Chapter 120: Chisel and Auger


    After the sess of the first example, the subsequentdder manufacturing became increasingly easy.


    Considering the speed at which people in the tribe could climb the wall in case of an enemy attack, Han Cheng felt it was necessary to produce moredders.


    So, within two days, fivedders were ced behind the newly raised low wall on the west side of the tribe.


    Traditionaldders inter times, such as wooden or bamboodders, were not made this way. The main difference was in the instation of the rungs.


    Inter times, wooden and bamboodders had holes drilled into two posts, and the rungs were inserted into these holes. Thedders made by Han Cheng, being crude, were notparable in terms of aesthetics or stability.


    Considering that woodendders were prone to damage from exposure to the elements, especially the deterioration of the ropes binding the rungs, Han Cheng wanted to create traditional woodendders after making the makeshift woodendders.


    Making traditional woodendders posed a challenge that needed to be ovee  drilling holes in wood. Inter times, drilling holes was rtively easy due to the avability of sharp tools designed for the purpose.


    Now, facing this technical challenge without suitable tools, Han Cheng could only furrow his brow and ponder.


    Recalling the previously sessful hand drill, after several attempts, he had to shake his head and abandon this method. The hand drill could be used for smaller holes, but manual drilling was ineffective when the required holes were toorge.


    This couldn''t be solved by just using arger drill bit.


    Stone was valuable, especially for primitive people and Han Cheng, who couldn''t smelt metals like copper and iron. After the failure of manual drilling, Han Cheng turned his attention to stones.


    Since stones could be used to make stone knives and axes, there was no reason they couldn''t be used to make stone chisels.


    Without further ado, Han Cheng instructed the people in the tribe to use the hard stones used for making stone knives, following his requirements to craft stone chisels.


    The shape of the stone chisel was simple  a round or t elongated stone pir with one end chipped away little by little to create a rough edge. Afterward, it was ced on arge stone while sprinkling water and grinding.


    Sprinkling water during the grinding process had its reasons. The most crucial aspect was not dust control or cooling; water helped wash away the ground stone debris, maintaining the friction of the stone used as a whetstone.


    The production of stone tools was a time-consuming task. The skilled hands made the stone chisel of someone in the tribe who excelled at crafting stone tools, taking three days toplete.


    This person, known as "Mu Tou (Wood)" in the tribe, was not the wood you''d find in a forest. He was a grown-up man from the Green Sparrow Tribe.


    Originally living in the Green Sparrow Tribe before the people from the Pig Tribe joined, hisbat strength in the Green Sparrow Tribe ranked around fifth to seventh ce.


    He was called "Mu Tou" because he didn''t talk much, and his appearance always gave off a wooden feeling.


    Although seemingly wooden, when it came to crafting stone tools, Mu Tou''s skills were undoubtedly among the best in the Green Sparrow Tribe, as was the case with those whoter joined from the Pig Tribe.


    This might be rted to his reserved personality, as crafting stone tools required patience for continuous grinding.


    Therefore, everyone has their shining points. Feeling inferior everywhere is often due to only seeing the brilliance in others and not finding something suitable to showcase one''s strengths.


    Things are not absolute and can be transformed in specific situations.


    Just like Mu Tou, who couldn''t make a deal to save his life but excelled when it came to stone tools.


    Han Cheng knocked for a while, then set down the stone chisel and the wooden stick in his hand, giving his tired hands a stretch and sighing.


    The stone chisel wasn''t cutting it; it wasn''t sharp enough. It was okay at the beginning, but as the depth of the hole increased, the efficiency started to drop rapidly.


    This whole thing left Han Cheng feeling frustrated. He just wanted to make some holes in the wood. Why was it so difficult?


    Seeing Han Cheng drop the stone chisel, Mu Tou frowned. He looked worried, thinking that the Shaman was dissatisfied with the tool he had crafted. Without saying a word, he picked up the discarded stone chisel and continued to grind it against a stone.


    Observing Mu Tou earnestly sharpening the stone chisel, Han Cheng felt a warmth in his heart but sighed inwardly. Stones, no matter how well polished, couldn''tpare to steel.


    Of course, except for a diamond that could bankrupt a person with just one purchase.


    Han Cheng watched as Mu Tou contemted and worked on the stone chisel. Despite eventually carving out a hole, it wasn''t what he wanted. It took too long, and ropes would be more efficient for a makeshiftdder.


    As dusk fell, the Green Sparrow Tribe, tired from a day''s work, settled into a quiet night. The soft sound of snoring apanied the tranquil night, and the flickering light from a small fire cast shadows on the cave walls, making them appear unusually tall.


    Han Cheng turned over, lying on his side, gazing into the cave that was now blurry, quiet, and different from the daytime.


    His turning motion woke Fu Jiang, who was sleeping at his feet. Fu Jiang lifted his head, looked around cautiously, saw nothing unusual, then lowered his head, burying his nose under his tail, continuing his sweet dreams.


    An idea suddenly appeared in Han Cheng''s mind, bringing joy and dispelling all the frustration. He became fully awake.


    Fire.


    He looked at the flickering me, his eyes focused.


    Fire and water are the two most versatile elements. How could he forget?


    The idea of using fire to create the holes he needed lingered in his mind, keeping him awake untilte at night.


    Early the next morning, Han Cheng got up, exercised after washing up, and resumed his grand n to create the holes he needed.


    Han Cheng was determined to see those holes created. It wasn''t just for thedder; it was also aboutying the groundwork for future endeavors, much like what he did with the hand drill.


    In ancient times, when iron nails were not widespread, carpenters and craftsmen used the method of "" (mao, tenon joint) when connecting various tools and objects.


    This seemingly inconspicuous hole held significant meaning in manufacturing tools and utensils.