Chapter 355 Crab Clan
After hearing what Xia Yueke said, the giant crab Hailin was silent for a moment, then said:
"So this is what happened inland. No wonder so many inland beasts have been coming to our beach these days."
"We crabs have lived here for a long time and are very familiar with this sea area. However, fresh water is not so easy to find."
Xia Yueke's heart tightened, and she quickly asked, "Can you help us? We really need fresh water."
Xia Yueke now feels dry mouth and her lips are a little chapped.
The giant crab Hailin pondered for a moment and said slowly:
"Since you are so sincere, we, the Crab Clan, are not unreasonable. However, fresh water resources are not easy to obtain, and we need some time to discuss how to help you. Why don't you come with us back to the tribe to rest for a while, and let us also show our hospitality while you can."
Xia Yueke and Qian Jingyao looked at each other, feeling a little hesitant.
After all, the main purpose of their trip was to find fresh water and moon-viewing salt clams. Time was tight and they couldn't delay too long.
But now that we have the opportunity to establish contact with the crab tribe, perhaps we can get more useful information from them.
So, Xia Yueke nodded and said with a smile: "Thank you for your help. We are willing to accompany you to the tribe as guests."
The giant crab Hailin nodded with satisfaction and waved his huge claws, signaling the surrounding crabs to make way.
Xia Yueke and Qian Jingyao followed Hailin and walked along the beach towards the crab tribe.
Along the way, Xia Yueke noticed that there were many other orc footprints on the beach, and it seemed that many land orcs had been here recently.
After walking for about half an hour, they came to a natural bay surrounded by huge reefs.
In the bay, the crab tribe built their houses on the hillside, with houses made of shells, corals and reefs, scattered on the hillside.
In the center of the bay is a shallow beach where many small crabs are busy carrying food and repairing their homes.
Hailin brought Xia Yueke and Qian Jingyao to a larger shell house and motioned them to wait for a moment.
After a while, a few smaller crabs brought a few cups of clear water.
Xia Yueke took the cup and carefully tasted it, only to discover it was actually fresh water! She looked at Qian Jingyao in surprise, and a glimmer of hope flashed in both of their eyes.
Seeing this, Hailin smiled and said:
"This is the rainwater we have stored. Although it's not much, it's enough to quench your thirst. As for more fresh water resources, we need to get it from farther away, which takes time and manpower."
Xia Yueke said gratefully:
"Thank you for your generosity, it has helped us a lot."
Just then, there was a commotion outside the Shell House.
Xia Yueke and Qian Jingyao looked in the direction of the sound and saw a group of land orcs being led by a few crabs into the tribe. These orcs looked exhausted, obviously having come a long way.
Xia Yueke took a closer look and found that there were several familiar faces among them - they were from the orc tribe that they had had brief contact with before in the inland.
The orcs also recognized Xia Yueke and Qian Jingyao, and all showed surprised expressions. One of the tall sheep orcs came forward and said with a smile:
"I didn't expect to meet you here, what a fate!"
Xia Yueke responded with a smile: "Yes, it seems that everyone has been forced to the seaside by the drought."
The sheep orc sighed and said:
"Yes, the water sources inland are almost exhausted, so we can only risk coming to the seaside to seek survival. However, the crab tribe here doesn't seem to reject us and is willing to provide help."
Xia Yueke nodded and thought to himself: It seems that the crab tribe is quite friendly towards the land orcs. Maybe they are really willing to cooperate with the land orcs.
Thinking of this, she decided to take the opportunity to inquire about the whereabouts of Yuejian Yanbei.
She turned to Hailin and asked softly:
"Chief Hailin, we heard there's a creature called the Moon-Seeing Salt Shell on the seashore that can store large amounts of fresh water. Do you know where it's located?"
When Hailin heard this, a complicated look flashed in his eyes.
He was silent for a moment, then slowly said:
"Moon-viewing salt clams... do exist. However, they live in the deep sea, which is fraught with danger. Even we crabs don't dare venture there easily. Furthermore, moon-viewing salt clams are extremely rare, so finding them is not easy."
Xia Yueke's heart sank, but she did not give up hope.
She continued, "Do you know how to find them? Or is there any other way to get fresh water?"
Hailin glanced at her, as if weighing something.
Finally, he sighed and said, "Actually, we crabs have been in some trouble lately. The fish stocks near us are becoming increasingly scarce, and the food shortage problem is becoming increasingly serious. If you are willing to help us, perhaps we can cooperate and solve our respective difficulties together."
Xia Yueke's eyes lit up and she quickly asked, "What do you need us to do?"
Hailin said in a deep voice:
"We need you to go to the deep sea and fish for us to bring back a new group of fish. In return, we can help you provide other ways to get fresh water."
Xia Yuke subconsciously looked at Qian Jingyao again, her heart full of hesitation.
The deep sea was fraught with dangers, and they knew nothing about the environment there. If they went there rashly, they would likely encounter unforeseen dangers. But right now, there seemed to be no better choice.
At this time, Luo Cihe, who had been standing behind Xia Yueke, stepped forward and said softly:
"I think we can consider it. Although the deep sea is dangerous, it's worth the risk for the sake of fresh water. Besides, if we work together and take care of each other, we will definitely return safely."
Qi'an then spoke up, "Yes, I know a thing or two about some areas of the deep sea, and I might be able to help. We can't just give up like this. This is the best way to solve the freshwater problem right now."
Qi'an's words gave Xia Yueke more confidence.
Qian Jingyao pondered for a moment and said:
"Chief Hailin, we can agree to your request. However, we need some time to prepare, and we hope you can provide some information about the deep sea area and the necessary equipment."
Hailin nodded, revealing a satisfied smile:
"That's natural. We will provide you with all the necessary assistance. As long as you can help us solve the food problem, we will also do our best to help you find fresh water."
After the matter was settled, Chief Hailin became more polite. "By the way, let's have dinner here tonight. You probably don't have much food left and you don't have a place to stay."
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