This incident caught everyone off guard, yet also brought them a sense of relief, because no one expected that these indigenous people would retreat so easily.

After Chen Jian came out of the wooden house and learned about this, he breathed a sigh of relief.

"Sigh, I was worried at the time, what would happen to Qiji and Liu Jiaojiao if they really attacked? Now it seems that these natives are not so insane. Since we escaped this time, it is fortunate for us. However, I think we should strengthen the defenses around us. Otherwise, if such things happen again and again, we can't just keep being passive."

I nodded. I had been thinking about this for a while, but this place was so short of food and clothing, and even tools were scarce. It would be really difficult to improve all the safety measures around us.

With these indigenous people gone, we naturally no longer need to linger here.

The weather was getting colder and colder. Standing outside for just a short while was already unbearably cold. We went back to our wooden houses one after another. When we got back, Wang Xiaoxiao was sitting in my wooden house looking at me. Her face was a little pale. I quickly went up to her and grabbed her hand, only to find that her fingers were ice cold.

"Don't be afraid, I will always protect you. Don't worry, no matter what happens, I'll be there for you."

After hearing what I said, Wang Xiaoxiao sighed deeply: "We are in this place now, and we don't know if we will live or die or what our future holds. I really can't help but worry. My pregnancy is progressing further and further, and I may have to give birth in a few months. When the baby is so young, how can he suffer with us?"

Of course I know Wang Xiaoxiao's worries, and I'm worried about the same thing.

But what can we do even if we worry about this situation? We can't leave this place, and we don't even know what the future holds. So we can only take it one step at a time.

After coaxing Wang Xiaoxiao to sleep, I returned to my cubicle and lay in bed, but I couldn't fall asleep for a long time.

My head is throbbing badly, and there's no way to relieve it. I'm really stuck here now.

I have no way to change it, and I have no way to break through it.

I thought about it for who knows how long, and then it started to get light outside. I heard Xu Wei and Xiao Qiang getting up, and soon the campsite became lively.

I washed my face by the waterwheel and then went to the warehouse where we ate.

Wang Ping and Chen Jian had also woken up early, and the two of them were looking at the weapons we had made earlier.

Wang Ping said that although these weapons have already taken shape, their durability is still very poor, and he is trying to find a way to improve them.

Chen Jian also frowned and said he wanted to make some bows and arrows, because that way, even without guns, bows and arrows would still be powerful enough. Only when we become strong will these indigenous people stop attacking us again and again.

I think making bows and arrows is a good idea.

So they immediately started discussing with Wang Ping and the others. If they wanted to make bows and arrows, they would have to refine the iron ore into something more refined.

This way, the bow and arrow can be made sharper, and then you need to practice.

After all, everyone knows the principle of borrowing arrows with straw boats. If we shoot these arrows and fail to cause casualties, then it might be like throwing meat buns to a dog.

If we fatten up all these indigenous people, our situation will only get worse.

We were chatting when Yang Rui suddenly appeared from behind us, nodded when he saw us.

"I found a place on that sheepskin map. There's a big hole in that place. I wonder what's inside. Shall we go take a look?"

After listening to Yang Rui's words, Wang Ping frowned and said, "We still have plenty of food in our camp and don't need to go out to find it. Besides, these natives just launched an attack. Leaving here now is not a wise choice. I don't agree with your idea."

Yang Rui completely ignored Wang Ping and kept looking at me.

I know Yang Rui came here with a purpose, but I don't know why he's getting more and more impatient.

Before I could speak, Yang Rui had already handed me his sheepskin map and pointed to something that looked like a cave.

"This place is that cave. Judging from its location, I think there should be something here."

Chen Jian frowned and looked at the sheepskin map.

"Even if there is something there, can you eat it? If you can't, what's the point of going to see it? Do you think there are cannons or rockets there? If it's a weapon that can be used for self-defense, then it doesn't matter. But if there's nothing there, and it's just some jade mine, what can you take back and use it as food?"

Yang Rui frowned as he looked at Chen Jian, clearly not agreeing with what Chen Jian said.

"You can't say that. Nobody wants to come to this godforsaken place, but we have to use our time to gather more useful information. If we can get out, then we won't have worked here for nothing. But wouldn't it be a shame to come empty-handed and leave empty-handed?"

Wang Ping seemed about to say something more, but I just looked at him and shook my head.

To be honest, I'm very interested in the sheepskin map that Yang Rui has.

Firstly, with this map, we can learn a lot about this deserted island.

Secondly, such caves are indeed very intriguing, but now is clearly not a good time to go.

Moreover, even if they go to the camp, someone must stay behind.

I thought about it for a while, looked at Yang Rui and nodded: "How about this, if these natives don't launch another attack in three days, we'll go and take a look. We can also get some food along the way. Go and plan the route."

Yang Rui probably didn't expect me to agree. After hearing my words, he became extremely excited, nodded happily, and left with the sheepskin map.

Wang Ping was very confused. After Yang Rui had gone far away, he looked at me and said, "Sihai, what are you thinking? This kid is obviously acting strangely. You still want to go out with him? Isn't this a bit reckless?"

I shook my head and said softly, "This place is too strange. If we can't figure out the rules of this place, we should at least know what other dangers there are besides those indigenous people. Only when we know everything can we take precautions. Otherwise, if we keep our hearts on edge like this, when will we be able to relax?"