Chapter 1397: Chapter 1394: Paradise of the Prey
The plains here are completely covered in grass, which is a paradise for the prey.
A long, long time ago, there was a large tribe that wanted to expand their living space for the clanspeople, so they removed a lot of grass. The result was that the prey, deprived of the grass, all left.
The orcs of this large tribe starved to death because they didn’t have enough food.
Although Ji Nuan thought the legend was somewhat exaggerated, it’s a good story nonetheless, as it prevents the orcs here from recklessly destroying the ecological environment of the Sea Mountain range.
This tribe is close to where Ji Nuan and her tribe reside because the two Shallow Grass Zones are very near each other.
The Shallow Grass Zone rarely has prey living in it, making it an ideal place for orcs to build dwellings.
Upon learning that Ji Nuan was a Shaman, the Clan Leader of this tribe excitedly invited them to live in his tribe, but Ji Nuan refused.
"We have already decided to live over there. If anything occurs within your tribe, you can come find me."
After saying this, she bid farewell to the Clan Leader and left.
The two orcs didn’t fly far before they found the soil they needed. Grandma Shaman had told them that green clay is truly ubiquitous, often used by many orc tribes to protect their Fire Seeds.
Filling the backpacks they brought, the two orcs flew back to the tribe.
The Clan Leader was busy with the females, stacking the sorted long-leaf grass in a corner of the tribe.
Seeing Ji Nuan and Xiu Yan return with a backpack of soil, he was somewhat puzzled: "Shaman, this kind of soil can be found near the riverbank of our tribe. Did you have to travel far to find it?"
Ji Nuan turned happily to him: "Really? Quickly take me to see it."
The Clan Leader led Xiu Yan and Ji Nuan to the riverbank, and indeed, the riverbank was full of green clay.
"This kind of soil is only needed by Grandma for preserving the Fire Seed; normally, the orcs don’t use it."
Ji Nuan nodded: "This is exactly what I need, and its proximity makes it very convenient."
Ji Nuan then informed the Clan Leader about the encounter with another tribe. The Clan Leader laughed heartily upon hearing.
"Shaman, actually during the cold season we live together; two tribes residing together can better resist any beast attacks."
Ji Nuan looked at him: "What beasts tend to attack the tribes during the cold season?"
The Clan Leader grimaced: "The most common attackers are wolf packs. During the cold season, they face food scarcity, and some less populated orc gatherings fall prey to them.
There are also the black bulls and black horses, even more terrifying than wolves."
Bulls?
Horses?
Ji Nuan looked at him, puzzled: "What makes bulls and horses terrifying?"
The Clan Leader grimaced again: "Black bulls and black horses live in herds; the Shallow Grass Zone is their favorite foraging ground. In the cold season, they scavenge for food across the plains.
Even hungry wolf packs would detour at the sight of them.
Our orc tribe is in the Shallow Grass Zone, so during the cold season, we’re always assaulted by these herds of black bulls and black horses. Their hooves are incredibly powerful, getting kicked is unpleasant.
Every cold season, many orcs die resisting these black horses and black bulls."
Ji Nuan instantly felt a deep malice from the Black Mountain range.