Even if refused, it was impossible to stop the enthusiastic tribesmen. The day after Da Jiao returned, bundles and bundles of grass were piled up in front of Shu Yue's house, almost burying the house. These were all cut by the tribesmen when they had free time.
It didn't take much; if each person helped cut two bundles, even if only a small portion of the tribesmen helped, the quantity would be considerable.
No one knew how Shu Yue felt when she opened the door and saw a bundle of grass fall out. She felt complex emotions mixed with gratitude. These were her tribesmen.
With Da Jiao's food source secured, her heart felt more at ease. She no longer went out, closed the door, and returned to her room to sleep. Because there was too much grass outside, she would figure out where to put it when Wen Te returned.
...
The house was buried in grass. This was the first thought that flashed through the minds of Wen Te and the others returning from cutting grass.
"These are what the tribesmen secretly put at the door," Shu Yue said.
Wen Te guessed it, paused for a moment, and then said, "Everyone is very kind."
She had expected to be busy for a few days, but to have enough food in just one day, and even have extra, was everyone's contribution.
Leite was not surprised at all. "Compared to what you've done for the tribe, this grass is nothing. Da Jiao is fortunate. With everyone's help, you can raise it for a few more years."
Hearing this, Shu Yue smiled sincerely, "This is the best~"
"Thank you for your trouble. Would you like to stay for dinner tonight?"
A Shui and the others shook their heads. "No, we've already eaten outside and don't need to eat."
Since they weren't hungry, Shu Yue didn't insist. They weren't outsiders, so there was no need to be too polite.
Leite said, "These grasses won't fit in the cellar. Let us dig another hole for you."
A hole definitely needed to be dug. Wen Te was not polite, "Okay."
The hole was to be dug in the open space behind the house, mainly for storing grass, so it didn't need to be dug too meticulously.
Leite and the others helped dig the hole, and bundles of grass were stacked behind the house. After drying, they would be put into the cellar.
After finishing these tasks, everyone went back.
After dinner, Shu Yue, holding the little Shu An, went with Wen Te to see Da Jiao. Da Bao and Xiao Bei had been staying with Da Jiao and couldn't be called back for dinner.
When they arrived, the scene that greeted them was extremely heartwarming. Xiao Bei was lying on Da Jiao's head, and around Da Jiao, a group of cubs, who usually played together, were lying or sitting, like a gathering.
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She walked over with a smile, "Da Jiao, does your body still hurt?"
When Da Jiao heard the sound, it tilted its head and rubbed against her small leg, letting out a happy cry.
Shu Yue affectionately stroked its horns. Triceratops also had good healing abilities. In less than two days, the bruises had disappeared.
It might be able to run around lively tomorrow.
After playing with Da Jiao for a while, it was very late. The other cubs returned to their respective homes. Wen Te wanted to take Da Bao and Xiao Bei away, but Da Bao refused to leave.
He wanted to share hardships with his brother Da Jiao. Wen Te didn't force him. Young males couldn't be spoiled; more exercise was beneficial.
However, no matter how much Xiao Bei pleaded, Wen Te still forcibly took her away. The little female couldn't afford to have any accidents.
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Two days later.
Da Jiao recovered as usual and could run around the tribe with Da Bao. Just when they thought they would return to their happy past, their father assigned it another arduous task.
The thickest tree in the tribe, which had stood for years against wind and rain, was three meters in diameter. No one knew how deep its roots were.
Wen Te brought Da Jiao to the tree and said sternly, "Da Jiao, knocking down this tree is your daily task. You will hit it for two hours every morning, noon, and evening."
Of course, Da Jiao couldn't understand. It didn't matter if it couldn't understand; Wen Te would assign a dedicated supervisor, Da Bao.
Da Bao didn't understand his father. "Father, why are you making Da Jiao hit the tree? What if it gets stupid?!"
Wen Te explained, "It won't get stupid. Da Jiao is a Triceratops, and this is how Triceratops attack."
Seeing the two cubs looking at him as if he were lying, Wen Te didn't say more. He took the two cubs to see the Triceratops herd himself.
It happened to be a day when a group of smaller carnivorous dinosaurs were attacking the Triceratops herd.
"Watch carefully!" Wen Te stopped in mid-air, telling them to watch closely.
The Triceratops leader, with a body one round fatter than ordinary Triceratops, was particularly conspicuous below. Two carnivorous dinosaurs were attacking the Triceratops leader. The Triceratops leader calmly pushed one carnivorous dinosaur several meters away with a single charge, then used its body to ram another.
The carnivorous dinosaurs were small and dared not confront it head-on. The Triceratops leader, failing to hit one, immediately switched targets to ram another carnivorous dinosaur attacking its tribesmen.
Its heavy horn pierced the belly of a carnivorous dinosaur, its entire head was thrust in, and it got stuck. The Triceratops leader vigorously shook its head, flinging the cumbersome thing off its head.
With the leader's ferocity, the other carnivorous dinosaurs dared not attack. Fortunately, their companions had killed two ordinary Triceratops, and they quickly carried the corpses away. Those two were enough for them to eat.
The enraged Triceratops leader chased them for a long distance until they were all driven away before returning to its herd.
Da Bao was a bit stunned. So herbivores could also be so fierce!
Wen Te said, "Do you see? This is a true Triceratops. Da Jiao, do you want to become a leader like this in the future?"
Da Jiao stared intently below, its small eyes filled with excitement and eagerness. So powerful! It wanted to become such a powerful beast in the future!
"Roar roar roar!" Da Jiao let out excited roars on Wen Te's back.
This scene was the most ordinary survival battle. Carnivorous dinosaurs risked being trampled or gored to fill their stomachs, while herbivores used their strength to resist. Leaders had to protect their herds without hesitation. Every beast had to give its all to survive.
After watching, Wen Te took the two children back. This time, Da Bao didn't need Wen Te to remind him; he urged Da Jiao to hit the tree. He wanted Da Jiao to have the strongest horns and become a Triceratops leader in the future!
Stimulated by the leader, Da Jiao understood his father's intention when it saw the large tree again. It was a diligent Triceratops cub. As long as it was good for it, it was willing to hit trees and stones!
From this day forward, Da Jiao officially began its tree-hitting journey. Wen Te watched this scene with great satisfaction.
...
Time passed, and the great hunt before winter began.
This was when the advantage of having many people was evident. When the beastmen of Warrior City mobilized, the migrating herbivores trembled with fear.
The Argentinosaurus, which was usually not provoked, had a very bad year. Nearly three hundred of them were killed by the beastmen of Warrior City!
Adult Argentinosaurus weighing over a hundred tons, one of which could feed over two thousand beastmen. Warrior City now had over thirty thousand beastmen, and the Argentinosaurus alone was enough to feed the entire tribe for half a month.
Looking at the total harvest of this year's hunt, Bach felt a weight lifted from his heart. At least they could get through this winter.