flstandardbreds Chapter 436 The Reason for the Appearance of the Snow Beast
Chapter 436 The Reason for the Appearance of the Snow Beast
On the snow-covered mountains, the howling wind whips up layers of snowflakes, as if trying to bury the whole world in this silver-clad landscape.
In this harsh environment, two snow-white snow beasts huddled together, emitting low, mournful howls as they gently licked each other's fur. The sounds echoed through the vast, snow-covered mountains, sounding particularly desolate.
Not long ago, an incredibly powerful orc suddenly appeared here. He exuded a chilling aura, and every step he took shook the earth like a thunderbolt.
If it weren't for the two snow beasts' quick reflexes and their innate agility in dodging in time, they would probably be two cold skeletons by now.
"Bai, how much longer will it take us to find Xiao?" one of the smaller snow beasts asked worriedly.
Her eyes were filled with anxiety and unease, as if she had been searching in this vast sea of snow for a long time.
The snow-capped peaks of the Orcish Continent have been a mysterious and unpredictable place since ancient times. The snow beasts that live there are considered legendary beings.
It is said that they have intricate connections with the Beast God, and may even be the closest divine servants to the Beast God.
However, because this snow mountain is covered with thick snow all year round, very few orcs are able to successfully climb to the top and witness the true appearance of the snow beast.
For this reason, the Snow Beast is merely a distant legend to most orcs. Although snippets of information about the Snow Beast occasionally circulate, this information is often vague, leaving the orcs with very little knowledge of its true nature.
Everyone naturally assumed that the snow beast was just an ordinary animal, since no one had ever seen what the snow beast looked like in human form.
In fact, the snow beast not only belongs to the orc race, but is also one of the highest-ranking beings among them.
They are unwilling to appear in human form for two reasons. One is the nature of their living environment, as their fur provides excellent insulation. The other reason is that their animal form helps them conceal their true nature.
If Sen were here now, he would definitely be able to understand what the snow beast was saying, and he would understand that they were not dangerous beings, but a pair of parents searching for their cub.
One of the snow beasts, named Bai, thought for a moment and said, "I smelled Xiao's scent on one of the beastmen just now. Maybe Xiao was captured by them, or maybe they saw Xiao somewhere before. We can only start by questioning that beastman."
“But that orc who was with us was too strong. We were no match for him! If it weren’t for you, we would have been dead long ago!” the other, slightly smaller snow beast said fearfully.
Bai licked the other's injured area again and comforted him, "Don't worry, I'll think of a way. Winter will be over soon, and we don't have much time left. If we can't find Xiao and bring him back in the last month of winter, then Xiao will have to stay here."
Bai gazed into the distance, his eyes hardening: "I plan to secretly go and find that orc, and find an opportunity to get close to him."
Snow wagged its tail worriedly: "This is too dangerous, what if we get discovered..."
Bai interrupted her: "This is our only way. If we don't find Xiao soon, he's doomed. Immature snow beasts can't survive outside the snow mountains. He's alive now only because it's winter. If spring comes, he won't be able to return to the snow mountains and will surely die!"
At this point, Xue lowered her head in silence. She knew Bai was right, but she was afraid of losing her male form after losing her cubs.
After comforting Xue, Bai secretly searched the plains for the tracks of the orcs under the cover of night. The snow beasts had a natural familiarity with and use of snow, and Bai used his special ability to transform into a blizzard, running swiftly as he followed the scent towards the valley.
Meanwhile, the Eastern tribe had no idea what they were about to face, and Ruan Mianmian had no idea what kind of surprise awaited her!