louisehourcade Chapter 27
Chapter 27
Chapter 27
Lin He's heart skipped a beat.
Is it the aborigines of the ice and snow space?
Lin He carefully observed the man's appearance.
Generally in alpine regions, in order to resist the severe cold.
People who have lived for generations tend to have higher nose bridges, and the purpose of genetic selection is to buffer the inhaled cold air to protect the head and lungs.The head shape is generally round and the face is flat, which is to facilitate heat preservation and reduce heat dissipation.
The masculine features fit perfectly.
There is also a scar left by the healing of frostbite on the face, which is a characteristic of long-term recovery and long-term improvement.
This can't fool anyone.
It is basically certain that it is not another player who set up a trap or something.
No wonder Lin He was vigilant.
In this special space, one cannot be too careful.
Lin He smiled and said, "Thank you so much, I lost my way to this place today, and I am worried that I have nowhere to stay."
With that said, he agreed to the man's invitation.
After all, if you want to know the information about a place, it is the most convenient and quick way to inquire about the local aborigines.
Visually, their combat power is not strong. As long as they are well equipped or their personal attributes reach a certain level, they should not be afraid of this kind of severe cold.
They are still wrapped in such thick cotton clothes, which only means that their strength should not be too strong.
Lin He is still somewhat confident about his own strength.
It really doesn't work, didn't I gain a special skill today?
Just flash away when things are not looking good.
Lin He motioned for some members of the Snow Tribe to lead the way.
The wind and snow are too heavy, and the time to speak a word pours a mouthful of snow, so hurry up.
It took about half an hour for the people of the Snow tribe to return to their tribe.
The tribe exists in the form of a yurt, dotted in a canyon, surrounded by mountains, which well blocks the snowstorm blowing around.
Back in the tribe, several snow tribe leaders who were leading the way let out a sigh of relief and took off their felt hats.
For them, a distinguished guest of this strength has the ability to change the fate of their Snow Clan people.
The leading Snow Clan member turned his head and said to Lin He with a smile.
"Friend, can I take you to meet the patriarch of our Snow Tribe? He will definitely welcome you and treat you well. He is the oldest wise man in our tribe. If you have any questions, you can also ask our patriarch."
Lin He couldn't ask for more.
He is also very interested in this tribe living in the ice and snow space.
The patriarch's tent is in the center of the tribe, surrounded by guards.
On the way across the tribe, Lin He saw many children and tribe residents.
They all looked at him in shock, and then became agitated, with joy on their faces.
"Mom, why is this man only wearing one piece of clothing? Isn't he cold?"
A child with a flushed face from the cold asked his mother suspiciously.
The mother slightly pulled the child in front of her and said in a low voice.
"He is a powerful adventurer from afar. He is not afraid of the cold and can hunt monsters alone. He is unparalleled."
Lin He's heart skipped a beat.
This is indeed a small tribe with complete internal organs, with hundreds of families.
The standard of living looks average, and the campfires are used to keep warm in the yurt-like tents.
People's clothing costs are fairly normal, but most of the weapons are wooden spears, obviously not much rich.
But the people here...how come they are not surprised by his arrival?
Have you seen similar players, or do you have a sign?
With a little doubt, Lin He followed the Xue clan man through the guard's interrogation.
I came to a light brown yurt that was obviously bigger and more luxurious.
Push open the double wooden doors made of red willow and carved with patterns.
The air inside the tent is warm and comfortable, and the floor is covered with thick woolen carpet.
There are some living furniture around, and a Buddhist niche is displayed in the south.
In the middle of the tent there is a stove for heating and a long reception table.
Obviously, the patriarch's tent should also serve as a place for ordinary tribal high-level meetings.
At this moment, the reception table was filled with steaming food and drinks.
In front of the reception table, an old man with white beard and hair was smiling, looking at Lin He who came through the wind and snow with his clear eyes.
Having received the news from the guard earlier, the Snow Clan patriarch already knew Lin He's identity and purpose of coming.
The voice of vicissitudes and old age came, and the patriarch said.
"A powerful adventurer from afar, the Snow Clan welcomes you."
The patriarch's demeanor was rather respectful.
"We have prepared the most sumptuous banquet for you, to welcome you."
Lin He raised his eyebrows and looked at the food on the table.
There are dishes like beef and mutton on it, a little fruit, and warm milk wine.
Judging from the living standards of the entire Snow Clan tribe, this is indeed extremely rich.
so enthusiastic?
Lin He didn't have anything to shy away from, and sat down on the felt seat in front of the reception table.
The food on the table was left untouched, although it certainly smelled inviting.
Lin He asked directly.
"Respected Snow Clan patriarch, have you ever seen an adventurer like me before?"
It's so strange, this Snow Clan member didn't react when he saw a stranger along the way.
Normally, most people should at least have basic vigilance towards strangers.
What's more, in such a harsh space environment, ordinary people will have great pressure to survive.
No matter how hospitable you are, there must be a limit, otherwise you won't know how you died.
For such a large ethnic group, the head of the clan has some status.
What's the matter with this attitude towards him?
"I have not seen it."
The Snow Clan patriarch shook his head.
"Then why treat me, a stranger, like this?"
This kind of cheap food, Lin He will not benefit if he doesn't ask clearly.
It can't be because he looks better than Pan An.
I don't want to look at my face now.
In this world where fists are tough, being handsome is not enough for you.
The Snow Clan patriarch sighed.
"What's your name?"
"Just call me Lin He."
"... Lin He Warrior."
The Snow Clan patriarch picked up a glass of water and took a sip.
"We Snow Clan people have lived in this ice and snow space for generations, as if we were imprisoned, and there is no other way out."
"Although the environment here is harsh, the sky is full of ice and snow all year round, and it is severely cold and frosty."
"But generation after generation, we have already adapted to the environment."
"If there is only the threat of ice and snow, it will not have much impact on us. By hunting some ordinary creatures and collecting some plants and fruits that can grow in snow, although they are not rich, the Snow people can survive for many years. .”
"But so far, we Snow people are still struggling to survive because of this monster in the ice and snow space."
When he said this, the Snow Clan patriarch's voice became low and difficult.
The hand holding the cup tightened.
monster?
Lin He glanced at the dishes on the table.
Looking around the tent again, there are skulls of cattle and sheep hanging on the wall.
Obviously, what the patriarch was talking about was not these, but the cave creatures certified by the system.
"What kind of monster is it?"
The patriarch of the Snow Clan looked at Lin He with a look of horror in his eyes.
"It's an ice snake."
"Just as we Snow people don't know when we started to live in this ice and snow space, the ice snake doesn't know when it appeared."
"Its snake body is so thick that two people can't hug it. It is tens of meters long and can swallow a big man in one bite."
"It's like our natural enemy. It reproduces generation after generation. Every ice snake has hunted and killed us Snow Clan people since its birth. It's like our curse."
Suspicion appeared in Lin He's eyes.
"If the ice snake is as powerful as you said, with the strength of your ethnic group, how can it... still have such a scale?"
Lin He paused, then changed his words.
Originally, he wanted to say why you haven't become extinct yet.
Just kidding, a snake as thick as a few people, tens of meters long, with a mouthful of a child, even if the current him meets him, he will also deliver food.
This is definitely not just a silver-level creature!
Small monsters are not necessarily weak, but big monsters must be strong!
This is the truth of nature.
The Snow Clan patriarch smiled bitterly.
"In the past, our Snow Clan also had powerful adventurers like you, and we called them God's Blessed."
"The divinely favored ones can become stronger by hunting and killing creatures, so they are fearless of the severe cold and fight wild beasts with their bare hands."
"Although not every Snow Clan member can receive God's favor, there are dozens of Snow Clan members who are favored by God every year."
"They are the main force to fight against and even hunt ice snakes in reverse."
"This is also the fundamental reason why our Snow people have been able to reproduce under the threat of ice snakes to this day."
Lin He had some guesses in his mind.
The patriarch of the Snow Clan's complexion turned gray, and he said in a hoarse voice.
"But 50 years ago, God abandoned us."
"Fifty years ago, until today. There has never been a god-favored person among the Snow Clan."
"We have become abandoned people. Without the addition of new forces, although the favored ones have a temporary numerical advantage, as long as the ice snakes exist for a day, the demise of the Snow tribe will only appear in the not-too-distant future."
"That's why the gods decided to go all out and try their best to wipe out the ice snake."
"You failed?"
Lin He asked softly.
According to his description, the individual ice snakes are powerful and terrifying, and when they form a certain number, they are even more frightening.
If he succeeds, he won't be in such a depressed state.
"We succeeded more than half, but we also failed."
The Snow Clan patriarch sighed.
"The god-favored ones risked their lives to kill them all, but still failed to wipe out all the ice snakes, only one survived."
"But just this one ice snake is enough to become a nightmare for the entire Snow Clan."
"With the death of the last god-favored one, we completely lost the ability to fight it."
"Ten years ago, it gave birth. This is an ice snake that has been pregnant for decades."
When he said this, the Snow Clan patriarch trembled.
When there was only one ice snake, they could continue the group by running away.
But if the ice snake regains its size, the end of the snow tribe will come.
"The ice snake has laid two ice snake eggs this year, and it is now in the weakest period after giving birth. We are well aware of the habits of ice snakes, and this weak period will last for a long time."
The patriarch of the Snow Clan stood up and bowed deeply to Lin He.
"We once sent warriors to try to assassinate the Ice Snake, but they failed. Even if the Ice Snake is in a weak state, the superiority in numbers is useless. No matter how many people go up, they will die."
"But you are different. You have the same powerful divine power as our former Snow Clan gods. Here, on behalf of all the Snow Clan, I implore the warrior Lin He to assassinate the Ice Snake."
"For this reason, we are willing to dedicate to you the treasures that have been passed down by the Snow Clan for many years!"
(End of this chapter)