The Path of Survival.

Summary

The narrative describes a day in the life of Xiao Fan, who finds an abundance of abalones at home, eliminating the need for collection. He collects a few peas and attempts to cultivate seedlings for a sustainable food source. After a long trek, he returns home, discovering signs of wild boars nearby. A sudden heavy rainstorm disrupts their activities, causing concern about the raw materials they had worked on. Xiao Fan takes precautions to protect the kiln from the rain, while the group faces the discomfort of the cold and humidity that follows. The chapter concludes with a sense of unease as they prepare for sleep.

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