The giant rat's mannerisms were almost exactly the same as a human's, including the human-like expression on its face.
Zhang Xiaofang shuddered as he recalled Old Zhang's words.
The direction of evolution was unpredictable, and there were all kinds of strange abilities. Some evolved in the direction of anthropomorphization.
In fact, the ferocious looking beasts were not scary. What was scary was the other species that could blend into human society. They could stab you in the back at any time.
Rats could be said to be one of the most successful creatures on Earth. Whether it was the polar regions or the barren deserts, they could be found everywhere. At the same time, they were also parasitic animals in human society. After years of contact, human behavior and methods were deeply engraved in their genes.
The subjective will of life would affect the growth of genes. They would always evolve in the direction that they thought was the strongest. These animals would gradually understand human language after interacting with humans for a long time. They would even transform into human form and become as intelligent as demons. They were the best at charming people.
Among the countless species of beasts, demonic beasts were the scariest. Not only could they learn human physical skills and technology, but they could even create their own civilization.
Zhang Xiaofang clenched his fists. He had to at least run back to the house to get his weapon.
However, at that moment, a sense of danger emerged from the bottom of his heart. His body instinctively leaned to the side. With a rip, the clothes on his shoulder were torn. He did not have time to think and hurriedly threw himself forward before looking behind him.
A large hole appeared in the wall behind him, and a giant rat with black fur appeared behind him silently. Traces of blood could be clearly seen on its sharp claws that were shining with a cold light. The rat's sharp face revealed a look of astonishment, as if it was wondering why its sneak attack did not succeed.
There was not only one giant rat. There was a black one and a white one. Zhang Xiaofang's heart was filled with fear, but it was not because of his sixth sense. He had been successfully attacked by the giant rat. The giant rat's front claws were more than ten centimeters long. Even if he did not die, he would be seriously injured.
The black-furred giant rat licked the blood on its claws. It let out a strange cry and threw itself at him again.
Strangely, the other rats did not cooperate with the attack. Instead, they retreated in a big circle. The white-furred giant rat in the middle squatted down, as if it was ready to watch a show.
The giant rat was very fast. Zhang Xiaofang roared and did not retreat. Instead, he moved forward and kicked the giant rat's chest. The giant rat did not seem to be very intelligent. It did not dodge the kick.
"Bang!"
He felt as if he had kicked an iron plate. His calf hurt from the impact, but the giant rat only took two steps back and pounced on him again as if nothing had happened.
Zhang Xiaofang no longer hesitated. He turned around and ran. His body weight gave him great strength. His kick could even penetrate a steel plate. However, the giant rat did not react at all. It was obvious that this thing was a vicious beast, and not just any vicious beast. It was not something that could be dealt with by human strength.
He had only taken a few steps when a pure white shadow suddenly appeared in front of him. It was a giant white rat. Its pure white fur shone like silk under the moonlight, and a pair of small eyes that did not match its head looked at him calmly.
Zhang Xiaofang gritted his teeth and increased his speed. His left and right feet pushed forward as he executed the Forward Punch. This was the simplest type of physical skill, and also the most effective physical skill in actual combat.
However, just as the fist was about to hit the giant rat, it suddenly laughed and dodged away. A series of squeaks came out of its mouth as it retreated into the darkness. The group of rats also squeaked in response and retreated into the darkness.
Only the black-furred giant rat was unwilling, but it did not dare to disobey. It slowly left.
Zhang Xiaofang let out a sigh of relief. He was also a little confused.
Looking in the direction that the rats had left, a cool breeze blew past. It was as if nothing had happened that night.
Early the next morning, he went to report to the authorities. A large group of garrison soldiers came to investigate the scene, but they did not believe him at all. Even the most sensitive military dogs did not smell anything strange.
Not only did the army not discover anything, but the neighbors also did not hear anything. Although Zhang Xiaofang did not deliberately call for help last night, the roars of the rats were actually quite loud. This was really strange.
When he arrived at school, Zhang Xiaofang was not in the mood to listen to class. His mind was filled with the image of the giant white rat's evil expression. This must be the demonic beast that Old Zhang had mentioned. How should he deal with it? The garrison soldiers could not even find a clue. It must be too weak. He was afraid that he would have to find a physical trainer.
The last class in the morning was Teacher Yu's class. As the class approached the end, it was time for the extracurricular story.
Teacher Yu stroked his beard and said in a hoarse voice, "Students, you will be going to the factory for training soon. In the future, you won't be able to see each other for a long time. Today's story is free for you to choose. Of course, you can also ask questions about other aspects. What would you like to hear?"
A boy in the front row with glasses casually asked, "Teacher Yu, do you think there are really extraterrestrial creatures?"
This boy with glasses was very famous in school. His name was Qian Yuan, and he was good at abacus arithmetic. He was the most popular person in school.
Qian Yuan's father was a servant in the City Lord's mansion. He could often learn from his father that ordinary people could not. Knowledge and information were too precious.
At this moment, the entire class calmed down. Mankind's understanding of the universe had always been improving. Even after the apocalyptic cataclysm, knowledge about the universe was still preserved. In fact, the concept of extraterrestrial creatures had long been circulating among the people. However, it was a taboo. There were no written records, and it could not be talked about in public.
Teacher Yu pondered for a moment and replied, "As far as I know, there are no extraterrestrial creatures in this world. Therefore, there is no story to tell."
Qian Yuan had only asked casually. He did not expect the old man to answer so firmly. He shook his head in disbelief and said, "Teacher, is our universe infinitely big? Since the universe is infinitely big, then the probability of extraterrestrial creatures appearing should also be infinitely high. Therefore, there must be extraterrestrial creatures."
Teacher Yu smiled and said, "That's right. Anything in the face of an infinite probability will become inevitable …"
As he spoke, he picked up a piece of chalk and crushed it hard. A burst of white powder fell. He pointed at the powder on the ground and said, "From a macroscopic point of view, the universe is indeed infinitely big. However, from a microscopic point of view, these powders are also infinitely big. Then, can there be life in these powders?"
Qian Yuan obviously could not understand. He scratched his head and said, "Are the powders also infinitely big?"
"To be exact, they are infinitely small. Alright, this is not a story. Choose another one."
In the eyes of the students, Teacher Yu looked like a stubborn old man. His lectures made them sleepy. However, it was true that he knew everything and knew everything. Today, they had to find a question to baffle him.
While the classroom was filled with discussions, Teacher Yu's gaze was fixed on the powders in his hands.
A world in a grain of sand, a paradise in a flower.
Holding infinity in both hands, an instant was eternity.
The life journey of every life seemed so weak and weak in the cycle of time and space. It was as small as a drop in the ocean.
However, the evolution of life had no end. Matter also developed eternally. The future had infinite possibilities.
To him, it was not just evolution. It was an increase in his understanding of himself and the world.
In the four-dimensional space, everything was seen in three dimensions. He could see from many directions, even from the past and the future.
When anything was born, its signal would appear and the final outcome would be revealed.
In the four-dimensional universe, time was no longer just a concept. It was a real existence. He could see the future and even the past from it!
If there was a day when he could understand the mysteries of the four-dimensional space and become a four-dimensional life form, then everything in the universe would no longer be a secret. He would be a saint who could see the past and the future!