Scientific Travel

Although Mei Shengke stayed behind, she would catch up with Deng Yin as soon as he left.

Deng Yin had long anticipated that she would not give up easily, so he asked Liu Ding and Wang Moyu to keep an eye on her.

Although Deng Yin did not know the extent of the three men's martial arts skills, even if Mei Shengke was a general, he could not possibly defeat Wang Moyu and Liu Ding together after suffering such serious injuries.

But just in case, she kept the stun gun.

If force can't solve the problem, then use technology.

Mei Shengke lay on the couch, her eyes fixed on the doorway. Liu Ding and Wang Moyu stood by, not daring to relax their vigilance. Suddenly, Mei Shengke sat up, as if to rush towards the door. Liu Ding and Wang Moyu quickly stepped forward to stop her, but Mei Shengke launched two fierce attacks, which the two dodged. However, Mei Shengke was injured, and after a few rounds, her movements gradually slowed. Just then, she seized an opening and burst out the door. Liu Ding was about to give chase when Wang Moyu took out a stun gun and rushed out. In the courtyard, Mei Shengke turned around, ready to fight again. Wang Moyu raised the stun gun and pressed the switch, a burst of electricity flashing. Mei Shengke looked terrified, but still stubbornly refused to back down. Just as the stun gun was about to touch Mei Shengke, Deng Yin returned. She stopped Wang Moyu and looked at Mei Shengke, saying, "Why are you so persistent?" Mei Shengke gritted her teeth and said, "I must find out the truth." Deng Yin sighed softly, seemingly moved.

After a moment of silence, Deng Yin said, "Then I'll investigate with you." Mei Shengke looked at her with surprise and suspicion in his eyes. Deng Yin continued, "But you have to promise me that you'll follow my instructions in all actions." Mei Shengke hesitated for a moment, then finally nodded.

So the two of them set off with Liu Ding and Wang Moyu. Along the way, Mei Shengke recounted the events to Deng Yin, believing that a huge conspiracy must be hidden behind it, involving military secrets or even national security. Deng Yin listened carefully, occasionally raising questions.

Upon arriving at an abandoned warehouse, Mei Shengke sensed an eerie atmosphere. Deng Yin signaled for caution, and the four slowly entered the warehouse. Suddenly, a group of men in black surged out from all directions, surrounding them. Mei Shengke clenched his fists, while Deng Yin calmly observed their surroundings. The leader of the men in black sneered, "You actually dared to come." Mei Shengke glared at them, "Whoever sent you, we'll get an explanation today." A fight was about to break out.

Deng Yin whispered to the three behind him, "Let's stand back to back to prevent a sneak attack." Mei Shengke and the others did as he was told. The men in black launched the first attack, surging forward like a tide. Ignoring his injuries, Mei Shengke fought back fiercely, each punch whistling through the air. Deng Yin was agile, skillfully dodging the attacks of the men in black and seizing opportunities to counterattack, targeting their vital points. Although Liu Ding and Wang Moyu were slightly weaker, their teamwork was excellent, and they supported each other.

During the fierce battle, Deng Yin noticed that the leader of the men in black's moves looked familiar. He suddenly shouted, "Are you General Zhao's men?" The men in black hesitated for a moment, and Mei Shengke seized the opportunity to knock them all down. The leader of the men in black was enraged: "Hmph, so what if you guessed it?" It turned out that General Zhao coveted power in the army and attempted to gain control of the troops by framing Mei Shengke to obtain secrets.

Knowing the enemy's objective, Mei Shengke's fighting spirit soared. Just then, the sound of horses' hooves and shouts of battle came from outside; it turned out that Mei Shengke's trusted confidants had secretly summoned them to provide support. The men in black were thrown into chaos and fled in disarray. Mei Shengke and his men pursued them relentlessly, ultimately annihilating the group of men in black, bringing them one step closer to the truth.

Looking at the mess on the ground, Mei Shengke said in a deep voice, "This matter must be reported to the Emperor as soon as possible." Everyone nodded in agreement. They hurried to the capital. Inside the palace, the Emperor was furious upon hearing the news and immediately ordered a thorough investigation of General Zhao. Mei Shengke requested to participate in the investigation personally, and the Emperor granted his request. During the process of gathering evidence, they discovered that General Zhao had also colluded with foreign forces. Deng Yin suggested setting a trap to lure out General Zhao and his accomplices. Thus, a meticulously planned trap was launched. Mei Shengke pretended to have a relapse of an old injury and stayed indoors. Deng Yin spread the word that the confidential documents in Mei Shengke's possession were hidden somewhere unguarded. Sure enough, General Zhao could not contain himself and led his men to seize them. However, as soon as he stepped into the trap area, ambushes appeared all around. General Zhao realized he had been tricked, but it was too late. Mei Shengke appeared and denounced his treasonous acts. General Zhao tried to argue, but the irrefutable evidence silenced him. In the end, General Zhao and his entourage were imprisoned to await their fate. Mei Shengke was rewarded by the emperor for his merits and reinstated to his original position. After these events, Mei Shengke and Deng Yin's relationship deepened, and they decided to protect the peace of the country together. Liu Ding and Wang Moyu also continued to follow him, and the four of them lived a peaceful life in the countryside, occasionally reminiscing about their past adventures.

One day, a strange merchant arrived in the village. His eyes darted around, and he inquired about the whereabouts of Mei Shengke and his companions. Upon receiving this information, Mei Shengke became alert and discussed countermeasures with Deng Yin.

They decided that Liu Ding and Wang Moyu would go first to probe. The merchant showed a hint of panic upon seeing the two arrive, but quickly regained his composure. Liu Ding deliberately brought up some old military matters, and the merchant displayed excessive curiosity.

Mei Shengke sensed there was more to the story, so that very night he secretly sneaked into the merchant's temporary residence. To his surprise, he discovered the merchant writing a letter to a mysterious figure who mentioned finding Mei Shengke's trail and would look for an opportunity to strike.

Mei Shengke left without a word and returned to inform the others. The next day, they pretended not to know anything and set a trap to wait for the enemy to take the bait. When the mysterious man arrived with a group of assassins, they realized they had fallen into a trap.

This was apparently a retaliatory act by remnants of General Zhao's faction. Mei Shengke and his men easily captured them. This incident brought even greater peace and tranquility to their rural life. Mei Shengke and Deng Yin's relationship deepened, while Liu Ding and Wang Moyu continuously improved their martial arts skills, ready to face any potential dangers and protect their beautiful rural home.

As time slowly passed, the fields welcomed the harvest season. Golden waves of wheat rippled in the wind, and Mei Shengke and Deng Yin led the villagers in a busy harvest. Liu Ding and Wang Moyu joined in, their laughter echoing across the fields.

That night, a shooting star streaked across the sky. Mei Shengke and Deng Yin smiled at each other, making a wish upon the star that their rural home would forever remain peaceful and beautiful. But not long after, thick smoke suddenly rose in the distance. Mei Shengke's expression changed, and he immediately gathered everyone to investigate. It turned out that a fire had been accidentally started in a neighboring village, and the flames were raging and threatening to spread.

Mei Shengke decisively took command, while Liu Ding and Wang Moyu organized the villagers to fetch water to fight the fire, and Deng Yin led the women and children to evacuate to a safe area. After much effort, the fire was finally extinguished. The village chief from the neighboring village was moved to tears and presented them with many local specialties as a token of his gratitude.

After this incident, Mei Shengke realized that not only should they guard against man-made dangers, but they also needed to be prepared for natural disasters. So they began setting up firebreaks around their farmland and stockpiling more disaster relief supplies. Rural life continued peacefully, and everyone was filled with anticipation for a better future.

One day, a traveling doctor arrived in the village. He claimed to possess a miraculous herb that could prevent all kinds of diseases. Mei Shengke was wary, worried that he was another scoundrel. However, many villagers were drawn to him and gathered around the doctor. Deng Yin whispered to Mei Shengke, "Let's see what he's up to first." The doctor produced a strangely shaped herb and began to exaggerate its effects when Mei Shengke suddenly asked, "Where does this herb grow?" The doctor stammered, unable to answer. Mei Shengke sneered, "It's probably something you made up." The doctor tried to run away, but Liu Ding and Wang Moyu blocked his way. It turned out that this man had heard the area was wealthy and wanted to swindle money. The villagers suddenly understood and respected Mei Shengke and his companions even more. In the days that followed, Mei Shengke and his group continued to improve the protective measures in the fields. They taught the villagers to recognize the signs of impending natural disasters and shared some simple and effective defense methods. The crops in the fields grew vigorously, and the livestock increased daily. Mei Shengke and Deng Yin often strolled through the fields, planning for the future. Liu Ding and Wang Moyu sometimes played and frolicked, eliciting laughter from the villagers. The countryside was like a paradise, maintaining its tranquility and peace under the protection of everyone.

One day, a storyteller arrived in the village. He set up his stage in the center of the village and began to recount strange and wondrous tales of the outside world. The villagers gathered around, and Mei Shengke and his companions joined in the fun. The storyteller described a bustling city, with its towering buildings, lively markets, and novelties. Mei Shengke and Deng Yin exchanged a glance, an idea forming in their minds. They decided to lead a group of villagers to learn advanced agricultural techniques and cultural knowledge from the outside world. So they selected several young, strong, intelligent, and eager-to-learn villagers, and the group embarked on their journey.

In the city, they witnessed the efficiency of waterwheel irrigation and new weaving techniques. They also encountered some petty theft, but thanks to Liu Ding and Wang Moyu's skills, they successfully resolved them. Upon their return, they taught what they had learned to the other villagers. Rural productivity further increased, and life became more vibrant. This experience became a popular topic of conversation among the villagers, inspiring young people to yearn for the outside world while also cherishing the tranquility of rural life. The countryside continues to thrive like a beautiful paradise.

Not long after, an elderly man in the village suddenly fell seriously ill. Despite having accumulated considerable experience in preventing and treating diseases, this particular ailment was extremely rare. Mei Shengke was extremely anxious, remembering that he had seen a highly skilled doctor in the city during his previous trip. He immediately decided to go to the city again to seek medical help. Deng Yin, Liu Ding, and Wang Moyu accompanied him.

Upon arriving in the city, they searched far and wide for the renowned physician, finally finding him after many trials. The physician diagnosed them and said they needed a precious medicinal herb, which grew deep in the treacherous mountains. Without hesitation, the group set out to find it. The mountains were teeming with poisonous insects and ferocious beasts. Liu Ding and Wang Moyu led the way, while Mei Shengke and Deng Yin cautiously followed close behind. They finally managed to gather the herb and returned to the city, where they prepared a medicine and brought it back to the village. The old man gradually recovered after taking the medicine.

This experience made the villagers even more aware of the importance of knowledge and skills. Mei Shengke and others decided to establish a school and regularly invite learned people from all over to give lectures. From then on, the countryside not only became rich in produce but also developed a strong cultural atmosphere. Children studied diligently, and adults worked hard. Mei Shengke and Deng Yin watched all this with great satisfaction. They knew that as long as everyone worked together to protect it, this countryside would always prosper and be peaceful.

However, the peaceful days did not last long. One day, a scholar claiming to be from the capital's academy came to visit. He brought many books and classics, saying he wanted to donate them to the school. Mei Shengke and the others welcomed him, but Deng Yin noticed a cunning glint in the scholar's eyes. During the lecture, the scholar casually inquired about the defenses and troop strength of the village. Mei Shengke became suspicious and hinted to Liu Ding and Wang Moyu to secretly investigate the scholar. Sure enough, they discovered that the scholar was actually a spy from the enemy country, attempting to steal intelligence about the village to facilitate an enemy invasion. Mei Shengke and the others remained calm and played along. On one hand, they pretended to be unaware, and on the other hand, they secretly strengthened the defenses. When the enemy attacked based on the false intelligence provided by the spy, they were met with well-prepared villagers and powerful fortifications. Mei Shengke led the villagers in a valiant resistance, while Deng Yin used his wisdom to allocate manpower and resources. After a fierce battle, the enemy was utterly defeated. After this battle, the people in the countryside became more united, and the children in the school studied even harder, because they understood that only by becoming strong could they protect this beautiful homeland. The countryside also steadily moved towards greater prosperity.

Mei Shengke and his men did not lower their guard, knowing full well that the enemy would not give up easily. Therefore, Mei Shengke proposed setting up sentry posts around the fields, with villagers taking turns on guard duty. At the same time, Deng Yin began training the villagers in some simple and practical tactics, in preparation for any eventuality.

Soon after, a mysterious figure quietly arrived near the farm. Unlike the previous spies who acted openly, he secretly observed the farm's every move. It turned out this was a new spy sent by the enemy. However, Mei Shengke was prepared; he had Liu Ding, skilled in stealth, lie in wait nearby to spy on suspicious individuals. Liu Ding quickly spotted the mysterious figure and secretly followed him.

After confirming that this was yet another spy, Mei Shengke and his men deliberately spread false information, misleading the enemy into believing that internal strife had broken out in Tianyuan. The enemy, believing this, sent troops to attack again, only to fall into the traps set by Mei Shengke and his men. This time, the enemy suffered heavy losses and was unable to invade again for a short period. Having withstood these trials, Tianyuan became indestructible. Mei Shengke, Deng Yin, and the villagers continued to live happily and peacefully, and Tianyuan became a renowned place of tranquility and prosperity.

Several years later, a young man arrived, drawn by the place's reputation. He was ragged, but his eyes shone with determination. The young man explained his purpose: he wanted to settle there and learn the ways of farming and defense. Seeing his sincerity, Mei Shengke and the others took him in. The young man was very intelligent and quickly learned many skills.

However, beneath the calm surface, undercurrents surged. The boy was actually the son of the former leader of a spy ring from an enemy country; he feigned a desire for education but was actually seeking revenge. Yet, as he spent time with the people of the countryside, he felt the kindness and warmth of them, and an inner struggle began to unfold.

By chance, he learned that the remnants of the enemy nation were planning to launch a counterattack on Tianyuan. The young man faced a choice: the hatred for his father on one side, and the warmth Tianyuan offered on the other. In the end, he chose the latter.

The boy voluntarily confessed everything to Mei Shengke, informing him of the enemy's attack plan. Mei Shengke and the others were initially shocked, but then accepted the boy. They prepared defenses in advance, and when the enemy arrived, the people of Tianyuan worked together, utilizing the terrain and their strong defensive system to repel the invaders once again. Afterward, the boy truly integrated into Tianyuan, and the area became even more prosperous and peaceful.