Chapter 362 Forging a machete
Lin Qian’s heart skipped a beat. Although she knew that turtles were usually gentle, the huge turtle in front of her still made her feel quite pressured.

The turtle’s slow movements now seemed unusually powerful, and every step seemed to be approaching her.

Lin Qian took a deep breath and tried to calm herself down.

She didn’t want to disturb the turtles; after all, they were the natives of the island, and she didn’t want to bring any harm to them because of her own reasons.

So she gently put down the stone in her hand, slowly backed away, trying to keep a distance from the turtle.

However, the turtle didn’t seem to have any intention of letting her go and still moved firmly in her direction.

Lin Qian felt helpless. She knew she couldn’t keep retreating like this, otherwise she would probably fall into the sea or hit a reef.

Just then, she suddenly thought of a solution.

She noticed that the turtle’s head seemed swollen, perhaps it was stuck or injured.

So she carefully reached out her hand and tried to touch the turtle’s head to see if she could help it solve the problem.

The turtle was obviously a little uneasy about Lin Qian’s approach, but it did not attack. It just stared at her quietly with its eyes full of wisdom.

Lin Qian gently stroked the turtle’s head, trying to find out where the problem was.

After some effort, she finally found that the turtle’s head was stuck on a small reef, preventing it from moving freely.

Lin Qian forcefully moved the reef away from the turtle’s head. The turtle seemed to sense her kindness and began to move slowly.

It looked at Lin Qian with its grateful eyes, then slowly crawled back into the sea.

Lin Qian looked at the turtle’s figure getting farther and farther away, and felt an inexplicable emotion in her heart.

She realized that on this deserted island, every life was worthy of respect.

She decided to be more careful during future expeditions to avoid causing unnecessary harm to the creatures on the island.

She picked up the stone that had been put down and prepared to return to Meng Chao.

However, when she turned around, she found a snake behind her! The snake was colorful and obviously poisonous.

Lin Qian’s heartbeat quickened again. She knew she had to stay calm, otherwise she would most likely be bitten by the snake.

She backed away slowly, trying to keep some distance from the snake.

At the same time, she observed the surrounding environment with the corner of her eye, looking for tools to dodge or fight back.

However, the snake did not seem to intend to let her go. It swam slowly and gradually approached Lin Qian.

Just then, Lin Qian heard Meng Chao’s cry.

She knew she couldn’t just let the snake attack her, so she plucked up her courage, picked up a stone, and threw it hard at the snake.

The stone hit the snake’s head accurately, and the snake suddenly lost its sense of direction and began to swim in panic.

Lin Qian took the opportunity to turn around and run away. She knew that she had to return to Meng Chao as soon as possible, otherwise she would likely be in danger again.

She ran all the way and finally returned to Meng Chao’s sight.

When Meng Chao saw her panting and pale, he immediately realized that she was in danger.

“Lin Qian, what’s wrong with you? Are you in any danger?” Meng Chao asked with concern.

Lin Qian forced a smile, trying to calm Meng Chao’s worries, but her voice was still trembling: “It’s okay, I just… encountered a snake. But I killed it, so it should be fine.”

Meng Chao’s expression immediately turned serious when he heard this: “Snake? Where is it? It’s delicious.”

Meng Chao didn’t expect that there were snakes on this island.

This is a good thing!
As his fan, Lin Qian should have seen him eat snake meat.

Lin Qian was a little surprised when she heard Meng Chao mention that snakes were “delicious”.

Although she knew that Meng Chao had extensive experience in surviving in the wild, his reaction at this moment still surprised her.

“Meng Chao, you…you mean, you want to eat snakes?” Lin Qian asked tentatively, with a hint of uncertainty in her tone.

Meng Chao nodded, his eyes gleaming with excitement: “Yes, the snakes here should be wild, and the meat should be very delicious.

Moreover, snake meat is rich in protein and various nutrients, which is a rare supplement for our current situation.”

When Lin Qian heard this, a complex emotion surged in her heart.

Although she understood the choice Meng Chao made for survival, she still found it hard to accept the thought of eating the colorful snake that had once posed a huge threat to her.

“But… that snake is poisonous. Are you sure you can eat it?” Lin Qian couldn’t help but confirm again.

Meng Chao smiled slightly, seemingly unconcerned about Lin Qian’s worries: “Don’t worry, I have experience in dealing with venomous snakes. As long as I remove the snake’s head and internal organs, peel off the snake skin, and cook it properly, the toxins will be removed and you can enjoy the delicious taste.”

Lin Qian looked at Meng Chao’s confident look. Although she still felt a little reluctant, she also knew that this was not the time to dwell on these things.

She took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down, then nodded: “Okay, since you said so, I believe you.

However, you must be careful when handling it, and be careful not to get hurt by the snake venom.”

Meng Chao nodded to show that he understood. He turned and walked towards the place where Lin Qian had encountered the snake before, and began to look for the snake that Lin Qian had hit with the stone.

After a while, he found the snake’s body and began to deal with it skillfully.

Lin Qian watched silently from the side, feeling mixed emotions.

She is very afraid of snakes, but she is also curious about whether snake meat tastes good.

Lin Qian stood aside, following Meng Chao’s movements closely. She saw him skillfully peeling off the snake’s skin, removing the internal organs and head. He was cautious with every step, fearing that he would accidentally get contaminated by the snake venom.

Although Lin Qian had a deep fear and aversion to snakes, she had to admit that Meng Chao was indeed an expert in dealing with these things. “Meng Chao, have you really eaten a lot of snakes?” Lin Qian couldn’t help but ask, with a hint of curiosity and nervousness in her voice.

Meng Chao looked up at her and smiled: “Yes, to survive in the wild, sometimes you have to rely on these to replenish your energy.

Snake meat is actually very delicious, especially wild snakes, which are tender and have an excellent taste. “

As he spoke, Meng Chao had already cleaned the processed snake meat and started to make a fire to prepare for cooking.

Lin Qian looked at the gradually jumping flames on the fire, and the complicated emotions in her heart became stronger and stronger.

She wanted to taste the legendary snake meat, but was afraid that she could not overcome her fear of snakes.

“Lin Qian, do you want to try it too?” Meng Chao suddenly asked, holding a piece of roasted snake meat in his hand and handing it to Lin Qian.

Lin Qian was stunned for a moment, looking at the piece of snake meat with tempting color and fragrant aroma, and her heart couldn’t help but waver.

But she still shook her head and forced a smile: “No, I’m still a little scared. You eat, I’ll just watch you eat.”

Meng Chao didn’t force it after hearing this, but just nodded: “Okay, then I’ll bake something else for you after I finish eating.”

As he spoke, Meng Chao began to taste the snake meat in his hand.

He ate with gusto, occasionally letting out exclamations of satisfaction.

As Lin Qian looked at him, her curiosity grew stronger, but she still tried to restrain herself and did not take that step.

At this moment, Meng Chao suddenly stopped what he was doing and turned to look at Lin Qian: “Lin Qian, sometimes fear is just a barrier in our hearts. Only by truly facing it and overcoming it can we become stronger. Just like this snake, although it looks scary, as long as we master the right method, we can turn it into a delicious meal.”

Lin Qian was touched when she heard this. She understood that Meng Chao was not only talking about the snake, but also about all the difficulties and challenges she encountered on the deserted island.

Only by truly facing and overcoming it can she survive in this unknown land.

“You’re right.” Lin Qian took a deep breath and finally made up her mind, “I also want to taste what this snake meat tastes like.”

As he spoke, Lin Qian walked to the fire, picked up a piece of roasted snake meat, and took a careful bite.

At that moment, she seemed to feel unprecedented courage and strength. Although the taste of snake meat was a bit strange, she still tried to chew it, trying to taste its deliciousness.

Meng Chao looked at Lin Qian and smiled with relief.

“How is it? Is it delicious?” Meng Chao asked directly.

Lin Qian savored the snake meat in her mouth. It was an experience she had never had before. The meat was delicate and slightly tough, with an indescribable deliciousness, which was in stark contrast to her previous fear of snakes.

She swallowed slowly, nodded, and answered honestly: “It’s very special, and tastes better than I thought. Thank you, Meng Chao, for giving me the courage to try it.”

Meng Chao smiled even more brightly when he heard this, with admiration in his eyes: “See, for many things, you can only know their true appearance after experiencing them yourself.

Life on a desert island is difficult, but it is also full of unexpected opportunities and rewards.”

Lin Qian felt the same way. She looked at Meng Chao with a determined light in her eyes. “Yes, I will try my best to overcome my fear and face every challenge on the deserted island with you.”

As they ate and talked, Lin Qian gradually relaxed and her fear of snake meat dissipated a lot.

After eating, Meng Chao began to forge the iron products to make machetes.

You can make a simple clamp by folding a wooden stick.

Then, Meng Chao picked out the iron products.

It’s already burning red, and sparks will fly if you hit it with a stone.

Lin Qian watched intently from the side, she was deeply attracted by Meng Chao’s focused expression and skillful movements. Although she knew nothing about forging, she could feel the ancient wisdom and perseverance behind this skill.

“Meng Chao, your skill in forging machetes is really great, just like a real craftsman.” Lin Qian praised sincerely.

Meng Chao smiled slightly, beads of sweat on his forehead glittering in the sun. “Thank you for the compliment. These are just some basic survival skills. On a deserted island, we have to learn to use all available resources and make our own tools.”

As the forging progressed, the iron block gradually became flat and took the shape of a machete. Meng Chao stopped from time to time to check the flatness and hardness of the blade, and through repeated hammering and adjustments, he ensured that the machete was both sharp and durable.

Lin Qian couldn’t help much, but she didn’t sit idle. She started looking for more iron ore and materials that could be used to make other tools. She knew that on this deserted island, every resource was crucial.

After several hours of hard work, Meng Chao finally completed the forging of the machete.

“This knife looks really good. Can it be used after polishing it?” Lin Qian said with admiration.

Meng Chao smiled slightly, and then went to look for a suitable stone to sharpen the machete.

After searching around for a while, Meng Chao finally found a stone with a relatively fine texture and a certain degree of roughness. He took the stone back to Lin Qian, sat on the ground, and began to carefully polish the newly forged machete.

Lin Qian also came over and squatted aside, watching quietly. She saw Meng Chao holding the machete and the stone steadily in his hands, rubbing the blade back and forth rhythmically. Each stroke made the blade brighter and sharper. The “rustling” sound made by the friction was particularly clear on this quiet deserted island.

“Polishing is a technical job. If the strength or angle is not controlled well, the knife might be ruined, right?” Lin Qian asked curiously.

Meng Chao responded while grinding the knife attentively: “Of course not. If you grind it too hard, the blade will be damaged. If the angle is wrong, the knife will not be sharp enough and will not work well.”

After a long period of polishing, the machete finally looked brand new in Meng Chao’s hands. Under the sunlight, the blade gleamed with a cold light, revealing a reassuring power. Meng Chao stood up, swung the machete a few times, feeling its weight and feel, and a satisfied smile appeared on his face.

“With this knife, it will be much more convenient for us to move around the island in the future. Whether we are cutting some branches to build a shelter or using it for self-defense, it will be no problem.” Meng Chao said as he handed the machete to Lin Qian.

Lin Qian carefully took the machete. It felt heavy in her hand. She tried to swing it. Although her movements were a little unfamiliar, she could feel the knife’s ease in use. “It’s really handy. Now we can do more.”

The two discussed it and decided to go to the more densely wooded areas on the island first, hoping to find more useful resources, such as thick branches and broad leaves suitable for building shelters.

They walked deeper into the woods, with thick fallen leaves under their feet, making a rustling sound, as if the deserted island was telling its own story. As they walked, Lin Qian suddenly discovered that under a big tree not far ahead, there were several strange-looking plants, with broad and thick leaves, showing a dark green color, with a little fluff on them.

“Meng Chao, what kind of plants are those? I feel like I’ve never seen them before.” Lin Qian said, pointing at the plants.

(End of this chapter)