Tradutor: Spring Flowers BL
Hei Lie organized fifty elite fighters and brought twenty ordinary people for transport, ready to head towards the Green Python tribe together.
Before leaving, you need to make a series of preparations.
Be sure to be friendly while protecting your own safety.
It is difficult to judge what the attitude of the other side is and the possibility of an intense struggle cannot be ruled out.
Even if the intention is to make friends, they will test each other's strength.
This means that it is very common for there to be a struggle before any development or progress is made.
A new batch of pottery freshly made by the pottery team was delivered to the tribe, and this time the pottery made even greater progress than before.
The black ceramic is glossy and thin with a smooth surface, and there has been a significant advance in design.
Previously, only common ceramic bowls and pitchers were produced, but now that they have mastered the technique and the tribe does not urgently need new ceramics, they have sought to focus on design.
Not only will beautiful patterns be drawn, but some shapes will also be molded, making them even more artistic.
A ceramic jug was also sent, the largest of which is even taller than a person, and can be used to store water.
In the tribe, although it is easy to fetch water, there are few containers to hold it. Whenever someone needs water, they have to make several trips back and forth. Although people don't find it uncomfortable, with so many people, there's always a queue, which wastes a lot of time.
Now with the water jug for storing, it is much more convenient to use water.
Currently, there is only one large jug in a given location that is shared by many people. When the pottery group produces more jars, less people will need to share, which will make it more convenient.
The pottery group also made ceramic buckets for carrying water. Although they are much heavier than aluminum buckets, the people of the tribe still manage to withstand the weight and the distance.
The most important thing is that it will never go away.
"It's really pretty, is this really something we made ourselves?"
Jiao held a small ceramic jar and couldn't help but marvel. The small jar had a rounded body and a narrow mouth, as well as having two "ears" on either side. Its shape was very elegant and the geometric lines drawn on it were very beautiful.
For Yang Yi, it might seem a little rudimentary, but in terms of the level of productivity here, this clay pot is currently considered very good.
And it is also of great significance, as it marks the beginning of a new chapter in pottery production by these early peoples.
In the future, when people study archeology, they will surely be surprised by it, and it will even become one of the important pieces on display in museums.
"They all came up with their own ideas, I barely had a chance to voice my opinion."
Yang Yi smiled and expressed his admiration for the outstanding creativity of those people.
Incorporating so many creative ideas into your production and still ensuring a high quantity is really a difficult task.
Previously, Yang Yi had already worried that his overemphasis on practicality and mass production, following the standards of industrialization, could affect the development of the art.
It turns out that all people have a natural quest for beauty, which makes them want to express beauty.
As long as there are these qualities, the development of art will not be obstructed.
"This is the strength of God," sighed Jiao.
Yang Yi just smiled and made no comment.
Items brought to the green python tribe this time include black pottery, but the quantity is not large and not the best.
After learning this, Yang Yi was still very surprised. Shouldn't he give the best gift to make friends with someone and show his sincerity and abilities?
Hei Lie and the others didn't think so: "The good things should be left in the tribe to be used by our own people, since we don't have enough for ourselves, but what we are giving them isn't bad either."
After hearing this, Yang Yi also thought it made sense. The natives' way of thinking was better suited to the environment here, and he had no say in that.
Before leaving, all the warriors polished their weapons until they shone, carefully cleaning their skins and arranging their hair. Most had short, straight hair, and some even had stylish cuts.
The entire team was tall and strong, looking healthy and attractive. When they lined up in a row, they attracted everyone's eyes.
"Wow! This is really stunning!"
"Such a team, in the entire Eastern Continent, only our Spark Tribe would have!"
"I want to be like that too when I grow up!"
"Smelly boy, I never knew you were so good looking, when you come back there are sure to be girls wanting to have babies with you."
“……”
Yang Yi was also impressed by this team, their spirit and energy was completely different from usual.
These people are normally also very imposing, and together they have a very overwhelming presence, but compared to the intentionally neat appearance now, there is no comparison.
Powerful, majestic, with an inviolable sanctity.
This feeling is difficult to explain, but the sense of respect and admiration is genuine.
They wear clothes that are almost identical in style and color, and Yang Yi had considered uniforms for everyone, but was turned down by Hei Lie.
Everything the tribe has is enough to make them look powerful.
Furthermore, Yang Yi's cloth clothing, although it is good, does not compare to the direct impact that animal skin provides.
The abundance of furs not only represents wealth, but also represents the fighting strength of this team, capable of capturing so many animals.
The stronger the fur animal, the more evident the power.
Hei Lie heeded Yang Yi's suggestion of uniform clothing and dressed all team members in clothing made from animal skins of similar colors and similar style.
Hair has been shaved again, even if it is not cut, it must be well cared for to avoid dirt and tangles.
Shortly after joining this tribe, Yang Yi had the senior members of the tribe cut and style his hair.
At that time, these people's hair was dirty and untidy, and most importantly, they had lice!
Yang Yi once saw someone pick up a head louse and put it in his mouth, which made him nauseous.
Therefore, after having authority, Yang Yi asked everyone to clean their hair and kill lice, or simply shave them off. In addition, they should regularly wash their hair so that it does not get too dirty.
When there were wounded, a clean environment was also needed at that time.
Yang Yi stressed the importance of cleanliness to Jiao and Ting, who passed the message on to others.
Therefore, most people had their hair shaved off, including the vain women.
Afterwards, Hei Lie's group arrived and also adopted this tradition.
They also noticed that going hairless made them feel cooler and more comfortable, they weren't irritated by lice, and they didn't worry about getting their hair caught on branches while out in the wild.
Before there was no haircut, mainly because the concept did not exist and there were no suitable tools.
With the razor blade that Yang Yi gave and realizing the convenience of cutting their hair, they were very happy to cut themselves.
The people here have very three-dimensional faces, and once they've done well, they're very lively and elegant. When people are clean, their beauty increases a lot.
Initially, everyone simply wanted practicality, but then they started to innovate, experimenting with hair and creating different styles when shaving.
There were also those who did not like to cut their hair, especially women. But with the comb that Yang Yi brought, they also started to take care of their hair and it no longer became messy like a hen's nest. They started braiding their hair in different ways, matching flowers and becoming a beautiful landscape.
Yang Yi's attention transformed the entire tribe, leaving it clean and orderly. Each individual's appearance has completely changed from what it was before.
Now, after some good housekeeping, this strong and powerful team exudes a completely different aura.
Furthermore, this team was also specially trained by Hei Lie.
Unlike in the past, this team is trained based on modern military training methods. Although it's only been a few days, they look completely different now.
Yang Yi doesn't understand military training, and he doesn't know how to train the troops here.
However, thinking that the future experience is rich, one should be able to provide some inspiration for Hei Lie.
Therefore, he took his laptop, charged it with a solar battery and let the Hei Lie watch and learn from him.
This is Hei Lie's unique privilege, Yang Yi can put him in direct contact with everything on Earth, including people, without having to hide anything.
After watching, Hei Lie had many benefits, but he didn't directly apply the training to his team, instead he reflected on the knowledge gained.
He wanted to make Earth's training methods more suitable for them.
Therefore, until now there has not been a major breakthrough in training the warriors and strong common people, only some basic training has been carried out for this trip to the Green Serpent Territory.
Even so, the effect was still surprising and everyone felt something different when they got there.
They still have no concept of an army, but they have already felt the power of an army.
With a haughty and confident posture, they make people feel safe knowing that they are protected by these people.
"Good luck to you," Yang Yi said to them.
Hei Lie clenched his fist in approval and raised his black stone weapon in one hand, shouting loudly.
Fifty warriors also clenched their fists, raised their other hand and made a deafening sound in unison.
Twenty ordinary people specially selected for transport, although they didn't look as powerful as the warriors, they also had an imposing appearance due to their unified uniform and the radiant confidence in their bodies, making them look just as vibrant and full of vitality.
They also carried their own weapons, ready to fight at any moment.
They carried large wicker baskets full of things on their shoulders instead of using village carts.
According to Hei Lie's view, they want to show off their strength and wealth, but they must also be reserved.
Hei Lie has become more perceptive since he started learning to read.
Before leaving, Hei Lie approached Yang Yi, reached out and hugged him.
"I'll be back safely."
Yang Yi clapped him on the back, "Bring everyone with you."
"I will bring."
The group led by Hei Lie set out towards the Green Python tribe, which is located in a densely forested area and is not easy to find.
In the jungle, there are many dangers, including traps left by the Green Python tribe, and you have to be very careful.
"We're going to set up camp here today." Hei Lie stopped and looked around.
Xihou was surprised: "It's still early, why are we stopping? We have dried meat ready, we don't need to look for food."
"At the head is the Green Python tribe. As soon as we enter their territory, there will be some movement to show us their strength."
"Strength? What do you mean by that?"
"They want to show us that they are powerful."
The Xihou held a spear in his hands and waved it in the air, "This will show them what we're capable of! Hey, you there, why are you hitting my head? Are you wanting to die?"
"Wake up to reality! We are not going to fight and take the tribe from them, we are going to have friendly communication. Have you forgotten what the divine messenger instructed us before we left?"
"So they're going to attack us, but we can't fight back?" - said Xihou, scratching his nose.
"Go back and copy 'friendly exchanges' a hundred times!" said Tu, using his secret weapon.
Xihou was immediately discouraged, as what he hated the most was writing.
In fact, it's not just Xihou, the others are also uneasy. Now they have new weapons, they train again and they clearly feel that they are much stronger in hunting than before.
They learned to work as a team under Hei Lie's leadership before. Now, with changes in Hei Lie's training techniques, they felt that they have progressed and are more coordinated with their teammates.
Finding strong tribes is not a reason for warriors to retreat, but a challenge to be met!
They are also very curious to know what their skill level is when facing other people.
"We can't act rashly, it's best we stay here and give them time to observe us."
When he heard this, the Xihou was immediately alert: "Are you saying that they have already arrived?"
"I know them well and I'm sure they've heard the news by now, they won't sit idly by." Hei Lie said calmly.
The Tribe Green python's fighting strength is highlighted by their ability to hide, especially in the forest, where they move with ease and become the best assassins in the jungle.
They rarely fight head-on in a group with other people, preferring to hide in dark places and then suddenly attack by surprise, delivering a blow so fast that the person does not even know how he died.
This is also why everyone fears and dislikes them, because it is the opposite of the direct confrontation of physical strength.
The feeling of being watched by someone was getting stronger since they entered this forest.
Hei Lie has always been confident in his sensitivity, having thrown out many scouts before. But this time it was hard to find where the person was hiding, he just knew it was nearby.
So he quickly decided that he should stay in that place for the night and not go any further.
"Why can't these people come directly to talk to us?" said Xihou with a sigh and shaking his head.
"It is right for them to do this. Before finding out the opponent's strength, it is necessary to spy and gather information about enemy forces. Only then can you know how to deal with the situation and reduce unnecessary losses. Both in hunting and war against humans, you need to pay attention to tactics."
"Information?"
"This means specific information about a team, such as the number of people, the weapons they have, and based on this it is possible to estimate the combat power of this team. People who specialize in this work are called scouts and it is very important information to collect."
Little Xihou raised his thumb towards Hei Lie, this is the gesture he learned from the messenger of god.
"It really is amazing how the people around God's messenger every day speak in a way that I no longer understand."
"Don't worry if you don't understand, in the future this work will be entrusted to you." Hei Lie tapped his shoulder.
The Xihou looked on with wide eyes, "What? How did this become my responsibility?"
"You have a small body, which is suitable for hiding, you run fast and you are agile, very suitable for being a scout."
Hearing praise, the Xihou straightened his spine involuntarily.
Xihou's fighting ability is quite common among this group of people, but he, as a second-class soldier, is able to run faster than a third-class soldier. Especially in the forest, it jumps and moves like a monkey and is very difficult to capture.
During ordinary hunts, he does a job similar to that of scouts, looking and watching.
The people here already have simple combat tactics, but it is still more common for them to face problems directly, occasionally using underhanded methods, although this is not very often. There is also no systematic analysis or systematization, remaining in a primitive and ignorant state.
Previously, the Hei Lie also thought that dishonest means weren't very good and witnessed this in the Blackstone tribe.
The Blackstone tribe's current strength is not only due to their black stone weapons, but also to the fact that they used some means to assimilate other tribes.
This led to the attacked tribes being unwilling to submit and many people not bowing under their mighty power.
Despicable means can achieve the goal, but it is difficult to win people's hearts.
Even if you later demonstrate your skill, the fixed impression has already been formed and cannot be erased.
However, he didn't feel the connection at the time, he only came to understand it gradually after reading a few books.
"I definitely won't be worse than them! I have it." Xihou patted the telescope on his chest. Not many people in the tribe have it.
Tu looked at Hei Lie: "Do you admire the Green Python tribe?"
"I admire strong people and tribes, and they not only fight with brute strength, but also use their wisdom. It's just a matter of method, something we can learn from and be inspired by." replied Hei Lie.
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Green Python Tribe.
"Is that what their leader said?"
A woman lying on a tiger skin beside a stream sat, golden snakes coiled around her wrists and head, spitting tongues of fire.
The woman who adorns herself with snakes is precisely the leader of the Green Python tribe - Jin Huan.
"Yes Chief, I memorized your words verbatim." The informant handed over a black wooden box.
"What is that?" asked Jin Huan, raising an eyebrow.
“I think the leader must have discovered me. He walked out of the crowd alone and walked towards me, but he didn't expose me. Instead, he left this box on the tree branch.”
"Oh?" Jin Huan was interested, got up from the tiger skin rug and walked over to pick up the wooden box.
This one is made of wood with a texture of gold threads, and once he saw it, Jin Huan liked it, as the color suited her especially well.
She saw this type of container for the first time in a western caravan and immediately fell in love with it, thinking it would be perfect for holding her little ornaments.
This wooden box is clearly much more exquisite than the Western Continent Caravan box, the hand feeling is more delicate and smooth without being so coarse."
They also tried to make a box like this, but stone tools cannot shape wood so finely and smoothly, and they didn't know how to assemble it either.
"Is there anything inside?"
Curious, Jin Huan opened the box and her eyes widened as she stood still in place.
The person next to him became worried: "Leader! Are you okay? Throw this box away immediately!"
Some people even tried to run to kick the box, but they were stopped by Jin Huan, who reacted in time.
"Stop!" Jin Huan's voice was even hoarse.
What the hell was in the box to make the boss lose her composure like that?
The Green Python tribesmen, who didn't understand what was going on, were extremely anxious and even wanted to leave the tribe to seek revenge against those who gave the box to the chief.
The person who brought the box back was moaning, wondering why he hadn't thought to open the box before handing it over to the boss.
"Boss..."
There were wails everywhere.
However, Jin Huan completely isolated himself from the tribesmen's imaginative ability, carefully taking out what was inside the box and fixing his gaze on it.
"What is that?"
The wailing immediately stopped and all eyes turned towards the object in Jin Huan's hands.
It was made of wood with gold threads, with a circular top the size of a face and a long thin handle at the bottom to hold it.
Jin Huan held the lower part of the object, his gaze fixed on the round part.
The people behind her leaned in to see and shouted in shock, "Ah! The boss is in!"
"The boss's soul is trapped there!" The priest now became the most concerned person. "Get that object out of here immediately!"
Jin Huan's protective instinct was activated, and his eyes filled with cruelty: "Who dares to take this?"
"Boss, are you okay? It's so good to see you well, the gods still bless us."
"Boss, what do you have in your hands? Why were you in there?"
With a dissatisfied look, Jin Huan cast a disdainful look and continued to admire himself in the mirror he held in his hands, unable to stop.
"This object is like the calm surface of water, it can reflect my beauty. But it is much clearer than it and it allows me to see my beauty more clearly."
Suddenly, all the members of the Green Serpent Tribe understood, it's no wonder the boss is acting so strangely since she is able to spend an entire day looking at her own shadow.
Among the tribes of the Eastern Continent, probably only their tribal chief has both powerful strength and unrivaled appearance.
As the head of the tribe, she has no other faults, except that she is addicted to looking at her own appearance for a long time. She often lies down beside the creek doing nothing.
Members of the Green Python tribe have a beauty-loving nature, and as such, no one has any objections to this.
They are strong and difficult to break into, so they have time to beautify themselves and appreciate their own beauty, right?
Jin Huan is not a stingy person, and after taking a look in the mirror, she does not forget to share it with her people.
Everyone was startled by this mirror, never before had they seen themselves so clearly.
This gift won the hearts of the people of the Green Python Tribe.
Jin Huan said to the priest beside him, "It seems that group of people are very sincere and not like those annoying tribes who only know how to shake their fists without using their heads."
"How many people do they have in total?"
The scout replied, "They have a total of fifty warriors and twenty commoners with wicker baskets on their backs filled with things I couldn't identify."
Wicker baskets are also used in the Green Serpent tribe and they learned the technique from the Spark tribe.
When this group of people appeared near the Black Forest, it caught the attention of the Green Python tribesmen.
"How is it possible that with so few people, they dare to come to our Green Python tribe? They are underestimating us." Said a dissatisfied warrior.
The priest doesn't think so: "This is also a way of showing good will, they know very well that we detest everything that we consider a threat to us".
"Boss, although they don't have many members, it is evident that they are a very powerful team. The weapons they carry are frightening and they managed to kill a tiger in a very short time!"
Jin Huan lightly smiles, "They show goodwill towards us, but at the same time they show their strength, this clan looks stronger and more confident than we thought."
"Their behavior has been very strange from the start, but unfortunately we can't observe them closely and we don't know what they're planning. Now that they're here, we don't know what their objective is either."
"Why don't we ask them to find out?" said the boss.
"Chief, you mean we should allow them into the tribe? That could be dangerous. Don't forget they used to be from the Blackstone tribe."
The priest does not agree with this approach, their tribe's mysterious position is one of the reasons they keep themselves safe.
If they let these people in, it's very likely they'll come back with an army to attack them, which the people of the Blackstone tribe have done in the past.
While our people enjoy surprise attacks, we do not condone this form of cowardly tactics.
Translator's Notes: This was the first time I'm translating directly from Chinese, it was an interesting and very laborious process, I thought about splitting this chapter into two parts, but I decided to keep a single chapter. One of my concerns was to maintain the quality of the translation and provide a good reading experience for everyone who enjoys this novel with me. I left the names of the tribes in English, and in the old translations, Black was ML's name, but I decided to change it, since ML's name is Hei Lie in the original. A hug and leave me your sincere comments.
Thank you for picking up this story! It's a great translation! I also like that you use ml's Chinese name.
ResponderExcluirI'm glad you like it, I also really like this story.
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