"Master Feng, everything you've said is correct. However, I still wish to explore the depths of the primeval forest. Of course, if you are unwilling to enter, it's only natural, and I won't force you. You just need to tell me the way to the heart of the primeval forest."
Chen Feng said earnestly to the old hunter.
"Deputy County Head Chen, Master Feng has explained it so clearly that the heart of the primeval forest is a certain death. Shouldn't we just not go in?"
Before the old hunter could respond to Chen Feng, a member of the geological team interjected, advising Chen Feng.
The entire periphery of the primeval forest was already filled with ominous energy and hidden dangers, let alone its inner depths.
"Alright, since no one intends to go in, then forget it."
Seeing that everyone was unwilling to enter the depths of the primeval forest, Chen Feng no longer insisted.
He'd escort these people out of the primeval forest first, and then return alone, so as not to worry them.
Thus, Chen Feng first led everyone out of the primeval forest and then turned back alone.
After fumbling several times, Chen Feng finally found the path to the heart of the primeval forest.
Without a word, Chen Feng entered the primeval forest.
Initially, the situation was fine. However, the deeper he went, the dimmer the light became, with trees obscuring the sky. Eventually, with no other choice, he had to turn on his flashlight.
After walking for about an hour, Chen Feng felt something was very wrong.
A strange fragrance wafted towards him. Before he could even figure out what the fragrance was, Chen Feng fainted.
He didn't know when he woke up.
Chen Feng subconsciously checked his surroundings.
A thatched hut and a Miao girl.
Judging by the Miao girl's attire, she didn't seem like a primitive person, but also not like a modern one.
To be precise, it was traditional Miao clothing, and a simple version of it, not a very ornate one.
"Can you speak Chinese?"
Chen Feng asked instinctively.
"I am Miao from Huaxia, how could I not speak Chinese?"
The Miao girl replied with a smile.
In her smile, there was an undeniable affection.
Chen Feng was extremely handsome, and it was normal for the Miao girl to like him.
"You are not from the Xie Gu Miao tribe?"
Chen Feng continued to probe.
"We are from the Xie Gu Miao tribe. The Xie Gu Miao tribe is just one branch of the Miao people. We are not savages, of course, we speak Chinese."
The Miao girl continued with a smile.
"They say the Xie Gu Miao tribe uses gu to kill people. Is that true?"
Chen Feng became nervous all of a sudden.
"Of course, it's true."
The Xie Gu Miao girl suddenly became serious.
"Then, as an intruder, am I certain to die?"
Chen Feng asked with increasing nervousness.
It wasn't that he was afraid of death, but rather that he still had many things to do, and dying like this would be too much of a loss.
"You've misunderstood the Xie Gu Miao tribe. We are not demons who kill people as soon as we catch them. It's just that our Miao gu is different from that of the Zheng Gu Miao tribe. The Miao gu of the Zheng Gu Miao tribe does not harm lives, while our Xie Gu Miao tribe's Miao gu does. It's that simple. Furthermore, we only use Xie gu on bad people and enemies. For a handsome guy like you, I wouldn't bear to use Xie gu."
The Xie Gu Miao girl looked at Chen Feng with a gaze full of infatuation.
In the eyes of the Xie Gu Miao girl, among all the men in her tribe, none were as handsome as Chen Feng.
At the same time, the Xie Gu Miao girl felt a pang of sadness.
This was because, according to the tribal rules of the Xie Gu Miao tribe, their people were forbidden from marrying outsiders.
This handsome Han man before her was destined to be unattainable.
"I have a bold question I'd like to ask..."
Chen Feng asked softly.
"What question?"
"The environment in the heart of the primeval forest is so harsh. Haven't you, the people of the Xie Gu Miao tribe, ever thought of changing it?"
Chen Feng asked, word by word.
"We have thought about it, but in the end, we gave up. The environment of the primeval forest is too harsh. No matter how hard we try, it's just enough to make ends meet. So, we simply stopped trying and chose to live a carefree life."
"Have you ever thought about moving out?"
Chen Feng asked cautiously.
"Never. Outside is the Zheng Gu Miao tribe. Since ancient times, the Zheng Gu Miao tribe and the Xie Gu Miao tribe have been at odds. We would rather live a hard life in the primeval forest than live with the Zheng Gu Miao tribe."
The Xie Gu Miao girl replied earnestly.
"Indeed. It's not just about minority groups having different concepts and not being able to get along. Even among us Han people, if our ideas differ, we will have constant conflicts. It seems the only way is to develop the primeval forest."
Chen Feng sighed in response.
"Who are you? The words you speak sound like those of a high-ranking official."
The Xie Gu Miao girl asked curiously.
"I am the Deputy County Head of Jiu Miao County. By the way, what is your name?"
"My name is Mu Chi Ning Yun. I didn't expect such a high-ranking official like you to come to such a backward place."
Mu Chi Ning Yun said excitedly.
"This place is indeed backward, but no matter how backward it is, it's still part of Jiu Miao County. As the Deputy County Head of Jiu Miao County, especially in charge of the economy, I should come and see. Miss Mu Chi Ning Yun, to be frank, I came this time to develop the primeval forest. This way, your Xie Gu Miao tribe can prosper, and the entire Jiu Miao County can also develop."
Chen Feng explained earnestly.
"Develop our area?"
Mu Chi Ning Yun was stunned for a moment.
"Yes, this place is too backward; it must be developed."
Chen Feng replied firmly.
"Deputy County Head Chen, the thing is, China has a national policy that primeval forests cannot be developed and must be maintained in their original state. As a prominent figure in politics, you should understand national policies better than us. Moreover, the Xie Gu Miao tribe cannot accept such sudden changes. Therefore, your good intentions will likely come to naught."
Mu Chi Ning Yun replied with a hint of melancholy.
Youngsters like her from the Xie Gu Miao tribe wished for a better life.
However, the elders of the Xie Gu Miao tribe had rigid thinking and did not want any changes.
"These two issues are indeed problems, but they are not insurmountable problems."
Chen Feng replied calmly.
"One is national policy, and the other is people's stubbornness. Can they really be changed?"
Mu Chi Ning Yun asked with disbelief.
"There is no problem in this world that cannot be solved. However, before that, I must survey the geological conditions here. Only then can I decide how to develop this area."
Chen Feng explained.
"You can survey our area, but you must temporarily pretend to be a young man from the Xie Gu Miao tribe, and also pretend to be my boyfriend, so that you can move around freely here."
Mu Chi Ning Yun stated truthfully.
"That's not a problem."
Chen Feng replied with a faint smile.
Having said that, Chen Feng intended to put on the local ethnic attire.
Unexpectedly, Mu Chi Ning Yun took off her clothes.
"Miss Mu Chi Ning Yun, what is this?"
Chen Feng was somewhat caught off guard.
"Deputy County Head Chen, there is a very peculiar phenomenon among us Xie Gu Miao tribe. When a boyfriend and girlfriend are together, the red dots on their wrists disappear. The disappearance of red dots on the wrists can be achieved in two ways: one, living together for several years, and two, sleeping together. You are an intelligent person, so you understand..."
Mu Chi Ning Yun said with a blush.