At that thought, the Snake People could not help feeling tempted.
Although they did not know how powerful that civilization actually was, the humans were clearly in a fairly comfortable position. After all, they had their own technology tree and were in an age of rapid development.
The Snake People, who had fallen behind in the competition, were clearly quite tempted. Having lived alongside humans for over a century and the Macrosteel People for over a millennium, they naturally knew the benefits of technology.
However, economic and institutional problems, along with historical factors, had left them with deep-rooted difficulties. The Snake People lacked both sufficient research talent and the corresponding resources. Metal resources were relatively scarce on their planet, making it far too difficult for them to climb the technology tree from scratch.
But if a complete technology tree fell from the sky, including all sorts of production lines, that would be an entirely different matter.
Although the Snake People could not conduct research and development, they were at least capable of following in others' footsteps.
The Snake Person named Mo Mang said, "Esteemed human friends, if the native species on this continent have indeed disappeared, we can quite reasonably take over this continent."
"Of course, there must be some risk hidden within it. That is why we hope to organize a joint investigation team to gather firsthand information in person. A continent with unknown risks will not stand in the way of our friendship."
The human diplomat hurriedly said, "Naturally, we will proceed according to the Treaty of Peaceful Coexistence..."
What followed was a great deal of official jargon and platitudes, such as "shelving disputes and pursuing joint development," "exchanging what we have and maintaining an enduring friendship," and "maintaining a bottom-line approach." It left Miss Gourd, who was