Fu Changxiong shook his head dismissively…

"It's alright, this weight is nothing, it's just that the vine is a bit tight..."

Besides, I eat a lot, so I should do more work. Anyway, let's get started…”

Seeing his reaction, Ye Feng said nothing more, and the two continued working...

First, remove the excess branches from the trunk, then cut them into uniform lengths of about 30 centimeters, and sharpen one end into a spike…

It's like sharpening a pencil when you're a kid... This process isn't boring at all; in fact, it's quite stress-relieving...

More than an hour later, all 125 spikes were completed.

This type of cedar tree has a lot of moisture, but it becomes even harder once it is dried.

Therefore, Ye Feng instructed Fu Changxiong to bake each item, while he himself was tasked with crafting a simple digging tool: a shovel…

To be more precise, it was a wooden shovel…

He thought about it carefully; wild boars have thick, tough skin, and he wanted those sharp spikes to pierce their skin and get into their internal organs…

The pit must be deep, at least 1.5 meters or more.

Otherwise, the force of the fall would be insufficient, and it would not only fail to kill the wild boar but would also allow it to climb out of the pit.

In that case, all that effort would be wasted…

Ye Feng circled around for a while before finally choosing to cut down a large tree, about the size of a bowl. It took him a lot of effort…

They also cut off the thickest section of the tree trunk, which was about 50 centimeters long.

Next, it's time to test your skills...

Ye Feng stood the log upright, measured its area with a tape measure, and then used a short knife to carve lines vertically... He divided the entire log into four parts.

He started chiseling downwards from the left quarter of the way, and then moved on to the right side...

Before long, only two-quarters of the log remained, and it transformed into a flat, yet sturdy, wooden plank…

Next, all you need to do is carve out the handle of the wooden shovel, and then carve the angular pieces of wood at the bottom into a streamlined shape.

This makes it easier to insert the tool during the process, and also makes digging much simpler...

Ye Feng diligently followed the blueprints in his mind to carry out the construction.

Two hours later, a somewhat ugly wooden shovel was finished...

It looked exactly like a large ping-pong paddle, and a square one at that…

"Wow, what's this?"

Fu Changxiong asked curiously…

Ye Feng handed him the wooden shovel…

"How can you dig a hole without a shovel? Come on, give it a try..."

Fu Changxiong took it and started digging in the ground. The process of inserting it into the soil went very smoothly, just like with a shovel...

But when he tried to pry the soil out, he found it quite difficult.

He was about to increase his strength when Ye Feng quickly stepped forward to stop him…

"You can't dig like that. This thing isn't a shovel; it's not that sturdy."

Prying too hard will break the wooden handle. Your method is wrong, it should be done like this…”

Having said that, he began to demonstrate…

He simply inserted the wooden shovel into the soil at a 45-degree angle, and with a little force, easily scooped up a small pile of soil.

"See? You can't stick it straight into the ground; you have to stick it at an angle."

Although it's a bit slower, the pressure on the wooden handle is much less when prying it, making it less likely to break.

"Oh~"

Fu Changxiong slapped his forehead and gave an awkward smile…

"Sorry, I'm used to using a shovel..."

Ye Feng casually waved his hand...

"This has nothing to do with knowledge, it's just common sense. Are you ready on your end?"

Fu Changxiong nodded…

"It's been ready for a while now. The wedge was already sharpened to a very fine point, and now that it's dried, it's even sharper and harder. I've also finished the spear..."

"good!"

Ye Feng revealed an excited smile. Most of the preparations were complete. Now, he could finally change things up...

After carefully inspecting all their tools, the two men, each carrying a long spear, headed towards the top of the hill...

This spear is also made of cedar wood, about two meters long, with one end sharpened into a spike. It can be used for self-defense or as a walking stick.

The top of the hill was about 150 meters from their camp, and the two of them reached the top in no time.

The scenery here isn't much different from that deep in the rainforest: overgrown weeds, uneven ground, and various green plants growing taller than a person...

The only difference is that there are especially many palm trees and nut trees here…

Ye Feng finally understood why wild boars roamed here: nuts and root vegetables were their favorite food.

Guided by Fu Changxiong, Ye Feng quickly arrived at the spot where he had cut down trees the day before…

The vegetation here is slightly sparse, but the terrain is the highest point on the entire mountaintop.

"That beast charged from that direction yesterday..."

Ye Feng looked in the direction Fu Changxiong was pointing and saw a sunken valley about fifty meters away from them.

"Let's go check it out, but let's keep it quiet..."

The two of them moved forward stealthily, crouching as if they were thieves, afraid of making the slightest sound.

If a group of wild boars lived here, then the two of them would undoubtedly be in a very dangerous situation.

Their camp was right next to a water source; if a pack of wild boars had attacked their shelter last night, the consequences would have been unimaginable…

Therefore, Ye Feng needed to figure out the enemy's numbers; you have to know your enemy and yourself...

After walking for a few minutes, Ye Feng suddenly noticed that the vegetation not far ahead had parted and fallen to both sides...

It contrasted sharply with the other messy plants around it, as if it had been weighed down by something.

This is quite rare in the wild, after all, plant growth is unpredictable...

When the two got closer, they discovered that there was a path among the parted plants…

In the middle of this muddy path were many footprints of varying sizes, with some leftover plant scraps and black feces scattered around them...

Ye Feng immediately recognized the footprints as those of wild boars, and there were quite a few of them...

"Da Xiong, it seems there are more wild boars here than just those from yesterday. I really have to thank you..."

Fu Changxiong looked completely bewildered…

"Thank me?"

"Of course I thank you. If you hadn't been chased by the wild boar, I wouldn't have realized there were so many dangerous animals around our camp..."

Fu Changxiong was speechless for a moment…

"We can't even handle two wild boars, let alone this whole group... will we be able to catch them all with our traps?"

Ye Feng paused for a moment, then shook his head with a serious expression…

"I don't know, but this treasure land has mountains, water, and food, and now so many nut trees have been discovered."

I'm not going to make room for these beasts. Let's split up and go about our original plan.

I just told you about those places, you haven't forgotten, have you?

Fu Changxiong shook his head…

"I haven't forgotten, but if you go alone and encounter danger, I won't be able to save you in time..."

Ye Feng gave him a reassuring smile…

"If I'm really in danger, you'll just die with me if you come. Stop arguing, time waits for no one, let's get moving."