Chapter 350, The Day Before the Rainy Season 

Translator: Silavin

 

After finishing breakfast, Su Bai returned to the second floor, preparing for tomorrow’s rainy season.

 

He looked out the window and noticed the weather had already changed. The Sun was no longer blazing.

 

Of course, it had not changed dramatically right away. However, there were clearly dark clouds gathering.

 

He could feel the strong winds even from the second floor, and could see the trees outside being swayed by it.

 

Dust and leaves were floating in the air, giving others the feeling that a storm was imminent.

 

“Is it always like this before the rainy season?” Su Bai asked.

 

“Yes, Shaman. It’s always like this the day before the rainy season starts. The difference will be even starker by evening.” Yu Ying nodded.

 

In previous years, at this time, she would always hide inside the wooden house, not daring to go out.

 

“Come on, let’s go out and take a look.” Su Bai wanted to experience the weather outside.

 

“Yes,” Yu Ying nodded, following behind him down the stairs.

 

As soon as Su Bai and his companion reached the first floor, they found the wind was stronger than he had imagined, with sand almost getting into their eyes.

 

The first floor was still empty, as they had yet to recruit suitable people to work there.

 

Everything had to be planned slowly. Choosing people could not be done carelessly. After all, this was going to be the Administrative Department.

 

Yu Ying raised her hand to shield her eyes, softly saying, “Shaman, the wind is so strong, we need to be careful.”

 

Su Bai squinted his eyes and nodded, asking, “Will the wind continue to be this strong? Is it like this when it rains?”

 

“It only blows like this today. After today, it will be far weaker. Only the occasional gust of wind,” Yu Ying loudly called out.

 

Due to the strong wind, they had to raise their voices to be heard. Otherwise, the wind would drown them out.

 

“I see,” Su Bai nodded, scanning the Tribe’s surroundings.

 

He noticed that despite the strong wind and many dark clouds above, the Tribe’s people were unperturbed.

 

Everyone was busy with their own work, completely unaffected by the weather conditions.

 

The people of the Tribe were still amazed by the sudden eruption of over ten cement houses.

 

These cement houses were all very close to where Su Bai lived, separated only by a large plaza.

 

Behind the cement houses were the wooden houses, which looked particularly small behind these large cement structures.

 

“Shaman, you haven’t checked on the sheep and cattle yet. Shall we go look?” Yu Ying suggested. She usually did this first thing after waking up, but due to her insomnia last night and waking up late today, she had not gone.

 

“Sure/” Su Bai nodded, leading the way toward the Tribe’s entrance.

 

Several minutes later, Su Bai arrived at the livestock pens, wanting to see how the animals they had brought back from the Hunting Ground were doing.

 

*Baa~*

*Moo~*

 

Though the sheep and cattle were penned separately, they all called out collectively upon seeing Su Bai approach.

 

Since Su Bai had tamed them, they felt affectionate toward him and thus called out.

 

*Meow~* Meanwhile, Rolly crouched on Su Bai’s shoulder, watching those animals calling out below.

 

“What are you meowing about? It is as if you understand them.” Su Bai smiled at Rolly.

 

*Meow!* Rolly let out a prideful meow, then jumped down from his shoulder and began strolling around the Tribe on its own.

 

With its proud head held high and light steps, it looked like it was on patrol.

 

“Shaman, they seem to have grown bigger.” Yu Ying said.

 

“Yeah, they’ve grown a little. Without predators chasing after them, and with little need for exercise, just eating and sleeping all day, how could they not get fat?” Su Bai smiled.

 

“Though, they’ll probably get thinner once the rainy season comes,” Yu Ying said, her fox ears twitching.

 

“Have we dried the hay as instructed?” Su Bai asked.

 

“Yes, we’ve stored up quite a lot, enough to fill half a wooden house.” Yu Ying nodded.

 

Su Bai blinked his black eyes, saying with satisfaction, “That’s good. They won’t have to eat only dried hay during the rainy season. We can also give them freshly cut grass from nearby once they grow again.”

 

After all, this was not the snow season. Greenery could still be seen everywhere, they just could not go too far to get them.

 

“I understand,” Yu Ying nodded.

 

“Also, tell our Tribesmen to hurry and gather more firewood from the forest today.” Su Bai instructed.

 

Because once the rainy season arrives, the rain would pour, and many places would become like vast seas. The trees would all be soaked by rain, and if they did not gather firewood in advance, there would be no fuel for fires later.

 

Almost all food in the Tribe needed fire for cooking. They were also needed for warmth too. They could not do without firewood, and once the trees were wet, they would not be able to use them until they dried. Yet, during the rainy season, how long do they need to dry?

 

Although they had prepared some in advance, it was still not enough. So, on the last day, most of the Tribesmen should go and collect wood.

 

“Yes,” Yu Ying nodded.

 

“Also have someone take the sheep and cattle to the forest for one last feast. They won’t be able to go out once the rainy season arrives.” Su Bai added.

 

“Alright,” Yu Ying said softly.

 

Su Bai looked up at the sky and asked, “Have all the Animal Hide been processed? Today’s the last day. If they’re not processed, they’ll go to waste.”

 

Animal Hides needed to be processed, tanned. Otherwise they could not be kept for long.

 

“They’re all processed and can be brought in today, so don’t worry, Shaman.” Yu Ying said.

 

“Good, let’s go check on the sweet potatoes. I can use my Shaman Technique on them today.” Su Bai said quietly.

 

He did this every day. Why waste any opportunity when he could speed up the growth of crops?

 

“Yes, let’s go!” Yu Ying happily followed behind.

 

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