After walking for two days, there were lush jungle thorns everywhere. Even if there were tall trees blocking the way, there were still grass and trees growing underneath, making it difficult for people to walk through.
The most common ones are snakes, insects and ants, which are hard to guard against.
Every time he walked, Lin Yan climbed to the top of the tree and observed the surrounding terrain.
She missed the plain terrain when she went to Anseong very much. She could still walk on an ox and horse, but it was impossible here. We can only move forward step by step with difficulty.
There were quite a few wild eggs, and Lin Yan couldn't care less about picking them up.
Today, she is no longer the same person who excitedly rushed to pick up a nest of wild eggs more than ten years ago.
Nowadays, domestic chickens, ducks and geese are very common, so there is no need to worry about running out of eggs.
After ten arduous days, when they returned to the ship, everyone in the group had pale faces, and their clothes were in tatters, and none of them was intact.
When the two teams met, Fengda's team discovered more than twenty kinds of plants just like them. After identification by the Science and Technology Museum, only twelve species could be included.
After resting on the boat for a day, we continued southward along the Sun River.
After more than two months of stop-and-go, a new type of ore was finally discovered. The Science and Technology Museum awarded a one-time contribution of 1,000 points, giving Lin Yan a glimmer of hope.
After walking for so long, she was rewarded with several to a dozen contribution points at a time by discovering new species. The accumulation speed was too slow. If she wanted to open a room, she would probably not be able to accumulate enough contribution points after walking for a year or two.
The discovery of molybdenum ore was accidental. Lin Yan personally investigated and found the mineral deposits buried under the earth's surface. He marked the key points and reported them to Hong Ling when he returned and asked her to arrange for people to mine them.
After walking south for another half month, the Sun River turned a corner and merged into another river.
Surprisingly, at the intersection of the two rivers, the impact of the water flow formed a gentle area where a group of people, the Lotus Tribe, lived.
It was already September and the cold season was coming. Lin Yan decided to stay in the Lotus tribe to spend the cold season.
The Lotus Tribe lives up to its name. Wherever there is water, lotus flowers as big as the mouth of a pot bloom, which is so beautiful.
People here like lotus and use the flowers to make various foods, maximizing the value of lotus.
The thatched cottage we live in is also decorated with lotus flowers and wild flowers, making it very unique.
The body is covered with lotus leaves and a large lotus is worn on the head. Men and women in the Lotus tribe like to dress up like this.
The people of the Lotus tribe were very hospitable and actively and enthusiastically promoted the tribe's specialties to Lin Yan and others in exchange for the things they brought.
Cloth, grain and salt were too tempting for the Lotus tribe, and therefore, Lin Yan and the others became guests of the entire tribe.
There are about 3,000 people in the tribe, with only two surnames: Lian and Hua. There is a clear division of labor between men and women. Men are responsible for manual labor, such as going out to hunt, fishing, etc. Women stay in the tribe to pick lotus flowers and make various flower foods.
Lin Yan's favorite is their lotus tea, which has a delicate fragrance and a good taste.
They lived in the tribe's unoccupied thatched huts and made simple repairs in preparation for the cold season.
When Huayu, the tribe leader, came to the door, Lin Yan was looking around in the yard to see if there was anything else that needed to be repaired.
"You're here, please take a seat." Lin Yan hurriedly greeted him. This was the kindest old man she had ever met. He didn't feel strange to outsiders at all and treated him as one of his own.
Huayu looked at the yard, which looked brand new and did not look dilapidated or old at all.
She gave Lin Yan a thumbs up, "You guys are really capable. After the house was renovated, it looks strong and warm."
"Yeah, I'll take you in to see what's going on inside. It's going to be completely different inside." Lin Yan invited enthusiastically. She liked the Lotus Tribe very much and the people were beautiful and kind-hearted.
If you can impress Huayu, it would be better if every household could repair their houses before the cold season comes in more than ten days.
Huayu looked at the room carefully and stared at the earthen bed curiously.
Lin Yan demonstrated how to use the fire kang, which made Hua Yu's eyes flash with excitement. She said excitedly: "This thing is good. I won't be afraid of the cold in the cold season anymore."
During the cold season, everyone is too cold to go out, and they can't withstand the severe cold even if they stay indoors. It's hard for people with weak bodies to survive.
Huayu looked at the Tukang as if he had discovered a unique treasure and wished he could have it right away.
Lin Yan saw this and said, "The earthen kang is made for the cold season. Those in the tribe who need it can learn to make it together."
Huayu made a quick decision and immediately arranged for others to follow suit.
Fengda and Huomai led people to make earthen bricks, and Lin Yan wandered around the Lianhua tribe.
The Lotus Tribe has a very vast Lotus Lake, which was built through the efforts of several generations of the tribe. It raises fish and plants lotus, and everyone in the tribe relies on the Lotus Lake to support them. It is the most important asset of the entire tribe.
Looking around, I can't see the edge. There are many boats rippling on the lake, and many people are busy digging lotus roots and catching fish.
Lin Yan became interested and wanted to participate. With sharp eyes, she saw someone she knew. She is the daughter of the Huayu family, Huaye.
The fifteen or sixteen-year-old girl smiled brightly when she saw Lin Yan and warmly invited Lin Yan on board.
The boat was a wooden boat that could only carry three or two people. Lin Yan stepped lightly and jumped onto the boat easily.
Huaye's eyes widened when she saw it, "You, how did you do that?" She didn't see clearly, just blinking, and Lin Yan came up.
"Jump up, Huaye, let's go over there, there are fewer people."
Huaye stared blankly as Lin Yan took the oar, rowed across the boat and headed over there. By the time she came to her senses, Lin Yan had already rowed the boat to the right place.
"Huaye, this is your fishing net, come and lower it."
After the net was cast, Huaye said, "You are very strong."
"Yes, I am not only strong, but I can also run fast and can kill ferocious beasts." Lin Yan looked at Huaye with a smile, "You are also very capable, you can go fishing alone."
"All the women in the tribe will do this." Huaye said a little embarrassed, "You can come from such a far away place and you are better than us."
"We're not going to compete with this." Lin Yan said nonchalantly, pointing to the people in the water not far away, "The people in the tribe are very good at water. They fish in the water and dig lotus roots from the mud. I want to try it too."
Huaye hurriedly stopped her, "Don't go, the water is dangerous."
"I can swim too, don't worry."
After Lin Yan finished speaking, he jumped down, shocking Huaye.
"Lin Yan, come up quickly. The water is really dangerous. There are big fish and shrimp crawlers."
Just when Huaye wanted to go into the water to find someone in person, Lin Yan emerged from the water, holding a fat fish in his hand.
"Huaye, look, we've caught such a big fish."
Before Huaye was ready, the big fish struggled in the air and landed on the boat. Her first reaction was to press on it and not let the big fish escape.
Lin Yan was like a fish in the water, and soon he fished out a lot of things, including all kinds of big fish and shrimps, and gained a lot.
When she climbed onto the boat, Huaye looked at her with dull eyes. Lin Yan didn't look like a novice at all, he was better than the experienced veterans of the Lotus Tribe.
