Hot Springs Beauties

Frosthold is the coldest point in the far north. The temperature gradually rises after descending the mountain, and now, after crossing the Laos River, it's almost the same as the Avarova tribe. ♨🐚 🐝♗

Of course, the temperature is relative; the surrounding area is still covered in ice and snow, but various creatures are gradually increasing in number. We look forward to seeing the people here again, wondering what their customs are like.

Although Ryze said to be careful when leaving Avarosa's territory, I can accept it as long as it's not a conspiracy.

I'm not afraid of facing the enemy head-on; I just hate those who outwardly comply but inwardly defy them.

As I walked, I suddenly heard the sound of splashing water not far away. Could it be that besides the Laos River, there is another Unfreezing River?

We followed the sound of water and discovered that it wasn't coming from a river, but from a hot spring. Steam was rising from the hot spring, and a white mist obscured everything.

"Want to relax a bit? It's been ages since I've had a hot bath." I stretched, exhausted from the thrilling experience on the Laos River.

"Shall we go together?" Riven asked expectantly.

"I think it's better to separate. You stay here, and I'll go to the other side. The thick fog will obscure our vision."

"Hehe, it's actually okay if there's no fog."

"Don't keep teasing me, or I might really eat you up one day."

"Eat it?"

"Yes, that's exactly what you think."

As we were talking, we suddenly heard the Ironhorn Bull moo, which startled us, as we had never heard it moo since we bought it.

"So it can even make noise." I stroked its head, and it actually licked my hand affectionately, which wasn't like something a stubborn Ironhorn Bull would do.

"I bet it wants to soak in the hot springs too." Riven said, untying the car frame, Ironhorn Bull excitedly rushed into the water.

We smiled at each other and went our separate ways to relieve our fatigue.

Soaking in a hot spring amidst the freezing cold is truly paradise, especially now that our bodies have been strengthened, it's not so cold even after leaving Dragon Tooth.

The hot spring water was around 40 degrees Celsius, which was perfect for relieving tension and fatigue. However, I have a habit of getting sleepy when I take a hot bath.

To prevent slipping, I moved some rocks nearby to stabilize my position, and then I lay down to sleep.

I was sleeping soundly, feeling limp and weak, when I was woken up by the sound of splashing water. Was it Riven swimming over?

I groggily opened my eyes, but all I could see was a thick fog, and I couldn't see anything clearly. However, the conversation between the women instantly snapped me back to reality.

Someone's here! And it's a woman!

They didn't notice me, otherwise they wouldn't have been able to bathe so peacefully, but they did discover the Ironhorn Bull.

The group was clearly having a great time, laughing and joking, jumping up and down and splashing around, which is why there was such a loud splashing sound.

This is troublesome. What if they find out? If we sneak away, we can't take the Ironhorn Bull with us.

But why should I be afraid? I was here first! Forget it, my physiological reaction makes that argument completely unconvincing.

"Who are you?"

I was at a loss when I suddenly heard a girl's voice behind me. I didn't dare turn around, afraid that she wasn't wearing any clothes.

"I'm an explorer who just happened to be passing by. Don't blame me, I was here first!"

"Pfft... You're really funny. I didn't blame you, why are you so nervous? My friends are over there, I'm going now!"

Um???

My mind is full of questions. Did they just leave like that?

Without time to think, I quickly got ashore, dressed, and prepared to take a detour to Riven's place, but I ran into her on the way.

"What, trying to spy on me?" Riven asked playfully.

"Stop fooling around, did you see the person in the water?"

"Someone in the water? I didn't see anyone else in the water when I got ashore."

"Now some people have arrived, and they're all women. If I'm not mistaken, they're toying with the Ironhorn Bull. We need to find a way to get it out."

"What's the plan? I'll just go over and tell them, won't I? You just wait here."

Riven returned to the hot spring, and I used that time to dry my clothes with the heat emanating from the Fire Dragon's Fang. But after a while, Riven still hadn't returned, and I started to worry.

What if this isn't a group of ordinary people, and they blame her?

No, I have to go check it out! At this point, I can't worry about manners!

As I approached the hot spring, I saw Riven driving an oxcart towards me, with several women on board, who appeared to be the people from the hot spring.

"Hi, we meet again." A petite girl greeted me. Judging from her voice, she was probably the one who had spoken to me at the hot spring.

"We meet again? You've met before?" Riven questioned me.

Before I could explain, the girl said, "Don't be angry. Your friend is very polite. He never looked directly at me, not even glancing at me sideways."

Hearing this, the girls all laughed, "Hahaha... Sister, you're really getting old. He's still a young man, of course he wouldn't be interested in you."

I'll kill you all!

The girls got along very well and were always smiling when they joked around. They never expected that this petite, young-looking girl was actually their older sister.

"Um, we didn't mean it. We didn't know there were people here. Please don't take offense."

"I already said I'm not blaming you! Besides, there's nothing wrong with taking a bath together, it won't make you pregnant."

"Then we'll be going. Look..." I saw them sitting on the oxcart, showing no intention of getting off.

"What's the rush? Stay at our tribe for one night before you leave. Everyone will love you."

"This..." I'm terrified of strangers inviting us to stay the night; past experiences have shown that something bad is bound to happen in those situations.

"Okay, let's stay here for the night then!" Riven said nonchalantly, which surprised me. Wasn't she usually the one who was cautious?

These girls didn't look like Freljord; they were all blonde, blue-eyed, and fair-skinned beauties, just like Lux.

Aside from Ashe, I haven't seen any other beautiful girls in Freljord; they are truly stunning.

But what's even more amazing is yet to come, because everyone in their tribe is like that, and there isn't a single man in the entire tribe!

Having just crossed the Weak Water, have I arrived in the Kingdom of Women? Am I supposed to be chosen as a husband by the Queen here next?

"I suddenly regret coming here. Why are there so many beautiful women here?" Riven whispered to me.

"Didn't you agree to come here voluntarily?"

"Because I felt they meant me no harm; on the contrary, they made me feel very welcome."

"Does seeing these alluring women remind you of your relatives who Ten Thousand Flower Grove?"

"There might be some connection, but you mustn't let them fool you!"

"That's hard to say, who can blame me for being so charming?"

Even so, I remained wary.