Chapter 125 (1/2)

Chapter 125: The Earth

”So they were eliminated from the ocean?” Chang squinted at the shadow. ”This thing isn't weak at all!”

”Of course it isn't weak. Even I can't subdue it easily.” Liu Xin laughed. ”But oceans take up a lot of s.p.a.ce on this planet, so it isn't a surprise that some monsters existed prior to the apocalypse. They simply just got stronger and bigger.”

”How is it possible that they were just driven out like that? Are they really at the bottom level of the hierarchy in the ocean?”

”I would say they probably aren't at the bottom but the middle range. It's easier to survive in fresh water than in the ocean. One thing for sure, though, is that they are definitely not the superior ones,” the juvenile amphibia a.s.serted. ”The top predator won't easily migrate from their habitat since the their place supplies them with an abundance of food.”

”I see how this works. Can you do me a favor, please? I need my handguns, I don't feel safe here. Without my weapons, any wild animals are potential threats to my fragile life,” Chang said. ”You have to guarantee the safety of your hostage, don't you?”

”Oh, safety shouldn't be something you need to worry about when you're with me. No one can hurt you. Plus, my dad is always around, you can shout his name when you feel unsafe.” Liu Xin wasn't swayed.

”Alright... I forgot to ask just now, what is your father's name?” Chang asked, changing to a new topic.

”Liu. It means flow. He only uses one character for his own name.” Liu Xin said. ”He said that he is the ancestor to all amphibias, and hence he only named himself with a single character. It is his surname and first name. And we, as his copies, inherited his surname.”

”Seems Mr. Liu is highly aware of the importance of building a family tree for his species.”

”Of course. In the forthcoming thousand years when amphibia establish its civilization, my father will become a figure like Adam or Eve to mankind. We are far more intelligent and physically more capable than humans, how could that not happen?” Liu Xin‘s face softened. ”Compared to humans, we're more superior as a species. The fittest survive, amphibias should rule the world.

”So far the humanity's advantage is the acc.u.mulation of knowledge and wisdom. But those are what we can study and learn. As long as we develop a population base, eliminating humans will be as easy as flipping my palm.”

”Ambitious.” Chang was unperturbed. ”So you're almost two years old, how much time did you need to grow as mature as your father?”

”I don't know. Four or five years, perhaps. There is also the possibility that I will never be as strong as him. Papa is allocating all his abilities toward evolving reproduction. If he gains the reproduction ability in the future, I think he'll be improved in every aspect. Reproduction is all he cares about now, by solving this problem, he'll have time to evolve in other aspects.”

”I see. Hey, have you ever dived down in the river?” Chang pointed at the Yellow River.

”Of course, that's part of my everyday routine,” Lin Xin replied.

”Can you show me what's underneath the water?”

”Are you thinking about diving?”

”I am.” Chang didn't hide his intention. ”Will diving worsen your injuries?”

”Not a big deal. Unlike to humans, water won't cause infection to our wounds as we grew up in it,” Liu Xin said. ”What about you? I thought humans can't breathe underwater. You are the most important chip to papa, you can't die.”

”I can hold my breath for quite some time.” Chang grinned.

”Okay... then sure, I'll need to stay close to you when we are under the water for your own safety.” The amphibia's last word was lost as he jumped into the river. The current was swift but that didn't discourage Chang. He followed suit, swimming toward the center.

”Now, let's dive.” Few meters away, Liu Xin was floating in th

e river.

”Okay.”

Chang took and a deep breath, diving into the water. He opened his eyes wide, and for the first time, the world underwater removed its camouflage.

The water condition of the Yellow River had been greatly improved, it was less muddy and clearer since the apocalypse. The main reason for the improvement was due to the reclaiming of the upstream forest; soil erosion was significantly reduced when the roots solidified the land. That's why when the source of soil and sand to the Yellow River was cut down, the river gradually unclouded. The water could have been even more clear if silt hadn't acc.u.mulated in the river bed over time.

Chang was astonished by the scenery under the water.

The red fog was lightly dissolved in the river and tinted the water a pale red. His vision became clearer compared to when he was at the sh.o.r.e.

He could now see as far as seventy meters, and he quickly lost count of the variety of aquatic animals and water plants that entered his vision.

”I didn't know that crabs are this big already.” Chang gesticulated to Liu Xin to show his amazement, but the latter apparently didn't understand his gesture.

Liu Xin thought Chang wanted that crab for a meal, so he accelerated toward the gigantic creature.