Shen Tang emerged from the coat, seeing herself almost wrapped up like a zongzi by the Beast Husbands, and said helplessly, "How much colder can it get? I’m at least a Primordial Rank Beastman, I won’t freeze to death."

However, as soon as she stepped out of the cabin door, she realized she had boasted too soon!

The fierce and biting cold wind, carrying fine snow, slapped her face. Shen Tang quickly used spiritual power to form a barrier around herself, avoiding the tragedy of turning into an ice sculpture in three seconds!

She truly felt the terrifying chill, much colder than when she was in the Northern Territory!

Xiao Jin saw her little face turning red from the cold, went forward to pull her into his arms, burying her face in his warm chest, covered her nose tip and cheeks with his big hand, rubbed them, and said gleefully, "Let’s hurry into the city and find a place to settle down."

"Mm!" Shen Tang let him hold her, feeling as cozy as leaning on a furnace, completely warmed, feeling extremely comfortable.

To say the least, it was her first time in the Eternal Winter Empire. No wonder it’s the most difficult area to survive, the environment is harsher than she imagined.

Xue Yinzhou glanced at Xiao Jin, a trace of envy flashed in his eyes, also a bit helpless.

However, thinking about it another way, he could weave more clothes for Tangtang, scarves, gloves... Anyway, there’s a long time ahead, he could slowly learn and make many things for her, just like warming her on his behalf.

He looked up at the sky, where the wind howled and snow flew, squinting his eyes, lost in thought.

The Snake Beasts at his level were no longer affected by winter sleep, but for some reason, there was an inexplicable unease in Xue Yinzhou’s heart.

It was as if... something bad was going to happen.

This feeling, he couldn’t quite understand, it was purely a sense of intuition regarding the unknown.

"Yin Zhou, what are you dazing about? Hurry up, or you’ll get lost, and we won’t be able to find you!" came the female’s urging voice, scattered by the wind and snow.

Xue Yinzhou snapped back, softly answered "Mm," a gentle smile appeared on his face, then quickly followed.

The snow on the ground was thick, even tall and upright male Beastmen, the snow was almost up to their knees, making walking extremely difficult.

They hurried to the city gate, strangely, there wasn’t a single guard soldier at the gate.

Although puzzled, everyone had no time to think, first stepping into the city. The situation inside was slightly better, with sturdy city walls blocking the wind and snow, Shen Tang finally barely managed to walk.

Yet she glanced around, surprised, "How come there isn’t a single person?"

The Eternal Winter Empire was sparsely populated to begin with, seeing nobody after the cold snap was normal, but this was still a city, feeling strangely empty and desolate.

"The snow’s falling so hard, the roads are hard to walk, probably they’re all hiding at home." Xiao Jin muttered.

Shen Tang thought for a moment and agreed. They were planning to find an inn to shelter in, when suddenly many dark figures emerged from the wind and snow, surrounding them.

"Who are you?" the city army quickly arrived, seeing this group of strangers, their faces immediately showed alertness.

Lu Xiao stepped forward to explain, "We are envoys sent by the Night Glow Empire with an important matter to discuss with your Monarch. We encountered the cold snap en route, so we temporarily landed, intending to find a place in the city to rest overnight, set out again tomorrow, please make allowances."

Beastmen have strong territorial awareness, especially as the relationship between the two empires isn’t particularly friendly. He didn’t use force, but politely stated their purpose.

The leading captain suspiciously observed them.

The visitors were well covered, making it difficult to discern their identities in the wind and snow.

He whispered to the Beastman beside him, "Envoys from the Night Glow Empire? We haven’t received any notification... come with us first, we’ll talk after reporting!"

Xue Yinzhou and Xiao Jin were about to move, but were stopped in time by Shen Tang.

This secret meeting was not publicly announced, so it’s normal the subordinates haven’t received any notice.

Just as both sides were in a stalemate, a warm and pleasant voice resonated,

"Stand down, do not neglect honored guests."

The leading Beastman turned around to see, immediately and respectfully saluting, "Greetings to the Third Prince."

Shen Tang also turned to look, showing surprise.

The young man had long white hair with a slight pink hue at the ends, a face coldly elegant and beautiful. Especially his silver eyes, as clear and beautiful as ice and snow, lips holding a gentle smile.

Wasn’t this Lin Xi, whom she hadn’t seen for a long time?

But this time, he wasn’t hiding his identity.

Shen Tang thoughtfully gazed at the snow-white, transparent antlers on his head, growing naturally among his hair like tree branches, tips tinged pinkish-brown, beautiful as though in a dream.

The Royal Family of the Eternal Winter Empire was precisely the Snowfield Spirit Deer.

It turns out Lin Xi was a Prince of the Eternal Winter Empire!

No wonder he had such nobility, he never looked like just a merchant, but she indeed didn’t expect he was an imperial prince, but thinking this, it all made sense, no wonder he could meet the Emperor and negotiate this cooperation.

Lin Xi’s gaze fell on the female before him, smiling wryly, "It’s been a long time, Your Majesty."

Shen Tang also took off her hood, smiling lightly at him, "Long time no see, I’ve come for the meeting."

And seeing the Third Prince calling out "Your Majesty," the gathered Beastmen looked astonished and uncertain; once they saw the female’s face clearly, they were even more stunned.

It was actually the one from the Night Glow Empire.

Their unintentional disrespect was truly rude!

Luckily, Shen Tang didn’t blame them, she just looked at the young man before her, curiously asking, "Why are you here?"

Unexpectedly they happened to encounter Lin Xi; otherwise, they would likely have been taken for interrogation.

Lin Xi helplessly explained, "Recently the cold snap has risen again, with many casualties and disappearances. I was ordered by Father to search the nearby area, unexpectedly meeting you."

"It’s cold outside, don’t stay here, let’s talk inside."