"Yes, I know, in a few words." Abbas's eyes looked ahead again, and the monotonous and unchanged tunnel was coming, growing larger and larger as it approached the body, and gradually narrowed after passing through, and then, with a strained face, he said something that shocked Liu Chang, "The meaning of organic life is to be a paving stone for inorganic life!" ”

Abbas was pleased with Liu Chang's response, and he continued: "I have a strong curiosity about the robots mentioned in the texts—or as they call them, the robot servants; I found myself drawn to the idea. ”

Liu Chang interjected: "Needless to say, I know that your so-called 'classics' must be very old science fiction, they set humans and machines against each other a long time ago, and infinitely amplified the capabilities of robots, saying that they are omnipotent, don't you take it seriously?" This is true, Liu Chang and his entourage have gone through many civilizations, including the planet that mythizes robots, and what robots will replace humans and become the gravediggers of mankind and other sensational legends.

Originally, he was also convinced of similar topics, robots are too powerful, they are like gods, their abilities are endless, and their lifespan can be immortal; It wasn't until he knew that his mission was to enter the Silver Heart and perfect his next evolution, that he vaguely understood that those rumors might just be rumors or conjectures, otherwise, the Spartans would not have spent such a big price to find the so-called 'Chosen Son'.

Abbas said: "No, I didn't say it casually. If you accept the literal meaning of certain passages in the text, then it implies one thing: some robots have human form. ”

Liu Chang said: "It's natural. If you want to make a simulacrum of a human being, you're going to make it look like a human being. ”

"Yes, simulacrum means 'likeness,' but likeness can be very sketchy. If an artist represents a human form in a line alone, you should recognize it. The circle represents the head, the rectangle represents the body, and the four curved lines represent the hands and feet, and that's it. But what I mean by that is that in every detail, the robot looks absolutely human-like. ”

"It's ridiculous, Abbas." "Think about how much time it takes to mold a metal body into perfect proportions and show the smooth texture of the internal muscles. ”

Abbas said: "Whoever said that robots must be metal, as far as I can get the impression that the materials of such robots are organic or pseudo-organisms. They are covered in a layer of skin, making it difficult to distinguish them from real people from any angle. ”

Liu Chang asked, "Is that what the classics say?" ”

Abbas said: "This is my inference based on the description of the 'scriptures'. ”

"That's your reasoning, Abbas. You can't take it too seriously. ”

"Let me try. I've searched every piece of information about robots in the index, and from what that book says about robots, I find that I can deduce four things.

First of all, I have already said that they, or parts of them, are exactly the same as human beings.

Second, they have a long lifespan, and they can replace damaged parts at any time. ”

"I think it's more appropriate to renovate them," Liu Chang interjected, "otherwise you'll start to think they're completely human." ”

"Third," he continued, ignoring him, "some — or, at least one robot anyway—have survived to this day. ”

"Haha" Seeing Abbas walking into the tip of the horn, Liu Chang laughed twice and said, "This is one of the most widely circulated legends of mankind. There is a similar legend in my hometown, Pangu ---- a hero who opened the world, even if his body turned into mountains and rivers, he would never die, but only enter a state of survival, and would come back at any time to save his compatriots in a pinch. ”

"Fourth," Abbas still hasn't taken the bait, "there are a few lines that seem to point to the center—or the temple, but in fact, I don't find that word in the texts—there's a robot in it." He paused, then said, "Do you understand?" ”

Liu Chang shook his head and said, "I don't understand, what should I know, I don't even know what you want to say." ”

Abbas said, "If we combine these four points, then there may be a robot in the temple that looks exactly like a real person, who is still alive and alive...... Let's say tens of thousands of years. ”

"Come on, Abbas, there's no way you can believe such a thing." Liu Chang looked at this Abbas who was confused by science fiction with pity, and at the same time, he also admired his uncle, he was really an old man with a good vision, this kind of person is really only suitable for studying laws, laws and other things that have strict norms for everything.

Abbas continued: "I don't really believe it, but I can't completely ignore it. What if this is true? I'll admit that there's only a 1 in a million chance, but what if it's true? Can't you see how much he will help me? He could remember what the ancient galaxy looked like, an older and truer description than any reliable historical record. ”

Liu Chang knew that he couldn't convince him at all, he was already stunned, so he had to say: "Even if this is true, do you think you can find that robot, and that robot will be willing to talk to you?" ”

Abbas said: "I am not going to ask for his permission, but I can at least go to the temple first and see if there is anything different from the outside world." ”

Liu Chang leaned back so that he could be more comfortable: "I don't understand, why are you telling me this?" Liu Chang wanted to explain the conversation between him and Abbas, so he turned the topic to the original topic, he was much more interested in Xia Xing than the almighty 'machine god' that no one had ever seen, "I think I should flee to the planet Xia like a lost dog, and then ask the benevolent, great, and wise Xia 'Emperor' for protection." Or is it all your planning? If it's the latter, I think, you're going to be disappointed, I don't know what the temple is, let alone where it is. ”

Abbas stubbornly said, "You yourself tell me that they don't allow anyone to enter the Silver Heart." ”

"You think the temple is in the Silver Heart?" Liu Chang then remembered, because he was his assistant, he did talk about the topic of the Galactic Center in front of him, but he dared to guarantee that he never mentioned any temple, or similar topics, "No, it's not allowed, it's a death to ordinary people there!" Enter to death, in order to prevent everyone from taking blind adventures, this ban has come down! But allowing anyone to stand outside and watch, I'm sure that's all I can say. Liu Chang's tone was categorical, what is the speaker unintentional, listening to it intentionally, today, Liu Chang really realized it.

Abbas frowned, Liu Chang knew that his words did not convince the obsessed Abbas, maybe on the contrary.

"There is no danger with this booklet." As Liu Chang guessed, Abbas took out a pamphlet from his arms, the appearance was very old, and the pages were even yellowed, and at a glance, he knew that this was an ancient book that was a long time ago.

Liu Chang raised his head and looked at him impatiently: "Put your mind on driving, Abbas." You're supposed to have a set of interstellar maps—the kind of thing I can ask questions about---- I can't tell it where I am with my mouth; You can't even tell it with the help of a key. And it doesn't tell me anything, it's just a print. ”

"Then read it." After saying that, Abbas tried to hand the book to Liu Chang, but with his cautious appearance, Liu Chang felt that as long as he touched it, it would definitely turn into ashes.

Liu Chang looked through the pamphlet with great caution, and then reluctantly said, "Well, it gives a prominent description of the temple, and I think it's a matter of course. I dare say everybody wants to go there. ”

He went through a few more articles where Abbas had made a special record, and said, "Let me tell you, there is no means of transportation from here to there." Liu Chang didn't believe that he could carry out a space voyage just by relying on this clanging and almost falling apart flying machine.

"Well," Abbas said smugly, "you don't have to worry. ”

"Do you have a way?"

"Of course, I might as well be honest with you, why do you think I have to go out of my way to enter the forbidden star and become a ---- of the Governor's Palace, of course your assistant?"

"You stole a spacecraft?"

Abbas said triumphantly, with the attitude of a victor, "How can I say that I steal, as an assistant to the governor, I have the authority to mobilize all means of transportation in the governor's palace." I've just moved one more. Otherwise, I still have to say that aliens are fools, such a high-level spacecraft, placed in an underground warehouse, no one cares, and there is no sense of secrecy at all. ”

"Is it" This is not the first time I have heard the sarcasm that aliens are stupid, Liu Chang still has a question in his heart, what kind of logical judgment makes them come to such a conclusion, other people's things are placed there, you can't copy them, who gave you the courage to laugh at others for being fools.

"Don't get excited, don't get excited." Abbas reassured him by saying, "There is a way to get a ride from here to another place, and then take another car to take us there." That is, we have to change the car once. Relieved, he said, "Well, of course." If you don't change the car, you can get there, but it's just too much of a waste of time---- imitation is not as good as the original. ”

Liu Chang glanced at him impatiently: "Okay, Abbas, although I don't read much and my comprehension is limited, I still think what you said makes sense." You now know how to go, just go, and I will humbly follow behind. ”

At a junction, Abbas decided to change cars here.

Waiting at this intersection were two men in white suits and two women in gray suits. Liu Chang tried to throw them a world-class smile, but they rolled their eyes in return, and then turned their gaze away.

The means of transportation came, and it was still an outdated car, in the forbidden star, commonly known as the anti-gravity bus, which was equipped by the Spartans known as 'aliens' for the convenience of people on the forbidden star, after a long time, the appearance looked dilapidated.

However, it is such a tattered thing, even if the forbidden stars use all the human physics, they can't imitate it, they can't do it, they have to let these obviously scrapped vehicles continue to serve---- it is the fastest vehicle on the ground, there is no one. Abbas really had no choice but to choose this means of transportation---- he still didn't have the guts to steal the governor's private car!

Inside it were two dozen benches covered with cloth covers, each of which could accommodate four people. On both sides of the bus, each bench has its own door. After it stopped, passengers got off the bus from both sides.

Abbas nudged Liu Chang impatiently, and he hurried over to a bench with two more adjoining seats, and the two women followed him.

Abbas whispered to Liu Chang, who was still looking around, "Stop studying others, pay attention to your surroundings." ”

Liu Chang nodded and said, "Oh, I will." ”

As soon as the bus starts, it is marked with the name of the next stop, a famous building, or a route to which you will be transferred.

Abbas said, "Well, when we get close to the transfer place, it will tell us." ”

"Good." Liu Chang replied. After a while, he leaned over to Abbas and whispered, "No one is watching us." Any crowded place seems to automatically form a personal line of defense, and everyone unconsciously keeps their distance from others. Do you notice this? Each of them seemed to be nervous. ”

Abbas whispered, "It's the pressure that the new governor has put on them. ”

"The new Governor?" Liu Chang couldn't help but raise his voice, attracting everyone's surprised eyes, and then moved his body outward, as if he wanted to keep a distance from Liu Chang.

"You can't be quiet!" Abbas pulled Liu Chang's sleeve with his hand and reminded him in a low voice.

Liu Chang's eyes widened, and he pointed to his nose in disbelief: "Me? ”

"Yes, it's you, it's you who brought them panic!" Abbas conveyed his meaning with an affirmative expression.

"Can you still be reasonable, I recruited someone to provoke whom." Fortunately, I put on makeup and wore a hat, so if I let everyone know that the person who caused them panic was around, I don't know if I would be beaten, I thought, I took off my hat, it's okay, it's okay, the hat stays firmly on my head.

As Liu Chang guessed, they got off the bus in a very remote place. And a worn-out car, just like the two of them, only more dilapidated than the other.

After they got into the car and sat down, Liu Changcai whispered, "We didn't pay." ”

"Mass transport is a free service." Abbas replied.

Liu Chang pursed his lower lip: "How civilized." I don't think anything can be generalized, whether it's backward, advanced, or anything. As long as it's free, it's welcome, even if it's shabby like a fire scene. ”

Unexpectedly, Abbas nudged him with his elbow and lowered his voice, "Someone has already targeted us, the man sitting on your right." ”

Liu Chang's eyes quickly glanced at him. The man sitting to his right was slightly skinny and seemed to be quite old.

He had dark brown eyes and dark skin. Liu Chang can be sure that if he had not undergone hair removal surgery, he would have had black hair.

He looked forward again and began to wonder: this brother had a rather special appearance. He had noticed a handful of brothers, none of whom were short in stature, and who were very light-skinned, with blue or gray eyes. Of course, he hadn't met enough people to list a general rule.

Then, he felt a slight touch on the sleeve of his right hand. Liu Chang turned his head hesitantly, and found that a card appeared in front of him, with a faint line of handwriting written on it: "Yuren clan, be careful!" ”

Liu Chang was startled, and naturally reached out to touch the human fur hat. At this point, the man made a silent lip shape: "Hair." ”

Liu Chang touched it, and it turned out that a lock of short hair was exposed at the temple. At some point, he must have pulled this human fur hat. He pulled it down as quickly as he could, then pretended to be touching his head, and probed his hand nearby to make sure the fur hat was back in place.

The man next to him smiled slightly, and said in a normal voice, "To the temple?" ”

"Temple?" Liu Chang glanced at Abbas and saw that he didn't react, so he nodded: "Yes, we are going there." ”

"Me too, shall we get out of the car together?" His smile was quite friendly.

"I take my ...... with me My ......" Liu Chang turned his head again, he wanted to hear Abbas's opinion, but Abbas closed his eyes, as if he was asleep.

"Your woman? So, three people in one. ”

Liu Chang didn't know how to respond, he didn't know why in the eyes of this feather man, Abbas became a woman---- or 'my woman'? Abbas was much taller and more powerful than himself, both in size and dress.

He quickly looked to the other side, and saw that Abbas's eyes had turned straight ahead. Her attitude is exactly what a sister should behave like - she doesn't respond to male conversations, which is in line with a sister's attitude. However, Liu Chang felt a tap on his left knee by Abbas, which he interpreted to mean: "It's okay. ”

In any case, the number of rites made him naturally agree with this. So he said, "Yes, of course." ”

There was no further conversation between them. Soon, the direction sign showed that the temple was scraped, and the feathered man got up to get out of the car.

Liu Chang has always been very strange, he has seen the feather people, the cook father and son are both cooks, the most obvious difference between them and the human race is that they have wings on their backs, but this old man does not have them on his back.

The gravity bus made a big turn in Temple Square, drawing a large circular trajectory. After the car stopped, many passengers got out of the car. The men crowded to the front and walked out of the car first, while the ladies followed.

The old man's voice was a little hoarse due to his age, but his tone was very cheerful. He said, "It's a little early for lunch, my ...... Friends. Trust me, though, it won't be long before it's going to be very crowded. Would you like to buy some simple food right now and eat it out? Or take it away? I'm familiar with the area and I know a good place. ”

Liu Chang suspected that this was a trap to trick ignorant foreigners into buying something particularly bad or expensive. However, he decided to take a risk.

"You're so good." "We don't know this place at all, and we're glad to have you as our guide," he said. It's just that...... Not allowed to eat here, right? ”

They bought lunch at an open-air stall — a sandwich and a drink that looked like milk. Since the weather was nice and they were tourists, the old man suggested that the three of them walk to the Temple Square together and have lunch outdoors, which would help them get acquainted with their surroundings. It's just that the corners of Abbas's mouth twitched at Liu Chang's question, but the old man didn't react.

As they walked forward with their lunches, Liu Chang noticed that the temple resembled a palace that had shrunk many times over, and the surrounding square seemed to be a concrete and miniature imperial garden. He could scarcely believe that the Feathered People would worship the royal building, or do anything other than hate it and despise it. However, the cultural appeal is clearly irresistible.

"It's beautiful." The old man said with obvious pride.

"Yes," Liu Chang said, "how brilliant and dazzling it is in the daylight." ”

"The surrounding square," said the old man proudly, "was built after the Government Square in our Dawn World...... In fact, it is a much smaller imitation. ”

"Have you seen the Imperial Gardens around the Imperial Palace?" Liu Chang asked cautiously.

The old man sensed the meaning of the remark, but did not seem to be angry at all. "They also try to imitate the Dawn World as much as possible."

Liu Chang didn't believe it at all, but he didn't say anything.

They came to a semicircular white stone chair, which also shone in the daylight like a temple.