69novels Chapter 83 Ice House
Chapter 83 Ice House
"Long time no see, Xiaobai," Huo Yutong said with a smile, her eyes crinkling.
At this moment, Di Qiu also emerged from behind Bi Ji and Zi Ji, waving her little paws and saying in a clear voice, "Me too! My name is Di Qiu, and I am the daughter of the Beast God Di Tian!"
With the Xuanbing Pill in its mouth, Xiaobai mumbled incoherently, "I am Xiaobai, the child of Snow Empress Mother."
Hyotei had already introduced Shiro as Yuki-tei's adopted son. The three "kids" chatted amongst themselves and quickly huddled together, creating a relaxed and cheerful atmosphere. Even the howling wind seemed to soften considerably.
Gathering the leaders of various tribes scattered across the vast far north would take time, so it was impossible to leave Di Tian and his entourage standing in the wind and snow indefinitely.
After initial discussions, Atai and Ajing, along with Ditian, Biji, and Ziji, briefly discussed and decided to first arrange a place for the guests who had come from afar to stay.
Atai pointed with his huge hand to a snow hill not far away, backed by an ice cliff: "There are a few unused igloos over there, used for alliance meetings in the past. Although they are simple, they can keep you warm. You can rest in them for a while."
Led by A-Jing, the group headed towards the snow hill. There, several domed igloos, entirely made of millennia-old ice, were cleverly embedded at the foot of the snow hill, blending seamlessly with the surrounding environment. They were almost imperceptible unless one looked closely.
Thick leather curtains hung at the entrance of the igloo, blocking out most of the cold air.
Brigitte said, "Thank you for your trouble, this place is very nice."
Di Tian transformed into human form and glanced at the ice house, which could be considered an indication of his approval.
For beings like them, the cold wind is nothing to fear, but a private space that shelters them from the wind and snow and facilitates discussions is indeed necessary, and Huo Yutong and Di Qiu also need to rest.
Huo Yutong and Di Qiu were filled with curiosity about the ice house.
Di Qiu was the first to crawl inside, and then let out a soft exclamation: "It's so beautiful inside!"
Huo Yutong followed her inside and found that the ice house was quite spacious. The walls and dome were made of crystal-clear ice, but strangely, it did not feel bitterly cold. Light diffused through the ice, giving off a soft and hazy blue glow. The floor was covered with thick, unknown animal hides, which felt soft and fluffy underfoot.
The simple ice table and stools are all there; although they are carved from ice, their surfaces are exceptionally smooth.
"This is an igloo crafted using special techniques. Not only is it sturdy, but the inner walls also don't lose too much heat," Hyotei explained with a hint of pride in their hometown's creation. "It seems that Akira and the others put their hearts into it."
Just then, Xiao Bai also huffed and puffed his way to the door of the largest igloo, his massive body blocking most of the entrance. He lowered his head, his bear eyes peering curiously inside: "Aunt Bing, Huo Yutong, Di Qiu, is it warm inside? Can we come in too?"
Seeing Xiaobai's adorable clumsy attempt to come in while also being afraid of crowding everyone, Huo Yutong couldn't help but smile. Di Qiu even beckoned, "Xiaobai, come in quickly! It's very spacious inside!"
Seeing this, Ah Jing said, "Xiao Bai, you can transform into human form. Don't crush the igloo."
After A-Jing finished speaking, Xiao-Bai remembered that he needed to transform into human form.
Brigitte smiled and began to make simple arrangements. A gentle, life-giving aura permeated the air, adding warmth to the igloo.
The spiritual phantoms of Ice Emperor, Tianmeng, and Electrolux have also appeared. Crescent Moon, standing to the side, says that the extreme cold of the far north reminds her of the suffering from the old cold poison, and she will stay in Huo Yutong's spiritual sea to rest for the time being.
Xiao Bai's gaze swept across the figures, finally settling on Tian Meng's human form. He said, "You... I think I recognize you! Aren't you the legendary 'Fat Worm Tian Meng,' who eats his fill, sleeps, and then eats again, somehow managing to eat himself into a million-year-old soul beast?"
As soon as these words were spoken, all eyes in the ice house immediately focused on Tianmeng.
Tianmeng froze for a moment, then jumped up as if her tail had been stepped on, waving her little hands angrily: "Slander! This is pure slander! What do you know, you big guy, Xiaobai?"
My success is a result of years of hard work and gradual accumulation; it's a natural talent! What happened to my luck?
Luck is also an indispensable part of ability! Do you know how much wisdom and perseverance it takes to hide in the far north for millions of years?
She became more and more agitated as she spoke, and her shadowy figure rippled slightly with the fluctuations of her emotions.
Xiao Bai was a little confused by his barrage of retorts, and retorted naively, "But... that's what Aunt Bing told us before, that you're the luckiest lazybones in the far north..."
"Bingbing!" Tianmeng wailed, turning to Bingdi with a wronged expression. "Look at him! How could you even tell a child this!"
A faint smile seemed to flicker across Hyotei's lips: "Did I say something wrong? Shiro, ignore her, she's just embarrassed because I hit a nerve."
"Who's shy!" Tianmeng retorted stubbornly, making Huo Yutong and Di Qiu, who were standing nearby, unable to suppress their laughter. The small ice house was instantly filled with a cheerful atmosphere.
Seeing Tianmeng's exasperated expression, Huo Yutong smiled and shook her head. With a thought, she took out a large amount of food from her storage soul tool.
Immediately, various fragrances began to fill the igloo.
"Alright, alright, stop arguing. Little White, you've been walking for so long, are you hungry? Here, try this." Huo Yutong said, first handing several large pieces of carefully cooked soul beast meat to Little White.
The meat patties were plentiful and fragrant, a feast perfectly suited to the Ice Bear King's physique.
Xiao Bai's attention was instantly drawn to the food. She grunted happily, carefully took the food, and swallowed it in a few bites. She smacked her lips, still wanting more, and said, "Delicious! Huo Yutong, is there any more?"
"Of course, plenty." Huo Yutong took out even more meat.
Then, as if by magic, she produced some exquisite pastries and candies from the human world, distributing them to Di Qiu, Bi Ji, and Zi Ji. She even used her mental power to hold up a piece of honey and hand it to Tian Meng's illusory figure, saying, "Sister Tian Meng, this is for you. It's sweet and will calm you down."
Tianmeng was still sulking, but when she saw the honey, the illusory figure immediately calmed down, muttering, "Xiaoyutong is still the best to me," and happily began to "suck" on it.
Biji and Ziji accepted the pastries offered by Huo Yutong. Biji thanked them gently, while Ziji offered some to Huo Yutong as well. As for Ditian, he didn't like sweets.
Seeing Xiaobai's happy expression, Huo Yutong had an idea and suggested, "It's not fun just eating the stored food."
"Hey Bai, is there a frozen lake nearby? Let's go ice fishing! Catch some fresh fish and grill it right there – that's the real deal!"
"Ice fishing? Grilled fish?" Xiao Bai's face was full of excitement. "Yes, yes, yes! I know a place where the silver cod under the ice are really fat! We love to catch them there! Come on, I'll take you there!"
The proposal was immediately met with a positive response from everyone.
Di Qiu was the first to jump up and cheer, "Great! Let's go fishing!" Even Di Tian, Bi Ji, and Zi Ji showed some interest.
For them, this kind of group activity, purely for fun, is a long-lost experience.