"The military has made contact with Kyoto." Amer said to him in a low voice.
Upon hearing this, Ah Xu's eyes widened, and after the initial shock, he fell into complete silence.
Have you made contact? And in Kyoto?
All the previous reluctance, unwillingness, doubt, and hesitation vanished in an instant.
Ah Xu may be dissatisfied with and distrustful of the military and officials in Liangcheng, but upon hearing about Kyoto, he couldn't help but feel a surge of joy.
That was a long-standing trust, the foundation of his beliefs, and something he could not help but maintain and trust.
Although a major disaster has occurred and social order has completely collapsed, these survivors are people born and raised in peacetime. The beliefs they have developed since childhood have not collapsed, and their cohesion, though dormant in the face of danger, has not disappeared.
Or rather, when there is no news, everyone buries their flames and hopes, but once there is a glimmer of a signal, those faint flames will burn fiercely again, radiating heat from their chests once more.
"Walk!"
As soon as Ah Xu came to his senses, he pulled Ah Mo out the door. He couldn't wait to know the news from Kyoto, and he wanted to know the news from other people!
Amer watched the figure rushing towards the military building and smiled silently.
He wanted to know too, but since he wasn't a member of the military, he couldn't ask for details. That's why he had to come back to discuss joining the military with Ah Xu and the others.
Although it was just a discussion, Amo had already made up his mind. If Axu and Yaoyao didn't join, he would join too. Some of them needed to join the military, otherwise they would be too isolated from the news.
Although Liangcheng was relatively stable and more and more survivors were gathering, everyone was like a puppet who had lost its purpose and soul; they lived simply because they were alive.
But now, things are different. We have news from the outside world, news from other people.
And there's news from the capital!
For the survivors of the Xia Kingdom, a large provincial city was incomparable to the capital.
There was something Amer didn't say: even if this time it wasn't Kyoto, but just another city, he would still lead his team to join the military.
When humans are on an “isolated island,” they can choose to protect themselves, choose to remain independent, and have the “freedom” they desire.
But once news of other survivors emerges, or other cities come to light, they will have to rely on powerful figures; individual struggles can never compare to organized struggles.
Amer knew very well that in this chaotic world, if the three of them and their dog wanted to stay among humans and continue to live well, they had to find the right direction!
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in the basin.
Under the blazing sun, the blue sky gradually turned a fiery red, the sky was no longer clear, and not a single cloud was visible. The entire sky was occupied by the sun.
It is like a proud lord, looking down on everything on earth, and unleashing its power without restraint.
The great river that once swept across the entire basin is no longer as turbulent as it once was. The river has become gentle and weak without anyone noticing. The current that could once sweep away creatures that had stepped into it no longer has the strength of the past. It is weak and powerless, like a person who is terminally ill and whose breathing is barely audible.
Compared to the decline in the water level of the main river, the streams and lakes in the forest have almost dried up.
The animals had to emerge from the hidden forest and come to this mother river of the basin to replenish their water.
The glow of the setting sun spilled across the earth. The sun had not yet set, and the air was still hot. But many animals were out and about at this time, unable to reach the water sources they had previously been in the forest.
It wasn't just because the water source had dried up, but also because their status and abilities were insufficient to allow them to re-enter that area teeming with ferocious beasts.
However, getting a drink of water and getting to the riverbank is not an easy task.
The daytime sun is scorching hot; the sweat that pours down your face when you walk to the riverbank is enough to deter it. And the cold night is not a good time to go either.
The beasts have stronger physiques and are less afraid of the cold. The only time they have a chance to replenish their water without taking too much danger is before sunset.
The temperature is lower at this time than during the day, which they can tolerate, and most of the wild beasts do not come out to hunt before sunset.
Although the landscape has changed dramatically and animals have undergone various transformations due to the evolution of spiritual energy, the rules of the forest remain unchanged. Predators have changed their behavior in response to the changes in their prey, while herbivores, who are the prey, have made new choices to avoid danger.
"Bang..." Suddenly, a sika deer that had just run into the grassland collapsed in the glow of the setting sun.
The deer beside it was startled and nudged its body, but the deer trembled a few times and then stopped breathing, unable to respond any further.
Perhaps they discovered the "death" of their companion, or perhaps the lingering heat and fear of the setting sun made the sika deer make their choice as they looked at the riverbank not far away.
One by one, the deer nudged their fallen companions with their muzzles before rushing toward the riverbank.
A jackal stared longingly at the fallen deer. It licked its lips, its mouth burning with thirst, and its greedy eyes gleamed as it charged forward without hesitation.
The river was right in front of it, but fresh deer blood could quench its thirst, and the components in the blood could replenish its lost energy. The deer meat could also provide it with a hearty meal.
Just as the jackal was about to reach the deer, a huge shadow suddenly loomed over it, and the jackal was so frightened that it turned and fled.
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