Chapter 5: The Best Places to Live

Hitting a roe deer with a stick, scooping fish with a ladle

There is no moon tonight

Moreover, beneath the foot of this great tree, a clear stream flows gently under a thick root wall. The stream meanders through the tree roots, leaving behind tranquil pools of varying sizes along its path, where one can see plump fish swimming leisurely, completely oblivious to Liu Jingxue's arrival

The evening glow gradually faded, and Liu Jingxue fell asleep quietly

In a posture reminiscent of ancient ancestors, Liu Jing, in a state of disarray, escaped back to a safe point near the trunk. Reluctantly, she cast a lingering glance at the beautiful scenery before her. With determination, she turned away and plunged into the still-drowsy jungle beneath her feet— for a brighter future, and to be able to enjoy the splendid view for a long time, it was time to get to work

It should resemble the state of society before the industrial age, perhaps even before the great development of agriculture. Of course, if a society far more advanced than Earth had existed thousands of years ago, it is not impossible for this place to exist as a primitive sanctuary. However, if such an advanced society existed, it should have been discovered long ago.

The night is deep and serene, with the starlight illuminating a tranquil evening

Climbing the trunk of a small hill is remarkably easy; it is just a bit tall. The thick trunk feels as solid as the ground, providing a sense of security, completely devoid of that uneasy feeling one might experience when climbing a tree. It is not much different from walking, except that sometimes one has to use all fours to move along the "ground".

It seems that the original ecology here is preserved quite well, and there are relatively few pests and diseases. Unlike the previous place, where even small trees with a trunk the thickness of an arm had tree holes the size of a toe. Young as they are, they already exhibit a posture of being worn out. This tree, despite its enormous size, remains in a vibrant youthful state, with very few dead branches, which is truly astonishing

It was a beautiful place reminiscent of a Disney animated film

Under the setting sun, Liu Jingxue leaned against the tree trunk, intoxicated

No, absolutely not.

Of course, there are also some economically-minded children who, relying on the "high-end" swings made by their fathers and brothers, exchange items that are considered precious in the eyes of children, such as marbles, cardboard, steel balls, spinning tops, paper airplanes, and many more.

The beautiful scenery is intoxicating

Never mind, let me first find a place to live here and have some fun; there will be plenty of time in the future

Liu Jingxue did not witness the scenes of multiple suns or moons depicted in novels. The pure air and the flawless night sky immediately captivated Liu Jingxue, who had awakened naturally.

When the red clouds filled the sky, Liu Jingxue, guided by the sunlight, found a beautiful and enchanting place

Joy harms the heart, anger harms the liver, fear harms the kidneys, sorrow harms the lungs, and worry harms the spleen. Will this cause any damage to my kidney function? My steps do not stop, and my mind is racing.

The adrenal glands and - diagram - book substance ... ... renal blood flow ... ... blood supply system ... ... blood return ... ... blood volume ... ... '' The flood of thoughts gradually helped Liu Jingxue to overcome his fear, and the familiar knowledge calmed his inner unease. Gradually, he stopped in his tracks, leaning against the trunk of a large tree, breathing heavily.

What a large tree

The black soil of that year must have looked like this

I want to build a sky palace that belongs to me, a Babylonian garden of my own, the most beautiful dream of mine. A spiritual Eden.

Liu Jingxue could only watch enviously from the sidelines, observing these transactions filled with childlike joy, as well as the disputes, arguments, tearing, and scuffles that arose from the quest for fairness, leading to tears. What she envied even more were the proud cheers and screams. Occasionally, someone would show a bit of kindness, allowing Liu Jingxue, who was watching with drool, to show off for a moment, but that time was always too brief. Of course, it was also relatively more beautiful.

Do we still need to make a hammock

The large tree leaning behind me, upon closer inspection, I confirmed that this is merely one of the many thick roots of this tree. As I gazed into the distance, my view was filled with roots as thick as an embrace, and there were even larger ones ahead.

I want to build a treehouse

At that time, Liu Jing thought, how wonderful it would be to use such a large tree to make a swing. How many swings could be tied to that horizontally growing branch? Back then, a swing was simply a rope tied between two suitable trees or two branches. The better ones were made by fathers or brothers who tied a stick, a washboard, or a piece of firewood with two ropes, and then one could enjoy a wave of laughter and envy.

How many years will it take for this to grow? While expressing admiration, Liu Jingxue's confidence in returning to human society diminished. Such a large tree, how far must it be from humans to grow? The technological level of this world can be imagined; if such enormous trees can survive, then the extent of human activities, the natural destroyers, can also be inferred.

"Who awakens from the great dream first?" The sudden shift in the intonation startled a flock of birds into flight, their colorful feathers contrasting against the dawn, revealing a breathtaking beauty. Liu Jingxue, standing alone on a branch, marveled at the magnificent scenery before her, yet was filled with dread at the perilous situation she faced. With trepidation, she took hesitant steps, glancing back three times, reluctant to leave, her heart heavy with sorrow and fear.

The focused gaze discovers that the current location is a place once heard of and studied, a large tree

It is a beauty that cannot be expressed in words

In any case, there is plenty of time, and on the trunk of this tree, the wrinkled areas have gradually formed fertile little flower beds over the years. The fallen bark, fallen leaves, accumulated rainwater, and dust provide ample nutrients for those fortunate seeds. The yellow essence here is even more robust than what was dug up yesterday in the book.

How can such a large tree not have a tree hole

However, where is there to live without a tree hole

The morning sunlight, accompanied by the crisp chirping of birds, awakened the slumbering Liu Jingxue. With a sweet smile, he woke up comfortably, accustomed to stretching his weary body.

Panic causes an increase in pressure within the circulatory system and disrupts the function of the adrenal endocrine system... The vacant gaze gradually focused, indicating a gradual recovery of consciousness: "Therefore, panic harms the kidneys, which indeed has a certain physiological basis, so... what a large tree."

As she watched the sun gradually set, Liu Jing deeply appreciated the boundless beauty of the sunset's essence

What a big tree

In Western medicine, there are no specific terms for these emotional and physical aspects. However, based on the situation just described, it seems that the body is in a state of stress, with a large secretion of adrenaline and constriction of peripheral blood vessels. Oh, the blood vessels in the muscles should be dilated; otherwise, I wouldn't be able to run for such a long time. It seems that I will definitely feel sore all over every day, as the creatine produced by muscle activity cannot be completely and rapidly eliminated, leading to muscle soreness. Perhaps due to the constriction of peripheral blood vessels, the brain receives sufficient blood supply, and Liu Jingxue's mind is rapidly flipping through the knowledge she has learned before, while of course, her feet do not stop moving.

It is somewhat incredible

"A Great Banyan Tree," a text studied in elementary school, introduces a solitary banyan tree that has formed a forest on its own. A tree that has created a forest relying on its own aerial roots.

Tree hole, none.

Then, he fell asleep quietly again

A massive trunk extends into a lush forest, with several old vines intertwining and connecting the surrounding branches, forming a solid foundation, resembling a seaside observation hall, before which stretches a beautiful garden

Only one decision remains

An article praising the starry sky, with poetry and prose in abundance, is by no means an exaggeration. Just as everyone harbors a personal "Brokeback Mountain" within their hearts, each individual possesses a unique starry sky of their own. It remains uncertain when this inner world will resonate with the surrounding environment, evoking emotions or perhaps even sorrow.

Fatigue gradually fades, yet peaceful sleep remains

Yet, a certain string deep within my heart has been inadvertently and quietly plucked, and then, as the melody ends and the crowd disperses, everything returns to a state of complete absence.

Indeed, there is infinite beauty at the perilous peak. While marveling at the precision and vividness of those words, I struggled to crawl for my life. This contradictory feeling gave rise to a different kind of stimulation

For an entire day, Liu Jing was excitedly climbing and eagerly searching around this large tree, seeking the land in her heart that was filled with the glow of sunset.

The starry sky before him deeply captivated Liu Jingxue, drawing him to awaken naturally. He calmly walked to the farthest point of the branches beneath his feet, quietly sat down, and simply sat there, without joy or sorrow, without thoughts or worries. He was just sitting there in pure stillness

A beautiful life begins here