Wilderness Survival with Druid System Chapter 720 - 62: Oasis

For the indigenous people, Dennis’s strategy was normal contact, but absolutely not entering their territory.

After all, the indigenous people on this side of Australia, especially those deep in the desert and on the Kimberley Plateau,

are quite exclusionary.

So of the indigenous people who maintain hunting habits can even exhibit strong hostility towards outsiders.

The indigenous tribe in front of the second oasis is relatively better.

Though they maintain hunting habits, they don’t have significant hostility towards outsiders.

Furthermore, they like to exchange goods with outsiders.

Including animal skins, items from human society, and so on.

Previously, so participants exchanged items they couldn’t use for food with them.

To enrich their food reserves.

The indigenous tribes can get quite a few good items, as even though this is a desert, it’s not devoid of resources.

Besides hunting, the indigenous tribes also cultivate and grow crops in the oasis.

This is also a result of Australia’s governntal efforts in desert control.

Within the Great Sand Desert, there are several desert farms.

Previous survivors have sumd up the produce here, including wheat, oats, barley, cotton, sugarcane, and various subtropical fruits, etc.

Adam strongly agreed with Dennis’s strategy.

As a man who survived in the rainforests of South Arica, he is deeply aware of the strength and ferocity of the indigenous people.

However, while everyone was discussing, Chen Wen was fiddling with the Australian Wild Dog badge given to him by the indigenous person Hook, wondering if it was of any use.

It was probably mostly useless.

But when the ti cos, he could try it out; after all, trying wouldn’t cost him anything.

Chen Wen smirked and put it aside.

After chatting for a while, Dennis continued leading everyone forward.

Near noon.

The scout eagle returned with a ssage: "There’s a large oasis in the northeast direction, want to go check it out?"

Oasis?

Chen Wen imdiately halted Dennis, telling him about it.

Hearing about the oasis, Dennis was imdiately intrigued: "Let’s check it out, since we haven’t encountered any significant water bodies to clean ourselves since the sandstorm."

Hua Yun nodded in agreent: "Yes, we’re covered in dust, which is neither sanitary nor comfortable."

The group reached a consensus and followed the scout eagle towards the oasis.

...

Upon arriving at the oasis,

they were pleasantly surprised.

The scale of the oasis was larger than they expected, and most importantly, it had a vast water surface.

"Judging by the environnt here, it must have rained recently, which is why there’s such a large water surface. Great!"

Dennis said, glancing around: "But everyone should be cautious of risks like venomous snakes; this environnt mainly consists of rock deserts and dirt, where many poisonous snakes and insects reside."

Upon hearing this, everyone beca vigilant.

At this point, Chen Wen sensed so reaction from the Taipan Snake, which had been quiet.

Looking down, he saw the Taipan Snake cautiously peeking its head out from the cal’s stomach sac.

Noticing Chen Wen’s gaze, it quickly withdrew its head and said, "I’m hungry..."

Calculating the ti, the Taipan Snake’s previous food was indeed almost depleted.

Chen Wen extended his arm, and the Taipan Snake coiled up.

"If you’re hunting, you can join later."

Chen Wen whispered.

The Taipan Snake nodded gladly.

Chen Wen and the group entered the oasis and found a relatively flat and open area to set up camp.

Dennis fetched water with the other cal stomach sacs, and after fetching water, Adam and Fred took the cals to the water surface to drink and, in the anti, search for food among the oasis vegetation.

Hua Yun seized the opportunity to collect stones and build a stove.

Dennis took out the previous food, laying it out under the sun to dry, checking in the anti for any rot or spoilage.

So spoiled food was washed by him at the pond’s edge, to be grilled when it’s ti to eat.

Chen Wen watched everyone efficiently arranging tasks, feeling he had nothing to contribute.

According to Dennis,

taking care of the Taipan Snake was more important than anything else.

As a local, Dennis had a respectful fear of the Taipan Snake.

The others were also fearful of this snake, which bore the title of "Land Snake King."

Even though they knew Chen Wen had tad the Taipan Snake, they dared not approach.

Helplessly, Chen Wen had to ensure everyone’s safety by reminding them repeatedly.

He then wandered into the oasis with his tad beast, searching for potential food sources.

...

In the oasis, there were many traces left behind by animals.

Chen Wen even found so very dry droppings near a rock.

These droppings contained so bone fragnts.

However, the droppings seed quite old, so Chen Wen paid them no mind.

He thought they were likely from so sort of dium to small-sized predator, and if such a non-venomous predator dared appear before him and his group, they could easily shoot it to supplent their fresh at supplies.

Not paying attention to the droppings,

Chen Wen continued searching for animals.

Observing Chen Wen’s actions, the Taipan Snake was curious: "What are you looking for?"

"Edible animals."

Chen Wen replied, gently tapping the shrub ahead with a wooden long spear.

There was no movent inside.

Upon hearing this, the Taipan Snake said, "I do sense many animals, but they’re too big for to eat."

Chen Wen nodded.

He saw it too.

Ahead, there were many burrowed pits.

Judging by the burrow entrance, these burrows belonged to European rabbits.

Australia’s most famous invasive species, a resilient presence that resisted governnt control for 150 years.

Also the brainchild of European migrants.

Though the population of European rabbits is no longer rampant, their numbers remain significant.

They are distributed throughout Australia, standing strong with their mighty reproductive ability.

Chen Wen glanced at the burrows.

The entrances showed no signs of prolonged disuse or collapse.

Furthermore, a pungent rabbit odor lingered in the surrounding air.

The sll of wild rabbits is quite offensive.

Chen Wen deduced from this that there must be a significant number of European rabbits here.

As Chen Wen proceeded, reaching the water source,

he suddenly realized.

The water source of this oasis cos from underground, given that the central oasis is lower in altitude while the surrounding areas are higher.

The water source’s center is an artesian well.

Clearly, this oasis is not seasonal, but a permanent one.

The European rabbits here are likely plentiful!

Chen Wen pondered for a mont, planning to discuss with Adam if they could catch so European rabbits.

The Taipan Snake was not very interested in European rabbits.

For the Taipan Snake,

European rabbits are too large and not suitable as food.

It slowly slithered off Chen Wen, searching for suitable food in the surroundings.