Rong Ye and Han Jue didn't linger in the pouring rain. Seeing the immediate, organized panic of the tribe was a clear signal that the time for lounging was over.
Han Jue, practical and strong, immediately headed back to the cave to ensure Su Qinglan was covered and secured and, most importantly, to start shifting.
Rong Ye, however, had a more self-serving, yet essential, duty in mind. He immediately bolted toward the storage area where the tribe's rations were being distributed.
The rule was simple: the rations, consisting of smoked meat, dried fruits, and the yet-to-arrive precious rice, had to be divided immediately.
The distribution was happening now because if everyone kept their share in one central location, some greedy or less prepared families might eat theirs early and demand more, leaving others at a disadvantage by the end of the long rainy season.
