When the villagers saw Afu leave, they quickly followed him without hesitation.
Their experiences along the way made them subconsciously rely on Afu, because only Afu could give them a sense of security.
When humans find themselves in danger beyond their control, they rely on the creatures that save them, thus losing sight of their goals and their own judgment.
These villagers are in this situation; they have gradually lost their way in their struggle for survival.
The villagers weren't completely out of their minds, they just didn't dare to think about the future, so they could only place their hopes on a dog.
Even though this dog had been chased and beaten by them before, if it weren't for the dog owner's unwavering protection, this dog would have become meat in their pot long ago.
The villagers tacitly chose to selectively forget these things, never mentioning how they had driven away and killed all the cats and dogs in the village not long ago, how they had killed their own dogs that were not aggressive or violent, or how they had shared those bowls of fragrant dog meat soup.
Afu harbors no resentment towards the villagers, but it is no longer as affectionate towards these familiar humans as it used to be.
The intelligent creature clearly remembers the scene where it was almost beaten to death in the village, and it also clearly remembers how these familiar humans chased it away when it caught up with the villagers.
If its owner hadn't asked it to help these humans before it died, it would have run away with its little master long ago.
Although Afu had made a decision, he couldn't help feeling a little disappointed.
It sensed something good on the snow-capped mountain, something that could make it stronger...
But it's dangerous there, and it has to protect its little master, so it can't go.
The group of over two hundred villagers slowly moved away in another direction, but a few villagers did not follow immediately.
Because a figure was walking straight toward the snow-capped mountain, it was the young man who had spoken earlier.
"Let's go!" someone among the group that was still hesitating spoke up.
"Huh? Bro, are we... are we really going?"
A younger boy hesitated.
His older brother was going, so he couldn't not go. Now that his brother was the only one left, he didn't want to end up like Yao Yao, all alone, with only a dog to rely on.
Thinking of Afu's might and strength, the boy felt even more heartbroken. He seemed to be even less than Yao Yao... well, even less than Afu, a dog!
Bah! He's not even as good as a dog!
He can definitely become stronger too!
The boy's youthful face suddenly hardened, and he clenched his fists.
“Ah Fu isn’t going either, is it because of danger…” another young man said nervously, looking uneasy as he watched the group leave.
"Idiot! Go if you want, I'm going!" The young man, who had been questioned, cursed and strode after the figure in front of him.
Seeing his older brother leave, the boy quickly followed, not wanting his small arms and legs to be left behind.
The young man smiled as he saw his younger brother catch up.
He didn't make this decision impulsively; he knew the world had changed and that he had to seize the opportunity to survive.
Although their physical fitness has also improved significantly, he is stronger, faster, and more resistant to cold than before.
But compared to those mutated animals, they're really no match.
Even the mutated dogs, cats, and pigs in the village were stronger than them. If it weren't for their numbers, they wouldn't have stood a chance in a one-on-one fight.
Wild animals are even more ferocious; a rabbit can bite a person's hand bones off. Thinking of the scenes in his memory, the young man trembled; he had seen far too much bloodshed these days.
The young man knew that they had lived in a peaceful world for decades, and very few of them would have the courage to fight those mutated animals.
He must change!
Both our mindset and our physical strength must be improved!
Seeing his younger brother huddled up beside him, the young man snorted inwardly, "And this kid too!"
"Hey! Wait for me!" Seeing the two brothers leave, several people who were close to them quickly followed.
They are all young people who read a lot of novels and watch a lot of movies. They all have their own guesses and know what the best course of action is.
But there's just hesitation. After all, people in peacetime might be able to think about killing monsters and stealing equipment, but they'd get so excited they couldn't sleep.
When faced with a real situation, most people only have one thought: No, we can't do it.
Of course, besides fear and worry, they were also filled with imagination and anticipation.
Young people easily associate superheroes, magic, and cultivation with these concepts. To put it bluntly, it's a lack of courage; people mutated by these events are too afraid to fight mutated animals one-on-one.
In fact, although mutated animals are larger and stronger, ordinary people are not powerless against ordinary beasts; it is just that their timid behavior puts them at a disadvantage.
But once you dare to take the first step, everything will no longer be a problem.
As for whether it will succeed or not, who knows?
After all, nobody knows what the future holds.
When the villagers saw the young people leaving, some called out to them to come back, while others mocked and ridiculed them.
But most people remained silent, agonizing and sighing in their hearts.
Suddenly, an older man walked out; the uncle, whose youthful spirit had been worn down by life, strode towards the snow-capped mountain.
He was not alone; he had loved ones who had not yet returned.
Of course he wanted to find them, but the road was blocked!
He's going to gamble on a way out!
Some elderly people with white hair also stepped out of the group, and an elderly couple helped each other slowly walk towards the snow mountain.
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