Transmigration: Experiencing Life's End - Dying Peacefully in One's Sleep

Chapter 855 Extreme Apocalypse 19

This kind of presence is so intimidating that even if someone had designs on you, they wouldn't dare to approach.

Liu Ye looked at them, seemingly wanting to ask if he could come along.

Li Yanjing happened to be standing in front of him, saw through his thoughts, and politely declined.

"Our rubber boats can't hold that many people, so you should leave as soon as possible while you can."

He didn't say what came next, but he implied that they wouldn't take them with them, and if they didn't leave soon, they wouldn't be able to leave at all.

"I'm sorry, I shouldn't have troubled you any further. I'll be going now."

Liu Ye felt somewhat embarrassed and ashamed, thinking that the other person had saved Lele, and he had shamelessly asked for more.

Seeing that no one else was around to hear them, he thanked them again and then left with his wife and children.

Seeing that they were sensible, Li Yanjing didn't pay much attention to them.

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Thousand Buddha Mountain is the largest mountain in the surrounding area.

The rubber boat traveled to the foot of the mountain, or rather, the original mountainside.

“I came here before the apocalypse and climbed the mountain twice.”

Li Xinyan sat on the rubber boat and sighed. She looked up at the once lush and green mountains and forests, which were now just a desolate wasteland.

Ruan Chutong put away her binoculars: "There are quite a few people in the mountains; people from the surrounding areas are coming here."

Li Dayuan asked in confusion, "Even in this apocalyptic world, hasn't the government built any shelters or anything?"

Mr. Gao helped Mrs. Gao up and, upon hearing this, guessed, "There should be, but the news might not have reached us yet."

Li Yanjing was the first to get ashore, and then he took Xu Zhenzhu and Li Dayuan with him.

The starting point they found was a slope, and the ground was slippery because it had just thawed. Everyone slowed down to avoid any accidents.

The area with steps leading up the mountain was surrounded by a large amount of floating debris, so they had no choice but to choose a nearby spot.

Li Xinyan and Ruan Chutong were not in a hurry and let their elders go first.

Gao Mingcheng collapsed first, and together with Li Yanjing, they helped Gao's parents ashore.

Gao's mother was being pulled by Gao Mingcheng. When she took a step, she lost her footing and started to slide down.

She looked flustered, afraid to let go and worried about pulling her son into the water as well.

The water that has just thawed is extremely cold; if you fall in, you'll definitely get sick.

Gao Mingcheng sensed that his mother was panicking, so he quickly reassured her, "Mom, don't let go, hold on tight, don't worry."

"Watch out!" Li Xinyan exclaimed, taking a step forward.

But she was on the other side of the rubber boat, and it was too late for her to get over and help.

Li Yanjing was holding onto Gao's father and couldn't free his hands, so he sped up to pull the man ashore. As soon as the two of them were standing, they prepared to go and pull the man out.

Li Dayuan and Xu Zhenzhu were a bit far apart. Seeing that Gao's mother was about to fall into the water, Gao Mingcheng was also pulled down by her.

Ruan Chutong, who was originally reeling in the ropes of the rubber boat, rushed over and scooped up Gao's mother.

Gao Mingcheng took the opportunity to steady herself, and then together with her father who came over, she took the person and put her mother on the shore before she breathed a sigh of relief.

"Thank you, Chu Tong."

"It's alright, is Auntie alright?" Ruan Chutong asked with concern when she noticed that Gao's mother looked a little pale.

Mrs. Gao took a deep breath: "It's okay. Thank you, Chu Tong. Otherwise, Auntie and I would have fallen down."

"Auntie, I'm so glad you're alright."

Mr. Gao was still a little shaken, so he went over and hugged Mrs. Gao.

"Let's move over a bit and let the children come over. Is anything bothering you? Would you like some water?"

"It's okay, I'll rest for a bit."

As the two were talking, they walked over to Xu Zhenzhu's side, where the four elders began to speak.

During this time, Li Xinyan was also successfully taken over.

Finally, it was Ruan Chutong's turn. She held onto the rope on the rubber boat with one hand and walked to the shore.

Li Yanjing held out his hand to her: "Give me your hand, I'll pull you over."

Gao Mingcheng watched from the side, ready to help if anything went wrong: "Give me the rope, I'll pull it."

Everyone carefully went up, and Ruan Chutong didn't make any special arrangements; she simply stretched out her hand and handed over the rope.

Her hand was grasped as soon as she placed it on his, and she looked up at Li Yanjing.

After stepping ashore, I felt a hand supporting my lower back, but it quickly let go.

Li Yanjing said calmly, "Find a place to stand first, and we'll deflate and stow the rubber boat."

"Okay, be careful."

Ruan Chutong didn't say much, but went straight to Li Xinyan's side and squatted down, where Li Xinyan pulled her aside to talk.

"Sister Tong, where do you think we'll stay after we get up the mountain? There are temples at the top, but everyone will probably be inside them."

Ruan Chutong casually remarked, "If there were caves, it would be quieter; otherwise, we'd all be crammed into the temple like everyone else."

"A cave? Could there be snakes there?"

"It's still quite cold now, so there probably won't be any. It might happen when it gets really warm."

"I feel like people are harder to deal with than snakes these days. You can eat snakes, but you have to be on guard all the time when you're with people."

Ruan Chutong nodded: "I've never been to this mountain before, but it used to be a place where people came and went. Even if there are caves, they are not easy to find."

"Let's take a look around before deciding where to stay."

Li Yanjing packed up the rubber boat and came over, while Ruan Chutong immediately put the items into her spatial storage.

Li Xinyan turned around and looked at the mountain behind her: "This slope doesn't look easy to climb either, but luckily, if we go to the left, we can reach the steps."

"Two people walk together, helping each other to avoid slipping."

After Li Dayuan finished speaking, he helped Xu Zhenzhu start moving: "Everyone, don't rush, take it slow, be steady."

Mr. and Mrs. Gao followed behind the two.

Gao Mingcheng looked at Ruan Chutong and Li Xinyan, and finally chose Li Xinyan: "Xinyan, come, let me help you walk."

"I don't need your help, I can walk by myself." Li Xinyan moved by holding onto a withered tree branch, as her position was a bit difficult to walk in.

Seeing that she couldn't move at all for a long time, Gao Mingcheng suppressed a laugh and said, "Then help me up. I'm afraid I'll fall. Give me some support."

Li Xinyan was initially a little embarrassed, but upon hearing this, she smiled and compromised: "Alright, considering how weak you are, I'll give you a hand."

"Okay, okay, I'm weak, I'll have to thank you for your help."

Finally, only Li Yanjing and Ruan Chutong remained, looking at each other in bewilderment.

"I don't need your help, let's go, Brother Li." Ruan Chutong turned around and followed the group, walking steadily.

Li Yanjing didn't say anything, but followed behind her, keeping an eye on her, ready to help if she lost her footing.

When they reached a particularly difficult section, everyone slowed down again.

Ruan Chutong felt relieved after seeing that the four elders before her had passed through safely.

If an older person falls, it will be inconvenient for everyone in the future.

Gao Mingcheng and Li Xinyan also supported each other and carefully made their way over.

When it was Ruan Chutong's turn, she prepared to go over without much feeling.

Just as I was about to take a step forward, the hood of my down jacket was pulled by someone behind me.