Jiang Xuezhou could translate gradually became richer.
Essentially, they still use Renlianyu, but it has evolved into another form after two centuries of independent evolution.
After listening to the old man's explanation, the man on duty at the camp gate suddenly showed an expression of surprise and astonishment on his face, and then hurried back to the city gate.
Not long after, a large group of little green people wearing wooden armors walked out from under the roots of the tree wall, staring at Ye Shi with eyes that were half nervous and half reverent.
Looking at those strange eyes, Ye Shi felt uncomfortable for a while, but he didn't make any sign.
His intuition told him that pretending to be a ghost when he didn't understand the situation was the best choice.
He was waiting for these people to take the initiative to explain to him.
Sure enough, after the old man finished arguing with the guards, he turned his head and looked respectfully at Ye Shi.
"Dear ancestor. My name is Saqui Doma. We are your children."
Jiang Xuezhou quickly translated what he said.
Doma should be the surname of this tribe, and Sakwe is probably the profession, similar to a priest or a monk.
Ye Shi finally understood what he said and resisted the urge to complain in his heart.
Then he raised his voice and spoke in a loving tone that he had never used in his life.
"My children, you have been waiting for a long time."
As if he understood his words and the compassion in his tone, tears of excitement welled up in the old man's eyes.
Looking at that pious look, Ye Shi couldn't bear to continue to fool them.
After all, he is not a celestial being, and he is not born to pretend to be gods and ghosts.
However, Jiang Xuezhou was very open-minded and even expressed appreciation for his acting skills.
"It's a good idea to pretend to be gods and ghosts. Our technology is too advanced for them. Instead of trying to make them understand concepts beyond cognition, it is better to let them worship us first. This can effectively reduce communication costs... Well, this is where
It’s taught in the foreign civilization exchange class.”
Although these people look like humans, it is difficult to interpret them as part of human civilization from any angle.
It is precisely because of this that she is not as pretentious as Ye Shi, and they do not intend to use their status as a magic stick to do anything bad. They just plan to get the fuel they need to get home and collect some local intelligence.
Ye Shi complained softly.
"What kind of strange knowledge does your college teach..."
Jiang Xuezhou said with a smile.
"It's not strange, isn't it? Didn't I say that our ideal is to go to a distant world, so we have to make some preparations in advance, right?"
"Whatever," Ye Shi sighed, "We won't lie to them anyway, try not to interfere with their civilization process, and leave as soon as we get the things."
Legally speaking, the things on the Gemini guided missile cruiser belong to the survivors on Earth.
There is nothing wrong with what he said.
At this time, Jiang Xuezhou suddenly had an idea and said.
"Wait a minute, I suddenly remembered... I'll give you this whole fun thing."
After hearing these words, Ye Shi, instead of being curious, became alert.
"What are you going to do?"
Jiang Xuezhou smiled, but did not explain, just encouraged.
"Don't worry about it for now, just raise your right hand above your head and let it rest!"
Ye Shi was a little confused.
But he thought that Jiang Xuezhou would not harm him, so he raised his right hand obediently.
Not only was he confused by this unnecessary action, but the little green people around him were also in a commotion, not knowing what the ancestor wanted to do.
At this moment, a pattering sound suddenly came from the clear sky.
That's the sound of raindrops hitting the leaves!
The dense tree trunk is like a big open umbrella, delaying the falling water droplets in the air.
But before long, the sweet rain falling from the sky enveloped the entire settlement!
All the little green men present were stunned.
Especially those guards wearing armor, the remaining seven points of vigilance in their eyes were replaced by strong shock.
Water is the source of life.
What it means to call for wind and rain is even more self-evident to these people who are still living in the era of primitive worship.
Because it was artificially sprayed dry ice, the heavy rain came and went quickly.
A colorful rainbow passed through the gaps in the leaves and hung on the canopy of the tree where water was dripping.
Witnessing this magical scene, the old man's face turned into excitement in an instant, and he knelt on the ground again with a respectful expression.
Ye Shi was also stupid.
However, the mask of the powered armor covered his dazed expression, so he did not show any timidity.
After a while, he lowered his voice and asked in a low voice.
"...Did you do it?"
A silver bell-like giggle came from the communication channel, and Jiang Xuezhou said in a cheerful voice.
"There happened to be a cumulonimbus cloud floating in the sky, so I used a drone to scatter some dry ice... Unexpectedly, just as the textbook said, these people were really fooled."
Looking at the rows of believers prostrate on the ground, Ye Shi couldn't help showing a dumbfounded expression on his face.
At this time, another muscular man walked out from under the tall tree wall.
He wears wooden armor inlaid with dark green crystals, and wears a crystal-carved crown on his head.
His arrogant demeanor makes it easy to identify his leader at a glance.
What particularly surprised Ye Shi was that he felt a familiar sense of pressure from that man.
The pressure that goes straight into the depths of the soul is simply too similar.
However, perhaps due to the level gap, the coercion exuded by that man was not as pure and strong as that of the manager.
And maybe it's because this guy doesn't realize the talent he possesses. That rough power is like the weeds growing on the roadside, and he can't control it freely, let alone how to restrain it.
Just as Ye Shi was observing the man, the latter was also observing him.
His eyes were focused on the sharp-edged armor for a long time, and the man put his palms against his chest and said.
"...Dear ancestor, I am the leader of the Doma clan, Tunnan Doma."
This guy actually knows more human couplets than the priest named Sagui, so he must be a noble among these people.
Ye Shi nodded, looked into those surprised and astonished eyes, and said in a solemn and solemn tone.
"Hello, leader of mortals, I am... Ye Shi of the alliance, what you call the ancestor."
Tun Nan looked at Ye Shi blankly, although he was confused about what he said, but he still nodded and said.
"May I ask why you are here."
Ye Shi did not go around in circles and went straight to the point.
"We have something that fell to the ground. If you can't hold it, it will bring disaster to you. In order to avoid disaster, we will bring it back to heaven."
Probably understanding what he meant, Tun Nan showed a serious expression on his face.
"The Doma clan will do its best to assist you!"
Seeing this "little manager" being so smart, Ye Shi couldn't help but show a satisfied smile on his face.
"We will not let your help go in vain. As long as you are willing to help me, we will not be stingy in repaying you."
Steam engines and printing are still too far away for them, but it's okay to share some "eureka" about metallurgy with them.
Just as he was having fun, the voice of complaining came from the communication channel.
"Didn't someone just say that they would try not to interfere with their civilization process?"
Ye Shi coughed dryly with a confused expression.
"Did I say that? Well, just think that I farted just now."
Jiang Xuezhou: "..."
After listening to Ye Shi's words, Tun Nan exchanged a few words with several elder-looking tribesmen behind him, and then showed an overjoyed expression on his face.
Then, he looked at Ye Shi solemnly and asked in a serious tone.
"Excuse me, what is that thing and where is it?"
"I can't describe what it looks like. Its location should be just across the river, about a thousand or two thousand steps down the valley... I need a guide, and I will find it myself."
Ye Shi tried to describe his needs.
However, what he didn't expect was that after learning that his destination was in the opposite valley, the leader named Tunnan and the old men behind him all showed frightened expressions.
Even Sagui, who was lying on the ground, also raised his head with a look of horror on his face.
"Dear Ancestor, that's the Forbidden Forest... we can't go near there."
"Forbidden Forest?"
Ye Shi frowned, sensing an ominous meaning in the name, and asked.
"What is the Forbidden Forest."
Saqui explained in a trembling voice for a long time.
Thanks to Jiang Xuezhou's simultaneous interpretation, he barely understood the outline.
To put it simply, that valley is not a deserted land. There is a group of tribesmen living under the forty- to fifty-meter-high trees whose culture and beliefs are completely different from the "forest people".
The tribes in the forest call these people "sinners".
Those people were not only numerous in number and strong in physique, but also wore hard armor. They had tamed ferocious wild lizards and could ride on the backs of wild lizards to fight.
And this "wild lizard" that Sacqui mentioned seems to be the alien species he encountered in the woods before.
If it were just these threats, although Ye Shi would find it troublesome, he would not be afraid.
However, according to Jiang Xuezhou, the threats described by Sakwe seem to be more than these.
In addition to being good at war and forging, those people can also control a power that the forest dwellers don't understand.
And that power is also what really scares the latter...
"I hope it's just a few drones pretending to be magical..." Jiang Xuezhou muttered in the communication channel, "But after working in an aerobic environment for two hundred years... the quality of this thing is too good."
Tunnan stared at the iron lump in front of him with a dull look on his face, with an uncertain expression as if he was weighing the pros and cons.
As the leader of the tribe, he had to make more realistic considerations for the future of the tribe.
However, the prophecies of the founders are also part of the future.
Disaster or blessing.
He must make a choice.
After discussing with the elders behind him, he answered in a solemn voice.
"The children of the ancestors will always obey the call of the ancestors, and we will help you retrieve the 'holy things' in heaven from the Forbidden Forest and the hands of sinners."
"But it's not an easy thing. We need to bring together other tribes in this forest."