Gu Xiangling had seen quite a few war movies from her childhood. Although she had never played firearms before, she still had some understanding of the principles behind them. "Carefully study for a moment, then pull the trigger and let it fall towards the sky." Boom! The sound was deafening. This should be the most primitive type of firearm, incomparable to today's most sophisticated advanced weapon.
However, it was always good to have a weapon. Who knew who would be the next to break into the island? He didn't know if there would be any ferocious beasts on this island.
The bones on the beach should be the owners of this boat. Taking so many things from others and making them turn into corpses in the wilderness didn't seem right.
Gu Xiangling thought about their identities, and the more she thought about it, the more she felt that something wasn't right. She carried tools to survive in the wild, as well as so much cash, and prohibited items and firearms … This, could it be a pirate?
Taking a closer look, one of them had a bullet hole in his temple and another in his chest. Why did the two of them kill each other? Gu Xiangling didn't have the mood to study it. She used the shovel found on the ship to dig two holes and bury the two of them.
After doing all this, it was almost noon, and Gu Xiangling was hungry again. She hadn't eaten since yesterday. If she didn't properly supplement her nutrition, her body wouldn't be able to hold on.
Jumping into the river, Gu Xiangling successfully caught a few fish and picked up some shellfish from the rocks by the sea. She was glad that she had read the Survival Manual several times before for writing, with some wild survival skills in mind.
A conch that shrinks at the first touch is a good thing, and the more agile it is, the healthier it is. The shellfish stuck to the rock were also living creatures, and the tighter they sucked, the more they proved that they were living creatures. Gu Xiangling would definitely not dare to touch anything that was dead. Who knew how many bacteria and parasites were already growing inside.
A few fat seabirds flapped their wings as they flew up into the air. Gu Xiangling waited for them to fly away before searching through the grass, only to find a dozen or so bird eggs dotted with spots.
There were also quite a few fresh and tender plants growing by the river. Gu Xiangling racked her brains to identify a dozen that were edible. And by smelling them, smearing them on her skin, and trying to eat them little by little, and making sure they were not poisonous, she marked each of these edible things.
As for the mushrooms, Gu Xiangling didn't dare to try them out. The appearance of the most bewitching creature in nature was not directly proportional to its toxicity. There was a saying, "Bright mushrooms must be poisonous". The person who said this must be a fool. A few simple looking mushrooms were actually the most lethal. There were a few species that looked very bright, but were bright gold and red in color. However, they were nutritious and delicious.
Gu Xiangling was already satisfied with only salt left in the seasoning. Salt was the first of a hundred flavors, and a dish filled with salt was not hard to swallow.
After pressing the lighter a few times, not a single spark appeared. Gu Xiangling's face immediately turned bitter. Damn it, there was no fire at all.
She looked at the sun high in the sky, wishing it could bake the food with heat. Suddenly, her eyes lit up, and she cursed herself for being so stupid.
Isn't there a magnifying glass? This is a wonderful tool for making a fire. She turned the magnifying glass toward the sun. Soon, a fire was lit.
He roasted a fish, fried a few bird eggs, and steamed the seafood. He cooked the wild vegetables and mixed them together. A sumptuous lunch was completed.
The fish is too long to fit on a plate. Gu Xiangling could only use the large banana leaves to represent the plate, and then place a few bright-colored wild flowers on the side. It wasn't as interesting as she had thought.
There was only salt. Dishes without any other seasonings naturally could not be considered delicious. Gu Xiangling and Bei Mengmeng still ate quite a lot. They were too hungry, so everything tasted good.
In the afternoon, Gu Xiangling used her walking stick to inspect the entire island. It only took her two hours to walk through a very small area. There was a patch of tropical fruit growing in the south. That was where Bei Mengmeng had found it in the morning.
There was a spring in the east that was still steaming. Gu Xiangling tested the water's temperature. The temperature was neither high nor low, and it was suitable for bathing. It was a natural hot spring.
To the west was a wide cliff, and beyond it was the sea. Many seabirds had built their nests in the crevices of the cliff. When they saw Gu Xiangling, they weren't the least bit afraid. They weren't afraid of her, the intruder.
There was a large forest to the north that stretched as far as the eye could see. Gu Xiangling didn't dare to venture too deep into it. The forest she passed in the morning had already made her tremble in fear. In this large area of the forest, there was a high possibility that there were wild beasts.
After searching for large piles of combustible wood, Gu Xiangling lit three fires on the beach near the sea. This was the signal for rescue in the wild. She was eager to be discovered by the outside world and rescued one day earlier so that she could reunite with her beloved one day earlier.
Gu Xiangling lightly kissed the bracelet with the name of Song Ming's sword, a hint of bitterness rising in her heart. My love, do I still have the chance to meet you in this life?
The beach was covered with seashells, which sparkled like multicolored gems under the sunlight. Gu Xiangling thought of the rocky mountain walls of the cave. If she brought these shells back and stuck them on the walls, it should be able to increase the effect of the decorations.
The purple light flashed and then disappeared in the sand. Gu Xiangling thought her eyes had blurred, but when she focused, she saw a purple shell in the sand.
Gu Xiangling held it in the palm of her hand and blew away the fine sand on its surface. The shell was fan-shaped, and its back was slightly raised. The color seemed to be a light purple color, reflecting a purple luster under the sunlight, just like a purple crystal.
A shadow suddenly appeared. Gu Xiangling could already hear Bei Mengmeng screaming, "Elder sister, be careful! There's an eagle!" Upon hearing her voice, Gu Xiangling immediately dropped to the ground, causing a gust of chilly wind to sweep towards her. She subconsciously closed her eyes and suddenly heard Bei Mengmeng scream, "Help me!"
The eagle flapped its wings as it chased after Bei Mengmeng. It probably treated her as a tasty little animal. In her fright, Bei Mengmeng was unable to use her magic power. Seeing that she was about to become the eagle's prey, Gu Xiangling copied the stick she used as a walking stick and used all her strength to hit the eagle.
The eagle let out a shrill cry as it let go of Bei Mengmeng to attack Gu Xiangling. She swung the stick vigorously and hit the eagle's body.
The eagle's black feathers flew all over the place. It tried to grab Gu Xiangling's face a few times, but she was able to avoid it with great dexterity. Bei Mengmeng finally remembered the incantation as she chattered on and on. The eagle struggled in midair before falling to the ground.
Gu Xiangling didn't give up, and instead smashed the falcon on its head. Gradually, its body began to exude fresh red blood, and it struggled to swallow its breath. Gu Xiangling threw down her stick, panting from exhaustion.
The island was full of danger. It was impossible to defend itself with just a shotgun. She had to find a way to make more weapons to protect herself.