Chapter 701 The Wonder of Lighters

Bai Ye held the simple and mysterious lighter tightly, and his eyes wandered over it carefully, as if he could penetrate the dust of the years and see directly the secret behind it. The surface of the lighter is covered with a faint metallic luster, which looks even more mysterious under the dim laboratory lights. Its exquisite design is breathtaking, and every detail reveals the hard work and wisdom of the craftsman.

The soldiers gathered around, their eyes filled with wonder and curiosity. They had never seen such a unique lighter, and they could not imagine the story and power behind it. Some people stretched out their hands to gently touch the edge of the lighter, feeling the cold metal texture, as if they could touch a piece of dusty history; others took a closer look at the carved lines on the lighter. Those complicated and exquisite patterns seemed to be telling a story. An ancient and distant legend.

"The craftsmanship of this lighter is simply breathtaking." A soldier praised in a low voice, his eyes full of awe, "Look at the luster of the metal and the fineness of the carving. It is definitely not comparable to modern craftsmanship. of."

"Indeed," another soldier agreed, "and, have you noticed that there seems to be some subtle connection between the blue gem on the lighter and the gem in Bai Ye's hand?"

The soldiers nodded after hearing this, and their eyes wandered back and forth between the two gems, trying to find what they had in common. Bai Ye also noticed this. He narrowed his eyes slightly and carefully compared the light and color of the two gems. Indeed, as the soldiers said, there seemed to be some indescribable connection between the two gems, as if they were a pair, forcibly separated by some force, but somehow pulled each other.

"Perhaps, this is the key to unlocking the mystery of the mechanical forest." Bai Ye said solemnly, his voice full of firmness and determination, "We must find a way to activate this lighter and see if it can help us Reveal more secrets."

The soldiers took action immediately after hearing this. They began to rummage through boxes and cabinets in every corner of the laboratory, looking for clues or tools that might be related to the lighter. Bai Ye continued to study the lighter in his hand. He carefully turned every part of the lighter, trying to find the mechanism to open it. However, no matter how hard he tried, the lighter was like a stubborn stone and did not respond at all.

"This lighter seems to be equipped with some kind of complicated mechanism." Bai Ye frowned, "We need to examine every detail of it more carefully before we can possibly find a way to activate it."

The soldiers nodded after hearing this. They gathered around again and studied the lighter with Bai Ye. They used the faint light in the laboratory to carefully observe every detail of the lighter. Some people used magnifying glasses to examine the engraved patterns on the lighter, trying to find hidden clues; others tried to gently tap the lighter shell with various tools, hoping to trigger a hidden mechanism.

As time passed by, the atmosphere in the laboratory became increasingly tense and solemn. However, despite their efforts, they were never able to find a way to activate the lighter. The soldiers couldn't help but show frustration and disappointment on their faces, and they began to doubt whether this lighter could really solve the mystery of the mechanical forest.

At this moment, Bai Ye suddenly noticed a tiny groove at the bottom of the lighter. This groove is located at the bottom of the lighter, almost parallel to the ground. It is almost difficult to find it unless he lowers his head to look. His heart moved, and he immediately stretched out his hand to gently touch the groove. As soon as his fingers touched the edge of the groove, he felt a weak current coming from his fingertips, making him tremble slightly.

"There's a reaction!" Bai Ye whispered, a joyful look flashed in his eyes, "It seems that this groove is the key to activating the lighter!"

The soldiers gathered around after hearing this, their eyes fixed on the lighter in Bai Ye's hand, for fear of missing any detail. Bai Ye took a deep breath, stabilized his emotions, and then carefully aligned the gem in his hand with the groove. His fingers trembled slightly, as if performing a solemn ceremony.

As the gem slowly embedded itself into the groove, the entire laboratory suddenly became silent. The soldiers held their breath, waiting for whatever might happen next. However, to their surprise, the lighter did not immediately erupt with dazzling light or powerful energy fluctuations, but lay quietly in Bai Ye's hands, as if nothing had happened.

"What...what's going on?" A soldier couldn't help but ask, his voice full of doubts and confusion.

Bai Ye was also stunned. He looked down at the lighter in his hand, his heart filled with confusion and confusion. Did they find the wrong method? Or is this lighter simply unable to be activated? He looked up at the soldiers and saw disappointment and frustration written all over their faces.

However, at this moment, a faint light suddenly appeared on the surface of the lighter. The light was very weak at first, almost undetectable, but as time went by, it gradually became brighter and brighter, eventually covering the entire lighter in a soft halo. The soldiers stared at this scene with wide eyes and disbelief. They seemed to be in a dreamlike world.

"Look! It's glowing!" one soldier exclaimed, his voice full of excitement.

Bai Ye also showed a look of surprise. He held the lighter tightly in his hand, feeling the warm power coming from his palm. He knew that they had finally found a way to activate the lighter, and this lighter would soon reveal more secrets to them.

However, just as they were immersed in joy, the atmosphere in the laboratory suddenly became tense. A powerful energy fluctuation emanated from the lighter, shrouding the entire laboratory in chaos. The soldiers stepped back and looked at everything around them vigilantly. They knew that this energy fluctuation was not an ordinary thing, and it might bring unpredictable consequences.

Bai Ye also felt the power and danger of this energy fluctuation. He held the lighter tightly and tried to control it. However, this energy fluctuation seemed to have its own will, constantly impacting his body and will. He felt a strong sense of dizziness, as if the whole world was spinning in front of his eyes.

At this moment, the blue gem on the lighter suddenly burst into a dazzling light, illuminating the entire laboratory like daylight. The soldiers covered their eyes, not daring to look directly at the intensity and glare of the light. However, the moment they closed their eyes, they heard a low and long voice ringing in their ears.

The voice seemed to come from the ancient call, and it seemed to be a whisper from the depths of the mechanical forest. It was full of mysterious and unknown power, which made the soldiers feel both fear and curiosity. They opened their eyes one after another, trying to find the source of the sound, but they only saw a dazzling light and chaotic energy fluctuations.

Bai Ye also heard the voice, and he felt a powerful force pouring into his body. He gritted his teeth and tried to control his body and will, not letting the power swallow him. He knew that this lighter was not just a simple tool or decoration, but there was some profound and dangerous power hidden behind it. And what he had to do now was to find a way to harness this power and use it for himself.

As time went on, the energy fluctuations gradually subsided. The light also slowly weakened, and finally returned to its original weak state. The soldiers breathed a sigh of relief, and they felt as if they had experienced a life-and-death test. However, when they looked at the lighter in Bai Ye's hand again, they found that it had undergone earth-shaking changes.

The originally simple and mysterious lighter has now become a futuristic technological device. Its shell has become smoother and harder, as if it is made of some unknown material. And the blue gems inlaid on the lighter have become more dazzling, as if they contain infinite power and wisdom. The soldiers looked at this magical device in amazement. They knew that this would be an important clue for them to solve the mystery of the mechanical forest.

Bai Ye also felt a surprise and shock. He held the lighter tightly in his hand, feeling the warm power coming from his palm. He knew that this lighter was no longer a simple ignition tool, it would become an important partner for them to explore the unknown world and solve the mystery of the mechanical forest.

"We succeeded!" Bai Ye shouted excitedly, "This lighter has been activated! It will reveal more secrets for us!"

The soldiers cheered when they heard the words, and they felt as if they were one step closer to the truth. They knew that the road ahead would be full of unknowns and dangers, but they also believed that as long as they united as one and moved forward courageously, they would be able to uncover the mystery of the mechanical forest and find the truth hidden behind it.

In a few seconds, as if crossing endless dimensions, the futuristic technological device slowly transformed in an incredible way under the eyes of the public, and finally returned to the quaint and mysterious lighter. This sudden change stunned everyone present, and the air was filled with surprise and confusion.

Bai Ye widened his eyes and stared at the lighter in his hand, with a stormy wave in his heart. He checked it repeatedly in disbelief to confirm that it was not an illusion. The soldiers also looked at each other, whispered, and tried to find the answer from each other's eyes.

"What's going on?" A soldier asked in a trembling voice, his eyes fixed on the lighter, as if he was afraid of missing any subtle changes.

"I don't know either." Bai Ye shook his head, frowning, "But it did change back, and... it seems to have something more."

As soon as the voice fell, the whole laboratory suddenly became unusually quiet, with only faint electric current sounds and breathing sounds intertwined. At this moment, an even more shocking phenomenon occurred-the lighter actually began to play music.

At first, the sound was as thin as a gossamer, like the first ray of sunlight in the morning light penetrating the mist, gentle and delicate. But as time went on, the melody gradually became clear and melodious, as if countless instruments were playing at the same time, but in perfect harmony. The soldiers stopped and held their breath, fearing that they would miss this wonderful music.

Bai Ye was so surprised that he couldn't speak. The lighter in his hand seemed to have life, showing its magic in a way he had never seen before. The music had both ancient melodies and future elements, as if it crossed the boundaries of time and space, and closely connected the past and the future.

"This...how is this done?" Bai Ye muttered to himself, his fingers gently stroking the surface of the lighter, trying to find the answer.

However, the lighter didn't give him any response. It just lay quietly in his hands and continued to play that mysterious and melodious tune. The soldiers surrounded Bai Ye, listening to the sounds of nature from the unknown world with faces of shock and awe.

The music continued for a long time until the last note slowly dissipated in the air. The soldiers finally came back to their senses as if they were waking up from a dream, and they all looked at Bai Ye questioningly. However, Bai Ye just shook his head, indicating that he was equally ignorant.

"This lighter...how many secrets does it hide?" a soldier whispered, his voice full of awe and curiosity.

"Yes, it seems that we have only uncovered the tip of the iceberg." Another soldier agreed, "But even so, it is enough to shock us."

Bai Ye nodded and looked deeply at the lighter in his hand. He knew that this lighter was far more complicated and mysterious than they imagined. It is not just a simple ignition tool or technological device, but more likely a bridge connecting the past and the future, reality and fantasy.

"We must continue to study it." Bai Ye said firmly, "No matter how many secrets and dangers are hidden behind it, we cannot give up. Because this is the key to unlocking the mystery of the mechanical forest."

The soldiers nodded in agreement upon hearing this. They know that the next road will be full of unknowns and challenges, but they also believe that as long as they unite as one and move forward bravely, they will be able to uncover the truth hidden deep in the mechanical forest.

So, Bai Ye led the soldiers to sit around the lighter again and began to observe carefully. They used various instruments and equipment in the laboratory to conduct a comprehensive and in-depth examination and analysis of the lighter, hoping to find more clues and information about it.

However, as time went by, they discovered that this lighter seemed to have an unimaginable ability. It could continuously change and display different forms and functions as the environment changed. Sometimes it will turn into a beautiful piece of art that is breathtaking; sometimes it will turn into a powerful weapon releasing destructive power; and more often than not, it will lie there quietly like now. The mysterious and melodious music played makes people intoxicated and unable to extricate themselves.

The lighter soldiers were both excited and nervous to face such a volatile situation. They know that there is huge potential and value behind this lighter, but it may also bring unforeseen dangers and consequences. Therefore, they must always be vigilant and cautious without any laxity or carelessness.

However, just when they were about to reveal all the secrets of the lighter, a sudden change broke all the peace...