Chapter 9, The Angry Bull
Although synthetic foods have achieved a rich variety of textures and flavors, there will always be those who cannot erase their innate preferences, which is an immense love for natural ingredients
Xu Le was still somewhat worried, but at that moment, seeing the provocation of the wild buffalo, he couldn't help but feel angry, thinking to himself, "I only want to eat your meat, is it necessary to look down on me like this?"
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Alternatively, when it senses that someone intends to harm it, it also feels anger. As Xu Le's feet gently tread upon the grassland, the black-brown enraged bull charges at him fiercely, its long hair at the neck billowing in the air, forming exceptionally magnificent and powerful lines!
Xu Le felt a bit scared, his face somewhat pale, yet he remained calm. Just as the bull's sharp horns were a meter away from him, he twisted his left ankle and fell sideways, simultaneously pointing his right hand towards the massive body of the bull.
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Xu Le was unaware of how devastating his familiar leap was for the First Charter and for the federal society. He also did not notice that in the hands of the military deserter, the repair shop owner, there was a small device continuously emitting a faint blue light, enveloping both of them and the enraged bull within its glow
This time we must be extra cautious. Six months ago, after we killed that cow, the people from HTD turned the black market upside down, causing the city to be without wild meat for four days. Fortunately, no one knows it was us who did the slaughtering; otherwise, we would probably be locked up for three months... Xu Le cautiously followed the uncle towards the electronic fence, reminding him with lingering fear.
With a crackling sound, a blue arc of electricity flickered. The bull, unable to resist inertia, was struck directly by the small yet powerful military stun baton at the moment it brushed past Xu Le
At the foot of the hill, Feng Yu spat twice, standing with his hands on his hips on this side of the electronic fence, watching the bison on the opposite side, which were already exhausted. He fixed his gaze on the bison's hooves digging into the ground and its two sharp horns, panting as he said: "Do not be afraid, these bison have been confined for hundreds of thousands of years, they have long learned their lesson and do not dare to charge at this fence"
If HTD is true, then it is truly impartial... cough cough... The repair shop owner coughed, unable to hide his sarcasm. He threw the cigarette butt to the ground and extinguished it, saying: "Where do the rabbit and lamb meat from the black market on Bell Tower and *Map* Book Street come from?"
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Every planet has electronic fences that divide the fields outside the cities into numerous areas, safely protecting the wildlife. Any poaching activities will face the strictest penalties from the Federal Management Committee. The problem lies in the fact that this coexistence cannot be harmonious, especially for someone like Xu Lefengyu, who particularly enjoys eating meat—how can one feel happy when the meat is out of reach?
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In a certain sense, the two most stringent and thoroughly enforced laws in federal legislation are the First Amendment and the Endangered Species Act, which are also the two laws that the repair shop owner, Feng Yu, despises the most
"We do not sell to the black market." Feng Yu waved his hand and said decisively, "Even if HTD were to arrest us, at most it would just be a suspended sentence."
The origins of the First Charter are long lost to history and cannot be verified. Although it touches upon the most critical provisions for privacy protection, it seems that the existence of this charter has become a norm in the hearts of federal citizens, with no one raising any doubts. Perhaps the gradual development of civilization over hundreds of thousands of years has obscured many truths in the shadows of history.
HTD stands for the National Oceanic and Space Land Management Bureau. The name may seem intimidating, but it is actually a specialized agency established by the federal government in accordance with the Wildlife Protection Act, and it does wield considerable authority
Separated by an electronic fence, two individuals paused to observe the carefree herd of bison on the other side. The bison were not afraid of the humans beyond the wall; during their strolls, they often caught sight of these pitiful bipedal creatures confined within the enclosure, though it had been many years since any intimate contact had occurred. However, today the leader of the bison herd clearly sensed the hostility emanating from the two humans across the way, raising its massive head in a vigilant and defiant manner, the agitation in its eyes growing ever more pronounced.
With a loud thud, the bull fell onto the grass, stirring up some dust and grass clippings. Xu Le walked over to it, his face showing no signs of excitement, only vigilance.
Xu Le leaned against the wall, nodding weakly. The electronic walls on the planet were entirely made of exotic steel, equipped with a chip management system. Once subjected to excessive force, they would automatically discharge electricity. Countless years had passed, yet the electronic walls remained unscathed by wind and rain, showing no signs of rust or marks from books being knocked against them, which speaks volumes about their durability
If the people in the Federation were to learn that someone could bypass the electronic decoding and directly cross the electronic barrier known as the "Wall of Tears" by black market dealers, they would likely be so shocked that they would be left speechless. The Federation's electronic surveillance is omnipresent; why did this youth, who clearly crossed the border, not trigger a pulse from the chip in his neck, and why did the monitoring system not respond?
The vastness of the grassland allows the bull to run freely; anyone confined within an iron cage will inevitably feel anger
After all, having crossed the electronic barrier three times, Xu Le was not as worried as an ordinary criminal. He took a deep breath, spat twice into his palm, and in an instant transformed into a monkey. With astonishing speed and extremely agile and gentle techniques, he scaled the wall.
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"As per our usual practice, you handle the slaughtering of the cow, and I will keep watch," Uncle Feng Yu instructed as a matter of course
Uh... Xu Le had already resigned himself to his fate, walking dejectedly under the electronic fence. He instinctively touched the chip on the back of his neck, wondering if the electronic surveillance network here would notice a slight jump in a signal
But we are slaughtering... bison. Xu Le still felt a bit apprehensive, "No one has dared to sell that thing for several years."
Not bad. Feng Yu sat on the hillside, smiling as he watched the scene, secretly thinking that if the head of the Ministry of Defense's recruitment examination were not blind, he would surely be able to see the strength of this young man
Xu Le, panting heavily as he ran, was immensely impressed by the somewhat clumsy figure ahead of him. He thought to himself that the boss was truly remarkable, able to even provoke a bison. No wonder when he first got to know him, he often felt so angry that he couldn't even eat.
The Wildlife Protection Law represents another enigma in federal history, as many social activists have long been puzzled by why, within the federation, the status of wildlife and natural vegetation is significantly elevated above that of humans. Aside from resource extraction, the federation's civilization has made very limited alterations to the planet's surface, as if an invisible hand has been continuously urging this civilization to seek a more harmonious coexistence with nature
Only a few lowing sounds were heard, as Feng Yu imitated the sound of a bison, roaring towards the electronic fence. The leader of the bison herd was immediately enraged and charged towards the electronic fence. Following this, Feng Yu and Xu Le quickly ran along the fence, leading the bison far away to a small hillside, well away from the mine.