Chapter 46
Chapter 46 – Pale faces
Translated by Sunyancai
The giant stone blocking the entrance of the cave moved a little more, and the shaking sound become more intense and clear.
Based on that sound, Mao had already figured out what creature was moving that stone outside.
Because of that, Mao’s face immediately turned pale. All his blood seemed to have frozen over, as he stood still at his spot, with his eyes fixed on the entrance of the cave.
After examining the vents above, Shao Xuan jumped down and tapped on Mao’s shoulder, which almost made Mao jump up out of fear.
With trembling lips, Mao did not know what to say. After all, he and Shao Xuan were merely two newly-awakened kids, who could never be a proper opponent to that giant creature outside based on their own strength. It was such a big gap between their strength, no matter how brave they were, they could not deny the truth.
Shao Xuan took his knife, and indicated to Mao to escape from above. He had inspected roughly, and no dangerous animals were to be seen by the vent for now. Even if there were some dangerous animals around, there was no other option for them. Going out was far better than waiting inside and be eaten alive.
If they went down the mountain, as far as he knew, Thorn Black Winds could be very persistent with its prey. Also they had a very sensitive smelling ability, so once they confirmed their target, they would not give it up easily. Down the mountain was the territory of Thorn Black Winds. Night was the time for Thorn Black Winds, and since it was night already, going down meant sending themselves into the Thorn Black Wind’s belly.
Either be frozen to death, or be eaten alive. If Mao had to choose, he would rather go up the mountain for a better chance of survival. If at that time the Thorn Black Wind could not endure the cold environment and retreated, that would be great
There were sounds of stones breaking, so it seemed that the vent grew bigger and bigger. Mixed with the sounds of breaking, there were also dense clacking sounds. That Thorn Black Wind became more and more excited.
In fact, the Thorn Black Wind could totally exit through the cave entrance, and then chase after them. However, it chose not to do so. Perhaps it hadn’t thought about that way, perhaps tearing down a small vent was not a problem for it, but it disliked to take a detour. Or it had its own other reasons.
At the same time that Shao Xuan and Mao ran up to the mountaintop for their lives, Mai and the others had successfully attacked the two Thorn Black Winds down the mountain. The beasts were now hesitant in blocking their way.
Mai felt delighted for a moment, but after a second, his face became rather stiff.
The sound from the mountainside was not loud, but with the quiet surroundings and Mai’s outstanding hearing abilities, of course he heard the sound of stones breaking.
Mai heard it, there were a few other warriors that heard it too, and all their faces turned green.
“Is it coming from the cave?!” Qiao shouted surprisingly.
“Oh, no! Ah-Xuan is still in the cave!” Lang Ga’s knife in his hand was shaking heavily, which almost made him drop it.
“Go up the mountain!!” Mai shouted out.
This time, those two hesitating Thorn Black Winds did not stop them from going up.
Regardless of what, Mai led the others, rushing towards the cave immediately.
The sound of stones being broken did not last long, and the surroundings became quiet again, which made Mai and the others even more worried. With sounds of stones breaking, they could still hope that the two kids were fine. But with the silence, there were only two results… Either the crisis was over, or…
Mai dared not think more, and he spared no efforts to rush to the cave.
When they finally reached the entrance, many people’s faces turned totally pale at the sight.
With Shao Xuan and Mao’s strength, it would not be easy for them to move that giant stone. Even if they wanted to move it, they would not move it that far. With a small opening, their skinny bodies could easily come and go. Of course the stone was not moved by the two kids, let alone that there were also huge claw marks on it.
Seeing the shifted giant stone and fresh claw marks, Lang Ga’s legs became so weak that he could hardly stand.
Mai rushed into the cave without grabbing a torch to light it up. However, now there was merely chaos left inside.
The chilly wind coming from the entrance and the vent, blew away all the warmth in their hearts.