sjar Chapter 99 Encountering Danger
Chapter 99 Encountering Danger
Inside the cave, everyone was excitedly discussing the beastmen's advancement, unaware of the impending danger lurking outside.
In fact, it was an undeserved disaster.
Several different tribes live on this nearby plain.
Besides wolves, there are also lions, leopards, and others.
The arrival of this blizzard brought devastating disaster to some tribes.
They were not well prepared to begin with, as there was no high shaman in the tribe who could perform divination, so they knew nothing about the weather.
The heavy snowfall earlier served as a warning to them, and everyone then spent several days hunting nervously.
As the weather warmed up a bit, they relaxed their guard, little did they know that this was the calm before the storm.
Just a few days ago, a sudden blizzard struck, which made things even worse for them as they were already unprepared.
After the wolf pack was hit by a snowstorm, the leopard pack was also threatened by an avalanche.
However, since leopards are used to staying in trees and only return to their caves to rest at night, the leopard pack did not suffer severe damage.
However, the surviving leopards did not fare well.
Food became extremely scarce, and many leopards were weakened by hunger.
They realized that relying solely on tree shelters was not a sustainable way to survive.
Therefore, the leopard leader decided to lead the pack to find a new habitat.
During their arduous journey, they discovered a valley surrounded by mountains.
This area doesn't seem to have been severely affected by the blizzard, and it also has abundant water resources.
The leopards were overjoyed, believing it to be a gift from the Beast God.
But when they entered the valley, they found it already belonged to someone else. At the valley's entrance, the leopards smelled not only the scent of wolves, but also that of snakes and golden eagles.
The leopard clan chief was in a dilemma.
It seems that a large tribe inhabits the valley, a mixed group of various orcs, and they are not to be trifled with.
So he led his people to find a sheltered spot on the outskirts of the valley to check out the situation inside before making a decision.
The night was filled with the howling wind, as if trying to blow away all signs of life.
As usual, Ruan Mianmian opened the map before going to bed to check the surrounding situation and ensure the safety of herself and her companions.
However, when her gaze fell on the map, she discovered a startling fact—there were many leopards surrounding the entrance to her valley!
The leopards' figures appeared and disappeared in the darkness, silently guarding the entrance to the valley, seemingly waiting for the perfect moment to launch an attack.
Ruan Mianmian broke out in a cold sweat, her heart pounding wildly.
She immediately realized the gravity of the situation; if they didn't take action, they might face a terrible battle.
"Sen, Yu, something bad has happened! The valley is surrounded!" Ruan Mianmian's voice was filled with anxiety and fear.
As soon as she finished speaking, Sen, Yu, and many other little beastmen gathered around, their faces showing tension.
"What's wrong? What happened?" Sen asked anxiously.
Ruan Mianmian couldn't explain how she learned this information, because it involved the secrets of the system she possessed.
So she said vaguely, "Never mind how I know, there's a group of leopards gathered at the entrance of the valley, and I sense danger."
Her tone was firm and serious, hoping to draw everyone's attention.
Upon hearing the situation, Zhi hurriedly came over. When he heard that a leopard was surrounding the valley, he couldn't help but frown. Then he saw Zhi quickly begin to perform divination.
The divination results showed that the outcome was mixed, indicating that this time it was indeed very dangerous.
"Yu, do we have any other exits from our valley?" The only thing Ruan Mianmian could think of now was the help of the wolf clan, because they couldn't get through this crisis by relying solely on their own tribe.
While Yu was still thinking, Mi and Tu came out.
“Chief, on the other side of the lake, there’s a hole that was dug in the earth before. It leads to the plains,” Mi said, stepping forward.
Hearing this, Ruan Mianmian became happy.
"Mi, Tu, I have a task for you that I need your help with. Can you do it?"
Mi and Tu had been worried all night about not being able to demonstrate their abilities to the tribe, but when they heard Ruan Mianmian say this, they immediately responded, "Chief, is there anything we can do?"
"Tu, take Mi to the hole you dug before, then have Mi go out of the valley to the wolf clan to report that our tribe is in danger and we hope that the wolf warriors will come to our aid. Mi, you have speed ability, I believe you can handle this."
Ruan Mianmian decided to ask the wolf clan for help, and the best candidate now is Mi, who has the speed ability.
“No problem, I’m very fast, but chief, I don’t know where the wolf pack’s habitat is.”
Mimi was happy to be able to run errands, but he really didn't know the location.
"It's okay, I can give you the general direction."
Ruan Mianmian pointed to a mountain in the distance and said, "Wolves usually live on that mountain to the north. Just keep running in that direction and you'll find it. Remember, you have to be quick!"
Mi nodded, and after Meng moved the stone at the entrance of the cave, he and Tu ran quickly towards the other side of the lake.
Watching their departing figures, Ruan Mianmian's heart was filled with anticipation.
She hoped the wolf pack could arrive in time to help them through this crisis.
Then, Ruan Mianmian led Zhi to the stone chamber in the heart of the cave.
"Chief, the little beastmen can go on their own. I can help out from outside."
Looking at the calm and collected goddess, he spoke somewhat hastily.
Although he was a great shaman, he also possessed considerable combat power; otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to protect the then-weak Sen all the way from the swamp to the plains.
After hearing what Zhi said, Ruan Mianmian smiled and said to him, "Zhi, I'm entrusting the little ones in the clan to your care. Can you do it?"
Upon hearing this, tears welled up in his eyes, but he forced himself to say, "Don't worry, Chief, I'll take care of the little brats. I'll make sure you take good care of them all."
The little beastmen also sensed the tense atmosphere and stood there somewhat helplessly.
Ruan Mianmian gestured for Zhi to lead them inside quickly, and then prepared to have Meng seal the entrance to the cave.
The little black bear, Hei, tugged at Ruan Mianmian's trouser leg in fear and asked, "Chieftain, will you die?"
Looking at the balance in the system and the weapons in the store, Ruan Mianmian said, "Don't worry, just stay behind the mountain with the Great Witch. I'll come pick you up after this is over."
After saying that, he pushed the little beastmen towards the back of the cave.
Sen remained silent, standing behind Ruan Mianmian. As long as he was there, his little female would be safe.
At this moment, Ruan Mianmian didn't care about being exposed. She hurriedly bought bag after bag of steamed buns from the system to feed them, in case the little beastmen went hungry.
Mori, Tomo, and Yu couldn't help but widen their eyes upon seeing this.
What are these? I know they are food, but I don't know what they are made of.
"I know, take these steamed buns to the stone chamber and let the little beastmen eat them when they are hungry. They can be eaten directly without fire."
Ruan Mianmian had each little beastman carry a bag of steamed buns, and then pushed them into the heart of the cave.
After they all went inside, they suddenly moved all the stones in the cave over there, completely blocking the path.
At least on the surface, the cave is just a pile of rocks, and there's no indication of anything unusual about what's behind it.
Meanwhile, the leopards at the entrance to the valley also seemed to have noticed something amiss.
They began to stir, preparing to launch an attack into the valley...