I thrived in the primitive tribe

Lu Yao looked at the dried herbs that the shaman handed to her.

"Will this work? How long will it keep the wild beast unconscious?" Lu Yao took it and examined it carefully.

"I don't know how long the effect will last, I haven't verified it, but it does have an effect."

Lu Yao looked at the shaman curiously, "How do you know it will work?"

"Didn't I already tell you that I discovered this during a chance adventure?"

At that time, I saw a wild beast lying next to the grass. At first, I thought it was a wild beast that had unfortunately died, and I was about to walk around it and continue on my way.

But on some inexplicable intuition, I went closer to take a look and found that the beast's chest was still rising and falling slightly. It was still alive, but had fallen into a deep sleep.

At that moment, I realized that this herb might possess the magical power to render people or animals unconscious.

To prevent the wild animal from waking up and posing a threat to us, we dealt with it before it woke up.

Therefore, I don't know how long it can keep a wild beast unconscious.

"Oh, I see. So, can we still eat the meat of wild animals that have been drugged by this herb?" Lu Yao then asked.

Upon hearing this, the great shaman's lips curled into a faint smile.

"Yes, Lu Yao, I've tried it myself."

This herb only puts wild animals into a state of drowsiness and does not have any adverse effects on their meat quality, nor does it leave any toxic components.

Therefore, you can safely eat the meat of wild animals that have been drugged or rendered unconscious.

Hearing the shaman's affirmative answer, she exclaimed, "That's wonderful! Great Shaman, you've really helped me a lot!" She excitedly grasped the shaman's hand, her voice filled with gratitude.

"However, are there many of these herbs? Do you have any other ones besides this one?"

"There should be quite a few herbs, but we need to search carefully in the forest."

This herb prefers to grow in dark, damp places, usually at the base of large trees or in rock crevices.

This is the only one I have left; I found it by chance during a previous expedition.

As he spoke, the shaman examined the animal skin bag in his hand again to confirm that there was indeed only that one dried herb left inside.

"Alright, Great Shaman, may I have this one? I want to test its effects and see how to use and how much to use it."

Seeing Lu Yao's expectant eyes, the Great Witch smiled and nodded.

Lu Yao carefully placed the dried herbs and called to the Great Shaman who was about to turn and leave.

"Great Shaman, please wait a moment, I have a question I would like to ask you."

Upon hearing this, the great shaman paused, a gentle smile appearing on his weathered face. He slowly turned around, his eyes, which seemed to see into people's hearts, looking directly at Lu Yao. He gently raised one eyebrow, silently encouraging her to continue asking questions.

Have you ever seen a black, flammable stone?

"A combustible stone? I don't think I've ever seen or heard of one before."

After careful consideration, the great shaman slowly shook his head, his eyes filled with doubt and contemplation.

Upon hearing this, Lu Yao felt a slight sense of disappointment.

But considering that the tribe's current way of life mainly depends on hunting and gathering, and that communication with the outside world is very limited, she felt that this result was quite normal.

Lu Yao sighed softly, then rallied her spirits.

She understands that in this world full of unknowns, everyone has their own unknown territories.

Moreover, even if the great shaman did not know about this stone, it does not mean that it does not exist or cannot be found.

She pulled herself out of her disappointment and instead expressed her gratitude to the shaman: "Thank you, shaman."

"Lu Yao, what are you looking for this kind of stone for?"

"I'm thinking of using this stone to smelt iron."

"Iron smelting? What's that?" The Great Witch felt she was falling further and further behind Lu Yao's train of thought. She wondered if she was getting old, and a little bit of sadness flashed through her heart.

"Iron smelting, in short, is the process of extracting iron from iron-rich ore."

Imagine that once we master iron smelting technology, we can forge sharp iron swords.

These iron swords were not only harder and more durable than the previous bronze swords, but also had sharper blades, enabling them to be more lethal on the battlefield.

Similarly, if the arrowheads are made of iron, their penetrating power and lethality will be significantly enhanced.

This will greatly enrich and enhance our arsenal, making us much more powerful in both defense and offense.

After listening to Lu Yao's vivid description, the Great Witch's eyes couldn't help but sparkle with anticipation and longing. The desire for the unknown possibilities quietly grew in his heart, as if he could already see the dawn of success in sight.

However, just as this excitement was about to reach its peak...

“Lu Yao,” the Great Shaman’s voice suddenly became steady and calm, interrupting Lu Yao’s incessant words. Her eyes revealed an undeniable seriousness, “Iron ore—have you found it yet?”

These words were like a bucket of ice-cold water, falling from the sky without warning, instantly extinguishing the raging flame in Lu Yao's heart.

Lu Yao's enthusiasm seemed to be suddenly pulled away by an invisible force, and the radiance on her face quickly dimmed, replaced by an undisguised sense of loss and helplessness.

She opened her mouth, but found herself speechless for a moment, because that was the most crucial part of their plan, and also the problem that had not yet been solved.

Seeing Lu Yao's mouth agape without her saying a word, the Great Shaman knew the outcome.

She softened her voice and said gently and deeply, "Lu Yao, I know that this sudden beast attack has greatly shocked you. Those thrilling moments and those life-or-death struggles are deeply engraved in your heart like a brand."

You worry that if a similar disaster were to strike again, would our tribe be as fortunate as we were this time to overcome the difficulties, and would we be able to continue to protect this land we love and each other?

It is this deep concern that makes you so eager to find a solution and to build an unbreakable defense for our tribe.

But remember, walls aren't built in a day, things always progress step by step, and weapons evolve gradually through repeated trials and failures.

The fact that our tribe has withstood the test of time and still stands strong is itself proof of our survival ability and a testament to our wisdom and courage.

Lu Yao, I understand your sincere heart. You have worked tirelessly for the future of the tribe, and this spirit is something we should all learn from.

At the same time, I also hope you can see that recently you seem to be overwhelmed by this sense of responsibility, becoming impatient and anxious, and constantly questioning and exhausting yourself every day.

This state of mind will not only affect your own physical and mental health, but may also lead you astray in your search for solutions.

You should give yourself some time, and give the tribe some time too.

"Great Shaman, I..." Lu Yao began to speak, but didn't know what to say.

Her eyes were slightly red, as if she had a thousand words to say but didn't know where to begin.

"You've done a great job. Leave the rest to us and to time."

The Great Shaman gently patted Lu Yao's shoulder and said softly.

"Relax and continue to follow your original plan step by step. Don't put too much pressure on yourself."

We are a tribe; we will face difficulties and challenges together.

The shaman's words flowed gently into Lu Yao's heart like a warm current.

She felt the warmth and support from the tribe and regained her inner peace and strength.