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Chapter 132: The Blessed Land
"The rescue team has successfully saved four survivors from the disaster area. As of now, more than a thousand survivors have been rescued, among which 96 are tourists from China."
Lying on the sofa and watching the news report, Yang Xiaoyou tossed peanuts in front of her obedient pet while feeling somewhat emotional.
"Hey, it turns out that the elbow bends inward after all; Chinese tourists account for nearly ten percent of the rescue numbers."
Currently, global media is focused on Tokyo, and the impact of this incident is even greater than that caused by the previous Kapa City disaster.
Tokyo is Japan's political, economic, and cultural center, and the number of affected people far exceeds that of Kapa City, not to mention the infection incident at Pudong Airport last time.
The developments here have also captured the attention of people worldwide.
For now, although it seems quite elusive to fully restore Tokyo, with the cooperation of the Self-Defense Forces and various police personnel across Japan alongside organized crime groups, they have managed to control the situation by completely cutting off transportation and relocating surrounding residents.
They have barely managed to keep the situation contained within Saitama Prefecture, Kanagawa, and Chiba Prefecture, ensuring that the infection remains within the Tokyo Metropolitan Area.
Achieving even this much is inseparable from the assistance of the cold air; although the severe cold has prolonged the existence of corpses, it has also reduced their mobility.
Additionally, the number of rescue teams sent by China, Russia, Britain, and America is increasing.
After last night's dinner gathering, Dream Butterfly seemed to want to follow Yang Xiaoyou home but was taken away by Chen Wuyou. Meanwhile, Qi Menglu was sulking for some reason; after messing up Yang Xiaoyou's hair into a bird's nest shape, she went home with her parents. Now, Yang Xiaoyou was left at home with her lively pets.
"Tsk tsk, missing this final exam has saved you from a beating," Yang Kai said as he came out of his room and saw his son watching the news.
"It’s not like I wanted to miss it. Who can blame me for encountering such an accident? My progress is quite evident now; otherwise, I wouldn’t be able to participate in competitions like this," Yang Xiaoyou rolled her eyes in response.
"Alright, let's calculate everything together when the next results come out. By the way, this year we're celebrating the New Year at your mom's place, right? And Ming Chenhao is coming back from Siberia too. We should gather again before the New Year," Yang Kai said, reminding Yang Xiaoyou about recent events.
Compared to other families bustling with preparations for the New Year, Yang Xiaoyou's family was relatively relaxed.
"Going over there, huh? Got it," Yang Xiaoyou replied, his face slightly drooping upon hearing this.
Due to the impact of his memories, he felt as if it had been a long time since he celebrated the New Year. However, he recalled that because of his parents' unique personalities, their celebrations always seemed a bit unconventional.
His father's side was manageable; Yang Xiaoyou's grandfather was a retired Senior Colonel. Although his rank wasn't high, it was still respectable. One of his uncles and one of his aunts had both served in the military during their youth.
However, after retiring, one uncle went into business while the other uncle and aunt remained in the military. His parents' current situation was quite unconventional; they complained often but still managed to accept it.
On the other hand, things were a bit problematic on Yang Xiaoyou's mother's side. His maternal grandfather had inherited the family martial arts school and made a living from it in his youth. However, during times of economic change and turmoil, he used his keen insight and a bit of luck to transition from being a fighter running a martial arts school to becoming the chairman of a Chain Restaurant Entertainment Group.
Even in a prosperous province like JS Province, he was considered a prominent figure.
Yang Xiaoyou's two uncles also utilized the startup capital provided by their father to establish their own businesses and were doing quite well.
However, due to issues with Yang Xiaoyou's mother, there were significant opinions against their family. Initially, there was considerable dissatisfaction with her marriage; after getting married, her frequent travels abroad only added to their disapproval. Consequently, Yang Xiaoyou often faced disdain from them as well.
Every time it came around to celebrating the New Year at that side of the family, Yang Xiaoyou would just accept his red envelope and stay out of things. His introverted nerdy personality only made him less likable.
Reflecting on past New Year celebrations brought a sigh from Yang Xiaoyou. The fragments of memory indicated that after becoming a subject, he no longer had any impression of 'celebrating the New Year.'
Hearing his father's words now felt oddly strange to him.
"We're going to visit a few friends. Are you coming?" Just as Yang Xiaoyou was lost in thought, Qin Meng walked out of the bathroom.
It was a rare occasion for the two of them to get together. Besides Qi Menglu and Chen Hao, there were also some classmates and friends they were closer to.
"You guys go ahead. I'm going out to have some fun." Yang Xiaoyou was not interested in such social gatherings and casually declined.
Knowing their son's personality, the two didn't press further. After preparing a bit, they headed out.
"Hey? Did Liu Lianyue and Liang Wuxuan call?" Yang Xiaoyou checked his phone after switching the SIM card and saw several messages, including a few missed calls from Liu Lianyue.
It seemed she had called after hearing about the safe arrival of the competition group.
However, faced with this situation, Yang Xiaoyou decisively chose to turn off his phone again, knowing that the older sister must have something to discuss with him.
He also learned that recently both the Common Unity Party and the Radicals had been quite active. It was evident that Zhao Chen had started to shift the Radicals' approach, adopting much milder tactics. While violent incidents still occurred, there were more actions resembling 'justice,' such as cracking down on drug trafficking, usury, and kidnapping.
The authorities needed evidence to deal with these issues; even if they knew such things were happening, their response was slow. However, for Liu Lianyue and her group, there were no such concerns. As long as their informants confirmed something, they would act decisively and efficiently, which was closely related to people's daily lives.
It seemed they wanted to leverage their good reputation from the last incident to vindicate themselves. Zhao Chen's choice was also wise; if he abruptly halted their armed capabilities, it would not only seem abrupt but also cause them to lose their unique characteristics and main advantages.
By stepping into this 'justice' realm, although there was still pressure from officials, they established an even better reputation among the public.
Due to the dissolution of the Yongxing Society, many unruly thugs who lost their constraints split into various gangs, resulting in more criminal incidents than when Yongxing Society was active.
The timing chosen by the Radicals was just right, and there seemed to be a gradual trend of distancing themselves from the Common Unity Party.
Based on Yang Xiaoyou's understanding of the Leader Classmate, this tendency to break away seems more about applying pressure on the Common Unity Party to gain a higher voice within the party.
"Whatever, that's not my concern. You all go play your justice games; it has nothing to do with me." After stuffing his powered-off phone into his pocket, Yang Xiaoyou thought to himself with a hint of annoyance.
As for Liang Wuxuan on the other side...
Well, he might as well pretend he didn't see her message; otherwise, the trouble would likely be no less than what Liu Lianyue was dealing with.
Stepping once again onto the bluestone in front of Monsoon Shrine, after experiencing the Tokyo Incident, Yang Xiaoyou noticed that Monsoon Shrine had undergone a different kind of transformation.
Above the hill where the shrine is located, there seemed to be an intangible natural force gathering. This should be the result of years of cultivation by the shrine's master, merging with nature and accumulating over time. It's no wonder that practicing here usually provides a certain degree of enhancement.
"Tsk tsk, if this were ancient times, it would be considered a blessed land," Yang Xiaoyou mused as he observed the aura enveloping the shrine.
To harness spiritual abilities, one must reach a level of force; otherwise, even if the energy is intense, it will dissipate over time. It’s clear that throughout history, at least ninety percent of those who have presided over Monsoon Shrine have been strong individuals who understood this force.
Only for this reason could they gradually influence this mountain over the years.
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