Chapter 470 (2/2)

The people mining fire crystals had suddenly met some Fox people. Both parties met in the tunnel and almost broke out into war- especially the Mountain Wind people whose eyes were ablaze and bloodshot. These were now their mortal enemies, they were about to attack when someone above ground warned, “The king beast is here!”

Immediately, both sides turned and ran back towards their own caves. The Fox tribe ran back to their cave, the Flaming Horns back to theirs. After hiding for a while, they realised the king beast was only taking a stroll and did not approach the mines. Then they returned to the tunnel again. This time, they did not meet the Fox tribe again.

The Mountain Wind Chief, Lanmu, told his men to ignore the Fox tribesmen first. Yes, revenge must be taken but this matter was more important. They did not have much time left.

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“Chief, what do we do?”

Within the Fox cave, a Fox warrior’s face darkened as he asked the Fox chief, who was silent.

They were hiding in the Shen tribe’s cave. When they heard the king beast’s cries, they knew their cave would be gone. While they were relieved not to be there, they were also heartbroken for they knew it was going to be horrible news. When the beast left, they hid a little longer and then came over only to see a cave full of frozen people with no signs of life.

When they came over to the pit, they discovered evidence of mining activities that extended into the tunnel. As they walked, they saw tribesmen from the three other tribes.

The fire crystals they had worked so hard to mine were stolen by the three other tribes!

“Why can’t the beast roar into the Flaming Horn cave?” complained the Fox warrior.

However, they also understood in their hearts that they were the ones who provoked the beast first. Especially the few miners- they didn’t just touch the best, they'd pried out its scales! Although it was a very small piece, it was still an insult to the beast. Not sure if this was the reason why the King Beast specifically targeted and killed everyone in their cave.

Speaking of regret, the one who regretted this the most was naturally the Fox chief. The fox tribesmen had fought with the Shen people in their cave and almost broke off the partnership. The only reason why the Shen chief swallowed his pride was because they knew they weren’t as smart as the Fox tribe. If they wanted to leave alive, they still had to rely on the Foxes.

What now?

No one knew.

“If we don’t have an idea, why don’t we observe Mountain Wind and the rest,” said the lady next to the Fox chief after some thought. “We definitely can’t fight the beast, we know that from the people who froze to death. But what if there’s a bait?”

The fox chief’s eyes flashed. “You mean to let those people attract the beast’s attention and then we run off on our own?”

“Yes.”

“That is a good idea, but I don't want to leave the fire crystals behind!” No one would. All these crystals were so close to them, would they be wasting this opportunity?

The Fox and Shen tribe discussed once again and decided to mine for the fire crystals first and then look for an opportunity to betray Flaming Horn and the rest. That would be their cue to run off.

The plan was good but as they mined, the scouts watching the Flaming Horn cave reported that those people had left the cave.

“They left?” There were so many crystals left, the beast was still strolling outside occasionally, why would they leave now?

“It has stopped snowing, the winds stopped too. Perhaps they decided to take this opportunity to leave.” The Shen chief was hesitant. Should they leave too? But there were so many crystals here. Right now, they were making larger progress than they did before.

HE could not bear to leave this place behind.

“Then… we’ll dig for a few more days?” suggested the Fox chief. However, he was thinking fast. They didn’t have Flaming Horn as bait but there were still other people. After they finished digging, they could just use these as bait.

That was why as the three tribes left, neither Fox nor Shen followed. They continued mining. The ones Fox recruited with the promise of salt also knew of the fire crystals now. At this point, they would not be willing to leave either.

Looking at these people, fully focused on the fire crystals, the fox chief and the lady beside him looked at each other, slightly smirking. The ones who’d lost all sense of reason were the easiest to manipulate. They were the best bait.

At this moment, Flaming Horn, Taihe and Mountain Wind trekked out of the cave towards the white pieces of land.

There was already a seven-meter thick layer of snow where the king beast had cleared. This layer of snow was taller than a house.

It was very difficult to travel across this place.

“Will we meet the beast?” asked Duo Kang.