Among the group Lin Chun brought, there was one who knew how to brew wine.
The materials here were plentiful, and after a long selection process, they decided to use grapes.
The grapes here were not only large in size but also abundant in moisture and sugar content.
Grapes like these produced exceptionally good wine.
If there was one downside, it was that the filtration here wasn't particularly refined.
However, this did not affect the consumption of the wine.
Once the first batch of wine was brewed, it rightfully became mine!
"Currently, the team is still not large enough..." I said with a smile. Beside me, Luo Yaqin was helping with the cooking.
During this time, I had already relocated all the people from the previous two tribes to my side.
Their dwellings were cleaner than before, with more water resources and more food, which made these natives willingly follow me.
Initially, some were reluctant, but after living here for a few days, they discovered that this place was far better than they had anticipated.
Coupled with the appeasement from myself and the chief, everyone settled down here with peace of mind.
At a glance, everything seemed to be back on track.
With the help of the mercenaries, my workload was no longer as burdensome.
I had the mercenaries teach the natives how to forge iron, cultivate crops, and hunt and fish using new methods.
This ensured that we no longer worried about food.
These people, working in division of labor, gradually began to take shape...
"Is it true that there are other native tribes here, as you mentioned before?" Lin Chun asked.
"That's right," I nodded.
"Then why don't we go and find some?" Lin Chun asked.
"I don't have the time," I said with a helpless smile.
Following Lin Chun's suggestion earlier, I had assigned a few mercenaries to teach the natives how to speak.
Although the effect was not yet significant, they could already utter some words, and basic communication was no longer an issue.
"I'll go," Lin Chun said with a smile.
"You can, but we must be thoroughly prepared this time," I said seriously.
Most of the native tribes here were quite fierce, and some even practiced cannibalism!
Because of this, I had to have thorough preparations.
Including assigning people to conquer the native tribes, others to help them integrate with us, and still others to teach them how to do things.
"I'll arrange it," Lin Chun said, "but I have one request..."
"You tell me," I said with a smile.
"Call back all the mercenaries who were planting crops. After all, they are fellow humans, and it will be easier for me to assign them tasks," Lin Chun said with a smile.
"Alright," I said with a smile.
When we returned to the dungeon, the scene had changed dramatically.
The mercenaries were no longer as gaunt. Under the harsh sun, they were dark and tanned, looking quite wretched.
Upon seeing us, all the mercenaries rushed forward, "Brother Lu, we are willing to follow you. We don't want to plant crops anymore!"
"Brother Lu, I will definitely listen to you from now on. I'll do whatever you ask me to do!"
"It's just the possibility of losing our lives? I'm not afraid. We are mercenaries, and life and death are normal. It's better than planting sweet potatoes here..."
Hearing them speak, I could tell they were sincere.
I pointed to Lin Chun and said, "Go with him and follow his arrangements!"
The mercenaries quickly nodded, cheering with excitement.
After releasing them, I gathered all the mercenaries and gave each of them a little of the wine.
Although the alcohol content wasn't very high, the taste was exceptionally good.
We also had a nice barbecue, seasoned with ingredients brought from the ship, the aroma was truly captivating!
This made them even more devoted.
And there was an unexpected surprise among them. A later batch of released individuals had considerable knowledge of plants.
I didn't ask him to do much, just to take a few natives to gather many spices.
These were then distributed to the other natives, and they were taught how to roast wild boar and venison...
Gradually, this camp began to have a sense of life.
With everyone living in harmony, Luo Yaqin's mood was also good, but she always stayed by my side.
When I was cultivating, she would wait nearby. After I finished, we would go for a walk together.
We both cherished these moments.
But I also knew that such days wouldn't last long.
The reason was simple: Vixi would not let this matter go after the mercenaries' mission failed.
Before obtaining the Tree of Life, he would undoubtedly send people continuously.
For me, the greatest advantage was that I had time to prepare.
This way, I had a chance to turn the tables!