It had been drizzling for two days. During those two days, Lu Chuan and Xu Han processed most of the pine cones they had collected, and now only a small portion remained, piled up in the woodshed and storeroom.

Taking advantage of the rainy day, Xu Han also made a lot of dry food for the dogs in preparation for their upcoming outing.

After the weather cleared up, the two went to look for mushrooms again, but perhaps because of the cold weather, there weren't many mushrooms. After wandering around for a while without any results, they returned home and continued to smash pine cones.

The two had already agreed to go to the mountains to find yams tomorrow, but the roads outside were still wet, and their shoes would definitely get wet easily, which would make their feet freeze.

Lu Chuan had rabbit fur boots, but Xu Han didn't! So in the afternoon, Xu Han decided to make herself a pair of rabbit fur boots.

However, Xu Han didn't know how to make it, so she took Lu Chuan's rabbit skin boots and started to study them. Fortunately, Xu Han was used to doing handicrafts, and she figured it out after studying it for a while.

First, cut the kneaded rabbit skin into the size and shape of the shoes. Then, sew the cut rabbit skins together and attach the thick soles that were made together. Finally, use a mold to shape the shoes and tap them slightly with a hammer to set the shape. After that, they are ready to wear.

Xu Han used a mold to stretch the shoes overnight, and they will be fully set by tomorrow, at which point they can be worn directly.

Xu Han spent an afternoon making two pairs of rabbit fur boots for herself. She got more and more addicted to it and plans to make two more short pairs when she has time.

Alternatively, using tumbled sheepskin to make sheepskin boots would be quite nice, and it would be even better if they could be dyed.

However, Xu Han doesn't know how to dye clothes, so she can only slowly figure it out when she has the chance. She definitely won't be able to wear them for the next few years.

During these years of drought, there was no water, and water had to be used for washing and eating, so it was definitely not possible to do these things.

After finishing, Xu Han took out the food from her spatial storage and the two ate. Then they started packing the things they would need for their trip into the mountains the next day.

This trip will probably take several days, so I've prepared all the necessary tools and items to avoid any delays.

The next day, just as dawn was breaking, the two gathered their livestock and set off into the deep mountains to greet the sunrise.

Today's main goal is to dig yams in the mountains a little further away. We can dig yams in the mountains near our home whenever we have time, but it's inconvenient to travel back and forth to the more distant ones.

Around 11 a.m., the two began looking for a target.

Wild yams are very nutritious and taste better than cultivated yams; they are more sandy, glutinous, and sweet.

Yams are especially easy to find in winter. The leaves have all fallen, so just look up and you'll find yams wherever there are yam bells and climbing vines. Follow the vines down, and you'll soon find where the yams are growing.

The thicker the yam vine, the larger the yam underground. Because no one digs up the yams deep in the mountains, the yams that are found are all very large.

Lu Chuan had never dug up yams before. When his parents were alive, they would dig up a little to eat, but it was very little.

Therefore, there are many wild yams in the mountains, which are very easy to find. Not long after the two arrived, Xu Han found a yam vine. Following the vine down, she found that it was indeed quite thick.

Then they took out their tools and started digging for yams. Lu Chuan stayed behind to dig, while Xu Han continued to search. Once she found some, she also started digging.

Wild yams grow in all sorts of strange shapes. Some grow in different directions because there are stones underground, or they grow horizontally because the stones block the way.

In no time, Lu Chuan, who was strong, dug out a yam that was as thick as Xu Han's arm!

It was very long, but it broke in half. They took out the broken part and continued digging the rest.

Comparatively speaking, Xu Han was much slower, and it took her a long time to even see a yam.

But we can't just wait for Lu Chuan to dig it himself! Even though the digging is a bit slow, it's still possible to dig.

After Lu Chuan finished digging up the first yam, he covered the hole he had dug up to prevent anyone from accidentally stepping on it. Although the chances were small, he thought, "What if?"

Besides, since family members often walk around in the mountains, and so many holes have been dug, who can remember the location of each one? It's better to bury them to prevent other small animals from falling in.

After all, the yams were old and grew very thick, so the pits dug were quite deep.

After Lu Chuan finished filling the pit, he went to Xu Han's place to take over her work, while Xu Han continued to search for the next yam.

After finding it, we marked it. Seeing that it was getting late, we stopped digging and went to Luchuan to have lunch together.

Black Spot followed Xu Han the whole time, and Rice Ball, who loves to eat, also stayed close to Xu Han. The other dogs ran around on their own, while only the steady Peanut stayed by Lu Chuan's side.

Although she had a dog with her, Xu Han didn't dare to stray too far from Lu Chuan. After all, they were deep in the mountains, and she kept a distance where she could be heard if she called out, just in case they encountered any danger.

As for the other dogs, they started running around wildly as soon as they entered the deep mountains, catching pheasants and chasing rabbits. They managed to catch a few prey in the morning.

They really have a clear division of labor! Some do the work, and some earn money to buy food.

Once they catch their prey, they will present it to Xu Han, who will then reward them with something—sometimes a biscuit, sometimes a bone, and sometimes a potato.

No matter what it is, the dogs will happily accept it. Of course, Xu Han will also reward the dogs that act as security guards. The tasks are different, but they are never idle.

When Xu Han found Lu Chuan, he had already dug halfway through. "Stop digging for now, have some water and rest for a while! Let's eat lunch first," Xu Han said.

She took out hot water from her spatial storage, washed her hands, and then poured a glass of warm water for Lu Chuan.

They then took out more white rice and stir-fried dishes from their spatial storage, and the two sat down on the ground to eat.

"These rabbit fur boots are so warm. My feet were sweating from walking so much in the mountains," Xu Han said.

"It's quite warm; I felt hot wearing all that," Lu Chuan added.

After finishing their lunch and resting for a while, the two started digging for yams again.

They picked the largest vines to dig up, and the yams they dug up were all quite big. Lu Chuan even dug up one that was oddly shaped! Because there were stones underneath it, it had grown into a huge clump.

Although it doesn't look good, it saved a lot of effort in digging holes.

After digging up five or six, it gradually got dark, and Lu Chuan took Xu Han to the nearest cave to rest.