Chapter 485: The Tribe Is Kneeling?!

"System, let's do a Diamond Draw Ten-Pull."

Ning Fei's Popularity Points were now terrifyingly high, enough to support dozens of Diamond Draws.

But his need for the lottery draws wasn't that high anymore.

He had drawn many Body Strengthening Pellets, pet feed, and the like.

He pulled two skills in total, which actually made his eyes light up.

"Language Mastery: Master multiple languages, allowing normal communication with speakers of other tongues."

"Visualization: Obtain true visual projections of how prehistoric creatures looked when they were alive from their fossils."

Both skills were quite good.

For languages, Ning Fei only knew English from his college courses, which hadn't been too difficult for him. He had little interest in learning other languages, so this made things much more convenient.

Visualization would be a massive help in observing and understanding prehistoric creatures.

"The skills from this draw aren't bad."

Ning Fei was extremely satisfied with the results.

He then stepped onto the archipelago, hoisted a hiking bag onto his back, and led the little ones forward.

"I've always been a bit curious about mysterious indigenous tribes around the world,"

"They're like a window through time, letting us see how our ancestors lived."

"Gathering, hunting, communal living, and a sincere reverence and reliance on nature."

Ning Fei said as he walked along the path.

"The primitive tribe on Sumatra Island is the Mentawai people."

"The Mentawai people aren't exactly a secret. There are many modern cities nearby, yet they alone still live deep in the Tropical Rainforest."

"It's worth mentioning that the Mentawai people love drawing tattoos on their bodies, featuring all sorts of bizarre patterns."

"Tattoos? Are they that wild?"

"Tattoo Peppa Pig on your chest, give a round of applause for the gangster!"

"That reminds me of those natives with creepy patterns painted on their faces. Will they be dangerous?"

"That's only in the movies. In real life, most primitive tribes are quite simple and honest."

Ning Fei arrived at a small town.

His appearance was incredibly eye-catching, causing people to constantly turn their heads to look at him.

Ning Fei had an excellent temperament and a handsome face.

He cradled Little Fox in his arms, the Three Black Chirps nested on his hiking bag, Little Dog and Little Fei trailed behind him, and a Phoenix fluttered above his head.

Anyone who saw this spectacle couldn't help but stop and stare.

"As expected, Temple Master Ning is the center of attention wherever he goes!"

"With such high looks, everyone wants to take a second glance!"

"People are visual creatures, after all."

Ning Fei looked for a guide in the small town.

"Perfect. Many of the plants and animals I'm looking for only exist deep in the rainforest."

"And the Mentawai people happen to live deep in the rainforest."

"So, I plan to stay with the Mentawai tribe."

"Going to a tribe like this is actually quite simple. Many young people from the Mentawai tribe live in the town. They exist somewhere between the primitive and the modern, so you just need to contact them in advance."

Ning Fei found a local guide, and after agreeing on a price, the young man happily accepted.

Everything around them brimmed with tropical flavor.

The people here had darker complexions and wore characteristic local clothing. The netizens thought the vibrant scene was quite nice to look at.

The guide was a young man who seemed nice enough, named Gary.

"Our tribe already has a lot of modern things now,"

"Like dining plates, chairs, cabinets, and even refrigerators."

"However, everyone still retains their traditional clothing and dietary habits, while remaining incredibly devout to our beliefs."

Gary told Ning Fei.

Ning Fei nodded, then turned to speak to the netizens in the livestream:

"The Mentawai tribe holds onto a primitive faith. They believe in deities, so they have many shamans."

"Shamans hold a very high status in the Mentawai tribe. They live in large houses and are the ones who understand traditional culture the best."

"Shamans? There are actually shamans in primitive tribes?"

"Do they know magic, then?"

"What are you thinking? A shaman is just a profession, kind of like a village witch doctor, but with a much higher status."

"Have you guys noticed that every primitive tribe always has this tradition of believing in gods?"

"Yeah! It's practically a universal trait! It's either totem worship or believing in gods!"

"It's like this stuff is carved right into human DNA. I wonder why?"

The netizens passionately discussed the topic.

"Have you ever considered that maybe, many years ago, gods truly existed?"

One netizen proposed.

"I didn't believe it originally, but after watching Temple Master Ning, I completely believe it now!"

"Hahaha, isn't there a living immortal right in front of us?"

Ning Fei and Gary rode a small boat, floating down a river.

"The Mentawai tribe is deep in the rainforest. This small boat is the only mode of transportation."

"Generally speaking, very few people are willing to go into the tribe,"

Gary explained.

"I'm just going to take a look," Ning Fei replied with a smile.

They drifted down the river, surrounded by dense, leafy trees and long, trailing vines.

The species in the Tropical Rainforest were naturally abundant, and the plants thrived here.

"I have to take you to the Grand Shaman's house first. You can only stay and live in the tribe if the Grand Shaman agrees," Gary said as he steered the boat.

"Alright."

Ning Fei didn't say much else. He simply held Little Fox and enjoyed the scenery of the Tropical Rainforest.

About an hour later, Ning Fei finally caught sight of the Mentawai tribe.

The houses here were built from wood, featuring triangular-pyramid roofs resting on cubic bases—a very standard structural design. However, the vast majority of the houses were adorned with numerous bone ornaments hanging outside, making them look somewhat frightening.

Gary led Ning Fei directly to the front of the largest house among them.

Many people in the primitive tribe noticed Ning Fei's arrival. They looked over in curiosity, and quite a few gathered around.

The netizens were also exceptionally curious when they saw the Mentawai people.

These people all had tattoos painted on their bodies. But instead of bizarre patterns, they were long, continuous lines, as if the eight extraordinary meridians had been drawn on the outside of their skin.

"What peculiar tattoos."

"This is another culture's heritage. We have to respect it!"

"I want to get a Peppa Pig tattoo!"

"A pink hair-dryer monster? What's so great about tattooing that?"

At that moment, Gary explained Ning Fei's intentions to the tribesmen. One of them immediately ran into the Grand Shaman's house to invite him out.

Ning Fei took the opportunity to observe his surroundings.

Life here was very leisurely and incredibly primitive.

Off to the side, several men were crafting bows and arrows; one was sharpening an arrowhead.

A woman held her child while resting in the shade, telling them a story.

Little Fox and Little Dog were also looking back and forth.

In this environment, Little Dog appeared surprisingly quiet.

Not long after, the Grand Shaman walked out of the house.

The netizens stared even more intently.

In this modern age, it was rare to witness a scene from such a primitive tribe.

The Grand Shaman was younger than imagined, but his skin was dark, and he possessed even more tattoos on his body. He also wore numerous thin cords around his neck as ornaments.

Then, a scene that exceeded everyone's expectations unfolded.

The Grand Shaman walked out and saw Ning Fei—or, more accurately, he saw Xiao Feng perched on Ning Fei's shoulder.

And then, he unexpectedly dropped straight to his knees on the ground.

With the Grand Shaman kneeling, how could the other tribesmen dare remain standing? They all dropped to their knees in succession.

Gary was also stunned.

He had brought Ning Fei to the tribe as a guest; he never expected things to turn into a scene like this.

His immediate reaction was to drop to his knees as well.

Looking around, every single member of the Mentawai tribe was kneeling and bowing toward Ning Fei.

It was like a pilgrimage!

Through the livestream camera, the netizens watched the kneeling primitive tribe, every single one of them shocked beyond words.

"Holy crap! What are these guys doing?"

"I said it long ago: Temple Master Ning is an immortal!"

"Damn, this is way too absurd!"

"I used to think offering our knees to Temple Master Ning was just a joke. I never thought it would actually happen!"

Ning Fei was also full of astonishment.

'What is going on?'

'Why did they just kneel?'