In the early morning, walk on a forest path with the intertwined branches of the trees on both sides, as if they are beckoning to welcome visitors to the forest. In the early morning, a ray of morning sun shines on the ground through the gaps in the forest, forming patches of dappled light and shadow.

The melodious sound of birdsong, like a melodious note, surrounds the forest, adding a touch of youthful vitality to this quiet morning. It's too early to hear the moaning of the restless insects, but it's pure in this hot fire season. It may be because the early bird gets the worm and the early bird gets the worm eaten by the bird.

Feeling the unique breeze of the early morning, like the closeness of his mother's hand on his face, Jiang Heng felt that his slightly irritable mood was also calmed down.

He turned his head and looked at Publin and Lockty behind him, and a trace of helplessness rose in his heart, and he couldn't help but recall yesterday's conversation.

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"Anyway, is it okay to leave such an important matter to me?" Jiang Heng carefully considered the words, "I've only been here for a little over a week, and you just let me solve a case of a foreign clan alone." ”

Lottie gave him a blank look, "What?

"No, no, no, of course not. Jiang Heng hurriedly waved his hand, from the bottom of his heart, he hoped to be able to help the people of the green forest, or rather, he hoped to be able to help everyone, this kind of sage's idea, I don't know if it was influenced by another upright self, or the style of tutoring since childhood, Jiang Heng has always cherished. "It's just that I'm worried that I won't be able to handle it well, after all, I've only read about similar cases in books before. ”

Lottie smiled at him, "You have to believe that you are good enough, as long as you have enough confidence, you are qualified to do things that surpass yourself." ”

Hearing Lottie's encouragement to himself for the first time in these days, a warm current rose in Jiang Heng's heart, maybe Lottie's predecessor was not just a simple violent maniac.

Lottie continued to smile and patted Jiang Heng's shoulder with her hand, "What's more, are you willing to write at least three reports, one diplomat, one case, and one for help, and then at least take a half-day ride in a barren ox cart, and then wait in line for half a day to hand over to the officials of Biyan City, or go to investigate the case, choose for yourself." "Well, she's still a scheming violent maniac.

So, less than two months after graduation, Jiang Heng, who still suffers from a serious thesis phobia, resolutely chose to investigate the case.

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Coming back to his senses, he was now on the path to the Greenwoods tribe. Then he almost hit a branch that stretched out of the woods directly in front of him.

"Young Master, are you okay? Are you distracted again? You are always like this, how many times have I said it, you can't be single-minded ......" Meisha's voice sounded in Jiang Heng's ears at the right time.

Yes, that's right, Mei Sha asked to go with her because she was worried that Jiang Heng would not be able to take care of herself while investigating the case outside.

And Lottie, who had lost her food for a few days, stared at Jiang Heng with indignant eyes, and kept muttering in her mouth, "The evil nobleman, the mother treasure man who doesn't grow up,......"

Jiang Heng could only endure it speechlessly, and kept silently reciting in his heart: "Good men don't fight with women." "Anyway, haven't you eaten your mouth in the past few days, obviously there is still Aunt Rona who can cook!

In other words, Jiang Heng's brain circuit has dropped again.

"Sister Meisha, the dried purple fruit you made is delicious!" At this time, Lockty jumped to the ground, holding a packet of dried purple fruit in his left hand, and kept stuffing it into his mouth with his right hand, while saying vaguely.

The dried purple fruit in her hand was picked by Meisha from the surrounding fruit grove a few days ago, and was made by washing, cutting strips, drying and other processes, which was one of Jiang Heng's favorite snacks when he was a child.

Meisha stopped to teach Jiang Heng a lesson, and said to Lockty with a smile: "It's good if you like it." ”

Thanks to Locky for attracting Mesha's attention, Jiang Heng hurriedly stepped back and stood beside Publin in place of Lockty.

"Patriarch Pubulin, can you give me more details about the cause of the incident?"

Publin touched a few strands of beard on his chin and showed a contemplative expression, "This matter started about four or five months ago. ”

"The disappearance case started so long ago?" Jiang Heng asked with a little surprise, "Then why are you asking us for help now?"

Pubrin shook his head, "It's not like that, the disappearance of the clan began about a month ago, but the initial suspicion of the incident began at that time. ”

He fell into memories -

It was at the beginning of the season when Yao was back violent, its scorching light melting the glaciers, re-flowing the rivers, warming the vegetation, reviving everything, and rejuvenating the continent.

The Green Forest people also began to be active, they were originally a race that depended on the forest to survive, and the long cold season depleted their food reserves and heating fuel, and the revival of the forest in the spirit season became a good reward for them to survive the cold season, and the whole tribe became lively for a while.

Collect vines, bark and other materials to repair houses that have been crushed by snow during the cold season. The best hands of the clan bend their bows and arrows to hunt the fattest prey when the spirit season recovers. Some of the beautiful girls picked hemp and silk to add a few clothes to the tribesmen, and some went up the mountain to collect medicines to make medicines to prevent seasonal diseases that are easy to cause during recovery.

It was supposed to be the best season to build a home, but ......

On a certain day, at the edge of the forest, the entrance to the Grand Canyon of Eia.

A bighorn deer used its huge horns to push aside the bushes that stood in front of it, and ran as fast as it could, looking behind him from time to time, but seeing nothing but the blood that flowed down the bloody hole in his right hind leg.

Soon, there is the Eya Grand Canyon in front, the terrain in it is intricate, there are many cliffs, and I am especially good at rock climbing, unlike the jungle, I will definitely be able to get rid of those pursuers.

Just as the bighorn deer was thinking this, it suddenly couldn't help but feel a palpitation, and the strong beast instinct made it jump to the left.

In the next instant, a sword arrow shot out from the canopy of a large tree behind it, shooting at the place where it had been.

Oh no, those people are catching up and must go in right away. Ignoring the commotion behind it, it kicked on its hind legs and rushed into the Grand Canyon of Eya like a spurt.

A few seconds later, several figures appeared where the bighorn deer was standing, led by Pubulin.

A big man with a bow and arrow beside him spat on the ground, "Bah, it's a pity, I almost shot it, and the beast escaped." ”

Another tall thin man with a wooden spear in his hand said to Publin, "Chief, that beast is so badly wounded, it shouldn't be able to run far, let's chase it!"

Several other people also thought the same way, Publin looked at the entrance of the Eya Grand Canyon with a serious face, and finally sighed, "Forget it, that beast can escape here with such a serious injury, it should be protected by the forest rangers, and it entered the Eya Grand Canyon, then it is not a terrain that we can skillfully deal with, let's let it go this time." After speaking, he took out a branch and put it on his forehead, closed his eyes, and silently recited a few ancient blessings from the people of the green forest in his heart.

Seeing this, several other people also hurriedly imitated it. The forest ranger is the guardian of the forest in the minds of the green forest people, the totem of their nation, and can shelter the existence of the entire forest.

Therefore, when the people of the green forest encounter any unexpected situation or major event, they will pray to the forest rangers to give them blessings.

The prayer was over, "Alright, let's go!" Pubulin opened his eyes and turned to walk towards the forest.

Several other people followed, and the tall, thin man from before glanced back reluctantly, when something caught his eye.

"Wait, Chief, what is that?" he exclaimed.

The others turned around and looked in the direction of the tall, thin finger. There was a small shiny object that reflected the light in the sunlight lying in the gap between two rocks.

Publing walked over, "This is ......" he then took the thing out with both hands, "A piece of metal?"

Pubulin carefully observed the metal piece in his hand, its workmanship was very delicate, and it was heavy in his hand, which showed that its purity should be very high, and ......

Pubrin tried to inject some magic source into it, and the metal piece actually emitted a colorful light.

"It's Mithril. Publin was born, and several others immediately exclaimed, "Isn't that magic material?" "yes, and I've heard that this is very valuable." "It is said that a single trust of Mithril can sell thousands of Terran gold coins. Then such a small piece should be able to sell for a dozen gold coins, right?" "Then can we exchange it for more supplies with the Terrans?" "Do you think there are more in this canyon?" ......

The more the others discussed, the more excited they became, and they even had the idea of heading into the canyon to find more Mithril tablets. They didn't notice the increasingly gloomy face of Pubulin, "I say, you'd better dismiss this thought." ”

The tall, thin man asked, "Why?"

"Hmph, won't you look closer? Pubrin held up the Mithril Piece in his hand, "It has a very regular shape, sharp edges, and it is obviously precisely processed, and there is no other race around us that has this ability except for the Terran territory that can process this Mithril Tablet. ”

Another man touched his thick green hair and said, "It's made by the Terrans, so what does it have to do with selling it to the Terrans?"

"Stupid!" Publin glared at him, "such a small single Mithril piece is of little use. Mithril has powerful demon-channeling properties and should be used as a metal additive, adding various other metal products in powder form to give the item its enchantment properties, without the need to purify it to such an extent. ”

The others showed thoughtful expressions, but they still didn't understand, "Patriarch, what does this mean?"

Pubrin said in a deep voice, "This means that this Mithril Tablet should have been a part of a device made by some Terran, and the instrument that can use such a high-purity Mithril Tablet should be very advanced, but I don't know what it will be used for." And I don't know why it fell and left it here alone. ”

He raised his head and looked at the entrance of the Eya Grand Canyon, "There should be human activities in this canyon. ”

His words instantly caused a small commotion, "Oh, the Grand Canyon is already on the edge of the Terrans, how can there still be Terran activities?" "Could it be that the Terrans are preparing to expand again?" "What is that instrument? Could it be some kind of magic weapon......?"

"Alright, that's enough!" Publin interrupted their whimsical, "Don't be intimidated by your own whims while things are still settled." I'm just saying that there may be Terran activity, and it is also possible that this Mithril slice was dropped by some passing rich Terran, so don't scare yourself just yet. ”

He thought for a while, "In the future, warn the clansmen not to come to the side of the Eya Grand Canyon again." Got it?"

"Yes, Patriarch, I see. Publin put away the Mithril tablet. "Alright, let's go back then!"

After Publin finished speaking, he led the way, but on the way back, the tall and thin man with the wooden spear kept looking in the direction of the Grand Canyon of Ea behind him.

"What's wrong? You kid, you're absent-minded. The big man with the bow and arrow walked up to him, "Aren't you still thinking about the Mithril Piece?"

The big man asked half-jokingly, but who knew that the tall and thin man stared at him very seriously, "To be honest, are you excited?"

Looking at the thin and tall serious expression, a trace of nervousness flashed in the big man's heart, "What's the matter, do you still want to go back and find it?" Don't you, didn't the patriarch say it, there may still be human activities inside." Whether it's good or bad, it's not clear, if something happens to you, what will you do with your family's Axiu?"

The tall and thin man turned his head and looked in the direction of the tribe where the road stretched beneath their feet, and puffs of smoke rose into the air, merging with the clouds in the sky. "In the last spirit season, a traveling merchant of the human race came to our tribe, and he had a purple stone necklace, which my family Ah Xiu liked very much, but I didn't have the ability to give it to her. That time, I saw disappointment in her eyes. ”

As if he understood something, the big man looked at him, "So?"

"Soon the traveling merchant will come again. The tall and thin man stared at him, "Besides, doesn't your little Zam also want a hunting knife for the Terrans?"

"This ......" the big man hesitated for a moment, then showed a determined look, "Okay, I'll be with you." ”......

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"Jaimehan and Yuck were the first two to go missing, and their disappearance was definitely related to the Mithril tablet. Publin still sighed when he looked back. "I should have thought about the needs of my people, but I didn't, and in that sense I was an unqualified patriarch. ”

Jiang Heng looked at the Mithril piece that Pu Bulin had just handed over in his hand, and fell into deep thought, "I seem to have seen this kind of thing somewhere, what is it?"

The two were silent for a few moments, and then Pubrin was the first to speak, "Well, this is just the beginning. ”

Ignoring Pubulin's sigh, Jiang Heng's eyes suddenly lit up, "Magic Energy Photochemical Mass Spectrometry Analyzer!"