The stones here, after years of being washed by the flowing water, have mostly become round and smooth, making them unsuitable for directly building walls.
However, what he needed was a small portion of these stones, those extremely flat slate stones shaped by the water.
"These are our best wedge stones."
As he searched the creek bed, he explained: "Their thickness varies, ranging from one centimeter to five or six centimeters. They're perfect for leveling and filling gaps."
The sky gradually darkened, and an orange-red sunset appeared on the distant horizon.
Lin Yu'an's stone collection work was finally nearing its end. Looking at the two piles of stones on the hillside and creek bed, he wore a weary yet satisfied smile.
He selected the first batch of foundational stones and main wall stones needed for construction the next morning and arduously transported them back to the pit's side.
Then, he returned to the camp and immediately started a fire to cook.
