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Chapter 246 Humans Do Not Need Gods (13)

Almost immediately after the Flower Mantis and the Hidden Fly left the abandoned reservoir.

Suddenly, waves surged in the stream not far away, and the figure of the unicorn slowly emerged from them.

Following closely behind the unicorn, Wu Yi and Xiao Yue gradually emerged from the water, without getting a single drop of water on them.

Why did you take a detour to get here?

Filled with deep confusion, the unicorn looked back at Wu Yi.

According to the original plan of the Unicorn Rhinoceros, he intended to take Wu Yi and Xiao Yue directly to Yunmeng Marsh along the water veins.

However, when they arrived near this flood-resistant village...

Wu Yi suddenly suggested taking a walk around the area, ostensibly to witness the miracles created by the mountain people.

Not only did the Unicorn not believe it, but even Xiao Yue couldn't help but show a look of disgust.

If you can't make an excuse, don't make one, especially such a lame excuse that no one will believe.

This was the first thought that popped into Xiao Yue's mind when he heard Wu Yi's words.

That is, the unicorn was initially in the wrong and felt guilty.

Only then did they reluctantly agree to Wu Yi's idea of ​​coming here for a stroll.

Even so, looking at this abandoned reservoir that was desolate and devoid of anything, the unicorn couldn't help but feel a little resentful.

"It's just for a look; there's no such sight to be seen outside of the Hundred Mountains."

Wu Yi briefly glanced at the place where Yin Fei was bathing, and then explained with a smile.

"Look at this reservoir, look at those canals, and look at this sense of order that is so different from nature..."

"If I hadn't seen it with my own eyes, it would be hard to believe that this place was a barren wasteland just a few years ago."

This is the umpteenth time Wu Yi has uttered this sentiment, and Dujiaosi is practically tired of hearing it.

"So this is a cement road?"

Taking the lead, Wu Yi suddenly noticed the road made of cement.

Unlike the dirt roads and blue brick roads I had seen before.

Due to the lack of dedicated maintenance, this cement road has developed cracks from years of exposure to sun and rain.

Standing on this road, Wu Yi could still feel its sturdiness, which far exceeded that of ordinary mountain roads.

“I’ve seen descriptions of cement roads in the ‘Luoshu’ (Lo Shu)…”

"But seeing this special road with my own eyes still shattered my understanding of 'road'."

Just like before, upon hearing Wu Yi praise Li Boyang's wisdom...

The unicorn immediately forgot its previous displeasure and put on a proud expression.

"Of course, this road was personally overseen and designed by the owner so that various supplies could be transported quickly during the flood."

"Even if it's abandoned now, it's only because the floodwaters receded."

Following closely behind Wu Yi, the Unicorn Rhinoceros then spoke again.

"You've only just entered the Hundred Mountains."

"As you delve deeper, you'll realize that the master's wisdom is far greater than you imagine."

"The reason why the reservoirs, canals and dikes here were abandoned is not simply because the floodwaters receded."

"Furthermore, the Bai Di Mountains have mastered a more advanced technology that enables them to manufacture more robust and larger reservoirs."

At this point, the unicorn paused briefly to catch its breath before continuing.

"As far as I know, the owner was recently developing a type of material called 'prefabricated eco-friendly composite recycled material'."

"That material is like soil, with gaps specifically designed to allow vegetation to grow, while maintaining all the properties a road should have."

"With just a little fertilizer every now and then, the vegetation can grow into a completely green road." "In addition to being easy to construct, this type of road is also corrosion-resistant, sun-resistant, waterproof, crack-resistant, and can even prevent landslides and mudslides in advance."

What the unicorn is saying now is something that is not recorded in the Luoshu.

Therefore, it not only attracted Wu Yi's attention.

Even Xiao Yue, who wasn't particularly interested in this, couldn't help but listen intently.

"It seems that your prophet not only considered the lives of the mountain people, but also the spirits and gods who also live in the mountains and forests."

After a brief moment of thought, Wu Yi quickly realized the essence of this new material.

Through specific methods, vegetation is shaped into paths that can grow naturally.

This is much better than the previous cobblestone and cement roads.

It fully takes into account those spirits and wild gods who do not like to live in groups.

"Of course, so don't even think about trying to seduce the master into becoming some kind of 'common ruler' in your Great Xia!"

The unicorn glanced at Wu Yi with considerable wariness, clearly not having forgotten its original intention.

"Let's go and take another look ahead."

"That should be the famous flood-fighting village up ahead, right?"

There was no direct answer regarding the unicorn.

Wu Yi simply smiled and once again took the lead.

After seeing the reservoir and the cement road, Wu Yi no longer had any intention of traveling along the waterway to Yunmengze.

Or rather, he never intended to go directly to see Li Boyang in the first place.

Traveling south from Daxia, Wu Yi had seen many novel things, and the closer he got to the Hundred Mountains, the more novel they became.

Looking at this completely different direction of development and new order.

Wu Yi inexplicably felt as if he were witnessing a new era.

If all these things appeared in the Great Xia Dynasty...

The thought involuntarily popped into Wu Yi's mind, and he couldn't help but smile.

Wu Yi couldn't even remember how many similar thoughts had popped into his head along the way.

But he knew better than anyone that even if he personally promoted these things, they would never be able to spread throughout the Great Xia.

Leaving aside the human aspect, these things infringe upon the interests of too many gods.

The mountain god would never allow humans to turn mountains into thoroughfares...

The water god would absolutely not allow humans to take away his control over the water veins...

This is the bottom line, and also the foundation upon which the Great Xia Dynasty can achieve "governance by both humans and gods".

Therefore, humans do not need gods.

As his gaze swept over the mountain village not far away, Wu Yi's conviction grew even stronger.

He did not use any witchcraft, nor did he display any extraordinary physical abilities...

Wu Yi was walking on this flat cement road at the speed of an ordinary person, but his speed was several times faster than normal.

Wu Yi could hardly imagine how much efficiency could be improved by combining such roads with the various wheeled vehicles described in the Luoshu.

It's no wonder that a group of ordinary mountain people were able to turn the raging flood into a blessing from heaven.

As long as there is no interference or sabotage from the gods, the mountain people of these hundred mountains already possess the power to change the world.

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(End of this chapter)