Traveling through the world of beasts, making a living

Chapter 179 Looking for the Old Man

"Everyone, let's eat something first, and then go look for it. We're in urgent need of food here. If more people come together to look for it, we'll have a better chance. We also have to be on guard against sneak attacks from the men in black! Hey..."

"Then listen to the clan leader. Eat something first, then go!"

The group walked to the open-air square, and everything they saw made them tearful. In the square, the orcs were either sitting or standing, and everyone's face was filled with fatigue and sadness.

When the food was distributed, Mengmeng, Ruirui, and Hanzi's eyes sparkled with tears. What kind of food was this? Some shriveled fruits, some even half-rotten. Some wooden bowls were filled with water made from steamed grass, which tasted astringent and bitter. The adults had no appetite. Only a few starving little beastmen wolfed down the food.

At this time, a little female walked up to the patriarch and pulled at the corner of his clothes.

"Grandpa Chief, I miss my mother..." The little female's eyes were empty, tears welling up in her eyes, "When will my mother come back?"

The clan leader hugged the little girl with a distressed look on his face and comforted her, "Don't be afraid, child. Your mother will definitely come back. We must be strong and wait for her together."

A low sob echoed from the crowd, a tragic scene that forced people to face reality. However, amidst the ruins, a spark of hope still flickered.

Bixi, as the leader, asked the patriarch very embarrassedly;

"Chief, the White Tiger is quite capable in combat and should be quite good at hunting. Why is it living in such poverty? It only eats grass and rotten fruit!"

The tribe leader was also extremely embarrassed, his face flushed red as he stammered, "To be honest, we used to have abundant resources here, but over the past 20 snow seasons, the wild beasts have basically become extinct. Some herbivorous tribes still knew how to farm, so not many orcs starved to death, but they were all swallowed up and slaughtered by more powerful forces. We used to be a large tribe, but we were harassed and invaded by the men in black. Most of the adult males were killed in battle, and the females of any beauty were abducted! The rest are old, weak, sick, and insecure, and our lives are in danger!"

The clan leader wiped away his tears with both hands. The crying in the crowd also rose and fell. Most people were grief-stricken and heartbroken!

"Long Qing, Long Sha, take out some food and share it with the cubs here! We won't eat it. Thank you, Chief, for your hospitality. Shan, you lead the way, we're leaving now!"

The three cubs also took out food from their own animal hide bags and shared it with the neighboring little beastmen. When the White Tigers saw the meat, their eyes lit up and their mouths watered, but no one started to fight for it!

Bixi nodded and patted Shan's shoulder. "Your tribe has a very positive spirit, and the leader is a good leader!"

The orcs who received the food thanked the strange guests one after another, their eyes full of gratitude. Shan led the group out of the White Tiger Tribe and embarked on a journey to the mysterious land.

Along the way, they passed through dense forests and crossed turbulent rivers. Bixi and the others discovered that this continent seemed to have suffered some kind of disaster, with desolate and dilapidated scenes everywhere. It was somewhat similar to the previous northern continent.

On the way, they encountered other tribes. These tribes were in even more difficult situations than the White Tiger Tribe, and some were even on the verge of extinction. Bixi was filled with sympathy and determination, and he secretly made up his mind to find a way to resolve all these difficulties.

"I hope this trip goes smoothly, that we can find the old man as soon as possible and solve the mystery of the sacred stone!"

Bixi held hope in her heart, carrying Mengmeng on her back. The group followed closely behind Shan. Yunfei frowned and quietly asked Bixi:

"Second Patriarch, I don't understand what's written in this ancient book. I'll put it away for you!"

Bixi took the ancient book and handed it to the cute baby sitting on her shoulder. The cute baby opened it carefully and exclaimed in surprise.

"Father, these runes are similar to the ones on Brother Yutu's body, and there are other strange characters!"

"Oh! Is this the case?"

Bixi put the cute cub down, picked up the ancient book, and said to everyone:

"Everyone, you've had a hard time traveling! Let's rest here for a while, eat something, and drink some water before we continue!"

Everyone stopped and formed a circle. Everyone took out food from their own animal skin bag and started chewing on it. Shan was very tactful and walked to the other side, but was grabbed by Yunfei.

"Where are you going?"

"I'll wait for you over there!" Shan licked his cracked lips. Although there was desire in his eyes, his reason stopped him!

"Let's eat together and drink some water first!"

Shan looked at the water bag and a roasted beast leg handed to him, and took them with trembling hands.

"thanks, thanks!"

"Eat! Shan, you are a good child!"

Bixi flipped through the ancient book thoughtfully, realizing that this mysterious book might be the key to solving the mystery. However, the meaning of the runes and the strange text confused him.

During the break, Bixi shared the discovery of the ancient book with his companions and decided to be extra careful in the next adventure and look for more clues.

As they set out again, the atmosphere in the mountains grew increasingly eerie. The wind howled, and dust filled the sky, as if a mysterious force was blocking their progress.

But Bixi and the others did not retreat. They supported each other and moved forward towards their goal firmly. Shan turned his head to Bixi.

"Lord Bixi, we'll be there once we cross this forest. Whether we can find the old man depends entirely on luck!"

"Don't worry, we've always had good luck! We even had some small adventures!"

Ruirui, who usually doesn't talk much, spoke at this time, attracting everyone to look at him. Ruirui lifted his hair awkwardly.

"Don't be envious! I'm a lucky star!"

Everyone moved forward in the difficult environment, and was infected by the confidence of the little ones, and quickened their pace!

Suddenly, a strange sound came from the front, like the whistling of wind blowing through a hollow cave. Everyone looked ahead cautiously, only to see a fog covering the road.

"What's going on?" Yun Fei asked with a frown.

"It looks like a barrier." Bixi carefully observed the fog, trying to find a way to break through.

At this time, Shan stepped forward with determination in his eyes, "Let me try." He stretched out his hands, circulated the spiritual power in his body, and a faint light emanated from his hands.

The light gradually merged into the fog. At first, there was no change, but as Shan continued to work hard, the fog began to slowly dissipate.

"Well done, Shan!" A hint of appreciation flashed in Bixi's eyes.

The group continued on their way, finally emerging from the forest. Before them lay an ancient ruin, its walls covered in the marks of time. They cautiously entered the ruins, hoping to find the wise old man.