My and Their Anime-Style Otherworldly Survival Adventure

Fate blinked, seemingly still a little groggy from the early morning, but her eyes lit up immediately when she saw the bird egg in Jiuxiao's hand.

"Wow, Brother Jiuxiao, you're amazing! How did you get so many bird eggs?"

"Of course we picked them up. You can find tons of them on the beach. I'll take you to pick them up another day."

During the conversation, Sania slowly woke up. She rubbed her eyes and sat up from the haystack. She saw Jiuxiao and Fate excitedly discussing a pile of bird eggs, and she couldn't help but curiously come over.

"Good morning, Jiuxiao, Fate. What are you talking about? You seem to be having a lot of fun."

Jiuxiao smiled and handed the bird egg to Sania.

"Look, Sania, these are the bird eggs I found this morning. We were planning to use them for breakfast. Alas, the conditions are too poor right now, so we can only boil the bird eggs in seawater."

Using the embers left over from last night, Jiu Xiao lit new firewood, took out the smoked wild boar meat, cut it into small pieces, and slowly roasted it on a makeshift grill. Meanwhile, Jiu Xiao asked the girls to fetch some seawater from the beach to boil bird eggs.

After enjoying a delicious breakfast rich in protein, Jiu Xiao and the girls discussed the idea of ​​building a door for the grotto.

Upon hearing Jiu Xiao's idea, Sania's eyes lit up; she had long wanted to get a good night's sleep. Without the slightest hesitation, Sania fully supported Jiu Xiao's approach, and Fate naturally had no objections, expressing her support as well.

Seeing that the two of them agreed with his idea, Jiu Xiao was filled with even more enthusiasm.

“Alright, let’s divide the work. Sania, you and Fate are in charge of collecting some sturdy vines, and I’ll go chop down trees. Everyone, please be careful while you’re working. Sania, remember to use magic to check for any dangers around you from time to time. We’re counting on you for everyone’s safety.”

After the tasks were assigned, the girls got to work.

"I saw a lot of vines on the back mountain yesterday. It shouldn't be difficult to collect some. We can collect more. The extra vines can be used to make some vine products, which will make it easier to store the collected materials in the future."

"Yes, yes, I will do my best to assist Sister Sania in completing the mission. Wait for our good news."

Time flies like an arrow, and as the sun rises higher, the girls return to camp one after another with their harvest. Fate and Sania each carry a large bundle of vines, their faces beaming with satisfaction.

Jiuxiao also cut down a lot of branches as thick as an arm and brought them back to the camp. Next, they all used their imaginations to figure out how to make a decent door with these simple materials.

First, determine the size of the door. The door should be made slightly wider than the grotto, ensuring that once the door blocks the grotto, it cannot be pushed open from the outside in.

First, use twigs to measure the dimensions of the door. Then, use four thick, straight twigs to build a quadrilateral frame, and use vines to secure the four twigs together. Connect each diagonal twig with another twig, and make an 'X' inside the quadrilateral frame to ensure its reliability.

Then tie branches horizontally inside the rectangular frame, and finally cross the vines through the horizontally fixed branches, and a simple door is done.

Chapter Thirteen Planning

Jiuxiao stood in front of the newly completed door, carefully inspecting every detail to ensure it was sturdy enough. He clapped his hands and nodded in satisfaction: "Looks pretty good, at least it can keep out most of the wind, rain, and wild beasts."

Jiuxiao and the girls found two large rocks, used magic to strengthen their bodies, and moved them to the sides of the cave. They could then stand the door upright by wedging it into the rocks, blocking the entrance.

When not in use during the day, the door can be moved to one side without affecting daily life. The downside is that it takes some effort to close the door, and when leaving in the morning, you need to push one of the stones aside and squeeze through from one side before you can move the door away.

There were also a few ropes tied to the inside of each side of the door, in case of an emergency, so that they could be held tightly from the inside. Although it was a bit of a hassle, at least I could finally sleep peacefully at night.

By the time I finished all that, it was already afternoon. I had a simple lunch.

Looking at the fruits of their labor after a day's work, Jiu Xiao and the girls all showed expressions of satisfaction.

Fate looked at Jiuxiao with adoration, her eyes sparkling.

"Wow, Brother Jiuxiao, you're amazing! Now we can finally get some rest tonight."

Sania stepped forward and exclaimed, "Jiuxiao, you always surprise me! This door may look a bit ugly, but it's very creative and quite sturdy. How did you come up with that idea?"

Actually, when Jiuxiao lived in China in his previous life, the chicken and duck coop in his grandmother's rural hometown was made using this method... except that the frame of the door was fixed with nails, but it's hard to tell the truth about where the inspiration came from.

Jiu Xiao chuckled and changed the subject, saying, "Not at all, it's all thanks to everyone's hard work. We still have some time this afternoon, so I'll teach you how to weave some vine nets. We can go beachcombing together this evening, and with vine nets, we can carry a lot of supplies at once."

"My plan is for you to go to the beach and collect more supplies these days, especially food that can be stored for a long time. Seaweed and sea fish can be made into dried fish. Also, collect more bird eggs. I don't know if it's just the bird breeding season, but there are quite a few bird eggs in the nests on the shore."

"Crabs and shellfish cannot be stored for long periods, so just collect enough to eat and don't collect too much. Also, we need to find a way to dry some sea salt. Although we still have two bags of refined salt, we should have more of these consumables. In the future, if we hunt large wild animals, we can use coarse salt to pickle them and then smoke them. This will not only increase their shelf life but also make them taste better."

"Once we've collected enough supplies, we can explore inland. There's no stable freshwater source by the sea, so it's not suitable for long-term living. Besides, the winds are too strong there, and it would be very dangerous if we encountered a storm."

"We'll start tomorrow. You'll be in charge of collecting supplies. I'll go see if we can find any fresh water. Drinking coconut juice for a long time isn't a solution. Feel free to share any ideas you have."

“But I don’t know how to make salt from seawater, Fate, do you know that?”

Fate shook her head, indicating that she didn't know either.

"Besides, wouldn't it be dangerous for you to take action alone?"

Fate also looked worried.

"Yes, Brother Jiuxiao, why don't we think of another way?"

Seeing how worried the girls were about his safety, Jiu Xiao felt a warmth in his heart and became even more determined to find fresh water, even if it meant taking some risks.

Jiuxiao patted Fate and Sania on the head, his gaze towards them becoming increasingly gentle.

"It's alright, I'm a boy, this little danger is nothing. Besides, a person who doesn't plan for the future will have trouble in the present. Who knows how long I'll have to stay in this godforsaken place, maybe I'll never be able to go back. It's better to find a livable place sooner so I can develop better."

"Making salt from seawater is very simple. As long as the seawater is dried by the sun, we can get coarse salt. Don't we have a lot of coconut shells? We can put the seawater into the coconut shells, dry them, and get coarse salt. We'll make as much as we can before we leave here."

Only after San assured the girls that he would act within his capabilities did the matter settle down.

For the rest of the time, Jiu Xiao instructed the girls on how to weave vine nets. Girls learn quickly, and soon the girls were able to weave them on their own. By evening, they had woven three coarse nets and one fine net, each net measuring approximately 2x2 meters. The coarse nets could hold larger objects, while the fine nets could hold smaller objects or be used as landing nets for fishing.

As evening fell, the three of them took their woven nets and went to the beach. A gentle sea breeze carried a salty, damp scent, and the setting sun painted the sky orange-red, a breathtaking sight. The waves lapped softly against the sand, making a soothing lapping sound, like nature's most melodious music.

Jiuxiao walked in front, her sharp eyes scanning every inch of the beach and shallows, searching for seafood hidden in the crevices of the sand and in low-lying areas. Fate and Sania followed closely behind, each with nets already filled with small shells and fish they had found earlier.

"Wow, Jiuxiao, look over there, isn't that seaweed?"

Sania excitedly pointed to a group of rocks. Upon hearing this, Jiu Xiao quickly turned his head to look. He saw that on the shallow beach not far away, there were many rocks covered with kelp. Unlike the artificially cultivated kelp he usually saw in the market, this kelp was very thin, only about two fingers thick, and densely covered the entire rocky area.

Jiuxiao smiled slightly and said to Sania and Fite, "It seems we're in luck today. Kelp is not only nutritious, but it can also help us replenish iodine, making it a great ingredient."

After saying that, Jiu Xiao rolled up his sleeves and led the way towards the seaweed patch. He carefully stepped into the water, the seawater reaching his ankles and bringing a slight coolness. He could grab handfuls at a time; it was practically a self-service market.

Seeing this, Fate and Sania excitedly joined in the harvesting. The three of them worked together and soon collected a large amount of seaweed, filling two nets before stopping.

"Brother Jiuxiao, what should we do with all this seaweed?" Fate asked curiously, holding a net full of seaweed.

"We can wash them first, then dry them and store them. This will extend their shelf life and allow us to use them whenever we want. In addition, kelp can also be used to make soup or cold dishes, both of which taste great."

While collecting seaweed, we also caught a few palm-sized crabs under the rocks; looks like we'll have an extra meal tonight.

As time passed, the sky gradually darkened. Jiu Xiao glanced at his phone; it was already 7 PM. He clapped his hands, signaling the girls to return to the camp first.

"Alright, we've had quite a haul for today. You guys go back and prepare dinner. I'll go pick some coconuts; we'll need a lot of coconut shells for making salt later."

Hearing Jiu Xiao's explanation, Fate and Sania both smiled with satisfaction. Following Jiu Xiao's instructions, they went back to prepare dinner. The afterglow of the setting sun shone on their busy figures, adding a touch of warmth and harmony to the tranquil beach.

Jiuxiao took a net and went to pick coconuts from a coconut tree. Unlike before, after strengthening his body with magic, Jiuxiao could easily climb coconut trees over ten meters high. After picking a net full of coconuts, Jiuxiao dragged the net back to the camp. It had to be said, this net of coconuts was quite heavy; it took a lot of effort to bring it back to the camp.

Back at camp, dinner was almost ready. There were boiled bird eggs, boiled crabs, and roasted wild boar. We enjoyed a delicious and satisfying meal after sprinkling it with salt.

With the door secured tonight, everyone can get a good night's sleep. However, due to time constraints, no beds have been prepared. As a grown man, Jiuxiao feels it's inappropriate to offer to squeeze in with the girls...

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Chapter Fourteen: AK is about to lose control!

Sania seemed to sense Jiuxiao's predicament and offered, "Let's put the two beds together tonight and squeeze in. I don't mind sleeping next to Jiuxiao, after all, you've seen other people's..."

Her voice trailed off as she spoke, until it was almost impossible to hear what she was saying. But Jiu Xiao knew she was referring to what had happened when she saved her earlier. Only Fate was completely confused, but being a quick-witted girl, she immediately said she didn't mind.

Although Fate is young, she still knows about the differences between men and women, which shows that she trusts Jiuxiao very much.

The girls had no objections, so Jiu Xiao was naturally happy, since he wouldn't lose out either way.

Inside the cave, Jiuxiao and the girls quickly put the two beds together. Since they had been prepared as single beds, even put together, the two beds were still smaller than a standard double bed. Fortunately, the girls were all petite, so three people could squeeze in without much trouble.

Sania slept in the middle, Jiuxiao on the left, and Fate on the right. After lying down, Jiuxiao couldn't fall asleep, but Fate quickly became even-breathing, probably having fallen asleep. That makes sense; after all, she's a little girl, and she'd worked all day, so she must be tired.

Sania was probably still awake, occasionally moving closer to him. Whether intentionally or not, Sania kept subtly snuggling into Jiu Xiao's arms...

This really worried Jiu Xiao. He was already at the prime of his life, and with all the seafood he'd eaten lately, AK was about to give out...

Jiu Xiao struggled to control his inner turmoil, trying to keep his breathing steady, afraid that he might accidentally escalate the situation. He closed his eyes, attempting to calm his mind through meditation, but Sania's fragrance kept wafting into his nostrils, and the warm touch of her gently snuggling closer made Jiu Xiao's blood boil... Sleep? Sleep my ass! He couldn't sleep at all!

The night grew deeper, and the sea breeze, filtering through the doorframe, brought a touch of coolness, but it could not quell the flames burning in Jiu Xiao's heart. Jiu Xiao could feel Sania's every subtle movement; each time she approached, his heart raced, yet he dared not respond, fearing he was only imagining things.

Before Jiuxiao could do anything, Sania suddenly whispered, "Jiuxiao, are you asleep?"

Her voice trembled slightly, as if she were asking a question, or perhaps talking to herself.

Jiu Xiao opened his eyes and looked at her in the moonlight. He saw that Sania's eyes were also staring at him. The girl's emerald green pupils were clear and bright, as if they could see through people's hearts.

Jiuxiao feigned calmness and said, "Not yet, what's wrong?"

Sania mustered her courage, turned halfway towards Jiuxiao, and nestled herself into his arms.

"Actually... I've been feeling uneasy and fearful ever since I came here. I still have unfulfilled dreams and important friends in that world. Thank you for taking such good care of me all this time. If you hadn't saved me, I probably would have died in the sea long ago... Why is Jiuxiao so kind to me? We were complete strangers before."

'Why? Of course, it's because I'm attracted to you, cough cough, because you were my two-dimensional waifu in my past life.'

Although he thought this way, Jiu Xiao didn't dare to say it aloud...

Gently embrace Sania.

"Why? Of course, it's because Sania is just too adorable, making me want to protect you. You know, when you fell from the sky, I thought you were a fairy descending to earth. Although you might think I'm a shallow person, I can't lie to you. Let me continue to protect you from now on, okay?"

Sania blushed, unsure how to respond to Jiuxiao's words, which sounded like a confession. What if she was just imagining things? How embarrassing would that be? She'd never be able to face him again.

All I can say is that even top-tier professional players would be ashamed of their own skills in this game.

Suppressing her shyness, Sania replied, "No, I don't want to be a canary that's simply protected. Don't forget, I used to be a soldier. I can protect you too... and Fate. You can rely on me more."

Upon hearing this, Jiu Xiao felt a warm current surge in his heart. He hadn't expected Sania to give such a reply, and he was both surprised and touched. Unlike those "little fairies" in his previous life who only knew how to take, Sania was truly a good girl.

He gently stroked Sania's soft, short hair, his eyes filled with tenderness and determination: "Sania, I never intended to bind you under my wings, to make you a canary that has lost its freedom. I admire and respect your resilience and courage. I only hope that when you need me, there will be a strong shoulder for you to lean on, and that we can walk side by side, whether it's stormy or sunny."

Sania did not respond, but simply clung tightly to his chest, her breathing gradually becoming steady.

The night remained quiet and deep, moonlight filtering through the gaps and bathing them in a soft glow, casting a warm light upon this tender scene. Jiuxiao felt the warmth of their embrace, a sense of unprecedented peace and contentment welling up within him.

The next morning, as the first rays of sunlight pierced through the clouds and gently streamed into the cave, Jiu Xiao slowly opened his eyes. He found that Sania in his arms was still fast asleep, a faint smile on her face, as if she were also dreaming sweetly. Jiu Xiao carefully adjusted his position, afraid of disturbing the tranquility.

He tiptoed out of bed, pushed aside the rock at the entrance of the cave, and crawled out to prepare breakfast for the two of them.

Soon, Fate also woke up. Rubbing her sleepy eyes, she walked out of the cave. Seeing Jiuxiao's busy figure, Fate said, "Good morning, Brother Jiuxiao, let me help you too."

"Good morning, Fate, could you keep an eye on the fire? Breakfast will be ready soon."

Prepare breakfast and wake up Sania, who is still sleeping. The girl's sleepy look is always pleasing to the eye.

The three sat around the fire, enjoying a simple yet cozy breakfast. After breakfast, Jiu Xiao used the raincoat from his little motorcycle to make simple sun cloaks for the girls. Because they would be collecting and making salt under the sun, Jiu Xiao was always worried about not having anything to shield them from the sun.

Jiuxiao's continued act of concern further increased the two girls' affection for him. If this were a game, the words "Affection +10" would probably appear above the girls' heads.

After clearly defining their roles, they split up and went off to complete their respective tasks. Jiu Xiao also took some boiled bird eggs and a Coke bottle filled with coconut juice and went to explore the back mountain.

Chapter Fifteen: Searching for Water

The blazing sun baked the earth until it was scorching hot. Jiuxiao searched through the lush forest for two or three hours but still found nothing. Jiuxiao arrived at the place where he had fought the tiger last time, and only then did he remember that he hadn't had time to take the wild boar hide that had been drying there last time.

After wandering around the woods for a while, Jiu Xiao found a wild boar hide placed under a tree. Taking the hide, he continued exploring the woods. Last time, he had rushed through smoking the wild boar meat and left without having had time to explore the area properly. Reaching the banana grove from his memory, Jiu Xiao planned to cut a few banana cores to take back for the girls to supplement their vitamin intake. Although he didn't know if banana cores contained vitamins, something was better than nothing.

Just as Jiuxiao was about to continue exploring, he suddenly spotted a group of wild boars grazing leisurely on the distant grassland. He counted nine large boars and two small ones. Jiuxiao hid in the bushes, watching the group. It wasn't that he had any designs on them; he wasn't so presumptuous as to fight a whole pack of wild boars alone.

Jiu Xiao remembered watching an episode of Animal World once, which said that where there are herds of animals in the wild, there must be water sources nearby. He planned to follow this group of wild boars to see if he could find a water source, which would not only solve their current drinking water problem, but might also yield some unexpected gains.

Jiu Xiao moved cautiously, trying not to make a sound so as not to disturb the herd of wild boars. He stayed far behind them, maintaining a safe distance. Wild boars have an extremely keen sense of smell, and Jiu Xiao dared not get too close. At the same time, he used the cover of the trees, moving among the shadows. The wild boars seemed unaware of Jiu Xiao's pursuit, continuing to leisurely graze on the grass, occasionally letting out a few low grunts.

They followed the wild boar, and before they knew it, it was afternoon. But the boar showed no sign of drinking water, and Jiu Xiao began to consider giving up. He was afraid the girls would worry if he returned too late; as the core of this small group, Jiu Xiao had many things to consider.

Gritting his teeth, Jiu Xiao decided to abandon his plan to return, after all, he didn't know if he would be so lucky to encounter a pack of wild beasts again. As darkness fell, Jiu Xiao's stomach began to rumble.

Jiu Xiao took out some boiled bird eggs and hurriedly ate a few, his eyes never leaving the wild boar herd the entire time. Having come this far, Jiu Xiao didn't want to ruin everything. He followed the wild boar herd, running around until they left the woods and arrived at the foot of a small hill.

As the wild boar herd moved, Jiu Xiao noticed they were slowly heading in one direction, towards what seemed to be a hidden path, concealed by dense vegetation. In the dim light, he could see something shimmering with a faint blue glow at the end of the path.

It was an unusual light, strikingly bright in the night. Jiuxiao's heart skipped a beat; could that be the water source the wild boars were searching for? After clearly seeing the reflective object, his spirits lifted—it was water!

As the saying goes, perseverance pays off, and after a long and difficult journey, a new path opens up. After waiting a while, and once the wild boars had finished drinking and left, Jiu Xiao cautiously approached. It was an irregularly shaped rectangular pool, about two or three meters wide and five or six meters long. Because it was too dark, he couldn't see the depth.

The small pool was overgrown with dense weeds on both sides, making it virtually invisible unless you got close. After a closer look, Jiu Xiao discovered that the small pool was at the foot of the hillside. A small stream flowed steadily from the mountain towards it, circling the pool. In an inconspicuous corner, the water flowed down an even narrower stream.

Jiuxiao was overjoyed. Could there be a small lake at the summit? It was already completely dark, and Jiuxiao dared not continue exploring the mountain. Returning to camp now was also impractical; the forest was too dangerous at night. Jiuxiao decided to find a place to spend the night and return early the next morning. However, Jiuxiao was very worried about the girls in the camp; would they risk their lives to come looking for him?

Just as Jiuxiao had predicted, the camp was in an uproar because he hadn't returned by nightfall.

Back at the camp, the girls were extremely anxious, wondering if Jiuxiao had encountered some danger. Sania, suppressing her unease, called Fate to discuss a plan. She knew the forest was fraught with peril at night, and a blind search would only increase the danger, but they couldn't stand idly by while Jiuxiao was safe.

"Sister Sania, why hasn't Brother Jiuxiao returned yet? Has he encountered danger? We must go find him right away. If something happens to Brother Jiuxiao... I..."