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

Jiang Ning caught some smaller Reeves' pheasants and separated them from the larger ones.

This time it was a great success. Under Jiang Ning's careful care, these little long-tailed pheasants grew up healthily, running around happily in the enclosure and occasionally letting out clear calls.

Except for one Reeves's Pheasant that accidentally ate a poisonous insect and died, the others survived.

To ensure they were well-fed, Jiang Ning searched the mountains and fields for insects to feed them. She was afraid they might feel unhappy with their lives and, in a moment of despair, die in droves.

Some playful children even asked their parents to catch two rabbits to keep in their caves. They were among the first children to own pets.

After instructing the tribespeople who remained behind to take good care of them, Jiang Ning set off again with the hunting team.

Still by that lake, Jiang Ning quietly hid in a tree, intently waiting for her prey to appear. Her eyes were sharp, and she was constantly aware of the movements around her.

There are many strange, ferocious beasts drinking water by the lake, but the hunting team needs to choose a suitable target.

When her gaze inadvertently swept across the shade of a tree not far away, her eyes immediately froze. There grew a large patch of plump mushrooms there, a very pleasing sight.

She then remembered that the tribe seemed to never eat mushrooms.

In the past, wild vegetable soup was made by putting all kinds of wild vegetables into a pot and stewing them together, so that you couldn't tell what the raw materials looked like.

Looking at the mushrooms, Jiang Ning couldn't help but feel hungry. Delicious dishes kept popping into her mind. There were Reeves' pheasants in the tribe right now. If she made chicken stew with mushrooms, how delicious that would be!

Dried mushrooms have a unique flavor and are also delicious in soups.

Jiang Ning quietly moved next to Huo Yun; she still had to ask him about this.

She pointed in the direction of the mushrooms and then asked, "Look over there, have you ever eaten anything growing on the ground?"

Huo Yun looked in the direction Jiang Ning was pointing and saw the group of plump mushrooms. He frowned. "Rain grass? You can't eat it!"

"It's called rain grass? Why can't we eat it?"

"It's poisonous! This thing grows in large patches after every rain, so it's called rain grass. There are all kinds. Some rain grasses are especially beautiful in color! Some people were so hungry that they ate rain grass and got poisoned to death! This rain grass used to grow in our tribe! We would just dig it up along with the soil!" Huoyun explained.

Jiang Ning knew that many mushrooms were poisonous, but she didn't expect them to be this toxic.

"Are they all poisonous?" she asked Huoyun again.

Huoyun wasn't sure either. "They all look pretty much the same, so they must all be poisonous, right?"

"I'll go take a look." After saying that, Jiang Ning looked at the lakeside to see if there were any suitable prey for the time being, then nimbly jumped to the ground and tiptoed towards the mushrooms.

Upon closer inspection, the mushrooms in this patch all grew individually, some large and some small.

These mushrooms have very thick caps that look soft and smooth, and underneath the caps are tender white stems that are round and plump.

It had rained a while ago, and that's why they've started to sprout, some of the mushrooms still have water droplets clinging to them.

"System, is this mushroom edible?"

"Yes, this is a cedar mushroom, it tastes great."

Jiang Ning was overjoyed and couldn't help but reach out and gently touch it. She felt that the mushroom flesh was very smooth and had some elasticity.

She didn't pick them immediately, but came to Hongyue's side. "The rain grass over there is edible and not poisonous. I was thinking of picking some to take back to the tribespeople so they can remember what this rain grass looks like and pick it if they see it outside in the future."

"Shall we pick some to try later?" Hongyue didn't doubt Jiang Ning's words.

In fact, many of the edible foods in the tribe were discovered by the disciples of the shamans throughout the ages.

Shamans typically possess a magical sensory ability, enabling them to perceive the surrounding natural environment and creatures.

When they go out to train, they can use this sense to discover hidden delicacies and dangers in nature.

Once a shaman has inherited the position, they will not leave the tribe. They will remain in the tribe to protect the people and pass on their knowledge and experience.

They are the spiritual leaders and representatives of wisdom of the tribe, providing guidance and assistance to their people.

That evening, the cave where the hunting party was temporarily staying was warm and bright with flickering firelight.

Jiang Ning was busy around the fire. Due to limited resources, she simply processed the mushrooms she had collected during the day, skewered them, and roasted them over the fire.

The mushrooms were quite large, so to ensure they were heated evenly, Jiang Ning used a deer antler knife to cut them into pieces.

As the flames licked, the mushrooms released an enticing aroma that filled the cave.

She skillfully sprinkled on the seasoning, which was a fine powder made from dried red finger fruit, Sichuan peppercorns, and salt. The aroma was irresistible and added a unique flavor to the roasted mushrooms.

The firelight illuminated Jiang Ning's face, her gaze focused and resolute, as if she were completing an important task. Her figure stood out resolutely in the cave, like a beacon of light in the darkness.

During the grilling process, Jiang Ning turned the mushroom skewers from time to time to ensure that each mushroom was heated evenly.

Her technique was skillful and deft, as if she were an experienced chef.

As time passed, the mushrooms gradually turned a tempting golden brown, emitting a wonderful aroma. Jiang Ning nodded in satisfaction; just from the smell, she knew the roasted mushrooms would be incredibly delicious.

If you could brush on some oil, it would probably taste even better and the color would be even more beautiful.

After the mushrooms were grilled, Jiang Ning handed the mushroom skewers to the members of the hunting team one by one.

The other team members inside the cave were also attracted by the enticing aroma. The mushroom skin was infused with the fragrance of seasonings, and with one bite, the tender and juicy mushroom flesh burst open in the mouth, incredibly sweet and delicious.

"Delicious!" Hongfeng's eyes lit up; she really liked the taste.

"There were so many before, but we didn't eat any!" Huo Yun took a bite of the roasted mushroom with satisfaction, but then felt a pang of heartache thinking about the mushrooms that had been thrown away before.

It rains frequently in spring, and rain grass grows everywhere. What a waste!

Seeing this, Jiang Ning quickly said, "You can't eat other rain grass! It's poisonous! From now on, you can only eat this!"

After thinking for a moment, he added, "This was found under a cedar tree, so let's call it a cedar mushroom! Remember what it looks like so you don't pick the wrong one next time. You have to ask me before you can eat any other rain grass!"

"Yes, Jiang Wu!" the others happily agreed. These cedar mushrooms are everywhere, and the tribe will have another food to eat in the future.

Huo Yun, meanwhile, was thinking back. Where had he seen rain grass before? Some rain grasses looked especially beautiful; they must taste delicious too! He definitely had to take Jiang Wu to see them!