Chapter 25: The Swamp
The terrain of Mangchuan Ridge is not flat, there are many rocks, and with large and small trees and bushes, the road is not generally difficult to walk.
Then Jin Mang found that Qingfeng, who was walking in the forefront, began to cut down trees, and they did not leave the trees they fell, but directly stacked them on the grain truck.
When it was time to stop to rest, they used the branches to live and cook.
Jin Mang asked, "Is it okay to cut down trees like this?" Modern society is everywhere to promote green environmental protection, and she subconsciously feels that such behavior is not good.
"Even if you don't cut it, not many of these trees will survive." Grandma took a sun-dried leaf fan in her hand and fanned the wind, and while throwing branches into the fire, she said, "We try not to cut down those old trees, and they don't have much impact." ”
The more they went to the outskirts of Mangchuan Ridge, the greater the temperature difference between day and night, and they always slept by the side with a fire.
In Jin Mang's opinion, she would rather be cold than hot.
In the 50-degree heat, even if they sit on the grain cart all the time without exerting their strength, they will inevitably sweat.
However, in such a hot and humid climate, there are more and more poisonous insects in the mountains and forests, and they have to dress tightly.
Clean, Qingfeng even wore a pair of shoes made of gauze and rattan.
- Speaking of the concept of shoes, Jin Mang put forward it, you must know that Anze human feet have a thick layer of cocoon-like periosteum, shoes are not a necessity for them, no one has worn them before.
Because it was too hot, Qingfeng even shaved off Jin Mang's hair with a knife.
There is no way, she is still young, her hair has not hardened, and although the soft hair is unique to the touch, it will only make her scalp full of prickly heat at this time.
Jin Mang didn't care too much, she was a little bean Ding who was less than three years old, what did she care about.
Especially she is not the only one who has shaved her head, and the other children have not escaped.
The further east you go, the more leopards you see, and when you see their convoy, they don't hesitate to retreat.
Jin Mang was a little puzzled, so Grandma explained to her: "Every year of migration, we humans are the vanguard, and other animals will follow us. The reason why these leopards are like this is because they are also about to start migrating, and there is no need to conflict with us over territory. ”
"Why are these beasts following us?" Jin Mang was puzzled.
Grandma smiled and said with a little pride: "Because we are the strongest." ”
Jin Mang: "......" is simply speechless.
What Jin Mang didn't expect was that before they walked out of Mangchuan Ridge, they had eaten more than half of the food they had stored.
- That's because they didn't stop hunting on the way.
Jin Mang ate a lot, which was worth more than ten days, and she felt that her face had gained weight.
The other children obviously didn't eat as much as she did, not because they didn't eat much, but because their parents didn't feed as much as they could.
The rest of the clan looked at Qing Feng's actions in their eyes, and their eyes couldn't help but be a little subtle.
Jin Mang didn't notice these subtle gazes, but she didn't pay attention to them, no matter how much food Qingfeng Qingsui gave her, she would not refuse.
In the primitive environment, whether the cubs can grow up smoothly and become strong often depends on the food they eat.
Only when she absorbs enough nutrients in the process of growing up can she be as strong as in her previous life, or even stronger.
However, looking at the food that was being consumed violently, Jin Mang still felt uneasy in his heart.
On the migration route, although everyone was mainly in a hurry, Jin Mang could still see that they were rarely able to meet hoofed animals, and there were not many small animals such as rabbits and pheasants.
If it continues like this......
Knowing her worries, Grandma couldn't help but smile, "You're actually thinking about this kind of thing......"
Jin Mang didn't understand, what was so funny about this.
Grandma thought it was very funny, "In order to survive, it is not only the beasts that migrate to Anze, but also those hoofed animals. No matter where you start or what route you choose, you will end up with only one destination. ”
She looked at the little girl in her arms, "Do you think there will be no prey by then?" ”
Jin Mang understood at once, the closer he got to Anze, the more prey there would be, however......
Jin Mang couldn't laugh at all, because that meant that they would face an unprecedented chaotic battlefield at that time.
Smash brawl for survival......
He's a smart kid.
Grandma looked at her granddaughter's slightly pale face and couldn't help but think with relief.
Good boys are welcome, but good girls bring glory to the tribe.
Because she is not only excellent in herself, but also brings excellent offspring to the tribe.
"The grain cart ......" Jin Mang didn't know what she thought, and frowned: "Isn't the grain cart a burden when it comes to the back?" ”
"How so?" Grandma smiled again, she touched her head and said, "The grain cart can not only hold food, but also people." Otherwise, with you little guys and me, an old guy who doesn't do anything, you parents won't be able to show their abilities. ”
Jin Mang was stunned, and couldn't help but show a sudden expression.
It's no wonder that the grain cart can still play this role.
To the east of the Mangchuan Ridge is a large swamp and water, where a large number of crocodiles live.
This is also why there are many leopards in the eastern part of the Mangchuan Mountains, because many leopards will feed on crocodiles.
Undoubtedly, it is very difficult for the grain trucks to pass through here.
Jin Mang thought they would take a detour, but it didn't!?
After the grain cart fell into the swamp again and again, and even once it almost couldn't pull it up at all, Jin Mang's doubts were almost written on his face.
Grandma explained softly to Jin Mang and the other children: "Although this swamp is difficult to walk, it is not too dangerous because of the drought. The key is that further east, we can find some water. ”
After a pause, she looked ahead and said, "Before arriving in Anze, although it is difficult to obtain food, it is not that there is no way at all, but the water ......"
"If you don't prepare enough water in advance, the difficulty of hunting in the later stage will be doubled."
Jin Mang understands this, but ...... Can you really find water here?
After another two days, I watched a group of elders put the moist soil into the bamboo tube, poke a needle hole underneath, and use another bamboo tube underneath to carry it, so that they could slowly get clean water.
Of course, there will still be a little mud mixed in more or less, and the more you go to the back, the more it will be, and it is easy to block the water that cannot come out.
Jin Mang's eyes widened in disbelief, "How long will you save up like this?" "Even if they have more bamboo tubes, the water they can save in a day is very limited, and ......
Unlike ordinary rivers, the mud in the swamp smells strange, who can drink this kind of water?