I'm bad and I'm hitting a wall, primitive life requires hard work

The few of them quickly reached an agreement, each took their supplies, and set off quickly.

Time is running out, Ster's affairs have been delayed for too long, and if the rain intensifies again, the situation may become more serious.

Nishi Ichisu handed two straw hats to Skye and Kana who were ready to help her collect supplies.

Although everyone was busy for an entire afternoon yesterday, the tribesmen were novices after all, and most of them were not weaving very fast. In addition, many people went out today, so there were still not enough straw hats, and most of them were distributed to the hunting and gathering teams.

Yanluo and Arthur also declined the straw hats because they only needed to fetch stream water and accompany Wu Xixi to check the fishing traps. The round trip time was shorter, so they would naturally be exposed to the rain much less than others.

Everyone wants to save the straw hats for those who need them most.

Therefore, Nishi Ichisu only took two.

She handed two baskets lined with large leaves to Skye and Kana, and gave detailed instructions: "I need you to help me find some pebbles, sand, gravel, branches, leaves and grass near the tribe. Remember not to stray too far from the tribe, and be careful!"

The two nodded, then stepped into the rain and began searching for those things.

Nishi Ichisu took out another large leaf and skillfully fixed it on his head with vines.

Mm, green and healthy~

Yanluo and Arthur carried the huge stone jar steadily and walked in front of Xi Yiqi.

Wow, with that kind of strength, he can even participate in a modern weightlifting competition.

Nishi Ichiki couldn't help but admire: It takes real strength to be able to lift such a heavy stone jar after not eating for two days!

The land became extremely muddy. Xi Yiqi, wearing straw sandals, kept stepping into the mud without stopping.

Looking at my feet covered in mud just after coming out of the cave, I couldn't help feeling helpless.

Well, just treat it as a foot mask.

Nishi Ichiki took cautious steps, and the three of them walked along the dug ditch towards the stream.

As she walked, she carefully observed the drainage ditch that the tribesmen had dug yesterday.

I have to say that primitive people's hands-on ability is indeed very strong.

The ditch was dug wide and deep, almost the same as he had described.

The rainwater falling at the entrance of the cave, mixed with mud, flows continuously along the ditch to the stream, which really plays a good drainage effect.

However, the earth walls inside the ditch have become somewhat foamed due to the impact of rain for a long time, and may loosen and collapse at any time.

In addition, there are also some silt brought by rainwater and dead leaves blown down by the wind in the ditch. If it is not cleaned in time, it is very likely to block the ditch and prevent the rainwater from draining out.

If it is blocked in the middle of the night and not discovered in time, the rainwater will not be able to drain out and is likely to flow back into the cave.

This is a big problem.

Xi Yiqi was thinking in his mind: I must tell the clan leader as soon as I get back that I must send people to clean the ditch, and also reinforce the bottom and inner wall of the ditch with stones to prevent it from being washed away by rain.

Of course, all these tasks need to be done when everyone is well fed and watered. Otherwise, working in the rain on an empty stomach may be too much for even the strong primitive people.

She prayed silently in her heart that today's hunting and gathering teams would have some gains.

On the way to the stream, they passed by the earthen stove that Nishi Ichiki had built a few days ago - now it could only be called a small earthen pit.

Obviously, this earthen stove could not withstand the fierce impact of the rainstorm, and only scattered stones and dead leaves were left in the pit.

"I am really doing some useless work..."

Primitive society is not as simple as one imagines.

Xi Yiqi couldn't help feeling discouraged and his mood became depressed.

The road was extremely difficult to walk on rainy days. A journey that usually took only ten minutes took them a full half an hour to reach the stream.

The heavy rain caused the water level of the creek to rise sharply. The edge of the creek had become blurred, and the water became turbid and yellowish in color. There were dead insects, rotten leaves, and various unknown natural garbage floating on the water.

The dirty stream gurgled, emitting a disgusting odor.

Even Yanluo and Arthur, who were used to drinking stream water all year round, fell silent at this moment.

Looking at the turbid stream water, the two people couldn't help but have the same question in their minds: Is it really possible for such dirty water to become clear and pure?

They looked at Nishi Ichiki who was standing nearby and asked with some doubt, "Do we really want to bring back a tank of dirty water like this?"

"Yes." Nishi Ichiki nodded without hesitation and answered them confidently: "I promise to make the water clean and clear so that it can be drunk directly!"

Her eyes were full of determination and confidence, as if telling them: Please believe me.

Seeing this, Yanluo and Arthur no longer hesitated and resolutely filled a whole tank with water and prepared to carry it back to the tribe.

The water tank was now full of water, and its weight had increased suddenly. In addition, the ground beside the stream was extremely slippery, so they had to be extremely careful with every step they took.

They walked forward slowly and steadily, fearing that they would fall if they were not careful.

If it really falls, all my work will be in vain!

Seeing that the two were walking slowly, Nishi Ichisu decided to go upstream to check the fishing trap he had set up earlier.

As expected...

As the water level rose, the originally calm stream became extremely turbulent.

The originally crystal clear water surface is now covered with turbid yellow, making it impossible to see the location of the stone trap, let alone whether there are still fish in it.

Nishi Ichisu stood by the stream, feeling somewhat disappointed.

Originally, I had hoped to catch some fish here to feed the people in the tribe.

However, it now seems that this hope has been ruthlessly destroyed by the rainstorm.

In the future, we must catch some fish and raise them in the tribe, and also dry some small fish!

There is no food left in the tribe.

Before leaving, Siduo distributed the last fruit to everyone.

Everyone felt extremely heavy, as if there was a huge stone pressing on their chest.

On the way back, the ground was covered with leaves blown down by the heavy rain, and when you stepped on them, they made a "crunching" sound.

Fortunately, this trail covered with fallen leaves is easier to walk on than the muddy road near the stream.

The mountains in the distance were shrouded in dark clouds. There was total silence all around. Only snails and leeches were crawling slowly on the wet ground. Apart from that, not even a hair could be seen.

I wonder how the gathering and hunting teams got their harvests?

Nishi Ichiki couldn't help but feel a little worried.

Nearly two hours had passed since the three of them had gone back and forth.

By the time they returned to the Da tribe, Skye and Kana had already found everything they needed and had been carrying the baskets for a while.

Seeing the two people returning safely, Nishi Ichiqi finally felt relieved.

The two children in front of them were only thirteen or fourteen years old. In modern society, this is the age to go to school without worries; but in primitive tribes, they had to gamble their lives for survival.

Looking at the wet animal skins on the two men, my heart ached.

[Are you sure that reading is worry-free? ]

Nishi Ichisu held back the little pearl that was about to fall out: Can't you see I'm an emo?