Siheyuan: The young man starts off and beats the stick.

Suddenly, a huge bee flew over and stopped in front of them. The bee's eyes shimmered with wisdom, and it let out a low buzzing sound. "Welcome to the Shrinking Lands, young adventurers. I'm a shrinking elf, the guardian in charge of this realm. You are the first humans to come here.

Su Ming and Ellie glanced at each other, and then Su Ming said, "We didn't come here on purpose, we were just looking for the secrets of the animal kingdom. The

words of the shrinking elf made Su Ming and Ellie feel full of anticipation, but at the same time, they also made them vigilant. This new dimension is full of unknowns, and they don't know what to expect.

They continued their exploration in the shrinking lands, entering a huge forest with trees towering into the sky and leaves larger than them. They felt as if they were in a magical world, full of unusual sights.

Suddenly, there was a cacophony from the depths of the woods. Su Ming and Ellie approached and found a small army of rats, who were busy building a fortress.

"These rats seem to be busy with something important," Su Ming whispered to Ellie.

Just as they were trying to leave, a group of rat warriors suddenly surrounded them and tied them up. Although this group of rats is small, they look very strong and have exquisite skills, which makes Su Ming and Ellie unable to resist.

"Who are you? Why break into our territory? A rat leader asked with a growl.

Su Ming and Ellie explain their intentions, telling the rat leader that they are adventurers looking for the secrets of the animal kingdom, and they are not here to invade. The rat leader frowned, thought for a moment, and then ordered their ropes to be untied.

"The secrets of the animal kingdom? The rat leader said, "We've been searching for this secret as well. Perhaps, you can help us, and we can take you to find what you are looking for.

Su Ming and Ellie explore the Shrinking Lands with the rat troops, and together they traverse a giant mushroom forest, wander beside a crystal stream, and encounter glowing praying mantis and gliding squirrels. Over time, they have developed a strong friendship, and the trust of the members of the Rat Troop has grown.

During their adventures, they learn that the Rat King is about to hold a grand celebration to honor those who have contributed to the Rat Force. The leader of the rat troop invited Su Ming and Ellie to the celebration and treated them as guests of honor.

The day of celebration has finally arrived, and the entire rat kingdom is filled with joy and excitement. Su Ming and Ellie were sent to the Rat King's palace, which was a magnificent building in the shrunken land, although it seemed insignificant to the human world.

The Rat King sits on a small throne, dressed in a splendid gown, and its crown glistens with the light of precious stones. At the beginning of the celebration, the Rat King welcomed all the guests and praised the courage and wisdom of the Rat Troop. Then, it was Su Ming and Ellie's turn to take the stage and received warm applause and cheers.

"Dear friends," the Rat King announced, "I especially welcome our human friends, Su Ming and Ellie, who not only respect our territory, but also bring us help and friendship. To show our gratitude, I decided to give them a special gift. Then

, the Rat King ordered several stout rat soldiers, who walked towards Su Ming and Ellie, tied them up, and carried them to the Rat King's throne.

"To thank you for your camaraderie and cooperation," the Rat King continued, "I have decided to make you an honorary member of ours. From now on, you will be part of the Rat Troop, guarding the Shrinking Lands with us. Su

Ming and Ellie were tied to the rat king's throne, ready to accept the ritual of the rat army. While they were excited to be part of the Rat Troop, they were also a little apprehensive. The changes in this dimension make them uneasy, and they don't know what challenges lie ahead of them.

Just before the ceremony began, a huge cat suddenly broke into the palace and roared, sending the rats into disarray. The cat's eyes were locked on Su Ming and Ellie, its fur standing upright, as if it was ready to pounce on them.

However, the cat is not as ferocious as they think. In a gentle way, it gently touched Su Ming's hand with its nose, and then touched Ellie in the same way. The cat's eyes are full of wisdom, as if conveying some message.

"It doesn't seem like this cat is here to hurt us," Ellie whispered to Su Ming.

Su Ming nodded, and then tried to communicate with the cat in a psychic way, and he felt that his mind seemed to have a connection with the cat. The cat tells them that it is one of the guardians of this dimension and is always looking for adventurers with potential.

"You're about to become part of the rat troop, but you need to understand that this dimension is full of dangers," the cat's mind sounded in Su Ming and Ellie's minds. "I will lead you out of here and return you safely to the human world. But someday, if you choose to come here again, I will be waiting for you.

Su Ming and Ellie felt deeply grateful, they knew that the cat was here to rescue them. The cat used its power to bring them back to the human world, and they were once again back to their normal size.

Su Ming and Ellie returned to the human world, but their hearts were still filled with the longing for the shrinking land. They know that the dimension is full of unknowns and adventures, and that there are many hidden secrets waiting to be revealed. Although they were sent back to the human world, they decided to explore that mysterious dimension once again.

After a period of research and preparation, Su Ming and Ellie re-crossed the threshold of the Shrinking Lands and prepared to take on a new challenge. They realize that it is only in that dimension that they can discover the true secrets of the animal kingdom.

On their return journey, they encounter a variety of creatures and learn more skills and knowledge. Their camaraderie and faith grew stronger, allowing them to cope with any difficulty.

However, they also know that they need to be careful because the Shrinking Lands are full of dangers. Just as they were immersed in the expedition, they were suddenly surrounded by a vicious army of rats.

"You two," the rat leader roared, "you have betrayed us, and now you must pay!"

Su Ming and Ellie tried to explain their motives, but the rat leader didn't listen, and they had decided to put them in an underground prison, confined in the dark.