Li Yi, Li Er, and Li San’s Mammoth Tribe isn’t too near or far from the Silver Tiger Clan’s territory.

Because the beastmen of the Mammoth Tribe prefer eating vegetables over meat, their hunting grounds differ from those of the Silver Tiger Clan, so they’ve never encountered the Silver Tiger Clan’s beastmen before.

The Mammoth Tribe is famous for their good temperament. Due to their formidable combat strength, only the Horror Beasts can challenge them; no other tribe stands a chance against the Mammoth Tribe.

Some strong individuals enjoy enslaving and humiliating the weak, but the Mammoth Tribe is the opposite—a highly tolerant race.

When beastmen face difficulty, meeting another beastman doesn’t guarantee rescue, but encountering a beastman from the Mammoth Tribe does ensure salvation.

If Shuangshuang’s Silver Tiger Clan’s tolerance towards beastmen from other tribes is unexpected, then the Mammoth Tribe’s behavior is the norm. Struggling tribes prefer relying on the Mammoth Tribe for survival.

These gentle giants always provide a way to survive. Shuangshuang recalled Yan Ming’s divination; if the incoming tribe were the Mammoth Tribe, it would indeed be a great blessing.

However, the Mammoth Tribe is immensely powerful, usually offering protection to other tribes; persuading them to join the Silver Tiger Tribe requires careful planning.

The banquet was lavishly prepared. Since the Mammoths are herbivores, the beastmen of the Mammoth Tribe prefer vegetables over meat. Thus, the banquet’s theme was vegetarian dishes.

Pickled cabbage stew with meat, chilled lotus root salad, lotus root stewed with ribs, lotus seed soup, and several stir-fried greens—all cultivated by Shuangshuang in the cave.

The amount of greens wasn’t substantial; originally, Shuangshuang had nurtured them for a winter treat but now used them to prepare dishes for the guests.

To avoid Li Yi and the others feeling embarrassed about eating, Shuangshuang used the largest bowls to serve the dishes, making plenty, since beastmen don’t fuss over presentation; large bowls on the table aren’t seen as impolite.

Li Yi, Li Er, and Li San were robust and imposing in the cave, but they ate politely. Their demeanor indicated that all three could read.

Shuangshuang was a bit surprised because she understood from Li Yi that the Mammoth Tribe, like the Silver Tiger Clan, were all literate, which was quite remarkable.

Upon reflection, Shuangshuang felt relieved. As the strongest tribe in martial prowess, the Mammoth Tribe was quite different from other tribes.

Other tribes, constrained by Super Tribes, tend to retreat when confronted, but not the Mammoth Tribe.

Even the Great Witch controlling the subordinate tribes of a Super Tribe has no sway over the Mammoth Tribe because their Great Witches are from the Mammoth Tribe themselves.

The Mammoth Tribe’s Great Witch legacy is cultivated by their own Great Witches within the tribe, requiring no reliance on Super Tribes, making the Mammoth Tribe a group even Super Tribes dare not provoke.

Besides, Shuangshuang noticed that despite it being winter, the air in the cave was warm. If the body was dirty, there would be an odor, yet Li Yi, Li Er, and Li San were clean without any smell.

Their hair wasn’t greasy, indicating their attention to hygiene. It’s not surprising for the Mammoths, akin to elephants, to enjoy bathing, but many beastmen aren’t concerned with personal hygiene.

It’s rare to encounter a tribe fond of cleanliness. Shuangshuang felt living with the Mammoth Tribe would save trouble in this aspect, otherwise she would be troubled on how to teach them personal hygiene.

While Shuangshuang observed Li Yi and the others in amazement, little did she know, Li Yi, Li Er, and Li San were even more astonished.

They thought food would be scarce during the cold season, expecting the banquet to be modest; unexpectedly, there was an abundance of food more well-prepared than even the Mammoth Tribe could manage.

Besides, the cleanliness of the Silver Tiger Clan’s beastmen, the tribe’s prosperity, and the literacy apparent in everyone’s speech revealed they were literate like the Mammoth Tribe.

Li Yi and others weren’t looking down on outside tribes; they’ve encountered too many beastmen from various tribes, yet not a single tribe matched the Mammoth Tribe’s standards in maintaining personal hygiene and literacy.

Moreover, the Silver Tiger Clan housed beastmen from other tribes who seemed vibrant and clearly weren’t marginalized.

These shared living habits with the Mammoth Tribe left Li Yi, Li Er, and Li San with a favorable impression of the Silver Tiger Clan. Coupled with the wealth of precious food offered in genuine hospitality, Li Yi, Li Er, and Li San quickly let down their guard.

The group indulged in food and drink, forming camaraderie halfway through the banquet. Shuangshuang also learned a pivotal piece of news from Li Yi, who revealed he was actually the Clan Leader of the Mammoth Tribe and was out exploring for food due to a crisis faced by the Mammoth Tribe.

The Mammoth Tribe’s location includes a river. Mammoths love water and enjoy frolicking in beast form, so water is essential near their tribe.

This year proved especially unlucky; before the cold season’s arrival, heavy rain fell for several days causing a sudden flood of a normally complacent river, drowning the Mammoth Tribe.

The current Mammoth Tribe’s Great Witch is adept not at divination and foresight but combat. Thus, the river’s abnormality went unnoticed, resulting in the tribe being flooded.

Though the Mammoth Tribe is unafraid of water, the flood didn’t harm the people; however, the grain stores were a problem. Despite rescue efforts, most stored food was lost to flooding.

The food reserves are inadequate, risking starvation during the cold season, especially given the Mammoth Tribe’s immense food requirements. Midway through the cold season, their food supplies were nearly depleted.

Discussing the tribe’s dwindling food supplies saddened Li Yi, Li Er, and Li San. Even the lavish food before them tasted bland, overshadowed by the impending survival struggles facing the tribe.

Despite knowing this moment was ill-timed, Shuangshuang couldn’t help but feel a surge of joy, seeing it as a prime opportunity to win favor and possibly integrate the Mammoth Tribe into the Silver Tiger Clan.

With a gentle smile, Shuangshuang spoke sincerely: "Li Yi Clan Leader need not worry. If food shortage is the issue, our Silver Tiger Clan can perhaps assist.

Our Silver Tiger Clan excels in agriculture, with abundant vegetarian reserves. As we favor meat, these plant-based foods remain plentiful, perfectly aiding Li Yi Clan Leader in overcoming this crisis as gratitude for your previous rescue."

Upon hearing Shuangshuang’s words, Li Yi was initially delighted but soon disheartened. Even with Shuangshuang’s willingness to help, how much vegetarian food could the Silver Tiger Clan possibly store? They prefer meat, and the Mammoth Tribe’s appetite is vast. Small quantities can’t solve the problem.