Chapter 232 - 228: Wild Mane’s Concerns
The Ancestor Warriors of the Wild Mane Tribe traversed the icy terrain and forest, arriving at the place Lili mentioned.
In the snow, traces left by Charlie when he was searching for snakes were still clearly visible. However, as nightfall approached, the fading light made it difficult for these Ancestor Warriors to discern the marks on the ground.
"It’s getting late; we can’t travel in the dark," one of the Ancestor Warriors looked up at the sky and said to Lili’s father, who was leading the team.
Lili’s father also looked up at the sky, nodded, and said, "Let’s find a place to stay overnight. We can continue our journey tomorrow morning."
Though spending the night outdoors was dangerous for these natives, a group of Ancestor Warriors together could withstand the threats the night might pose.
They soon found a hollow created by a fallen large tree in the forest. After clearing away snow and dead branches, they quickly arranged a spot where they could settle down.
Then, using the tinder they carried with them, they lit a campfire. The group sat around the fire, warming their bodies that were nearly frozen, while taking out the dry rations they carried to roast on the fire as dinner for the night.
Their main food source was corn, but they would also mix in beans and other vegetables to make pies or bread.
What they were eating now was a bread made primarily from corn processed into cornbread, stuffed with chickpeas and diced vegetables. It was a fairly decent food when heated on the fire.
Of course, one could also use a portable bowl or pot to collect some snow, boil it over the fire, tear the bread into pieces, and cook them into a porridge-like dish, providing more heat for the body.