Back to the video.
Tinari made a deal with the mechanical crab, instructing it to wait there, and also set traps to prevent it from escaping.
Tina returned the parts to the caravan at their rest stop and also received the Spring Grass.
Afterwards, the group rushed back to Huacheng Guo and handed the Fengchuncao to Ke Lai.
After settling everything down, I took the travel gear that Cole had prepared and went back to find the mechanical crab.
After all, the problem of the contaminated area needs to be resolved as soon as possible.
The three returned to where they had been and found the mechanical crab still waiting there.
Tinari: "It seems you've been waiting for us to return, just as we agreed. In that case, I'll keep my promise and give you another mechanical part. Keep it safe; I won't be responsible if you lose it."
Upon hearing that it could get parts, the mechanical crab happily spun around, "Gurgle!"
"If you're satisfied, that's fine. If you want more mechanical parts, take us deeper into the contaminated area. I also want to see what happened there that turned Daochenglin into this state."
The mechanical crab led the way, taking the three deep into the forest.
Unlike typical dead zones, this place is far more eerie.
Paimon: "This is the contaminated area everyone's been talking about? It certainly looks different from usual?"
Ying nodded in agreement: "There's a very oppressive and eerie feeling."
Tina suddenly asked Ying out of the blue, "Are you feeling unwell?"
Ying shook her head.
"That's good. It seems that, as I expected, elemental power can resist the effects of the contaminated area to a certain extent. Although I haven't conducted in-depth investigations into the contaminated area during this period, I have done quite a few control experiments."
He added, "After observing the contaminated area for a while, my suspicions have been largely confirmed. Do you see any difference between this flower and the usual ones?"
Ying and Paimon looked at the Sumeru Rose beside them, which seemed brighter than usual.
"The scientific name of this flower is *Rosa simonii*, and it also has a nickname: the ley line marker."
"It is easily affected by the earth's veins, thus emitting different kinds of light. Once the brightness is too high, it means that the surrounding earth's vein energy has entered a dangerous level."
[Ying: I learn a little bit of knowledge from Teacher Xiaoti every day]
[Paimon: So the pollution here actually comes from the ley lines?]
[Tinari: It's not certain yet, but it's very likely.]
Amber: How come we haven't seen a single small animal along the way?
[Yura: Now that Amber says so, it seems we haven't seen any animals around here.]
[Narcissus: The leakage of ley line energy can cause mental confusion in living beings, so more sensitive animals should seek refuge.]
In the video, Tinari explains the effects of the ley line leak to Ying and Paimon.
Plants and animals living in a region for a long time are in a dynamic balance. If the earth's veins change suddenly, it can make people sick, and in severe cases, it can endanger their lives.
Tinari installed a purification device that can absorb excess ley line energy and temporarily stabilize the balance of the area.
But to truly address the root cause, we must delve deeper and find the source of the pollution.
Just as Tina was about to talk to their 'guide,' the mechanical crab walked away without looking back, as if it had found something.
"Let's hurry and catch up!"
"Ah."
The three of them caught up with it and found the herb gatherer lying half-reclined on the ground.
His face was filled with terror, and he muttered, "Ahhh... spare me, have mercy on me!"
Tinari gave him initial first aid and asked him why he was in such a dangerous place.
However, the moment he saw the mechanical crab, his fear reached its peak, and he shouted, "Monster!—Quick, defeat it!"
The mechanical crab clearly didn't understand; it tilted its head and murmured, "Gurgle?"
Paimon came to its rescue: "Well, this guy isn't a bad person. He just heard your cries for help and brought us here."
The herb gatherer shrank back in fear, screaming hysterically, "It's faking it! It's definitely faking it. Maybe it wants to join those mechanical monsters to kill me!"
"Do you know what's deep in the forest? It's full of mechanical monsters!"
“I have to run, that’s right, I have to get out of here.”
"Be careful, these mechanical creatures are no good, the sooner the better!"
"No wonder the Order of the Church completely banned the existence of mechanical life a few years ago; these things should have been prohibited from being destroyed..."
Tinari stopped him and analyzed, "His speech is slurred and his body is trembling. It seems he has been in the contaminated area for too long and is somewhat disoriented."
Then he was told to run back to the village along the purified route and then go to find Cole to get the medicine.
As the crowd watched the herb gatherer leave, they turned around and saw the mechanical crab dancing back and forth.
Ying: "It seems to be expecting something."
Tinari: "You think you did the right thing and want parts as a reward?"
"Gulu!"
The three people at the scene and the viewers watching the video were all shocked. It could actually think for itself?!
Chapter 52 How do you know if something is edible if you don't try it?
[Kavi: It seems we all underestimated this mechanical crab a bit]
[Sino: In any case, researching mechanical life is still a violation of the order. If it is indeed man-made, then I can only fulfill my duties as the disciplinary officer.]
[Ying: Is it that serious? What if he succeeds? Wouldn't that be a good thing?]
[Tinari: This is something that a Grand Vigilante must do. As for how to conduct the trial, that's up to the Holy See.]
[Erhesen: Too rigid]
At this moment, deep within a forest somewhere in Sumeru.
Abatuyi, who rarely had a moment of free time, connected to the light screen, intending to watch this so-called video.
He was conducting an experiment when the system first appeared. Upon hearing that it could be turned off, he immediately exited.
It popped up again today. I happened to be taking a break after installing the earth vein extraction machine, so I turned on the light screen to watch it.
I just happened to see this video.
Abatui wasn't stupid; he could easily connect these keywords to what he was doing.
In addition, there were mechanical creations in the video that looked exactly like Kakata, and the future mentioned in the chat room.
Could it be that I have really succeeded?
However, he felt more worried than happy.
The ley line extractor shouldn't malfunction; I just wanted to impress those old fogies at the Order of the Instruction.
They're not crazy enough to destroy the roadside forest.
Also, what does Kakata need parts for?
Clearly, Kakata can't give him any answers right now; we'll have to wait and see how things develop in the video.
In the video.
Tinari kept his word and gave it a part.
"Do you need me to help you change?"
It shook its head.
"Looks like you don't need it. You can keep it yourself. Why did your owner make you like this? You don't look like a crab, you look more like a short-tailed hamster."
Tinari then asked, "That person just said you're just as vicious as other mechanical lifeforms. What are your thoughts on that?"
It tilted its head, "Gurgle?"
Paimon: "It seems like it didn't understand at all."
Tinari offered his hypothesis: "It seems that he can probably only understand a little bit about mechanical parts."
"I guess it thinks it can get parts by helping others, but as for what it... or its owner is collecting so many parts for, I have no idea."
"It's getting late, let's pitch our tents nearby and spend the night. We can rest for the night and explore deeper into the area tomorrow."
The two men and one plane followed Tinari to an open space.
Tinari explained to Ying and Paimon, "The higher elevation here can keep out the moisture below. The rainforest is very humid, and you always have to be extra careful when spending the night in a damp place."
Afterward, the three divided the work: Tinari was in charge of setting up the tent, Ying was in charge of starting the fire, and Paimon was in charge of finding food.
"Don't worry about it, leave it to me. This is what I'm best at!"
Tinali, however, remained calm. "I don't have high expectations. I'll just do what I can."
[Paimon: Damn it, how dare you question my instincts as a foodie!]
[Tinari: The rainforest has complex terrain, so it's best to act within your capabilities. I didn't mean to belittle Paimon.]
[Amber: Is this part of the ranger's job? Cole, you haven't encountered any difficulties, have you?]
[Colette: Thank you for your concern, Amber, but I'm fine. You've taught me to face difficulties... ((/ /o/ω/o/ /)/)]
[Sino: Cole is already a very good ranger. Everyone speaks highly of her, for example, she is helpful, sunny and kind, and enthusiastic.]
[Luminous: Isn't this just a recolored Amber?]
[Yura: Traveler, I'll remember this grudge]
[Ying: Huh?]
In the video, because Ying had not yet arrived in Nata and had never touched the Vulcan, she was able to start a fire with the help of Tinari.
Teacher Xiao Ti remained as dedicated as ever, saying, "That's right. When starting a fire in the wild, you can use the core of a rush. The pith of this plant's stem is relatively dry and can be lit directly, although it will produce a lot of smoke."
The two set up the tent, lit a fire, and prepared a large pot.
When Paimon returned, he found nothing, empty-handed.
She looked dejected. "I'm sorry, I couldn't find anything to eat... Once I got to the rainforest, I discovered there were so many strange plants! All sorts of oddly shaped mushrooms, and I don't know which ones are edible."
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