Neighbors

Moreover, if he wanted to change so many things, he would have to bleed money at least a bit.

Now the two tribes are practically exchanging for each other, not only did he not lose money, but he also gained a small advantage.

After the exchange, neither the Cypress Branch Tribe nor the Rain Rising Tribe intended to stay any longer.

Zhou Zhi said gracefully to Jian Mo, "I heard that you're looking for chili peppers, Doctor Jian Mo. We'll send someone over to let you know when we have any news."

Qi Ming smiled gently, equally unwilling to back down. "We'll help too, Doctor Jian Mo, just listen to our news."

Jian Mo quickly said, "Thank you for your help."

Both of them nodded to Jian Mo, indicating that she didn't need to be so polite.

After the two tribes left, the Riverside Tribe returned to peace.

Jian Mo reached out and hugged Wu Jiong's shoulders, jumping onto his back. "I didn't expect people from two tribes to be like this."

Wu Jiong: "Those two tribes aren't that bad at all."

Jian Mo: "They've already started fighting, doesn't that mean they don't get along?"

Wu Jiong nodded. "Many people are just playing around, and they seem to have a mutual interest. The atmosphere between Zhou Zhi and Qi Ming is also quite different."

Jian Mo: "???"

Jian Mo: "Is it different from what I was thinking?!"

Wu Jiong nodded again. "Perhaps at some point, the two tribes will merge into one."

Jian Mo's mouth was agape. "No way? How did you guys figure that out? I didn't notice anything!"

Wu Jiong reached out and ruffled his head. "Back then, I liked you, but you didn't realize it for a long time, did you?"

Jian Mo opened his mouth to argue, but after thinking about it, he realized that he hadn't felt that Wu Jiong had that intention for a long time.

I can't match Wu Jiong's keen insight, so forget it.

The two tribes came and went, leaving behind large quantities of Pearl Rice and other seeds.

Jian Mo couldn't resist and asked the tribe to help clear the land, and they cleared out a large piece of land on the other side of the river.

I've accumulated a lot of fertilizer over the past six months, and it's all fermented. It's perfect for use as base fertilizer in the wasteland.

The orcs and sub-orcs in the tribe were all very strong. They didn't need Jian Mo else to help with the work; they just wanted to eat the food cooked by their families.

Jian Mo diligently prepared elaborate meals every day upon returning home. Whether it was braised pork, braised bird pieces, steamed fish, or fried shrimp, her dishes were warmly welcomed by those who came to help.

Jian Mo is especially good at making pastries, such as steamed buns and twisted rolls, which are highly praised.

Inspired by the delicious food, a considerable amount of wasteland on the opposite bank of the river has been reclaimed.

Most of it belonged to the Jian Mo family, with a smaller portion being communal farmland of the tribe and land cultivated by others.

Jian Mo led everyone in breeding and planting.

After a busy two weeks, lush seedlings sprouted in the fields on the opposite bank of the river. Compared to the original shrubs and weeds, these seedlings were particularly neat and green.

Jian Mo felt a sense of accomplishment every time she passed by the river.

This vast land will bring them a huge harvest in autumn and winter.

Although farming is tiring and the harvest isn't much more than what you can gather from the fields, the crops you grow taste much better than what you gather.

Others can tolerate it, but he can't.

He just wants to eat all kinds of delicious food, and he's willing to work hard to improve his quality of life, even if it requires a lot of effort.

That day, Jian Mo went to inspect the fields again, and upon returning, he said to Wu Jiong, "We might need to build a granary."

The food they had harvested was all piled up on the second floor.

As the harvest increased, the second floor became increasingly full. Three walls were lined with boxes, and one wall was covered with bags. The boxes were stacked up, almost forming a wall. It looked very messy, and it wasn't comfortable to live there.

Without a warehouse, their second floor would be flooded when the autumn harvest comes.

Not only is it unsightly, but it also poses a huge safety hazard when lighting charcoal braziers.

Wu Jiong had heard him mention it twice and already had a plan. "Once the weather clears up a bit more, we'll renovate the animal shed at the back with stones, using the lower level for Pack-Pack Beast and the upper level as a granary."

Jian Mo immediately said, "I think that's a good idea. We can also build another warehouse, and while we're at it, we can build a bathroom behind the kitchen."

They don't have a proper bathroom yet; they just enclose it with animal skins.

Wu Jiong agreed, "We'll replace the stones during this time, and we'll start construction once the materials are ready."

Jian Mo said enthusiastically, "I'll draw up the design first, and we'll plan a proper renovation this year!"

Chapter 109 Neighbors

Renovating and adding to a house requires a lot of raw materials, and relying solely on individuals to collect them is far too slow.

During this period, Jian Mo exchanged all the supplies she received from treating patients for building materials.

The timber for roof beams, the stones for building houses, the hardwood for charcoal making, and the limestone for making lime were all within the scope of their collection.

Besides collecting materials from outside, Jian Mo and his team would also bring home any suitable materials they saw while out and about.

If it's not on my way, then I'll go out again.

The tribespeople, seeing how hard they were working to gather materials, would often offer their help.

Today this person brings a little, tomorrow that person brings a little, and soon a huge pile of materials accumulates behind their house.

Except for the roof beams, which need to be carefully preserved in the cave, everything else can be stored in the open.

Jian Mo looked at the ever-growing pile of building materials and felt a great sense of accomplishment.

After collecting the materials for a while longer, they can start renovating the house when the weather is drier in the fall.

That day, instead of going out to gather resources, Jian Mo was at the clinic treating a sub-beastman's teeth.

Tooth wear is a relatively common problem. This sub-beastman accidentally chipped half of his tooth while biting into a hard nut, exposing the bleeding tooth root inside.

Jian Mo tried to treat him, but when all else failed, she gave him water with anesthetic and pulled out the tooth.

If this tooth isn't extracted, it might become infected and inflamed later.