Chapter 138: Pioneer’s Exploration And Understanding Of Local Characteristic Creatures
Inside the Tian Du City Zoo.
A Giant Panda easily snapped a bamboo stalk and was about to stuff it into its mouth when it suddenly seemed to remember something, quickly adding a baring-teeth grimace expression before happily munching on the bamboo.
“Wow, the Giant Panda is so cute, so adorably clumsy. It seems like other planets don’t have this animal.” March 7th kept taking photographs with her camera.
“Giant Panda, my hometown has them. This animal is indeed very rare, only on a very few planets, unlike pigs, dogs, chickens, ducks, and other animals, which can be found on basically most planets.” Welt said with some emotion.
“What a coincidence, my hometown has them too. I was fortunate to see one once, and didn’t expect to see one here again.” Meng Huaifeng said.
“My hometown…” As soon as Star opened her mouth, everyone looked at her.
Star scratched her head: “I don’t seem to have a hometown.”
“I thought you remembered something from the past.” March 7th gave Star a slight glare.
“I think the baby Giant Pandas are even cuter. I wonder if this zoo has Panda Cubs.” Meng Huaifeng said.
“Baby Giant Panda? Why not call it Red Panda?” March 7th asked puzzled.
“Because there really is an animal called Red Panda, which is completely different from a baby Giant Panda.” Meng Huaifeng spread his hands.
The group continued strolling in the zoo and then really saw the Red Pandas, which were completely different from Giant Pandas.
Compared to the black-and-white, adorably clumsy Giant Panda, the brown Red Panda seemed very ordinary.
“Where are the Red Pandas? The sign says this is the Red Panda area, right?” A tourist asked doubtfully.
“This is the Red Panda.” The staff pointed at the brown, long-tailed small Giant Panda.
“No, I want to see Red Pandas, not this.”
“But this is the Red Panda.”
“This is the Red Panda? Could baby Giant Pandas be brown with long tails, turning black-and-white with short tails when they grow up? What kind of perverted development is this? No, I remember seeing photos of Red Pandas.” The tourist muttered, somewhat doubting life’s meaning.
“Oh, you mean Panda Cubs? Go further ahead, past two areas, there’s a special area for caring for Panda Cubs, that’s what you want to see.” The staff suddenly realized and gave directions.
Meng Huaifeng shook his head. Again, someone confused by the misleading zoo signs.
Damn zoo signs, how many out-of-towners wanting to see Panda Cubs ended up looking at Red Pandas instead?
They soon arrived at the Panda Cub area, where several little fluffballs were rolling back and forth. A milk dad brought one back, but another rolled away again, repeating endlessly.
“So cute! How about we take one back to the train to raise?” March 7th’s eyes sparkled.
“I have no objection. I’ve wanted to raise a Giant Panda for a long time. But if we take it back, will Pamu the Train Conductor get jealous?” Meng Huaifeng rubbed his chin and asked.
“Then everyone will care about the Giant Panda, no one will pet the Train Conductor anymore, but go pet the Giant Panda instead. The neglected Train Conductor Pamu can only be alone in the corner, wuwuwu, so pitiful.” Star joked.
“This girl won’t abandon the old for the new! How could I neglect Pamu? In this girl’s heart, Pamu the Train Conductor is the cutest in the universe, even cuter than a Giant Panda.” March 7th hurriedly said.
Welt lightly knocked Star’s head: “You three, don’t treat the Train Conductor like a pet. If Pamu hears that, it will definitely get angry.”
“We didn’t.” March 7th said somewhat guiltily.
“How can a pet compare to the Train Conductor? The Train Conductor can drive, cook, and clean hygiene. Can a pet do that?” Meng Huaifeng also said.
“If you really want to raise one, first think if you can take good care of it—feeding, hygiene, etc. It’s not easy. Don’t get excited on a whim, then neglect it soon after, making a mess on the train. And you need to get Pamu’s agreement.” Welt said.
March 7th looked at the plump little fluffballs, then gathered with Meng Huaifeng and Star to discuss.
“So, should we raise one?” March 7th asked.
“Thinking about it, it’s really troublesome. Feeding every day, cleaning hygiene, preparing a dwelling for it…” Star counted the issues on her fingers, making March 7th hesitate.
“I have a plan.” Meng Huaifeng narrowed his eyes.
“Huai Feng, what plan? Tell us quickly.” Star asked.
“I remember there’s a potion in the Universe that improves intelligence. We can buy it and let it drink, making it smart. Then just teach it a little, and it can eat by itself, go to the bathroom by itself, take care of itself. No trouble at all, right?” Meng Huaifeng said.
“Right, the space station manager Asta has a very smart pet dog named Peppy that needs no worrying and even helps Asta.” Star’s eyes lit up.
“Huai Feng, you have ideas! But that potion is expensive, right?” March 7th said delightedly.
“Do you think we’re short on money?” Meng Huaifeng puffed out his chest. Do you know the value of Thousand Stars big UP main?
“Right, can we also teach it cultivation to become stronger, become a Pathfinder?” Star got interested, eager to try.
“Absolutely. But we need at least half a year to go back, a bit long. This world has Beast Body. Wait for me to research what Super Gene is, maybe it can become a technology god.” Meng Huaifeng also started brainstorming.
“I’ll teach it Sword Technique!”
“It should learn baseball bat. Look at how it dances with bamboo, such talent.”
“Why not send it to study and take college exams?”
“Are you a devil, Huai Feng?” March 7th and Star said in unison.
“Are you worried that you’ll be less smart than a Giant Panda someday?” Meng Huaifeng teased.
“No way!” The two said in unison again, exchanging glances, deciding absolutely not to send it to school!
“Decided?” Welt asked.
“Decided, we’ll raise one!” March 7th said firmly.
“Then ask Pamu.” Welt said.
A loving family.
『March 7th: Pamu, Pamu.』
『Pamu: What’s up Pa.』
『March 7th: We want to raise a pet, okay? Very cute, picture, picture.』
『Pamu: Indeed very cute, but if raising, can’t give up halfway, neglect it midway Pa.』
『Meng Huaifeng: We’ve made a detailed nurture plan, absolutely won’t make a mess on the train.』
『March 7th: Exactly!』
『Pamu: Alright, I agree to you raising a pet on the train Pa.』
『March 7th: Yay! Don’t worry, Pamu, we won’t neglect you.』
『Pamu: ???』
Giant Panda is this country’s national treasure, a first-class protected animal, not allowed for private keeping.
The zoo’s Giant Pandas obviously couldn’t be given to the Train Crew, so the Train Crew immediately left the zoo to find wild Panda Cubs in the wild.
On the hillside, a Panda Cub rolled gurululu down the slope. The Giant Panda mom hurriedly ran down to carry it back. As soon as it was placed on the ground, it rolled gurululu down again, then was carried back by the Giant Panda mom again.
“This… won’t it get played to death?” March 7th watched the Giant Panda’s repeatedly parenting behavior in stunned amazement.
“That’s why it’s an endangered protected animal. Using strength to defend its status.” Meng Huaifeng quipped.
“Let’s quickly rescue the little… Panda Cub from the Giant Panda mom’s clutches. I think it might not live to adulthood here.” March 7th said pitifully.
Meng Huaifeng approached the Giant Panda. The Giant Panda held the cub in its arms, vigilantly watching him.
Meng Huaifeng took out a tender bamboo and handed it over. The Giant Panda hesitated for a moment, extended a paw to take it, sniffed, then happily munched.
Meng Huaifeng took out a bright apple again. The Giant Panda extended another paw. The cub protected in its arms fell to the ground and rolled gurululu toward the slope bottom.
The Giant Panda munched tender bamboo, then apple, completely ignoring the cub’s fate.
March 7th scooped up the rolling cub. Its fluffy round body and innocent little eyes were so cute they melted hearts.
Meng Huaifeng looked at the successful March 7th, hesitated a moment, then took out a green branch emitting strong vitality and handed it to the Giant Panda.
This was Celestial Being residue, remnants after some powerful Xianzhou Celestial Beings’ Demonic Yin Bodies were destroyed.
The Giant Panda instantly tossed aside the unfinished tender bamboo and apple, snatched the branch from Meng Huaifeng’s hand, and clutched it tightly while munching.
Meng Huaifeng smiled and instantly vanished before the Giant Panda.
“I searched online: Giant Pandas’ main food is tender bamboo stems, tender shoots, and bamboo shoots, which are highly nutritious and easy to digest. Besides bamboo, Giant Pandas occasionally eat other plants like corn, horsetail, and fruits and vegetables like apples, carrots. Bamboo exists in many worlds, so no worry about its food after leaving this world.” March 7th hugged the cub lovingly, constantly searching panda-raising tips.
“It’s so small now, probably can’t eat those yet. Temporarily just feed milk. What name should we give it?” Meng Huaifeng asked.
“How about Black and White Hero?” Star suggested.
“Rejected, what a terrible name.” March 7th said disdainfully.
“Xiong Ba, majestic and imposing.” Star said again.
“It’s a girl, how can it have such a name?” March 7th continued refusing.
“Onmyoji.”
“April 9th.”
“Tang Yuan.”
“…”
“Huai Feng, tell me, none of my names are good?” Star sought justice from Meng Huaifeng unconvinced.
“The last one is barely okay, the others…” Meng Huaifeng shook his head.
“Then you name one for me to hear.” Star said.
“How about Gurululu Rolls Down the Mountain True Lord.” Meng Huaifeng said.
“Pfft! Huai Feng, you’re too mean. No, hearing this name brings up the image of it rolling down the hillside, makes me want to laugh.” March 7th laughed heartily.
“I think this name is good. I admit your name beats mine.” Star said admiringly.
“Fine as a nickname, but not for real name. If the little one grows up and gains sentience, hearing this name it will fight us to the death.” March 7th said.
“I have video recording of it rolling down the slope, want it?” Meng Huaifeng asked.
“Yes!” March 7th said immediately.
“How about Palu, give Pamu a little sister.” Meng Huaifeng suggested again.
“Can’t you be more reliable? Forget it, can’t count on you two. Let’s call it A Bei.” March 7th huffed coquettishly, rubbing the cub’s head.
A day passed unknowingly, time was already late.
Meng Huaifeng directly teleported everyone back to the villa.
“Hm? Guests arrived.” Meng Huaifeng looked at the door.
Meng Huaifeng opened the door, seeing Lian Feng who had waited outside who knows how long.
“Sorry, kept you waiting. Just back from travel. Please come in.” Meng Huaifeng smiled slightly, leading Lian Feng into the villa.
“You… not surprised at all?” Lian Feng asked strangely.
“Why surprised? Sooner or later we’d interact with you. Please sit. Though I can guess the gist, still please explain your purpose in finding us.” Meng Huaifeng sat on the sofa and asked.
Lian Feng sat upright: “I’m the deputy commander of Xiong Bing Lian plan in H Country, Colonel rank, Lian Feng, responsible for technology research and external negotiations. First, thank you for helping us during yesterday’s Taotie invasion. Any requests can be made, we can satisfy as long as not violating the people and morality. Additionally, we hope to confirm your origin and stance.”
“We are Nameless from the Stellar Train. You should have checked the names. From outside your Known Universe. You can think of us as adventurers exploring the universe, happening to act as knight-errants when seeing injustice. We can’t stand innocent lives being slaughtered, so upon discovering your invasion crisis, we decided to help. That’s all.” Meng Huaifeng said.
Outside the Known Universe? Lian Feng was stunned, but Meng Huaifeng’s words relaxed her a lot. Her previous judgment was right, indeed a friendly force. Next, deepen understanding, try to win over, strengthen cooperation.
Willing to help and the degree of help are worlds apart.
Next, Lian Feng described Earth’s situation, their general power and trump cards, Lieyang Civilization’s assistance, etc. Of course, just general description, no specific information.
After all, vigilance is necessary. Who can guarantee what you say is true?
Then formally asked the Train Crew for help, hoping to alliance with the Train Crew and gain their assistance.
Meng Huaifeng knew far more details than what Lian Feng said, but didn’t mind her concealment. Unconditional trust from one sentence is impossible for a civilization.
Alliance is fine, but they can’t stay on Earth forever, at most a year or so before leaving. In this half year, they will do their best.
Meng Huaifeng didn’t reveal their specific strength or plan to go to Styx Civilization and beat Death God Karl. Still need to give them some urgency.
Lian Feng occasionally called outside. After both sides generally agreed, Lian Feng stood: “Tomorrow at noon, the Leader awaits your arrival at Superdimension Academy to formally sign the alliance agreement and discuss alliance matters in detail.”
“Good.” Meng Huaifeng agreed.
As Lian Feng was about to leave, March 7th came out holding the just-washed-clean Panda Cub.
“Look, after washing, the fur is whiter, even cuter.” March 7th held up the Panda Cub.
“Giant Panda? National first-class protected animal.” Lian Feng couldn’t help saying.
March 7th froze, hid the Panda Cub behind her, and smiled awkwardly.
Got reviewed… speechless, probably too formulaic wording, can’t detail meetings.
