The couple were both very aware of potential risks, and from the moment they set off, they were thinking about the possible situations they might encounter.

The North was a completely unfamiliar territory to them, and even with memories from their previous life, the two of them knew absolutely nothing about it. They could only rely on their own exploration along the way to slowly overcome various difficulties.

"Brother Cheng, do you think those guys will stay?" Wu Tiancheng asked, squeezing in with his rice bowl.

Sicheng, "There should still be some people who choose to stay, but the number should not be large."

Si Cheng's hearing was so good that he had already overheard some of their conversation. If he had the choice, he would not have stayed at all.

Wu Tiancheng said, "Didn't we just waste most of our day here? If we encounter a similar situation again, won't that just waste more time?"

Wu Tianxiang tapped his cousin on the shoulder, "Have you forgotten everything we did on the way here? If we go any further, we'll reach those arid areas. Who's going to stay there anymore?"

Wu Tiancheng made a face at his older cousin, "You really forgot about that? Does that mean the further we go, the harder it will be to run into anyone?"

Wu Tianxiang looked at his bowl, pointed to his big chicken leg, and said, "So you should cherish what you have now and not be picky about what you eat. If you go any further, you might not even be able to eat meat."

Wu Tiancheng: "It can't be that bad, can it? There are so many bushes now, you can easily find pheasants by shooting them. The area ahead shouldn't be too bad either?"

“Why not? We all know our hometown is experiencing drought, so we have to come here. These animals are just as agile as we are, otherwise they wouldn’t all be crowding here, causing an overpopulation of all kinds of animals,” Wu Tianxiang said irritably.

Wu Tiancheng was now anxious. Although it disliked eating chicken all the time, it was still a carnivore. If it really ran out of food, it definitely wouldn't be able to adapt. "Then let's eat less of it and dry it to eat slowly later."

Yunqi was amused by him. This was Wu Tiancheng's first time going out with him. He didn't expect that Wu Ge, such a shrewd person, would have such a silly and cute younger brother. "You don't mind now? Forgot about the traps we set before? Remember to check on them diligently in the middle of the night, as they will affect your future meals."

"Why go check in the middle of the night?" As soon as Wu Tiancheng asked this question, he stared intently at everyone, as if he had asked another silly question.

Wu Qingshan grabbed his mentally challenged son and said, "If we catch anything, we need to clean up the prey, otherwise they won't be waiting for us the next day."

"But aren't some of them going to stay here?"

"This won't affect us at all. Besides, we'll definitely have to give an answer soon, whether they stay or leave. If they stay, they'll leave the group tonight, and we'll continue our journey as usual tomorrow." As the father of his silly son, Wu Qingshan could only patiently explain to him.

Sure enough, not long after they finished eating, Captain Xiao brought news that more than a dozen families had decided to stay and were now taking stock of their belongings in preparation for going to the city.

Sicheng, "Let them choose places with large populations to settle down, and before planting grain, they should build their own homes properly."

As Captain Xiao prepared to deal with the matter, Si Cheng couldn't help but offer some advice.

Captain Xiao turned to look at him. "Is there something wrong with this?"

Si Cheng said, "It depends on how they manage to live their lives. Even though we've cleared out some areas, there are still many lone wild animals. Their terrain is similar to ours; do you think it will be peaceful there?"

Captain Xiao frowned and said, "Then what should we do? Should we tell them not to stop here and to keep going forward?"

Si Cheng said, "There's no need to be so paranoid. In this world, no place is necessarily safe and secure. They can only rely on their own efforts."

Captain Xiao muttered, "Then why bother coming out? It's fine to stay in the base; at least it's much safer than other places."

Although Si Cheng heard this, he didn't respond and turned to attend to his own business.

Everyone has their own thoughts, and no one can decide someone else's future life for them. Besides, what you say is not what others want, so why say it and annoy them?

Yun Qi was sitting with Yun Liping and a few other women who had traveled together, eating wild fruits they had picked along the way and chatting.

“These wild fruits have become substitutes for our fruits now, but they taste just as good as those fruits. The more you eat, the more you want to eat.” Yun Liping stuffed one wild berries into her mouth after another.

"It's much more comfortable outside than staying in the village. I don't have to listen to my family's nagging anymore." Liu Yuqing had no idea that her family had secretly arranged for her to come out with them this time.

When Yun Qi and Yun Liping heard her say that, they strangely suppressed their laughter and exchanged a knowing glance.

“Even if your family doesn’t nag you, you still find excuses to come out. I think your feet are tired from running around like this. Our village can hardly contain you anymore,” Yunqi teased her.

Liu Yuqing readily admitted, "That's indeed the case. Otherwise, all my previous efforts would have been in vain. Besides, we're both equally capable, so neither of us should laugh at the other."

Yunqi said, "At least Liping and I are husband and wife. You're a single girl, so you should solve your single status first before comparing yourself to us."

Yun Liping said, "That's right. We're all in pairs here. It wouldn't be fair to leave you all alone. Is there anyone in this group you like? If so, tell me and I'll try to set you up."

Liu Yuqing rolled her eyes at her, "You know what my mother-in-law is thinking. They're counting on me to find a son-in-law like you all. Even if the children don't take our surname, at least he can help out the family. Look at all the young men in our village, which one would agree to this condition? They'd all be snatched up by you guys already. I'd better stay single!"

Yunqi slowly leaned close to her ear and whispered, "What if someone really is willing? Would you like to consider it?"

Liu Yuqing looked at her suspiciously, "Are there really people like that?"

Yun Liping also chimed in, "Maybe there really is. Why don't you tell me if you want to consider it?"

Seeing these two keeping her in suspense, Liu Yuqing had a bad feeling. "Are you two in cahoots to push me out?"

Yun Liping patted her on the back, "Don't put it so harshly. What do you mean by 'colluding in evil'? We're doing this for your own good, to help you find a good husband. So you won't be chased around by your elders trying to set you up every day."