Section 134 Dinner
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Yang Yigang didn't have anything to say, just looked at Tianxiang with some puzzlement, and it could be seen from the complicated expression in his eyes that he didn't completely agree with the words of respecting the patriarch.
"You may be missing two very important points on the inspection report." Tianxiang sighed, and as a result, Yang Yigang pointed to one of the points in his hand and said, "You are taking a closer look here." "Their two hind limbs are far more developed than the average locust. Even, they are able to stand upright and advance alternately with their forelimbs on the ground. Its muscles and ligaments are fully capable of supporting the full weight of the entire body......"
"And here," Tianxiang's finger moved again, "connect the two places and read them down." See what exactly that means. "The first pair of articular feet of the upper limbs in front of the body have been completely degenerated and replaced by an extended armor. Calculated from the whole body balance of the whole insect body, it has approached the perfect golden section...... There's nothing there's this! Yang Yigang's face was full of confusion and incomprehension.
"If you look at these two things, what do you think is the kind of earth creature you know that can do both of these things?" Tianxiang patiently inspired his thinking. "Stand on two hind legs...... Enough to support the weight of the whole body...... Front
β first arthropod degeneration...... The perfect golden section...... Sky! How, how could this be...... Patriarch, this, how is this possible? This, this is simply a human being! Yang Yigang, who suddenly came to his senses, suddenly roared in horror as if he had seen the most terrifying thing in the world. I've already said that so all living things are evolving. As for the direction of their evolution, it will definitely vary depending on the habits of their respective species. Locusts evolved into humans. This is not unusual. Just like the monkey evolved into a human billions of years ago, I am afraid that no higher creature can believe it. Still, Australopithecus was able to do this. Therefore, from this point of view, there is actually no substantial difference between the monkeys at that time and the locusts now. ββ
"But...... But...... So the words. We, what should we do? "It's easy to do!" Tianxiang smiled faintly and said categorically: "Kill them, kill them all." β
"But...... Didn't you just say that they are also creatures that evolved in the direction of human evolution? "That's right. That's exactly what I said. Tianxiang picked up the teacup of water from the table and took a sip: "However, it's a pity that they can't be considered real people yet." So, kill them all, we have the power. To evolve, there is a price to pay. What's more, this time, it was they who did it first. The order issued by the Liao capital soon spread throughout the entire ethnic group. All are faithfully carrying out the orders of the Great Patriarch. The hunting unit, which has been supplemented with armed personnel, is also in accordance with the relevant instructions. A careful search was made for each of the captured locusts, however, a week passed and no more news of the locusts came. It was as if they had evaporated from the earth, completely vanished.
"Since they don't show up, then we take the initiative to find them." This is what Tianxiang said to Yang Yigang when he left Liaodu, and it is also the latest plan in his heart. According to his ideas, the habitat of the locust is likely to be in the northwest of the territory controlled by the relief population. There are rolling mountains there. There are also large and small basins wrapped in it. Quite suitable for bugs. In particular, on the satellite images sent back by the No. 1 computer, Tianxiang also found a large number of things that were connected together, similar to hunting colonies. Under the banner of exterminating locusts, and then expand their power. This kind of thing has been done by many kings in ancient history. As the supreme leader of the Dragon Land, there is really no reason to refuse. What's more, just yesterday, he also received a telegram from Dragon City. The sender was Tianrou, who claimed to have something extremely important to discuss with him. Although Tianxiang is very aware of the fact that he has slept with his sister who is not related by blood, as a man, he should also take relevant responsibilities. Moral norms can't do more to bind themselves. But he still felt a sense of weakness for no reason. That's a kind of honest man who does something wrong...... Although, no matter from which point of view, Zhao Tianxiang has nothing to do with honest people at all.
Because of this, he had to dodge. Because, now he doesn't have enough excuses and courage to face Tianrou. Therefore, it is the same as the last time I went out to Liaodu on business. The elimination of human locusts is also a good excuse that can be used to shirk the situation. Tianxiang did not mobilize the garrison of Liaodu, but only took an armored mixed regiment under his command, and set off immediately after replenishing enough water. His purpose was to build a basin more than 800 kilometers northwest of Liaodu. Because, judging from the satellite images, it seems that there are human beings there. Although the advanced speed of the tracked tank is not as fast as that of the air-cushion type, it is also much faster than relying on human walking. In this way, leading the steel behemoth composed of a combination of machinery and energy, the army's advance has not slowed down. A few days later, a telegram arrived from the vanguard that some destroyed hunters' dwellings had been discovered at the entrance to the basin directly ahead.
It is a low hill that has tended to be semi-sandy. There are few plants, and finger-sized rocks are densely packed around all areas around the basin. When you step on the thick soles of military leather boots, you can hear the sound of stones grinding against each other after being squeezed. What the vanguard found were several caves dug by hand with their backs to the hills. The holes are not deep and can only accommodate a few people. Judging from the rock on the top of the cave, which was completely blackened by the smoke and fire, it seems that humans have lived here for too long. However, not a single hunter was found at the scene. To be exact, there is not a single intact human being. Because, in the deepest part of the cavern, beside the already cold fire pit, there were still a few severed limbs that clearly belonged to humans. Especially in the middle of one of the caves, there was even a skull smashed open. A tattered skeleton with all the muscles and brains gnawed away. Aside from a few deep tooth marks left on it, there was nothing more noteworthy.
"Has this area ever been surveyed before?" Tianxiang called a staff officer and asked. "No, we have exceeded the part of the map by more than 50 kilometers. Therefore, the area of this area is still an undiscovered area. β
Tianxiang nodded: "Order the surveyors to follow closer." Save all on-site materials. Tell the vanguard, slow down a little, and keep in touch with the brigade at all times. Despite having far more advanced weapons than ordinary hunters, Tianxiang cautiously led his troops slowly. After all, for this strange and unknown land. I know very little. Rather than being pierced by a throwing gun flying from the shadows, it is better to eliminate the danger before it happens. After all, just because you don't eat people doesn't mean that other hunters don't have a special penchant for human flesh.
What's more, the release of the sense of earth thinking has already captured several figures scurrying back and forth in front of the Dao team. However, Tianxiang is not worried about this. Because he could fully feel the familiar human breath in those energy fluctuations. "Order the vanguard to stand by. We picked up speed to catch up. After a little thought, Tianxiang issued a new order to the pilot. Forthwith. In the midst of the roar of the engine. The powerful armored command vehicle bypassed massive metal obstacles and headed towards the front of the line.
At the entrance to the basin, there is an open semi-sandy wasteland. The dry and hardened ground lacks moisture, and there are still bursts of heat leaking out. A few half-dead vines hung weakly at the tips of the vines, and hung their waists weakly, as if to greet this group of outsiders with guns in hand. The two heavy tanks that had opened the road at the front had stopped, and their already high gun hulls were in a straight state. The remote-controlled machine guns outside the car were pointed straight ahead. The infantry, on the other hand, carefully hid in the rear of the thick body, raised their weapons flat, and pointed them far ahead.
There, a whole line of hunters with throwing guns in hand stood. There are also a few people who hold crossbows and crossbows. Behind them, a group of figures swayed back and forth. It seems that they are busy with some kind of work of great significance...... Tianxiang "saw" very clearly, they were pushing two huge wooden crossbows equipped with wooden wheels. The nose of the ballista where the arrows are placed is facing the direction from which it came.
It was at this time. A loud and majestic voice came from front of the formation.
"Stranger, stop your tracks. If you dare to go any further, we will not hesitate to kill you."
"Who are you?" Following the source of the voice, Tianxiang easily found the person who spoke. "I am the leader of the tribe here. Outsiders, get out of here at once. Otherwise, don't blame me for being rude to you. β
Tianxiang smiled slightly. He shouted at the rather tall figure opposite, "Don't be nervous, I'm your friend." We have no ill will. Look, we don't have weapons. "You damn liar." As soon as the words fell, an angry roar sounded on the other side: "You treat me as an idiot!" Not carrying a weapon? So what's the gun in your hand? And what are these tanks and armored vehicles? Look at you, everybody's all armed. How dare you say that there are no weapons? Get out, get out of my territory, get as far as you can! β
Tianxiang couldn't help but be dumbfounded. He never dreamed that a group of hunters who were still wielding broadswords and spears would actually know such things as tanks and armored vehicles. It seems that he still underestimated the other party. At least, it's not a fool who doesn't know anything about arrogance. "I really don't have any ill will." After a moment of silence, Tianxiang spoke again, "We are just passing through here. There was not the slightest thought of violation. If you don't believe me, then we'll walk away. As a token of my apology, please accept this food as my apology for invading the noble realms. β
As he spoke, Tianxiang tilted his head slightly towards the guard officer beside him, signaling him to do what he said. The officer who understood quickly jumped out of the car, beckoned a few soldiers nearby, and pulled down a few bags of ready-made food wrapped in white arabesque cloth from the armored vehicle carrying food, and placed them neatly in front of the battle. Subsequently.
Under the command of Tianxiang, all the troops that entered the basin began to turn around and slowly left the range of the guns. Camps were set up on the outskirts of the basin.
In doing so, it is not a sign of weakness. Tianxiang actually had other plans in his heart. The sense of thought extends far beyond what the eye can see. Based on the number of estimates alone, the number of hunters who can be detected has exceeded 5,000.
This number is enough to make people's hearts move. Moreover. Tianxiang also "saw" rather carelessly, except for the row of hunters standing at the front. After that, most of the people who wielded the giant crossbow had dishes on their faces......
So it's a good idea to wait.
Hunger. Sometimes, instead of being your enemy, you don't become your enemy. On the contrary, it should also be a helper with a special boost. The standoff between the two sides lasted two days. During this period, there are some hunters watching every day. Judging by the vigilant and panicked expressions on their faces, they were indeed wary of this strange but powerful army. After all, a powerful force armed to the teeth is waiting in front of one's house like this, and it is not a comfortable thing for anyone.
On the third day, a hunter armed with a spear and a worm shell came out of the pass of the basin, and declared that he would negotiate with Tianxiang. Through the observation of the past few days, our patriarch has concluded that the nobles do not have any malicious intent. As a thank you for the food you left last time, our noble patriarch has sent me to invite you to dinner. Please believe in our sincerity, we are willing to make friends with the nobles forever. β
Hehe! I can understand the good deeds of the nobles. Tianxiang had a smile on his face: However, in order to show my respect for him, this meal should still be invited by me. So be it! Go back and tell your patriarchs. Tonight's banquet is being held in my camp. Please come by all the time. Speaking of this, the other party's envoy's face couldn't help but stiffen, and he immediately insisted: "No, no, no, in this case, it can't show our sincerity." When I came, the patriarch explained that I must invite you as a respected friend. β
"Needless to say, please go back and tell you what I mean. This is where the banquet will be. It will be a great pleasure for me to look forward to his presence. The repeated arguments went on for a long time, and in the end, the messenger who couldn't resist Tianxiang could only leave with a smile. Only Tianxiang, who was full of smiles, stood there, watching him gradually shrink for a long time. In the middle of the night, the long-awaited guests finally appeared from the basin. Merely. In Tianxiang's opinion, there were too many entourages who followed the patriarch to the banquet.
Five hundred strong hunters. Tall, strong, and powerful, judging from the posture in which they held and threw their guns, they should have been battled and killed for a long time, especially the terrible scars engraved on the surface of their bodies, which showed all those who saw it wordlessly what a terrible battle their master had encountered. And with what kind of strength and wisdom did he escape from it and gain unimaginable combat experience...... Shh Although the current attitude of the two sides is still unclear, judging from the previous contacts, it should be a friendly stage. Therefore, in a burst of greetings that even Tianxiang himself felt was a little hypocritical, he welcomed the guests to the banquet into the camp surrounded by army green tents one by one.
Since it is a banquet, it is natural that food is the most concerning. Especially the rumbling sound coming from the belly of the large group of people who went to the banquet with majestic faces made Tianxiang laugh secretly in his heart. Despite the hunters' martial appearance, their faces were inviolable. However, the desire for food inevitably appeared in their eyes, and their inner world had already been betrayed.
For food, Tianxiang has always been stingy. Especially when there are conditions to show dignity and achieve a certain goal, the act of eating like waste can actually express the care of the diner. The food he prepares is quite hearty. Frozen meat grilled with spices, canned food with a unique flavor, fresh broth boiled in a large pot, sweet tubers sliced and simmered with jerky, and lucke dough wrapped in plant leaves and slowly baked under the fire, all of which are mixed on a thick cloth. It exudes a rich aroma that makes people salivate when they look at it. The poor banquet attendees couldn't hold back their hearts. Almost all of them have a looming line of crystal water. The high bulging Adam's apple is also desperately scurrying up and down, shoehorning the little air in the empty mouth into the stomach as a filler in the fantasy......
At that moment, even if he didn't use his mind to probe, Tianxiang could clearly know what these people were thinking.
Give me food, I want to eat, I want to eat! Apocalyptic hunters
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