Quick mission: We don't make trouble

Father Zhu happily brought back a bunch of various and unusual herbs. He carefully put them aside and then slowly began to clean and sort them for later use.

Yu Bo wasn't idle either. Having just picked a large handful of juicy wild strawberries, he immediately set out to find dry, flammable wood for a fire. Zhu Yingying was still unconscious, and hadn't regained consciousness. As the sky darkened, it was no longer feasible for them to continue their journey. They might have to spend the night here.

Yu Bo tightly grasped two thick branches, concentrating on learning the ancient art of making fire by drilling wood. He used all his strength and tried hard to ignite the spark.

Mother Zhu gently fed Zhu Yingying some water again and gently stroked her daughter's forehead. Suddenly, her face lit up and she said in surprise, "Oh! It doesn't seem so hot anymore."

When Mr. Zhu heard this, he still kept his head down and worked on his own things, but he couldn't help but respond smugly: "Huh, don't you see who is carefully preparing the medication for her?"

Mother Zhu rolled her eyes at Father Zhu and said angrily, "Look at what you can do."

After many attempts, Yu Bo finally succeeded in starting a fire. The orange-red flames licked the dry wood, bringing warmth and light.

Firelight can also drive away wild beasts.

Although they now have four people, they may not be able to resist if a wild beast really comes, so Yu Bo also found a few thick branches and put them aside to be prepared for emergencies just in case.

By the firelight, Zhu's father quickly fetched the cleaned herbs. Using the most primitive method, he crushed and dissolved them with a stone, carefully feeding them to Zhu Yingying. He then carefully gave his daughter some water. Fortunately, Zhu Yingying's condition seemed to be improving; she was able to swallow water independently, a positive sign.

Then change the herbs on the ankles.

In the light of the fire, I saw that the redness and swelling on Zhu Yingying's ankle had subsided a lot.

Yu Bo: "I didn't expect these herbs to be so effective."

Father Zhu: "That's right! These herbs are treasures given to us by nature. They grow completely naturally! They have many benefits such as clearing away heat and detoxifying, reducing swelling and relieving pain. In fact, there are many more rare and precious medicinal herbs hidden in this mountain, but we can't just dig them up casually, otherwise I really won't be able to control my urge to dig them up!"

As an old Chinese medicine practitioner, his favorite are wild medicinal herbs, which are incomparable to artificially cultivated ones.

As he spoke, he deftly wrapped Zhu Yingying's ankle with taro leaves and then carefully tied it with a straw rope, so that even if Zhu Yingying moved around, the herbal ointment would not fall off.

After finishing all this, everyone washed their hands and ate the wild strawberries picked by Yu Bo.

This is the only thing that can fill my stomach now.

As the night deepened, all around was silent. Mother Zhu stayed by Zhu Yingying's side, occasionally changing her wet cloth to cool her down.

Yu Bo and Zhu's father sat by the campfire, warming themselves and chatting. Their topic mainly focused on Zhu's father's experiences in his youth, while Yu Bo listened quietly.

Father Zhu began to recount his journey into the mountains with his master, gathering herbs. Back then, they climbed mountains and trekked deep into dense forests, searching for precious herbs. Sometimes, they encountered precipitous cliffs that required careful scrambling; other times, they encountered inclement weather, such as torrential rain or strong winds, but they persevered.

These experiences were filled with thrills and excitement, which Yu Bo relished. However, Zhu's father's memories weren't all about hardship; there were also many joyful moments. The excitement they felt when they found rare herbs was indescribable. Every discovery made them feel that their efforts had been rewarded.

As Mr. Zhu vividly described those adventures and discoveries, Yu Bo felt as if he were there himself. He was moved by Mr. Zhu's courage and tenacity, and at the same time, he developed a deeper awe for the wonders of nature.

As the night wore on, Yu Bo's conversation with Zhu's father grew more intense. This evening became a precious journey of sharing, allowing Yu Bo to gain a deeper understanding of the lives of the older generation.

A tiring day passed. Hoping that Sister Zhu would wake up tomorrow, Yu Bo lay on the ground, looking at the twinkling starry sky above his head, praying silently in his heart.