Chapter 88 Shipbuilding and Sailing: Countless Plump Blue Crabs! ...
Cang Feng explained, "Ah, it's not that accidental excrement can be used as fertilizer. In places where there is a lot of decaying grass and wild animal excrement, the soil is quite fertile, right?" He asked Xin Yu.
As a sub-beastman, Xin Yu naturally had a more detailed observation of the environment and said, "Yes."
Cangfeng: "I just think it's weird to store the manure... Why not just transport it directly to the fields?"
Yu Yan smiled and said, "Because fresh manure contains harmful substances, applying it directly will pollute the soil... meaning it will make it dirty and bad. Furthermore, the fertilizer in the manure must be fermented before it can be absorbed by crops."
"I see..." Everyone understood. "Luckily, we have someone as knowledgeable as you here."
Yu Yan waved her hand, thinking to herself that she was only a half-baked farmer, and that she could remember this knowledge probably because she had some kind of "farming gene" in her bones, haha.
It was already late when they discussed the irrigation canal briefly, and then Cangfeng went to entertain the people of Chongchong tribe.
Like the people who had visited their tribe before, Gomon and his group showed great interest in the peninsula tribes and a deep desire to learn.
Cangfeng and his group were very experienced and talked a lot with Gomon and the others.
When we had dinner that evening, everyone sat together and started calling each other brothers.
Cangfeng also discovered that the people of Chongchong tribe respected Lanxiu very much and always stayed close to him.
He quietly asked Yu Yan, "Why do these people like Lan Xiu so much?"
Yu Yan smiled knowingly: "It's probably because Lan Xiu killed more than twenty Humming Beasts in front of them."
Cang Feng chuckled: "I see. Orcs like to hunt those with stronger hunting skills."
As he was leaving, he muttered, "Looks like I should arrange for them to go hunting, to let them see our strength..."
The two humming beasts settled down in the mountain hollow. The next morning, Yu Yan wanted to go and see them.
Ruihua walked in from outside and said, "I gave the two Humming Beasts the same hay as the Sheep Beasts, is that alright?"
Yu Yan: "Great! How are they adapting?"
"It's fine. It's been wandering around in the valley. It was a bit irritable when it first saw me, but after it started eating, it stopped paying attention to me."
"And they're even less picky than sheep, they eat sorghum husks with relish."
Yu Yan burst out laughing. What a pig!
Since everything was normal, Yu Yan wasn't in a hurry to go.
During the day, Yu Yan personally planned a water-fetching route, and Cang Feng marked it on paper with a charcoal pencil. After that, he led the people to repair it, so Yu Yan didn't need to worry about it.
On Gomon's side, the Peninsula Tribe also arranged for Senbo, Wenlie, and others to entertain them.
After finishing the household chores, Yu Yan finally had a free hand to test the anesthetic.
When they learned that he wanted to test the drug himself, his family members all disagreed.
Feng Gui said anxiously, "It worked fine on fish and wild animals before, but what if it works on you?"
Yu Yan remained unwavering: "But anesthetic is a very, very important drug, and I must try it."
Ruihua: "Then try it on me."
Feng Gui didn't want him to take the risk either: "No, you already have old injuries. How about I do it? I'm healthy and suitable to test the medicine!"
Lanxiu said, "Stop arguing, I'll try."
Ruihua: "No, we are the fathers, so it's our turn to try."
Yu Yan was deeply moved. Given the medical conditions in the beast world, conducting drug trials was an extremely dangerous undertaking.
They risked their lives to protect themselves and achieve their goals.
How could I not feel sorry for them?
He sighed and said earnestly, "Father, Uncle, Lanxiu, I understand your feelings. But I am a doctor and know more about herbs, so this is something only I can do."
Feng Gui stood up anxiously: "But—"
Yu Yan interrupted him, "I made this decision after careful consideration. First, I judged that as long as the dosage is controlled, the anesthetic made from purple tube flowers should be harmless to the body."
"Secondly, if I want to use anesthetics to treat and save lives in the future, I must fully understand the drug's effects. Therefore, no one is more suitable than me to be the first to test the drug."
"Once we've confirmed that the drug is non-toxic and harmless, I'll recruit another group of test subjects. You'll be able to help me then. This time, please trust me and support me, okay?"
The three remained silent for a long time before finally compromising.
Lan Xiu said, "I need to know how to save you if it really is poisonous, otherwise I will never agree to you testing the medicine."
Yu Yan: "If you see I'm not feeling well, make me vomit. But I don't think it'll be that bad..."
Lan Xiu said seriously, "Like what you did in the Rainbow Cloud Tribe? Then I understand. I will always stay by your side."
"Okay, please!"
After fasting and abstaining from water for a period of time, Yu Yan began the formal drug trial.
Feng Gui and the others saw Yu Yan cut her arm with a knife before drinking the medicine, and they were all in great pain.
Yu Yan smiled and comforted them, "Don't look so gloomy. It's just a shallow wound; it will heal in a few days."
Feng Gui, her eyes red, asked, "Does it have to be this way?"
Yu Yan suppressed her smile: "Absolutely."
He tilted his head back and drank the medicine in the bowl in one gulp.
Before closing his eyes, he looked at Lanxiu and said, "I'm leaving the recording to you."
Lanxiu was very smart; Yu Yan only taught him twice, and he learned to write Arabic numerals.
He didn't ask Yu Yan where she learned it, and Yu Yan didn't explain either.
The two tacitly kept this secret.
At this moment, Lan Xiu's fingers, gripping the notebook tightly, turned white from the force.
He nodded painfully and said, "I'll wait for you to wake up."
Yu Yan smiled and fell into a deep sleep.
The drug trial was a success. After being anesthetized, Yu Yan felt no pain, no sensation whatsoever, and didn't even have a dream.
When he woke up, he felt completely refreshed.
After observing for a while, no lasting effects were found.
With its excellent anesthetic effect, long duration, and lack of toxicity and side effects, Yu Yan sincerely wanted to exclaim, "Thank you, Beast God!"
His family was overjoyed to see that he had survived the drug trial safely.
Lan Xiu said firmly, "This time it's confirmed to be non-toxic. Tell me how to test it next, and I'll do it."
Yu Yan felt a huge weight lifted off her shoulders and rubbed her hands together excitedly: "Okay!"
Lan Xiu also secretly breathed a sigh of relief, thankfully he didn't refuse him.
In addition to her family, Yu Yan also recruited a group of volunteers from the peninsula and several nearby tribes to test the drug.
Upon learning that Yu Yan had already tried it herself, they rushed over that very day.
"Yu Yan, how could you do something as dangerous as drug testing yourself!"
"Yes, what if something really happens?"
"I should be the one to try. I'm old, but I'm not afraid of dying!"
"I'm strong, let me try!"
Yu Yan raised her hand, and the crowd quickly quieted down.
He said, "Don't worry, this medicine is non-toxic and harmless. I had people test the medicine so that I could control the dosage more accurately and treat patients better in the future."
Everyone was moved and impressed, looking at him and saying, "Of course we believe you! If the medicine is made, it will benefit all of us. Tell us, which one do you want to choose?"
Yu Yan provided the selection criteria, and soon enough people were recruited from several tribes.
Those who were not selected sighed and said, "Can't you really include me? I think I could have done it too."
Yu Yan smiled helplessly. They were even scrambling to participate in drug trials; they were just too simple and honest.
This large-scale drug trial also proceeded very smoothly.
Yu Yan determined the appropriate dosage of anesthetic for different weights, ages, and injuries.
He even figured out how to use the medicine in the beastman's beast form and human form respectively, and finally felt at ease.
Everyone was overjoyed to learn that the anesthetic had been successfully prepared.
When Gomon and his group left the peninsula tribe, they kept congratulating Yu Yan, saying, "Our tribe's orcs are prone to injury while hunting. With the anesthetic, they will receive better treatment in the future! We must hurry back and tell the people in the tribe this wonderful news!"
Bathed in the warm morning light, Yu Yan smiled and said, "Not only your tribe, but you all help me spread the message to even more distant places."
This made them admire Yu Yan even more.
They solemnly agreed: "Okay."
For Yu Yan, seeing off the people of Chongchong tribe was just a minor incident.
He took a look around the new village site. Everyone's new houses had passed the maintenance period and renovations had begun.
The cement road was fully operational, the toilets and septic tanks were repaired, and water was brought down to the house, so the family now has running water.
Seeing the tribe transformed, Yu Yan felt as sweet as if she had been given honey.
Having resolved the major issue of anesthesia, Yu Yan confidently summoned the tribe members and announced, "I'm going to build a ship!"
The group looked at each other, puzzled, and asked, "What's a boat?"
Yu Yan took out a simple design drawing: "It's a tool that can navigate in water, and it looks something like this."
He handed out the design drawings, which people passed around with great curiosity.
"At this time of year, the fish and crabs in the sea are very plump, making it the perfect time to go out to sea and fish."
After hearing Yu Yan's words, everyone became quite interested in the boat.
“We’ve flown over the sea before, but we couldn’t stay there for long. With a boat, we can stay at sea for a while longer, right?”
"The seafood caught can be placed on the boat first, so there's no need to fly it to the shore repeatedly."
"Yu Yan, I remember you wove a really big fishing net before, the kind you used on the boat, right?"
Yu Yan smiled and nodded: "That's right. We already have the fishing nets. Now I invite everyone to join me in building the boat."
Everyone was enthusiastic: "No problem! Tell me how to do it!"
Yu Yan had already collected enough materials, such as the "keel" on the ship. Not long after he transmigrated here, he had been searching for wood and continuously drying it.
He also had enough tung oil and lime, for example, for waterproofing the ship.
Next, we need everyone's efforts to complete the manufacturing and assembly of the components, and also to conduct a water test.
Such a novel tool naturally attracted everyone's interest in its creation.
Even half a day later, the three clan chiefs of Mingyuan, Shenhu and Qingqing tribes rushed over with their people.
Jiang Kuo complained to Yu Yan, somewhat aggrieved, "You didn't take us with you! We wanted to help you too!"
Fan Su and Shu Yu stood on his left and right, nodding together.
Yu Yan raised her hand to plead for forgiveness: "It was my fault, so let's all work together then? Did you bring any tools?"
"I brought it!"
Several tribes worked together and spent three days shaping the keel; another five days splicing and waterproofing; and finally one day installing the accessories.
The day of the water test was a perfect day, with calm seas.
People from several tribes came over and watched intently as the small fishing boat was launched.
Yu Yan, along with several clan leaders, personally conducted the tests, and everything passed!
They made improvements on the spot for any areas that weren't good enough.
When Yu Yan announced their successful voyage, deafening cheers erupted both on board and on the shore.
Many sensitive sub-orcs were so excited that their eyes turned red.
"Great!! Our fishing boat is finished!"
"What a beautiful and stable boat! With this boat, we can go out to sea!"
"The boat is a bit small and can't hold all of us. I wonder who is so lucky to be chosen by Yu Yan to go out to sea."
"Pick me! Pick me! Pick me!"
The beautiful wooden hull floats on the sea, and the sails are painted with raptor patterns representing the tribes of the peninsula.
Standing on the deck, seeing the longing for the sea in everyone's eyes, he too was deeply moved.
With passion and love as their support, it may not be long before their tribe produces a group of skilled "sailors".
On her first voyage, Yu Yan brought Feng Gui, Rui Hua, Lan Xiu, and the four clan leaders with her.
The orcs were the rulers of the land, but on the small ship, they were in a state of disarray.
As the waves crashed in, the towering peaks transformed into peregrine falcons and soared into the sky.
Yu Yan laughed heartily: "Don't worry, it won't sink! The bigger the waves, the bigger the fish!"
Gradually, everyone got used to the rocking of the boat and being surrounded by the boundless sea.
Apart from Ruihua, everyone else originally had a strong sense of direction, but after sailing at sea for a while, they all felt lost.
Fortunately, the compass still works at sea.
Cangfeng and the others exclaimed, "I told you back then, a compass is definitely a wonderful thing."
"With a compass, we can conquer the sea!!"
Yu Yan called out to them, "Let's stop the boat right here and cast our fishing nets!"
He wove a large, openable net, which was tied to the boat and controlled using the lever principle.
After the fishing net was lowered, everyone lay on the side of the boat, nervously looking into the water.
With his keen senses, Lanxiu said, "We've retrieved something."
Yu Yan controlled the timing, allowing Cang Feng and Rui Hua to close the net.
As soon as the fishing net was taken out of the water, the creature inside began to thrash about wildly, splashing water everywhere.
Feng Gui urged excitedly, "Quickly, pour it onto the fishing boat and see what's inside."
"Splash!" Dozens of fish and countless swimming crabs jumped and crawled around on the fishing boat.
No one dislikes a good harvest. Feng Gui, his eyes gleaming, carried his bucket and scooped fish and crabs into it.
"Haha, this is a fish I've never seen before! It's so plump! It looks delicious!"
Ruihua said, "These crabs are also very big, with bulging bellies, so they must have a lot of meat."
Jiang Kuo, Fan Su, and Shu Yu's tribes did not have a sea, so Yu Yan and the others were even more excited this time.
"You guys pick them up, we'll keep casting the net!"
One net after another, each time yielding a bountiful harvest, giving everyone a fantastic experience.
When the fishing boat was about to run out of space, Yu Yan announced that they should return to port.
Jiang Kuo excitedly plunged into the sea.
When its body first came into contact with the water, it transformed into a massive gray wolf.
He tilted his head back and roared, scaring the fish in the sea into scattering and fleeing.
Amidst everyone's laughter, he caught the fish in his mouth and tossed it onto the deck.
The other orcs who could swim found it particularly interesting, so they jumped into the sea and transformed into their beast forms to swim.
Looking at the big gray wolf, tiger, python, and swan protecting the fishing boat, Yu Yan thought to herself, "Even the most powerful sea monsters wouldn't dare to mess with us, haha."
The ship sailed smoothly to shore. Upon receiving the news, the people of the peninsula tribe flew over to greet it.
Upon seeing their haul, everyone gasped in unison: "My God Beast God, there are so many?"
"What plump and delicious fish and crabs! Fishing at sea must be so enjoyable!"
"Ahhh, it has to be my turn next time!"
That evening, the tribe held a "seafood feast".
Grilled fish, pan-fried fish, steamed fish, stewed fish, fish soup...
Spicy crab, garlic crab, steamed crab, salt-baked crab, crab roe burger...
Indulging in fresh produce during the season is incredibly enjoyable.
Yu Yan ate to her heart's content, and when she put down her chopsticks, she felt a bloated sensation as if the food was about to burst out of her throat.
The others weren't much better off; they all exclaimed how delicious and satisfying it was.
For the next period of time, as long as the weather is suitable, Yu Yan will take people out to sea.
He shared all his knowledge of navigation with everyone, and they studied very diligently and made rapid progress.
Before long, Yu Yan had nothing left to teach.
Moreover, the people of the Beast World are very strong in combat, and even if they encounter some minor accidents at sea, they can handle them with ease.
When Yu Yan went out to sea with everyone, she felt as at ease as if she were strolling in her own backyard.
When he wasn't at sea, besides doing housework, going out to collect samples, and seeing patients, he was also practicing surgical skills.
Previously, due to a lack of medicine and tools, he mainly prescribed medication. For minor injuries, external bandaging was sufficient.
Now that the anesthetic is available and the wine is being brewed, he can't afford to become rusty, so he practices very diligently.
He asked the people of the Deep Lake tribe to make him a set of surgical tools.
These tools are of higher purity, sharper, and easier to use.
When she received it, Yu Yan was overjoyed. She took the scalpel out of the cloth bag and admired it repeatedly, wishing she could hold it even when she slept.
He also asked people in the tribe to weave a lot of gauze for him, which was then thoroughly disinfected by steaming at high temperatures and drying in the sun. The rolls were stored on the shelves of the clinic.
Now, his clinic has a variety of medications and equipment.
Every time Yu Yan finished taking inventory, she felt extremely satisfied and full of hope.
He believed that one day he would fill all the shelves!
Early autumn slips away quietly amidst the hustle and bustle.
That morning, Yu Yan was stirring the soybean paste in the earthenware jar with a wooden rake when Lan Xiu ran over excitedly and pulled her outside.
Yu Yan stumbled slightly as he pulled her. "Hey! Where are you taking me?"
"You'll find out when you come with me!"
They stepped onto the cement road built by the tribe, and as they ran, their bodies were as light as the wind.
Soon, the two arrived at their destination.
This is Lanxiu's new house.
He stepped forward, pushed open the door, and took Yu Yan's hand as they went inside.
"Yu Yan, look."
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