Chapter 463 (2/2)

In this blizzard and lowest temperature they’d ever experienced, they finally arrived. While they did not have to launch into war immediately, they also did not have a place to stay.

The Taihe and Mountain Wind tribes had arrived almost the same time. They came over to check on Flaming Horn’s cave but didn’t expect that not only did they arrive early, but they were also living well-- at least their living conditions were good compared to theirs. They did not want much, just a place to hide from the elements and rest. Their men could barely walk in a straight line. If they fought now, most of them would die.

Zheng Luo pursed his lips, not knowing how lucky Flaming horn was. The Fox tribe must’ve been the ones who scattered the poison. If it wasn’t for the weather, their cave would have been poisoned too. Then they’d have to face the problem of clearing a collapsed cave AND inhaling poisonous fumes.

Such evil people!

“You all should come in. Although it’s going to be a squeeze, the cave is big enough. Right, do you have any more firewood in your caves? Bring some over,” said Zheng Luo.

Hearing Zheng Luo’s words, the two chiefs heaved a sigh and quickly said, “I’ll ask. We’ll bring over if we find any.”

The poison had already seeped into the salt underground, it was going to take a while to scrape off the top layer. It was best to take shelter there in this weather.

Zheng Luo made his people give them space. No matter what, they were allies. Helping them was the same as helping themselves.

Soon, Taihe and Mountain Wind’s chiefs brought their men over. When they looked at the Flaming Horn tribe’s faces, then looked at their own dishevelled, depressed army, the chiefs were frustrated. The hatred towards Fox and Shen became deeper on this day.

It was a squeeze for three thousand people in one salt cave. If it wasn’t for the fact that they had two deep layers in the cave, they would not be able to fit so many. They made way for a walkway leading to the left side of the cave entrance. This made moving around easier and emergencies would be easier to deal with. Just like that, everyone was pressing up against each other in the cave.

Taihe and Mountain Wind brought over some firewood. They also had hidden stashes that the Fox people did not take. They brought over everything they had.

However, it still wasn’t much. No one knew how long this weather would last. They must be careful. Other than to cook, they could not light fires. Thank goodness Flaming Horn had glowing rocks so they did not have to sit in the dark.

There were many people and the cave was deep, hence the air thinned. When they dug the mines, this problem was solved with several air vents. However, in the beginning, the Flaming Horns had blocked these holes due to cold winds. Now with so many people, breathing had become more difficult. It took some effort to unblock these vents due to the additional snow layer.

It was still stuffy in the cave but there was one benefit--- it was warm.

However,...

“What’s that smell?”

“Who farted?!”

“Eh, brother? Did you step in some poop?”

…

Everyone had been travelling in a hurry, no one cleaned much. As a result, there was a layer of filth on them, even after the pelting of snow. Now that they rested in the cave, plus the poor air ventilation, the smell of sweat, feet, fart and animal hide mixed together instantly.

However, it was still better than enduring salt poison. To the Taihe and Mountain Wind people, this was the most comfortable they’d been since the weather changed.

Since the Flaming Horn and Taihe people were familiar with each other, they quickly started chatting. Although they usually fought, in general, they had been in a cooperative relationship. Now that they were in a disaster together, they felt like comrades. Someone started to curse the Fox and Shen tribes, then suddenly the entire cave did the same. Even the previously quiet Mountain Wind tribe joined in. The cave erupted in all sorts of curse words unique to each tribe.

The Taihe and Mountain Wind chiefs were led by Zheng Luo inside the cave to see the crystals for themselves. Now that they confirmed the existence of the crystals, the two chiefs were less worried.

All three chiefs personally started mining crystals themselves. They were all upset but could not launch a war. All they could do was vent their anger on mining crystals.

More crystals would mean quicker recovery for their people too.