Chapter 117 111 Slave Hunting Team
Chapter 117 111 Slave Hunting Team
Han Jiaxue had also come into contact with some knowledge of the universe these days. She couldn't help but ask, "During the bright night and dark night periods on Emerald Sea Star, the thermal levels received by the planet are different, right?
Doesn't that mean that during the bright night, the difference between day and night temperatures is not significant, but during the dark night, the temperature difference between day and night could be very large? Such alternating changes must be a test for the flora and fauna here."
Bai Zhongqi smiled faintly and said, "The theory of evolution will destroy any organisms that are not suitable for life on this planet, whether it be the people of Emerald Sea Star or the flora and fauna that live here. They have already adapted to this situation.
In fact, organisms from any planet, when moved to another planet, would face adaptation problems, and in severe cases may even die within a short period of time."
Han Jiaxue expressed her concern, "Then what should we do about the colonization plan you have arranged? Earthlings can't adapt to a 33-hour day and night cycle, and if it is so bright at night, wouldn't their daily routines be disrupted?"
Bai Zhongqi said, "Even on Earth, people in high latitude areas experience polar nights and midnight suns. They live there and get used to it."
"What about the food issue? Wouldn't there be any hidden dangers if we eat the food grown here?" Han Jiaxue asked again.
Bai Zhongqi shook his head and said, "We have already investigated this aspect, and there are no problems. However, to engage in agricultural production in Legendary Continent, we must select local plant resources to hybridize or genetically edit with crops from Iridium Star and Earth. Any civilization capable of cosmic colonization has organisms with a strong adaptability.
Earthlings moving to Emerald Sea Star will undergo Genetic Advantage Liberation beforehand, which will grant them strong environmental adaptability, whether it's to the local food or to the climate and astronomical conditions. Essentially, for Earthlings to adapt to Emerald Sea Star, it's about as challenging as dealing with jet lag on Earth."
After hearing this, Han Jiaxue finally felt relieved. But then she suddenly felt a bit embarrassed. It was all Bai Zhongqi's job to handle these matters, yet she couldn't help being concerned about his affairs.
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In the campsite, Yize He Ottland, the second son of the Ottland family, found it hard to sleep. Occasionally, the slaves in the camp would emit sobs, which greatly disturbed his mood. However, Yize, smart and business-savvy, chose not to order his subordinates to flog those lowly tribespeople slaves at that moment.
Ahead lay Infia, the most important city on the northern coast of the Southern Continent currently, bustling and flourishing with traders. The several dozens of slaves he was bringing back would bring in a substantial income. If any of them bore visible injuries or looked particularly weak, those cunning merchants would harshly drive down the price.
Yize felt some dissatisfaction. Despite being more competent than his older brother, who was currently at home recuperating, the older brother would eventually inherit everything from the Ottland family, while Yize was left to strive through his own efforts.
Slave hunting was a very profitable activity, but profit came with risks. Tribespeople on the grasslands were nomadic, and some even had fearsome prophets among them. These barbarians had roles akin to the respected Mages of the Northern Continent. Although they may not cast ice or lightning, they could use some particularly terrifying witchcraft and were notably formidable in combat.
Fortunately, as someone from the civilized world, Yize and his Slave Hunting Team were equipped with flintlock guns. He cunningly ambushed the tribespeople's Prophet, burned their village, and took the remaining villagers captive.
Indeed, these dark-skinned tribespeople were truly excellent workers. The average height of men from the Northern Continent was less than 1.7 meters, with a rather frail build. However, the tribespeople of the Southern Continent were on average over 1.8 meters tall with strong muscles and great stamina, seemingly naturally suited to hard labor.
Moreover, the women of the Northern Continent were generally petite and delicate, whereas Southern Continent women were tall and athletic. Many lords from several kingdoms of the Northern Continent were very fond of Southern Continent women, who were voluptuous and uniquely charming.
Yize recalled one of the spoils of this expedition, whom he thought was the most beautiful Southern Continent woman he had ever seen. Naturally, the noble young ladies of the Northern Continent should not be compared to these beast-like women. But as he swallowed his saliva, Yize couldn't help but think that these wild beauties were far more enchanting than the delicate young ladies of the North.
As Yize lay sleepless, lost in his thoughts, he suddenly felt something cold placed against his neck. Yize startled and his body was pinned down by someone.
"Don't move, or I'll kill you."
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