Traveling through the primitive world: I was a priest in the tribe

Chapter 137: Windy Season 1

Ever since Ji Lang mentioned last time that wool could be twisted into yarn, Lan, Ahua, and even Ayue started to think about doing this, and the results were obvious. Although the clothes they knitted were not strong and easily damaged at first, they gradually found the trick and even learned to tan wool, rabbit hair, etc. before making them into yarn. This made the clothes softer and warmer.

Recently, pottery firing has not been as frequent as before. When A Yue and the others came, they gathered around Lan and A Hua to study how to make clothes.

Lan also took them to make a few sets of clothes for the kids. Some of them could be worn now, and some could be worn when it got cold. Originally, they were embarrassed to ask for them. Although they were made by themselves, the materials, needles and thread were all provided by Ji Lang.

However, Lan told them not to think too much about it and just make it for the kid first, and they could exchange it for other things later. Ji Lang wouldn't care about these things, and clothes were made to be worn by people, so there was no need to be too cautious.

All the people in the tribe have returned, and there are even more of them, so the hunting team continues to go out hunting, and they have to stock up more food.

After following Dashu to look around the neighboring yard, Dayan did not choose to live in the inner yard. Instead, he asked them to put the food in the cave in the inner yard. He and the people in the tribe dug a cave on the easternmost side of the outer yard. He and Ahua and Abai's family lived in this cave, and the others lived in several caves that had been dug nearby.

He followed several hunters from the tribe and dug a small passage outside the yard. At the other end of the passage, they dug a cave for Acheng's father to live in. This way, they could keep an eye on the old man and prevent him from coming out and causing trouble again.

When the old man knew that he would not be killed, he was stunned for a moment, and without saying anything extra, he followed Dayan's arrangements.

Dayan chose to live in the outer courtyard because the location of this courtyard was better. From the outer courtyard, one could see the situation of several nearby mountains. When he was in the Baiyun tribe before, he did most of the work of vigilance, so when he came here, he unconsciously chose the best reconnaissance position. At least when any group of wild animals or people from other tribes broke into the territory, he could discover it first.

There is also a bamboo wall around the outer courtyard and a sturdy gate, so it is generally very safe, unless the enemy can fly up from the bottom of the mountain.

The newly dug Shandong needs to be aired for a few days to drive out the insects before people can live in it. These days they can only live in tents.

When Dayan and his companions came back, they brought back the coarse salt, dried seaweed and dried seafood that they had dropped into the cave last time, as well as some furs and bacon that they had searched out of the cave. He distributed these things to the big guys that came with them, especially the women and children, who got more because they had just arrived and might not be able to get the best furs and meat later, so he had to take care of them more.

As for the old man, Dayan gave him two small bags of coarse salt, a bag of dried vegetables and a few slices of bacon.

These hunters had all been taken care of by this uncle when they were young, so when they went out they would dig some white roots or exchange some potatoes and pumpkins with Dashu and the others to send to the old uncle.

At first, the old man said nothing and looked lifeless every day, sitting outside in the yard all day long. Later, he would slowly dig some wild vegetables around the yard, and occasionally help the young people who didn't know how to pickle bacon to pickle and grill meat.

Qing Jiu went to see him several times. As long as the old man behaved himself, it didn't matter if he lived.

But he didn't have time to worry about anything else at the moment. After all, Ji Lang slept until the afternoon last time, and when he got up, he scolded him in a hoarse voice and refused to let him touch him.

He sighed slowly, thinking that he should go out and get something to calm people down.

Later, he really came up with an idea. Ji Lang had been talking about some radish for a while and wanted radish seeds. He went out to look for them around the same time in his previous reincarnation. At that time, he didn't pay attention to whether there were any seeds around, so he just pulled a few back. After Ji Lang checked, he found that they were edible, so he pulled them all back. This time he could go and see if there were any so-called seeds.

Perhaps the mountain god felt sorry for him as he and his partner had to sleep on the same kang every day but couldn't hold each other's arms, so he let him find a lot this time. Not only were there radishes, but he also picked up a lot of dried black beans and unopened seed pods, all of which they brought back in one go.

Ji Lang looked at the plump white radishes spread on the ground. They looked juicy, fresh and delicious. They were very fragrant when used to make soup or meat. He missed the taste a little after not having eaten them for a long time. Add to that two handfuls of seeds next to them, and Ji Lang's anger subsided.

Radish seeds are smaller than mung beans, so it took a lot of effort to pick up so many. However, Ji Lang felt relieved to see these two small piles.

Qing Jiu had already learned to read this man's expression by now, and knew that he had calmed down, so he walked over eagerly to help Ji Lang smooth out his fallen hair.

"Hmph, don't think I'll let it go this time. You are not allowed to bother me again for three months...at least six months." Ji Lang said angrily.

"Then you want to suffocate me to death." Qing Jiu's face showed a rare look of grievance, and he tried hard to fight for himself.

Ji Lang's arrogance came back, "Then I'll suffocate you to death."

Radishes can also be stored. Some of them are cut and dried into radish, and the rest are stored deep in the cave. The dried radishes can also be pickled into pickles with some chili peppers in them. They are crispy and spicy and go well with rice.

"This stuff is really delicious." Xishi held the bowl, with a layer of dried radish on top of half a bowl of rice, "Should we grow this in the future?" He was now very addicted to this kind of food that could be grown, especially after two good harvests. He was already very concerned about it, and now whatever he saw outside, he wanted to bring back and ask Ji Lang if he could grow it.

"Sure, I have collected the seeds. We will plant them in the next warm season. Then we will have one more thing to eat in the future." Ji Lang also enjoyed the meal.

The windy season came quickly, and leaves and dead grass began to fly all over the yard again. The busy days began again. Some went out hunting, some went out to collect firewood, and some went out to collect fruit. The yard, which was originally empty, was now filled with small piles of firewood and fruit, which became higher and higher. It made people feel at ease just by looking at it.

Even the half-grown kids were not idle. They followed behind Ah Hua and the others every day, carrying their own small bamboo baskets, collecting firewood and looking for fruits outside, and occasionally digging some white roots.

Abai had been here for less than a month, but he smiled more often and even had a chubby face. He looked like Ahua, and with the flesh on his face, he looked cute and festive.

"Look, the leaves of white root are round like this, and when they dry, they are not as yellow as other grasses." Abai pointed to a grass with white leaves and asked Xiaoman to identify it.

After he said that, he took his small hoe and dug a few times. White roots usually need to be dug deeper, so the two little guys dug with great effort.

Ah Hua smiled and shook her head. It would take them half a day to dig just one white root. She quickly bent down to cut the grass. Ji Lang and his family raised quite a few sheep, as well as chickens, ducks and rabbits. In the cold season, they needed a lot of grass for food. When Ah Hua came back from collecting grass with the children, she would cut some grass around the yard and send it to Ji Lang and his family.

Sa Shi happened to be here today, and the kids had nowhere to play, so they just brought them out to play some fresh air.

With two hunters, Sa Shi and Xi Shi, following them, it was safe. Ah Hua didn't have to worry too much and could just concentrate on her own thing.

When Ji Lang heard Abai teaching Xiaoman how to identify white roots, he also went over. However, he saw that the two little guys had been talking for a long time, but they had only dug less than two centimeters deep. If they continued to dig like this, they would have to wait until tomorrow morning.

"Come on, come on, both of you move aside, I'll dig for you." Ji Lang picked up a big hoe and shouted. He had dug potatoes so many times that he was very experienced. He looked in the direction of the grass roots and moved the hoe outward. After two hoe strikes, he saw a round white root mixed with a hoeful of soil being dug out.

Xiaoman immediately went over to pick it up, her voice full of joy, "Father is so awesome, I'll roast this white root for you when I get home."

Ji Lang was also happy, "Then thank you."

The little guy couldn't hear the teasing in Ji Lang's words, and said happily, "You're welcome."

Then the three of them started looking for white roots all over the ground. Abai and Xiaoman provided the "technical skills" and were responsible for finding the white roots, while Jilang provided the "labor" and was responsible for digging.

With such cooperation, they soon filled a backpack.

The three of them were happy, feeling that they had contributed a lot, and they ate half a bowl of rice more than usual.

In this busy season, no one can be idle. Even Uncle Lin, who is not in good health, goes out to collect firewood two or three times a day. The busiest person is Grandma Xue. The herbs and leaves in the mountains are beginning to wither, and it has become more difficult to collect and identify them. She has no time to clean them up now. She picks them and hangs them up to dry first, and then processes them slowly when she is not out in the rainy and cold seasons.

Sometimes, looking at Xiaoying and Feng following behind Ji Lang, she began to wonder whether she should take an apprentice, so that she could pass on her medical skills and have someone to help with the work.

To this end, she went out to collect herbs while observing several young guys in the tribe, and after a few days she really found a candidate.

Wu is of the right age, and he is calm, quiet, and looks very reliable. But the whole family is made up of strong men. Although Wu has not shown any signs of this yet, if he grows bigger, he will definitely be a good hunter in the future. If I want him to learn from me, he will definitely be willing to do so. However, if he can be a hunter in the future, at least he will have no problem supporting himself. He has more than one choice, so Grandma Xue thought it would be better to find someone else.

Finally, she set her sights on the girl Xiao Liu. Although Ah Hua and Dayan both took good care of her, her biological father and mother were not around, and she was still a girl and not strong enough. She was afraid that she could only be a gatherer or a farmer in the future. Although the harvest was good, the work was endless and exhausting. After working for a few days, Grandma Xue couldn't stand it anymore.

Let her learn some skills from me. Hunters will always get injured when they go out hunting, and people in the tribe will inevitably suffer from headaches and fevers. When the time comes, let them bring food or furs to exchange for herbs, so that they can support themselves.

When Ah Hua heard what Grandma Xue said, she was so happy that she didn't know what to say.

She was entrusted by Xiao Liu's mother to take good care of the child, but her current understanding of taking care of the child only stayed at the level of keeping the child well fed and clothed. Sometimes when Dayan and Abai were playing and laughing, Xiao Liu would show an expression of envy and nostalgia. Ahua knew that she must be missing her mother and father, but she didn't know what to do.

Now Grandma Xue lets Xiao Liu go with her to learn a skill. Then when he has something to do in the future, maybe Xiao Liu can distract his attention and gradually become independent.

Xiao Liu was happy to learn how to treat injuries and illnesses from Grandma Xue. At first, he helped Grandma Xue to pick and learn about herbs during the day. Later, as the two spent more time together, Xiao Liu gradually lived in Grandma Xue's small cave.

The weather is dry during the windy season, so there is no need to worry that the stored wild vegetables will go bad. Every time the collecting team goes out, it is like doing a demolition job. Wherever they go, they will not let go of anything edible. They will all be picked, dried and stored. Soon, not only the kitchen, but also several caves where food was stored were piled up in a mess. Once you go in, there is no place to step.

However, this also attracted a lot of ignorant mice. Miaozai finally started to put in some effort. He took his two cubs and squatted in the cave where there were mice. He would not come out unless he could catch any. Moreover, Miaozai was picky about food. He didn't like to eat the mice after catching them several times. Later, every time he caught one, he would bring it to the door of Jilang's cave and put it there.

When Ji Lang saw the row of dead rats in front of his door for the first time, he was shocked. Sa Shi happened to come out and saw it. He laughed and said, "Ji Lang, this is a token of Miaozi's love. Eat it quickly and don't break Miaozi's heart."

The kitten squatted beside her and licked its paws, seeming to agree with what she said.

Jilang: ...

No.

The two kittens have grown a lot recently and are no longer like little corn cobs. They have followed the greedy nature of the kitten, and there are meat and intestines hanging in the yard every day. They squat under the shelves, wishing they could jump directly onto the meat and chew on them.

Every time Ji Lang saw them, he would chase them away. After all, it was meat and sometimes oil would drip down. The two of them would rub the oil all over and run around. Ji Lang was always worried that they would get the oil everywhere.

The pottery kilns in the two courtyards were also put to use and smoked meat was started. By adding smoke from cypress and pine leaves, the smoked meat had a special aroma and everyone liked to eat it.

The hunting team goes out every day, and their general targets are sika deer and wild goats, and occasionally they will hunt lone wild boars.

In fact, wild boar meat is the most abundant and the fattest, and is enough to equal the meat of several goats. However, wild boars have violent tempers and appear in groups, so they are generally not to be provoked if possible. Of course, with Qing Jiu and his hunting abilities, it's not to say that they can't catch wild boars, but if they provoke the herd of wild boars, it's inevitable that someone will get hurt, which would not be worth the loss. Anyway, they will always catch a lone one, and it will be easier to hunt other wild animals, saving time and effort.

The most important thing for them now is to hunt more and stockpile more meat.