With a doubtful feeling, the young man carrying a bow and arrow lit the "fuel rod" given by the ancestor and groped inside the wreckage of the starship.
The silver disk in his hand projected a light blue light forward.
The tiny light particles gathered into arrow-shaped icons in the air, guiding him forward.
At the same time, Jiang Xuezhou, who was sitting on the bridge of the Orion missile cruiser, was munching on compressed biscuits while commanding the indigenous young man via remote control.
The whole process is like playing an RPG game from a first-person perspective.
If Ye Shi were here, he would definitely complain like this.
It's not even just a first-person perspective. When necessary, she can also let the "drone" held by the young man fly behind and switch to a third-person perspective.
Just when Jiang Xuezhou was enjoying herself, the shipboard server suddenly received a message, which was displayed on the holographic screen in front of her in the form of a pop-up window.
[Investigation report on the "Tree of Insof", the forest tribe and the unique "psychic abilities" of the local people]
Jiang Xuezhou's eyes lit up when he saw this pop-up window, he coughed slightly and said to the communication channel.
"I'm out of power - I mean, I don't have enough mana. You can explore by yourself for a while. When you come out of the ruins to rest, remember to mark the areas you have explored and put the silver metal disk in the sun.
"
Qiu Ling: "?"
Jiang Xuezhou, who said nothing, did not wait for the reply from the indigenous boy who was exploring the ruins, and immediately opened the investigation report uploaded by Ye Shi.
In the report, Ye Shi recorded in detail the explanation of the "Insof Tree" by the maid of the Doma tribe's temple and a series of things that happened during the "Wild Era" and the "Awakening Era".
[For some reason, the local people have forgotten the writing and history of the People's League era. My guess is that most of the people who survived that war were children whose traits were not fully developed, or even babies who were just born. Gaia
In other words, the Tree of Insof changed the genes of these children, giving them the ability to photosynthesize under certain circumstances, so that they could survive the aftermath of that war. However, without parents, civilization and
This is where the inheritance of knowledge breaks down.]
[But in contrast, that genetic modification gave some of the surviving newborns the special ability of "telepathy," hereafter referred to as "psionic power."]
[Through this special ability, they can directly communicate with each other telepathically, communicate with other creatures in nature, communicate with the Tree of Insof, and even connect the past and the future.]
[This special ability accelerated the civilization process of the locals to a certain extent, even if the locals were not aware of the existence of this special ability. Under the catalytic effect of "psionic energy", they quickly invented a new language,
And under the cohesion of new language and culture, a huge tribal community was formed.]
[The time has come to the Awakening Era, with the landing of the surviving crew members of the Gemini guided missile cruiser as a watershed. With the assistance of seventeen Gemini crew members, the local survivors completely understood the "psionic" talent and realized the true meaning of "intelligence".
The existence of "Sof's Tree" will be understood as a higher-dimensional existence using dimensional theory.]
[With the help of the "Insof Tree", the locals re-understood the forgotten history, summarized the past memories as the Savage Era, and called the memory after "realizing the self and his existence"
For the Awakening Era, until the coming of the Second Judgment Day.】
[On the issue of the "Tree of Insof", the crew of the Gemini had a disagreement. Some of them took the "sinners" who were suspected of being unable to sense the Tree of Insof and left the forest, while the rest took
The survivors who believe in the Tree of Insof continue to stay in the Forbidden Forest Valley, recuperating under the branches and buds of the original holy tree, the Tree of Insof.】
[The specific reason why the Gemini crew members disagreed is not clearly recorded on the temple murals. The history that the temple maids can "see" through the temple murals does not seem to include this part. ]
[According to what she said, the basis of "psionic" induction must be based on mutual recognition, and the information that can be communicated must also be a commonly understood concept. My understanding is... This kind of psychic energy is like mutual understanding.
Press the teleprompter in the other person's hand. Therefore, when this connection is established between the past and the present, the present can transmit more information to the past, but has a relatively smaller impact on the future. The past can receive information from the present
Smaller, but relatively speaking, making choices based on known information will have a greater impact on the future.】
[This is very similar to what we encountered in the "Hyperspace Channel", but not exactly the same. 】
[However, although the hope of establishing a "psionic channel" with the crew of the Gemini is slim, I can still rely on limited information to make a rough guess: their quarrel may be related to whether to continue to assist the locals in awakening and whether to return on the Gemini.
It is related to the solar system. And this dispute finally ended with the Gemini guided missile cruiser crashing into the atmosphere. Since then, the forest people were forced to leave the Forbidden Forest Valley and gave up their ancestral holy land to the current valley people.]
"I see... No wonder the forest people call the valley people sinners, and the valley people call the former 'renegades'." After reading the report from beginning to end, Jiang Xuezhou's lips curled up into a smile of approval.
Especially the word "report" strongly satisfied the desire to conquer in her heart, and even her anger disappeared a lot.
"Hmm, not bad, not bad. It seems that this guy is not just looking at the fat, he is also working hard."
Back to the report itself.
This traitor should refer to betraying the People's League?
Although the word "People's Union" has been replaced by "ancestor" in the culture of "Qiu people", just like the concept of "dimension" has been replaced by "higher existence" in the culture of forest people, the hatred between the two has persisted from generation to generation.
It was passed down from generation to generation.
To this day, the Forbidden Valley is still a sacred place in the hearts of the forest people and a shame of the past.
I have to say that it was indeed a very bad idea for Ye Shi to start this war without knowing anything about it.
And this little clever guy might even get himself involved.
The palace of the ancestor destroyed the sacred tree of the forest people. Although the forest people still respected the ancestor, they obviously respected the "Tree of Insof" more.
If there was a conflict between the two, or other factors such as territory, worldly fame, property, etc. were added, she could guess without even thinking that the group of forest people would stand on the "Tree of Insof" without hesitation.
"This way.
"Even if the Qiu people return the 'sacred object', the Forest people probably won't let it go... At that time, the guy has a bad conscience and wants to put on the brakes, fearing that both sides will be displeased."
Although Ye Shi complained about her being a "holy mother" more than once, she could actually feel that the guy was not really cold-blooded, but was just a bit smart and reckless occasionally.
This war is really going to start. When he sees the scene of corpses strewn in the fields and thinks that these people are actually descendants of human beings, he will probably start to regret it again.
This kind of shouting for the same thing sometimes, sometimes shouting not, sometimes shouting that it is too weak, and sometimes shouting that it is too cruel, is actually a sign of immaturity, and it will pay a price.
Of course, she didn't mean to say how mature she was when she complained like this.
Especially when it comes to candid expression...
"Psionics...sounds like a really convenient ability. It would be great if I could have a way to awaken that kind of special ability."
Jiang Xuezhou, who was leaning on the office chair, sighed and pointed his index finger on the holographic screen.
"Forget it... let's remind this guy."
For the sake of his softness...
Just when Jiang Xuezhou was thinking this, a line of light blue pop-ups appeared in the window.
Looking at the pop-up window on the holographic screen, Jiang Xuezhou's expression changed instantly, and he jumped up from his chair as if on conditioned reflex.
"Connection lost?!"
what's the situation?!
…
In the "Wasteland OL" official website forum, a discussion post about the world five light years away is at the top of the hot search list, and the title of the post is exactly the one Jiang Xuezhou saw on the shipboard server——
[Investigation report on the "Tree of Insof", the forest tribe and the unique "psychic abilities" of the local people]
Quit smoking: "Holy shit, psionic?!"
WC really has mosquitoes: "Heart is better than matter!!! (screaming)"
Elf King Fugui: "Fast forward to the end of reincarnation. (Funny)"
Irena: "Fifty years of life, right? I signed it for the alliance. (Funny)"
The edge of the water: "Hey, your jokes are getting more and more difficult to understand. (horror)"
Not only did Brother Margin not understand it, but Ye Shi didn't understand it either this time. Maybe it was because he hadn't awakened his psychic powers and hadn't established a "psionic channel" with these dogs.
However, looking at the warm-hearted replies, his original anxious mood was relieved a lot.
Fang Chang's guess was the same as his, that he might have fallen into a trick similar to hypnotism.
That's not a particularly outrageous ability, it's just a hypnotic effect produced through psychological suggestion.
Not to mention the "psionic" setting added to the game, similar situations exist even in reality without "psionic".
Fang Chang: "...According to your description, those little green men can understand some of the human couplets and even Chinese you speak through spiritual energy. They can also exert hypnotic psychological suggestions on you based on similar principles."
Ye Shi: "Can you even do hypnosis? (wry smile)"
Fang Chang: "At least the mind interference device is possible. I always feel that psychic energy is something similar. I think it should be possible."
Mole on the run in the canyon: "By the way, I remember that mind interference devices have little effect on creatures with active minds?"
Kuangfeng: "I remember that the specific explanation should be that the higher the mental level, the less affected it is and the more specific the information it receives."
Debt-ridden eyes: "Good guys, you guys secretly stole the night again. (Manual funny)"
Ye Shi: “??”
Fang Chang: "Similar does not mean exactly the same. After all, the signal emitted by the mind interference device is a mechanical simulation, and there should be a difference between it and a real "psionic" gifted person. I am more inclined to think that your vigilance is too low.
, those natives took advantage of them, don’t take it too seriously (smile)”
Ye Shi: "Roll, roll, roll!"
Looking at these guys who couldn't spit out ivory from their mouths, Ye Wei wanted to roll his eyes to the sky.
At this moment, the corner of his eye fell on the helmet he had put aside. He took a deep breath and finally picked it up.
It has been five or six hours since he went offline. If it was hypnosis, he should have woken up.
Just try again...
Thinking like this, he put the helmet on his head for the nth time, and then used all his strength to extend his consciousness towards the dark area that was opaque, trying to pass through that darkness.
This is the "trick" he discovered after countless attempts to go online.
When the body in the game falls into a coma but is not completely dead, while putting on the game helmet and trying to let your consciousness spread into the surrounding darkness, you can vaguely perceive the situation of the characters in the game.
For example, now, he felt a warm touch coming from the back of his head.
The warm feeling became clearer and clearer, and the seal of [Abnormal Connection] seemed to show signs of loosening.
Ye Shi felt happy, so he imagined himself as a little tadpole, swimming hard towards the darkness where he couldn't even see his fingers.
At this moment, a light finally appeared in front of his eyes, and it became brighter and brighter!
The next moment, he opened his eyes suddenly and woke up from his drowsiness.
At the same time, two rich fruits jumped into his eyes.
"you're awake?"
A gentle voice came from above the head.
Dora, who was kneeling on her knees, leaned forward slightly, and a peaceful smile appeared on the rich mountain peak.
Through the dim light emitted by fireflies, Ye Shi saw that gentle and beautiful face.
The back of his head seemed to be resting on her knees.
After realizing this, Ye Shi didn't feel any excitement in his heart, and he had no time to appreciate that peaceful smile. Instead, his face changed wildly and he blurted out "fuck".
These natives——
Stole his power armor?!
For him at this moment, nothing could be more terrifying than this.
Dora tilted her head slightly, as if she did not fully understand the complex meaning of the sentence "fuck", but she did understand the reason for the shock in his eyes.
"The leader has removed your armor. He hopes you can stay here... until everything is over."
She paused for a moment and continued using non-standard couplets.
"Doma City has no intention of offending you. We...will return the things from heaven with both hands after everything is over, apologize to you, and...compensate you."
Before she could finish her words, Ye Shi jumped up from her knees and stood on the ground with both feet.
The temple is still the same temple as before.
However, there was a table and two chairs on the ground, as well as a bed made of vines.
"How do you know how to unlock power armor?"
Looking at the vigilant ancestor, Dora still maintained her kneeling posture and said in a gentle voice.
"You... told us."
What did I tell you?
Ye Shi was confused for a moment, but he quickly realized that the "you" here should refer to the "ancestor"!
Through psychic energy, they established contact with the "ancestors" of the past - some or someone among the 17 crew members!
Thinking of what happened in the hyperspace channel, Ye Shi immediately realized what happened.
Without any hesitation, he grabbed a sharp stone, stepped forward and pressed it against Dora's neck, threatening in a cold voice.
"Get me out of here!"
Looking at the murderous Ye Shi, Dora did not speak, but quietly closed her eyes.
The leader asked her to meet all his demands, which naturally included asking her to die.
She won't complain.
Seeing this figure who was about to be killed at the neck, Ye Shi suddenly lost his temper.
What's the use of killing her?
This guy is just a maid.
Don't say Tun Nan doesn't care, maybe he will send another maid over to let him vent.
Talking about human rights in primitive tribes is a stupid thing. The only difference between people and objects here is that they can speak.
As for those who master psychic powers, they are only more expensive items.
At this moment, Ye Shi was like punching cotton. He gritted his teeth for a while, and finally slammed the stone in his hand against the wall of the temple.
The wall wrapped around the roots made a dull sound, but did not leave any trace.
There is no metal nearby.
If so, he might be able to blast the wall to pieces with one shot.
Of course, he doesn't only know this skill.
In addition to the electromagnetic gun, he can also directly discharge electricity to give the broken tree a wave of electrotherapy.
However, it is still somewhat fanciful to expect to use this amount of electricity to carbonize a sacred tree as tall as a skyscraper.
People outside can't wait.
Even if the natives don't necessarily understand what electricity is, after knowing that it was him, they will probably use the old method to make him sleep again, and maybe they will cast spells continuously on him.
After waiting for a long time before death came, Dora slowly opened her eyes and looked at the "first ancestor" who was sulking alone.
A trace of distress appeared on that gentle face, and she said in a very soft voice.
"You are a... gentle person. You can't bear to kill me, even if you can do it."
Ye Shi glanced at her, sneered at himself, and said in a hoarse voice.
"Isn't this why good people don't get rewarded..."
All right.
In fact, he cannot be considered a good person. Perhaps it is more accurate to say that good deeds are rewarded and evil deeds are punished.
Dora looked at him intently and continued in a very soft voice.
"Why are you unwilling to obey the leader's orders... We do not intend to harm you, but also intend to help you."
"Help me?" Ye Shi chuckled and asked sarcastically, "Is this how you help me?"
Dora nodded gently and continued softly.
"The tribes in the forest are gathering. We will soon unite again to take back the holy things in the sky from the sinners and return them to you. Our leader also said, let me meet all your demands... except from
Get out of here and you can do anything to me."
Looking at that cute and charming face, Ye Shi replied coldly.
"I'm not interested..."
Besides, there was nothing he could do.
Pooh.
Even if he could do it, he wouldn't do it.
Unlike the big-eyed debtor, he is a man of integrity and has always been like this.
Looking at the indifferent Ye Shi, Dora didn't try to force herself, she just waited there quietly.
Time passes minute by minute.
And as time went by, Ye Shi became more and more anxious.
The most troublesome thing now is that he doesn't know what's going on outside. Maybe the mobilization for war is underway, or maybe the genocide war between the foresters and the valley people has already started.
Besides, he has been lying here for so long, and he doesn't know what the situation is on Jiang Xuezhou's side.
He was actually more worried about her, especially worried about her doing something irrational.
what to do?
Ye Shi's head was spinning rapidly, and countless thoughts had flashed through his mind in just a few minutes.
Looking at the ancestor pacing back and forth in front of the temple murals, Dora suddenly spoke again in a gentle voice.
"Is there anything I can do for you?"
I didn't think this guy could help at all, so Ye Shi said something impatiently.
"What can you do for me?"
Dora said respectfully.
"Anything is fine."
Ye Shi sneered.
"Let me out?"
Dora said softly.
"Except for this."
Ye Shi curled his lips.
"Then you can go to the Forbidden Forest Valley for me."
He just said this casually, without really thinking about letting this guy go there.
Besides, what's the use of going?
Can a maid in a temple reconcile two tribes on her behalf?
Not to mention that he himself may not have this ability.
However, what Ye Shi didn't expect was that Dora nodded slightly and stood up from the ground.
"If it's for you, I'm willing to go there."
Ye Shi was stunned.
He turned to look at Dora, staring straight into those crystal clear eyes, and it took him a long time to squeeze out a sentence from his mouth.
"are you serious?"
Dora nodded again and said in a gentle voice.
"You can't get out. There are people from the leader outside. He can send you back with just a move of his fingers. Even if I am willing to help you get out, you can't get out of this temple..."
After a pause, she looked into Ye Shi's eyes and continued in a sincere tone.
"But I can get out from here... The leader has asked me to meet all your requirements, and I will do anything for you."
There was a hint of cunning in that sincere voice.
Obviously, she actually realized that what she did might betray the leader's original intention.
But Dora believed that the founder standing in front of her was a kind person.
Moreover, she believed in him from the first time she saw him.
Even if not everything he says is true.
"I can feel that you are serious. You really want to help us tide over the difficulties and treat us as your children...just like at the beginning of the Awakening Era."
"We...are actually the same."
Ye Shi stared blankly at that quiet and pious face, and suddenly remembered what Jiang Xuezhou had said to him before -
They can read things beyond language!
Even things that words cannot express...
In a sense, "psionic power" is really a convenient ability.
The bridge between hearts greatly reduces the cost of trust between their tribes.
If we have to find a counterexample, Borneo Province can probably be considered one. There is always a positive or negative difference between the actual cohesion of people there and the imagined cohesion.
As for a positive example, Boulder City can probably be counted as half, and it is already a unique miracle in the wasteland.
And even the alliance has never had this incredible level of cohesion.
Perhaps only by narrowing the "value range" of the set to players who have completed the novice mission can we find a similar situation...
Ye Shi was filled with emotions.
Looking at that serious face, he finally made up his mind and decided to entrust his hope to her.
In fact, this is natural.
Just like the crew of the Orion handed control of the starship into his hands——
Although a strange combination of circumstances was caused by him, it is still the fate of the local people.
"I need you to help me do something..."
"For the survivors living in the forest, and for the survivors living in the valley...