Rebirth, end of the world, time travel, escape famine, make money!

Since the end of the world, Liu Xiaolu has consumed a lot of the cooked food in her space.

Basically, she would secretly take out meat buns or some other cooked food every day for her family to enjoy. After traveling through time, she only spent money and never received any, and the stock was decreasing every day.

In any case, there were some foods they couldn't give to Xiaomei because they were too new and they were afraid the child would let slip.

Now that there is meat, I can openly give Xiaomei more meat.

Because of their love for Xiaomei, the Liu family could not let her eat the delicious food they had in stock.

Now, let’s give her more of the meat we get at home.

They can eat meat whenever they want, but they can't eat too well, after all, everyone eats the same food.

It would be unacceptable for them to have rosy cheeks while fleeing famine.

The people in their family have always looked fatter than others, and they have finally lost some weight in the past few months, so they don’t look so out of place anymore.

Try not to make the gap too big to avoid arousing suspicion.

After that, they walked for another three days. At this point, they had no water to cook. They relied on the pears they had collected earlier to replenish their water and eat some dry food to fill their stomachs.

Finally, they walked for another two days, and just when they were in despair, they luckily found mountain stream water in a cave. Although the water was very little, they finally breathed a sigh of relief, at least they could survive.

After everyone had drunk enough water, the mountain stream water quickly seeped out again.

The water was small, but it seeped out continuously. They also got some water to wash their faces first.

After washing away the dust from days of trekking, everyone's faces showed a long-lost sense of comfort and ease.

The sunlight shines through the cracks at the entrance of the cave, sprinkling on the water surface in patches, adding a bit of warmth and vitality to this dark space.

Village chief Hu stood aside, looking at everyone working busy and orderly, his heart filled with satisfaction.

There is water at last.

"Let's camp here for one more day. We don't know when we'll encounter water next time. Let's wait for the mountain stream water to seep out and take turns filling up our water bags before setting off again!"

There is only one ox left on the ox cart, which is still barely holding on and being driven up the mountain. The previous oxen did not hold on for long and died one after another. Their meat had long been made into jerky by the village chief's family.

No matter what, cattle are a rare species and people will not sell or eat them unless it is absolutely necessary.

However, the ox-drawn carts and the large vats on the carts that could not be taken away along the way were abandoned.

The remaining cow was also very thirsty. This time it finally drank enough and felt it had recovered a lot of strength. Maybe it would walk faster later.

As night fell, a bonfire was lit in the cave. The flickering flames illuminated the tired but determined faces.

Village Chief Hu gathered everyone in a circle. He cleared his throat and said in a steady voice, "We have passed the most difficult section, but we cannot let our guard down. Maybe we will have enough water later, or maybe it will take a long time to find water. Our goal is to cross this seemingly insurmountable mountain range, and everything ahead is unknown. I hope everyone will not be confused by the scenery in front of us, as the road ahead is still very dangerous. We will camp here tonight and be vigilant to prevent attacks from wild animals."

Hearing this, a firm response came from the crowd, and everyone nodded in agreement.

Some people suggested strengthening night patrols, while others suggested using this time to make some simple self-defense tools.

Village Chief Hu listened to everyone's opinions one by one and made detailed arrangements.

In the following time, they collected wild vegetables and hunted small animals near the cave. At the same time, they took advantage of the concealment of the cave and made some simple traps to prevent accidents.

When night falls, the campfire is always filled with laughter and the scene is very warm.

At this time, happiness is really simple. All they need is food and drink.

On the second morning, everyone's water bags were filled with water.

Village Chief Hu announced: "Everyone, get ready and continue on!"

So, the group embarked on a new journey with full of hope and determination.

They know that the road ahead may still be long and full of unknowns.

But it is these unknowns and challenges that make them cherish their friendship more and make their steps more firm and powerful.

In the vast wilderness, they seemed to have become an invincible team, marching forward courageously towards their destination.

In this way, more than half a month had passed since the group entered the mountains.

As we go deeper into the mountains, the road behind us becomes more dangerous. In the deep mountains and old forests, few people can walk for so long while hunting.

Village Chief Hu is becoming more cautious every day, always reminding everyone to pay attention to the movements around them.

Especially the men who are responsible for leading the way and providing cover must always be vigilant and immediately notify others if anything goes wrong.

The people who were previously injured by wild boars have almost recovered. After all, they were only external injuries and not serious.

In the following time, they never encountered wild boars or other large animals. During this period, they encountered small animals, some monkeys and some birds. Of course, there were also many snakes and insects, but these did not have much impact on them.

The old doctor in the village who knew about herbs also used the herbs he collected to make some anti-snake and insect medicine packs for everyone. Now everyone no longer has to worry about being bothered by snakes, insects, rats and ants, and can walk smoothly.

With Village Chief Hu's daily reminders, everyone became more cautious as time went on.

After walking for another five days, they had reached the top of the col and could clearly see the peaks towering on both sides.

As the sun broke through the clouds and shone on the downhill path, they set out on a new journey.

The mountain road gradually became steeper and slippery, and every step required caution.

Along the way, wild flowers were blooming and birds were singing. They passed through a dense forest. The trees gradually became sparse and the view became wider.

The lush grassland and the rolling hills in the distance are completely different from the previous mountains and hills, with a sense of tranquility and peace.

Looking from afar, walking forward and downward, leading to the other side of the mountain, there is smoke in the distance and you can't see the specific situation. You can only feel the vastness of the distance and your own insignificance.

Village chief Hu asked everyone to find a place to spend the night on the top of the mountain. There were many trees on the top of the mountain. After looking around, they did not find any caves suitable for spending the night. They could only settle for the next best thing and look for other sheltered places to spend the night.

Finally, we found a large rocky hill on one side of the mountain top. There was a large rock hanging on the edge of the cliff, and on the other side were some smaller rocks interlaced on the ground. It was a good place to rest.

Village Chief Hu stood on the rocky hill, looked around, and thought to himself.

Although this place is not as warm as the cave, it is rare to have a relatively sheltered place on such a cold and windy night.

He turned to the villagers who followed him and said, "Look, although this place is simple, it can at least block the wind. Let's camp here."

Village Chief Hu arranged: "It is safer to lean against this big rock. Find some small rocks in front and on the left and right to serve as cover. Arrange people to guard these three directions at night. Try to hide behind the rocks for the night."

Upon hearing this, the villagers nodded in agreement, and some had already begun to move small stones to clear out a relatively flat area so that everyone could sit or lie down more comfortably.

Several young and strong men worked together to secure the large rock hanging on the edge of the cliff more firmly, in case the wind blew at night and the rock became loose and hurt someone.

As the sky gradually darkened, Village Chief Hu took out a tinder from his backpack, lit a few torches, and inserted them into the cracks between the rocks.

Suddenly, the originally dim rocky hill was shrouded in soft light, adding a sense of warmth and security.

He also reminded everyone: "When you cook in the forest, you still have to be careful with fire. There are dead branches and leaves everywhere. If we are not careful and it catches fire, we may not be able to escape."

As night fell, the villagers sat together, each doing their own things.

For the past ten days or so, everyone has been basically traveling non-stop without much rest.

After each family had made their arrangements, the men couldn't wait to go and take a look around. For the next ten days, no one had extra time to go out hunting, and they just picked up wild vegetables and fruits when they came across them.

Village chief Hu also knew that everyone had little food left, even though they had been given wild boar meat and chestnuts before.

For the next ten days or so, there was only outflow and no inflow, and everyone had very little food left, so they must have been quite nervous.

The village chief repeatedly reminded everyone to walk around in groups, not to go too far, and to be sure to pay attention to safety.

Liu Caixia and Xiaolu brought Liu Caiyun with them this time, while Liu's father and mother stayed here to help with cooking and take care of Xiaomei.

Xiaomei is now very familiar with them and has become much more cheerful. She can say a few words to each of them.

Seeing that Liu Caiyun was not taking her with her, she did not make a fuss about going with her, but obediently went with Liu's mother to pick vegetables.

"Grandma, let me help you pick the vegetables!"

"Xiaolu is so nice, thank you for helping grandma pick vegetables!"

Liu's mother is a modern grandmother, not the ancient grandmothers who favor boys over girls. She is very familiar with praising such a cute child.

"Hey, you're welcome!"

Under the influence of their family, Xiaomei became more and more polite and generous.

Her well-behaved and sensible appearance also pleased Liu's mother, who quietly peeled a candy and gave it to her.

"grandmother!"

Xiaomei felt the sweet taste in her mouth and looked up at Liu's mother, wanting to say something.

Mother Liu made a shushing gesture and said, "Xiaomei, be good. Don't say anything and don't ask anything. Got it? In the future, if you encounter something like this, you can only eat it with our family members. You can't tell anyone else about it. You must keep it a secret! After all, we have good things at home that we can't let outsiders know about.

After all, there are not many good things. What if someone asks you for something, or offers you something in exchange for it, and you don’t want to give it to them, you are bound to offend that person.

Besides, if other people see us eating delicious food, they will inevitably have bad thoughts! "

"Grandma, I know. If they want to get something, they will come and snatch our things. If we don't give them anything, they will beat us. That's how grandma was beaten to death!"

Xiaomei knew all this of course. She picked up the wild vegetables with her little hands and threw away the dirtiest leaves on the outside.

When I thought of my grandma, my eyes became moist unconsciously.

But she didn't want her grandmother to see her sad and didn't want to make her grandmother worry.

Her grandmother and her family were very kind to her, and she secretly thought that she would be nice to them in the future.

How could Liu's mother not feel what she was thinking? She could only pretend not to know and comfort her.

"Xiaomei, you are a sensible child. Grandma hopes that you can be happy every day. Don't worry so much. Children who think too much will not grow taller!"

"Grandma, I get it. I like being with you. I feel very happy every day. I am really happy."

Xiaomei is so sensible at such a young age that it makes people feel distressed. It is said that children who have experienced hardships mature early. This statement is applicable in any era, at least it is true for most people.

Liu Caixia took Liu Caiyun and Xiaolu and trotted all the way to another hill. They also saw the villagers going to the hill in the opposite direction.

The mountains on the other side were much lower. The mountains on the side they went to were very high, closer to the south, and the trees seemed more lush.

The three of them really didn't want to be with the villagers. There were only so many resources in the mountains, and if everyone went in the same direction, they would get much less.

Although the mountains here are taller and more luxuriant, Liu Caixia and Liu Caiyun will definitely have no problem protecting themselves, so they just want to see if they can gain something different.

Liu Caixia carried Xiaolu on her back as she traveled through the mountains and forests, trying to keep up with her speed, which was much faster than walking by herself.

Xiaolu lay on Liu Caixia's warm back, her little hands tightly grasping the corner of Liu Caixia's clothes, her heart full of curiosity and excitement about the unknown.

In the mountains and forests, the sun shines through the dense treetops, casting dappled shadows. The air is filled with a fresh scent mixed with soil and leaves, and occasionally one can hear the cheerful singing of birds in the distance. All of this makes Xiao Lu feel both novel and interesting.

"Mom, I feel like the top of the mountain is getting colder and colder?" Xiao Lu couldn't help but ask, with a hint of confusion and expectation in her voice.

Liu Caixia smiled slightly, looked back at her daughter's tender face, and said gently: "Because the mountains here are higher and the trees are more lush, it will definitely be getting colder. When you go back at night, you must find some warm clothes to change into."

After running for about half an hour, the sky was getting dark and we didn't encounter any fruit trees along the way.

There are really few fruit trees on the top of the mountain. There are more vegetation and towering trees covering the foot. Perhaps because the altitude is too high, no useful fruit trees were found.

A little disappointed.

As the altitude gradually increases, the scenery between the mountains and forests becomes more and more spectacular.

Huge ancient trees stand tall, with vines entwined among them, as if it were a maze carefully arranged by nature.

Liu Caixia and the other two walked while carefully observing their surroundings, looking for anything that might be useful.

"Look, is that a rose hip over there?"

Liu Caixia suddenly pointed at a tree not far away and shouted excitedly.

The tree is full of red fruits, exuding an enticing fragrance.

She carefully put Xiao Lu down and climbed up the tree nimbly to pick the fruits.

After a while, Liu Caixia returned to the ground with a bag full of wild fruits.

Xiao Lu couldn't wait to take one and took a bite. Her mouth was immediately filled with sweetness, which made her squint her eyes and smile as bright as a flower.

"This is so sweet!" Xiao Lu exclaimed as she ate.

"Of course, this is a gift from nature, pure and wild, and already ripe, so of course it's delicious. But there aren't many, so pick them all and take them home. Just treat them as fruit."

Liu Caixia smiled and touched her daughter's head, her heart filled with satisfaction and happiness.