Chapter 134: Chapter 134: Calling on Old Friends for Help

Deputy Yang and the soldiers opened the metal boxes one by one and introduced to Xu Ying: “These are toolboxes produced by the military industry.”

The toolbox’s black metal shell was engraved with the military emblem, heavy and exuding a cold glow.

Deputy Yang handed the box to her, smiling: “The cash prizes and medals are rewards from the organization, this is a little token from us.”

In the past, to track spies in the desert, they had to spend a lot of manpower, resources, and time, using various sophisticated tracking technologies. Now, Xu Ying could catch spies just by relying on information from small animals, which really saved them a lot of effort and avoided many losses.

Xu Ying opened the toolbox, and inside were neatly arranged tools: spotlight tubes, wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers… each polished bright, clearly finely crafted.

A soldier beside Deputy Yang said: “You usually run around the desert, rescuing animals and fixing equipment, these tools will come in handy for you.” After saying this, he pointed to another box beside him, “There’s also this, take a look.”

Xu Ying walked over and opened the second box. Inside was a small drone, with a military label attached to its body. Deputy Yang explained: “This is the latest model, with long endurance and strong resistance to sand and wind. In the future, when you search for injured animals in the desert, use it to scout, it can save you a lot of effort.”

Xu Ying touched the drone’s wing, a warmth welling up inside her. She knew these gifts were not only expressions of gratitude but also their recognition of her. She looked up at the surrounding soldiers, their eyes filled with a knowing smile, as if they had already planned to give her this surprise.

“And this,” a young soldier squeezed in from the back, holding a large-capacity insulated water bottle, “the temperature difference in the desert is huge, you run around outside often, take some hot water with you, don’t freeze.” After speaking, he scratched his head awkwardly and shoved the water bottle into her hands.

Xu Ying took the water bottle, finding that although it seemed to have a capacity close to a liter, it was light in her hand, likely made from a special material, a product of such top quality was hard to find on the market.

She looked down at the toolbox, the drone, and the water bottle in her hand, suddenly feeling a tightness in her throat. She lifted her head, forced a smile, her voice somewhat choked: “Thank you… really, thank you.”

Chief Qin patted her shoulder, his tone relaxed: “Don’t mention it, we’re all in the same desert, looking out for each other. If you encounter any trouble in the future, feel free to come find us.”

After saying this, Chief Qin made a phone call gesture.

“Alright, I won’t be polite~”

Xu Ying nodded vigorously.

The commendation ceremony ended, and Chief Qin was about to return to the base. Their daily training tasks were intense, today was a short break.

Xia Man, whose equipment could print photos on the spot, handed over the just-taken group photo to Xu Ying, bidding her farewell: “Little Xu Station Chief, see you next time!”

Xu Ying waved her hand: “Sister Man, having you back me up today made me not afraid at all, thank you~”

Xia Man patted her shoulder heartily: “You should learn more grappling techniques from Captain Chen in the future, to back yourself up!”

“I will!”

Xu Ying glanced towards Chen Su’s direction, somewhat looking forward to the day she becomes stronger.

At this time, Kong Cheng hurried over to Xu Ying’s side: “Little Xu Station Chief, we found five feather-legged sand chickens tied up next to the Lingsi Photography Team’s off-road vehicle.”

“One of them is already dead.”

Xu Ying was shocked at the news, wondering how Feng Qingdai’s group could capture small animals: “I’ll go take a look.”

As the tanks and armored vehicles gradually left the scene, Xu Ying followed Kong Cheng to the place where the feather-legged sand chickens were caught by the Lingsi Photography Team.

The four living feather-legged sand chickens appeared to be in a highly tense state, trembling all over, and beside them lay their deceased companion, their eyes filled with anger and resistance.

Kong Cheng and other officers kept a suitable distance from the feather-legged sand chickens, fearing they would frighten them: “We want to cut the hemp ropes binding their legs and wings, but they are reacting very intensely now, not letting us approach.”

“We’re also afraid that in their struggle, the scissors might harm them, so we dare not act rashly.”

Xu Ying slightly furrowed her eyebrows: “These poor little guys must have been terrified.”

The four feather-legged sand chickens, having witnessed the death of their companion, had developed a fear of humans, and even though Xu Ying could understand Beast Language, establishing trust with them was difficult, and she had to think of a way.

The feather-legged sand chickens’ food was desert plant seeds; in times of hunger, they would also nibble on young shoots and leaves.

Xu Ying mobilized everyone to help find some desert plant seeds.

While searching for seeds, she also looked for bird nests in shrubs or bushes, asking small birds for help. Due to various rescues in the desert recently, the name Little Xu Station Chief had become well-known in the animal world, and it was not long before she found familiar “acquaintances” who knew her.

A Spotted-breasted Sparrow, hearing Xu Ying’s call, flew down from a tree: [Little Xu Station Chief, what are you doing here?]

Xu Ying briefly explained the reason for being there to the Spotted-breasted Sparrow.

The Spotted-breasted Sparrow, small and cute, with an orange triangular beak and two orange-red blushes on its cheeks: [You’re looking for seeds, I can help you! I know where there are lots of camelthorn seeds!]

[Last time, when poachers with shotguns were shooting birds in the forest, it was thanks to Gray Tail’s timely warning, otherwise, we would have been in big trouble~ We birds haven’t had the chance to thank you yet.]

“No worries, that’s the duty of us animal rescuers.”

Xu Ying couldn’t help but ask curiously: “How did you end up moving to Area 026’s desert management area?”

The Spotted-breasted Sparrow, in the midst of looking for seeds, shyly lowered its head, its small face with two orange blushes seemed even more bashful: [I met my true love here, so I moved over with my partner.]

“Congratulations, wishing you both to hatch bird babies soon~”

Seeing such a cute little bird living well in the desert made Xu Ying feel better: “If you encounter any difficulties, you can also seek help from the rescue station at 026. Keep flying southeast; there’s a white iron house, that’s the 026 rescue station.”

[Alright, thank you guys!]

The Spotted-breasted Sparrow flew into the air, calling vigorously, summoning friends. Soon, three or four little birds flew over from all directions.

[Our savior Little Xu Station Chief needs to find desert plant seeds, everyone, help look around!]

After issuing the task, the Spotted-breasted Sparrow said to Xu Ying: [Little Xu Station Chief, just stretch out your hand and catch them!]

With that, they flew towards a direction, leaving Xu Ying to wait in place.

As time went by, the birds that had flown away gradually returned. Remembering the Spotted-breasted Sparrow’s words, Xu Ying opened her palm, and the birds hovering in the air flew down, placing the seeds from their beaks into Xu Ying’s palm.

One, two, three birds… started coming back with seeds, and soon the seeds Xu Ying held in her two palms piled up into a small hill. She watched this miraculous scene with delight, realizing she was being collectively fed by these tiny birds!

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