The next morning, Lin Feng woke up early. After a night's sleep in the warm bed, he felt much better. After a simple meal of some dried meat and water, he began to inspect the entire shelter.
He first went to the chicken coop.
The entire chicken coop was cleaned thoroughly, with no unpleasant smells, and was covered with dry hay.
There were a few more chicks, and they all looked quite energetic. Some were clucking and scratching for food, and there were even some collected eggs piled up next to them.
Lin Feng nodded without saying a word, then turned and walked towards the sheepfold.
The sheepfold was also well-maintained. The number of black giant sheep had not decreased; they looked plump and strong, with glossy coats.
The manure on the ground was cleaned up thoroughly, and fresh hay was added to the troughs. Even the sheep pen fence, which had several damaged sections, was reinforced with new wood.
He saw Qian Xiaoxiao and Ruan Mengtian busy by the haystack next to the sheepfold, drying the fresh hay they had cut the day before.
Upon seeing Lin Feng approach, both of them became somewhat nervous. They timidly called out "Mr. Lin" before lowering their heads to continue working, avoiding eye contact with him.
Lin Feng's gaze lingered on them for a moment, but he said nothing and continued walking towards the stables.
White Moonlight and White Emerald were leisurely swishing their tails and chewing on hay.
The stables were clean and tidy, and the water in the troughs had been freshly changed. It was clear that these two important "partners" were being well taken care of.
Afterwards, he went to check on the vacant land that was planned to be cultivated into a vegetable garden. The ground had already been turned over, and although planting had not yet begun, the preliminary preparations had clearly been completed.
Finally, he arrived at the shelter's perimeter wall. Some of the weaker sections of the wall had been reinforced with wood and stone.
On the watchtower, Shen Jiaqi was holding a sharpened wooden spear, vigilantly observing the movements outside. Although her movements were still a bit clumsy, her seriousness was obvious.
During the month he was away, the entire shelter not only maintained normal operations, but even saw improvements in the details.
Routine maintenance of chicken coops, sheep pens, and stables; collection and organization of resources; reinforcement of defensive fortifications...
These women did indeed do what he instructed, and even better than he had expected.
Lin Feng stood in the center of the shelter, looking around. Sunlight streamed into every well-maintained corner, and the bleating of the giant black sheep and the clucking of the hens mingled together, creating a simple yet vibrant atmosphere.
For the first time, he felt a genuine sense of satisfaction with these women.
It's not because of their obedience, nor because of their potential "sacrifice," but because of the "value" they demonstrate.
They proved that they were not only vulnerable people in need of shelter, but also members who could contribute to this shelter.
But he didn't show his satisfaction.
He was still the same Lin Feng with an indifferent expression and sharp eyes.
He walked up to Qin Lan and Su Wanqing, who were cleaning their weapons. The two were carefully wiping several bows and arrows and machetes left behind by Lin Feng with animal hides.
"Well done." Lin Feng's voice remained calm, revealing no emotion.
But those two words made Qin Lan and Su Wanqing suddenly raise their heads, a look of unbelievable surprise flashing in their eyes.
This was the first time Lin Feng had so directly affirmed their work.
"Mr. Lin..." Qin Lan was a little excited and didn't know what to say for a moment.
“But,” Lin Feng changed the subject, “that’s not enough.”
He pointed to the distant, snow-capped mountains and forests: "This world is vast, and there are many dangers. Simply guarding this place is far from enough."
His gaze returned to its deep and sharp intensity: "We need to be stronger, we need more resources, we need to truly take control of our own destiny."
After saying that, he ignored the two of them and turned to walk towards his main house, leaving Qin Lan and Su Wanqing standing there, their hearts filled with mixed emotions.
After resting in the shelter for several days, Lin Feng once again turned his attention to the animal hide map.
His finger lingered for a long time on the area marked "Radiant Falcon".
“If…” A near-mad light gleamed in Lin Feng’s eyes: “If I could obtain their eggs, hatch them, and tame them into rideable aerial divine steeds, then I…”
Once this idea takes hold, it spreads like wildfire and can no longer be contained.
He was acutely aware of the madness and danger of this idea. The power of the Shining Falcon far surpassed anything he had ever encountered before.
Getting close to them is incredibly difficult, let alone stealing bird eggs from their claws that can easily crush steel.
That was a mission with a slim chance of survival.
But Lin Feng's personality is inherently full of elements of adventure and conquest.
The more difficult the situation, the more it fuels his fighting spirit.
He imagined that if the shelter had the Shining Falcon, capable of carrying warriors and soaring through the skies, as a partner for reconnaissance, transportation, and even air combat, then his range of activities, information gathering capabilities, and self-defense capabilities in the face of unknown threats would undergo earth-shattering changes.
This is not merely an increase in strength, but a leap forward at the strategic level.
"It's worth a gamble," Lin Feng muttered to himself, his eyes becoming incredibly determined.
Qin Lan noticed Lin Feng's unusual silence and focus these past few days. As she watched Lin Feng repeatedly rub the mark of the Shining Wing Falcon on the map, a sense of unease rose in her heart.
“Mr. Lin, you… do you mean…” Qin Lan’s voice trembled slightly.
Her awe of Lin Feng was almost instinctive, but as one of the shelter's managers, she also bore the responsibility of reminding him.
Lin Feng looked up at Qin Lan's worried eyes and calmly said, "Qin Lan, do you think we want to stay huddled in this small shelter forever, praying that danger won't come, or do we want to actively strive for greater power and take our destiny into our own hands?"
Qin Lan fell silent. She understood Lin Feng's meaning, of course. On this apocalyptic alien planet, waiting to die meant certain death.
"The Shining Ice Falcon is just too... too terrifying."
She said with difficulty, "You said they are the absolute kings of the sky, and every time they spread their wings, it is accompanied by the roar of ice and wind."
"It is precisely because they are monarchs that their value is immeasurable."
Lin Feng's tone left no room for doubt: "I will make thorough preparations. If I succeed, I will have unlimited possibilities."
In the following days, Lin Feng did not venture out to explore any further.
He devoted all his time and energy to preparing for this "egg-stealing operation".
First, there was the equipment. He selected the best parts from the various materials he had collected before.
He spent two whole days meticulously weaving two climbing ropes, each several hundred meters long, using the toughest rock vine.
Rock vine has extremely high fiber strength and elasticity, making it the best climbing material he could find.
At the end of the rope, he also made a simple grappling hook out of hard iron bamboo. The tip of the grappling hook was polished to an exceptionally sharp point with obsidian, which could easily embed itself into the crevices of the rocks.
He also made several specially made giant animal skin pouches, filled with the softest snow hare fur and dried moss to create a thick cushioning layer, specifically for storing and protecting precious bird eggs.
Considering that the nests of the Glowing Falcon may be located on extremely high mountain peaks, where winds are strong and temperatures may be even lower.
Lin Feng specially used the snow leopard skin he had hunted before, combined with some other cold-weather animal skins, to sew himself a more fitted and warm leather armor and hood, leaving only his eyes exposed.
In terms of weaponry, in addition to his usual alloy sword and composite bow, he also prepared a large number of specially made arrows.
For some of the arrowheads, he tried applying a small amount of diluted and specially treated frozen spore powder extracted from *Cryptospira spp.*
Although its power is far less than a direct explosion, it can still disrupt large objects at crucial moments.
He also brought along several intact, specially preserved burst spores, intending to use them as a last resort.
Most importantly, there are white moonlight and white jade.
These two magnificent wildebeest, with their exceptional gliding abilities, will be key to Lin Feng's success in approaching the bird's nest and making a swift escape afterward.
Lin Feng spent a lot of time carefully inspecting and maintaining their saddles and the straps connecting the flesh wings to ensure everything was in perfect working order.
He also specially prepared high-energy feed for them, such as ground fire berries mixed with sweet potato flour, to ensure that they had plenty of energy when they moved around.
Wangcai cannot come along this time. Climbing the sheer cliffs that reach to the sky is too difficult and too dangerous for it.
Lin Feng solemnly entrusted the shelter with its safety and the protection of the women during his absence.
Wangcai understood the special nature of this operation, and kept rubbing its head against Lin Feng's leg, letting out low whimpers.
Everything is ready.
On a cold, windy morning, Lin Feng bid farewell to everyone at the shelter once again.
The women's eyes held an indescribable worry and melancholy.
Qin Lan silently stepped forward and couldn't help but ask, "Mr. Lin, why are you doing this? This journey is extremely dangerous. What if you don't return..."
"Then let's go and never come back."
Lin Feng laughed wildly, his expression calm: "If I hadn't come back, you don't need to come looking for me. Just live your lives well. This shelter is yours."
"But I still don't understand."
Qin Lan looked at Lin Feng and couldn't help but ask, "You have everything you need, whether it's food or anything else, so why take the risk? You could easily live a comfortable life."
Lin Feng looked at her, his eyes gleaming: "The reason is simple, because I want to have it. That's all."
At that moment, his eyes revealed a fanatical glint.
That gaze was so intense, so honest, yet it made Qin Lan tremble all over.
She was trembling all over and could not utter a single word.
At that moment, she truly felt Lin Feng's charm.
This has nothing to do with status, it's all about character.
He could have lived a comfortable life, he could have stayed at home all the time.
But he was going to do something crazy.
There's only one reason: he wants it.
This man never hid his desires.
He would give anything for what he wants.
At that moment, Qin Lan felt weak all over and almost collapsed to the ground.
Lin Feng gracefully flipped onto the white moonlight, while the white jade carried all the equipment and supplies needed for the trip.
He didn't look back. He squeezed his legs against the horses' bellies, and the two wildebeests let out a low neigh, then galloped off to the north like arrows released from a bow.
After an unknown amount of time, Qin Lan finally looked away and saw that Tang Bao and the others all had slightly flushed cheeks.
"So handsome," Tang Bao said slowly.
"He's a madman. I don't understand why he would do this." Although Su Wanqing was cursing him, her body felt completely weak.
"I don't understand, is this what men are like?"
The six women were stunned and completely bewildered, not understanding what was happening to them.
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