I thrived in the primitive tribe

The next day, Lu Yao and the others woke up early. After a simple breakfast, they stood at the cave entrance, their gazes fixed solemnly outside. The heavy rain showed no sign of abating; on the contrary, it grew even heavier.

"What are we going to do?" Lu Yao asked, her face full of worry. "If we wait any longer, will the cold season arrive? We can't stay in the rain for too long!"

“Yes,” another tribesman echoed, a hint of anxiety in his eyes, “When the cold season comes, the roads will be even more difficult to travel, and food will become scarce. We must find a way forward as soon as possible.”

Loya stood silently to one side, seemingly deep in thought. He looked up at the sky, then down at the ground, his brow furrowed, as if searching for clues to solve the problem.

“We can’t keep waiting,” Loya finally spoke, his voice firm and strong. “We have to make a decision: either continue on in the pouring rain, or find another place to take shelter and wait for the rain to subside before setting off.”

Upon hearing this, a glimmer of hope rose in Lu Yao's heart. She looked at Luo Ya, awaiting his further instructions.

“I think,” Loya continued, “we can try going deeper into the cave and see if we find anything. Maybe we can find another exit, or some shelter from the rain.”

"Isn't this cave only this big? I don't see where you can go further in?" Lu Yao looked around in confusion.

“When I was gathering firewood earlier, I saw a small hole over there. Maybe if we go through it, we can reach the other side of the cave,” Loya pointed to a hidden corner of the cave.

Lu Yao followed his hand and saw that there was indeed an extremely hidden cave. The entrance was cleverly concealed by vines and rocks, and it would be very difficult to find it without careful searching.

The outline of the cave entrance was faintly visible in the dim light, exuding an air of mystery and unknowability.

"Is it safe inside? Or is there no other exit? What if we go in and can't get out?" Lu Yao frowned, her eyes full of worry.

“Let’s try going over with a torch,” Loya said in a steady and powerful voice as he gently pulled a burning piece of firewood from the fire, the flames dancing on his face.

Seeing this, Lu Yao and her other companions followed suit. They were filled with curiosity but also a little apprehensive, wanting to see how Luo Ya planned to verify the safety of the cave.

Loya carefully inserted the torch into the cave entrance. The flame seemed to sense something, its direction slightly changed, and the light meandered and twisted inside the cave, illuminating an unknown space.

The cave did not appear to be narrow, but its exact depth and width could not be discerned in a single moment.

In the firelight, the rock textures on the cave walls were faintly visible, and the occasional sound of dripping water was particularly clear in the silent air.

“It looks like there’s a lot of space inside, and the flames haven’t gone out, which means there’s at least some air circulation,” Loya observed for a while, then turned to everyone and said, “But just to be safe, we should still carefully go in and explore.”

"Would it be more dangerous for us to proceed in the rain than to pass through this unknown cave?" Lu Yao's voice carried a hint of uncertainty as her gaze shifted between the torrential rain outside the cave and the deep darkness inside, trying to weigh the risks of both.

Loya pondered for a moment, his eyes appearing particularly deep in the torchlight.

"With such heavy rain, if we force ourselves to move forward in the rain, not only will we consume a lot of energy, but our vision will also be obstructed, making it very easy to lose our way."

In addition, the risk is considerable due to the potential for natural disasters such as flash floods and landslides triggered by rainfall.

He paused for a moment, then continued, "And this cave, although unknown and full of challenges, at least provides us with a relatively sheltered space that can avoid direct rain."

Moreover, judging from the way the torches were burning, there should be sufficient air circulation inside the cave, which means we are unlikely to face the danger of suffocation.

Of course, we cannot rule out other unknown risks inside the cave, such as wild animals and terrain obstacles, but these risks are relatively more controllable.

As Lu Yao listened to Luo Ya's analysis, she gradually gained some understanding.

She understood that no matter which path she chose, there would be no way to avoid risks entirely. The key was to weigh the pros and cons and make the most rational decision.

“Then… shall we go into the cave and explore?” Lu Yao’s tone was firm as she looked at Luo Ya and her other companions, anticipating their response.

"Alright, since everyone agrees, let's prepare to enter the cave. However, everyone must be careful, stay vigilant, and be prepared to deal with any potential risks."

So, the group checked their luggage again to make sure that torches, animal hides and other items were all there, and then slowly stepped into the mysterious cave.

Their figures, illuminated by the torches, gradually disappeared into the darkness of the cave, leaving only the torrential rain and howling wind outside, as if telling the story of the hardship and unknowns of this adventure.

As they ventured deeper into the cave, Lu Yao and the others gradually discovered that it did not appear to be naturally formed, but rather that the traces of human excavation were becoming increasingly apparent.

The rocks on the cave walls were neatly cut to form smooth passages, the width and height of which were just right for a group of people to pass side by side without having to bend over.

"Could there be a tribe living in here?" Lu Yao's voice was tinged with surprise and curiosity as she searched the cave walls, trying to find more clues about this mysterious cave.

Upon hearing this, Loya stopped in his tracks and carefully illuminated the cave wall ahead with his torch, meticulously observing every detail.

“Indeed, the excavation marks here are very obvious and look very old. If a tribe really did live here, they may have left behind a lot of valuable information.”

Upon hearing this, Lu Yao and her companions gathered around, using their torches to illuminate the cave walls as they carefully searched for any possible traces.

Sure enough, in one corner of the cave wall, they found some blurry murals depicting strange totems and symbols that seemed to be telling an ancient story.

“These murals… look so ancient!” Lu Yao exclaimed, her gaze lingering on the murals as she tried to decipher their meaning.

Loya also moved closer to the murals, carefully illuminating every detail with his torch, and then slowly said, "These murals may record the history and culture of this tribe. If we can decipher the information within them, we may be able to find more secrets about this cave."

So the group decided to temporarily halt their progress and sat around the murals, beginning to carefully study these ancient totems and symbols.