Thus, she had fashioned a simple yet handy tool.
Qiao Duo'er held the tool in her hand and gestured with it, thinking it should work well.
With this tool, she would soon be able to feast on roasted fish!
The thought of delicious roasted fish suddenly energized Qiao Duo'er.
Although her body was not as strong as before, her agility and judgment remained intact, so after a few attempts, Qiao Duo'er was able to control her new body perfectly.
Before long, she had speared three fish.
Qiao Duo'er was not greedy, she set aside her rod and started to process her catch.
Her fish cleaning was quick and efficient, and in no time she had scaled the fish, removed their guts, and rinsed them in the stream water.
Once the fish were cleaned, Qiao Duo'er stuffed them with wild mint leaves to reduce the fishy smell, even without any spices.
Then, Qiao Duo'er gathered some dry wood and used the flint from her bosom to start a fire.
She had to thank her previous self for this item, as she couldn't remember where it had come from, only that it was a treasured possession always carefully hidden by her former self.
Well... probably because the flint was her previous self's only private property.
Qiao Duo'er skewered the fish on branches and carefully roasted them over the fire, and soon the aroma of fish filled the air.
The tempting scent triggered her appetite, and she swallowed her saliva, wishing she could devour the roasted fish in one bite.
This was the first time Qiao Duo'er felt that roasting fish was taking forever.
After what seemed like an eternity, the fish were finally ready, and Qiao Duo'er eagerly devoured her meal.
The fish were crispy on the outside and tender inside, with a hint of mint fragrance, and although they were a bit bland, they were a feast for someone who hadn't tasted meat in a long time.
Before long, Qiao Duo'er had polished off one fish.
She smacked her lips, still craving more, so she decisively roasted the remaining two fish.
After finishing a second one, Qiao Duo'er was full. She thought for a moment, then wrapped the last fish in a lotus leaf and tucked it into her bosom.
Since that man had given her half a bun, she would return the favor, considering it as an expression of her gratitude.
Having her fill, Qiao Duo'er energetically made her way up the mountain, using the trunk she'd used earlier as a walking stick, which saved her quite a bit of effort.
Qiao Duo'er was glad she had been a special agent, well... in her previous life.
She had not only accepted becoming an unattractive woman but was also capable of surviving in such harsh conditions.
It didn't take long for Qiao Duo'er to plan out her life for the near future.
She recognized some common herbs and could collect them to trade for money, at least ensuring she could fill her stomach every day.
Plus, she had an exclusive recipe for golden sore medicine. If she was lucky enough to gather all the ingredients, she could definitely make a fortune. Once she had earned some silver, she could soar high!
The dream was beautiful, and Qiao Duo'er firmly believed reality would be even more fulfilling!
Suddenly, Qiao Duo'er's eyes lit up.
She had found a patch of Joint-Healing Grass!
It would be perfect since there was someone with a broken leg at home, and it could be extremely useful.
Mashed Joint-Healing Grass applied to the fracture and covered with fir bark, then secured with a splint, was the best for bone healing, but it was useless for comminuted fractures.
She guessed the man at home had not sustained a crushed fracture since he had only rolled down a hill.
So Qiao Duo'er cut enough Joint-Healing Grass and used her dagger to carve a piece of bark from a fir tree.
While carving, Qiao Duo'er was particularly careful not to cut down a full circle around the tree, as it would kill it.
After securing these two items, Qiao Duo'er headed down the mountain.
And... next time, she would definitely bring a basket!