Chapter 13 Helping out because the little one has diarrhea

The first step was a success; their efforts over the past few days had not been in vain.

"It's really done! Let's get rid of all this vine bark today!" Yu Yan said with great enthusiasm.

He scooped out the damp kudzu leaves and laid them out to dry in the sun, saying to Feng Gui:

"Father, let me make breakfast. You know the people in the tribe better. Could you borrow a few large earthenware pots for me? We can trade them for supplies."

Without hesitation, Feng Gui agreed: "Okay, I'll go then. Is there anything else you need?"

Yu Yan thought for a moment and said, "Let's replace a few of the straw winnowing baskets too. I can't think of anything else for now."

"good."

Feng Gui spread his black wings and flew towards the tribe.

Yu Yan withdrew her gaze and went to wash up and cook in a good mood.

Lan Xiu also got up and said to Yu Yan from afar, "I won't go hunting today, I'll come and help you with the work."

Yu Yan: "Great!" He was just worried about having too much kudzu husk and not being able to deal with it.

"Lanxiu, don't bother starting a fire to cook. I'll just make your portion. Let's eat quickly, and then get to work!"

“Okay. Then I’ll go and gather some firewood.” He noticed last night that Yu Yan’s earthenware pot had been burning for a long time.

"Okay~"

Not long after Lan Xiu left, Yu Yan heard a loud cracking sound in the distance, as if trees were being snapped.

When Yu Yan saw him carrying back sections of wet wood thicker than his thighs, she didn't know whether to laugh or cry.

No wonder he said he was "chopping" firewood. Being strong is definitely an advantage.

As dawn broke, Lanxiu unloaded the logs on the open ground under the ginkgo tree and asked, "Are these logs alright?"

Yu Yan nodded: "Okay. I'm almost done here. Go wash your hands and get ready to eat."

After he set out the food, a burst of excited laughter and chatter came from the woods.

Looking up, I saw that Feng Gui had brought quite a few people over!

Xin Yu, Xue Fei, and others were people he knew well, as were a few adult sub-beastmen he didn't know very well.

Yu Yan remembered that they were members of another collection team.

Everyone was carrying something; some were holding winnowing baskets, others were carrying earthenware pots.

Xin Yu was even more impressive; he actually carried over a ceramic jar!

Yu Yan quickly went to greet them: "Why did everyone come over?"

Feng Gui replied, "I went to the tribe to borrow a pot, and when they heard that you were going to work in the morning, they all came to help."

A delicate-looking, beautifully voiced subhuman asked, "Yu Yan, do you think this is enough?"

Yu Yan remembered that his name was Yin Qing, and he was a sub-beastman of the Huamei sect.

Although he was also wearing a straw vest and a straw skirt, his braiding was more exquisite. His medium-length brown hair was braided into several braids that hung down, and he wore a bone and tooth necklace. His ears were pierced, and the earrings he wore were probably gemstones, which reflected dazzling fire in the sunlight.

Yu Yan looked around and replied, "It should be about ready. I'll give you the supplies in a bit."

Yin Qing and the others quickly said, "We don't need the supplies! We'll be happy as long as you can use them."

Xin Yu put down the vat and said restlessly, "They'll stay to help, so I'll head back now. Someone has to stay home."

Yu Yan was taken aback and asked, "What's wrong?"

Xin Yu sighed: "After returning from the beach yesterday, Shuoxing has been having diarrhea for some reason. I asked Cangfeng to dig up some yellow soil for him to eat, but it didn't help. I have to go back to take care of him."

Xue Fei, who was standing beside him, turned pale upon hearing this.

"Could it be that he was scared by Akizawa..."

Xin Yu: "Probably not. Sigh, I just hope Shuoxing gets better soon." Seeing Shuoxing in pain, his heart ached terribly as her adoptive father.

“Cangfeng is waiting for me at home. After I get back, he will go to other tribes to ask if there is any way to cure diarrhea.”

When Xuefei delivered the supplies yesterday, Yu Yan wondered if she could open a small clinic and exchange medical treatments for supplies.

But he had no instruments or medicine, and to outsiders, he had never studied medicine, so they probably wouldn't believe him. Therefore, he wasn't in a hurry.

Now that he's encountered a patient, he can't just stand by and watch, both morally and logically.

So he said to Xin Yu, "Let me go with you to take a look. I know some ways to treat diarrhea."

He was initially worried about being rejected, but perhaps because Shuoxing was seriously ill and couldn't be delayed, or perhaps because he had saved Qiuze yesterday, increasing his credibility, Xin Yu's expression lit up, and he immediately said, "Then let's go quickly!"

"Please wait a moment, I need to speak with my father."

Yu Yan looked at Feng Gui: "Father, you and Lan Xiu eat first. After you finish eating, do what I did yesterday: first boil the vine bark thoroughly, then rub it with the alkaline water I prepared. We'll deal with the rest when I get back."

Feng Gui: "Okay, I understand." Afraid that Yu Yan would be hungry, he also packed two steamed stem pieces for Yu Yan to eat on the way.

After giving his instructions, the others stayed behind, and Xin Yu took Yu Yan and hurried towards his home.

While suspended in mid-air, Yu Yanfei pondered the possible causes of her diarrhea and the medications she could take.

Some physical antidiarrheal medications, such as montmorillonite, should be available in the animal kingdom.

Even if he doesn't need it this time, he still has to find a chance to go up the mountain to look for it.

Upon arriving at the destination, Xin Yu quickly told Cang Feng about Yu Yan's purpose. Cang Feng was slightly surprised, but he did not stop Yu Yan from receiving treatment.

Yu Yan went to see Shuoxing, gave him a simple physical examination, and asked him a few questions.

Seeing that Shuoxing was in much better condition than he had expected, Yu Yan breathed a slight sigh of relief; it was probably just intestinal dysfunction.

He walked out of the bird's nest and back to the tree, where he took out the kudzu flowers that he had dried earlier from his storage space.

"Boil this in water for Shuoxing to drink and observe his condition. Also, cook him some stem porridge, making sure the stems are soft and easy to digest."

Seeing Xin Yu and Cang Feng's tense expressions, Yu Yan comforted them, "Don't worry, it should be nothing serious."

Xin Yu and Cang Feng nodded repeatedly, took the things, and quickly went about their respective tasks.

Seeing that there was no point in staying, Yu Yan said, "Then I'll go back first. Regardless of whether Shuoxing's condition has improved or not, you should all go and let me know."

Cang Feng gratefully agreed, "Okay, Yu Yan, thank you."

Xin Yu also thanked him and asked, "How much supplies should we give you?" He already knew that Xue Fei had delivered supplies to Yu Yan last night.

Yu Yan: "Let's see how the 'Shuoxing' works first. If it works, just give me a few stems. If it doesn't, I'll try another method."

Xin Yu and Cang Feng exchanged a glance, both seeing the surprise in each other's eyes.

Shuoxing fell ill, and the two of them were extremely worried. They asked the elders in the tribe, but all they knew was to feed the baby some yellow soil.

Fearing that Shuoxing might harm his health, they decided to seek help from other tribes!

But they've lived in this land for many years and know that everyone's skill level is about the same. Since the known methods haven't worked, they can only let the child drag on.

Shuoxing isn't even an adult yet! If this keeps dragging on, what if it gets serious? They really wish they could take the illness upon themselves!

As it turned out, Yu Yan came and, in a short while, gave a treatment plan for this difficult problem, saying that if this didn't work, he would know other methods!

This is amazing, it's way beyond their expectations...

Yu Yan's calm and composed attitude finally put their minds at ease and put their minds at ease.

Xin Yu was cooking kudzu flowers, and even felt an urge to cry.

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Yu Yan came back quickly; the kudzu vines she peeled last night were still not cooked.

After chatting briefly with everyone, Yu Yan quickly ate breakfast and then joined in the chores.

As they began to treat the kudzu bark with alkaline water, the sound of flapping wings came from the sky.

"Yu Yan!" Xin Yu exclaimed happily, sitting on the back of the beast-shaped Cang Feng. "The three-leaf flower decoction really works! Shuo Xing has stopped having diarrhea!"

As they were talking, Cang Feng landed, and Xin Yu nimbly jumped off his back and ran towards them.

"He ate all the stem porridge I cooked for him!"

Yu Yan smiled and said, "That's great, you should be fine now. Just be careful with your diet, avoid greasy and raw foods, and don't catch a cold. Take some time to rest."

Xin Yu nodded emphatically: "Yes, yes! He originally wanted to come along, but I didn't let him. Yu Yan, thank you so much this time. We never expected that clover could stop diarrhea."

Cangfeng transformed into human form, with a tall and imposing figure, and strode over.

"Yes, his father and I were so worried last night, we barely slept a wink. Thank you so much, Yu Yan."

The two men were so sincere that Yu Yan felt embarrassed.

"You're welcome. It's better that the baby is alright."

Xuefei is introverted and doesn't usually speak much.

But because he also has a child, he was very concerned about this matter, and asked while cooking kudzu root peel, "Why did Shuoxing have an upset stomach?"

Xin Yu and Cang Feng couldn't answer, so they both looked at Yu Yan.

Yu Yan explained in simpler terms: "Many things can irritate the stomach and intestines, causing an upset stomach, such as eating bad food, being exposed to cold wind, having a fever, being frightened, etc."

Xin Yu: "We ate the same food, and Cang Feng and I are both fine."

Yu Yan: "The little one's physique isn't as strong as an adult's."

Feng Gui agreed, saying, "Yes, the baby's stomach is more fragile than an adult's, but it will be much better when he/she becomes an adult."

Xin Yu and Cang Feng nodded earnestly.

Yu Yan added, "Actually, it's not just the little ones; everyone should pay more attention to their diet. Boil water before drinking it and cook food thoroughly before eating it to greatly reduce the possibility of getting an upset stomach."

Conditions in the beast world are not like those in modern times; vaccines and medicines are scarce. So, whenever he has the chance, he shares some "basic medical knowledge" with everyone.

With the example of Shuoxing preceding them, people accepted it quickly.

The sub-beastman Yin Qing asked, "I really have an upset stomach. Can I just boil some three-leaf flowers in water and drink it?"

Yu Yan: "Trifoliate oranges can't cure all types of diarrhea. If it doesn't work, you can come and see me, and I'll look for other solutions."

Upon hearing this, everyone looked at Yu Yan in surprise.

"You know so much."

"It was so worth coming today, I've learned something new from you again."

"Yes, who would have thought that the common clover could be so useful?"

Several people made an agreement on the spot that after finishing their work that day, they would pick some clover flowers, dry them, and keep them for later use.

Shuoxing didn't need any help, and Xinyu and Cangfeng were very grateful to Yu Yan, so they stayed to help.

Under the ginkgo tree, several fire pits were burning brightly, and everyone was working enthusiastically.

People chatted and sang, making the work anything but boring.

Yu Yan, who was in charge, went around giving instructions for a few rounds. Then, she glanced at the kudzu leaves that he had hung out to dry that morning and exclaimed in surprise, "Huh?"