Chapter 237 Primitive Beast World Cubs 12

Shen Ci looked into the cave; there was a fire, so there was no need to fear the darkness and cold.

There was dry grass, which could be used as a bed, but it wasn't too uncomfortable or damp. Several racks were made of branches next to the fire, with pieces of meat hanging on them, smoking.

There were still plenty of mushrooms and fruits left at the entrance, all stored up properly.

These are all reserve grains. Anything that can't be eaten is cut into pieces, strung together, dried, and hung up in a large pile.

There was also a small pile of sweet potatoes in the corner and a handful of peas. It's safe to say that there's no shortage of food here. Resources are very abundant. You could gain several pounds just by surviving on this deserted island.

Inside the house, there were bamboo tubes, bowls and chopsticks, small baskets, and firewood. The cave was no longer empty; there were things to see everywhere.

They've accumulated so many belongings, big and small, that this cave is starting to feel more and more like home.

Shen Ci stuffed the last bite of apple into her mouth, patted her belly contentedly, feeling full and at ease.

It wasn't completely dark outside the cave yet, and it was too early to go to sleep. Even without her phone, she couldn't fall asleep; she had just eaten, and sleeping at this time wouldn't be good for her health.

She noticed a pile of rabbit and deer skins that had been skinned that day in the corner, furry and still smelling of blood, just casually piled up like that.

Sigh, there's always work to be done every day.

We can't just leave them like this forever. If the weather gets colder, we can clean these furs and put them to good use in the winter. These are all treasures; they would sell for thousands of dollars in modern times. They're all genuine leather.

Shen Ci picked up the largest deerskin and spread it out on a large rock in the ventilation area at the cave entrance.

Since she didn't have a scraper, she found a thin, sharp stone and rummaged through the fire to find a few pieces of burnt charcoal.

First, carefully scrape off the remaining bits of meat and fat from the skin with a stone slab. This requires patience; too much force can easily tear the skin. These bits of meat and fat are the key to rotting and must be cleaned thoroughly.

After scraping it almost completely, crush the charcoal and spread it evenly on the inside of the leather, applying a layer of it.

That is, it is applied to the dermis of the deer.

Shen Ci had seen a video on short video about how to process leather. Charcoal ash can absorb oil and moisture, prevent the leather from rotting, and can also tan the leather to a certain extent, making it softer.

After doing all this, she took the processed deerskin outside the cave, found two small trees close together, stretched the hide out to keep it taut and prevented it from wrinkling, and the bloody smell was also much less after processing.

Then tie the four corners tightly with vines and let it air dry naturally, so that every part can be exposed to the wind.

The evening breeze is cool and refreshing; it will help dissipate the smell if it blows like this all night.

Deer hide is the largest piece of fur, and it makes things much easier after processing it. Although this method results in a rougher finish, it's the only way to process it nowadays.

There's no way around it; it's a productivity limitation.

Next, we process a few smaller rabbit skins. Rabbit skins can be used to make shoes, vests, and other smaller items in winter, and they are just as effective at keeping warm.

Rabbits have thin skin, so they need to be handled with extra care.

She scraped the inside of the skin clean using the same method, then took the wood ash she had prepared beforehand and carefully rubbed it in.

Wood ash is finer than charcoal and is better at removing oil and preventing moths. Rabbit skin and deer skin are different and require different processing methods.

After finishing his work, Shen Ci had a thin layer of sweat on his forehead.

But looking at the several pieces of leather that had been basically processed, she felt much more at ease. She was really capable, practically omnipotent! Even primitive society couldn't stop her progress!

There were several small holes on the hide, punctured by the stone knife, as well as places where the wolf cubs had scratched it, but Shen Ci didn't care at all.

"Something is better than nothing, and it can still be used after some mending."

New for three years, old for three years, and then patched up for another three years.

She muttered a few words to herself and then took the leather outside to hang it up to dry.

After cleaning the fur, she looked at the few deer tendons that had been removed.

Deer are truly a treasure trove! Deer meat is edible and highly nutritious! Deer blood can be drunk or used to make medicinal wine, which is also highly nutritious! Deer antlers can be used to make medicinal wine and are also highly nutritious! Every part of the deer is a highly nutritious ingredient!

Deer tendon is a valuable ingredient. She remembered hearing in a video that the best bowstrings were made of deer tendon, which was stronger, better, and more expensive than horse tendon.

Now she has deer tendons readily available; all she needs is a bow.

But here there are bamboo groves and bamboo, and all the things needed to make a simple bow are there. The more I think about it, the more excited I get.

Shen Ci picked out the longest and toughest deer tendon, placed it on a flat rock, found a pebble, and began to pound it repeatedly.

This process is tedious, as it involves breaking down the muscle fibers to make them more flexible and easier to twist into a strong rope.

After pounding for a while and getting tired, I would repeatedly rub and stretch the tendons with my hands, feeling them become stronger and stronger.

Inside the cave, the little wolf cub Cangye had already finished eating the rest of the meat and was squatting beside him, watching Shen Ci busy himself with his round eyes.

Seeing that he was idle, Shen Ci picked up a bamboo shoot that she had dug up during the day, handed it to him, and pointed to the pile of bamboo shoot husks on the ground.

"Sweetie, help me peel off this shell, like this."

As she spoke, she used her fingernails to pry into the gaps in the bamboo shoot husk, and with a deft tear, a complete piece of bamboo shoot husk came off, revealing the tender yellow bamboo shoot flesh inside.

Cangye imitated her, stretching out her little paw and gently scratching the bamboo shoot shell.

His claws were not as nimble as Shen Ci's fingers; his first attempt only managed to scrape off a tiny bit of debris.

He looked up at Shen Ci, somewhat bewildered.

Shen Ci smiled encouragingly at him, slowed down her movements, and demonstrated again.

He's better at using brute force; he's so strong that he just breaks things.

Cangye lowered his head and focused even more intently on his work, his nose almost touching the bamboo shoots, doing exactly as Shen Ci had instructed.

Peeling bamboo shoots is simple for humans, but even orcs don't know how to peel bamboo shoots. They've never seen such a method before, and it's hard for them to imagine things and practices they've never seen before.

This time, he successfully tore off a small piece of bamboo shoot husk. Although his movements were clumsy, it was a good start. He got it right the first time and gradually became more skilled.

The flickering firelight illuminated two busy figures, one large and one small.

Shen Ci sat on the rock, intently pounding and kneading the deer tendons in his hands, occasionally glancing up at the wolf cubs peeling bamboo shoots beside him.

Cang Ye buried himself in his work, occasionally glancing at Chen Ci with a furtive look when he tore off a large piece of bamboo shoot husk. Seeing that she wasn't paying attention, he quickly lowered his head and continued working.

But the tip of his fluffy tail would unconsciously wag slightly, showing a hint of pride.

In the darkness, this cave felt like home.

The fire crackled and popped, the bamboo shoots peeled off, a sound that was quite soothing, and the stones were pounded rhythmically. The various sounds blended together in an unexpected harmony.