867: Chapter 860: Resting Midway 867: Chapter 860: Resting Midway Luo’er estimated that after sending Xilia away, it took them about a week to reach the North Lead Corridor; indeed, it was a challenging journey.
Once they arrived at the North Lead Corridor, he imdiately fitted the mules and horses with anti-slip horseshoe nails, enabling them to move directly over the frozen surface of the Ebia River.
This way, even though there was no shelter and the chilly winds were even more cutting, their speed could be significantly increased.
Because there was little snow accumulation on the ice, they didn’t have to trudge through thick snow, and although the bitter cold winds were uncomfortable, their speed was not reduced.
Leaving the North Lead Corridor as soon as possible was Luo’er’s sole goal at the mont.
It was cold in the Snow Domain as well, but not as constantly windy as the North Lead Corridor.
It should be noted that the wind is a significant factor in lowering temperatures; the cold winds could rapidly strip a person of their body warmth, leading to hypothermia.
Even the Snow Elves couldn’t withstand it—after all, they rely on their physique and fat for warmth, not on fur.
Therefore, as soon as they reached the North Lead Corridor, the entire Advance Team took shelter inside lia’s carriage, including Eve, a half-blood Snow Elf, and Cheng Ziang, who also had Snow Elf heritage—without exception.
The livestock they rode were specially adapted for such severe cold environnts and were relatively indifferent to such conditions, but the people could not bear it.
It must be said, the carriage lia had provided for them truly ca to everyone’s aid in a big way.
Without this magical, warmth-generating carriage, they would have probably frozen nearly to death just riding their horses.
Even the driver’s seat of the carriage was a semi-open, semi-enclosed design, offering so protection against the cold winds for those handling the carriage.
After all, Masya is mountainous and directly faces the North Lead Corridor, so they take cold protection seriously.
However, contrary to expectations given the harsh environnt, Luo’er surprisingly found that nurous trade caravans traveled this road.
They set off from the Snow Domain loaded with precious fur goods, traveling alongside the river all the way to Luofu Port, then by ship to Yazhi City to sell these precious furs to Earthlings.
This was one of the few luxury items from the Otherworld that could be exported to Earth.
After all, environntal and animal protection organizations on Earth gave the fur traders in various countries a headache.
Importing animal fur from the Otherworld didn’t pose the sa problems, as these organizations, no matter how powerful, couldn’t regulate another world.
With the increase in the number of trade caravans, a path ford on the river’s surface.
Even though this path would lt in the sumr, it didn’t stop these traders from forging a new route.
Before arriving at the North Lead Corridor, Luo’er had always thought nearly nobody would venture into the Snow Domain for trade.
It appeared now that he had been too naive.
Interest is the greatest motivator; for profit, these rchants are always the bravest adventurers.
However, after traveling for a few days, Luo’er noticed that most caravans were returning from the Snow Domain, and hardly any were seen entering from Masya.
It seed that these people had probably entered the Snow Domain before the heavy snowfalls, and likely, they were forced to take the land route because the sea routes were closed.
When the team stopped for the evening, Luo’er found a sheltered spot to set up camp, began clearing away the snow from the riverbank, opened up a space, and lit a campfire.
“Aiya, I’ve always felt that we shouldn’t have entered the Snow Domain at this ti of the year.
This whole way, it’s almost frozen to death,” Hu Daoke rubbed his hands nonstop by the fire and lanted.
“Is it that cold?” Cheng Ziang shrugged, seemingly unconcerned.
“This is why I don’t like talking to you.
Just look at what you’re saying—is that sothing a human would say?
Of course, you’re not cold because you have Snow Elf blood, but have you considered our feelings?” Hu Daoke rolled his eyes and shot back without any reservation.
“Alright, we’re already halfway there.
What’s the use of talking about this now?” Luo’er said soothingly, handing him a bowl of soup—a canned pork soup.
Hu Daoke accepted the bowl and guzzled down the steaming broth without a second thought, feeling much relieved.
But soon after, he grimaced and said, “Boss, I want to eat fresh at.
We’ve been eating canned food for too many days.”
“You’re hopeless, always looking a gift horse in the mouth,” Cheng Ziang glared at him and retorted, “Why don’t we slaughter the horses pulling the cart, and you pull the cart?
Then we would all have horse at to eat.”
“Co on, no need for such talk among ourselves,” Luo’er waved dismissively and then pondered for a mont before saying, “With heavy snow sealing the mountains now, I suppose it will be hard to find any ga.”
“If you guys want to eat so at, just give a gun.
I can hunt for you,” Eve suddenly spoke up from the side.
“You know how to hunt?” Cheng Ziang turned to look at her and asked.
“Underestimating , huh?” Eve rolled her eyes and replied, “My mother taught how to survive in the heavy snow.
Of course, I know how to hunt in the tundra.”
“But your shooting skills…” Luo’er said hesitantly.
“I’ll go with her as a guide, and I’ll do the hunting,” Baiyue said, stepping forward with the sniper rifle and volunteering herself.
“If you go…” Luo’er looked at her, uncertainly said.
“Don’t worry,” Baiyue looked up, noting that the sun had not yet set and they still had a chance to hunt ga.
So she said to Luo’er, “The wind has obviously died down a lot now, and I think it’s the best ti to hunt.
Our food supplies are running low, and it would be best if we could get so more.
Otherwise, I’m worried we’ll starve before we make it through the North Lead Corridor.”
“Then fine, you two be careful,” Luo’er thought for a long ti before nodding his head in agreent with her plan.
“Need my help?” Hu Daoke sprang up from the ground.
“No need,” Baiyue glanced at him, then shook her head and said, “Just wait to eat.”
“No, we’re iron hunting partners, aren’t we?
How could you suddenly change your mind?” Hu Daoke protested.
“Give a break, iron partners?
You’re just going there to assist her, pretending like all the ga was shot by you,” Cheng Ziang rolled his eyes and couldn’t help but scoff.
“Hey, you little rascal, is it too cold out?
Want to start a fight to warm up?” Hu Daoke retorted, turning back and glaring at him.
“I’m happy to oblige,” Cheng Ziang said, not backing down.
“That’s enough, both of you settle down!” Luo’er interjected, trying to defuse the situation.
Then he looked seriously at Baiyue and said, “You’d better set off quickly.
Go and return soon.
Whether or not you manage to bag so ga, you must co back before it gets dark.”
“Yes, I understand,” Baiyue nodded, stood up with her sniper rifle, and followed Eve away from the campfire.
Feng sat there, watching them leave with a thoughtful look on her face.
Once they were out of sight, she suddenly stood up.
“What, you want to follow them?” Cheng Ziang asked from the side.
“No,” Feng shook her head, then turned and walked away from the campfire.
She arrived at an open area, glanced around, took a deep breath, and closed her eyes while drawing her long knife.
Suddenly, she swung her long knife fiercely, then sheathed it with a flourish and ran excitedly in a particular direction.
It wasn’t long before she returned to the campfire, now holding the corpse of a small animal in her hand.
Judging by its appearance, it seed to be a small mammal similar to a snow rabbit, but sowhat nauseatingly, the animal’s head had been chopped off, leaving a trail of bright red blood.
“Ga,” Feng said excitedly, presenting the hunted animal to Luo’er.
The blood dripped into the fire, instantly stead up, and gave off an unpleasant sll.
“Impressive,” Luo’er complinted as he took the ga.
He hadn’t expected that Feng’s sensory abilities weren’t just useful for locating enemies but could also be used for finding ga.
If he had known, he would have sent her along with Baiyue earlier.
Her wide sensory range could have been a big advantage.
Luo’er lted snow in a pot and started to clean the small animal.
After about an hour of work, he chopped the animal into ingredients, placed them in the pot with so spices, and began to simr.
Now that they didn’t have much in the way of seasonings left, Luo’er also gave up the previous thod of half stewing and half roasting.
After all, being full was the imdiate priority, while taste was secondary and not as important.
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