386: dinner

Originally, Chen only had “the strength to fight a chicken with his bare hands”; otherwise, his physique was so poor he would gasp for breath after running a short distance.

And he was also highly nearsighted.

But after coming to this world, everything got better; his physique changed, and he was no longer nearsighted.

His body also became increasingly powerful by eating, drinking, and exercising with the people of the tribe.

He initially thought he was special, but then he saw the tribal people lift a large stone pillar weighing at least several hundred jin with one hand, and he knew it wasn't that he was special, but that this world was special.

Then, the tribal leader, Qing, asked him if he wanted to go out or stay in the tribe.

This could be changed at any time, especially for newcomers who were just “getting in touch.”

It was flexible in this regard; after all, trying more would reveal what suited him.

Chen initially chose to stay in the tribe...

But in the tribe, it was either “washing and cooking” or tasks like “sorting harvests,” “butchering prey,” and “categorizing items.”

He had never even killed a chicken in his previous life, so he naturally couldn't butcher prey. He ultimately chose to sort harvests, which meant working with many women. Although there were also men, they were few.

Although they wore little clothing, he felt uncomfortable being surrounded by them all day. The work wasn't difficult, just a bit monotonous.

After doing it for a long time, Chen decided to change, and after switching around, he is now a lookout.

Being a lookout is also hard work, but during shift changes, he can rest or help others with their work.

The advantage is that lookouts are also part of the “warrior” ranks, receiving more “resources” and having higher contributions.

Of course, in terms of both contribution and resource allocation, the highest always goes to the warriors who go out hunting.

After all, others work hard to gather resources and hunt outside, risking their lives.

They bring back resources for everyone, sustaining livelihoods, meeting everyone's daily needs, and providing for training.

Higher allocation is natural, and these warriors are also the ones who fight to the death on the front lines when there are invasions or anything similar.

Today, Chen was on a lookout shift change. As he was resting in the tribe, he saw a “misfit” girl walking through the tribe.

He looked at her clothes; the obvious thing on her waist was a sword!

That was clearly not a product of this “world”!

Although Chen hadn't been in this world for long, it had been several months.

During these days, he had learned a lot, especially about the situation of this world.

He knew what kind of world this was, and this girl clearly didn't fit in with this world!

Could she also be a transverser?

Does that mean he isn't the only transverser who has come to this world?

Or does it mean he still has a chance to go back?

He transmigrated here without even a golden finger, which was truly an embarrassment to the transverser seniors!

Although he could eat more than many people in the tribe, and his absorption rate was much faster, and his training results were much better.

But he thought it might be due to the talent of this body.

After all, he didn't even have a system! He didn't even have a panel! How could he claim to have a golden finger!

At the very least, some kind of proficiency would be fine!

Or perhaps monster-slaying and leveling up?

But Chen also tried to “kill monsters,” such as ants and mosquitoes, and occasionally hunted a few small animals... but none of it was useful.

So Chen became a lookout, spending his free time exercising, striving to make himself stronger!

Chen planned to join the hunting team after a while!

Hunting! To increase his combat experience! After all, this world was not a good world.

It was only after these days of “self-psychological counseling” that he made up his mind.

However, just as he made up his mind, he saw someone who seemed to be a “transverser” appear before him!

“Hey! Ben, who is that person?” Chen tugged at his “good brother” beside him, a burly man who looked a bit simple-minded. In reality, he was about the same age as Chen, but he looked a little older and was a size larger than Chen.

Chen was only 1.9 meters tall, with a more streamlined muscular build, but Ben was different. He was at least 2.1 meters tall, and the circumference of his arm muscles looked as thick as Chen's thigh.

“I don't know. She suddenly came outside the tribe today, and then the leader brought her in. It looks like she's been incorporated into the tribe, but I don't know if it's “temporary” or “permanent,”” Ben said in a deep, booming voice.

“Hmm~ Is that so...” Chen pursed his lips, his gaze fixed on Allie, who was slowly walking away.

Suddenly appeared... Is she like him? No, she doesn't look like someone from the real world at all!

Could she be from another world? If she's from another world, then she might not be a fellow countryman!

Then do I need to “recognize kin”? Chen's expression was a bit complex.

“Hmm? Chen? What's wrong with you? You keep staring at the newcomer. I admit, the newcomer is indeed very good-looking, but if you want to have mating rights with her, it might be difficult. First, you need to know if she's staying here permanently. If so, you'll have to wait for everyone to accept her!

Most importantly, you need to see what her capabilities are like,” Ben said in a deep, serious voice.

“...Alright, shut up. Here, jerky strips. You take them and chew slowly. Don't talk anymore,” Chen said, taking a handful of jerky strips from the animal skin pouch hanging at his waist and handing them to Ben.

“Woohoo! Jerky strips!” Ben happily exclaimed, taking them and tossing them into his mouth one by one, chewing loudly. Listening and watching, it seemed he was enjoying them immensely.

“Sigh~” Looking at the carefree Ben, Chen sighed slightly. Forget it, he wouldn't think so much anymore.

He would wait and see. He needed to confirm whether this “transverser” was a fellow countryman. If not, if she was a transverser from another world... then...

Chen actually didn't have much desire to go back. After all, as a single dog and a corporate drone, if he was gone, he was gone. He had no one above him, no one below him, and no one in between. He was all alone.

Staying in this world was quite good too.

However, if the other party was a fellow countryman, they could help each other out and also “relieve” some homesickness.

But if not... then there was no great necessity.

“I'll find an opportunity to meet and talk with her later!” Chen thought to himself.

When it was time for dinner that evening, Qing, the leader of the Greenwood Tribe, introduced Allie to everyone.

“This person will temporarily stay in our tribe. Her name is Allie! From now on, she will live with everyone,” Qing told the people of the tribe.

“Good!” The people in the tribe, under the bonfire, shouted in unison as a welcome to the newcomer.

Besides the bonfire, there were many smaller bonfires around, with large pots hanging over them. These large pots were mostly stone pots.

Inside, hot meat was bubbling, with plenty of wild vegetables, mushrooms, and herbs that increased vitality and blood.

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