Deep Night, Bitter Cold, No Sleep!

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The heavy snow had fallen for days, drifting down without the slightest sign of easing.

After several days, thick layers of snow had piled up all around. It accumulated especially fast on the small ledge outside Er Dongsheng's cave, forcing him to brave the bone-piercing wind and goose-feather snow every day to clear it away.

What a fucking pain in the ass!

But he was the only one who could do it, because...

Boom! Boom!

A few ordinary fireballs struck the ground, and the surrounding snow instantly melted into water that ran out through cracks in the rock face.

Only he could clear it so easily!

Another cold, silent night!

"Whew!"

Cold. So cold! A chill pierced him to the bone!

Er Dongsheng sat up on the wooden bed and flexed his numb hands and feet. As he felt the blood in his body begin to race, the last trace of sleep left him.

It was too cold. No matter how many furs covered the bed, he still woke up freezing every night. The pelts let drafts through from every direction, while waves of cold air kept rising from the ground. Piling on more did no good!

The campfire still crackled nearby, but the bitter cold seemed to have subdued its roaring flames. They could warm only the tiny patch around them!

He got out of bed and looked at the two little ones, curled up nearby