Guixu Immortal Kingdom

Chapter 46 Vulture
"The Muddy Wanderers Camp originally had 53 members, but now 34 are alive. 19 have died. Most of the supplies were damaged and blown away by the sandstorm, and it is uncertain whether they can be recovered."

"On the survivor side, there were originally 548 people, but now the number of survivors is 312. Supplies have been damaged and the count has not yet been completed. The vehicles used for transportation have been damaged, and all the windows are broken, so they can no longer protect against the wind and sand. Many vehicles have to be abandoned. Even if they can be opened, the doors and windows will have to be resealed."

"Many of the bodies have been lost; they may have been taken away by the wolf pack."

The data was quickly compiled.

It has to be said that the data is cruel, and seeing it makes one feel depressed and suffocated. Everyone's face is very pale. Among those who died this time, many were familiar companions, or even relatives and friends. Their sudden loss is a feeling of despondency that is hard to describe.

"I really don't want to see this kind of scene."

Hu Youni's smile vanished, and she muttered something under her breath.

“Sister You Ni, this kind of thing has become the norm in Guixu. We need to learn to accept it. Survival of the fittest is an unchanging law of nature. Only by constantly becoming stronger can we escape this situation of being like ants.”

Su Yue, on the contrary, accepted this much faster.

She simply hasn't caught up in terms of ability, not in terms of mindset. Her previous position in the workplace wasn't earned for nothing; her temperament is top-notch, and she's quick to adapt to change. Once she catches up on her skills, she has a bright future ahead of her.

"Thank goodness we have Lao Ji. This Dragon Lord is really something. It's just a pity that the SUV is finished. Even if it can be driven, it won't be comfortable."

Qi Lin frowned. The glass was all broken. Even if it could be turned on, the air conditioning would be useless. It would be like driving a convertible or a hole-in-the-wall car. There was no windshield, so every time you opened it, you'd be blowing sand in your mouth. It would be a sure way to suffer.

"So you're planning to come to my side, Baxia Dragon Lord?"

Ji Tianhao glanced at him and saw right through his thoughts.

"Is it okay, Brother Hao?"

Qi Lin immediately looked over with a fawning expression, his attitude as proper as could be.

"Get lost. The space on my back is only so big. It can only accommodate me for now, but you definitely can't fit. I'm not gay, and I'm not used to lying with a man. If you want, I can add a rope and put a board on the back to drag you around."

Ji Tianhao said with a look of disgust.

The space on Baxia Dragon Lord's back isn't very spacious right now; it's already quite difficult for him to fit in. He's not planning to let Qi Lin live with him for the time being, as that would be asking for trouble.

"Okay, that works too. With Baxia Dragon Lord leading the way, it's much more comfortable than driving. Let's make it a pleasant decision."

Qi Lin agreed without hesitation. He couldn't ride on Baxia's back now, but having Baxia carry him was quite good, so why would he refuse?

They absolutely couldn't be happier.

"We'll also put a board behind us, and follow the Dragon King."

Upon hearing this, Hu Youni immediately echoed her words.

Since the vehicle is unusable, Baxia Longjun is our greatest reliance.

"Okay, anything is fine!!"

Ji Tianhao smiled and nodded.

The problem is that Baxia isn't powerful enough right now; otherwise, they wouldn't be left without a place to be assigned to them.

He had already made up his mind that he would definitely increase the resources he gave Baxia Dragon Lord. This battle had clearly demonstrated Baxia's strength, which was the greatest guarantee of his safety before he grew up. No amount of effort in nurturing him would be too much.

The battlefield was cleared quickly.

Everyone knows this is not the time to be sad. The bloody stench from the recent battle is still quite strong. If we linger here for too long, no one knows if we might attract even more terrifying enemies.

Leaving is the best option.

Especially the homeless camps, they move incredibly fast.

They had long been accustomed to life and death.

Many people around us fall down as they walk, and perhaps one day I will also fall down.

This is why the homeless camp hopes to find a place to rekindle the flame of hope.

"Let's go."

After some sorting and collecting various supplies, some vehicles had been cleared out, especially the five buses. Most of the windows were sealed with various items, and after the yellow sand inside was cleared out, the interiors were no longer luxurious; even the lighting was much dimmer. The windshields of the buses could only be covered with a transparent waterproof sheet. To be honest, this was not a very pleasant experience for the drivers.

One battle turned it into a wrecked vehicle.

Even so, we still had to use it, and the vehicle was still packed with people.

On Baxia's side, all that could be seen were two ropes, one end tied to the Heavenly Stele on his back, and the other end directly tied to two cars. The cars were still dilapidated, but there was no need to drive them anymore. With Baxia in front, they could be pulled along. With wheels, moving them was quite easy, at least much better than dragging a plank on the sand. At least the frame was there, patched up, and still acceptable, much better than being exposed to the elements.

Even so, many people are incredibly envious.

The strength of Baxia Dragon Lord had been tested before.

Everyone was green with envy.

The group began to move forward, but had only traveled less than five miles.

Quack!!

Suddenly, a strange and piercing eagle cry came from the void.

Many people subconsciously looked up into the void.

Upon seeing this, his face turned pale.

A dark cloud seemed to rise overhead, obscuring much of the light in the void. It was a flock of enormous vultures. Their wingspans were huge, easily four or five meters when spread. Their bodies were about the size of small calves. Their beaks looked like sharp hooks, and their massive claws gleamed with a chilling light. They were hairless, and their eyes were filled with cold indifference.

Anyone who sees their gaze will feel as if they are being watched, as if they have become a corpse.

"Oh no, it's vultures, a whole flock of them."

Liang Hongguang's face darkened. This group of vultures numbered no less than several hundred. If they were to attack, the entire team would likely suffer heavy casualties, which was even more terrifying than the desert giant wolves they had encountered before.

Any one of them is clearly a skilled hunter, a predator in the air.

Many people looked on with fear, and didn't even dare to breathe loudly.

They were afraid of disturbing these predators.

However, it seemed the vultures weren't coming for them. They glanced at the convoy, then flew off into the distance, quickly landing on an area not far away. That area was clearly where their battle had taken place earlier.

"Damn it, those vultures are after the corpses we buried. It's said that vultures can smell corpses from hundreds of miles away. They love the smell of corpses. Living people are not as attractive to them as corpses."

"Let's go, get out of here quickly, the farther the better."

"It is said that vultures prefer to eat rotting corpses. They generally won't touch fresh corpses easily, but will instead wait nearby for the corpses to decompose before eating them."

Many people looked quite unwell.

The vultures headed towards the corpses that had been buried under the yellow sand. They would definitely dig them up again. Many of these corpses were their relatives and friends. Knowing that the vultures were going to eat their bodies, it felt like a part of their heart had been completely desecrated. A feeling of unease kept welling up in their hearts.

But no one has the guts to actually go back.

To be honest, their strength is an undeniable fact.

Weakness is the original sin.

"Go. Humans can hunt birds and beasts, but they can also be hunted by other creatures and become food. There is nothing unacceptable about this. If you can't accept it, the only thing you can do is to become stronger."

Ji Tianhao stared intently at the spot where the vultures had landed, a resolute glint in his eyes.

It urged Baxia Dragon Lord to continue forward.

If we lack the strength, this situation will likely occur again in the future.

This isn't a question of whether it's acceptable or not; it's a question of whether it's necessary to accept.

If you're unwilling, then strive to become stronger.

(End of this chapter)