He Yuhan looked at the small pool and said with some disappointment, "I thought I could find the exit by following the current, but it's just a small pool."
Han Yixian comforted him, "Don't be discouraged. Having a small pond is not bad. At least we won't have a problem with water in the future. You can't always get water from your space. It's good to have this pond to supply us with water."
There are also some animal footprints by the water, which means the water is safe for drinking, so the water source problem is solved. In the future, when outsiders ask us how we live in this valley, this water source will be very important.”
He Yuhan nodded and said, "You're right. This pool can provide some cover for the space."
Han Yixian did not process the prey near the pool, fearing it would pollute the water source.
After processing their prey far from the water source, they buried the chicken feathers, entrails, and other parts.
He Yuhan led Han Yixian into the space from a secluded spot. Han Yixian then cleaned the prey he had killed in the kitchen and cleaned himself before the two of them left the space.
The two carried their prey back to the cave quickly. As they approached the cave, He Yuhan took out some seasonings.
They'll be staying in the valley for a while, so they can't make do with whatever they have. At least they can't skimp on food.
When He Zhenhua saw Han Yixian returning with a lot of cleaned prey, he said, "Hey, Yixian, you've got quite a haul."
Han Yixian said, "Today we'll have braised wild rabbit and pheasant. I guarantee you'll have a great time."
Xi Cheng can eat some meat now; after a couple more days of rest, he can eat whatever he wants. No one will bother us here, so we can indulge our cravings."
He Zhenhua and Huo Xicheng both laughed when they heard this.
He Zhenhua laughed and said, "We're making the best of a bad situation."
Han Yi let He Yuhan rest first, and he went to cook stewed meat. Soon, a rich aroma of meat wafted out, filling the cave with an enticing fragrance.
He Zhenhua laughed and said, "Just from the aroma, it must be delicious. Yixian, your cooking skills seem to be very good."
Han Yixian said, "I learned all this for Yuhan. If I can cook, Yuhan will have an easier time."
He Zhenhua was suddenly fed a mouthful of dog food by his brother-in-law.
He felt he should talk less; his brother-in-law was always showing off their affection, and he couldn't stand it.
He Yuhan blushed slightly and glared at Han Yixian, as if afraid others wouldn't know how much he doted on his wife.
Han Yixian's cooking skills are indeed quite good, mainly because He Yuhan prepared a wide variety of seasonings.
The group enjoyed a delicious lunch, but Huo Xicheng mainly drank soup and could only eat a small amount of tender meat. The other three, however, ate their fill of meat without any restraint.
He Zhenhua felt truly happy after eating his fill of meat.
Not only Han Yixian and his group in the valley, but He Zhendong and his group on the cliff top also enjoyed plenty of wild game.
Huo Xicheng and He Yuhan were found, so He Zhendong left a small group of people to guard the cliff top with him, while the rest returned to their camp.
He Zhendong and his group set up a large pot on the cliff top, hunted and stewed meat, and enjoyed a delicious meal.
Being able to eat meat now is a delicious feast.
Han Jiayu and Wen Jinyu busied themselves making steamed buns and pancakes for Han Yixian and the others, all made with pure white flour.
Wen Jinyu also stir-fried some spicy dried fish and fried some meat sauce.
In addition to making food, she also prepared wheat flour, millet, rice and other refined grains.
They also prepared some kitchen utensils such as pots and pans, as well as some daily necessities.
After Wen Jinyu and Yu Huiru finished packing, they had two large bags full of things.
When they carried the things into the living room, Han Xiao and He Chenglin were both startled.
Han Xiao pointed at the things on the ground and said, "You guys have prepared way too much stuff, haven't you?"
Wen Jinyu said, "This is too much? I think it's not enough. We've already reduced it again and again, and we can't reduce it any further."
He Chenglin said, "Alright, then send someone to deliver it. We can send them some food from time to time from now on. Maybe they'll find a way home soon."
Yu Huiru said, "Of course we hope so. But what if we can't find a way out? Wouldn't we have to stay at the bottom of the cliff for a long time? We can't let them go hungry. Yuhan and Xicheng are both injured; how can they heal quickly without nutrition?"
"Have Zhendong ask them what they need. We can prepare ropes and lower them down the cliff later. These things aren't even as heavy as a person, are they? If a living person can go down, surely these things can be sent down too?"
He Chenglin laughed and said, "Alright, we can't argue with you. We'll obey, okay?"
Yu Huiru said, "There's a son, a daughter, a son-in-law, and a nephew living at the bottom of that cliff. How can I not be worried?"
He Chenglin smiled helplessly, "It's as if they aren't my daughters, sons-in-law, or sons."
Han Xiao and He Chenglin exchanged a helpless glance, each picked up a large bag, and went out.
After lunch, Han Yixian and the others rested for a while. In the afternoon, Han Yixian let He Yuhan rest in the cave and let He Zhenhua stay to look after her, while he went out to find a way out.
He went out with a bucket, intending to bring it back with him.
However, after searching for two hours without success, he fetched water and returned to the cave.
The cave became a bit crowded with the arrival of Han Yixian and He Zhenhua. There was no other way, so He Zhenhua and Han Yixian connected the original sleeping areas on the ground. At night, Han Yixian slept on one side with He Yuhan, and He Zhenhua slept on the other side with Huo Xicheng.
Han Yixian thought about how Huo Xicheng and his wife were the only two people in the cave last night, and he was glad that he had found them so quickly. Otherwise, the thought of his wife being alone in a room with another man made him feel incredibly jealous.
His wife can only be with him; everyone else has to stay away.
Upon seeing that there were two more people, He Yuhan led Han Yi out of the cave and took out several quilts.
He Yuhan said, "I put dry grass and a moisture-proof mat under the quilt, and then I put the quilt on top, and it will be fine. If we stay here for a long time, we will have to take these quilts out to air them often, otherwise they will get damp, and it will be uncomfortable to cover ourselves with them, which is also bad for our health."
Han Yixian said, "I'll set up a few racks in a sunny spot to air out the quilts later. Tonight you'll sleep next to me, and I'll be next to your older brother, and Xicheng will be next to your older brother too. That way it'll be more convenient."
He Yuhan had no objections to this, and nodded, saying, "You can arrange it as you see fit."
For dinner, we had millet porridge, and leftover stewed meat and steamed buns from lunch.
He Yuhan also dug up some edible wild vegetables in the valley outside and made a cold dish of them.
To supplement their vitamin intake, they need to eat some green vegetables, and here they only have wild vegetables. But wild vegetables are quite good too—purely natural, green, and pollution-free.
Now they are temporarily settled and can focus on recovering from their injuries while searching for a way out.
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