diskusbooks Chapter 413 Time Flies So Fast
Chapter 413 Time Flies So Fast
Just as the entire tribe was busily preparing for winter, winter, like a giant slowly approaching, gradually drew near to the land.
As the first delicate snowflake drifted down from the horizon, the Great Shaman solemnly summoned the orcs and solemnly announced the official arrival of winter.
At this moment, the cave wall, built through a long period of effort, now stands tall. Not only is this wall sturdy and solid, but it has also been further reinforced by the earth-elemental beastmen who possess the ability to manipulate soil.
It is no exaggeration to say that with this impregnable wall as a barrier, the biting cold wind can never penetrate the cave even a little bit.
In addition, the meticulous Ruan Mianmian also ingeniously designed and built a chimney specifically for venting smoke.
In this way, even if the orcs in the tribe still rely on roasting meat to make a living during the long, cold winter, they don't have to worry about the danger of being poisoned by the carbon monoxide produced by the burning charcoal.
Just then, the beastmen from the hyena, beaver, and jackal tribes stared at the magnificent and enormous wall before them, speechless with astonishment.
Looking back on that winter last year, when I was tormented by the severe cold and hunger, the painful memories are still as clear as yesterday.
Faced with this scene, the beastmen couldn't help but feel a sense of wonder: they were all tribes, so why were there such vast differences between them?
However, they soon felt relieved and began to sincerely rejoice that they had made a wise choice—to resolutely join this powerful and warm tribe.
Ruan Mianmian's two cubs have grown quite a bit, and Sen would take them out to fly for a while every day. One was to train their flying ability, and the other was to train their special abilities.
Sen himself possesses dual abilities of ice and fire, while Xiao Jin and Xiao Hong are one fire and one water, respectively.
As for the hawk, it seemed to have become attached to the valley and refused to leave ever since Ruan Mianmian rescued it. It even built a nest in a large tree in the valley, and Ruan Mianmian tacitly allowed its existence.
The snow was falling heavier and heavier outside, and Ruan Mianmian stood anxiously at the entrance of the cave, looking out. Her children and Sen hadn't returned yet; she didn't know where they had gone to play.
Just as Ruan Mianmian was extremely anxious, several small black dots appeared in the distant sky.
As they drew closer, Ruan Mianmian finally saw that it was Sen carrying the two children back.
She hurried to greet him, scolding, "Why are you so late? I was so worried!"
Sen landed, shook off the snow, and said, "We encountered a herd of snow deer today. We were thinking of catching a few to supplement the tribe's meal, so we chased them a bit too far."
The two little ones also rushed into Ruan Mianmian's arms, chattering about the fun they had chasing the snow deer.
Now that the orcs have returned to their tribe, and with nightfall approaching, the cave doors can be closed.
Now that the tribe has gained quite a few orcs, the cave entrance and the earthen bed inside the cave have also been enlarged considerably.
Fortunately, it was expanded a lot this spring, otherwise this cave might not be able to hold so many orcs!
After dinner, Ruan Mianmian held her usual meeting.
This year, many new people joined the tribe. With winter approaching, Ruan Mianmian naturally had to reiterate the tribe's rules.
"Winter is just around the corner. Although we have enough food stored in our cave, we must still be careful to conserve it," Ruan Mianmian said seriously, looking around at everyone.
The orcs nodded in agreement, knowing this principle well, as they still vividly remembered the days of hunger and cold they had endured.
"Also, the night watch arrangements remain unchanged, but since the weather is getting colder, the watch time for each group will be shortened a bit, so as not to let them get cold."
Sen added, "If anyone finds any damage to the wall or chimney, please report it immediately for repair. This is related to the safety of all of us."
Ruan Mianmian continued, "If new members of the clan have any difficulties or don't understand something, they can ask the older members of the clan at any time. We are a big family and should take care of each other."
At the end of the meeting, Ruan Mianmian's gaze softened: "Although this winter is cold, as long as we are united, we will definitely get through it safely. Everyone, please get some rest."
The beastmen dispersed in an orderly fashion, each returning to their earthen beds to rest. Looking at the heartwarming scene, Ruan Mianmian felt a deep sense of satisfaction; she believed the tribe would only get better.