Quick Transmigration: Leisure

Chapter 476 The Retirement Life of a Down-on-His-Luck Tycoon 13

Approaching noon,

The two walked against the wind towards the northeast.

Although it was a longer route than their return journey, it was closer to the water source.

The most important thing right now is to wash off the blood and grime and do a preliminary cleaning of the "spoils of war" that have been picked up.

They had dug a pit to store rainwater, right next to the small bay, and the water could be drained simply by breaking down the dike.

Although it rained a few days ago and the water wasn't exactly fresh, it was just right for the current situation.

"thump--"

Three hyena skins were thrown into the puddle to soak, while the leopard skin, which contained bones and tendons, was held in Valer's hand. He picked up another knife and carefully scraped off the remaining fat under the skin, both to preserve it and to reduce its weight.

Xia Youmi handed over a plant-based brush and some wood ash.

She was busy taking out soapberry balls, using a bamboo tube to draw water and stirring them in.

After several improvements, soap balls are now used not only for washing clothes and bathing, but also for washing food. The method of use is to create foamy water and adjust the concentration according to needs.

High concentrations are necessary to remove blood and oil.

So aside from keeping some for bathing and laundry, the rest was temporarily used for the game they found.

Xia Youmi took out the soaked skin and bones, and evenly applied soap solution, making it easier for Wales to handle them later.

Out of concern for her health, she didn't exert herself, simply tending to the food while feeding it. Although in the shade, Valer was still sweating profusely, yet he didn't forget to keep an eye on his surroundings.

"Go take a break!" Valer was really annoyed by the person walking back and forth with his hands on his back.

A surge of heat rose within him, and even with his robust physique, he felt dizzy from lack of sleep.

in this way,

My mood isn't much better.

Especially since there might be danger tonight, he became even more annoyed looking at the frail and unruly person.

"Yes," Xia Youmi replied.

She found a spot to lie down and closed her eyes.

gradually,

After the sounds Xia Youmi made disappeared, the pace of work gradually quickened.

Green grass, ocean waves, and blood.

The scent of soapberry balls lingered on her hands. Xia Youmi covered her eyes and quickly fell asleep.

She had no interest in caring about anyone.

It wasn't entirely unexpected that Valéry first showed sharp emotions during the harvest season.

Good fortune and misfortune are interdependent.

When things get out of control, it's more terrifying than when you reap a great harvest.

The setting sun reflected on the water, and Xia Youmi naturally woke up before the annually set time.

He slowly got up.

A warm current flowed through me, but I was already used to it.

The edge of the puddle was wide open, and the blood inside flowed into the sea. The leopard skins were neatly stacked under the shade of the trees, downwind of Xia Youmitang.

She looked around a few times; the basket was still there, but Waler was nowhere to be seen.

I walked briskly towards the beach, surrounded by the sky and ocean that I had seen countless times.

"big--"

"Wow!"

Just as I was about to call out, I heard a sound of waves breaking in the distance; it was Waler.

The other person was half-submerged in seawater, silently looking in Xia Youmi's direction.

"Brother, please continue."

Xia Youmi waved in that direction, mouthed the words, and then turned away, no longer looking.

Xia Youmi's energy had recovered somewhat, but the sticky feeling of not being able to shower began to intensify with each movement, so she quickly tried to find something to do.

It's at least two or three kilometers from here to the base. This is the only rainwater storage pit. Apart from the little bit of foam water scooped out before soaking the leather, it's almost completely drained now. Even if it hadn't been drained, it wouldn't be enough water to wipe your body.

Didn't you see the big shots all went to take a bath far upstream?

She looked at the pile of debris that had been cleared out, and, judging by the wind direction, slowly used a branch to push it into the sand pit that had been drained of rainwater.

This includes the tree branch she slept on, and the leaves stained with blood.

Even the bladed knife, Xia Youmi untied the handle and kept it, while putting the rest into the sandpit.

There were also some baskets filled with ashes, which Xia Youmi had already thrown away when Wale landed.

After the ash was poured out, Valer took over the task of filling the sand on top.

Shovel after shovel, without a care in the world for the pit that had been painstakingly dug. The pit was covered tightly, and finally, fresh branches and leaves that Xia Youmi had broken off were laid out. Wale then weighed it down with stones, and the job was done.

Facing the orange-red light, the two walked briskly towards the base.

The base was not in a mess as expected; it remained tidy.

it's here,

Their inventory came in very handy.

The "trophy" was placed near the trap, beneath which lay a layer of charcoal ash, catching the dripping blood that had been diluted several times.

Quickly light the fire and ignite the stone stove.

in addition,

Spread a large amount of wet leaves and coconut shells on an open space, ignite them with an open flame, and create a continuous thick smoke.

Then, a smoking shed was set up nearby with sticks, and the items that needed to be smoked were hung up to dry.

Not only do they have to pay attention to the smoking time for different parts, but Xia Youmi and Wale also have to keep a close watch on each part separately, ensuring that this part can only produce smoke and not open flame.

Besides killing bacteria, smoking also masks odors.

Besides the product itself, it will also be somewhat deceptive to animals if people wear it in the future.

especially,

It depends on the sense of smell.

After a hearty meal, Xia Youmi finally had time to address the hygiene issues.

When Valle was processing those hides, she changed to a grey belt.

Right now, it's the only one on my body.

I searched the entire awning but couldn't find the empty strip from last night. I was thinking of filling it with some dry ash so that tonight would be over.

but,

“Outside.” Valer’s low, husky voice startled Xia Youmi.

"Yes."

She lowered her head, turned around, and silently walked towards the place where things were usually dried at the base. Actually, she could probably guess where it was, but Xia Youmi didn't want to worry about this little thing every year, nor could she avoid going through the motions in front of Waler.

How to say it,

She was asleep at the time.

The habit of not bringing one's third eye into daily life has long been a habit.

Moreover, human activity is rare on deserted islands, and one careless move could lead to inexplicable situations.

Just as Waler clearly had reservations but pretended to know nothing, Xia Youmi also pretended to be stupid when necessary while trying to keep her behavior logical.

They ignored the plausibility of the leopards and hyenas' appearance and disregarded the attention from both above and below ground.

just,

Today, Valle was even more impatient than expected.

It must have been an extraordinary mistake, otherwise he wouldn't have revealed any flaws.

The moon's reflection shone in the water; some of it was splashed on the surface and remained warm. This water, warmed by the sun, didn't quickly turn cold with the passing daylight; it seemed to still retain a lingering affection for the sunlight.

Xia Youmi takes great care of herself, even filing her nails carefully. The more she immerses herself in it, the more she tries to tell herself to think less.

Go with the flow.

Even if they open up exploration now, they still can't reach the center of the island. They need to move forward, to get as close as possible to the center.

Only then could they possibly discover it year after year.

Can,

Judging from Vale's behavior alone, they still need a lot of time to prepare to approach the center of the island.

in addition,

Xia Youmi and Niannian speculated that, apart from the official presence of troops stationed on the islands near Nie Wulixi Island, the most direct satellite observations likely exist.

Although current technology cannot achieve precise targeting.

But on clear days, the traces of their two exiled human activities can still be easily discerned along the edge of the island.

No matter how busy,

I imagine some people will watch it.

The fact that Waler didn't make any rash moves and instead kept circling around the base reveals their intentions.

If the enemy didn't want him to have it too easy and deliberately released wild beasts to invade them, that could be a barely acceptable explanation. But the most crucial point is that this wouldn't make things difficult for Valer; on the contrary, it would excite him.

but,

Even though the prey was delivered to his doorstep, Valer was still not happy.

This situation indicates that neither side succeeded, and there must have been some unexpected event that made Xia Youmi notice the negative emotions.

She hung up all the washed clothes to dry in the moonlight.

Being upwind meant she wasn't afraid of getting smoke and odors; thankfully, the wind was strong enough that the straw mats in her shed had already dried.

This thing was heavy. Xia Youmi just looked at Waler, and the other party quickly came over and carried it on his back.

"Big brother, why don't you sleep in this one that's been washed?" Xia Youmi suggested, jogging up behind him.

"No need."

"Big brother, you should get some rest. I can keep watch!" Xia Youmi emphasized. "I slept enough this afternoon and I'm full of energy."

"Need not."

"But you're injured, you need to get some sleep."

"enough."

Valer's final refusal was dismissive, and Xia Youmi bowed her head in agreement, but she was not about to back down.

She simply remained silent; however, she refused to yield an inch when it came to defying others.

Instead of treating the wound, I'll just apply some herbal remedies to it.

They won't let you sleep; they'll just push you in.

They weighed down the straw curtains outside with stones, using ridiculous resistance to force Valer to submit.

I need to see.

What surprises await us tomorrow?