"There's no other way, otherwise no one will believe you!" Li Yi replied softly with a smile.
Fujiwara Ken was severely injured and the blue light on his body gradually faded, and the dagger in his hand also became dim. The energy light that suppressed Li Yi's spatial ability disappeared. Li Yi immediately activated his spatial ability and left the scene.
Li Yi instantly activated his spatial ability, and his figure disappeared in a twisting motion. He reappeared in a safe place, the wound on his arm still aching, but he knew that this drama was necessary.
Fujiwara Ken was severely injured by Li Yi's powerful blow, half of his body was almost crippled, the blue light gradually dissipated, and the dagger lost its luster. Despite the unbearable pain, he still tried to maintain his cold expression, slowly stood up, covered his wound, and walked towards the door.
"Damn Li Yi!" Fujiwara Ken cursed under his breath as he walked, as if he was the one being betrayed. As he walked out of the basement door, the surrounding guards rushed over and looked at him covered in blood, shocked.
"The enemy has sneaked in! They are trying to seize the Yasakani no Magatama!" Fujiwara Ken roared, as if he was completely immersed in his role.
The guards did not dare to delay and immediately sounded the alarm, and the entire stronghold fell into chaos.
At the same time, Li Yi was already nervously regulating his breathing in a safe place far away. He felt the injuries in his body and thought about his next move.
Li Yi decided to take advantage of the chaos to survey Sakurajima, understanding the state of this post-apocalyptic, frozen land. Since the world's turmoil, Sakurajima had been blanketed in thick ice and snow, practically a vast white wasteland. After countless storms, the once bustling cities and densely populated areas were now silent and hushed, as if time had stood still.
He walked along the deserted streets, surrounded by no one, accompanied only by the howling cold wind. He used his supernatural powers to skim through the ruins, sometimes crossing broken bridges, sometimes disappearing between tall buildings. His perception was sharp, always alert to possible danger.
Along the way, Li Yi not only observed the geographical environment of Sakurajima, but also kept an eye on possible survivors. Although he knew that there were not many survivors here, he still hoped to find some local clues and even had a little expectation of meeting some interesting beauties from Sakurajima.
Soon after, he arrived at a relatively well-preserved town with several intact buildings. Plumes of smoke rose from the distant mountains, suggesting that people still lived there. Li Yi's heart stirred, and he decided to go investigate.
He quietly approached the place where the smoke came from and found that it was a hidden mountain village. The villagers lived here carefully and avoided contact with the outside world.
In the village, Li Yi encountered a young woman whose beauty was striking. Her name was Sato Yumi, and she was one of the village leaders. She had black hair, blue eyes, and delicate features. Despite this desolate environment, she maintained a cool and cool demeanor.
Sato Yumi was obviously wary of Li Yi, a stranger from outside.
Li Yi and Sato Yumi continued their conversation and learned that she and a group of young women were the only ones left in the village in the difficult post-apocalyptic environment. They relied on mutual support and cautious defense to survive in this frozen land.
Seeing that Li Yi showed no hostility and showed great concern for the history and current situation of their village, Sato Yumi gradually let down her guard. She felt Li Yi's sincerity and strong ability and invited him to her village.
Sato Yumi's cottage is located in a corner of the village, hidden under several tall cherry trees. Although it is cold outside, the cottage is as warm as spring inside, and the fire burns quietly in the fireplace, emitting bursts of warmth.
Li Yi followed Sato Yumi into the village and felt the long-lost comfort and tranquility.
Sato Yumi brought a pot of hot tea, gently placed it in front of Li Yi, and said with a smile: "Mr. Li Yi, you must have experienced a lot of hardships to come here from such a far place."
Li Yi smiled slightly, took the teacup, and said, "Indeed, I have experienced many unexpected things."
Sato Yumi's smile was filled with tenderness: "In a world like this, a peaceful life has become particularly precious. Although our conditions here are simple, everyone is doing their best to protect this tranquility."
Li Yi felt the warmth in Sato Yumi's eyes and couldn't help but look at her again. He realized that in this cold world, these tough women still maintained a gentle heart.
"It's remarkable that you can survive in such an environment." Li Yi said sincerely.
Sato Yumi sighed softly, "Perhaps it's because we rely on each other that we have the courage to persevere. What about you? What has supported you to get to where you are today?"
"Maybe it's luck! Haha" Li Yi laughed.
"What about you?" Li Yi asked, looking at the situation outside.
Sato Yumi slowly recounted their difficult life after the apocalypse, with a hint of heavy memories in her eyes.
"When the apocalypse arrived, everything became sudden and desperate. Earthquakes, tsunamis, extreme cold weather—everything caught us off guard. Many people were trapped in the city, cut off from all communication. Our village, though remote, was also affected by the disaster. The first few months were the most difficult, with food and water being extremely scarce, and communications completely cut off."
She paused, as if recalling those difficult days.
At first we tried to contact the outside world, but all communication equipment failed.
Government aid didn't arrive, and the villagers began to realize they were on their own. The men went out to look for food, but many never returned. Eventually, only the women and children were left.
"We had to learn to survive in extreme conditions and find every available resource. The winters were long and cold, and we could only use stored firewood for warmth and eat stored dry food. The village elders taught us how to grow some cold-resistant plants, which helped us barely survive the first few winters."
"We had to sacrifice a lot to survive. Every time someone went out to look for supplies, we didn't know if they would return safely. Some people never came back, and we didn't dare to go looking for them."
Sato Yumi's voice was low and calm, as if these sufferings had become a part of her life.
"Although our village is small, we have survived by supporting and relying on each other. Later, we built a small greenhouse, planted some vegetables, and raised a few chickens, which slightly improved our lives."
"But it's no longer sustainable now!" Sato Yumi's voice became even lower when she said this.
Seeing Sato Yumi's thin and handsome appearance, Li Yi's heart moved.
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