Chapter 11: A Day in the Swamp
The torrential rain came very violently. Pen | fun | pavilion www. biquge。 infoIt was as if there was a huge dam in the sky pouring down, and in addition to the roar of the wind, only the deafening sound of the rain falling. Li Yun had the impression that there was no such heavy rain in that world.
With the help of White Claws and White Fangs, there were enough materials to make the makeshift shed surrounded on three sides with rawhides. Then a bonfire was built on the only open side, and the wind and rain and the cold were kept out. In the shed, although it is a little crowded because of the large amount of dry firewood, it is in stark contrast to the outside, so it has a warm taste.
The three of Lana huddled around the skin, leaning against each other in a corner of the shed. Li Yunpan sat on his knees opposite them. Burning with swaying silver light, Li Yun was digesting the stored moon energy again. Fahni had been sleeping heavily not long ago because she had used a lot of mental power to treat the water lizard. And Aishara, the little girl who always grabs work because of her identity, has also heard the sound of even breathing. Only Lana, who had undergone rigorous training, was still looking at Li Yun with dark blue eyes and the light of the bonfire.
A soft silver glow floated on top of the special fur, illuminating the somewhat pale but angular face. Jet-black hair, a straight nose, a slightly thin, curled mouth with a resolute arc...... Li Yun looked so quiet and mysterious in Lana's eyes, wanting people to be close and dependent, but he was blocked by a faint coldness. "What a contradictory idea, as he does in this world!" Lana thought.
Without opening his eyes, Li Yun could also feel Lana's long-standing gaze. Gentle but with a hint of lingering persistence, Li Yun's unique voice was not high, but it sounded clearly in Lana's ears, "You need to rest, there are still many things waiting for you to do tomorrow, your father must have taught you how to make good use of every minute!"
"Sir, why do you want to express such indifference when you are obviously concerned?"
"Because of the warm things, you have enough from your family, and what you need now is all the perseverance, patience, hard work and meticulousness that exist in order to achieve your goals. Li Yun's answers are always unconsciously full of theory and lack a lot of human touch. There is still half a sentence that he did not say and hid in his heart. "After a long time, I have become accustomed to talking like this, forgetting those warm words. ”
"I think the gentleman is a very good-hearted person and he is also very strong. Coming here from a distant world, you have never shown a trace of longing or resentment for us who caused all this, but you have genuinely helped us even though you can stay away from the troubles. My father said that people with such qualities can rely on a kind of happiness, a happiness that is difficult to attain. And now, I got it. ”
Li Yun opened her eyes and looked at Lana silently, her words, her eyes had a hint of softness and nostalgia for her father. No matter how strong a person is, he has a weak side, and he also has the willingness to be cared for. After all, human beings have feelings, and it is difficult for them to survive on their own.
"One day you inherit power, remember that there are countless subordinates who will work silently for the sake of the family on a rainy night like today. They are the cornerstone of your glory. You're going to be a good leader. With this sad experience, you will be different. Li Yun tried to make his words sound warmer, but they still sounded a little unapproachable.
"Thank you!" Lana understood Li Yun's intention to comfort him, and at the same time, she realized why her father had always mentioned the word honing to her before.
With a faint smile, Li Yun closed her eyes and stopped talking, the sound of wind and rain filled Lana's hearing again, but now, she felt a lot warmer and more relieved, and when she closed her eyes, Lana believed that she would fall asleep soon............
When the sky was bright, what appeared in front of the four people was the blue sky and thousands of lakes. The rain stopped in the wee hours of the morning, but the trouble it caused was just beginning. Because of the dragon's long tail and abundant aquatic plants, it is obviously not practical to travel on a raft. In the end, it took Li Yun a morning to make two long boxes of similar size, about two meters wide and six meters long. The bottom of one of the ends of the box has an upward curvature similar to the bow of a ship, and all the gaps are made with fur, and a canopy is set up on the top half to block the sun and rain. Thick ropes made of rattan and leather allow the box to hang like a load at the side of the lizard. In order to be more stable, several ropes pass under the belly of the water lizard, so that the box will not slip even when the water lizard is running violently.
Bringing enough fresh water and meat to eat for several days, and putting a large amount of dry firewood into the box, Li Yun also burned a rough brazier out of pond mud and prepared the corresponding shelves. Everything was ready, the water lizard roared, got up and went on the road. The water lizard really has the potential to be a pack ride, with six giant legs that make it fast and quite smooth, and it can wade through water with a large load, and it seems to have only advantages other than its amazing appetite and difficulty in taming.
Holding the walls of the box, the four of them leisurely admired the light and water of the silt swamp, and the large waterfowl with colorful feathers that were often startled by the lizards made Essara cry endlessly. Because of the presence of the giant lizard, I didn't see a single fierce bird or beast for a whole afternoon. At dusk, in view of the impressive results of nearly 100 kilometers traveled and the need for the salamander to eat, Li Yun unloaded the box and let the salamander forage for food by itself.
The two boxes were held firmly in the muddy water like a small boat in one place, and inside the box was the only dry place in the vast world. If there is no mosquito interference, it is really perfect. Dinner was sumptuous, with not only fish and meat, but also several kinds of fresh wild vegetables, one of which was dug out of the swamp mud pond like lotus root-like roots, which was deeply loved by the three daughters. When Li Yun dived to catch fish and pick lotus roots, there was a small episode. Therefore, when it was dark, there were several more freshwater crocodile skins on the side of the box.
The most memorable thing for the three girls happened after dinner, when Li Yun froze a large pool by the pond while practicing transformation and manipulating the Force, and then quickly heated the water inside, so Lana and the others happily took a bath. At this time, Li Yun put on a crocodile skin, and went to swim in the nearby big pond like an amphibious fishman, and said: Treasure Hunting!
As a result, a little later, Li Yun came back with his 'baby'. These treasures are nothing more than mud and succulent plants in the eyes of Lana. It wasn't until Li Yun used those juices mixed with pond clay to shape various bottles and jars that he realized that he was planning to burn pottery. "In our world, there are swamps, or wetlands. This unique sponge-like soil is rich in nutrients and is the best environment for many plants to thrive. At the same time, wetlands are also an important type of building block that is indispensable for maintaining ecological balance. What? Don't understand ecological balance? It starts with the natural environment...... Natural systems have been severely damaged, causing them to lose their normal circulatory functions, which in turn affects the face of the entire world. In our world, due to the powerful power of human beings and the unscrupulous exploitation of planetary resources, the environment is seriously polluted, and the sky above the heads of many cities with millions or tens of millions of people is gray...... "At the strong request of the three of Aishara, Li Yun controlled the temperature of the black flame and burned the pottery, while explaining the relationship between some creatures and nature.
As a qualified magician, you must always dabble in plants, medicine, and alchemy. In this world, becoming a Magister (a title widely recognized and respected by most intelligent beings) is like taking a postdoctoral degree, you need to come up with something unique, and no one can expect a mage who can't even build a magic research room to enter the room. Since even a figure like Li Yun, who has lived for hundreds of years and is stingy with praise, will use the word 'profoundness' to describe Julio's memory, one can imagine what kind of valuable wealth Li Yun inherited.
The silt swamp, a plant paradise, will never let go of a fierce element like Li Yun who is in a state of preparation for war all the time. Rather than spending money to buy the plants and minerals he needs, Li Yun prefers to collect them by himself, because in the process, he can better understand the characteristics of the collections. Li Yun also pays attention to the collection of seeds and the observation of the cultivation environment. This delicate habit was formed in the world in which he used to live. His personal collection consists of a variety of cold weapons and armor from the Middle Ages to modern times, and even the characteristics, production methods, merits and omissions of each piece worthy of collection, and related events are recorded in detail. "The reason why you are better than others is not because you are smarter than others, but because you are more meticulous, harder, and more persistent!" This sentence that Victor gave to Li Yun has always been his motto. Even if it is the opposite of life and death with Victor, Li Yun admits that the help brought to him by this sentence is incomparably great.
"Why do you want to burn a big bowl with such a thick base and so rough in the first place?"
"It's not a big bowl, it's a jar for mashing plants. ”
"Why do you want to mix these hair-like plant rhizomes in the mud?"
"In order to prevent cracking, in order to be stronger and more resistant to falls!"
"What about smearing this juice to make it more beautiful?"
"No, some of the collected items require special methods of preservation, and these juices are what makes the container meet this requirement. ”
"What about these roots? They look ugly, what are they used for?"
"Instead of cork for cork. ”
"What about this pile of vines?"
"Weave compact rattan baskets and secure these containers so they don't break. ”
...................................................... Between Aisara and Li Yun's questions and answers, it was another comfortable night.
The most precious treasure in this world is not a diamond the size of a human head or a cup of water from a certain god, a toilet, or a fly swatter, but knowledge, which is also the best weapon to use to change fate.