"Because, because I've read a lot of books, I know a lot and understand a lot," Hong Xiaoduo said smugly.
She absolutely loves the sea and has always longed to visit it. Before going to see the sea, she researched a lot about it.
However, when I think about it, if I hadn't gone to see the sea back then, would Old Man Luo have had no chance to trick me?
Sigh, well, even if I have gold and silver in my purse now, and a famous sword that can be sold for a lot of money, I can't buy back my regrets!
"I've heard of high tide. Does it rise every day? Or are there special days?" Quan Jinghuai asked after thinking for a moment.
He asked because he knew a lot about the sea, based on what Hong Xiaoduo said, and he wasn't questioning Hong Xiaoduo's boasting.
Tian Shu Fei Yan and the others were afraid they couldn't hear clearly, so they quickly moved closer.
"The ocean experiences high tides every day, and of course, there are also low tides, also known as ebb tides."
High tide and low tide generally occur twice a day, with each cycle lasting approximately six hours and two quarters of an hour. It also follows a pattern, with each day's tide being slightly delayed by more than three quarters of an hour compared to the previous day.
Furthermore, the specific times of high and low tide are not fixed and vary depending on the lunar calendar date and astronomical factors.
From the first to the fifteenth of the lunar month, the high tide time is calculated according to the lunar date. However, from the sixteenth to the thirtieth of the lunar month, the high tide time is calculated by subtracting fifteen days from the lunar date.
The period between high and low tide when the sea level remains constant is called slack tide.
"The rise and fall of the sea is called tide during the day and ebb at night, so it is also called tide." Hong Xiaoduo explained in great detail. Looking at the admiring expressions on the faces of the two adults and seven children in front of her, she felt the charm of knowledge.
"Mother, where should we set up our tent for safety?" Tian Shu asked.
Hong Xiaoduo looked intently toward the beach, and after a moment pointed to a spot: "Let's build over there."
There were a few redwoods scattered around that spot.
When Tian Shu and the others looked around, they realized that the spot was indeed suitable for setting up tents. The wind was strong at the beach, and if they had set up tents on the sand, the tent pegs probably wouldn't have been able to stay in place. Even if they weren't swept away by the tide, they would probably have been blown away by the wind.
"Make sure it's secure, let's stay here a few more days." Hong Xiaoduo stood on the beach, truly not wanting to leave.
She loves the sea so much, but when she went to the modern beach, before she had even had a chance to fully appreciate the sea view, the weather inexplicably led her to that awful science museum.
Now, I can finally enjoy the sea view properly!
Yao Guang followed Hong Xiaoduo, picking up pretty seashells on the beach, while Tian Shu and the others were busy setting up tents and moving stones to build a stove.
Seeing that Tianxuan and Tianji were about to gather firewood nearby, Quan Jinghuai immediately followed. Knowing that the one who was abusing them was likely Hei Wuchang, and that he was still alive, Quan Jinghuai dared not be careless.
It's not that I'm being overly cautious about someone whose martial arts have been crippled; it's just that if someone with such a severely twisted mentality were to secretly watch over us and find an opportunity to attack us, it would be terrifying.
Although he is very strict and ruthless when teaching his seven young disciples kung fu, he absolutely will not allow anyone to harm them in the slightest.
Ever since he learned that the person who abused the seven of them might be that scoundrel Hei Wuchang, he even considered going after that bastard, killing him with his own hands, to avenge his seven poor disciples, and to ensure that his disciples would never suffer from this scoundrel again.
However, even after knowing that their 'mother' was exceptionally powerful, he still couldn't leave with peace of mind.
No matter how skilled you are, there will always be times when you make a mistake. What if you do?
Therefore, to be on the safe side, it's best to stay by their side.
On the beach, Hong Xiaoduo looked at the tent that had been set up and suddenly thought of something. There were no fishing villages in sight, so where could she buy seafood?
I made a mistake; I was too busy being happy when I saw the beautiful sea.
Brother Quan does fish, but it's uncertain how good he is at catching sea fish.
Otherwise, what will we eat here? Seaweed that we can find on the beach? Shellfish from the rocks?
Hong Xiaoduo suddenly remembered the research she had done before going to the beach in modern times: beachcombing is about finding seafood on the mudflats and reefs of the coast when the tide is out.
Not only can you find clams, but after the tide recedes, there are also plenty of small fish, shrimp, crabs, small snails, octopuses, and other seafood left in the shallow waters. If you're lucky, you might even find sea cucumbers.
Thinking about it this way, I suddenly felt less depressed.
"Tianxuan, are you carrying water?" Hong Xiaoduo was planning her beachcombing trip when she saw Tianxuan walking over with a bucket of water.
"I'll boil water to make tea for you and your master," Tianxuan replied immediately, thinking to herself, "What's wrong with my mother? Doesn't she always look for a water source first when we rest on the road?"
Upon hearing this, Hong Xiaoduo immediately said, "The salt concentration of seawater is too high, so it cannot be drunk directly. It will cause dehydration and electrolyte imbalance, and it will also affect the intestines. Making tea is also not an option. We need to find another freshwater source."
While explaining to Tianxuan, he was also annoyed at himself for being so stupid. How could he have overlooked something as important as drinking water?
"What's wrong?" Quan Jinghuai, who had just returned from gathering firewood, asked Hong Xiaoduo, puzzled, when he saw her looking annoyed.
Tianxuan then repeated what Hong Xiaoduo had just said.
Quan Jinghuai breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this: "I thought it was something serious."
“I suggested staying here a few more days, but I overlooked the issue of drinking water. But how can we survive without water? Isn’t that a big deal?” Hong Xiaoduo said, looking at the newly set-up tent. Should they take it down and find a place with fresh water to camp?
Making decisions on a whim without thinking will only harm others!
“There’s a spring over there. We’ve drunk from it. It’s the same water we drank on the road. It’s not salty. It should be the fresh water you’re talking about, right?” Quan Jinghuai couldn’t help but laugh at her expression.
"Really?" Hong Xiaoduo was immediately delighted upon hearing this.
"Go and have a sip yourself, try it?" Quan Jinghuai said, then beckoned a disciple over and led Hong Xiaoduo to see the spring.
Watching Hong Xiaoduo rush off to see the spring, and then happily skipping back: "It really is fresh water, that's great!"
The fire was quickly lit. While Tianxuan was cooking the marinated pork ribs, Hong Xiaoduo took a few children to pick up some kelp, washed it with fresh water they had just brought back, cut it into strips, and put it into the pot to stew with the marinated pork ribs.
I bought the marinated pork ribs from a villager on the way out of Dawuguan. I marinated quite a lot, thinking that I could stew them when it was inconvenient to buy ingredients on the road.
The simple tables and chairs were all set up and arranged. The spring water was boiled and the tea was brewed. Hong Xiaoduo sat on the recliner, enjoying the sea view while sipping tea and waiting for lunch.
The May sunshine felt warm on her skin, the sky was blue overhead, the sea breeze gently caressed her face, the waves kissed the beach, and seagulls soared happily in the air. Hong Xiaoduo was immersed in this picturesque scenery.
"Where are we going next?" Quan Jinghuai's voice came from beside him...
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