GBP Chapter 429 Awkwardness
Chapter 429 Awkwardness
The Zhonghe people sat around the campfire, holding steaming hot meat soup in their hands, carefully blowing away the foam on the surface, and then taking a small sip.
The rich and delicious flavor instantly filled their mouths, offering a sense of comfort to their weary bodies.
However, when they looked around and saw the rich and warm cave, a wave of sorrow washed over them.
Today, their people still huddle in those drafty caves, where the cold wind relentlessly assaults their fragile bodies, causing them to shiver incessantly.
The orcs of the Eastern tribes not only have abundant food, but also are protected from the cold winds and have warm caves, which is quite enviable.
The little orc who brought the soup earlier had a cheerful and innocent smile on his face. His bright eyes and rosy cheeks showed that he was healthy and full of energy.
In stark contrast to the little ones in their tribe, who were huddled together pitifully, their hands and feet blue and purple from prolonged exposure to the cold, their faces red and cracked.
Looking at the huge difference before him, Zhonghe's heart was filled with unease for a long time.
He might have felt indignant about this gap, believing that he could catch up as long as he worked hard.
But at this moment, faced with such a huge gap in strength, he suddenly realized that sometimes acknowledging the strength of others is not an easy thing.
If the Eastern tribes were only slightly stronger than them, he might still feel resentful and want to catch up; but the reality is that their strength far exceeds what they can achieve, making it difficult for him to even have the thought of comparing himself to them.
"Sigh..." Zhonghe sighed helplessly, shook his head, and muttered to himself, "There's really no need to make any more pointless comparisons. There's simply no comparison between us!"
After saying that, he silently took another big gulp of meat soup, trying to use the warmth to dispel the chill in his heart.
After a while, Yong came over to ask if they had recovered. If there were no problems now, he would take them to their leader to discuss matters.
Upon hearing this, Zhong picked up the bowl without hesitation and drank the steaming, fragrant broth in one gulp.
He then quickly stood up, dusted off non-existent dust from his body, and said loudly, "I'm all right here now, and I can go with you to pay my respects to the chief."
Upon hearing Zhong's words, Yong, who was standing to the side, couldn't help but feel a stirring in his heart.
Based on his understanding of the Chinese, he felt there was a subtle flaw in the statement, but he did not point it out on the spot. He simply nodded slightly in agreement.
Then, Yong turned around and instructed his people to take good care of the ape-beastmen who had come with Zhong. After making the arrangements, he led Zhong toward the depths of the cave.
Throughout the journey, Zhong's curious eyes never stopped, constantly looking around and carefully examining this mysterious and enormous cave.
The interior of the cave was cleverly divided into several different areas, each of which seemed to have its own unique purpose and function.
Every now and then, other orcs would pass by and greet Yong warmly. Yong would always smile and politely respond to these fellow orcs.
Moreover, strong orcs guarded every corner of the cave. They were serious-looking, with sharp eyes, vigilantly watching their surroundings, as if no movement could escape their watchful eyes.
Further inside, they were surprised to find many lively and adorable little beastmen in the cave.
These little creatures ran and played carefree everywhere, their laughter echoing throughout the cave.
His eyes lit up especially when he saw the huge sandpit not far away.
A group of little animals were playing happily in the sandpit. Some were playing in the sand, while others were chasing and frolicking, creating a lively scene.
Looking at the innocent smiles of the little ones, Zhong couldn't help but think of the little ones in his own clan. If he could bring them here to play together, it would surely be a lot of fun!
Thinking of this, a faint smile involuntarily appeared on Zhong's face, the slightly upturned corners of his mouth seeming to express his inner joy and satisfaction.
As they ventured deeper into the cave, the surrounding temperature showed no signs of decreasing; on the contrary, it gradually increased.
Zhong couldn't help but feel a little surprised, and thought to himself, "Why is this place so unusual?"
However, Zhong was unaware of the reason behind it. In reality, although Ruan Mianmian possessed the ability to transform into a half-beast, she was still essentially human. The fear of the cold was deeply ingrained in human genes and was difficult to erase.
Therefore, the area where Ruan Mianmian stayed for a long time had an unusually large number of fire crystals, which naturally caused the temperature in this area to rise steadily.
Just then, Yong led Zhong forward. Finally, Zhong met Ruan Mianmian and the others as he had hoped.
At this moment, Ruan Mianmian sat upright in the main seat, her demeanor dignified and majestic. Behind her, Sen stood straight like an impregnable fortress, exuding an aura of awe.
Standing beside Ruan Mianmian were Zhi, Shi, Hui, Ya, and others.
In addition, looking around, you can see chieftains from various tribes in the East, some with serious expressions and others with smiles, each with their own unique characteristics.
When I first saw this magnificent scene, I couldn't help but feel a strange sense of embarrassment.