Chapter 978 Edward Newgate (2)
Several thin figures walked out of the woods one after another.
They were alert and nervous, huddled together hesitantly. The child in the lead looked the oldest and took the initiative to step forward.
"We didn't mean to disturb you." He said nervously, "We just...just..."
He suddenly bent down to the three people and said, "I would like you to teach us how to hunt and catch fish."
Yun's mother was startled, but she still stood in front of Yun Ci. After hearing the child's words, she was stunned for a moment and turned to look at Yun's father hesitantly.
These children are not as lucky as Yun Ci. Their parents all died at the hands of pirates, and now they can only survive on themselves.
Yun's mother couldn't help but think, if she and Yun's father also died at the hands of pirates one day, and Xiaobao became like this, then... what should she do?
"Let us take care of these children."
Yun's mother suddenly whispered to Yun's father.
The moment the couple's eyes met, Dad Yun understood what his wife was thinking.
Father Yun hesitated for a moment, then took two steps forward and said, "Come with me, kids. I'll teach you how to catch fish."
In this era where they don’t know how long they can survive, they want to find companions for their children.
The children looked at each other and showed some relief on their faces.
The children came to Yunba, followed his example, rolled up their tattered trouser legs, and slowly went down to the river.
Yun's mother was dealing with the rabbits on the side, and Yun Ci squatted beside her and watched them catch fish.
"Xiaobao is not tall enough now, so you can't go into the river." Yun's mother reminded, "Otherwise you will be washed away by the water, and Mom and Dad won't be able to find you."
Yun Ci said maturely: "Mom, I am not a child anymore, I won't go into the water rashly."
Her little adult look made Yun Ma laugh.
"Well, our Xiaobao is already a big boy."
The children in the river gradually laughed and made more noises. They splashed around in the water, trying to catch fish with their whole bodies. They actually caught one once, but the fish escaped in the end because they didn't have enough strength, but at least it was useful.
After everyone was tired of catching the fish, a group of children, under the guidance of Yun's father, threw the fish back into the river.
"Although children of your age shouldn't use knives..." Dad Yun sighed as usual, squatted by the river, and began to teach them how to handle the fish, "Cut open the fish's belly and take out the internal organs..."
Yun Ci looked at the group of children, thoughtfully.
"That's it for today."
After Yun's father said this, Yun Ci walked over.
"Would you like to come with us? We have seasonings that can grill fish deliciously."
The children, holding the fish and smiling, looked at Yun Ci, and then all looked at their older brother.
The leading boy agreed without hesitation.
They had been keeping an eye on the Yun Ci family for a long time, and because they knew they were not bad people, they dared to take the initiative to come forward and seek help.
He also wanted his younger brothers and sisters who lived with him to taste the delicious grilled fish.
As the number of people increases, the noise of the activities will become louder, but Yun Ci goes out every day to check the situation. Knowing that there are no pirates on the island now, it doesn't matter if they are a little unrestrained.
Tonight is quite lively.
They built a larger fire and roasted the fish skewered on sticks by the fire.
There was a pot on the small fire nearby, with rabbit meat and wild vegetable soup bubbling in it.
Fresh grilled fish tastes great with just a sprinkle of salt.
The children's faces were greasy after eating the fish, and they ate every fish bone clean before they were willing to throw it away.
After eating the grilled fish, there is also a bowl of hot broth.
Even though it is served in a broken bowl, you might still scratch your mouth if you are not careful.
It's too late tonight.
The next day, Dad Yun collected some rags, which Mom Yun sewed together and Dad Yun built into a tent for the children to use.
Rags will not keep out the rain, but you can lay a straw mat on them.
The children's tasks today include catching fish and mowing the grass.
The fresh grass needs to be dried before it can be woven. Fortunately, it did not rain during the drying period.
Yun Ci was on her way to hunt as usual, and she wandered around a town that still existed but was very dilapidated.
The people there are still surviving, although they are often harassed by pirates, but they also rely on some pirates to earn berries.
There is no shortage of pirates in the town. They drink and travel around the town wantonly and arrogantly.
Yun Ci sometimes wondered, this poor country - oh no, it's an island where the country has been destroyed, is the wine in such a poor place really delicious?
She sat on a high branch, looking at the dilapidated town that was bustling again, and her thoughts became clearer and clearer.
She wanted to gather all those children together, train them into fighting force, and rebuild a country on this small island.
Yun Ci didn't have any particularly great ideas, she just didn't want to live in such a chaotic place.
For my own future and for my parents.
Yunci jumped between the branches.
Over the past few years, she has successfully figured out what edible fruits and wild vegetables are on the island.
Yun Ci planted a large area of crops in the space. Every day, she would go in to collect some wild vegetables and fruits, and then hunt some meat in the woods outside.
Children have big appetites, but they can catch fish and dig wild vegetables by themselves, so they are not difficult to raise.
"Sister Xiaobao, you're back."
"Ah."
Yun Ci, who returned with a full load, placed her prey on the river bank.
That night, Yun Ci told everyone about his idea of "driving out the pirates and human traffickers".
Yun's father and mother had no idea where their three-year-old daughter got such great confidence.
They were a little worried:
"Xiaobao, mom and dad know you are very capable, but you are only three years old. If you have such thoughts, why not wait until you are older?"
"I didn't say to fight back right now, mom." Yun Ci said seriously, "I meant to gather our partners and start training now, and then start attacking when we have enough strength..."
The children, who already disliked and hated pirates because their homes were destroyed by them, were very interested in Yun Ci's proposal.
They all recommended themselves, wanting to join the training and avenge their parents one day.
"You all want to train together?"
The children, ranging from 8 years old to 2 or 3 years old, all nodded.
"We also want to avenge our parents!"
"That's right! Get those damn pirates out!"
Their eyes burned with intense hatred towards the pirates.
Yun Ci pondered for a moment, but ultimately said nothing.
In this day and age, pirates are indeed not good people.
If you encounter someone doing evil, just kill him.
"Then let's start training!"
Yun Ci clenched her little fist, stood up suddenly, and waved her fist towards the sky. Her voice was childish but firm.
"Let's ask the other kids if they want to join us!"
"Everyone, let's work together to turn this island into a place where we can live in peace!"
"oh--!"