Liao Ruili translated these words to his companions. The other Tatajiao people looked at each other, said nothing, and handed over all their firearms.
Besides firearms, the weapons they handed over also included several items resembling bombs. The total number was not large, only a handful.
After the teaching was completed, Su Han's gaze fell upon the guns in their hands. Su Han had originally been contemplating what excuse to use to obtain these guns from the Tatajiao people. Now that the Tatajiao people had so readily handed them over, Su Han felt relieved.
Chu Shi took over a gun and examined it carefully.
Liao Ruili quickly said, "Officer, the one you are holding is still usable. It's one of the few weapons we have left that can still function."
Chu Shi looked at it, then pulled the trigger. A particle beam emerged, striking the ground and creating a small pit in the stone.
Then, Chu Shi skillfully disassembled the gun's stock, revealing a battery and another solid component inside.
Chu Shi said, "So it's an energy rifle. What happened to the other energy rifles?"
Liao Ruili replied, "As expected of an officer, you recognized these as energy rifles at a glance. Most of the energy rifles we have are no longer usable. Although the energy gas in the guns is still present, the power source's energy has been damaged or the battery is depleted."
Energy rifles, Su Han knew about them. The energy gas inside, when ignited by the gun's energy, would transform into a particle beam. Through the gun's calibration, it would achieve aiming functionality and finally hit the target. It was the same principle as guns firing solid bullets.
Su Han said, "Mm, you've completed the first test very well. Now, for the second test."
Liao Ruili immediately focused, ready to receive Su Han's command. After all, their ability to join Commander Zero depended on this.
"Commander Zero, please speak."
Su Han said, "From your words, I surmise that the Tatajiao royal family is very important to you. Do you still hold any affection for the Tatajiao royalty?"
Liao Ruili quickly denied, "No, no, no, we have absolutely no lingering thoughts. We are already your subordinates. How could we still harbor any feelings for the Tatajiao royal family?"
As Liao Ruili spoke these words, he felt no burden in his heart. After all, the Tatajiao royal family no longer existed.
"If that's the case, then this test will be very simple for you," Su Han continued. "Our cosmic mothership has detected a sixteen-year-old Tatajiao youth in the area of the White Gui Tree Mansion, Qiu Yang Village. He is likely the third prince of the Tatajiao royal family. Go and capture him for me."
Liao Ruili said, "Capture him?"
Liao Ruili did not doubt the truth of Su Han's words at all. After all, what kind of technology did not exist in the universe? If he hadn't seen it, it was simply due to his lack of experience.
Su Han said, "That's right, bring him back to me. We need to use the third prince, Liu Yongyuan, to establish a base on this planet. Don't worry, we will only be using his identity. Liu Yongyuan will not be in mortal danger."
At this point, a hint of hesitation appeared in Liao Ruili's heart. He hadn't expected that the aliens he had defected to would have plans to colonize this planet. If so, wouldn't he and his people become accomplices? Just as he was about to refuse, he suddenly remembered that this was a test. Besides, even if these aliens colonized the planet, what of it? The current state of the Tatajiao people was close to extinction. This planet could no longer be considered theirs. Rather than letting those Four-Handed Xi tribes benefit, it was better to let these newly allied aliens have it.
Liao Ruili interpreted Su Han's words as an intention to invade.
Su Han saw through Liao Ruili's thoughts and said, "Liao Ruili, please do not misunderstand. We do not intend to colonize you, nor do we intend to invade you. We wish to help you drive away the Four-Handed Xi tribes, the invaders, and liberate you."
Liao Ruili asked in confusion, "Liberate?"
Su Han replied, "That's right, liberation. To break free from shackles, to gain freedom and development."
Su Han continued to break down Liao Ruili's defenses. Su Han said, "We will not treat you unfairly either. As long as you join us, you will be one of us. You will receive countless benefits. Do you truly wish to continue struggling to survive here, relying on meager amounts of water each day? And what about that black powdered food, how long can it sustain you?"
Liao Ruili felt a pang of bitterness in his heart, because what Su Han said was absolutely true. That food could not sustain them for much longer. Originally, there were over a hundred Tatajiao people in this hiding place, but many had died for various reasons. Some died while venturing out to search for water and food. Some died from illness due to lack of medication. Others died from internal strife. The underground water source was slowly dwindling each day, and food was insufficient. It could be said that without the appearance of Su Han and his group, they could only await death.
Therefore, it was after Su Han and his group provided them with clean water that Liao Ruili made the firm decision to pledge allegiance to Su Han. They were truly in a desperate situation.
Su Han said, "Of course, we will not treat you unfairly."
Su Han gestured to Lin Dong.
Lin Dong immediately tossed a bag in front of Liao Ruili. The bag was filled with food.
Looking at the full bag of food, Liao Ruili immediately said, "Yes! We will go immediately. However, officers, could you provide us with some transportation?"
Su Han replied, "In order not to arouse suspicion from those Four-Handed Xi tribes. Hmm, yesterday I saw a deactivated hover vehicle in that corner. You mentioned yesterday that the hover engine of that vehicle was still functional. We will take it back, repair it, and then give it to you. You will then use this hover vehicle to search for the third prince of the Tatajiao royal family, Liu Yongyuan."
Liao Ruili immediately performed a Tatajiao military salute to Su Han and responded, "Yes, officer."
Liao Ruili's military salute was completely different from Earth's military salute. Su Han said, "No, that is not our military salute. Ye Fan, teach them our military salute."
"Yes!" Then, Ye Fan stepped out and briefly taught them the military salute.
Liao Ruili and the other Tatajiao people had no prior experience with the Dragon Country's military salute, so it took them fifteen minutes to be taught the basic execution.
Liao Ruili then immediately practiced the newly learned salute towards Su Han.
Liao Ruili even repeatedly praised the practicality of this salute.
"This military salute is truly beautiful. I feel so valiant and heroic now. The person who invented this salute is truly remarkable."
Su Han said, "Mm, alright. We need to return to the sub-ship now. I will take half of your weapons back with me. My companion really likes these. If I give them to him, he will surely be very happy."
With that, Su Han stood up and walked towards the exit.
Liao Ruili hurried to see them off.