Lan Qiao soon came back and reported the statistics of the Gray Wolf Department to Mo Lan, because there were too many things to remember at all, Mo Lan began to find a clean animal skin, and took a small piece of gun wood burned black to use as a pen for the time being.

For Mo Lan's handy thing, following over, Lan Huan was amazed again, chasing after Mo Lan and asking what is the reason?

Mo Lan had no choice but to explain that this thing was called a pen and was used to write words.

When Lan Huan heard this, his eyes lit up again, and he grabbed the animal skin and couldn't stop looking left and right, but he didn't understand what Mo Lan wrote on the animal skin meant?

In the end, he simply did not shy away from comparing the incomplete wolf clan holy scriptures that were the most precious treasure in the clan, but he was even more blindsided!

This is the first time that Mo Lan has seen the so-called Wolf Clan's holy scriptures. To her surprise, the canon was actually in the form of a loose-leaf book. Although it is mutilated, it is well preserved, sewn together with something like yak tendon, a thick pile.

Mo Lan reached out and touched the book, and found that the material of the page was as thin as a cicada's wings and full of toughness, it didn't look like paper, and I didn't know what it was made of. However, it is similar to the effect of paper, and it is estimated that it is something that can replace paper created by the ancestors of the wolf clan a hundred years ago.

The text on the top is like hieroglyphs, the pictures are very abstract, and the writing seems to be like paint, and the pages are yellow, yellow, green, and green, all kinds of colors.

"What is this holy book made of? And the pen and ink used for writing, is it paint? The ancestors of the wolf clan already knew how to write words with mineral pigments? ”

Mo Lan held the wolf clan's holy book and asked Lan Huan suspiciously.

Lan Huan hurriedly replied: "Holy Witch, this thing for writing, the name of this writing is recorded in the holy scriptures as 'Shise', which is taken from the stone, then ground and mixed with water, and then dipped in a dried plant called Huixin grass to write. ”

"Stone?"

Mo Lan nodded when he heard this, the so-called stone color is the name of the ancients for mineral pigments. It seems that the ancestors of this wolf clan have a lot of things!

There is also the heart grass, as a pharmacist, Mo Lan has studied traditional Chinese medicine herbs since she was a child, so she is no stranger. It is a parasitic plant and belongs to the fungus class. The shape of the whole plant is very similar to a brush, and the ancestors of the wolf clan can think of using it as a pen to write words, which is also smart!

However, this also fully proves that the wolf clan did not live in the Kumo Snow Plain in the past, because the growth environment of Huixin grass is in the alpine woodland at an altitude of 1,000 to 2,500 meters, and it is parasitic on the roots of woody plants. Therefore, it can be inferred from this that the ancestors of the wolf clan used to live in the woodlands of large forests or plains.

"By the way, you haven't told me yet, what is the material of this holy text? This thing looks similar to our Yan Clan's paper! ”

"Paper? What's that? When Lan Huan and the others heard that this holy book was actually comparable to the paper in the Mo Lan clan, they were a little excited and curious for a while.

After all, Mo Lan is the embodiment of wisdom, as long as it is related to or similar to their Yan Clan, it is a particularly advanced thing for their wolf clan orcs.

"Paper, like a pen, is a tool used to write words. The paper of our Yan tribe is similar to the material and shape of this holy scripture, thin, white, and written and depicted on it with a pen dipped in stone color, which will leave traces for a long time, which is the origin of words and calligraphy and painting. ”

"Oh, I see." Han Che and the three of them looked at each other to understand.

Mo Lan smiled and said, "But we don't use stone to write words, but ink. ”

"Ink?" What is ink?

The three people present were once again dazed.

"Ink, a black, oily extract that, like stone, can leave a lasting mark on paper. There is also a type of ink, called graphite, which can also be used as a pen. In short, they are all aids that can be used to write words. ”

Mo Lan roughly explained, and seeing that the three of them didn't seem to understand, they didn't say more, but picked up the holy book and said to Lan Huan: "I haven't seen anything famous about this thing for a long time, what is it made of?" ”

Mo Lan touched the thin pages of the holy text, only to feel that the touch was warm and smooth, an indescribable feeling.

Lan Huan immediately replied with a smile of pride on his face: "Holy Witch, do you know, the Holy Book was made by the ancestors from the skin of young beasts after washing and drying, it is light and soft, and it is not easy to perish. It is said that at that time, more than 1,000 young beasts were skinned alive in order to make sacred scriptures! It can be regarded as a great feat of the ancestors of the wolf clan! ”

When Mo Lan heard this, his hand shook, and he didn't throw out the holy scriptures!

Skinned alive? Or a cub? That's cruel, isn't it? The ancestors of the wolf clan actually used such a terrifying method to make paper?

Mo Lan got goosebumps all over her body! Hurriedly throwing the holy book back to Lan Huan, he stroked his arm and frowned and reprimanded: "What a great feat!" The ancestors of the wolf clan were smart, but this intelligence should not be based on cruelty to animals! If you want to get paper, you don't need to slaughter so many creatures, there are many ways to do it! ”

"Huh?"

Regarding Mo Lan's disapproving reprimand, Lan Huan was suddenly a little sneering. He also wanted to use the wisdom of his ancestors to win Mo Lan's approval, but he didn't expect to be scolded!

"Miss Moran, what's wrong with you? It's just young beasts, and we've killed more beasts than this one when we hunt! I've never seen you so angry! ”

Lan Qiao saw that his uncle was reprimanded by Mo Lan, and hurriedly came forward to argue.

Mo Lan sighed and said to Lan Huan, "I'm sorry! Priest Lan Huan, I didn't mean to scold you, but I just heard that your ancestors used the method of slaughtering animals to facilitate themselves, and I didn't agree with it! ”

Speaking of this, she paused and looked at the three people: "Actually, there is another way to get paper for writing words, and that is to make paper from plant fibers. But we don't have enough conditions to do that right now. So papermaking is a later story, so let's not talk about it for the time being. As for the statistical records I want to do now, I can do it in other ways first. But don't do that kind of skinning alive in the future, it's too cruel! ”

"Yes! Since the Holy Witch has a life, we won't do it again! Just ask the Holy Witch to teach how to make a written record in other ways? ”

Lan Huan saw that Mo Lan was unhappy, so he hurriedly responded and asked for advice.

"There are many ways to record it. You can use charcoal to write on stone chips, animal bones, animal skins, and bamboo sticks. In short, there is no better way than killing living beings! ”

Mo Lan gave some advice.

Lan Huan nodded at this time, "Holy Witch, Lan Huan has been taught!" ”

Mo Lan looked at him and said, "The promotion of words is not in a hurry, so I won't mention it for the time being." The most important thing now is to ensure the safety of the lives of the people. I have discussed with Han Che, and I will send a technical team to the Gray Wolf Department and the Horned Wolf Clan to teach you how to build houses, make clothes, and make some daily necessities. And you also have to combine the civilizations of your tribe to the fullest extent. Let's work together to survive this cold season! ”

"Yes, Holy Witch, we will definitely obey your arrangement!"

Lan Qiao and his uncle glanced at each other, bowed respectfully and replied.