Chapter 170: Chapter 170: Supporting the Snake Mountain Tribe

"The Snake Mountain Tribe’s snake people haven’t visited the Kana Holy Mountain’s Shaman Hall in a long time. That’s not normal. Now that the Lion and Bear tribes are both here, I want your three tribes to send people to the Moonwatch Mountains to meet with the snake people."Su Ye’s expression was serious as she looked at the three chiefs, one by one.

If the matter with the python hadn’t come up, Su Ye would have gone to the Moonwatch Mountains herself. But the Heluo Tribe had hunted an injured python, which made Su Ye sense that something was wrong.

It was very likely that wanderers had invaded the Moonwatch Mountains.

The Snake Mountain Tribe’s snake people might be facing some kind of crisis.

For beast tribes near the Kana Holy Mountain, it was customary to visit the Shaman Hall at least once a month to see Su Ye. Some of the closer and stronger tribes would even send people several times a month.

But last month, and this month—

The Snake Mountain Tribe hadn’t sent anyone to the Holy Mountain.

That was highly unusual. Something must have happened to the snake tribe.

"Shaman, do you suspect the wanderers have invaded the Snake Mountain Tribe?"The snake people are crazy—aren’t the wanderers afraid of dying?"Among the beast tribes, few dared to provoke the snake people. The snake tribe was a powerful force, and their strength was no joke—they’d earned their reputation through real battles.

Su Ye narrowed her eyes and said seriously, "The python was injured—that’s already strange. The snake tribe values pythons highly; there’s no way they’d just let one be hurt without helping. If they didn’t help, it means the Snake Mountain Tribe itself is in trouble—serious enough that they can’t spare anyone to help."At these words,

Everyone present felt a heavy weight settle over them.

"Maple Leaf, you’ll lead a team to the Snake Mountain Tribe in the Moonwatch Mountains and find out if the snake people have been attacked by wanderers,"Gen said gravely.

If the wanderers dared attack the Snake Mountain Tribe,

It was only a matter of time before they targeted the Heluo Tribe as well. Even if it seemed unlikely, they couldn’t afford to take chances.

Likewise,

Chiefs Anbian and Xifeng both nodded, agreeing to send their own totem warriors to the Moonwatch Mountains to investigate the situation.

After dinner, Muqin arranged for the Lion and Bear tribes to rest.

Near the tribe’s main square, not far from the wooden sheds, there was a row of connected cave dwellings. These were specially built for guests from other tribes.

The caves were simple, with kang beds taking up half the space.

Changxia had once joked that these weren’t kang beds—they were more like giant communal bunks.

It felt a bit much for everyday living, but they were perfect for hosting guests. Now that the Heluo Tribe was in the warm season, there was no need to heat the beds anymore.

Once the Lion and Bear tribes were settled in, everyone dispersed.

"Grandma Su Ye, is the snake tribe’s situation really that dangerous?"Changxia asked quietly.

She hadn’t spoken at dinner, just listened quietly. Seeing how serious everyone looked, she couldn’t help but feel worried.

Su Ye shook her head lightly and replied, “It’s not exactly dangerous. With the power of the Snake Tribe, the Wanderers aren’t a real threat. What worries me is if someone is plotting in secret. The Snake Tribe still hasn’t come to Kana Sacred Mountain, and I’m concerned something unexpected might have happened.”

A hidden plot—

That meant the Wanderers had come to the Twilight Forest with a clear goal in mind.

They were targeting the boa snakes of the Moonwatch Mountains. Since the Snake Tribe hadn’t let any word slip, it suggested the Wanderers might have found a way to threaten the very lifeblood of the Sheyue Tribe, forcing the Snake Tribe to submit.

This was what Su Ye feared most.

And it was also the most troublesome part.

In the past, when the Wanderers entered the Twilight Forest, they would at most attack some weaker beast tribes, kidnapping beast-women but never committing wholesale slaughter.

They knew that if they truly angered the Snake Tribe, they’d pay a heavy price and even provoke a hunt by all the beast tribes.

That’s why neither Su Ye nor the beast tribes of the Twilight Forest had ever considered hunting them down.

The Twilight Forest was extremely dangerous.

That danger came from the forest itself.

The beast tribes lived by the law of survival of the fittest.

The Wanderers were just one of many dangers. But if the threat they posed ever grew too great—

Su Ye would no longer show them any mercy.

“I don’t understand,” Changxia said, shaking her head.

Su Ye smiled and said, “You don’t need to understand. Maple will take care of it.”

For now, it was enough for Changxia to focus on her basic training.

“Changxia, just wait in the tribe for me to bring back some specialties from the Snake Tribe,” Maple said boldly. Bathed in the moonlight, Maple’s heroic figure made Changxia look on with envy.

Sigh—

Her awakened bloodline ability had nothing to do with strength.

The only consolation was that her bloodline ability allowed her physical fitness to keep improving, narrowing the gap between the Chinchilla Tribe and the stronger beast tribes.

Otherwise, Changxia would never have been able to leave the territory of the Heluo Tribe in her lifetime.

Dreaming of going to the Twilight Forest or other beast tribe territories would have been pure fantasy.

“Maple, how many people are you planning to take to the Moonwatch Mountains this time?” Changxia asked curiously.

This kind of mission was more like support, so she guessed they wouldn’t bring many people.

It was the rainy season, and traveling outside was dangerous.

“Around three to five people,” Maple replied. She was sure Kongshan would go, and the rest would be arranged by the chief. Who exactly would go would be decided tomorrow.

Changxia nodded, half-understanding, and didn’t ask further.

Soon, the group parted ways by the shore of White Lake, each heading home.

“Changxia, prepare some chili peppers for me and Baiqing. We’ll be returning to the Kana Sacred Mountain Witch Hall early tomorrow morning,” Su Ye said directly.

Changxia was stunned. “Grandma Su Ye, aren’t you going to stay a few more days?”

“Not this time, I’m afraid. The rainy season... things are unsettled in the Twilight Forest. I need to stay at the Witch Hall on Kana Sacred Mountain,” Su Ye explained. The Heluo Tribe was close to Kana Sacred Mountain, so things were always peaceful here.

But it was different for those beast tribes farther away from the mountain.

Every rainy season, they might face floods or other disasters. At times like this, Su Ye had to stay at Kana Sacred Mountain to shelter beastfolk who became wanderers when disaster struck their tribes.

At the foot of Kana Sacred Mountain, there were all kinds of strange buildings—some caves, some hide tents, and so on.

These were left by different beast tribes, and Su Ye had deliberately kept them. That way, when beastfolk fled to Kana Sacred Mountain, they’d have somewhere to stay.

After seeing the cave dwellings of the Heluo Tribe, Su Ye was already planning to recruit some beastfolk to build similar dwellings at the foot of Kana Sacred Mountain after the rainy season. Compared to caves or hide tents, cave dwellings were much more to Su Ye’s liking.

Besides, the geology of Kana Sacred Mountain was similar to that of the Heluo Tribe.

It was suitable for building cave dwellings, without the risk of collapse.

“Floods—” Changxia said nervously.

Su Ye gently stroked Changxia’s hair and said softly, “Don’t worry. The Heluo Tribe is right next to Kana Sacred Mountain, and with the protection of the witches, nothing will happen.”

The unspoken meaning was that the farther you were from Kana Sacred Mountain, the greater the danger.

That’s one reason why the stronger beast tribes all wanted to live close to Kana Sacred Mountain.

The power of the witches was strong and mysterious.

“Changxia, it’s time for the witch to wash up,” Chen Rong called from the kitchen.

Back at the cave dwelling, Chen Rong had gone straight to the kitchen to start a fire and boil water. Baiqing had followed, and the two were quietly chatting.

Changxia clung to Su Ye, asking her all sorts of questions.

When the hot water was ready, Chen Rong called them to wash up, interrupting their conversation.