Chapter 1028 - 47: Shelter Planning

While Arseny and his group encountered new situations.

On Chen Wen’s side.

They continued building the shelter step by step.

Once the foundation for both shelters was completed, it was time to build the walls.

The first step in wall-building is simple, laying the first layer of stones on the foundation.

Chen Wen and Roland selected the largest and flattest stones.

They placed them closely together on the foundation to ensure stability.

Though it’s not the foundation, it’s the base of the entire wall structure.

Then, layer by layer, they built up.

Just like laying bricks, stacking stones in a staggered pattern.

Large stones on the outside, small stones and filler to fill the gaps.

The filler they used was a mixture of clay, sand, and plant fibers.

This mixture works well, not only filling gaps but also enhancing adhesion, making the shelter’s walls more stable.

Meanwhile, Chen Wen and Roland used a wooden rod to ensure each layer was relatively level, increasing stability.

After a few hours, as the sun set.

The four walls of the first shelter were already built.

The walls of the shelter aren’t very tall, about one and a half meters.

But they’re quite solid in thickness.

Roland roughly measured the thickness of the walls and felt it must be at least forty centimeters!

Looking at the nascent shape of the shelter.

Roland couldn’t help but sigh, "The stability and insulation of this shelter are terrifyingly strong!"

Hearing this, Chen Wen also nodded in agreement.

Though it’s a bit low.

But to ensure stability, it’s fine for it to be low, as lying down and sitting will be more common inside the shelter.

Being able to sleep well is enough.

Openings were also left in the four walls.

Chen Wen and Roland planned spaces for the entrance and ventilation.

Ventilation is crucial for fires indoors, but for insulation, Chen Wen designed it to be very small and coverable.

Meanwhile, Chen Wen also planned the location of the fireplace.

With a fireplace and the nearly half-meter thickness.

Even if the outside temperature drops to minus forty or fifty degrees, the impact inside the shelter would not be significant!

Moreover, in winter, they can even use accumulated snow and ice to build an igloo outside the shelter to ensure warmth.

In short, Chen Wen took insulation very seriously!

Especially because he had read reports before coming, Baikal Lake can even reach extreme lows of minus fifty degrees!

Also, in winter, the average temperature here is roughly around minus forty degrees.

That’s an astonishing figure.

Even if humans are fully clothed in such an environment, staying long could freeze them stiff.

Let alone those who need to survive in the icy wilderness until the end?

So for their lives, no one had objections.

After all, ninety-nine percent of Survivors wouldn’t compromise on matters related to their lives.

"Tomorrow, I’ll apply another layer of the clay mixture, then cover it with moss. I’m confident this shelter will withstand the winter!"

Chen Wen spoke with eyes full of determination.

Beside him, Roland looked at the nascent shelter, also very excited, "Having more people really makes things easier! This shelter can be completed tomorrow!"

Chen Wen nodded with a smile, "It will get faster later on, especially since Adam and Gaston have almost figured it out today. Tomorrow, they can build the second shelter’s walls while we can put a roof on the first one. In short, when materials are sufficient, our speed is like a high-speed train, zooming!"

As Chen Wen was speaking.

In the sky, accompanied by the sound of wings flapping, the hunting Golden Eagle and Eagle returned to the camp.

In their talons were rabbits.

The Eagle dropped a rabbit near Chen Wen, landing with a proud expression on its face.

The meaning was clear: Praise me!

Seeing this, Chen Wen didn’t hold back compliments.

The Golden Eagle, on the other hand, took the rabbit to the forest, where it had obtained food for the Snowy Owl.

Shortly after.

Two Wolf Minks arrived panting behind.

But they also brought rabbits. Chen Wen glanced and saw they were mountain hares, so he handed the rabbit meat to them to store as food.

However, tension between the two Wolf Minks remained.

They kept their distance from each other and showed no intention of Communication.

Chen Wen thought about it, planning to try counseling the two Wolf Minks tomorrow morning, and also talk to the animals about the tiger.

In short, there were still many things to do!

After dinner.

Exhausted, Chen Wen quickly lay down in his sleeping bag and fell into a deep sleep.

Given how tired Chen Wen had been these days, everyone discussed and decided to let him rest well for a night, not involving him in night watch tonight.

...

A good sleep until dawn.

Chen Wen opened his eyes, steadying himself.

After learning about last night’s events, Chen Wen felt a bit touched.

His teammates are kind people indeed!

After getting up, he helped Hua Yun prepare breakfast.

The quality of breakfast significantly improved this morning.

Everyone ate happily.

After breakfast, everyone started their work.

Since Chen Wen had already arranged, everyone knew what to do.

So while Chen Wen and Hua Yun tidied up the camp, others were already busy with their tasks.

After leveling the ground around the campfire, Chen Wen went over to the animals.

He waved them over, intending to halt their hunting plans, and gathered them all.

"Today, I have something important to tell you all."

After gathering the animals, Chen Wen said seriously, "There’s a dangerous predator new to these woods. You must be cautious!"

The Wolf Mink King Kong said dismissively, "Dangerous? How dangerous? Can I take it on?"

Chen Wen flicked his finger on King Kong’s forehead and said, "It’s of the same kind as the big orange one. Do you think you can beat that?"

Upon hearing this, the Wolf Mink King Kong immediately shut its mouth.

Big orange—it knows all too well.

Back at the zoo, King Kong had played with Big Orange several times.

But to call it play, it was actually non-aggressive fighting.

And each time ended with it being pinned to the ground by Big Orange.

King Kong knows well, that it was only because Big Orange didn’t take it seriously. If Big Orange were serious, it could pin King Kong in just a few rounds.

So, faced with a peer of Big Orange, King Kong figured it better play it safe.

On the other hand, the Golden Eagle and Eagle weren’t too concerned.

They occupy the skies, and Big Orange’s kind can’t fly.

In such a situation, Big Orange’s kind wanting to harm them is not very realistic.

However, seeing the two birds dismiss it, Chen Wen reminded them, "Big Orange’s kind can climb trees and has great jumping ability. If you’re not cautious, you could very well get caught when it jumps!"

Hearing this, the Golden Eagle and Eagle only then took it more seriously.

"Also, there’s one more thing..."