Zhang Shiping was going to burn paper pottery, after all, without these, Zhang Shiping couldn't even drink boiling water. Although with his current physique, it is difficult to get sick or anything. But his old habits still made him less fond of drinking water directly from the stream. But more importantly, for the sake of the old man's tribe.

Pottery is a vessel for cooking, storing, holding food, and drawing water. With pottery, there is a wider source of food, such as plant roots, grains, etc. It also means hot food with convenience. These will be of great help to the survival of the tribe.

The path planned by Zhang Shiping needs the help of human beings. But the current tribe is too small, with only a dozen people, which does not meet Zhang Shiping's requirements. Therefore, it is necessary for Zhang Shiping to provide some help.

Pottery has a long history on earth, especially in China, where ceramics developed became synonymous with China for a time.

Zhang Shiping did not appreciate the pottery artworks that were praised. And the pottery that he usually touches the most is just a medicine jar.

However, for firing pottery, thanks to the convenience of modern knowledge dissemination, he has also learned a little. Of course, if you want him to fire beautiful works of art, it is beyond his ability. His limit is just what he can use.

According to some accounts, the first pottery was made by bonfire. The protagonist of Robinson Crusoe used to make some pottery in this way.

However, Zhang Shiping did not follow his example, although the situation between the two is very similar.

Zhang Shiping's kiln to make pottery is not a tall thing, just a horizontal cave kiln in the Neolithic period on the earth.

Let the eagle collect the dry branches first. Zhang Shiping himself directed two pits on the slope next to a stream to dig two pits ten centimeters apart, and above the pits, Zhang Shiping used tree branches as scaffolds to paste the excavated soil into a dome.

The upper pit is the kiln chamber, and the lower one is the fire chamber, and there is a grid-like circle of fire in the middle.

Looking at the sweaty and squatting there with a stone shovel. Looking at himself who is still clean, Zhang Shiping suddenly has a feeling of bullying honest people.

Zhang Shiping got some fruit and let him rest on the side.

At this time, the eagle also piled up enough firewood on the side. Everything is ready to go.

Take some water, wet a piece of clay, and shape it. In the process, the divine power is used to separate the bubbles in the soil, and everything is very simple.

In the end, Zhang Shiping made two sets of ten pottery clay embryos. Looking at the clay embryo that was neither beautiful nor atmospheric, Zhang Shiping had to admit that he had no talent in this area.

The clay embryo is placed in the kiln chamber located above and the mouth is sealed with a layer of wet mud. And let Ying and Yu send firewood and fan the wind below, and then Zhang Shiping sensed the situation in the kiln room with the help of the perception of transformation.

In general, the normal pottery firing process needs to go through a process of heating, high temperature, and cooling. The three processes add up, to say the least, there are more than ten hours.

Zhang Shiping doesn't have so much time to spend slowly. He directly cheated with his divine power and wrapped the soil embryo. Then let the eagle and the bird just burn it with firewood and fan. Wait until the high temperature changes the texture of the soil embryo, let the two of them stop the fire, and then use divine power to let the pottery cool down quickly.

But even this took Zhang Shiping nearly three hours.

When I opened the kiln room, under the cheating effect of Zhang Shiping, the result was not bad. Ten pieces of pottery, a lot of perfect baking.

Take out the largest pot and tap it gently, and the clay pot makes a sound of Weng. Facing the somewhat strange Eagle and Yu on the side, Zhang Shiping thought for a while and said, "You go back and call all the people in the tribe over, and I will invite you to eat delicious food today." “

Looking at the two people who were very puzzled, Zhang Shiping didn't explain anything. In their tribe, it is estimated that there is no such thing as a treat.

Calling for the two to help move the pottery back into the tiger's den, Zhang Shiping sent the two back. And let them tell the pyrotechnics about Zhang Shiping's decision.

This sudden invitation was a temporary thought of Zhang Shiping. He originally wanted to ask Ying and Yu to bring one of the pottery pieces back directly. But then I thought that the people of this tribe didn't know how to use these pottery, so they might bring it back and offer it directly. This is not in line with Zhang Shiping's original intention.

So Zhang Shiping is going to use a personal demonstration to tell them how these pottery should be used.

Eagle and Bi kept the wild boar behind, which was a staple food. But these alone do not reflect the role of pottery, after all, it is much easier to bake directly.

Zhang Shiping can't be asked to tell them that barbecue is not nutritious and hygienic, and it must be boiled.

It is estimated that they can only stare at Zhang Shiping with cute eyes, and then ask, what is nutrition and hygiene.

Zhang Shiping picked some kudzu in the mountains and forests. These are the magic weapons that Zhang Shiping is preparing to promote pottery to the tribe.

Kudzu is a medicinal and edible homologous plant, with strong adaptability and rapid growth. On top of that, kudzu is rich in starch and tastes delicious when cooked.

Zhang Shiping's fired pottery this time was made, two clay pots, four clay pots, and four clay bowls.

He was busy all by himself, setting up six fires. Using the divine power of the mountain god, a jade knife with a length of 30 centimeters is made, and the wild boar meat is cut into small pieces and boiled in a clay pot with water. He also boiled kudzu in a separate jar.

Rushing to survive made him panting and lamenting loudly that he was tired of life.

But fortunately, halfway through, the fireman came with a dozen people from the tribe. Liberate Zhang Shiping from it.

Zhang Shiping assigned the work to a few women, and then stood aside and watched them do things.

At this time, Zhang Shiping carefully looked at the people in the tribe, and the situation made him a little shocked.

I didn't think it when I looked at the three middle-aged men before. Seeing these children and women one by one, their faces were gray, and their bodies were unnaturally glowing with a sinister aura, as if they were a group of living dead. only to understand how dangerous their tribe really is.

Zhang Shiping couldn't even imagine how these people survived.

The boiling water vapor wafts through the mountains and forests with the aroma of food. Except for Zhang Shiping, everyone greedily sniffed every trace of fragrance. Especially the four children, they were all close to the fire and swallowed their saliva.

At this time, Zhang Shiping heard the quarrel between the fireman and the eagle.

Listening attentively, it was mainly the fireman who was training the eagle's adventurous movements, and occasionally the eagle's voice retorted.

Zhang Shiping walked over and said:

"The eagle did nothing wrong, fireman. ”

Zhang Shiping looked at the eyes of the fireworker and said solemnly:

"Your tribe must change, otherwise these women and children will not be able to hold on for half a year at most. ”

When the pyrotechnic heard Zhang Shiping's words, his body shook, and he looked at Zhang Shiping with panic, his mouth opened, but he couldn't speak.

The eagle on the side also heard it, and his reaction was extremely fierce, like an angry lion.

He raised his head suddenly, his eyes pressed tightly on Zhang Shiping, and he asked loudly:

"What are you talking about?"

He pointed to the women and children, and said word by word:

"You're saying they're going to die?"

"Yes!"

Zhang Shiping replied affirmatively.

In fact, if you look closely, it's easy to come to this conclusion. Their bodies have reached a limit, and with a little exertion, they will be completely lost. “

The fireworker looked at the woman and the children baldly, his eyes were full of despair, he had persisted for so long, was it finally over?

What is the purpose of your own efforts?

The eagle on the side gritted his teeth and asked Zhang Shiping:

"You're a powerful witch, do you have a way to save them?"

"As I said, I'm not a witch. I do have a solution, though. ”

Zhang Shiping's voice clearly reached the ears of the two.

At this time, Yu and another man also saw that something was wrong and walked this way. They looked at everything in front of them suspiciously, a little overwhelmed.

The women and children in the distance also seemed to sense the obviously wrong atmosphere, but all they could do now was to silently continue what they were doing.

"What's the solution?"

The fireman barely concentrated, and asked.

"Plenty of food, the right environment. The rest will depend on their luck. ”

Zhang Shiping glanced at the woman and child beside the fire, was silent for a while, and then spoke again.

"I can help you with some food, and the environment is only suitable for your former tribal station. I can also offer some help. ”

Zhang Shiping's heart softened. Although he has been cultivating for ten years, he has a tenacious Dao heart. But he is still a human being, and he has the will to help others without harming his own interests.

"But it comes at a price!"

Zhang Shiping said seriously.

"If the tribe is gone, what price does it need to be discussed?"

Eagle said before the fireman could speak.

"So, we ask for your help. ”

The fireman was silent.

That's right. Looking at the decisive man in front of him, Zhang Shiping suddenly smiled.

Such a person can probably be considered a hero. I wonder what kind of titles their descendants will add to them?

At this moment, Zhang Shiping is looking forward to it.

"Let them live with me before we help you retake the station. ”

Zhang Shiping said to the pyrotechnics.

At this time, the fireman regained his calm expression again. He bowed his head and said in a respectful tone:

"Then do as you tell me to. “

When the food was cooked, everyone sat down by the fire and silently shared the rare food.

Zhang Shiping used only one boiled kudzu. Game without spices is really hard to eat.

Looking at the crowd that was difficult to get their hands on in the face of hot food, Zhang Shiping took out the prepared pottery bowl and fork made of branches.

Originally, Zhang Shiping was going to use chopsticks. Considering the difficulty involved, he ended up opting for a fork. In order not to let people say that he admires foreigners, it must be explained here that as early as the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, China had knives and forks similar to Western food. These are not exclusive to Western food.