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

After resting in the cave, the group went out again early the next morning to investigate. They still needed to find a way to obtain salt.

In this vast sky, the birds of prey circled endlessly, their figures appearing even larger and more imposing against the azure backdrop. Occasionally, they would land in the forest, each flap of their wings stirring up a gust of wind that made the grass and trees on the ground tremble.

The piercing cries of these ferocious birds echoed through the air, a sound that seemed to penetrate the soul, instilling an invisible pressure. The sounds were filled with threat and terror, sending chills down one's spine.

Birds of prey circled in the air, their eyes as sharp as falcons', scanning the sea for their prey. They seemed to have already caught the scent of their prey and were searching for the perfect moment to strike.

In this sky, the birds of prey are the absolute rulers. They possess immense strength and sharp claws and teeth, easily hunting down any prey they desire. Their soaring flight exudes an irresistible power and dominance.

Fortunately, although the sky is full of birds of prey, they do not always gather above the salt flats.

These birds of prey sometimes circled over the salt flats, and sometimes flew off to other places in search of prey. Red Moon keenly sensed this opening and decided to act immediately.

They selected a few of the fastest people, who quickly dispersed and went to collect the salt in several trips.

They carefully avoided the birds of prey's line of sight to prevent attracting their attention.

Their movements were light and swift, like a gentle breeze brushing across the ground.

During the salt-gathering process, they remained vigilant, keeping a close eye on the birds of prey in the sky. If they spotted any birds of prey approaching, they would quickly flee into the woods.

The others were responsible for keeping an eye on the birds of prey and observing the situation in the sky. If any birds of prey were spotted approaching, they would immediately notify the salt-collecting team.

With this cooperation, Hongyue and the others successfully obtained the salt they needed.

Although it rained the night before last, there are still quite a few salt crystals on this salt flat.

Even if some melts, it doesn't matter; the tribe has already mastered the method of drying them. In their areas of expertise, primitive people are also very clever.

After collecting enough salt, the hunting party prepared to return home.

There are two routes to collect salt. One route involves going around a huge loop to reach the trading area. The trading area is only open once a year in the autumn, and Chief Baishan led his people along this route last autumn.

The other route was the one the hunting team took this time. The members of the hunting team planned to carry the salt and travel quickly to return to the tribe as soon as possible.

Jiang Ning told them not to rush and to look along the way for any game they could take back and raise.

"Why raise prey? Aren't prey meant to be eaten?" Hongfeng asked, puzzled.

“I discussed it with the shaman and the chieftain. The tribe plans to raise some herbivorous prey. There are still many ordinary people in the tribe who haven’t awakened their bloodline and can’t withstand the energy from the meat of ferocious beasts,” Jiang Ning explained to them.

Upon hearing this reason, the others seemed to understand a little.

“If we rely solely on Teams Three and Four, many people in the tribe might have to eat dried meat. If we can raise some game in the tribe, like the sweet potatoes we grow outside the tribe, they will not only be able to eat fresh meat anytime, but they also won’t go hungry if Teams Three and Four don’t have enough game to go around,” Jiang Ning added.

Red Maple asked curiously, "Won't they run away?"

“I know something called a fence, which can be used to enclose them.”

"Then what should we raise?" Huoyun asked.

"That's a question for you, since you're more familiar with the habits of these prey."

Hongyue chimed in, "I remember on the way back there was a really silly rabbit, I think it ate grass? As soon as we got close to it, it would dig a hole and bury its head in it, leaving its body sticking out like an idiot."

"There are still such silly rabbits? Weren't they all eaten by wild beasts?" Jiang Ning asked in confusion.

Hongyue shook her head. "They can give birth to many at once. You can often see a big rabbit with a bunch of little rabbits. And they dig very quickly. They will start digging as soon as they hear a sound. They will only stupidly bury their heads in the soil when you get very close to them. These silly rabbits are not big. Our hunting team usually eats them directly when we catch them."

Hearing Hongyue's description, Jiang Ning thought for a moment, "These silly rabbits are alright to keep, but we need to find a way to prevent them from digging burrows and escaping."

Hongyue said somewhat uncertainly, "They don't seem to be able to dig up stones?"

“Yes! I saw their claws when I was eating them, they definitely couldn’t dig them out!” Huo Yun said excitedly. He was sure that when it came to food, only Jiang Wu in the entire tribe knew more than him.

"That makes things much easier. Let's see if we can run into any on the way back, catch a few and raise them to see how they turn out." Jiang Ning was secretly pleased. It seemed that he could try to persuade his people to build houses once they got back.

Having set their goal, the Sirius pack charged forward again, striving towards the distant tribe.

As they drew closer to the tribe, Red Moon led the hunting party away from the Sky Wolf River and ran into the nearby bushes.

The hunting party searched through the bushes for a while, but they figured they had made too much noise and the silly rabbit had already run away.

Undeterred, Jiang Ning nimbly jumped from Bai Ya's back to the ground and continued searching. The thicket was so large that she indeed spotted a few stragglers.

She cautiously approached to observe, and the silly rabbit's hearing was indeed very sensitive, but it was too late; Jiang Ning was already very close.

The silly rabbit actually started digging a hole. It dug very quickly, and after it finished, it quickly buried its head in the soil, leaving its body exposed, as if that would allow it to escape its fate.

Seeing this, Jiang Ning couldn't help but laugh out loud. It was the first time she had ever seen such a silly prey; it truly lived up to its name as a silly rabbit.

She reached out and grabbed the silly rabbit's leg, trying to lift it up, but to her surprise, the silly rabbit pretended to be dead! It lay motionless on the ground, its limbs stiff, as if it were already dead.

This silly rabbit probably weighs over ten pounds, has big ears, short front legs, and long, powerful-looking hind legs.

The fur feels very soft; I can look into how to make the most of it later.

Tie its legs up and have Baiya guard it. Jiang Ning then caught a few more silly rabbits.

She tied them together and hung them around Baiya's neck; the others also made quite a few.

It was getting late, so everyone quickened their pace and hurried back to the tribe.

When they returned to the tribe, it was already evening. The afterglow of the setting sun shone on the Sirius River, like a golden ribbon, a dazzling expanse of gold. The river water shimmered, as if it had been set ablaze, sparkling with golden light.