This completely different temperament was beyond the chief's normal understanding of the "United Security Bureau expert", and he couldn't help but question his identity.
Having lived in the tribe for so many years, he had met many experts from the Joint Security Bureau, but none of them was this...
Well…
So…
Forget it, he doesn’t look like an expert no matter how you look at it!
The chief has already learned from the villagers the general process of the other party's entry into the village until now. Even if the visitor shows his ID, a fake ID can be made to look very real!
The village boys might have been deceived, he had to see it for himself!
But don't worry, it's already dark and the other party wants to stay here overnight.
There is only one person on the other side, and this is the territory of their tribe!
The chief watched patiently from the side.
Feng Yi certainly knew that the chief was coming, but since the other party did not jump out immediately to interrupt the transaction, he had to cooperate with him first. Besides, he was busy now!
Feng Yi continued to receive the goods.
The whole process seems very casual, and he believes whatever the villagers say, but this is not the case.
For example, for barbecue or jerky, he can tell whether the raw materials are protected animals, what species they are, and which part of the animal they are just by smelling it. Don't even think about getting it from the lake!
Whether the villagers are lying can also be judged from their emotional information.
So, although Feng Yi seemed to be very reckless and looked like a fool with a lot of money, he knew what was going on. He was not just trying to eat and not caring about anything else.
He brought a lot of cash with him, so he didn't need it, but he wasn't going to be a sucker. He had already inquired about prices before coming here, and even if there were fluctuations, they shouldn't be beyond this range.
It’s not that Feng Yi is stingy, but the pricing rules cannot be easily broken here.
He can pay more, but what about other scientific expedition teams that come here next time
The prices in this area, which have finally stabilized, cannot be disturbed.
So Feng Yi still bought supplies at regular prices, but he just bought more.
The more they buy, the more the villagers earn, and both parties are very satisfied.
Feng Yi: I’m hungry, I understand, I know it!
Villager: Good man! Distinguished guest! He threw money!
The atmosphere was extremely harmonious and both guests and hosts had a great time.
Feng Yi thought to himself: Only a tribe that frequently comes into contact with the outside world can be so decisive in coming up with so many satisfying supplies!
All he had to do was pay the money, no need to waste any words... No, it still took some words.
literal meaning.
You have to taste it.
Outsiders may not be able to adapt to the tastes of locals, but Feng Yi adapted very well.
The chief was watching in amazement.
If it had not been confirmed that there was only one visitor today, he would have thought that there was an inspection team here!
During this transaction, the other party acted like a team.
After all, the village was not big and the population was limited, so this outrageous transaction finally ended.
The crowd dispersed, but their enthusiasm remained. It was just that the increasingly dark sky limited the villagers' enthusiasm, and the children who came to watch the fun were called back into the house.
Many villagers invited Feng Yi to visit their homes when he was free. Maybe there was something they liked
The chief came over and introduced himself and stated his identity.
His voice was quite friendly: "Hello, guest from afar! Are you... an expert from the United Nations Security Bureau? Can I see your ID?"
"certainly."
Feng Yi handed over the ID.
During this process, the chief carefully observed Feng Yi's subtle expressions and movements.
But Feng Yi did not lie and did not feel guilty at all.
The chief took the certificate and examined it carefully, not missing any details of the anti-counterfeiting mark on it.
After repeated confirmation, I have to admit that this customer is indeed an expert certified by the Joint Insurance Bureau!
Snake expert!
Amazing!
In this case, the chief put aside his doubts for the time being. Although he did not understand, he still gave due respect to the experts certified by the Joint Guarantee Bureau.
At this time, another villager came over. Seeing the chief here, he paused smiling and saluted the chief. After getting the chief's consent, he continued to smile and said to Feng Yi:
Dear guest, the room is ready for you! You can go and rest at any time! "
The guest house was not far away, and the window there was open. Feng Yi looked over there.
Even the bed is pulled up inside. The pattern is the color combination most loved by the locals and it looks relatively new.
The beds here are hammocks. If there are guests, the hammocks will be pulled up and guests can sleep on them at night.
"If you don't like it, you can change it for another one," said the villager.
"That's it. It's good. Thank you."
Feng Yi remembered this villager.
This villager has a lot of stored supplies at home and made a lot of money today, so his enthusiasm comes from the bottom of his heart.
There are many mosquitoes here, but the guest rooms have been fumigated with herbs. The smell in the air confirmed this to Feng Yi.
There is no electricity here, but there are emergency equipment such as solar-powered charging lights. Usually, if the guests do not ask and pay a deposit, the villagers will not easily give them out.
Such items are considered important items here.
However, now the villagers have very considerately prepared various items, which can be said to be very caring.
The villagers are no longer worried that Feng Yi will refuse to pay when the final bill comes.
But Feng Yi did not go to his room to rest immediately. The chief wanted to talk to him.
Feng Yi asked the villagers to help move the supplies into the room, and he followed the chief.
If you eat too much, it’s good to take a stroll first.
It was not yet dark, and the lights were not on in the chief's house. It was inconvenient to use electricity here, and it was not suitable to turn on the lights at night unless the doors and windows were closed.
The chief poured Feng Yi a glass of water, sat down face to face with him, and looked at the guest.
He may meet hundreds or even more experts in his life. Many years later, when he is about to return to the rainforest, he will remember this expert with a unique temperament and extraordinary behavior.
The chief originally wanted to ask Feng Yi what he was doing in the rain forest, but when the words came to his lips, he suddenly changed his mind: "You bought so much food, do you have other companions nearby?"
"Only me." Feng Yi said.
The chief paused, deeply puzzled: "Our food production conditions are limited. In the rainforest environment, it cannot be preserved for a long time. You need to eat it in a short time."
Feng Yi: "Don't worry, I can do it."
I wanted to say, "I eat a lot, so one dose can last a long time," but that sounded too weird.
So he said, "I am indeed hungry. I have a good appetite and my digestion is fast."
The chief was still puzzled: "You bought so many things, how can you take them away?"
Feng Yi: "Eat some and take some away."
While talking with the chief, Feng Yi also observed this reception room with a very local style.
It can be seen that the chief is a man of great taste.
As the absolute authority of the tribe, even when expressing friendliness, there is an invisible pressure.
In this carefully decorated room, the strange patterns, the illogical arrangements, the primitive and barbaric combination, the domineering and arrogant, the visual, olfactory and other perceptions bring strong psychological pressure, which will make the visitors feel the mysterious and dangerous side of this rainforest.
The pressure is piling up.
But Feng Yi is immune to this kind of pressure.
He even searched among the decorations to see if there was any suitable souvenir he could buy and take back.
Looking in a certain direction, Feng Yi raised his hand and pointed to a location, and asked politely: "Excuse me, can I take a look at that?"
The chief looked at the wall next to him with various decorations hanging on it, his expression unchanged:
"Which one?"
"It's woven with red, yellow, green and black, and the pattern looks a bit like a skull," said Feng Yi.
The chief's gaze changed for a moment, but he quickly calmed down and said calmly: "I'm very sorry, this has a special meaning to our tribe. According to our tribal customs, outsiders are not allowed to touch it!"
It is "not allowed".
The tone was also firm.
Generally speaking in this context, if forced action is taken without permission, they will respond with "indigenous courtesy".
Feng Yi did not give up and looked at the ornament on the wall again.
The maker used dyed straw ropes to wrap and weave it around it, covering up its original appearance.
This ornament is indeed a symbol of tribal power and is only hung in the chief's home.
But the statement that outsiders are not allowed to touch it is questionable in its authenticity.
Feng Yi didn't say much, just smiled slightly, took out his expert certificate from the Joint Guarantee Bureau, and motioned the chief to look at the professional type introduction on the certificate.
Snake expert.
The chief's facial muscles were a little tense and he remained silent.
Feng Yi continued: "If I'm not mistaken, it should be a vertebra of some kind of snake."
The chief's facial muscles became even more rigid. He was not worried or afraid, but his eyes were heavy as he thought about how to solve the problem at hand.
He had to admit that to be able to become a certified expert of the Joint Insurance Bureau at such a young age, he was quite capable and his strength should not be underestimated!
Feng Yi smiled and said, "Don't be nervous. The current law will not hold past actions responsible. If I'm not mistaken, this vertebra should be two hundred years old? No, even older, maybe more than three hundred years old."
Not to mention two or three hundred years ago, even twenty or thirty years ago, many of the animals that are now nationally protected were just food for people.
Feng Yi's words only dispelled a trivial concern in the chief's mind, but Feng Yi's attitude made the chief think deeply.
He really didn't want to hear Feng Yi say "If I'm not mistaken" again!
The chief was silent for a long time before he sighed, "As expected of an expert from the Joint Security Bureau!"
The ropes were so tightly covered, how on earth did you see through it? !
He can even accurately say "snake vertebrae"!
The level of the experts at the Joint Security Bureau has reached such a high level? !