Chapter 009: I Am Not a Savage

When the sun is setting in the west, the clan members set off towards home, carrying heavy dried fish. There is an abundance of dried fish, not only are the fish strings hanging from each person's body, but there are even more dried fish being carried on the back of the little wild ox.

As for the hair, Yun Chuan did not know how much plant ash was used to comb it clean; by this time, the water in the puddle had long since cooled.

The giant tiger did not flee due to the grassland fire, but instead stood on the other side of the flames, watching Yun Chuan with its pale yellow eyes

The wildfire on the grassland has not been extinguished, continuing to extend steadily into the distance. Regarding this situation, Yun Chuan remains indifferent.

The result is absurdly wrong

The turtle shell is a shimmering green, and I do not know what species of turtle it is

Yunchuan diligently cleans his milk teeth with a mixture of plant ash and salt, his teeth grow rapidly, yet they remain milk teeth

This cave is similar to the large cave, as it is also filled with many insects inside

To be honest, since arriving at the tribe, Yun Chuan has eaten more insects than he encountered in his entire previous life

Once dead, one ceases to exist! Just like that wild man who was just struck in the temple with a wooden stake by him; dead, he is nothing more than a pile of rotten flesh

At this moment, Yun Chuan thought angrily like this

The process of bathing is akin to peeling an egg; once the dirt on the body is softened in the water, gently lifting one corner allows for a large piece to be easily removed

The catch of fish today is truly abundant

A group of fools

As she looked, the dark area was filled with glimmering green eyes, and her mother hurried to the willow tree to search for the person who was still asleep

The howls of the wolves echoed, and they were no longer silent; however, as the flames spread outward, they fled at the first opportunity.

Yunchuan feels that he is in great need of a pair of shoes and a set of clothes. The daily routine of walking birds is inconsequential for a child, yet he still possesses a sense of shame

The sun today is indeed intense

Humans can only survive by eating insects and grass seeds in areas where wild beasts are scarce

There is nothing to fear, Yun Chuan told himself, yet the sense of despair deep within him was nearly suffocating.

As a result, no matter how this person was called, he could not be awakened. The mother held a torch and carefully examined the man. Ultimately, he had no injuries on his body; he was simply dead.

Thus, there were also bold youths who jumped into the water pit of Yun Chuan, hoping to transform themselves into the likeness of Yun Chuan

However, when these ugly individuals were looking at Yun Chuan, their gazes were also misplaced, and many people's expressions were essentially one of disdain

Upon returning home, there was no time to rest; the priority became how to store these dried fish.

On this night, everyone in the tribe learned one thing—how to take a bath

Yun Chuan did not read any emotional fluctuations from these eyes, which indicates that this guy is a thorough beast

After witnessing a saber-toothed tiger with his own eyes, Yun Chuan's heart had long since turned to stone

The thick smoke also has its benefits, as it drives away the large birds that compete with them for fish.

I always thought that being part of a hunting tribe meant a group of people wielding spears and carrying bows, gradually encircling their prey in the wilderness, then suddenly throwing their spears, shooting their arrows, and rushing in a frenzy to kill and capture the prey

At dawn, a string of dried fish swayed in the morning breeze like wind chimes, and every member of the tribe gazed at the abundance of dried fish, their eyes sparkling with light

According to my mother, this year we are to take a dozen or so girls to another tribe to exchange for the same number of girls in return

Not only did they catch fish, but they even caught a turtle that was as large as a basin.

The little wild cow huddled closely against Yun Chuan, its body trembling, while the little wild wolf continuously howled towards the wolf pack, attempting several times to rush into the darkness, but ultimately curled up at Yun Chuan's feet, emitting a series of "woo woo" sounds

Originally, there were only 264 individuals, with only 87 strong men. During the coup, one was killed by the mother, and to prevent future troubles, another was killed by herself. Now, only 85 young and strong men remain

In the evening, Yun Chuan also participated in the smoking of fish; however, unlike those of his tribe who dried the fish into jerky, he applied salt to create salted fish

Thus, the furious Yun Chuan roared loudly towards the location of the saber-toothed tiger

The tiger glanced back indifferently at the fallen torch, and only when the flames began to rise did it turn back to look at Yun Chuan through the increasingly close flames. It then leaped several times in succession, diving into the grass, creating a straight ripple, and vanished from sight

The flames illuminated the grass, and the green or yellow spots gradually faded away, leaving only two clusters of seemingly burning green light still watching the busy crowd not far away

Aww

There are many women, especially those girls who do not know how to grow up, and according to Yun Chuan's experience during childhood, it is truly a miracle that these girls can grow up. Among the children who entered infancy with him, this year, he is the only one who has survived.

The principle is clear to all; reproduction within the tribe cannot occur, as it would bring catastrophic consequences to the community

Yunchuan ignited a thick layer of withered grass on the ground that had not turned green. The wind blowing from the river quickly caused the flames to rise high.

When Yun Chuan jumped into the hot water pool, the tribespeople gathered around. They stared blankly at the child as he boiled himself in the hot water. Some young boys and girls even dipped their hands into the water to test whether Yun Chuan might be cooked.

The three geological epochs of the Ice Age, the Miocene, and the Pleistocene no longer exist

The mother kept turning her head to look at Yunchuan, noticing that they seemed to be getting along quite well, which put her at ease. She then began to smoke the fish using the method that Yunchuan had taught her.

The strong men are somewhat better off, as they generally have a short leather skirt covering their private parts. As for the younger ones, each one is like Yun Chuan, bare-bottomed.

As for prey at the level of elephants and tigers, that is something one wouldn't even dare to imagine; they are the existence at the top of the food chain

This is a very poor tribe

This instilled a sense of reverence akin to that of a deity among those dark-skinned, unkempt individuals with yellowed teeth.

During the era in which he lived, there was absolutely no possibility of such an animal existing, not at all

At last, all the dried fish were brought along, and a group of people then trudged forward, stepping on the ashes left by the fire on the grassland as they made their way to the hill

That person has died

At the very least, this is how my mother told everyone, which is a quality that a qualified politician should possess

This world still belongs to the realm of beasts, where they live joyfully and freely, ruling over the earth

However, the aroma of the grilled fish wafted far and wide, attracting many ill-intentioned hunters

However, he still felt that it was excessive to exchange a girl for a pot

The primary food for everyone surprisingly consists of insects and grass seeds, and killing a wolf is considered a feat of bravery. Those who can capture wild boars and bears are, for the most part, seen only once in over a decade

Mother stored all the dried fish in the small cave; however, before storing these dried fish, she had set a fire in the small cave

Wherever the great fire spreads, it will surely drive those terrifying hunters far away, and the thick smoke caused by the burning has already shrouded the sky

Yunchuan felt that it might be better to exchange for something with dried fish, but his mother did not even mention the idea of trading with dried fish.

Thus, when she lay down in the hot water pool, Yun Chuan heard her extremely contented moans.

The flames slowly receded, and through the golden-yellow fire, Yun Chuan saw a giant tiger

Yunchuan believes that he is not a savage

Certainly, this is the life of a savage

Kill the saber-toothed tiger, and the saber-toothed tiger will no longer exist

The turtle meat was forcibly pulled out, leaving Yun Chuan with a complete turtle shell. His mother wove a base for the turtle shell using the most resilient vines, and under Yun Chuan's direction, drilled four holes in the shell, fastening straps made of crushed vine fibers. Thus, he had a turtle shell backpack

The process of smoking fish takes a long time. Tonight, the clan members did not return to the cave; instead, they lit piles of bonfires by the river and smoked fish throughout the night

During the day, they tirelessly continued to catch fish, and in the countless puddles left behind after the river receded, there were an endless supply of fish

Yunchuan just threw a torch, scaring away the fearsome saber-toothed tiger and the wild wolves. Everyone witnessed this, and no one looked at Yunchuan with the eyes of a child anymore. Naturally, the position of the matriarch was firmly secured.

Everyone is diligently smoking fish, and not a single person is being lazy. Only by adequately preparing food can the community survive

In the case of the mother, who is only wearing a short leather skirt, the situation of others in the community is certainly even more dire

He discovered that the pair of half-foot-long fangs of this tiger were very suitable for making two daggers

Yun Chuan did not believe that a wild beast would not fear fire, so he lit another torch and with all his strength threw it towards the dry grass behind the fierce tiger

Mother is the most important supporter of Yunchuan, she knows how to heat stones and how to use stones to heat water pits

After being cleaned, the mother still looks so ugly... The elderly relatives, after being cleaned, still look just as ugly. As for those young girls who have just developed small bumps on their chests, they are also unbearably ugly.

After being cleaned with wood ash, his teeth became snow white

Yunchuan does not belong to the working class; he had his mother heat several large stones and then placed them into a water pit, which quickly heated the water in the pit.

After unanimous discussion among everyone, it was concluded that this person was frightened to death by a saber-toothed tiger

However, this effort is in vain; their dark bodies, even after being cleaned, merely turn a charred yellow.

The saber-toothed tiger is a product of which era, Yun Chuan is very clear... This creature should not have appeared in the era of Homo sapiens

If other tribes do not have as many girls, then exchange a girl for a clay pot

Yunchuan jumped into the puddle and began to wash his dirty body

When Yun Chuan emerged from the water, he transformed into a robust and spirited young boy, his entire body astonishingly fair.

In this day and age, men are responsible for hunting, as the mortality rate is exceedingly high

The earthenware pot is made by himself, and the craftsmanship is inherited from the renowned black earthenware of Tacheng. This item is far superior to the three red clay pots that are treasured in the tribe.

The sound of the saber-toothed tiger entered his ears a moment faster than his own voice

He even seriously considered setting traps to capture elephants