Scientific Travel

Deng Yin was always cautious and never easily dabbled in things she wasn't entirely confident about. At this moment, facing this mysterious and unpredictable mutated beast, she was truly uncertain and had no idea of ​​its true strength. After much deliberation, to ensure absolute safety, she resolutely decided to spend a large sum of money to purchase a high-performance fireproof suit.

Since she still had some valuable points to use, Deng Yin didn't hesitate to choose the highest-spec fireproof suit. This top-of-the-line equipment cost her a full five points, but Deng Yin knew the principle of getting what you pay for and firmly believed that this investment was absolutely worthwhile.

When this fireproof suit was unveiled, its strong technological aura was immediately apparent. Its overall color scheme was a cool and noble silver-gray, interspersed with light blue lines, like twinkling stars in the night sky, creating a beautiful and harmonious effect.

Touching this fireproof suit gently, you'll immediately notice its exceptionally smooth surface, like silky satin. Surprisingly, despite its smoothness, it doesn't reflect light at all; instead, it has a unique matte texture, as if it absorbs all the surrounding light, making it appear even more profound and mysterious.

Compared to ordinary, low-configuration fireproof suits, this top-of-the-line version goes far beyond simple fire protection. It not only boasts excellent fire resistance, allowing you to remain unharmed even in raging flames, but also possesses powerful waterproof properties, ensuring you won't leak even in raging floods. Even more impressively, it can withstand any physical attack from the outside world, making it an indestructible fortress.

Deng Yin quickly changed into the brand-new fireproof suit and stood tall and straight at the entrance of the military camp. Oh, wait, perhaps that's not quite accurate. Because the camp gate was no longer there, only a lonely door frame remained. So, Deng Yin stood firmly before this door frame, ready to face the unknown challenges that lay ahead. The whole scene looked solemn and dignified, filling everyone with anticipation for what was to come.

Just then, a deep roar echoed, the ground trembled slightly, and the mutated beast slowly appeared. It was enormous, as tall as a two-story building, its entire body covered in black scales, each radiating a chilling luster. Its eyes, the size of lanterns, gleamed with a ferocious light.

Deng Yin took a deep breath and gripped his weapon tightly. The mutated beast, seeing Deng Yin, pounced suddenly, its speed creating a gust of wind. Deng Yin closed his eyes, thinking that this fireproof suit was his only hope.

With a loud crash, the mutated beast slammed into Deng Yin. Surprisingly, Deng Yin didn't budge an inch; his fireproof suit perfectly withstood the impact. The mutated beast was clearly taken aback, seemingly surprised that this tiny human hadn't been knocked away.

Seizing the opportunity, Deng Yin raised her weapon and thrust it towards the mutated beast's eye. The beast, in pain, angrily shook its head, its massive tail sweeping towards Deng Yin. Deng Yin nimbly dodged, then, using her fireproof suit for protection, charged at the beast again. After several rounds, the mutated beast gradually weakened and finally slunk away. Deng Yin breathed a sigh of relief, secretly congratulating herself on the absolutely correct decision to spend a fortune on the fireproof suit. Deng Yin turned to look at the badly damaged military camp, inwardly sighing that it needed to be repaired as soon as possible. Just as she was about to step into the camp, she heard a soft whimper behind her. Deng Yin turned back warily and saw a small mutated beast cub huddled in a corner, trembling. The cub looked adorable, similar to the large mutated beast from before, but its eyes showed more fear than ferocity.

Deng Yin hesitated for a moment. She should have eliminated this potential threat directly, but for some reason, a pang of pity welled up in her heart. She slowly approached the cub, which shrank back in fear. Deng Yin said in a gentle voice, "Don't be afraid, I won't hurt you." Perhaps it was her tone that had an effect, but the cub gradually calmed down.

Deng Yin thought that if she could raise and tame the cub, it might become an asset in the future. So she carefully picked up the cub and headed into the military camp, intending to find a suitable place to settle it. She was also considering how to explain this unexpected gain to her comrades, since no one had ever tried this before. Deng Yin entered the camp with the cub in her arms and immediately ran into her comrade Li Da. Li Da's eyes widened: "What's this? Why did you bring a mutated beast cub in here?" Deng Yin quickly explained her plan. Li Da scratched his head: "That's too risky. But since you've decided, I'll keep it a secret from the others for now."

Deng Yin found an empty small warehouse, lined it with dry grass to serve as a nest for the cubs. She fed them fresh meat she had hunted every day. The cubs grew very quickly, increasing in size considerably in just a few days.

But the truth couldn't be hidden forever, and the other comrades discovered the cub. Everyone gathered around and accused Deng Yin, believing she had raised a tiger that would eventually harm her. Just as Deng Yin was at a loss for words, the cub suddenly lowered its head to the crowd, as if in submission. It turned out that during their time together, the cub had come to regard Deng Yin as a mother figure and was willing to obey her commands.

Seeing this, his comrades softened their stance considerably. Deng Yin seized the opportunity to promise that he would train the cub well, making it fierce only towards enemies. The others were skeptical, but considering Deng Yin's past merits, they temporarily acquiesced to his promise.

As the days went by, the cub thrived under Deng Yin's meticulous care and strict training. It became extremely strong and obedient to Deng Yin.

Once, enemy troops attacked. Deng Yin stood behind the defensive fortifications with his cub. As the enemy charged, the cub, following Deng Yin's instructions, roared and charged towards them. Its strength was astonishing, instantly breaking through the enemy's vanguard. The enemy was thrown into chaos by this sudden appearance of a behemoth.

But the enemy also had cunning members; they threw out bait in an attempt to lure the cubs away from the main battlefield. The cubs looked at Deng Yin with suspicion, but after receiving a negative signal from Deng Yin, they remained unmoved and continued to attack the enemy.

After the victory, her comrades fully accepted the cub's existence. From then on, the cub became a special soldier in the army. It accompanied Deng Yin in protecting this land and defending their home. Deng Yin often marveled at how her initial act of compassion and bold attempt had brought such unexpected rewards, and the bond between her and the cub had become a legendary tale in the military.

As time passed, the cubs grew more mature and composed. One day, news arrived from the border that a strange plague was spreading, suspected to be caused by a poison secretly released by an enemy nation. Once infected, soldiers would lose their fighting ability. Deng Yin led the cubs to investigate. The cubs had a keen sense of smell and could detect the source of the disease. They followed the trail to a valley filled with a pungent odor. The cubs howled towards a cave, indicating that danger lurked inside.

Deng Yin cautiously entered the cave and indeed discovered evidence of the enemy's creation of the plague. At this moment, the enemy noticed the intruder and sent troops to attack. The cub bravely stepped forward, blocking most of the attacks. Deng Yin then destroyed the plague's source device. Enraged, the enemy launched an even fiercer offensive. Although the cub was strong and robust, it was gradually showing signs of fatigue. Just then, reinforcements arrived; it turned out that their comrades, worried about the situation, had followed them.

With everyone working together, they repelled the enemy and successfully averted the crisis. This incident further solidified the cub's position in the army, and its legendary story with Deng Yin continued to spread, inspiring generations of new recruits to bravely defend their homeland.

Years later, Deng Yin has grown old, and Youzai has also entered his twilight years. The once vibrant military camp has now been replaced by wave after wave of young faces. But the story of Deng Yin and Youzai remains vivid.

One day, a curious recruit approached Deng Yin, wanting to hear the details of their story from back then. Deng Yin smiled, patted his head, and began to tell the tale. When she reached the thrilling parts, the cubs whimpered, as if recalling past glories.

Soon after, the cub peacefully passed away. The entire military camp was immersed in grief. Deng Yin silently dug a pit on the hillside behind the camp and buried the cub himself.

Deng Yin knew that the era that belonged to her and her cubs had come to an end, but the spirit they left behind would forever remain rooted here. She gazed into the distance, as if she could see countless new people, just like she and her cubs had been, steadfastly guarding this land.

Later, Deng Yin also passed away. While sorting through her belongings, they found a diary filled with detailed accounts of her journey with her cub. This diary was placed in the most prominent position in the military camp's hall of honor, becoming a lasting memorial. Every year, new recruits are taken to the hall of honor for a visit. The instructor pointed to the diary and solemnly said, "This is not just a diary; it's a symbol of our military's legacy." The new recruits, filled with reverence, opened the diary, and Deng Yin's handwriting came into view. The vivid descriptions seemed to allow them to witness that legendary period firsthand.

A young soldier, passionate about history, carefully studied the diary and resolved to delve deeper into the story's deeper meaning. He visited veterans who had worked with Deng Yin, collecting various anecdotes and interesting stories. After a period of effort, he compiled a handbook about Deng Yin and the cub's deeds, complete with beautiful illustrations. This handbook circulated widely in the barracks, further deepening everyone's impression of this past event.

As time passed, the military camp developed better and better, and its scale continued to expand. But no matter how things changed, that diary always lay quietly in the most conspicuous place in the Hall of Honor. Occasionally, when retired veterans returned to visit, they would stop and gaze at that diary for a long time, their eyes full of nostalgia and respect, as if they could see Deng Yin and the cub fighting side by side through it again.

Years later, a young officer, while tidying up the items in the Hall of Honor, accidentally knocked over the diary. The diary fell to the ground and opened to a page detailing Deng Yin's first encounter with the cub. The young officer picked up the diary, a surge of intense curiosity rising within him. Wanting to delve deeper into that era, he applied for the renovation of the Hall of Honor, dedicating a section to displaying all items related to Deng Yin and the cub. He searched extensively and found the cub's collar and some of Deng Yin's old clothing. While setting up the new exhibition area, he unexpectedly discovered a hidden compartment behind the wall of the Hall of Honor. Opening the compartment, he found an old map marking several mysterious locations. The officer speculated that these might be uncharted territories that Deng Yin and the cub had once explored. He decided to follow the map. Upon reaching the first marked location, he discovered a strange plant emitting a healing fragrance. The officer realized this might be another gift from Deng Yin and the cub for protecting this land. He carefully collected samples and brought them back to the military camp for research, hoping to use them to benefit more soldiers and continue the spirit of Deng Yin and the cubs guarding the military camp.

After returning to the camp with the plant sample, the officer immediately assembled medical and research personnel to conduct research. After several days of experimentation, they finally developed a wound-healing ointment using this plant as the main ingredient. In small-scale trials, the results were remarkable; wounded soldiers' wounds healed rapidly after application.

The news spread, attracting the attention of the military high command, who decided to dispatch a small team to explore other marked locations using the map. An officer served as the team leader, and they embarked on their journey. Upon reaching the second location, a hidden cave filled with various traps and mechanisms, they gradually deciphered them using their wit and courage. Deep within the cave, they discovered an ancient weapon-forging method capable of creating exceptionally durable weapons.

They continued their journey, finding something at each marked location—either a lost tactical manual or rare herb seeds. The officers brought these spoils back to camp, greatly increasing the army's strength.

The young officer became a hero in the barracks, meticulously recording his exploration and placing it alongside Deng Yin's diary. These stories inspired more soldiers, ensuring the spirit of Deng Yin and the cub's protection was passed down, and the barracks prospered under the efforts of a new generation. Years later, villages surrounding the barracks suffered a rare drought. Crops failed, and the villagers suffered greatly. The current commander, remembering Deng Yin and the cub's spirit, decided to lead his troops in aid. They used the rare herb seeds they had obtained during their exploration to teach the villagers how to cultivate drought-resistant crops. They also developed an irrigation plan using ancient tactical manuals to maximize the use of limited water resources. The ancient weapon-forging techniques used to create durable weapons were also used to make farm tools, greatly improving farming efficiency.

The young officer personally guided the villagers in defending against potential wild animal attacks, demonstrating the same dedication Deng Yin had shown in protecting the military camp years before. The villagers were deeply moved, and the relationship between the military and the people grew even stronger. Meanwhile, the soldiers in the camp gained a profound understanding of the meaning of protection—not only of defending their homeland, but also of protecting the people around them. The spirit of Deng Yin and his cub was passed down more deeply through this action, and the camp, thanks to this positive atmosphere of mutual assistance between the military and the people, attracted more ambitious young people to join, becoming increasingly vibrant and prosperous.