Chapter 164 Preparing for Winter
At this time, Lin Yuxi's stomach growled. The three of them smiled at each other, and Aya said, "Oh, I was so busy talking that I forgot you guys haven't eaten yet. I won't bother you anymore, I'll go back first."
Lin Yuxi said: "Aya, stay and eat with us."
Aya waved her hand: "No, no, I'm going to go back and talk to my family about setting up the cave."
After seeing Aya off, Lin Yuxi and Shen Minghui began to prepare for dinner. Shen Minghui handled the game expertly, while Lin Yuxi prepared the side dishes.
"Minghui, what do you think will happen to Jiang Qingqing in the future?" Lin Yuxi suddenly asked.
While working, Shen Minghui said: "She has to bear the consequences of the path she chose. But this also serves as a reminder to other people in the tribe not to act recklessly."
Lin Yuxi nodded: "Well, I hope this kind of thing won't happen again in the tribe."
Soon, a sumptuous dinner was ready. Lin Yuxi and Shen Minghui sat at the table, enjoying the warm time.
"Mmm, it smells so good!"
"Really? Then eat more!"
"Yeah, you eat too!"
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After dinner, Lin Yuxi and Shen Minghui sat side by side outside the cave, looking at the moon in the sky.
"Minghui, do you think the werewolves in this world will be more powerful under the moonlight?" Lin Yuxi asked, leaning on Shen Minghui's shoulder.
Shen Minghui hugged her gently, "I don't know... but no matter what, I will protect you."
Lin Yuxi raised her head and looked at his handsome profile, her heart filled with sweetness. "Well, with you by my side, I'm not afraid of anything."
Shen Minghui lowered his head and kissed her on the forehead, "Don't worry, no matter what happens, we will face it together."
Lin Yuxi nodded and returned her gaze to the moon in the sky. "Look at that moon, it's so big and round, it seems even more beautiful than the one in our previous world."
"Yeah, it seems to be true! Isn't it said that some orc worlds have three blue moons? Maybe this is their integrated version?"
Lin Yuxi laughed softly, "If that's the case, it's quite interesting. I just wonder if the moon has potholes on the top as well."
Shen Minghui smiled and said, "Who cares? You are by my side right now, and the moon is the most beautiful scenery."
A breeze blew by, and Lin Yuxi's hair was gently lifted. She squinted her eyes slightly, enjoying this moment of tranquility.
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As time went by, Aya followed Lin Yuxi's teachings and decorated her own cave in a very nice way. When other people in the tribe saw this, they followed suit, and the living environment of the entire tribe was greatly improved.
As for the news about Jiang Qingqing, no more was sent back. Lin Yuxi occasionally thought of her, but she just silently wished that she would not embarrass the time traveler too much, and hoped that she would live a long life.
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"leader!"
Hu Meng raised his head from a pile of animal skins and saw Shen Minghui. A smile appeared on his face and he said, "Minghui, how come you have time to come here today? Didn't you go to accompany your little female?"
Shen Minghui didn't take the teasing words seriously and directly stated the purpose of this trip, "Chief, as the severe cold is approaching, I have some ideas that may help the tribe better survive this cold winter."
Hu Meng's eyes lit up, and he quickly said, "Quick, tell me about it."
Shen Minghui's eyes sparkled. "Chief, we can set up more traps around the tribe. The wild beasts are now preparing for winter and are more active. Setting traps can not only capture more prey, but also ensure the safety of the tribe." As he spoke, he used his hands to gesture the shape and position of the trap on the ground.
Hu Meng listened and nodded frequently, "This is a good idea, how should it be arranged specifically?"
Shen Minghui thought for a moment, "We can dig deep pits along the paths where wild animals often appear, cover them with branches and vines, and put some bait. There are also some narrow passages where we can set spike traps."
Hu Meng waved his hand and said, "Okay, I'll do as you say!"
"Also, Chief," Shen Minghui continued, "We can't eat all the prey we catch right away. We should pickle and smoke some of it so it can be preserved for a longer time."
Hu Meng frowned, "Pickled? Smoked? Preserved for a longer time?"
Shen Minghui patiently explained: "Well, we can rub salt on the meat and marinate it in a large vat. For smoking, we build a small shed, light a fire underneath, hang the meat on it, and let the smoke slowly roast it."
Hu Meng stroked his chin and said, "Well, it sounds feasible. But it requires a lot of manpower."
Shen Minghui smiled and said, "Chief, as long as we work together, we will be able to prepare before the severe cold comes. Let our tribe survive the severe winter with enough food and clothing!"
Enough food and clothing?
Hu Meng stood up and patted Shen Minghui's shoulder heavily, "Okay! Let's do as you say. Minghui, it's a blessing for us to have you in the tribe."
Shen Minghui smiled modestly, "Thank you for the compliment, Chief. I am also a member of our tribe!"
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After coming out of Hu Meng's residence, Shen Minghui thought about the next work in his mind and walked home in a hurry. As soon as he entered the house, he saw Lin Yuxi sorting herbs.
He walked over, hugged Lin Yuxi gently, and said, "Yuxi, I have made some suggestions to the leader, and I will be busy next."
Lin Yuxi turned around and looked at him with a smile: "I believe you can do it."
Shen Minghui kissed her forehead and said, "With your support, I am not afraid of any difficulty."
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In the following days, the whole tribe was busy. Shen Minghui led the male orcs to set traps around the tribe. They sweated and poured out their responsibility to the tribe and their hope for the future in every trap.
Lin Yuxi was busy in the witch doctor's house, sorting herbs and teaching the female orcs how to identify and process medicinal herbs.
One evening, Shen Minghui dragged his tired body back home.
Lin Yuxi hurried over and handed over a bowl of water. "How was it? Did you set up the trap smoothly today?"
Shen Minghui took the water and drank it all. "It's going well. We've already finished most of it."
Lin Yuxi gently wiped the sweat off his forehead, her eyes full of heartache, "Don't tire yourself out, there's still time."
Shen Minghui held her hand and said, "I know, but I want to do more to make everyone feel more at ease."
Lin Yuxi leaned in his arms, "I understand. I also sorted out a lot of herbs today, and found several that can prevent severe cold diseases."
Shen Minghui looked at her with a smile, "My Yuxi is always so capable."
As time went on, the traps captured a lot of prey, and the pickling and smoking work was carried out in an orderly manner.
However, during this seemingly smooth preparation, an accident quietly occurred.
One day, several male orcs accidentally triggered a trap while setting it, and one of them was seriously injured.
Shen Minghui rushed to the scene immediately after hearing the news. He felt nervous when he saw the bloody legs of the injured man.
"Hurry, carry him back to the witch doctor's house." Shen Minghui said loudly.
Lin Yuxi was already prepared. She calmly checked the injury and then quickly began to treat the wound.
"Yuxi, how is he?" Shen Minghui asked anxiously.
While Lin Yuxi was busy, she said, "The wound is deep, but the artery is not injured, so it's not a big problem!"
Shen Minghui breathed a sigh of relief, "That's good."
After Lin Yuxi's careful treatment, the wounded man's bleeding gradually stopped and he slowly recovered. But this also sounded a wake-up call for everyone, and Shen Minghui once again emphasized the safety issues when setting traps.
Finally, on the eve of the arrival of the severe cold, the tribe's preparations were basically completed. The warehouse was filled with pickled and smoked meats, and various herbs were also prepared in sufficient quantities.