Ji Nuan chuckled sheepishly, "Nothing much. Let's go quickly. Staying in the cave for these past few days has almost suffocated me."
The Orc fixed his deep gaze on her, staring until her smile stiffened. Only then did he chuckle softly and carry her toward the lake.
The closer they got to the lake, the more Orcs they encountered, yet there wasn't a single female or juvenile to be seen.
Without sufficient beast skin for warmth, only the Orcs who had tasks outside could emerge. The weaker females and juveniles had no choice but to obediently stay in the cave.
The Orcs were busy at the lakefront. Watching them carry blocks of ice away, Ji Nuan realized this was the Sahara Tribe's method of storing water.
They transported the ice blocks from the lake to areas outside the caves. Due to the cold weather, the ice wouldn't melt, and if the tribesfolk needed drinking water, they'd knock off a few pieces to nibble on for hydration.
