After dinner, Ma Lin went to the small creek on the east side of the village and dug three pits, filled them with firewood, and placed three pots on top. The wind was blowing from the northwest, so if he cooked the stinking wild dog meat here, the smell wouldn't drift into the village.
The reason for doing this was to obtain fats and oils, which could be used to make soap.
He called over 'Melon Face' and explained the situation.
"I don't know how badly that wild dog stinks, let alone how foul it'll be to render its fat. Come with me to bring it back, and be prepared for the stench."
Then Ma Lin collected more wood ash to make lye water.
He had many jars, and the two jars of lye water from the morning were still murky.
'Melon Face' kept stirring, while Ma Lin was processing flint arrowheads.
Soon, 'Red Face' came over, saying he was heading south.
Ma Lin and 'Melon Face' followed him.
There was no familial relationship between 'Melon Face' and 'Red Face.'
