Survive in the beast world

Chapter 77

Facing the disbelieving eyes of the two Apas, Bai didn't seem to have the intention of persuading them.

He just looked at Yang Apa and smiled slightly, "Yang Apa, where can I find the Chishi that Ah Tuo wants?"

Yang Apa frowned, "This is collected at the foot of the mountain, there are a lot of it, but now that it is covered with heavy snow, it may not be easy to collect."

Bai asked again, "Apart from the ones used on the cave walls, is there any surplus in the valley, or give some to Ah Chao first, and I'll collect them and make up when the weather gets warmer."

Yang Apa laughed, "Why do I need you to make up my old bones? When the weather gets warmer, I will go down the mountain to collect herbs. I can collect red stones myself. After these paintings are finished, I will leave the rest to you."

Li Shizhen looked at the red stones on the ground, there were indeed not many, and it would be too much to do any experiments.He was a little embarrassed, but he still thanked Yang Appa for his kindness.

Bai mentioned the remaining Chishi and bid farewell to the Appas, and led Li Shizhen away from the snow cave.

Behind us came the conversation of Appas:

"This stinky boy!"

"Haha, the children have grown up, you should trust him more."

"He can even bring females here, how can you trust him?"

"Forget it, it's not a big deal, you can take it easy. Hmph, for the rest, I'd like to see what they do..."

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"Is it because females are not allowed to go there when the murals are painted in the snow cave?" Li Shizhen asked, talking to Bai, he doesn't have to have any scruples, seeing Chiapa's appearance just now, he should understand these taboo things .

Bai slowly explained: "In fact, I didn't say it clearly. It's just that the paintings were all painted with the blood of the prey the warriors hunted at the beginning. They meant sacrifices. Naturally, the warriors painted them themselves. Later, it was discovered that the blood The paintings cannot be kept for too long, and the tribe gradually discovered that red stones can also be replaced, and other materials can last longer, so they gradually changed to red stones. But the rule of drawing by males has been preserved."

Li Shizhen nodded, so this is probably a customary rule, but the guy next to him ignored this rule, which made Li Shizhen a little confused for a while.

Bai said lightly: "Actually, this rule is of no practical use. It's just that our ancestors did it, so we should follow suit. Today, I just don't think it's necessary to delay business because of this."

is that so?Why did Li Shizhen feel that there was an undercurrent under this guy's calm words, and there was something hidden that he didn't know?

But Bai didn't intend to continue the discussion with Li Shizhen. He quickly changed the subject: "Is this little red stone enough?"

Li Shizhen shook his head, with a troubled expression on his face: "The quantity is not enough, and to use this thing to make weapons, you need to make a mold, that mold," Li Shizhen sighed. He originally thought that pottery was useless in the valley, but he still found out that the process of history Unjumpability: "Needs to be made from pottery."

"Pottery? The brown pot Qing Apa and the others exchanged?"

"Yes, the mold must be fired with clay first, and then the red stone will be put into a charcoal fire for some processing. The red stone will be fired into a liquid and injected into the mold. After cooling, the prototype can be obtained, but more processing is required. Get a sharp weapon." Li Shizhen described this rather complicated process in as simple a way as possible, even if he couldn't understand the blast furnace and the reduction reaction, it would be better to simply give a general understanding.

"Sharp weapon? Like your pocket knife?"

"What? No, no, no, it can't be done." Li Shizhen shook his head desperately, what a joke, in this primitive environment, it is already very good to be able to smelt iron from iron ore and make steel of decent quality Now, to make a Swiss Army Knife that is also of excellent quality in modern times is a joke, and it is even more impossible than making a compound bow.

Li Shizhen opened the knife. It accompanied him to this world through many dangerous and difficult years. I don't know if it was his illusion. It hadn't been used for a long time, and there was a little rust on the edge?Looking at the mottled scratch marks on the plastic handle of this knife, Li Shizhen felt a little helpless. Many times, he didn’t have any tools at hand, so he just used the knife. Sometimes he didn’t clean it up in time, and he didn’t know what was on it. Even a brand with excellent quality cannot afford such overloaded and over-scoped work.

Silently putting away the knife, Li Shizhen has decided not to use it unless it is absolutely necessary. After all, this is one of the most useful technological crystallizations in his body in this world.

When Bai heard that he couldn't make such a sharp knife, he was silent for a while.

Li Shizhen quickly said: "Even if it is not as good as this one, it is much better than the current stone and wood. It can be made into any shape, which is much more convenient. It doesn't need to spend so much time grinding and forging."

Bai nodded and didn't say anything, as if he was thinking about it.

Li Shizhen saw that there was no particular regret or disappointment in his expression, so he didn't bother his thoughts anymore.Li Shizhen originally thought that the discovery of iron ore could temporarily abandon the plan of the single bow, and instead invest manpower in making steel, but now that various conditions are not complete, it is better to turn around and develop the easier single bow!

He found helplessly that the smelting of iron ore was added to the temporarily shelved plan of the compound bow.For some reason, he didn't feel too disappointed when he knew that he couldn't make iron for the time being. Instead, he felt a sense of relief, as if he wasn't the one who was so excited when he discovered the ore.

For a while, Li Shizhen was also a little confused. What kind of situation was he looking forward to? Let it take its course. When it should appear, all the conditions are ready, and it will naturally appear, just like the corn seed.

In the next few days, the females started to get busy again. The corn was no longer a seedling. It had grown to nearly a person’s height and began to ear. According to Ahu’s description, the earing time of the corn was the warmer and rainier season in the north. So Li Shizhen organized everyone to irrigate and water.

This is the critical moment for the development of corn on the cob. If you are busy with this last moment, you may be able to increase a lot of production if you do it well.

After observing it now, Li Shizhen can already conclude that this corn is not the same as the corn he ate on the earth. The plant looks similar, but this corn is at least more cold-resistant. Whether there are other differences needs further observation.

Although the northern part of the valley is relatively warm, when several heavy snowfalls fall, there is still a layer of snow on the surface that is too late to melt. At least it will take a few hours after the heavy snowfall to completely melt. At this time, the surface temperature should be very low, but looking at it now These plants still grow without any influence, and considering the more northern weather where they originally grew, it is enough to understand why Amu of Ahu chose it as the main crop.

Because I heard that the field where the young females have been busy for a long time has actually begun to "hang fruit", many girls will also come to have a look and give a hand by the way. Li Shizhen is in favor of it with both hands and feet.The ear on the top of the corn cob aroused the onlookers and discussions among them. Obviously, some of them had never seen this strange fruit before. A few of them said that it was a wolf clan, probably in the north. I have collected this kind of fruit before, but it is the first time I have seen such a large piece growing together, such a spectacular sight.For a while, there was a bit of bustle and bustle in the field when the fir fruit was picked.

When Li Shizhen was so tired and fell asleep, Bai also came back later and later.

When Li Shizhen was busy with the cornfield incident, he realized by accident that Bai was so busy recently, and he hadn't seen anyone for days.This situation has not happened for a long time since Bai did not go out to lead the patrol in person.You must know that this time, in order to allow the females to complete the planting independently, he did not ask the males to work in the fields. Although there were many volunteers, they were all rejected by Li Shizhen.

So, what is this guy up to?

One day, when Li Shizhen returned to the stone house, Baihu was already squatting in the room waiting for him.

Li Shizhen hadn't seen Bai for a long time, and it had been a long time since he saw Bai's animal form. For a while, he felt that there was a kindness that he hadn't seen for a long time.However, Baihu's blue eyes looked a little wet with aggrievedness. Although he knew that this guy was probably pretending, Li Shizhen patted his head lightly, and asked, "What's wrong?"

The white tiger put a long knife in Li Shizhen's hand, blinked at Li Shizhen with big blue eyes aggrieved, then arched Li Shizhen's cheek, and let out a low "owwow".Today, even that stupid big guy Ying received a javelin with a female lettering, it's so unreasonable QAQ Li Shizhen pulled off the black animal hide scabbard, which was also inlaid with obsidian, but this craft is completely different, unlike Ah Che The dagger is only inlaid with a few narrow pieces of sharpened stone on one side. This knife is directly spliced ​​with a whole piece of sharpened stone as the entire blade to the body of the wooden knife. The wood is all black, seamless, with only a gleam of light on the blade.

The blade is sharp, the blade has smooth lines, and the length is also forty to fifty centimeters. It is a very sharp side weapon.The handle of the knife is inlaid with finely divided obsidian into a character "曛", and the whole character shines with a black diamond-like bright, low-key but gorgeous and elegant light.A thin black animal skin rope is wrapped around the handle, which is non-slip and also forms an inconspicuous but very complicated pattern, which is completely wrapped around the character "曛".Only then did Li Shizhen notice that this pattern seems to be a symbol of white?

Such an exquisite, elegant and practical weapon must take a lot of time. Could it be that Bai has been busy with this recently?

Li Shizhen suddenly realized that this guy... for a while, he was a little moved and a little helpless, looked at Baihu, Li Shizhen sighed with a low smile, according to his understanding of Baihu, this guy will never be for nothing I gave him something, so I gave him a weapon in the hope that he would send back a javelin.

Li Shizhen did not immediately respond to the request in Baihu's watery blue eyes.A weapon with engraved letters, whether it is the one in his hand or the one that he does not know whether he will give away, is very important to Li Shizhen at this moment. He hesitates, he can afford it what?Can you afford it yourself?

Baihu tilted his head and looked at Li Shizhen, as if he didn't understand why the female was hesitant all of a sudden. It was just a javelin with engraved characters, and his requirements were not high.He put the big white plum blossom on Li Shizhen's knee, and rubbed the wet nose on the side of Li Shizhen's neck affectionately, as if urging him to quickly put down the knife and make a javelin.

Li Shizhen put down the knife, and stretched out his arms to hug the white tiger's neck, like the intimacy of comforting each other countless times before, but also a little helpless trying to face something.Li Shizhen himself was also a little confused for a while, everything seemed to be clear, but everything seemed to be vague and unknown.

He stared into the blue eyes of the white tiger. Does this guy really know the true meaning of a weapon with engraved characters?Sometimes Baihu's natural intimacy comes so openly that Li Shizhen can't figure out whether he knows it or not, whether it is intentional or not.

Maybe only when Bai was in animal form, he dared to look directly into these clear blue eyes like this, without hiding his hesitation and...emotions.

Li Shizhen stretched out his hands and grabbed the two semicircular ears of the white tiger, ignored the white tiger's "嗤嗤", just rubbed and rubbed it like that, the feeling was as good as ever XDDD The white tiger stretched out two big plum blossoms and gently put them on Li Shizhen He tried to stop him with his hands, but he didn't feel any force, so he could only continue to groan and turn his head to try to avoid it.

One person and one tiger put aside their entanglement and waiting just now, and played around as usual.In the end, it wasn't until the two of them were too noisy that they each washed and prepared to go to bed.Closing his eyes, Li Shizhen grabbed the white tiger's wagging tail and said softly: "Hey, give me some time, please?" I don't know if he needs time to prepare weapons or to gather courage.

The white tiger lightly rubbed against the female next to it, and let out a low "woo", not sure if he agreed or didn't hear it.One person and one tiger cuddled each other and fell asleep.

One person and one tiger seemed to have regained their tacit understanding. Li Shizhen said that it would take time, and the white tiger waited quietly.

However, Li Shizhen himself can relax as the irrigation work gradually gets on track, and he comes back earlier and earlier.Baihu still came back very late, and how many days has this guy been in animal form?It seems that many young orcs in the valley have also recovered their animal form?Li Shizhen was a little puzzled. At first Baihu came back late and he could think that he was making knives. Now it seems that it is not that simple, at least not just making knives.

In the middle of the night, Baihu was about to jump out of bed quietly. His light movements would never disturb the sleeping female, but he found helplessly that his tail was firmly held by Li Shizhen in his arms at some point. means to relax.

The movement of his just getting up moved his tail, which obviously alarmed Li Shizhen: "Where are you going?"

Li Shizhen rubbed his eyes, still holding the tiger's tail firmly in his hand: "I know you have a little trick, tell me quickly, what plan do you have?"

After Li Shizhen discovered that many young males had changed their animal forms, he went to check the records in the warehouse. These guys actually ate so much meat. It seems that they didn't plan to eat for a while, and they also prepared so many suspicious things. There must be a big move.

The white tiger innocently "awowed" a few times, with a look of "I don't know what the mud is talking about", and even rubbed against Li Shizhen, with an expression of "the mud is about to shatter".

"Speak or not?" Li Shizhen grabbed it by the ear, this guy actually wanted to be cute to pass the test, didn't he know that the old moves are useless!

The white tiger lifted the white plum blossom and put it on Li Shizhen's lap, begging for mercy. Every time it was the ear QAQ. At this time, the sky was not yet bright, and a group of orcs were waiting outside the hall. With their excellent night vision, everyone found the mighty and domineering white tiger. There was actually a female sitting on it.Everyone looked at each other in blank dismay, are you kidding, this plan is so dangerous, do you want to bring a female?

Li Shizhen was fully armed, wrapped in thick animal skins, and carried schoolbags, javelins, knives and other weapons on his back. After checking the warehouse, he knew that these guys were going out of the valley, and he made all preparations early.He was wearing a thick animal fur coat and a thick coat, and covered his head like a scarf, leaving only a pair of eyes outside. It was the coldest time in the middle of the night, and he had just come out of the warm stone house. Thick, he still shivered slightly.

Baihu didn't explain to the orcs why Li Shizhen came, but roared a few times, and everyone set off collectively.

Some of the orcs are in the form of beasts, and some are in the form of humans. The ones in animal form are basically tigers, and the ones in human form are mostly wolves. Except for a few patrolling ones, all the young orcs are here.When they advanced, the formation was not chaotic at all, the humanoid ones were in the middle, and the animal-shaped ones were covering the outside. It was obvious that they usually trained quickly.Everyone was carrying various items on their backs. Obviously, this was a premeditated and long-planned event.

Li Shizhen couldn't figure out where these guys were going until he set off. Baihu couldn't understand this state, so he turned his head and asked Xiao next to him: "Where are you going?" It is thick, and it is very difficult for tigers to trek on it. It is definitely not a good time for hunting.

Xiao was a little surprised and startled. After all, the man was brought out by Bai Hu. Xiao looked at Bai Hu, and when he saw him nod, he said, "Go to the forest below." Xiao pointed to the side of the guide.

"Howling Valley?!" This place has worried Li Shizhen the most in the south recently. I don't know how dangerous it is, so many Apas have returned home injured.

Xiao shook his head: "It's not that far, it's just in the woods below. As for Howling Valley..."

Li Shizhen was a little confused, so what were they going to do?It seems that it has something to do with Howling Valley?

Xiao looked a little hesitant, and after reconfirming what Bai meant, he slowly explained the location of Howling Valley.

Not only is that place very far away, but the climate is also warmer than that on the mountain, and it doesn’t freeze much in winter. There are some plants growing there, and many animals are so hungry that they will run there to have a good meal.Having herbivores naturally attracts carnivores.

However, the most terrifying thing about Howling Hollow is that both herbivores and carnivores will be trapped in it.Xiao described that the ground in that place was very dangerous. If you don’t pay attention, you will get stuck in the mud and can’t pull it out. Animals, especially large animals, will almost die when they go to Howling Valley.

But in the cold snow season, there is a lack of food, and desperate animals will still go there from time to time to try their luck, and finally put themselves in it.The reason why Howling Valley got its name is because there are constant wails of animals throughout the snow season, which is very terrifying.

Li Shizhen was silent. This description sounded like a swamp, where the animals could not move, and finally died of exhaustion and howling.But even if this place is so dangerous, it wouldn't make Appa suffer such serious injuries last time.After all, swamps or something, if there is a companion to pull the rope to drag, Apas are far smaller than the big dinosaurs even in the shape of a beast, so they shouldn't be so dangerous.

Li Shizhen's question made Xiao silent, and he explained after a while: "The danger of going to Howling Valley is not just getting stuck in the mud, Apa and the others want to bring back a big prey, so come to Howling Valley to try their luck. "

As a result, they really encountered a large dinosaur that had just died. After successfully dragging the prey up, the danger had just begun.Bringing such a large prey back to the snow peak, no matter how well the two teams cooperate with each other, no matter how careful the investigation is, they will not be able to move quickly. It is impossible to completely avoid the large predator. In this desperate snow season, the animals Their senses are always the keenest, and the snowfall that comes earlier will only make them desperate to eat and replenish energy. Snatching prey is always the thing that top predators are most willing to do.

Chiapa and the others defeated many large and small predators along the way, avoided many hunts, but were almost wiped out in a forest close to the valley. Finally, Qingapa made a decisive decision, gave up the prey, and led the team to rescue The wounded returned to the valley at full speed, which saved everyone's life.After all, the snow season had come at that time, and the predators would no longer hunt wildly when they had food.

Thinking of Chiapa's old and new injuries, and even serious infections, Li Shizhen sighed. It must be the injury caused by stopping other predators along the way. Already left with a lifelong disability.Looking at the critical situation that Baihu and the others responded to at that time, if they hadn't gone there in time, Qing Apa might not be able to save everyone if he gave up his prey in time.Think about those old females who almost entered the snow cave, if it wasn't for... Li Shizhen took a deep breath, don't have to think about those ifs, the situation is good now, that's enough.

At this time, the sky was already bright, and the boundless white snow revealed a strange blue color, like the fluorescent blue light reflected on the white in a science fiction movie, very dreamy.Such a beautiful scene has devoured many lives, and now it is a desperate situation for many animals suffering from hunger and cold.

After trekking for so long, everyone has no intention of stopping, and the rhythm has not slowed down at all. In the quiet morning, the only thing I can hear is the sound of breathing and the "creak" of stepping on the snow.

The orcs who cleared the way in front had already rotated. The snow was too thick, and it took a lot of energy to clear the way in front. The fur of the replaced tiger orcs was wet by the snow.But everyone's expression is very calm, it seems that everyone has expected the hardships of this journey, and they will not be shaken in the slightest because of this, and they don't know what the big white guy said to them.

And what is in the woods below, this guy is so persistent and leads so many people there.Wait, Lin Zi? !Li Shizhen's head, which was a little numb from the cold, shuddered.

"Where we are going is the place where the Appas were attacked?!"