Any member of the Yi family who was slightly better at divination would feel an indescribable sense of danger. It was not the type that would destroy them but it would always distract them from other things. Their minds would be in turmoil but the divination would not yield any results.
This was a very unpleasant feeling. For the Yi family who prided themselves on being able to see into the future, this was like a knife hanging over their heads.
This year's snowstorm was like a slap to their faces. Ever since the weather became like this, many people had paid the Yi family handsomely for a hint but there was a limit to what the Yi family could do.
The arrival of the Fox chief was, without a doubt, another way for them to vent their frustrations. It also gave them a hint to ease their discomfort.
Perhaps it was because of the Yanjiao people that they felt threatened?
Didn't the one from the Yi family make a prophecy? The aristocrats of the six tribes had been worried about what the prophecy was referring to. The last time the Yanjiao people came to the Royal City, they sent the Linlu chief flying with one blow and destroyed the Royal City gates. This was enough to strike fear into the people of the Royal City. Back then, some people had linked the Yanjiao people to the previous divination results and suggested that Yanjiao was a threat but most people did not believe it.
But now, after hearing the Fox chief's words, the Yi family began to plan. The next day, the head of the Yi family went to the palace to discuss with the king and the other aristocrats.
To them, if there was a threat, they had to nip it in the bud. They could not give it a chance to grow. When that young man from Yanjiao destroyed the Royal City gates, some people had already begun to speculate. Now, there was an even bigger problem.
"The Yanjiao people can predict the weather more accurately?!"
"Forget about the weather. Can the Yanjiao people really fight against a beast king?!" This was something to be wary of. With such a dangerous tribe around, they could not help but feel uneasy when they thought about the divination conclusion that "the world will be divided after a long time and the world will be united after a long time".
Inside the palace, the atmosphere was heavy. Once a cloud of suspicion formed in one's heart, it would be difficult to disperse. This was especially true for those who had been suspicious for a long time. Now that they finally found a suspected breakthrough, they would definitely not give up.
If the Yanjiao people knew what these people were talking about, they would probably vomit blood. Bullshit! If they could fight against the beast king, why would they give up so much high-quality salt and fire crystals?!
However, once these people think you're a threat, it's hard to convince them otherwise.
…
The cold winter will pass.
This winter came early and ferociously, but it also left late.
When the wind and snow finally stopped, when the sun finally broke through the thick dark clouds and shone on the earth, the people who had been gloomy for a long time looked up to the sky and roared.
The weather turned sunny, and winter was officially over. The temperature rose quickly, not giving people enough time to adjust.
The tribesmen were clearing the thick snow. In fact, most of it had already been cleared by Shao Xuan. In most places, the snow was knee-deep. These were all cleared by Shao Xuan when he was practicing. The densely populated areas were also cleaned every day, so they did not have to deal with the melting snow.
Water was dripping from the eaves, and everywhere in the tribe was wet. The patrolling warriors were reluctant to leave as they watched the ice brick sentry post slowly melt. They had not had enough fun, but relatively speaking, they still preferred warmer weather. That way, they could go out and hunt.
The melting snow made the river in front of the tribe rise a lot. The people near the foot of the mountain had to move up. There was a lot of water in many places in the forest. It was inconvenient to go out and hunt. However, the large amount of stagnant water also caused some animals to come out of their burrows to hide. The soldiers also encountered many small beasts as they walked around the area.
The ducks that had been frozen all winter rushed out of the duck shed. They were not afraid of the cold. They jumped into the river or flew into the forest.
The person who took care of the duck shed finally saw the fat duck.
The fat duck walked out with a group of similar looking green furballs. It looked at everyone with caution, but did not attack.
"Thirty-one. Not one is missing," the person said happily. "Hey, what are the ducklings eating?"
Shao Xuan looked over. "It's probably an earthworm …"
Before Shao Xuan could finish the word "earthworm", he saw a thumb-sized worm being pecked by the green furry balls. It opened its mouth full of sharp teeth.
"Probably an insect that crawled out from the ground." Shao Xuan could only say so. He did not know what these earthworm-like insects were called. They had never crawled out before. Now, they were probably forced out by the melting snow.
There were also some wriggling or crawling insects that came out from the river in front of the tribe. The river rose and flooded what used to be the ground. Now, these insects were scrambling to climb higher. This was a great advantage for the ducks.
The fat duck led the thirty-one green furballs to peck at the rising river. They ate what the other ducks ate. They ate what the other ducks did not eat.
With this group of ducks, the people in the tribe did not have to kill the insects themselves. The ducks jumped around the river bank. Some even fought for food.
The weather turned warm quickly. Yesterday, they were still wearing thick furs. Today, they only wore their usual hunting clothes. The people who worked were sweating all over.
"This weather is too strange," said Shao Xuan.
He did not know what this weather change meant.
Since the weather was really warm, winter was over. The tribe would hold their annual ceremony. However, the shamaness was distracted. Not only was she distracted, but so was Chief Zheng Luo. He often stood at the top of the mountain and looked into the distance.
Shao Xuan knew that they were waiting for news. They were waiting for the people who left in winter to bring back good news. Even if they did not make it this time, what if the next winter was the same? Then they could seize the opportunity.
However, Shao Xuan had a feeling that the shamaness and the chief's plan might not work.
Two days later, all the snow in the tribe was cleared. The wet ground was much drier after three days of sun. The river receded quickly too. No one knew where the water went.
The river in front of the tribe was connected to another river outside. It was blocked by something, so the dangerous creatures in the other river could not come over. However, the water flowed. Now, the rising river was obviously receding every day. In a few days, it would reach the water level before winter.
That night, the ceremony went on as usual. The people who were sent out in winter had not returned. This was within everyone's expectations. It took time to travel, and it took even longer to travel in the snow.
This year's ceremony was especially quiet. The shamaness and the chief were not in the mood. Those who knew were also distracted. However, for the ceremony and to respect their ancestors, they temporarily put aside their emotions. Even if they wanted to think about something, they would have to wait until the ceremony was over.
As the shamaness chanted, the flames in the fire pit rose.
The heat of the flames chased away the remaining chill of the night.
Shao Xuan's bone ornaments also reacted. They were almost connected to the flames in the fire pit. The rising flames gradually formed a flame giant.
The tribe was no longer surprised by the appearance of this flame giant. However, this time, the flame giant gave Shao Xuan a different feeling.
The power of inheritance in his body did not run wild. In other words, the flame giant's appearance was the result of the bone ornaments' own power. It was similar to the previous ceremonies. It was not under Shao Xuan's control.
After seeing the flame giant, the people in the tribe all knelt down. Even the most arrogant warriors and the elders who liked to throw tantrums knelt down respectfully. Especially the warriors who went to the salt mines with Zheng Luo. They were especially pious. Without the protection of their ancestors, they would not have been able to escape from the king beast.
Shao Xuan looked up at the flame giant in the sky. At this time last year, the flame giant slowly turned and stood in the direction Shao Xuan had come from. Today, the flame giant also turned and faced the familiar direction. The difference was that after turning, it raised an arm and pointed in that direction.
Many people in the tribe saw this. Those who had lowered their heads also looked up in the direction of the flame giant.
What was the ancestor hinting at?
The shamaness was shocked. She stood by the fire pit in a daze, looking at the flame giant in the sky. Only when the flame giant disappeared did the shamaness continue the ceremony.
When the ceremony was over, everyone dispersed. They discussed the meaning of the ancestor pointing in that direction during the ceremony.
By the fire pit.
After the ceremony, only a small flame was left in the fire pit. It was not bright.
The shamaness was still standing there.
"Shao Xuan, did you hear that?" asked the shamaness.
"Hear what?" Shao Xuan was confused.
"The ancestor's voice." The shamaness closed her eyes.
"What did the ancestor say?" Shao Xuan asked.
The shamaness did not speak. After a moment of silence, she said, "It's time to go back."
Shao Xuan looked at the shamaness in surprise. He was sure that the shamaness was serious.
"You plan to move?"
"That's right. The ancestor's appearance just now was an indication," said the shamaness.
"But how do we get there? Don't we have to wait for Xiang Chen to bring back news? "Shao Xuan asked.
"Xiang Chen might not bring back good news." The shamaness sighed. "But the ancestor is telling us that it's time to go back."
That was what the shamaness thought. Since the ancestor said it was time to go back, then it was time to act. As for what method to use, they had to think of it themselves. However, the shamaness did not think that the ancestor was making things difficult for them. Perhaps the ancestor already had a way. They just didn't know about it.
Shao Xuan was thinking about the shamaness' words when he sensed something. He looked up and saw the shamaness staring at him.
"Why are you looking at me?"
The shamaness smiled. "Maybe the ancestor will tell you the way to leave."
That would depend on the ancestor's spirit. Shao Xuan thought to himself.
At the same time, on the other side of the sea, in the Fearsome Beast Forest, in the Yanjiao tribe, the old shamaness stood by the fire pit. She looked at the fire seed in the fire pit and thought about the flame giant that had appeared during the ceremony. The giant raised an arm and pointed in the direction it was facing.
What did this mean? The old man stood there for a long time, enjoying the night breeze.
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