At this moment, even a fool could see that Lu Wuyai's expression was terrible.
"What about the others? Song Xiao, you can ask."
"What exactly happened to Lu Wuyai, who was hiding in the cave on the lawn?"
Song Xiaoyou wiped the rain off his face and said, "He'll be alright. Let's help him into the cave first."
Lu Wuyai's consciousness was not completely blurred. Supported by the two women, he continued walking towards the cave.
Unlike the outside environment, this cave is not only warm but also very dry.
At Song Xiaoyou's prompting, Su Xi removed Lu Wuyai's clothes. As she wiped his body, she discovered his back was covered in fist marks. They were black, suggesting he had been poisoned.
Beside the campfire, Song Xiaoyou was building a clay pot, adding ingredients to it from time to time.
As time went by, a strong medicinal smell gradually spread throughout the cave.
Su Xi walked over to Song Xiaoyou's side and looked at the medicinal herbs with curiosity.
“Give me the ginseng,” Song Xiaoyou said.
Knowing about the ginseng, Su Xi searched through the basket on her back and then handed it to Song Xiaoyou.
On the other side, Anna and Kim Seok-rok were also very curious. The main reason was that the medicine in the pottery jar smelled too strong; just smelling it made one never want to taste it again.
"Would it be useful to Lu Wuyai?" Su Xi couldn't help but ask.
"It's useful, don't worry."
In fact, even Song Xiaoyou couldn't guarantee its effectiveness. She was just preparing the medicine based on her previous experience, but it was still much more effective than Lu Wuyai's insistence.
Moreover, most traditional Chinese medicines have no side effects, but they cannot cure the disease for the time being.
"Keep an eye out for me and wake me up in an hour."
"Remember, the fire must be small." After saying that, Song Xiaoyou lay down on the ground exhausted and fell asleep after a while.
Su Xi took a breath and began to carefully boil the pottery. Watching the constantly boiling soup, Su Xi couldn't help but gag several times.
And just like that, an hour passed by in the blink of an eye. As soon as Su Xi stood up, Song Xiaoyou opened her eyes.
"I came here to see a traditional Chinese medicine doctor." Song Xiaoyou walked over, looked at the seasonings in the earthenware jar, and finally nodded.
Use a nylon stocking to remove the impurities from the casserole dish, then simmer the remaining broth for another hour. In the end, only a jar of black broth remained.
"Is that enough?" Su Xi asked.
Song Xiaoyou shook his head; there was only one last step left.
The paste was still very hot when it was taken out, but Song Xiaoyou did not hesitate at all and poured it all onto Lu Wuyai's back.
Of course, before pouring the water, Song Xiaoyou asked Anna and Jin Xilu to press Lu Wuyai's limbs completely to the ground.
As a result, Lu Wuyai woke up from his sleep feeling a burning pain in his back and weakness in his limbs. All he could do was howl.
ah
A series of horrific roars echoed continuously, and Song Xiaoyou simply stuffed the filtered residue directly into Lu Wuyai's mouth.
The spicy taste caused Lu Wuyai's skin tone to change drastically again.
But now, he can't shout, he can't move, he can only endure the pain in his back.
The black paste not only spreads slowly, but also maintains a sustained high temperature.
More importantly, Lu Wuyai had no idea what Song Xiaoyou had put in the paste. The moment the liquid touched his skin, he felt as if his soul was about to fly away.
Under the feedback of this extreme sensation, Lu Wuyai rolled his eyes instantly and completely lost consciousness.
When Lu Wuyai woke up again, it was already the early hours of the next day.
Looking at Su Xi sleeping beside him, Lu Wuyai shifted his body and found himself feeling unusually relaxed, but the bitter taste in his mouth made him afraid to recall it.
Inside the cave, no one was keeping watch, and the campfire gradually went out.
Lu Wuyai added some wood, and the temperature in the vicinity gradually rose.
I pressed my ear against the cave entrance and could still hear the sporadic sound of rain. It had been raining heavily for two days and two nights.
Ying Ying Ying.
Lu Wuyai looked down at the gray-haired wolf cub that was biting his trouser leg and noticed that the three little black dogs not far away had also stood up, their expressions calm yet threatening.
“One wolf can’t beat three puppies.” Lu Wuyai looked at the wolf cub with disdain.
Perhaps because he was looked down upon by Lu Wuyai, the little wolf cub roared, turned around, and ran towards the three little black dogs.
Four small animals started fighting in a corner of the cave.
Fortunately, the place was big enough that the noise they made didn't affect other people's sleep.
Lu Wuyai sighed, thinking that if he could turn into a wolf, he would definitely live a more exciting life than he does now.
"What am I thinking?" Lu Wuyai licked his lips, lay back down on the ground, feeling a slight stinging pain from his spine, and thought to himself, Song Xiaoyou's ointment is really amazing.
Thinking of Song Xiaoyou, Lu Wuyai looked around and found her sleeping in a corner, occasionally shivering, clearly having caught a chill.
"Is this woman stupid?" Lu Wuyai looked at the thermal blanket under him, picked it up, shook it, and carefully walked over to cover Song Xiaoyou with it.
That night, apart from the four noisy little ones, everyone else in the cave slept soundly.
As the morning light sweeps across the deserted island, a new day begins.
Lu Wuyai and the others emerged from the cave, passed through the dew, and returned to their posts at the foot of the precipitous peak.
At the station, the chicken coop remained intact because it was covered with pigskin, which prevented most of the rainwater from reaching the outside. The pheasants safely weathered two rainy nights.
Anna covered her nose and picked up a round egg. When she came out, she smelled of chicken droppings all over her.
But no one laughed at her. Anna asked for the job herself.
Su Xi and Jin Xilu emerged from the narrow crevice beneath the precipitous peak, carrying baskets filled with bird's nests.
After autumn arrives, there are noticeably fewer swallows on the steep peaks, but there are still many bird's nests that used to accumulate, all of which are natural tonics.
During this time, the four women ate a lot, but their complexion worsened day by day. No one would believe they were rescued now.
“Have you noticed that we all seem much healthier?” Su Xi said as she sat down on a rock and picked up a swallow’s feather.
Others felt the same way. They seemed to be getting more and more used to life on the desert island.
Lu Wuyai took off his clothes and crawled across the patch of grass. He was now covered in sweat.
In the sunlight, his bronze skin exuded a powerful aura, drawing one to touch it. Lu Wuyai was very satisfied with his current state.
Without realizing it, I have developed a lot more muscle mass than before.
Although the amount of exercise was not much, everyone on the desert island was on high alert every moment, spending each day with full energy.
The air on the island is fresh and unpolluted. Every night, as long as the weather is clear, you can see many stars, like a river of stars hanging upside down in the human world.
At this point, looking at Lu Wuyai's well-built physique after he took off his clothes, Su Xi couldn't help but scold, "Put your clothes back on, are you an exhibitionist?"
“No.” Lu Wuyai shook his head. He had been sweating all morning. The morning breeze was refreshing.
Just then, he saw the crocodile skin drying in the sun on the edge of the cliff. Over the past two days, Su Xi and the others had already cut the crocodile skin into pieces. This task was proving more difficult than they had imagined.
Lu Wuyai walked over and picked up a piece of crocodile skin. He noticed that after being exposed to the sun, the leather had taken on a yellowish hue, and the fishy smell on the skin had been greatly reduced.
However, Lu Wuyai still felt it was a pity that he could only use half a crocodile skin to make three pieces of clothing.
"Don't be too greedy." Lu Wuyai smiled and asked them if they had tried on the dress.
As a result, Su Xi and the others blushed and remained silent no matter how Lu Wuyai asked them.
Out of curiosity, Lu Wuyai put on the crocodile skin suit and was stunned when he saw it.
These crocodile skins are actually completely transparent.
"This is so exciting!"
"Alright, the emperor has new clothes."
Lu Wuyai clicked his tongue, looked at Su Xi, and a burning look flashed in his eyes.
This new outfit is so tempting.
Noticing Lu Wuyai's eyes, Su Xi blushed and turned to leave. Clearly, this crocodile skin couldn't be worn directly on the body.
Lu Wuyai felt a pang of regret and temporarily placed the crocodile skin on the ground, pondering how to plan for the days to come.
This month is just the beginning of autumn.
A thermometer hung on the rock face. Lu Wuyai walked over and glanced at it, finding that the red liquid in the glass tube had stopped at 37 degrees Celsius.
"The temperature seems to be rising again."
Lu Wuyai stood on the edge of the cliff, gazing at the forest. In many places, leaves had already begun to fall, and the smell of withered leaves, like a plague, was beginning to sweep across the entire deserted island.
Lu Wuyai was somewhat indifferent, but a trace of sadness would rise in his heart in such an environment.
At this moment, Song Xiaoyou came over and told Lu Wuyai that he was going to the beach today and that he had run out of salt.
Lu Wuyai thought for a while, and since they had been going to the beach quite often recently, it would be better to get more salt at once to reduce the probability of encountering risks.
After discussing it, they decided that the five of them would go to the beach together for two days and one night, which would be enough to harvest a large amount of salt in one go.
"What should we do with these pheasants?" Su Xi was a little worried. If any people or animals discovered this place, these pheasants, which were eventually kept in captivity, would likely be burned to ashes.
"Then why don't you leave someone here?" Lu Wuyai suggested.
The others looked at each other, but no one volunteered to stay.
“Forget it, let’s just lock him up in the cave,” Lu Wuyai said.
The caves in the forest were well hidden, but before putting the pheasants in the caves, they completely sealed their beaks to prevent the pheasants from making noise and causing unnecessary trouble.
Before noon, everyone stood near the stream at the bottom of the gentle slope, collected enough fresh water for two days, and then began a two-hour trek through the mountains.
Each person carried a bark basket on their back, containing all their supplies and equipment, as well as three little black dogs and a gray wolf cub.
During this time, the unruly Little Grey Wolf was completely defeated by the three little black dogs. He even lost his energy and was in a state of panic every day.
But today, the wolf cubs are full of energy again, hiding in the basket on Song Xiaoyou's back and howling all the way.
By 2 PM, the temperature in the forest was already quite high, enough to make you sweat profusely even in autumn.
"Autumn Tiger".
Lu Wuyai wiped away his sweat, feeling suffocated by the heat.
"We'll be at the beach soon, hang in there."
The team leader was Lu Wuyai. He held a harpoon and kept moving it back and forth in front of him to clear any possible traps.
The dangers on the deserted island are not only the wild animals, but also their own kind.
But soon they arrived at the beach.
Gazing at the boundless blue sea is always a refreshing experience.
Lu Wuyai walked to the shore, clapped his hands vigorously, and then said to the woman next to him, "Let's rest for a bit, I'll go find some firewood."
“I support you,” Su Xi said.
Lu Wuyai shook his head. He wasn't tired yet, thinking that doing more would make things easier for others.
Soon, Lu Wuyai was chopping wood alone in the forest by the sea.
It hasn't rained for the past two days, and the forest environment has become dry again. The power of the late summer heat shouldn't be underestimated. Even if he just sits quietly, he's still covered in sweat.
When Lu Wuyai returned to the seaside, he looked as if he had been pulled out of the water.
The other four women weren't idle either. They started ten small fires in a corner of the beach. The earthenware pots were already placed, and seawater had been poured in. All that was missing was Lu Wuyai's wood.
“Let me do it.” Song Xiaoyou put down the wolf cub, stood up from the ground, and swung the machete in her hand, splitting the wood that Lu Wuyai had chopped down into many small strips.
"Start a fire."
Under the blazing midday sun, ten more fire cupping jars were placed on the ground. The temperature on the beach suddenly reached 40 degrees Celsius.
The five people hurriedly left and hid in the coconut grove they had discovered long ago.
The area was covered with flowers and grass. Lu Wuyai and the others quickly cleared the site with sickles, laid out clean, warm blankets, and then lay down comfortably.
But to everyone's surprise, a fierce bark made them jump up on the spot.
"It's that little black dog."
"I'll go take a look first." Lu Wuyai pulled out a pistol from his waist and rushed towards the dense forest behind the coconut grove.
The barking of the savage dogs continued, accompanied by a few sharp howls of wolves.
In the blink of an eye, Lu Wuyai saw people coming and going in the forest, and another person actually stole the dog.
"No wonder the dog barked so fiercely."
Lu Wuyai rushed out and shouted, "Don't move!"
"Put the dog down, or I'll shoot."
Lu Wuyai's voice was like thunder, causing the three people opposite him to stop instantly.
Guns, these deadly weapons, are terrifying.
"Put the dog down for me," Lu Wuyai shouted again, a threatening look in his eyes.
Under pressure, the person opposite immediately put down the puppy in their hand and raised their hand to signal Lu Wuyai to relax.
Surprisingly, the other party did not back down, but instead approached Lu Wuyai step by step.
Realizing something was amiss, Lu Wuyai was about to make a move when someone jumped out of the bushes and struck Lu Wuyai's arm, rendering him unable to use his shooting hand.
Immediately afterwards, three men on the opposite side of the grass rushed forward and pinned Lu Wuyai to the ground.
Under the immense gravitational pull, Lu Wuyai couldn't breathe at all. In just a few dozen seconds, the feeling of suffocation had become numb to him, but he kept the pistol pressed against his chest until Song Xiaoyou and the others appeared.
Bang!
Song Xiaoyou opened fire immediately, the dull thud startling the four men. The next second, they scrambled to their feet, trembling.
cough cough
Lu Wuyai coughed incessantly after taking a bite of mud.
Just then, Lu Wuyai saw that all four dog thieves had fled, leaving their pistols on the ground, which frightened him.
"Luckily, the gun is still there." Lu Wuyai bent down to pick up the gun, but someone beat him to it.
Everyone stared at Jin Xilu, who had suddenly picked up a pistol, and Lu Wuyai's eyes turned somewhat cold.
For a moment, the forest became unusually quiet.
Lu Wuyai said nothing, only looked at Jin Xilu. This woman's reaction just now proved what was wrong.
Compared to Anna's easygoing nature, this woman named Kim Hee-ro has always been very cunning.
Noticing the change in her surroundings, Jin Xilu broke out in a cold sweat. She had felt as nervous as if she were walking a tightrope when she picked up the pistol just now.
Lu Wuyai took a step toward Jin Xilu, his deep voice echoing through the forest.
Give me the gun.
Behind Lu Wuyai, Song Xiaoyou also nervously raised his arm, his finger already on the trigger, ready to fire at any moment.
A strange aura lingered over the grassland.
Ying Ying Ying.
The three puppies shook their heads, completely unaware that a storm was about to break.
Jin Xilu looked at Lu Wuyai, her lips pressed tightly together. She was extremely nervous. The reason she picked up the gun was solely for self-defense.
After living on the deserted island, Kim Seok-ro felt constantly unsafe. She was afraid of the other person, just like her former students.
But now, the way Lu Wuyai and the others looked at her made her both afraid and worried.
So she had to make a choice: either leave with the gun or rejoin the team.
As time went on, Jin Xilu's face grew paler and paler. To Lu Wuyai's surprise, the woman knocked him unconscious.
Seeing Jin Xilu lying unconscious on the ground, Lu Wuyai quickly bent down, picked up the pistol, and tied it to his waist.
At that moment, he felt completely relieved.
“This woman.” Lu Wuyai looked at Jin Xilu. After thinking for a moment, he still couldn’t bear to leave a woman in the mountains.
Su Xi also said, "Forget it, there's no loss anyway, let's not send her away."
"Besides, with another person helping her, I think she might feel insecure."
Finally, they carried Kim Seok-rok back to the beach, and the matter was thus concluded.
However, four people had appeared in the forest earlier. This incident made them extra cautious, and they decided to find a place with a clear view or better concealment before dusk.
This matter was left to Lu Wuyai, while the others continued to wait on the beach.
Not long after Lu Wuyai left, the beach returned to calm.
At some point, Song Xiaoyou suddenly said, "You can wake up now. You're gone."
Anna and Su Xi were both surprised because Song Xiaoyou was speaking the language of Bangzi Kingdom, and the only person who could understand her had just fainted.
But as they approached, they saw Kim Hee-ro slowly open her eyes, her pale face looking pitiful.
Anna blinked, and then she and Su Xi realized that the woman was actually faking fainting.
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