However, I don't know what's going on right now, but I don't feel tired at all. On the contrary, I feel exceptionally relaxed all over.
Xiao Qiang and Wang Xiaoxiao were relieved to see that I was alright.
“You’ve been unconscious for so many days and haven’t eaten anything. Drink this soup first, and then rest well. Although there isn’t much food in the camp right now, Muta and the others have sent their people out hunting. They should be back soon. I’ll go see if I can get you anything else to eat.”
Xiao Qiang nodded in agreement after hearing Wang Xiaoxiao's words, and gave me a gentle look.
"Yes, so you should rest here and not worry about anything else."
I squeezed Wang Xiaoxiao and Xiao Qiang's hands tightly. The two women looked at each other, breathed a sigh of relief, and then turned and left.
Wang Ping then came over and sat down next to me, his face full of worry: "What exactly happened to you? How did you suddenly faint? We checked your body and there were no broken skin, so it doesn't seem like you were poisoned. Are you really not feeling any discomfort now?"
I hesitated for a moment, but still told Wang Ping about what happened in my dream.
After listening to the story in shock, Wang Ping also frowned.
"What does this strange dream mean? Do you think it might be related to that clock? I always felt that it wasn't a lucky thing, so maybe we should just throw it away!"
I shook my head: "We still don't know what this thing is, so what good will throwing it away do? Besides, I'm fine, so don't worry."
"While I was unconscious, did the Utas tribe and those pirates come to cause trouble? And how is Mulin's health?"
When Wang Ping heard me ask this, he took a deep breath and said, "The Uetas tribe and the pirates really haven't come here. However, we have spotted quite a few lynxes in this area. But these lynxes fled in panic, so it seems they weren't coming for us. Muta and the others have already set up traps outside. After all, they have dealt with the Uetas tribe for so many years, so the security for this period of time has been quite good."
"The situation in the tribe is also stable. Mu Lin's injuries have almost healed. Their tribe has its own special herbs. Xiao Qiang cleaned his wounds and he has now woken up. He just can't move around too much yet. But I have to say that the local people here are really in good physical condition. Such serious injuries have almost recovered in just a few days."
I nodded. If that's the case, then that's good. I was worried that something terrible might happen outside while I was sleeping.
Wang Ping and I chatted for a bit more, and then Xiao Qiang brought over a basin filled with fragrant rabbit soup and half a wild rabbit.
Xiao Qiang said that she doesn't dare to go too far when hunting now, for fear of being ambushed, so she can only find rabbits and birds to eat first.
Because I saved their lives, Muta and the others have always treated us very well. Every time they find food, they always bring us the best of it first.
I ate some soup and half a rabbit, and my stomach was full, but now I felt sleepy again.
Chen Jian and the others thought I was still weak, so they didn't let me worry about anything and forced me to go to bed early.
After a good night's rest, when I woke up the next day, I felt refreshed and energetic, with nothing wrong at all. I even felt that my physical condition had almost reached its peak.
I visited the wooden pagoda and the Mucuo Lake; they have both recovered in the past two days.
Muta said they have decided to move again because the camp is no longer safe.
Besides the Ertas tribe, those pirates are no pushovers either. We've caused such a commotion, they definitely won't let it go so easily. Staying here won't benefit anyone.
Secondly, Xiao He and his group had been to this place before, and if they came looking for us again, it would be a problem whether or not we would take them in.
I completely agree with what the wooden pagoda said, but where should it be moved to if it continues to be relocated?
Muta looked at Mucuo, and their eyes met, as if they were conveying a message.
Two older indigenous men from the Bunois tribe also came over at this moment. They whispered something to each other, seemingly making a decision.
Half a day later, Mu Cuo whispered, "We've always had a secret island, but it's a long way from here. There are many dangers on that island, many strange wild beasts, and the days and nights are usually reversed. But for safety's sake, we have to go there to rest and recuperate before we can return here and find a safe camp."
"The old clan chief explicitly forbade us from going to that place, but we're forced into this situation... So if you want to come with us, we can leave together tomorrow. There's nothing left here. Our old campsite is still there; we can rest there and it should still be usable. If you have other plans..."
Mu Cuo stopped talking at this point, looked up at me, and his eyes became somewhat conflicted and guilty.
What Mu Cuo just said wasn't whether we're willing or not, but whether we want to.
Although the surface meaning is the same, the underlying meaning is quite obvious.
The Bunois tribe did not want us to leave with them.
Just as I was wondering what to say, Xiao Qiang's voice suddenly came from behind me.
Xiao Qiang walked over step by step and stood next to me.
She glanced at Muta and his group, her eyes open and honest, but her voice was incredibly firm.
“We’ve never been stranded on this deserted island, nor have we ever relied on anything. Now that you’re planning to leave, then go ahead. We’ll naturally have somewhere to go. After all, we’re not defenseless. We’ve survived for several years in such harsh conditions, so the days ahead shouldn’t be too difficult, don’t you think?”
After Xiao Qiang finished speaking, she turned to look at me with a smile in her eyes.
Looking at Xiao Qiang, I suddenly felt at ease. Yes, continuing to follow Mu Cuo and the others wasn't a good idea either.
After all, although these indigenous people have a harmonious relationship with us now, who knows what will happen in the future?
Besides, with so many of us together, the target of our attacks becomes much larger, and having those foreigners with us is already enough of a headache for us.
The Utas tribe will definitely not let us go. If we continue to entangle ourselves with the Bunois tribe, it will only be a burden for both of us.
I believe I am now capable of protecting Xiao Qiang and the others, and this deserted island is so large that I don't think we have no way to find a foothold.
As for Mu Cuo's probing words, I understand.
After all, we're not really in the same camp.
I took Xiao Qiang's hand, looked up at Mu Cuo and Mu Ta, and smiled and nodded.
"Since that's the case, it's time for us to say goodbye. We won't be joining the relocation tomorrow, but after going through this ordeal, we've become friends through thick and thin. If you ever need any help in the future, just come and find us."
When Mu Cuo heard what I said, her eyes suddenly reddened. She wanted to say something more, but Mu Ta tugged at her, and Mu Cuo immediately shut up. Then the brother and sister turned around and left.
I thought we could still work together as one, but I didn't expect there would still be some distance between us.
But this is for the best, after all, I should at least come up with a new way out for us.
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