An Lan asked with some curiosity.
Lu Fan smiled and nodded: "The two of us are ultimately limited in manpower. It would be difficult for the two of us to find these supplies on our own, but these monkeys live in the forest all year round, so they might make some discoveries."
In the live stream, viewers flooded the chat with comments, marveling at Lu Fan's bold and novel idea.
"That's quite an idea! Using monkeys to help find coal mines—I've never seen anything like it before!"
"If we could really find a coal mine, we'd be rich! It would be so much easier to start a fire, keep warm, and cook!"
"Could this be the legendary monkey scout?"
The audience was engaged in a lively discussion, with some even saying that it was too difficult for the monkeys to find supplies.
Seeing An Lan's disbelieving look, Lu Fan smiled and said, "Anyway, there's no harm in trying. What if it works?"
After accepting Lu Fan's terms, the Monkey King left in a hurry with his two little monkeys.
Watching them depart, Lu Fan smiled slightly and said expectantly, "An Lan, maybe it won't be long before we can use coal. That will make things much more convenient!"
An Lan replied with a smile, "I hope so, but I still have some doubts about whether this monkey can really find a coal mine."
During the time they waited for the Monkey King to return, Lu Fan and An Lan were not idle either.
They continued to dry the nuts, sorting them by type and size to ensure that each nut was dried evenly.
They also made some minor repairs to the shelter, reinforcing the roof in case it suddenly rained at night.
Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, the sun is setting in the west, radiating an orange-red light that makes people feel lazy.
The small animals in the forest began to stir, and the chirping of various insects mingled together, as if playing a nocturne.
Just as Lu Fan and An Lan were about to have dinner, they suddenly heard a familiar "squeaking" sound.
"The Monkey King has returned!"
Lu Fan stood up excitedly and looked toward the source of the sound.
The monkey king, accompanied by his two companions, was seen struggling to drag a pile of black stones toward the sanctuary.
Their fur was somewhat disheveled, as if they had gone through a difficult journey.
"Good heavens, the monkey actually came!" An Lan exclaimed in surprise, her eyes widening.
Lu Fan hurried forward, expecting to see the coal he had been dreaming of, but upon closer inspection, he realized that although the stones were also black, they were clearly not coal.
These stones have smooth surfaces and hard textures, which are completely different from the characteristics of coal.
Obsidian Discovered
Lu Fan picked up a piece of obsidian and weighed it: "I actually found obsidian, but it's useless. I can't go to hell anyway."
The Monkey King understood what Lu Fan meant.
It placed the stone in front of Lu Fan and then stared at him expectantly.
Its tail was no longer held high as usual, but hung down, and its face was full of frustration, as if it felt guilty for not completing the task.
"It's alright, it's alright, you've already tried your best." Lu Fan patted the Monkey King's head and comforted him.
He knew that the Monkey King must have gone to great lengths to find these stones, and might have even traveled to many places.
Although somewhat disappointed, Lu Fan still kept his promise and handed the Monkey King the roasted meat he had prepared beforehand.
The Monkey King took the roasted meat and started eating, but this time he didn't eat as happily as before.
It would occasionally glance at the black stones, as if reflecting on where it had gone wrong.
"Don't be discouraged, let's think of another way," Lu Fan said, gesturing to the Monkey King.
"Let me tell you, coal is softer, more brittle, and darker in color."
Lu Fan patiently explained, even though he knew the Monkey King might not understand him, he still hoped to make the Monkey King understand the characteristics of coal through these actions and expressions.
Anlan chimed in with a suggestion: "Why don't we draw a picture of coal for it? Maybe that will help it understand better."
Lu Fan's eyes lit up: "That's a great idea!"
So he found a twig and drew a simple coal shape on the ground, and even marked some characteristics of the coal, such as its surface texture and color.
The Monkey King stepped closer, carefully examined the painting on the ground, and even reached out his paw to touch it.
It tilted its head, thought for a while, and then looked at the actual coal, as if trying to memorize the information.
The viewers in the live stream were amused by this scene.
"This monkey king is so cute! He looks so serious, like he's really studying!"
"Lu Fan's method of teaching monkeys is truly amazing. I wonder if the monkey king will be able to find real coal next time."
The viewers' comments kept scrolling, everyone was full of curiosity and anticipation for this event.
After finishing the barbecue, the Monkey King did not leave immediately.
It circled the shelter a few times, seemingly searching for some inspiration.
Suddenly, its eyes lit up, and it ran to a large tree nearby and began searching around the roots.
Before long, it dug out some dark things and excitedly showed them to Lu Fan.
Lu Fan took a look and saw that it was some black soil wrapped in rotten leaves. Although it was not coal, he was very moved by the Monkey King's enthusiasm and hard work.
"You've worked so hard, but this isn't what we're looking for."
Lu Fan smiled and said to the monkey king, then demonstrated the burning process of charcoal to it again.
Let it understand that coal, like charcoal, can be used to start a fire.
The Monkey King looked at the burning coals, his eyes sparkling with curiosity.
It seemed to develop a stronger interest in the flammable black stone and was determined to find it.
It kept exploring its surroundings, bringing what it found to Lu Fan time and time again.
Sometimes it was black stone, sometimes it was black soil. Although it wasn't coal, Lu Fan still patiently explained the characteristics of coal to it.
As time went on, the Monkey King became more and more familiar with the characteristics of coal.
As night deepened, the Monkey King left with two little monkeys. It turned back to look at Lu Fan and waved its hand.
Lu Fan and An Lan raised their hands in response.
Watching them depart, the two were filled with anticipation.
"Hopefully, the Monkey King will bring real coal next time," An Lan said.
Lu Fan nodded: "Whether we find it or not, this experience with the Monkey King has been so interesting. These days of wilderness survival are truly full of surprises and unexpected events."
[Wilderness Survival Announcement]
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