On the way back, Ma Lin saw a tree, its leaves had already fallen off, and there were many date-like fruits on the branches.
Some had fallen to the ground, he cracked open the fruit and saw it was white inside, a bit hard, seemingly containing some oil.
So he started picking them up.
Someone climbed the tree and knocked down more of these fruits.
As for why he did this, Ma Lin explained he wanted to extract oil.
What is the use of oil?
It can be used for illumination.
Apart from using it at home, the hunting team can carry it, traveling at night with a lantern.
Actually, Ma Lin also wanted to make paper, but in this era, even if made, it wouldn't be of much use.
All these endeavors should proceed slowly, with no rush.
He could tinker with many things, but if the population is insufficient, the improvement in everybody's living condition will be very limited.
The utmost importance now is still on breeding and planting.
He picked up about thirty pounds of these tree fruits.
