Capítulo 14: Chapter Fourteen: Winter Approaches! The Divine Has Not Abandoned Them
As the weather grew increasingly harsh, Huyan Gui, the current leader, felt a weight of anxiety far heavier than that of the ordinary clansmen.
That evening, he returned to the main tent, shaking the snow from his fur cloak and sighed,
"The grass is already frosted over; we may face a heavy snowfall in the next day or two. The weaker members of our clan can no longer venture outside."
As he spoke, Huyan Gui glanced at his father, who was seated at a low table polishing his armaments, hesitating to voice his thoughts.
"Speak your mind; stammering is unbecoming of a mature leader!"
The old chief cast a sidelong glance at his son and replied calmly,
"Which individuals should rest, and which should continue is entirely at your discretion.
I will say only this: yesterday, I met with Nalan Xia."
Huyan Gui's expression shifted, and he quickly approached, inquiring, "Is she willing to trade food with us?"
"No, the Nalan clan also suffers from food shortages."
The old chief produced a sky crystal from beneath his armor, adding with a knowing look,
"Moreover, Nalan Xia inquired about the sky crystals, suggesting that if we assist in gathering them, we could negotiate an exchange for dried fruits and iron tools."
"Are you implying that…"
Huyan Gui's eyes widened in suspicion, "The Nalan clan also worships the divine?"
"Nalan Xia did not say, nor did I ask."
The old chief waved his hand dismissively, "Whether to trade sky crystals with the Nalan clan is a decision for you to make."
"…I refuse to trade!"
Huyan Gui clenched his teeth, donned his fur cloak once more, and swiftly exited.
"It is not yet fully dark; I shall take others out for one last attempt at fortune!"
As he lifted the tent flap, he paused, unable to suppress his inquiry:
"Father, the divine will keep their promise, will they not?"
Upon hearing this, the old chief instinctively gazed towards the heavens outside the tent, his expression resolute.
"Of course!"
...
Thanks to the influence of the sacred relic, **Yin-Yang Fish**, the old chief Huyan Wu, like the other fusion beasts, possessed an inherent trust in their creator.
At this moment, Wang Hui, whom the entire Huyan clan regarded as their greatest hope, was deeply engrossed in browsing Tao Bao.
"I never realized there were so many involved in the micro-sculpting trade…"
He marveled at the array of creative and intricate micro-sculptures, feeling a profound appreciation for the true spirit of craftsmanship!
In comparison, the "sushi sages" and "braised egg sages" touted by a certain island nation seemed utterly laughable…
Regrettably, the more refined the handmade creations, the correspondingly steeper the prices!
Wang Hui had no choice but to settle for the considerably less expensive machine-crafted items.
He mused to himself, if sculptures crafted by the little folk of the microcosm were sold, they would likely rival those of the master micro-sculptors.
"It could potentially expose my secrets; it's not suitable for the time being…"
Wang Hui shook his head, dismissing the notion, and found a well-reviewed shop, placing an order for over a dozen various types of micro-sculptures.
Although the microcosm may not largely utilize them at this stage, they would undoubtedly serve as valuable tools for demonstrating divine wonders when the appropriate moment arrived!
Wang Hui then casually searched for "Le Gao toys."
Unfortunately, even the omnipotent Tao Bao did not possess such unique toys from the microcosm; the results were merely ordinary items.
"If the second mystery box ordered in three days also contains microcosm items, that would be quite amusing…"
Wang Hui closed Tao Bao with a hint of disappointment.
Glancing at the time, he realized that over forty minutes had passed—equivalent to a month and a half in the microcosm!
He quickly turned to check, discovering delicate snowflakes swirling within the glass dome.
To the north lay heavy mountains capped with snow, while the western hills resembled rolling waves of white.
The eastern expanse had transformed into a vast, snowy wasteland!
"Ah, I didn't realize I had delayed slightly…"
Wang Hui slid open the glass panel on the east side, synchronizing the passage of time between worlds.
With the remnants of "fast forward" vanquished, he could see a cluster of little folk bustling about on the plains.
Such a heavy snowfall, propelled by the winds of the prairie, could easily generate a terrifying "white wind"!
Even in the modern world, individuals clad in full winter gear would struggle to withstand it; how could the feudal-era prairie tribes endure?
"It appears Huyan Wu's mobilization of the clan has been quite effective."
The quantity of source energy accumulating from the clouds indicated that biological activity in the microcosm had been remarkably frequent over the past month and a half.
The majority of this contribution was undoubtedly due to the large-scale efforts of the Huyan clan.
Wang Hui pressed his hand against the **Yin-Yang Fish** emblem, harvesting the newly emerged source energy.
C-3% became C-6%.
He then sank his consciousness into the realm, intending to alert Huyan Wu to prepare for the reception of the "divine provisions."
Boom!
A beam of light descended upon the microcosm, and Wang Hui glanced about.
Based on the terrain, it seemed to have landed at the border between the Nalan and Huyan clans, quite distant from Huyan Wu's location.
Focusing his senses, he realized that the fusion beast, the griffin, was not far off.
Before long, he spotted the griffin in a low-lying area.
It was nestled closely with several lionesses, spreading its expansive wings over them.
The griffin's feathers were thick and plush, effectively shielding the lionesses from the biting wind and snow; the lionesses appeared utterly content.
"You certainly know how to enjoy yourself!"
Wang Hui chuckled as he chided it lightly.
The griffin, dozing with its eyes half-closed, leapt to attention at the sound, rushing over with an ingratiating demeanor.
The lionesses, bewildered by their partner's sudden antics, stood up, momentarily at a loss at such behavior from their majestic mate.
"Alright, convey a message for me, and then return to maintain your cozy haven."
Wang Hui affectionately ruffled the feathers at the back of the griffin's neck, giving it several serious instructions.
Upon hearing that the creator did not chastise it for its frivolous actions, the griffin promptly nodded in agreement, assuring him it would fulfill the task.
It then turned its face towards the lionesses and let out a series of roars; the anxious lionesses soon calmed down, obediently seeking shelter from the wind, awaiting their mate's return.
Wang Hui watched this with intrigue.
"Strictly speaking, the griffin and the lion no longer belong to the same species; do they not experience reproductive isolation?"
If these two could successfully produce offspring, how many extraordinary genes of the father could they inherit…
"Put in some effort and see if you can create a whole flock of griffins for me."
Wang Hui gazed at the retreating figure of the griffin, a smile curling at the corners of his mouth.
...
As a fusion of the sky's majestic eagle and the prairie's fierce lion, the griffin had certainly claimed its place at the apex of the food chain within the microcosm.
Even if it was considerably smaller than a mosquito from the outside world…
The fierce winds could not impede the griffin's flight, nor could the heavy snow obscure its vision, and soon it arrived above the territory of the Huyan clan.
The appearance of such a magnificent creature stirred considerable excitement among the Huyan people!
Fortunately, over a month prior, many surviving cavalrymen had encountered the griffin and recognized it as a mount of the divine, promptly calming the crowd's nerves.
In the awed gazes of the populace, the griffin strode confidently to the entrance of the main tent, delivering the divine's message to both the elder and the younger chiefs.
Though it could not speak the language of humans, its intelligence was substantial; through a series of vocalizations and gestures, it conveyed Wang Hui's intentions to the old chief.
Upon hearing his father's explanation, Huyan Gui immediately felt invigorated!
He first bowed respectfully to the griffin, then quickly made his way to the open space, scanning the eager faces of the clanspeople. He proclaimed loudly:
"Tomorrow, the divine shall bestow upon us food!"
As his words fell, the crowd fell momentarily quiet, only to erupt into joyful cheers!
"Blessed by the divine, we shall finally replenish our winter provisions!"
"Just days ago, I feared the divine had deceived the Huyan clan; I have sinned…"
"The old chief has become a servant of the divine; our clan need no longer worry for survival!"
The Huyan clansfolk rejoiced, celebrating with fervent applause.
Especially those elderly and weak who had been facing a food crisis, their tears of joy flowed freely.
The divine had not abandoned them!
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