It was already afternoon when I returned to the familiar wooden cabin. Sunlight streamed through the windows, making the interior of the cabin warm and bright.

Lin Feng carefully cleaned the collected "wild spice" rhizomes.

He cut off a small piece and licked it with the tip of his tongue. A strong, spicy sensation instantly exploded in his mouth, followed by a strange warm current flowing into his stomach, even causing beads of sweat to appear on his forehead.

"Wow! That's powerful!" Lin Feng's eyes lit up.

The effects of this "wild spice" were even more potent than he had imagined.

He immediately decided to use it to try cooking new dishes for dinner.

Next, he began to process the pods of the "tough vine".

He carefully removed the white fibers from the pod and found that these fibers were not only strong but also very light and soft.

He tried rubbing a few strands of fiber in his palm, and they quickly tangled together to form a thin thread.

"There's a chance!"

Lin Feng became excited. Although there was still a long way to go before spinning and weaving, this at least proved the feasibility of this fiber.

He spread the collected fibers out on a wooden board to dry, intending to try making a stronger rope once they were drier.

As evening fell, Lin Feng lit a fire. He cut a piece of fresh venison into small pieces, then took a small piece of "wild spice" root and carefully pounded it into powder with a stone pestle.

He sprinkled the bits of "wild spices" evenly on the meat, then skewered them with sharpened wooden sticks and roasted them over a fire.

As the temperature rises, the fat in the meat sizzles and drips into the flames, igniting a small cluster of fire.

At the same time, a rich aroma, a blend of meaty fragrance and the unique spiciness of "wild spices," filled the air, making Lin Feng's mouth water.

This aroma is completely different from that of simple grilled meat; it is more layered and more stimulating to the taste buds.

After it was baked, Lin Feng couldn't wait to take a bite.

The meat was still tender, but the taste had undergone a complete transformation.

The spiciness did not mask the meat's natural aroma; instead, it elevated it to a new level.

As you chew, the spicy, savory, and caramelized flavors intertwine and collide in your mouth, bringing an unprecedented sense of satisfaction.

After a few bites of meat, Lin Feng felt warm all over and full of energy.

"marvelous!"

Lin Feng exclaimed in genuine admiration. The discovery of this "wild spice" completely transformed his cooking experience.

He even wondered if drying the wild spice and grinding it into powder would allow it to be preserved for longer and be more convenient to use.

After enjoying a delicious dinner, Lin Feng did not rest immediately.

By the light of the oil lamp, he began to try to process the fibers of the "tough vine".

He selected some relatively dry fibers and, following the method of twisting rope from memory, joined, twisted, and wrapped them strand by strand.

This is a job that requires patience and skill.

At first, the ropes he twisted were uneven in thickness and easily came undone. But he did not get discouraged and tried again and again, figuring out the right amount of force and technique.

Gradually, the ropes he twisted became more and more presentable, not only stronger but also smoother.

Under the lamplight, Lin Feng was focused on his work. His fingers were slightly red from repeated rubbing, but he didn't care.

When he finally twisted out the first "tough vine" rope, about a meter long and as thick as a little finger, a relieved smile appeared on his face.

He tugged hard on both ends of the rope, which made a creaking sound as it tightened, but showed no sign of breaking.

"Great! It's much stronger than the rope I made from ordinary tree bark fibers before!" Lin Feng weighed the rope in his hand with satisfaction.

With this rope, he could make more sensitive and sturdier lasso traps, increasing his hunting success rate. It could also be used to tie firewood or as an aid when climbing.

Lin Feng slept soundly that night.

The new discoveries not only brought tangible improvements to his life, but more importantly, they brought new hope and possibilities.

He seemed to see that in the not-too-distant future, he would be able to wear clothes woven from the fibers of "tough vine" and cook more delicious food with "wild spices".

He could even tame certain special animals or cultivate a small plot of land of his own.

In the following days, Lin Feng's life became even more fulfilling and busy.

He spent a lot of time collecting "wild spice" and "tough vine" on that sunny, gentle slope.

In addition to using "wild spice" in his daily cooking, he also tried slicing some of the rhizomes and drying them. He found that the dried "wild spice" slices were easier to preserve and the spiciness was more concentrated.

He also tried drying the leaves of the wild spice plant and found that although the leaves were not as spicy as the roots, they had a unique fragrance and could be used to make tea or as another seasoning.

He devoted even more effort to the fibers of the "tendon vine".

He made more ropes, some thick and some thin, for different uses.

He also had a bold idea—to try making a simple fishing net.

There was a stream near his cabin, and although he could fish with a harpoon, it was not very efficient and he could only operate in shallow water.

If he had a fishing net, he could catch fish in deeper waters and have a more abundant food source.

Making fishing nets is a delicate task.

He needs to twist the fibers of the "tough vine" into fine yet strong threads, and then weave them into a net according to certain rules.

He had no ready-made tools, so he could only rely on his hands and a sharpened bone needle. He recalled the structure of fishing nets he had seen in books before, and painstakingly figured it out little by little, tying knots one by one and connecting them into meshes.

This process is tedious and lengthy.

Countless nights, Lin Feng would sit under the oil lamp, head bowed, patiently weaving his first fishing net.

The fine thread left deep marks on my fingers, and my eyes felt sore from prolonged concentration.

But he enjoyed it. Every time he saw the fishing net extend a little further, his sense of accomplishment increased.

During that time, he went to the area where the "phantom" appeared several more times, hoping to encounter the strange blue-purple little beast again.

His motivation wasn't so much to hunt it, but rather curiosity and a desire to explore unknown creatures.

He even tried placing some fresh wild spice roots as bait in the spot where "Phantom" had last eaten "Wild Spices".

On two occasions, he discovered that the "wild spice" he had placed was missing, with fine claw marks left around it that matched the footprints of the "phantom".

But he never saw the "Phantom" again.

This little beast possesses extremely high vigilance and intelligence, and always manages to slip away quietly before he arrives.

"What a cunning little fellow."

Lin Feng couldn't help but smile.

This feeling of outsmarting and outmaneuvering added a touch of fun to his peaceful wilderness life.

In addition to these two main discoveries, Lin Feng also kept an eye out for other plants and animals that might be useful to him during his daily gathering and hunting.

He discovered a type of tree with exceptionally thick, coarse bark that produces a thick smoke with a distinctive aroma when burned.

He speculated that the thick smoke might be used to smoke meat, extend its shelf life, and give it a unique flavor.

He cut down some branches of the tree and began experimenting with making a simple smoker rack.

He also noticed that a type of moss with thick, bright green leaves was growing under some damp rock walls.

When he accidentally cut his arm, he grabbed a handful of this moss and pressed it onto the wound. To his surprise, it had a good hemostatic effect, and the wound healed faster than usual without any signs of inflammation.

This made him realize that the moss might contain some kind of natural antibacterial or healing-promoting component.

He collected some, carefully dried them, and prepared them for future use.

In this way, relying on his hard work, keen observation, and a spirit of continuous exploration, Lin Feng's quality of life steadily improved little by little.

His food became more diverse, his tools more sophisticated, and his understanding of the world more profound.

Lin Feng's obsession with the "Resilient Vine" fishing net stemmed from his longing for the plump fish swimming in the stream.

The stream is crystal clear, and the fish are clearly visible. They sometimes lurk under the rocks, and sometimes swim upstream, showing their vigorous vitality.

If I could catch one, that would be absolutely wonderful.