Chapter 87 Searching for the origins
In the following day, Heshia walked through the streets and alleys on the surface of Jielou City, and saw many familiar and unfamiliar things one after another. Although these things were very backward in the interstellar era, they seemed to be inexplicably fresh now.
At night, she followed the tourist guide and came to the underground entrance on the west side of Jielou City.
Jielou City is also divided into two parts, the upper and lower parts. It can even be said that the surface part only accounts for a quarter of the entire city, and there are more buildings and people underground.
The small alley can only accommodate four people walking side by side. The ground is lit with bright yellow LED lights. The sides of the alley are sometimes rusty walls, and sometimes small shops are open. Local residents who get off work eat and shop here. When you walk out of the alley, you will find that you seem to be in mid-air, because there are criss-crossing roads below, and various vehicles pass through them, which is quite lively.
Different from the simple architectural style on the surface, the underground buildings have a sense of combining industry and classics.
Neon lights can be seen everywhere, slowly moving trapezoidal elevators, projected figures and signs, and the magnificent night market buildings, whose outlines are illuminated by light lines, and squeezed together with the night and the underground. The eaves and corners of the buildings are intertwined. Although it looks messy, it is just right to achieve a balance and does not interfere with each other.
In the evening, Heshia sat in a hot pot restaurant. Her table was by the window. There were more than ten guests in the restaurant, and the boss was a middle-aged couple.
In addition to Heshia, most of the other guests in the restaurant were locals. They shouted to the boss to serve the dishes, and then talked about the latest current affairs.
"I don't know if there will be sword fighting at this year's celebration, otherwise I always feel that something is missing and it's not fun enough."
"Probably not. Nowadays, the atmosphere in the Federation doesn't like this kind of slightly bloody scene. Various accidents are easy to happen during sword fighting."
"Oh, that's a pity. It's probably the same sword dance performance as in previous years. I'm tired of watching it."
"There are some. Anyway, sword dancing feels light and weak. There is no tension and impact. Only a small number of tourists feel fresh." "
In fact, I heard that it was not like this before. It was also a unique skill back then, but it was lost later."
"Lost?"
"I heard that the old people said so. Anyway, there are too many things lost in Jielou City, so one or two things are not a big deal."
As they talked, they talked about other things, and at this time, there were bursts of horns and various noisy sounds outside the street.
"It's the 'divine generals' circling the city." The locals immediately reacted when they heard the sound. They didn't eat at this time and ran out to see one by one. Even the owner and his wife in the hot pot restaurant turned off the fire and left the stove.
What are the divine generals? The girl looked out the window with a little curiosity, but there were too many people outside.
She had no choice but to sit down and continue to eat a few bites of the freshly brushed meat slices, and then fed the big spider beside her. Anyway, there were no customers in the store at this time, and no one cared.
Touching the big spider, Heshia looked at the crowded crowd outside, and decided to pick up the big spider, put it on her head, and then walked out.
The streets outside the hot pot restaurant were full of people on both sides, including tourists and locals. In the sound of music, a group of celebration personnel dressed in bright yellow clothes held tiger signs and led the way in front. Behind them were the "divine generals" with gorgeous clothes, blue and red painted faces, and weapons in their hands. There were four flags on their backs. Three steps at a time, and the flags also swayed with the scale pendants, making a jingling sound.
Standing on tiptoe, the girl looked at the team on the street. The "small soldiers" leading the way in front were all Sequence 3, and those "divine generals" dressed in bright clothes were at least Sequence 4, and the leading ones were even Sequence 5.
Although the steps and formations of these people seemed simple, they were surrounded by a faint aura, forming a whole, with a kind of momentum that was not angry but powerful. Every time they advanced a hundred meters, they would stop, swing their swords and halberds, and the iron chains and armor plates collided with each other, shaking.
At this time, there was a faint wave of air, which gave people a spiritual shock. Although the intensity was controlled at a low level, it still shocked people.
To be able to stick to such an ancient city, there must be some unique secrets or inheritances, otherwise so many residents could not be gathered.
When the team passed in front of Heshiya, one of the "God Generals" turned around and looked at Heshiya in the crowd. His eyes glared, and the blue and red painted face seemed to be oozing out color, shooting directly at the top of Heshiya's head.
Hiss...
Heshiya heard the scream of pain from the big spider above her head, and then quickly hugged it down and put it on her chest, thus avoiding the gaze of the "God General".
Seeing Heshia protecting the big spider, the "God General" snorted, but did not say anything, and continued to move forward. Only a few people noticed this process, while others were completely unaware and just watched the team gradually go away on the street.
The crowd slowly dispersed. Heshia held the big spider that showed its original form, touched its head, and then checked it carefully. No serious injuries were found, but its consciousness was slightly shocked.
A person in yellow clothes came from the crowd. He saw Heshia comforting the big spider, so he asked.
"Excuse me, is this spider your pet?"
"Yes." Heshia answered with a little worry, holding the big spider in her arms, saying that it was very well behaved, and showed the registration documents that Butis gave her to the staff member.
The procedures for the big spider were still very complete. The staff member nodded after checking it, and then continued to speak.
"Because it is during the period when the 'God General' is patrolling the streets and the city, any ghosts that appear will be swept away. If this lady does not want to be accidentally injured, please keep your pet away from the route of the God Generals, or hold it in your arms, so that it will not be regarded as a harmful existence."
"I see." The girl nodded. The 'God General' just now probably thought that the big spider was bad and lay on her head.
After that, the staff member gave a few instructions before leaving, but he looked back at the girl's back after walking a few steps.
"I always feel like I have seen it somewhere... Forget it, it's important to go back and report it, otherwise the general will say that I am taking a break again."
Letting the big spider hide in her shadow again, Heshia returned to the hot pot restaurant and continued to eat before leaving.
At night, she slept in a hotel underground in Jielou City, with a bustling street outside the window.
Although it was close to the street, the sound insulation was very good. Even if someone was eating barbecue and chatting downstairs all night, Heshia slept very comfortably.
On the second day, she continued to tour the underground of Jielou City. While talking to the locals, she gradually learned about some of the situations in Jielou City and why they didn't pay directly with federal currency.
"It's like this, sister." A girl holding a candied haws said in front of Heshia.
"Many things here are circulated internally. If you pay through official channels, you will have to pay taxes and involve business licenses. In fact, most of them are handmade by individuals and are not very standard. It will be very troublesome to do it. Even if the general store receives the money, it needs to transfer it to itself through other means." She was about 14 years old, sitting on a chair and shaking her legs briskly, eating the candied haws that Heshia gave her.
The Rose Federation has detailed standard requirements for all walks of life, such as the division of T6\T5 food ingredients and catering, as well as the additives that are allowed and not allowed in production, etc. Jielou City is closer to the early handicraft industry, and they have long been accustomed to the old ways and are unwilling and reject the federation's standards.
After learning about it, the girl was almost done eating the candied haws in her hand. When she heard someone calling her, she turned around and waved to the girl, then ran to the other side of the street. It seemed to be her mother.
Seeing the woman opposite her salute her kindly, Heshia stood up and returned the salute, and then watched the two leave.
Although very conservative and traditional, the locals seemed to be simple in nature. Unlike the residents who are affected by the Internet today, they are so anxious. They are content to live in such an environment, year after year, generation after generation.
On the second day, Heshia continued to follow the tourists to tour the streets and alleys underground. Unknowingly, she also came to a famous temple in Jielou City.
The alley leading to the temple is only five people wide. When walking through it, the walls on both sides are dark at first, but as you keep moving forward, the light inside gradually lights up, and the faint wheel library emerges one by one, and then slowly becomes golden and magnificent. The statues with kind and smiling faces stand in the golden light, and behind them are radial patterns plated with golden background plates. These radiating patterns are printed on the back of the statues like the sun. The golden light flows, giving a sense of solemnity and sacredness.
Above the alley, red banners sway and flutter. Walking through this alley, Heshia came to the temple inside, where there is a flying and dancing statue with a graceful figure and fairy-like ribbons. Each of its six hands holds a golden ring, bells, bells, and pipa.
'Kinnaratana' is also known as Geletian, the god of song.
The clergy in the temple are also very special. They are not real people, but intelligent AI with golden and bronze bodies.
The Federation now prohibits AI from participating in residents' lives in an anthropomorphic manner. This anthropomorphism includes using a human-like appearance, imitating human speech and behavior, etc. Only abandoned corner cities like Jielou City still retain such old-style AI units.
It is said that the anthropomorphism of AI has caused many ethical crises and social impacts in the past, and the various policies and concepts of the Federation have gradually become conservative. However, this is not the case for all countries. In some countries adjacent to the Rose Federation, all citizens are considered the product of the combination of AI and biology.
Wearing shawls, these anthropomorphic AIs, about 2 meters tall, hold rosaries in their hands and stand on both sides of the statue to maintain the law and order of worship. Occasionally, they will help pilgrims solve their doubts and draw lots for divination.
"What do you want?"
"I hope to be promoted to the Sequence 4 position this year. I wonder if Kinnara can bless me." A pilgrim knelt on the mat. "
The gods only save those who save themselves. If you are fully prepared and have a plan in mind, you will definitely get what you want."
"Thank you, Master." The pilgrim stood up happily and left gratefully.
After that, there were people praying and asking questions one after another. Some left with satisfaction, while others walked away slowly with trepidation.
After that, it was Heshia's turn. She put the big spider in a backpack beside her and bent over to pray in front of the statue, but did not kneel down.
Although she didn't believe in God, she still offered incense and prayed out of respect.
"I hope to know my mother's life experience and past." She whispered softly.
After a long time, just as she opened her eyes, inserted the incense into the incense burner, and prepared to leave, Master Jintong beside her suddenly spoke.
"You should go to Zhulin Lane, Chenxiang Street, where there are clues for your prayers." Then he closed his mouth and began to receive the next pilgrim.
Although she had doubts in her heart, Heshia didn't want to disturb her again, so she had to continue searching for the address of Zhulin Lane, Chenxiang Street.
Unfortunately, there was nothing related on the star network, and some were even related to other star fields.
After leaving the temple, Heshia decided to ask the locals, but unfortunately the locals didn't have any clues.
Disappointed, Heshia prepared to eat something and go to the temple to ask tomorrow.
She sat down in a restaurant and ordered her favorite food. Just as she was about to taste it carefully, a man with silver hair came over. He was shaking a folding fan and wearing a moon-white shirt in oriental style.
"Hi, hello, young lady~" He made a self-proclaimed handsome gesture and greeted Heshia.
"Hello, what's up?" Heshia looked at the man in front of her, who seemed to be wearing some kind of perfume.
"My name is Feng Jianxue, and I'm from Feiyu Star Region." Feiyu Star Region is one of the central star regions of the Federation, and it is very prosperous and rich.
"Yeah." The girl nodded slightly, still calm.
Seeing that Heshia had no reaction to his appearance and family background, he laughed dryly and continued.
"Feiyu Star Region is extremely prosperous, and the headquarters of many giant companies are set up there, as well as many film and television companies. Unfortunately, I am responsible for finding the unpolished jade that is rarely seen in a century, making it a star in the shining galaxy."
"So?" The girl tilted her head.
"Ahem, so I think you are very talented in this area, and I wonder if you are interested in our company."
"No." Heshia shook her head. No matter how she looked at this guy, he looked suspicious.
"No need to refuse so quickly..." He sat down unconsciously while speaking and continued to introduce his company.
"Miss, do you know the popular singer 'White Swan' Odney?"
"Odney is a singer from our company. I'm talking about a real talent, not a fake. Miss Odney has just turned 17 and is already a star-level singer. She is still on the rise..."
As he spoke, he unfolded his personal terminal, which contained a photo of him and the girl in the white dress. However, it seemed that Odney was a little proud and looked down on the man next to her.
Just as the man was talking nonstop and Heshia was thinking about how to interrupt him, the clerk came over.
"Excuse me, are you two together?"
"Yes, that's right. Please give me a roast goose and some elf clear wine." The man spoke before Heshia.
Seeing that Heshia still wanted to refuse, he also used his ultimate move.
"I know where Chenxiang Street is. Please be patient, young lady."
After the food they ordered was served, he immediately started eating. He looked like he hadn't eaten for several days.
Hexia ate the wontons and sea bass slices slowly, drank some hot soup, and then looked at the man opposite.
"Can you tell me now?"
"Oh, young lady, are you finally interested in our company? In fact, our treatment is quite good..."
"Stop, you know what I want to ask, I'll leave if you don't tell me." She had almost finished eating and was not very hungry anymore.
"Okay, okay, wait a moment, I'll tell you where Chenxiang Street is." Seeing that Hexia was really going to get up, he spoke quickly.
"Chenxiang Street is located underground in Jielou City. It is also the core of Jielou City. It is said that the city lords of all generations lived there. It is also the ancestral hall of the sword guards of Jielou City in the past."
"Ordinary people don't go there, so no one knows about it. I just heard the lady asking about it on the street, so I came to see it. I didn't expect to be shocked by your amazing beauty at first sight. I couldn't help myself..." Then he continued to talk.
"How to get to a place like that?" The girl couldn't help but ask. She was just an unknown girl now, and she didn't have any power.
"Well, I have a good idea. Please wait for me to finish my meal and tell you one by one. Oh, by the way, I haven't asked for your name yet?"
"Heshia." The girl responded in a clear voice, and then shook her head.
Although the person in front of her looked suspicious, she didn't feel any malice. You know, with the double bonus of the singer's talent and the extraordinary job, few people can lie in front of her. This is also the reason why she is so patient instead of turning around and saying goodbye.
Let's ask him for now. This person seems to know a lot of things. Also, is my mother really from Chenxiang Street? Doesn't that mean that my mother was really the kind of young lady who had never been involved in sex, and I don't know why she cut off ties with her family.
Heshia thought about it, touched the big spider at her feet, and felt relieved.
This time I came to Jielou City, I finally got some clues.
There should be another chapter in the evening 0 0 /~
(End of this chapter)
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