Once the basic framework is in place, the rest is simple: split the bamboo into strips and begin weaving them directly onto the bamboo stakes. Cross the strips through each stake and connect them together.
The operation was very simple, and the girls learned it after watching for a while. After an afternoon of hard work, a circular fence with a diameter of seven or eight meters was completed. However, due to the girls' limited height, Jiuxiao had to complete the upper part by herself.
As the sun set, its golden rays bathed the newly completed fence, adding a touch of warmth and security to the simple campsite. Jiuxiao stood beside the fence, admiring their masterpiece with satisfaction, a contented smile spreading across his face. He dusted off his hands and turned to everyone, saying, "Alright, now we can sleep more peacefully tonight. At least it'll keep out some small wild animals."
Fate and Sania also gathered around, gazing at the circular fortress woven from bamboo, feeling a sense of security.
Seeing that it was almost time, Jiuxiao asked the girls to prepare dinner. He then used the remaining bamboo strips to weave a net, supporting it with a bamboo pole on each side so that the net could stand upright.
Secure the woven bamboo netting against the tree, then place some moss and dry grass on top of it, and a simple shelter is ready. Although it doesn't protect against the wind, it at least provides shelter from the rain and keeps you dry.
After completing all this, Jiu Xiao wiped the fine sweat from his forehead, feeling a great sense of accomplishment. He looked up at the sky, where the sunset was like a tapestry, magnificent and serene, as if nature were the best reward for their efforts.
The girls had also prepared dinner and came to Jiuxiao's side. Looking at his 'masterpiece', they exclaimed, "Jiuxiao, you are amazing! You built a simple shelter in such a short time!"
Sania's voice was full of admiration and praise, her eyes blinking as she stared at Jiuxiao, as if trying to see through all the man's secrets.
"Yes, Brother Jiuxiao is really amazing. It seems like nothing can stump you."
"Haha, you flatter me. I'm only a tiny bit better than you guys." As he spoke, Jiu Xiao made a gesture that resembled the pain of losing the Korean market, also known as the fingertip universe.
At dinner time, everyone sat around the campfire, enjoying this hard-earned meal. The firelight illuminated every smiling face, creating a warm and harmonious atmosphere. Jiu Xiao kept praising Sania and Fate's cooking skills, abandoning all restraint in his praise-giving ways, making the girls' hearts flutter with joy.
The flowery sedan chair and the people on the stage—the girls gave Jiu Xiao emotional value, and Jiu Xiao also wanted the girls' efforts to be recognized. This is a two-way journey.
After dinner, Jiuxiao suggested that everyone take turns keeping watch to ensure the safety of the camp. After all, it was their first night here, and they didn't know if there were any unknown dangers. Although the bamboo fence could keep out some wild animals, they couldn't risk their lives.
Fate and Sania both agreed. As night fell, the camp gradually quieted down. They followed the old routine: Fate in the first shift, Jiuxiao in the second, and Sania in the last.
Inside the new shelter, hay had already been laid out. It wasn't large, and naturally, Sanya rested her head on Jiuxiao's arm. After what happened last night, Sanya had completely let her guard down around Jiuxiao.
Jiu Xiao naturally put his arm around Sania, his hands unconsciously stroking the girl's soft hair.
On such a tranquil night, the stars adorned the deep sky, like nature's most exquisite ornaments, adding a touch of dreamlike color to this simple yet warm campsite.
A gentle light shone in Jiuxiao's eyes as he whispered to Sania, "Sleep well. I'm here. I'll protect you."
Sania nodded gently, a blush rising to her cheeks. She felt the warmth and strength emanating from Jiuxiao, and this sense of security gradually lulled her into a dream. Jiuxiao remained in that position, protecting the girl and guarding this rare tranquility and peace.
Chapter Twenty-Three: The First Attempt at 'Mana Replenishment'
Time passed slowly, and apart from the occasional roar of wild beasts from afar, nothing else happened at night.
The first rays of sunlight the next morning filtered through the sparse branches, gently awakening the slumbering earth. Jiu Xiao opened his eyes and found that the girl sleeping beside him had been replaced by Fate, nestled in his arms, fast asleep with a faint smile on her lips, as if even her dreams were filled with sweetness. He gently pulled his arm away, afraid of disturbing the tranquility, and then quietly got up to begin a new day.
Stepping out of the shelter, Jiu Xiao took a deep breath of the fresh air, savoring the scent of nature. He looked around and saw Sania cleaning up the ashes from the campfire left the night before. Jiu Xiao smiled slightly and went over to help. The two worked together seamlessly and quickly finished cleaning up.
Knowing that Sania had low blood pressure, Jiuxiao kindly suggested that she go back to sleep for a while, and she did not refuse and obediently went to rest.
Jiuxiao used the leftover bamboo from yesterday to make bamboo tubes to fetch some water. Leaving the camp, Jiuxiao looked at the rampant, haphazardly growing weeds and was troubled; there was nowhere to step. Moreover, the closer to the lake, the denser the weeds became. It seemed he would have to clear a path from the lake to the camp today.
Besides the inconvenience, the dangers in the bushes were also difficult to avoid, and Jiu Xiao even considered burning everything down. In the end, he shook his head and gave up this crazy idea. Putting aside the fact that "arson will land you in jail for life," it would be a real mess if the fire spread towards the camp.
Upon reaching the lake, Jiu Xiao saw some small animals drinking water not far away. He looked around and saw deer and wild boars, but he didn't know the exact breed of the cattle. There was also a flock of birds with white feathers and long legs. They didn't fly away even when Jiu Xiao approached, showing remarkable boldness.
Perhaps because they had never seen a human before, Jiu Xiao found that these wild animals were not very wary of him. Jiu Xiao did not get too close, stopping a dozen meters away from the bison herd.
Looking at the herd of bison in front of him, Jiu Xiao wondered if he could tame a few to plow the fields... But after glancing at their gleaming horns, Jiu Xiao decisively abandoned this unrealistic idea and decided to go back and fetch water to make breakfast.
As Jiuxiao finished fetching water and was preparing to return to camp, suddenly, a dark shadow darted out of the water in the distance and bit a water buffalo that was drinking.
The dark shadow moved so fast it was almost impossible to catch, leaving only ripples spreading across the water. Jiuxiao, startled, quickly realized it was a giant crocodile, its jaws clamped tightly around the water buffalo's neck. The two struggled fiercely in the water, creating waves.
The surrounding animals scattered like birds and beasts, disappearing in an instant, leaving only the water buffalo and crocodiles fighting in the water.
The crocodile unleashed its signature move, the "death roll," clamping its jaws tightly around the bison's neck and beginning to roll in the water. The bison, held captive and helpless, eventually succumbed to exhaustion and was dragged into the water.
After witnessing the entire scene, Jiu Xiao felt a chill run down his spine. Fortunately, the crocodile wasn't targeting him, or he would have been doomed. Jiu Xiao realized that this wasn't just a natural predator-prey scenario, but a potential threat.
With this awareness in mind, Jiu Xiao quickly returned to the camp and briefly described his experience to Sania and Fate, reminding them to be vigilant and not to leave the camp easily.
He then began preparing breakfast, with his next plan in mind—to clear the path leading to the lake to ensure the safety of the campsite. At the same time, he cleared away the weeds around the campsite to ensure a clear view and to spot any dangers promptly.
After breakfast, Jiu Xiao summoned Fate and had her transform into "lawn mowing mode" to wipe out the weeds around the camp in one fell swoop. It was the first time Sania had seen Fate in battle after transforming, and she couldn't help but clap her hands and praise, "Fate is so amazing, and her clothes have changed too, she looks so cool."
Fate wielded her giant scythe-shaped magical artifact, as if in a graceful dance. Her powerful slashes swiftly severed the weeds, leaving nothing but barren land in her wake!
Okay, that's an exaggeration; only the grass roots are still intact.
Jiuxiao observed Fate's work from the sidelines, secretly admiring her. Fate was not only incredibly strong, but her movements were also elegant and fluid, without the slightest hesitation. Most importantly, she was also so cute...
He turned to look at Sania, whose eyes also shone with excitement and curiosity, but also with a hint of disappointment. She was clearly awestruck by Fate's abilities, which made her realize that there were differences even among magical girls.
But there's really no comparison between them. First of all, their power systems are completely different. Moreover, Sania's abilities are geared towards reconnaissance and stealth, while Fate is an assassin-type character with high mobility and explosive power, but relatively weak defense.
Seeing the fleeting disappointment in Sania's eyes, Jiuxiao immediately understood the girl's thoughts.
“Sanya, let’s help too. Although we can’t mow the lawn as efficiently as Fate, we can collect the cleared weeds, pile them up, and dry them for use as kindling or building houses.”
"There's no need to envy the abilities others possess. In my eyes, everyone is indispensable. Sania's reconnaissance magic is also incredibly powerful."
Upon hearing this, Sania immediately nodded, secretly pleased, because someone really cared about her.
With their combined efforts, the weeds that Fate had cut were quickly and neatly stacked together, awaiting further processing.
As the sun rose higher, more and more weeds were cleared around the campsite, and the view became increasingly open.
"Fate, well done! Sania, you were very efficient too," Jiuxiao said to the two with a smile.
"Now we've cleared most of the weeds around the campsite, and next we can consider clearing a path to the lake."
Fate put away her magical device, deactivated her transformation mode, wiped the sweat from her brow, and gave a satisfied smile. Sania also stopped what she was doing, looked up at the sky, and asked, "What about the crocodiles in the lake? They'll be in danger if they're ambushed."
Jiuxiao nodded thoughtfully, and at the same time waved to Fate, who was still wiping her sweat, signaling her to sit down next to him. After a morning of mowing the lawn, he could tell that the girl's magic power should have run out.
Seeing Fate's mana completely depleted, Jiu Xiao wanted to test his newly acquired 'mana replenishment' skill. This skill involved physical contact with an individual to replenish their mana; the higher the intimacy level between the individual and Jiu Xiao, the more efficient the replenishment.
Grasping Fate's soft, boneless hand, Jiu Xiao activated his skill, and a faint orange light appeared at the point where their hands touched.
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Chapter Twenty-Four: Overflowing, overflowing...
As magic surged in, Fate made strange noises.
"Mmm~".
Although the voice was soft, Jiu Xiao heard it clearly. He immediately stopped supplying magic power and asked with concern, "How are you feeling?"
Fate looked puzzled and said timidly, "Just now, I felt a surge of magic flowing into my body where I touched Brother Jiuxiao, and unconsciously..."
Jiuxiao suddenly realized that he had forgotten to explain it to her beforehand.
"Sorry, sorry. Actually, I suddenly gained magic that can replenish people's magic power. Just like when I suddenly gained magic that could unleash fire before, Fate should have seen me use it often."
As he spoke, a blazing flame ignited in Jiu Xiao's hand. Compared to when he first acquired magic, the flame was now much thicker and could be thrown, giving it a certain ranged attack capability. Its power was somewhat lacking, but it was very long-lasting, burning continuously in his hand. Jiu Xiao estimated that with his current magical power, this level of flame could easily burn for most of the day.
Fette nodded, not particularly surprised. He also knew similar magic, though its transmission efficiency was very poor. In her world, practically no one used this magic to replenish someone's mana.
Sania's eyes widened in astonishment and bewilderment. In her understanding, it was one thing for men to use magic, but now they could even restore someone's magic power. This... was like shattering her worldview and then crushing it to pieces.
"You're getting more and more amazing, Jiuxiao... I wonder if I could try it out too?"
Jiuxiao gestured for Sania to come over and sit on his other side, holding her soft hand in his free hand.
"Get ready, everyone, I'm about to begin."
Sania's heart raced. Although she was already used to intimate contact with Jiuxiao, and even more intimate things..., recalling Fate's reaction just now, she couldn't help but feel a touch of shyness and anticipation. She took a deep breath, trying to appear calm, and nodded in response.
Jiuxiao smiled gently, his eyes filled with tenderness and focus. He slowly activated his "Mana Replenishment" skill, both hands emitting light simultaneously, and the areas that touched them also glowed with an orange light. The areas covered by the light were like bathed in warm sunlight, and as the magic power output by Jiuxiao gradually increased, it enveloped both of their hands.
Unlike Fate's initial bewilderment and confusion, she quickly adapted to the comfortable feeling, as if her whole body were immersed in a hot spring. Magic flowed into her body gently and steadily like a gentle stream, not only rapidly restoring her magic power but also slowly eliminating the fatigue from her labor, and even invigorating her spirit.
Although Sania tried her best to hide her embarrassment, she couldn't help but sigh.
"Wow...wow...this feeling is so...so amazing!"
Sania gasped softly, her voice tinged with undisguised surprise and allure. She looked up at the sky, her green eyes gradually welling up with tears, as if she had just swallowed something.
Unlike Fate, who quickly adapted to the feeling, Sania became increasingly restless. Her legs slowly rubbed together, and her free hand tightly covered her mouth, as if she were trying her best to hide something.
After a while, Sania's toes suddenly pointed straight, and her breathing became erratic. The hand covering her mouth slowly loosened, her eyes became unfocused, and she seemed to have had her bones suddenly removed, leaning limply against Jiuxiao.
Jiuxiao was startled when he saw this. He glanced at Fate and found that Fate had her eyes closed and seemed to be enjoying the feeling. She didn't notice Sania's abnormality, and Jiuxiao breathed a sigh of relief.
Seeing the girl slumped over his lap, panting heavily, Jiu Xiao suddenly understood something, yet also seemed to understand nothing at all. He simply made a decision in his heart—from now on, replenishing their mana must be done separately! Otherwise, it might set a bad example for the children!
No, sis, that makes the "mana replenishment" skill seem rather unprofessional.
To avoid embarrassment, Jiuxiao pretended not to know and asked softly, "What's wrong, Sania? Are you feeling unwell?"
Sania looked up at the sky once more, her unfocused eyes gradually regaining their sparkle.
"...I...I'm fine, or rather, I'm too comfortable...no...no...I...I feel like my magic power is fully restored, it's about to overflow, ugh...or rather, it's already overflowing..."
The girl's voice grew softer and softer until it became barely audible.
'Is your overflowing magic legitimate?' This kind of silly question was ultimately left unasked.
Sania straightened up slightly and used her "Little Fist Punch to Your Chest" skill. While punching, she complained softly, "Idiot, idiot, Jiuxiao, you big idiot, it's all your fault... I... I just worked and sweated a lot, I'm going to take a shower, don't peek!"
Jiuxiao raised his hands in a standard French military salute.
"Okay, okay, it's my fault, it's all my fault. Go wash up, I'll keep watch here for you, I definitely won't do anything improper."
Jiuxiao's sudden movement startled Fate, who was replenishing her mana. Seeing Jiuxiao's strange actions, she asked curiously, "What's wrong, Brother Jiuxiao? What happened between you and Sister Sania?"
Jiuxiao smoothed things over, saying, "Oh, it's nothing, let's continue. Your sister Sania said she was sweating a lot and needs to take a shower."
Sania glared at Jiuxiao and awkwardly walked towards the camp.
Seeing Sania walk away, Fate became even more puzzled.
"Brother Jiuxiao, shouldn't you take a bath by the water? Why is she heading towards the camp?"
Cold sweat trickled down Jiu Xiao's forehead and neck. If he didn't know that Fate was a naive and innocent little girl, and didn't understand what had just happened, Jiu Xiao would have suspected that the little girl did it on purpose.
Jiuxiao deliberately put on a stern face and lightly flicked Fate's forehead with her finger, saying, "I advise you, a little girl, to mind your own business, or your sister Sania might get angry."
Fete pretended to be in pain, covering the spot where Jiuxiao had just flicked her with her hand, and raised her head slightly, looking at him innocently with slightly moist eyes.
"Waaah... Brother Jiuxiao always bullies me."
Fate's timid tone was like a soft feather, tickling Jiu Xiao's heart. It instantly turned Jiu Xiao into a strange uncle, who tightly hugged Fate's petite and soft body, and kept rubbing his face against Fate's little face.
"I'll bully you, bully you really badly, because you're so cute. If I could, I'd bully you for the rest of my life."
Luckily, it wasn't in the MyGo world, otherwise the keywords would have been triggered.
Fate didn't resist, nor did she want to. She now considered Jiuxiao her closest person. She just kept squirming, as if she was very itchy.
After playing around for a while, Jiu Xiao reluctantly let go of Fate.
Jiuxiao asked, "How is your magic power recovering?"
After carefully assessing the situation, Fate replied, "It has recovered about a quarter of its original size."
Jiuxiao secretly calculated that Fate's magical power was conservatively estimated to be about twice that of Sania. Sania had used about half of her magical power, and in the same amount of time, Sania had fully recovered, while Fate had only recovered a quarter. Fate was still growing, and her magical power was likely to increase further, while Sania was at her peak, and under normal circumstances, her magical power would hardly increase naturally.
Jiuxiao also discovered that when replenishing the girls' mana, his own mana did not decrease; only his spirit became somewhat weak. It seemed that replenishing the girls' mana consumed his own mental energy.
"Then let's continue. You're the strongest fighter among us, so it's best to keep your magic power above half at all times. I guess I'll have to be careful from now on. If you ever use too much magic power, be sure to tell me right away. We're all counting on you for our safety, Fate-chan."
Fate enjoyed the feeling of being needed, which made her feel safe. As long as she still had value, she wouldn't be abandoned again... The girl thought to herself.
Back at the camp, Sania felt her face burning hot, as if it were on fire.
"Ugh... This is so embarrassing. Will Jiuxiao think I'm a shameless woman?"
Sania entered the makeshift shelter and took off her soaking wet panties. She quickly washed them with water Jiuxiao had brought back that morning, but looking at her still dripping panties, Sania was troubled.
To wear or not to wear, that is the question.
Sania's period had just ended, and the experience from last time was still fresh in her mind; she didn't want to catch a cold again. After thinking for a moment, she silently left her panties in the shelter, praying that Fate wouldn't find them. As for Jiuxiao... it didn't matter anymore.
Recalling the feeling from just now, the girl couldn't help but tighten her legs. Then, recalling the scene of kissing Jiu Xiao that night, Sania realized that it seemed her stagnant magic power limit had increased slightly during that kiss.
Thinking of this, Sania sighed.
"I wonder if my magic power can recover to its peak level, otherwise tonight..."
Thinking of this, the girl blushed, probably imagining some inappropriate things for children.
Time flies like an arrow, and before we knew it, it was noon.
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