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

"Wow, this is delicious!" Furong exclaimed in surprise, picking up a fish ball and putting it in her mouth.

The fish ball burst open in her mouth, the delicious broth and tender fish meat making her close her eyes to savor the wonderful taste. She picked up another fish ball with her chopsticks, took a gentle bite, and the same delicious flavor brought her satisfaction.

Then, Furong picked up a piece of pickled mustard greens. This piece of pickled mustard greens was cooked just right in the hot pot, retaining the fresh and tender texture of the vegetable while perfectly absorbing the rich broth of the hot pot.

She slowly chewed the pickled mustard greens, savoring the perfect combination of the fresh taste of the greens and the savory flavor of the hot pot with each bite. This wonderful taste made her feel incredibly satisfied and happy.

"The Sirius Tribe is wonderful!" Furong exclaimed.

Jiang Ning, curious, asked Furong, "What is your Lotus Tribe like?" She had never seen any other tribes before.

“Our tribe lives off the lotus. In the summer, we even live on the lotus leaves. The lotus sustains us, but that’s all.”

"Ordinary lotuses can attack, but they cannot stay out of the water for long. When our warriors go out hunting, they often have to rely on their own strength."

Furong's words were filled with helplessness and sorrow. She continued, "The people of our tribe are very brave; they are not afraid of hardships or dangers. However, when faced with powerful enemies, we often feel powerless. We need greater strength and more advanced weapons."

“Our tribe’s warriors often say that the tribe’s future should not be confined to the lotus; we need a wider world to explore.”

Hearing Furong's words, Jiang Ning couldn't help but feel a surge of emotions. Wasn't the Tianlang tribe the same?

They also face difficult predicaments and need greater strength and more advanced weapons to resolve them.

She asked, "Has your tribe ever thought about changing this situation?"

Furong shook her head and said, "Our tribe is used to this way of life, and we have no other resources or ability to change it. We can only try our best to adapt and survive."

“Every year during the cold winter, some people in our tribe freeze or starve to death. Even without firewood, the Tianlang tribe can huddle together for warmth. The Tianlang can also go out hunting in winter. I have been in the Tianlang tribe for so long and I have never seen anyone go hungry.”

Jiang Ning remained silent. People in the Tianlang tribe used to go hungry too. She seemed to understand the significance of the system's existence.

After giving some fish balls to Dahe and Furong, they went back to the cave and brought back two more fish. "You've eaten so much of my food, so I'll give you these two fish," Furong said with a smile.

"What's the big deal? Is it really worth sending more things over?" Pu Ye said somewhat reproachfully.

Furong placed the fish at the cave entrance and explained to Jiang Ning, "Dahe doesn't like to eat fish, so these are a bit too many for me. When I was in the Lotus Tribe, besides lotus root, fish was what I ate the most. You can take them; we have plenty back home. We'll make them into fish balls tomorrow."

During the meal, Jiang Ning explained the fish ball recipe to Furong in detail. Furong was a smart girl and should be able to make a similar taste based on her description. Even if she couldn't, it wouldn't matter, since they lived so close and she could ask her anytime.

Jiang Ning lay in bed, her mind racing. Fu Rong's words kept echoing in her mind, keeping her awake.

Her mother lay beside her. The soldier's senses were very sharp, which made her afraid to move easily, lest she wake her.

Silently calling out to the system in her heart, she asked, "What is this world like?" She hoped to get some guidance and answers from the system.

The system seemed to have been waiting for her question, and immediately replied, "This world is wondrous yet full of dangers." This answer made Jiang Ning feel a little uneasy, but she knew that the system wouldn't exaggerate the facts.

"What about the human race?" Jiang Ning asked again, hoping to learn more about the human race.

The system paused, seemingly considering how to answer, "Humans are weak and struggle to survive. The situation is common in the Lotus Tribe."

This answer caused Jiang Ning a pang of heartache. The human race faces enormous challenges every day in order to survive in this world.

The Sirius tribe has plenty of food now, but what about the tribes outside?

Suddenly, Jiang Ning heard her mother's gentle voice, "Jiang Ning, are you still awake?"

Jiang Ning gave a soft "hmm," finding comfort in her mother's voice. It was as if, in this world full of unknowns and dangers, having her mother by her side allowed her to face any challenge with peace of mind.

She listened quietly to her mother's voice, enjoying this moment of peace and warmth.

The mother continued, "I know you have many questions and worries. This world is indeed very dangerous."

Jiang Ning didn't speak, but listened silently to her mother's words.

Mother gently patted Jiang Ning's shoulder and continued, "The people of our tribe are all brave warriors; they never back down in the face of difficulties. You are the future shaman of the tribe, so you must be even more courageous in facing the challenges of this world. Your courage and wisdom are the pride of our tribe and our hope."

Jiang Ning nodded, and with her mother's voice, she gradually drifted off to sleep. Qingpan and Wu, who had been eavesdropping nearby, also fell asleep peacefully.

The next morning, Jiang Ning got up early and stood on the platform at the cave entrance, taking deep breaths of fresh air in an attempt to clear her head.

The system said winter was almost over. She gazed at the distant mountains, which were originally covered with thick snow, a vast expanse of white. Under the sunlight, they appeared exceptionally majestic, stretching endlessly and exuding an imposing aura.

Despite the harsh winter that brought them cold and silence, they still stood there tenaciously, waiting for the arrival of spring.

The snow on the mountain seemed to have lessened compared to before, and occasionally some green shoots peeked out from under the snow. It gave one the feeling that winter was indeed gradually fading away.

As time goes by, the snow on the mountains will gradually melt, turning into streams that nourish the earth.

As nature awakens, a vibrant scene of life is about to unfold. Looking at this scene, one can't help but anticipate a new beginning and hope.

She felt that the bottleneck that had been troubling her for so long seemed to be loosening up, but she was still missing an opportunity to break through.

Jiang Ning took a deep breath, sensing the subtle changes in the air.

She stood there silently, knowing that this world was unfamiliar and dangerous, but also full of possibilities and hope. She needed to bravely face it, explore it, and grow.