Chapter 338 Observing the River 3
The protection and restoration of the natural environment has become the unshirkable responsibility of these explorers from another world. Zhang Ying, a woman of both wisdom and courage, always fights side by side with him to face this new world full of unknowns and challenges.
On this day, the sun shines through the sparse clouds and shines on the winding river, which is sparkling and beautiful. But Lin Zhi and Zhang Ying have no intention of appreciating the natural scenery. Their eyes are focused on the river in front of them, which has almost dried up due to war and industrial pollution. The two brothers Wang Jun and Wang Kai, as the natives of this land, have a deep understanding and emotion about the changes of the river. They stand beside Lin Zhi and Zhang Ying, their faces full of expectations and hope.
"This river was once the lifeline of our tribe," Wang Jun said in a deep and powerful voice. "But since those outsiders brought their machines and weapons, everything has changed. The water is no longer clear, the fish have disappeared, and even the vegetation on the riverbank has died."
Zhang Ying nodded slightly, with a determined light in his eyes: "We are here today to change all this. Through observation and learning, we will find the most suitable river restoration method here."
The four Zerg brothers and sisters - Li?, Li Ming, Li Hua, Li Li, as well as Hua Yuan and Zhang Yuan, have also joined the team. Although they are young, their love for their homeland is no less than anyone else. Li? is good at observation and analysis, Li Ming has a strong physique and is suitable for physical tasks; Li Hua and Li Li are clever and good at making tools; and Hua Yuan and Zhang Yuan have a strong interest in botany, which is crucial to restoring the riverbank ecology.
The team first conducted a detailed survey along the river bank, recording the water quality, soil conditions, and existing biological species. Lin Zhi used the knowledge brought from Earth and combined it with the special environment of the Zerg world to design a comprehensive restoration plan. The plan includes multiple steps such as cleaning up the pollution source, introducing suitable aquatic plants to purify the water quality, and rebuilding the river bank ecosystem.
Led by Wang Jun and Wang Kai, the team members divided the work and started the intense and orderly work. Lin Zhi and Zhang Ying were responsible for guiding the entire restoration process to ensure that every step was in line with scientific principles; Li? and Li Ming led a group of insect youths to go deep into the riverbed to clean up the deposited garbage and pollutants; sisters Li Hua and Li Li, together with Hua Yuan and Zhang Yuan, planted carefully selected aquatic plants on both sides of the river bank. These plants can not only absorb harmful substances in the water, but also provide habitats for fish and other aquatic organisms.
As time went by, the river began to show signs of recovery. The water gradually became clearer, some small fish began to swim happily in the shallows, and the river banks were once again covered with green. The insect residents saw this and were delighted. They began to spontaneously participate in the protection of the river, some cleaning up garbage, some planting trees, and the whole community became full of vitality.
Lin Zhi stood by the river, looking at all this, his heart filled with relief and pride. He knew that this was just the beginning, and there was still a long way to go, but as long as they persevered, they would be able to bring this land back to life and make the Zerg world a more harmonious and beautiful home.
As night fell and the starry sky shone, the team members sat around the campfire, sharing the day's harvest and joy. Wang Jun stood up and said affectionately: "Thank you, friends from another world. It is you who gave us hope and made us believe that no matter how great the difficulties are, as long as we unite as one, there will be no challenges that cannot be overcome."
Zhang Ying responded with a smile: "It is this land and your enthusiasm that have accepted us and made us a member of this big family. In the days to come, we will continue to move forward hand in hand and jointly protect our homeland."
They have adapted to the strange lifestyle here. The deep friendship with Zerg brothers Wang Jun, Wang Kai and four Zerg siblings Li?, Li Ming, Li Hua and Li Li has made them feel at home in this unknown land. On this day, they decided to go to a nearby river together to observe how the Zerg fish, hoping to learn more survival wisdom from them.
The morning sun shone through the sparse treetops and sprinkled on the winding river, making it sparkle. Lin Zhi and Zhang Ying followed behind Wang Jun and Wang Kai, while Li? and his four siblings ran excitedly in the front, full of anticipation for this adventure. On both sides of the river, exotic flowers and plants bloomed, and the air was filled with the fresh scent of soil and flowers.
"Look, that's our unique fishing technique." Wang Jun stopped and pointed at a group of busy Zergs not far away. Lin Zhi and Zhang Ying looked in the direction of his finger and saw several slender Zergs with light green skin using their flexible limbs to quickly shuttle in the shallow waters near the river bank, seemingly chasing something.
"Are they driving away the fish?" Zhang Ying asked curiously.
"Yes, these are the 'fish drivers' of our tribe. Through specific movements and sounds, they can drive the fish at the bottom of the river to specific areas." Wang Jun explained, his face filled with pride.
As the school of fish gathered, another group of Zerg appeared. They were more robust, with fin-like structures on their backs, and their hands evolved into net-like shapes. These "net catchers" moved quickly, using the special structures on their bodies to lightly surround the school of fish, and then suddenly pulled them in, and several silver fish fell into their nets.
"It's amazing!" Lin Zhi couldn't help but exclaimed. He had never seen such an efficient and interesting way of fishing, which completely overturned his understanding of fishing.
"This is just the beginning." Wang Kai said with a smile, "You will see more amazing skills later."
Sure enough, as they continued to observe in depth, more ways of fishing for the Zerg were revealed one by one: some used leaves floating on the river surface as bait to attract fish; some dug sand pits to create water whirlpools, forcing fish to jump out of the water; and some could even emit sounds of a specific frequency to make fish unconscious and easily capture them.
"Each method is a gift given to us by nature," Li Ming said with emotion. "We, the Zerg, have lived on this land for generations, coexisting harmoniously with nature. These skills have been passed down from generation to generation."
Lin Zhi and Zhang Ying listened attentively, and they began to realize that the Zerg world is not only a place full of strange creatures, but also an ecosystem full of wisdom and harmonious coexistence. They began to respect every life here more and cherish the friendship with their Zerg friends more.
Just as they were immersed in admiration for the wisdom of the Zerg, a burst of rapid shouting broke the silence. Li Li suddenly pointed to the other side of the river, where a huge aquatic creature was sticking its head out of the water, opening its mouth wide, as if preparing to prey on the fish it had just caught.
"That's the 'River Devourer'! Get out of the way!" Wang Jun reacted immediately and pulled everyone back quickly.
Faced with the sudden crisis, the Zerg brothers quickly organized themselves, using the terrain and their own advantages to form a line of defense to protect the fish they had just caught and the safety of their companions. Although Lin Zhi and Zhang Ying had limited strength, they did not hesitate to join the defense. They used the tools they carried with them to help the Zerg brothers resist the threat of the river beast.
After a fierce battle of wits and courage, they finally succeeded in driving the river beast away. Although the process was a bit thrilling, everyone was safe in the end, and through this experience, their team cohesion and understanding of each other were deepened.
As the sun sets, the afterglow shines on the river, and the golden light and the sparkling water complement each other. Lin Zhi, Zhang Ying and the Zerg brothers and sisters sit around the campfire, sharing what they have seen and heard today, as well as their stories. In the Zerg world, they not only learned survival skills, but also gained precious friendship and growth.
"I really hope days like this can last forever." Zhang Ying said softly, his eyes flashing with longing for the future.
"As long as we are united in heart, nothing is impossible." Wang Jun patted his shoulder, his tone firm and warm.
They have gradually adapted to life here. They not only learned the Zerg language, but also made a group of loyal Zerg friends - brothers Wang Jun and Wang Kai, and four siblings Li?, Li Ming, Li Hua, and Li Li. Although these Zerg brothers and sisters look very different from humans, they are also full of passion and wisdom in their hearts.
One day, Lin Zhi, Zhang Ying and the Zerg brothers came to a winding river. This river is called "Blue Shadow", which is one of the most famous water sources in the Zerg world. It not only nourishes this land, but also breeds a rich ecology.
"Look, the river water seems to be clearer than yesterday." Lin Zhi pointed at the river, with curiosity flashing in her eyes.
Zhang Ying nodded in agreement: "Yes, and I feel a faint fragrance in the air here, as if something special is about to happen."
Wang Jun heard this and sniffed the air carefully, then frowned: "Indeed, this fragrance makes me a little uneasy. In the Zerg world, any abnormal changes may indicate unknown dangers."
Wang Kai seemed more optimistic: "Don't worry, we are here to solve any problems. Why don't we walk along the river first to see if there are any new discoveries?"
Everyone nodded in agreement, and they began their exploration journey along the Blue Shadow River. The vegetation on both sides of the river was lush, and all kinds of strange insects and plants intertwined into a vivid picture. Li? walked in front, her sensitive antennae touching the surrounding plants from time to time, as if she was looking for something.
"Everyone be careful, there is movement ahead." Li? suddenly stopped and signaled everyone to pay attention.
Everyone immediately became alert and gathered together. Not far ahead, a huge aquatic insect suddenly jumped out of the river, emitting a blue light all over its body, like a shining pearl.
"What is this?" Zhang Ying shouted in surprise.
"This is the guardian of the Blue Shadow River - the blue lightworm." Li Ming explained, "They usually only appear at night to protect the tranquility of the river. But today, for some reason, it appeared in the daytime."
Li Hua was more concerned about another detail: "Look, it seems to be carrying something."
Everyone looked closely and found that there was indeed a small package tied to the back of the blue light bug. Although the package was not big, it looked extremely heavy, making the blue light bug seem a little tired.
"We have to help it." Lin Zhi said, "Maybe there is important information hidden in this package."
So, everyone approached the blue light bug carefully and communicated with it in a gentle tone. After some effort, the blue light bug finally agreed to let them take down the package. When the package was opened, a yellowed parchment was revealed inside.
The parchment contained a mysterious message in ancient Zerg language: "Deep in the Blue Shadow River, there is a secret passage leading to another world. Only true warriors can solve this mystery and save the Zerg world from danger."
After reading this mysterious and puzzling message, everyone present couldn't help but look at each other in bewilderment. They stared with wide eyes and exchanged confused glances, as if they wanted to find a hint of answer or clue from each other's faces. Everyone's heart seemed to be shrouded in a fog, full of endless doubts. What does this mean? Why did such a strange message suddenly appear? What does it indicate? However, in addition to doubts, an inexplicable sense of expectation also rose in everyone's hearts. Perhaps, behind this seemingly obscure message, there is an amazing secret, an exciting adventure or an unexpected surprise. This expectation is like an undercurrent, surging in people's hearts, making them eager to uncover this mystery and find out.
"It seems that we have a new adventure mission." Zhang Ying said with a smile.
Lin Zhi seemed more determined: "No matter how many difficulties we face, we must move forward bravely. For the peace of the Zerg world and for our own future."
The Zerg brothers talked among themselves, and then nodded vigorously, their eyes firm and resolute, saying that they were very happy to explore the mysterious and unknown journey with Lin Zhi and Zhang Ying. Because they knew very well that the road ahead was likely to be full of sharp thorns and various unpredictable dangers. However, they were not afraid, and believed that as long as everyone worked together and cooperated closely, no matter how strong the obstacles or difficulties were, they would not be able to stop them from moving forward bravely.
So, they set out on their journey again, heading deeper into the Blue Shadow River. They knew that this adventure would be an unprecedented challenge, but they also believed that as long as they had faith in their hearts, they would be able to find the path to success.