Back at the shelter, Lu Fan carefully carried the little monkey to the fire and found a comfortable and safe spot for it to sit down.

The little monkey seemed to still be recovering from the terrifying experience.

It sat there obediently, its eyes fixed on the flickering flames, occasionally shivering.

The Monkey King's behavior was much more interesting. He was both afraid of and curious about fire, like a curious child and a coward at the same time.

It had witnessed the terrifying scene of wildfires destroying everything with overwhelming force.

Wherever the raging fire went, the trees crackled and popped, and the animals fled in all directions. That scene is still etched in its mind, and it trembles with fear whenever it thinks of it.

But it also knew that fire could make food more delicious, and every time it saw Lu Fan and An Lan roasting fragrant food over a fire, it would get incredibly hungry.

At this moment, it stood far away, craning its neck, its eyes fixed on the fire.

It would occasionally gravitate forward a little, then quickly retreat, looking just like a little thief testing the waters, which was quite amusing.

"Hey Monkey King, stop worrying about it. As long as you don't provoke it, the fire won't hurt you."

Lu Fan smiled and spoke to the Monkey King, as if the Monkey King could understand him.

As the flames heated it, the monkey's fur gradually became fluffy and dry, turning from wet to golden and shiny, like it was covered in a layer of golden silk.

The little monkey gradually regained its energy, jumping and hopping around the fire, and occasionally poking at the small branches on the ground with its paws, as if playing a game with the flames.

After the little monkey was completely dry, Lu Fan remembered something important.

He stood up and walked towards An Lan, who was organizing supplies, his face filled with barely suppressed excitement.

"Anlan, I have a big surprise for you!" Lu Fan's voice was full of joy, like an explorer who had discovered a new continent.

An Lan turned her head and looked at him with curiosity: "What surprise? You look so happy."

"I found clay! It's not far from our shelter."

Lu Fan said excitedly, gesturing wildly as he spoke, "Do you know what this means? We can use it to make bricks and build houses!"

An Lan's eyes lit up, and a look of surprise appeared on her face: "Really? That's wonderful! But..."

Her brow furrowed slightly. "Mining and firing are not easy tasks."

"It's alright, there's always a way to overcome difficulties."

Lu Fan said confidently, "I've thought it all out. Let's get some first. This clay is so sticky, the bricks made from it will definitely be very strong."

"But isn't mining clay very dangerous?"

An Lan was still a little worried, after all, in the wilderness, any small thing could cause big trouble.

"Don't worry, I know what I'm doing."

Lu Fan patted his chest, "We just need to be careful. Besides, with brick houses, we won't be afraid of big guys like brown bears coming. Bamboo shelters will collapse if we encounter something strong, but brick houses are much sturdier."

"Okay, let's make a plan first."

An Lan said with a smile, "Let's first think about what tools we need to prepare, how to mine, and how to fire them."

So, Lu Fan and An Lan sat down by the fire and began to have a serious discussion.

As they discussed, they sketched on the ground, planning what their future house would look like.

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"Oh, so that thing is clay. No wonder Master Lu Fan was so happy."

"If we have clay, can we build a big villa?"

"Can't we use regular soil? When I was a kid, I used to pee and mix mud to build houses."

Upon seeing this comment, Zhao Hangjun explained: "Clay is mainly composed of clay minerals. These mineral particles are very small and have unique crystal structures. Kaolinite, montmorillonite, illite, etc. are common clay minerals."

Clay possesses excellent adhesion and plasticity. When the right amount of water is added, it can be easily molded into various shapes, and once formed, it maintains its shape stably.

During his discussion with An Lan, Lu Fan would occasionally interact with the Monkey King and the little monkeys, as if they were also important members of this house-building plan.

"We can build the house into two rooms, with the lower floor for living and the other room for storage."

Lu Fan spoke excitedly, his eyes sparkling with anticipation.

“That will require a lot of bricks; the mining and firing process will be quite labor-intensive,” An Lan cautioned.

"It's okay, we'll take it slow."

Lu Fan was full of confidence, "Moreover, we might even be able to get the Monkey King and his friends to help us."

The Monkey King seemed to understand his name, jumping and waving his paws as if to say, "I can definitely help!"

After discussing the house-building plan, it got dark.

Night fell like a giant black silk ribbon, gently yet undeniably covering the entire world.

Inside the shelter, the firelight flickered, illuminating the faces of Lu Fan, An Lan, the Monkey King, and the little monkey.

The roaring flames not only dispelled the chill of the night but also added a touch of warmth to this humble shelter.

"After a busy day, my stomach is rumbling. Today I have to treat everyone to a good meal."

As Lu Fan spoke, he took out a large piece of bear meat from where the food was stored.

This bear meat was a precious ingredient he obtained after defeating the brown bear, and it had been carefully preserved.

Lu Fan skillfully placed the bear meat over the fire. The fat sizzled as it heated up, and the aroma instantly filled the air, filling everyone's nostrils.

The monkey king was curiously observing the flames by the fire when the aroma wafted over, immediately attracting it.

His nose kept twitching, his eyes were fixed on the piece of bear meat sizzling on the flames, and his mouth was practically watering. He looked just like a greedy child.

The little monkey's appetite was also awakened by the tempting aroma, and it hopped and skipped over to Lu Fan's side.

It gently tugged at Lu Fan's trouser leg with its little paws, staring at him longingly, making "squeak" sounds as if to say, "I want to eat too, I want to eat too."

"Don't rush, don't rush, everyone gets a share," Lu Fan said with a smile.

In no time, the bear meat was roasted until it was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with an enticing golden sheen on the surface.

Lu Fan cut the bear meat into small pieces, first handing one piece to An Lan, and then giving the rest to the Monkey King and the little monkeys.

The Monkey King took the piece of meat, not caring about the heat, and stuffed it directly into his mouth, wolfing it down.

As it ate, it made satisfied squeaks and waved its paws as if to express its love for the delicious food.

After finishing one piece, it still wanted more and looked at Lu Fan longingly, its eyes seeming to say, "It's so delicious, I want to eat another piece."