He murmured to the pikas, "Little guys, you are really our saviors."

Leng Feng's voice was a little choked at this time, and he continued: "Our brothers in the first group are all counting on me. If I can't find food, everyone will have to eat. Now that we have you, we have hope."

He gently stroked the pika with his red, frozen hands and continued, "Do you know? In this world of ice and snow, you are our light of hope."

"I must bring you back and make my brothers happy!"

After saying this, he stood up, carefully placed the pika in his arms, and wrapped it in his clothes, as if guarding the most precious treasure.

Then he turned and walked towards the shelter. Although his steps were still heavy, they were full of strength.

As time passed, everyone in the shelter began to get anxious.

Shao Bing lifted the door curtain, feeling uneasy.

He looked at the snow-capped mountains that were about to fall into darkness, his eyes filled with endless worry, like a lone wolf who had lost its direction in the darkness.

Shi Sanba stammered, his lips trembling like two dry leaves, and was about to say something.

Fortunately, Banzhuan was quick-witted and quick-handed. Like an agile cheetah, he immediately covered the former's mouth.

His eyes were filled with anger and worry as he threatened, "You bitch, normally I wouldn't care what you say, but in this situation, you'd better shut up!"

He paused, the worry in his eyes growing even stronger, and continued, "Leng Feng didn't bring a torch when he went out. If you are such a bad-mouthed kid and cause Leng Feng to get lost in the snowy night, I will never forgive you!"

"This snowy mountain is full of dangers at night. It's dangerous enough for Leng Feng to be out there alone. You better not make things worse."

Shi Sanba, with his mouth covered, had his eyes wide open like two copper bells, and could only nod up and down to indicate that he understood.

Shao Bing, on the other side, clasped his hands tightly together, as if praying, and muttered to himself: "Leng Feng, you must return safely!"

Yu Fei also came over, his face a little pale, and said worriedly: "Yes, the temperature in the snowy mountains will drop sharply at night. If Leng Feng can't find the way back, or encounters some wild animals, it will be terrible!"

Tian Chao sat by the bonfire, staring at the flames. The flames danced in his eyes, but he pretended not to see them. He said in a low voice:

"All we can do now is to guard this bonfire and hope that Leng Feng can find his way back by following the light of the fire."

"The night in the snowy mountains is no joke. I've heard that many people who spent the night in the snowy mountains didn't make it out alive."

Ban Zhuan released his hand from covering Shi Sanba's mouth and said seriously, "Don't worry too much, Leng Feng is so smart, he will definitely find a way."

"All we have to do now is stay calm and trust him!"

Shao Bing nodded and said, "Ban Zhuan is right. We must trust Leng Feng. He will definitely return safely with food."

However, even though everyone was comforting each other, everyone's eyes were still looking at the snow-capped mountains outside the door that were getting darker and darker from time to time, and the worries in their hearts surged up like a tide, wave after wave.

When the setting sun is about to fade away, the last ray of sunlight is like a small flame that is about to go out, faintly illuminating the earth.

Leng Feng's staggering figure appeared not far away. His footsteps were as heavy as if they were filled with lead, and every step seemed very difficult.

Shi Sanba, who had the best eyesight, jumped up with joy like a child and shouted excitedly: "Leng Feng is back!"

"If I'm not mistaken, you're carrying tonight's dinner!"

Hearing this, Shao Bing immediately ordered: "Chaochao, you and Yu Fei go to meet Leng Feng."

"Sanba, boil some hot water so Leng Feng can warm himself up later!"

"Okay!" Shi Sanba said with a smile, and that smile was like a blooming sunflower.

After a while, Tian Chao and Yu Fei carried Leng Feng back to the warm shelter.

Only then did Shao Bing see clearly what Leng Feng was holding in his hand. It looked like a mouse, but not exactly like one.

"Leng Feng, what did you bring back?" Shi Sanba asked.

Leng Feng leaned against the bonfire. The warmth of the bonfire was like a pair of gentle hands, gently caressing his cold body. He trembled and said:

"Huh~ I don't know either. Anyway, it looks like it can be eaten. Let's not worry about it now!"

"You don't know, I've been searching outside for a long time. This snowy mountain is completely covered in white. My eyes are almost dazzled."

As he spoke, he gestured with his hands.

"I was braving the biting cold wind, it felt like countless needles were pricking my face!"

Shi Sanba, Yu Fei and Ban Zhuan listened to Leng Feng's story with their eyes as big as copper bells and their faces full of surprise and admiration.

Shi Sanba couldn't help but say, "Leng Feng, you're really amazing. If I had gone out, I would have been frozen into a popsicle, let alone finding food."

Yu Fei also nodded and said, "Yes, Leng Feng. It's a miracle that you can still find food in this icy and snowy weather."

Ban Zhuan patted Leng Feng on the shoulder and said, "Brother, I admire you. This trip of yours was really not easy."

"Shao Bing, take Tian Chao to deal with this thing. We will have a big meal tonight. Remember to set aside a small portion as reserve food." Leng Feng said.

Shao Bing and Yu Fei took the pika that Leng Feng found to the side to deal with it.

Shao Bing carefully picked up the pika, as if it were a precious treasure. He said to Yu Fei, "Although this thing looks a little strange, it is our life-saving food at this time."

Yu Fei nodded and said, "That's right, we have to be careful with it and not waste any meat."

They first carefully peeled off the pika's skin, their movements like a skilled craftsman carving a work of art.

The pika is then cut into small pieces, and each piece of meat looks tender and delicious.

Then they threaded the meat onto branches and roasted it over a campfire.

As the flames licked the flesh, it began to slowly change color and emit a sizzling sound. The sound was like beautiful music, echoing throughout the shelter.

After a while, the shelter was filled with the aroma of food. The aroma was like an invisible hand, tempting everyone's taste buds.

Shi Sanba couldn't help but move closer, staring intently at the roasting meat. He swallowed and said, "This smells so delicious. I feel like I haven't smelled such an alluring aroma in a long time."

The others also gathered around, their eyes full of anticipation, like a group of hungry wolves seeing their prey.

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