I'm involved in poverty alleviation in a primitive tribe.

Jiang Ning explained to the tribespeople in detail how to safely harvest elephant ear taro, and then took Bai Ya back to the cave, where the leaky roof had not yet been repaired.

Baiya doesn't need to be fed much anymore. It goes out with the tribe's wolves to forage near the tribe and occasionally brings back some prey for Jiang Ning.

When Jiang Ning reached his own cave, he saw the busy river and the lotus flowers.

"Furong, how's the digging going? Should we get someone to help?"

Furong was carrying stones and soil out when she heard this. She looked up and said, "Jiang Wu, let's do it ourselves. Dahe is a warrior; digging a cave won't tire him out."

In the Sirius tribe, all married couples are required to dig their own caves for their future home. This is a tribal custom and a test for newlyweds.

Moreover, digging a cave together allows them to better understand each other and strengthen their bond.

Like houses, caves also need "human presence." Those caves that are left uninhabited because the tribespeople have left will soon collapse due to lack of maintenance, or simply be used by newcomers who are digging caves to store the excavated soil.

The newlyweds, Dahe and Furong, chose a location for their cave next to Jiang Ning's house. They thought it was an excellent location because it was close to the other members of the tribe.

Before they began excavating, Dahe and Furong first built a temporary shed around the cave site as their dwelling.

They needed to complete the excavation of the cave as quickly as possible and then move in, because winter was just around the corner.

In order to complete the task as soon as possible, Dahe had to get up early every day to start digging the tunnel, while Furong was responsible for preparing food and organizing their things.

The tools Dahe used to dig tunnels were stone hammers and spears. Stone hammers were used to break rocks, and spears were used to dig into the soil and pry open stones.

Some of the stones here have a very special texture; they can be used to make tools, and the best stones can even be used to make weapons—sharp and hard.

Jiang Ning went in to take a look. The excavation was almost complete, and Dahe was still working hard inside. Jiang Ning didn't disturb him and withdrew.

"Furong, I discovered a new food today. I'll take it to the square later and have them bring it over for dinner tonight. You and Dahe should remember to try it."

"You've discovered new food again? Jiang Wu, you're really amazing." When Fu Rong arrived at the Tianlang tribe, she noticed many differences from the Lian tribe. She had always thought the Tianlang tribe was like this, but later she learned that it was all thanks to Jiang Wu.

Jiang Ning waved her hand, "This is all thanks to everyone. You all continue with your work, I also need to go and repair my roof."

"okay!"

Jiang Ning returned to her platform, looked at the roof, which was wet from the rain, and carefully noted the leaks. Then she climbed up the mountainside to the roof.

Jiang Ning carefully stuffed the elephant ear leaves into the damaged roof, ensuring that each leaf was firmly fixed in place where the rain was leaking.

The leaves of the elephant ear leaf are large and thick, which can effectively shield it from rain.

Their vibrant green color contrasts sharply with the withered old leaves on the roof, as if injecting new life into the entire roof.

Taking advantage of her free time, Jiang Ning decided to build a new home for Bai Ya. She found some soft vines and skillfully wove them into a suitable new home for Bai Ya.

The vines are tough and elastic, making them ideal for weaving.

Baiya has grown so fast lately that it has already changed its nest several times. Jiang Ning has made this nest much bigger, and with winter approaching, it will definitely be inconvenient to make a new nest then.

I hope this new home can stay with Baiya for a long time.

While Jiang Ning was busy working, the chief personally took a bowl of taro and pork ribs that she had prepared earlier and went to the shaman to report on the matter of elephant ear taro.

“Witch, I have something important to report to you,” the chief said respectfully to the witch.

The shaman put down the herbs in his hand and listened attentively to the chief's speech.

"What's the matter?" he asked.

"Jiang Wu discovered a new food in the mountains—elephant ear taro," the chief said.

"Please try some."

"Elephant ear taro?" The shaman was somewhat surprised. He took the bowl from the chief, rummaged through its contents, and finally picked up a piece of taro. "Is this it?"

"Yes. This is the rhizome of the elephant ear plant. It has a high yield and is very filling."

The shaman put it in his mouth and tasted it. "It tastes really good, but I remember that the sap of elephant ear leaves is poisonous. Is the root not poisonous?"

"Jiang Wu discovered a method: burning the leaves of the elephant ear taro to create smoke will neutralize its venom. Some people in the tribe have already tried it, and it really works."

"Good! Good! I knew I didn't choose the wrong person!" Wu looked at the bowl of taro with some satisfaction.

"Jiang Wu also said that we can cultivate elephant ear taro on a large scale, just like sweet potatoes and pickled mustard greens, and from then on, no one in our tribe will go hungry. We've finally waited for this day!"

"Witch, do you think we can start making preparations now?"

The shaman understood the chief's meaning; for many years, the tribe had been trying to escape its current predicament.

The Sirius tribe was once a brave and powerful force, their warriors were fearless, and they had the mighty Sirius as their ally, but their fate has been steadily declining.

The surrounding environment was too comfortable, as if it had trapped them in a gentle cage.

Their ancestors settled here in the past, and the tribe was incredibly powerful. Even though the surrounding environment was barren, they could send out hunting parties to find food in more distant places.

They fought against ferocious beasts, using courage and wisdom to obtain food; every warrior was full of vitality and energy.

However, as time went on, the tribe members continued to struggle for food and clothing.

If their stomachs are not full, where will they get the strength to challenge ferocious beasts? Without the challenge of ferocious beasts, the warriors cannot get nourishment, and the tribe's strength gradually weakens.

This is a vicious cycle. Their weakened strength makes it even harder for them to fight the ferocious beasts.

Unable to fight off the ferocious beasts, their lives became even more difficult, and their strength further weakened.

This vicious cycle has plunged the Sirius tribe into a deep predicament. Their path is fraught with hardship and difficulty, yet they cannot find a way to break free from this vicious cycle.

"This is a big deal, I need to think about it carefully."

"Yes!"

……

After finishing weaving the new nest, Jiang Ning looked at her work with satisfaction. The nest was not only exquisitely designed, but also sturdy and durable, enough for Baiya to sleep in until adulthood.

Jiang Ning took out a basket, put the largest taro inside, and carried the other smaller ones in her hands.

After a busy day, I only just remembered to take the taro downstairs.

When Jiang Ning arrived at the square, she found that Zhi and the others had already started cooking taro.

"Jiang Wu? Why did you carry it yourself? The road is slippery on a rainy day. You could have just asked someone to bring it to you." Zhi was somewhat surprised to see Jiang Ning carrying the taro herself.

She quickly stepped forward, took the basket from Jiang Ning's back, and asked with concern, "Are you alright? Did you slip?"

"I'm fine, I'm used to it. After all, I'm an adult now," Jiang Ning replied with a smile. Primitive people are generally more physically robust.

Seeing that Zhi and the others had already started processing taro, she asked, "Has the tribe already started digging up elephant ear taro?"

"Yes, after you left today, the chief sent someone to dig some up from nearby so everyone could have a taste," Zhi replied as he carried the taro to the kitchen.

The tribe's kitchen also has a roof, which looks like it has been repaired by Da Shi and Mao.

Jiang Ning followed Zhi into the kitchen and saw that they had already started peeling and chopping the taro into small pieces. She smiled and asked, "Do you need my help?"

"You should rest for a bit, we're here for you," Pheasant replied with a smile.

Jiang Ning nodded and sat down on a chair to rest for a while. Watching Zhi and the others busy at work, she felt a warmth in her heart. Although the roads were slippery and difficult to travel on a rainy day, she felt very happy to have such a group of people by her side.

Then the familiar sound of bugles rang in my ears again.

"The hunting party is back!"

"The hunting party is back!"

Upon hearing the sound, any tribespeople who were free immediately rushed forward to help unload the prey.

They ran excitedly toward the hunting party, eager to see their catch.

Jiang Ning also stood up and walked towards the hunting party. She wanted to check if anyone was injured.

The people cheered as the hunting party entered the square. They unloaded their prey one by one, and large wild animals were carried into the square.

Jiang Ning looked at the prey with satisfaction; these were the guarantee for the tribe to continue to survive on this wild land.

After looking around, the situation is alright today; there haven't been any serious injuries. Some people sustained minor injuries, but they have received timely treatment.