klisemfg Chapter 573: Survival in the Mist 50
Chapter 573: Survival in the Mist 50
The fragrance of flowers and the gurgling of streams seemed to be nature's best reward for their courageous journey. Standing at the entrance of the valley, they looked at the idyllic scene in front of them, with unprecedented hope and longing in their eyes.
"Is this our new home?" Xiao Zhang asked softly, with a hint of unbelievable tenderness in her voice, as if she was afraid that all this was just a dream and would be gone in a flash.
Lin Qian smiled and nodded, her eyes sweeping over everyone, the determination and inspiring power shining in her eyes. "Yes, this will be our new starting point, a place full of hope and opportunities. We must work together to build it into what we dream of."
When everyone heard this, a warm current surged in their hearts, and their eyes met each other, full of trust and determination. They knew that the next few days would be a brand new journey, full of unknowns and challenges, but also pregnant with infinite possibilities.
"Then, the first thing we need to do is to collect supplies and build a shelter." Xiao Li stood up, her tone was a little anxious, and she was obviously eager to start the action. "Although this place is beautiful, we have nothing. We must prepare as soon as possible to welcome the coming winter."
Lin Qian nodded approvingly and immediately assigned tasks: "Xiao Zhang, Xiao Wang, you are responsible for finding food sources and seeing if there are any fruits to pick or places to hunt nearby; Xiao Li, Xiao Zhao, you are responsible for collecting wood and stone materials to prepare for building houses; everyone else, come with me to clear a piece of open space as our camp."
Everyone acted quickly, each doing their own job, and the valley suddenly became busy. Xiao Zhang and Xiao Wang followed the stream upwards, carefully exploring while excitedly discussing the food they might find. Xiao Li and Xiao Zhao took their tools and went deep into the forest, selecting the strongest wood and the most suitable stone to lay a solid foundation for their future home.
Lin Qian led the rest of the group to clean up the camp. They used branches and vines to form a temporary fence to prevent wild animals from invading. Then, they used hoes and shovels to remove weeds and level the land. Sweat flowed down their cheeks, but it did not slow down their enthusiasm and speed at all.
“Lin Qian, look here!” Xiao Zhang suddenly called out excitedly. She and Xiao Wang were holding a few bright wild fruits in their hands, their faces filled with joy of discovery. “These fruits look edible, and there are quite a few of them!”
Lin Qian took the fruit and carefully checked it. After confirming that it was non-toxic, a smile appeared on her face: "Great, this is our first harvest! Everyone should be careful and ensure food safety."
At the same time, Xiao Li and Xiao Zhao also returned with a full load. They not only brought back a large amount of wood and stone, but also accidentally discovered a hidden spring with clear and sweet water, which solved the drinking water problem.
"It seems that we are lucky." Lin Qian looked at the supplies in front of him, feeling relieved. "Now, let's start building the house."
Under Lin Qian's command, everyone worked together, some cut wood into pillars, some built stone walls, and some wove roofs. Although they encountered many difficulties in the process, such as the wood was not strong enough and the stone was not easy to carry, they always brainstormed and found solutions. Lin Qian set an example and personally participated in every task. She shuttled among the busy crowd, sometimes guiding and sometimes helping, becoming everyone's spiritual pillar.
“Lin Qian, is this okay?” Xiao Li pointed at a newly built wall, looking a little uncertain. “I’m worried it’s not strong enough.”
Lin Qian walked over and carefully checked it, then patted Xiao Li on the shoulder and encouraged him, "Don't worry, we will strengthen it together. Remember, as long as we are united, there is no difficulty that we cannot overcome."
Under Lin Qian's leadership, the group reinforced the wall by increasing the number of wooden pillars and mixing vines with soil to provide an extra layer of protection. Finally, when the first simple but solid house rose from the ground, the group cheered as if they had achieved an unprecedented victory.
"Look, this is our home!" Xiao Zhang ran into the house excitedly, feeling the warmth and security that belonged to him, "We really did it!"
In the following days, everyone continued to work together, not only building more houses, but also opening up farmland, planting vegetables and grains to ensure self-sufficiency in food. They also made various living tools, from simple kitchen utensils to complex hunting tools, and each achievement embodied their wisdom and sweat.
“Lin Qian, look at this field, it’s growing so well!” Xiao Wang stood by the field he was in charge of, his face full of pride, “We don’t have to worry about going hungry anymore.”
Lin Qian smiled and nodded. Her eyes swept over every inch of land and every house, her heart filled with emotion and satisfaction. "Yes, this is the result of our joint efforts. But remember, this is just the beginning. We still have a lot to do, such as building defense facilities to prevent wild animals from invading; such as learning more survival skills to improve our quality of life."
Hearing this, everyone nodded, with a more determined light in their eyes. They knew that Lin Qian was right, the road ahead was still long, but as long as they worked together, nothing was impossible.
"Lin Qian, I have an idea." Xiao Li suddenly stood up, her eyes sparkling with excitement, "Can we build a school so that children can study here and have a better future?"
Lin Qian was stunned for a moment, then smiled approvingly. "This is a good idea! Education is our hope for the future. We must let children know that no matter how difficult life is, they should never give up learning, because knowledge can change their destiny."
So, everyone started to invest in new construction. They used their spare time to collect books, make tables and chairs, and built a simple but hopeful school. When the first batch of children walked into the classroom with schoolbags on their backs and full of expectations, the whole valley seemed to be enveloped by a warm force.
"Teacher, I will study hard!" A child raised his hand and said loudly, his eyes flashing with longing and desire for the future.
Lin Qian stood on the podium, looking at these innocent faces, with an unprecedented feeling of emotion and responsibility in her heart. "Yes, children, you all need to study hard, because you are the future of this valley and our hope."