Chapter 1369: The Recognized Boundary (Part 5)

The next day, Xuanyuan and the others all rose very early; mainly because time waits for no one, and if they did not see people from the opposing tribe today, they would have to prepare to do something themselves.

Because the food supply was sufficient, and also to ensure the Soldiers had enough strength, breakfast early in the morning was definitely not to be missed. Although it was only a small amount of porridge, drinking this porridge into their stomachs gave them a greater advantage than enemies who had nothing at all.

"Lu, tell me, what is your plan now?" Xuanyuan did not state his own thoughts, but instead probed Lu first.

Lu was very direct: "Let's first test the strength of the other side. If they don't follow what you said and come over to negotiate with us first, then we will do something to tell them we are here—either surrender and retreat, or go to war. What is there to discuss? Or should I have someone fire a couple of shots at them now?"

Xuanyuan hurriedly waved his hand: "No rush, no rush. Let's look at the situation first. Just as you said, know yourself and know your enemy, and you will never be defeated in a hundred battles."

"Let's first observe the situation on the other side. If they don't send anyone over in a while, I will send someone over. For now, we can have Fenghou perform divination for us to ask about good or bad fortune."

Lu glanced at Fenghou, who was already prepared, and naturally agreed: "Alright, no problem. Then I will trouble Fenghou to perform divination for us first and see how this war will go."

Fenghou used the Tortoise Shell and Yarrow together to perform the divination. First, he fiddled with the Yarrow in various ways, his brows locked in a frown, saying nothing. Afterward, he took the Tortoise Shell out from the fire to examine it carefully, but his expression remained equally serious.

After he put the Tortoise Shell down, Xuanyuan finally spoke to ask: "Fenghou, what is the result of the divination?"

Fenghou's expression was serious: "Average. The war can be won, but there will be blame; you will encounter many obstacles and it will not be smooth."

Xuanyuan seemed to agree with this result very much and nodded seriously as well. Lu, however, was a bit puzzled, because Fenghou's result was as good as saying nothing. Which war wouldn't be like this? Aren't they all like this?

They fight back and forth, and in the end, one side gains the advantage and achieves victory, unless one side has a huge advantage in numbers and Weaponry and can achieve victory all at once with an unstoppable momentum.

Therefore, Lu had already filtered out Fenghou's words, and at the same time, he placed a question mark over Fenghou's abilities and stopped paying attention to him.

But Fenghou stated another result: "When the sun can shine on that rock down there, they will send people over."

Lu was greatly startled and hurriedly turned his head to look at the rock Fenghou pointed to. Currently, the sun was still relatively high from their position; once the sun rose a bit higher, the lower area below would naturally have sunlight too.

According to the fact that Lu and the others had long used the Sundial and were quite familiar with the speed of the sun, they felt that it would only take an hour for the sun to shine on that rock. Could it really be as accurate as Fenghou said? Being able to determine even the time was simply too inconceivable.

Now Lu could only wait. However, Xuanyuan and Limu seemed to have gotten used to it and also did not raise any objections, only saying to Lu again: "Then let's wait a moment. Let the other side come first; if they don't come, I will send someone over."

Lu had no opinion, and he did not ask Xuanyuan why he wasn't as certain now, given that yesterday he had said it was already certain the other side would send people over first.

Jiebing rose early, but the sun had not yet shone down, and it was a little cold. The sun sprinkled on the top of the slope, still quite golden, which made Jiebing feel a bit displeased because, in his heart, it felt as if Heaven was helping the other side and taking care of them—even the sun was given to them first. They were bright and golden, while he was dim and cold.

They had no breakfast to eat, nor did they have the time. Anyway, everyone got up around that time. The only thing was that he could not get up later than the Tribal Chief; if he got up later than the Tribal Chief, that meant he was finished.

Others had no breakfast to eat, but Jiebing did. This season happened to have all kinds of bird eggs. He had someone take three and throw them into the ashes of the campfire; that kind of ash, still carrying sparks, could still steam the eggs until they were cooked.

After they were cooked, he cracked the shells directly and ate them, along with the black Grass ash, into his stomach, then drank a mouthful of cold water. It was still enjoyable; his stomach felt comfortable.

"You! Come here!" Jiebing pointed randomly at a passing Soldier. After that Soldier realized what was happening, he immediately trotted over to Jiebing's side.

Jiebing threw one of the eggs he had left over—a relatively small one—directly over. The Soldier was quick-eyed and fast-handed, catching it with one hand.

"Eat it, I have a task to arrange for you."

Jiebing's tone left no room for refusal. The Soldier also knew his Tribal Chief's temper, so without hesitation, he bit into the egg directly. The crunchy shell and the powdery egg mixed together; after chewing them up, he swallowed them into his stomach.

The egg was very small; he finished it in three bites, and then he said very firmly: "Tribal Chief, what is the task?"

"You, go to that hillside and have a conversation with them."

The Soldier was very astonished: "Tribal Chief, I... what should I say when I go there?"

Jiebing stroked his beard: "Uh... just say, tell them to surrender. If they submit to the Shennong Clan, their lives can be spared. Also, tell that Great Shaman who can summon Heavenly Thunder to come out; I want to see if it's real or fake."

"I have already recognized the territory they planned; that is enough. I hope they know what they should do. Alright, that's all, go and say it."

The Soldier's hands were shaking a little: "Yes... yes, Tribal Chief."

The Soldier now knew why he had been given an egg; it turned out he had been assigned this suicidal mission. With those words, he would definitely be killed if he went. It was impossible that such a hot-tempered Tribal Chief and Leader could be insulted like that.

"Oh, remember to watch your feet carefully. They have dug Traps on the road. You must not step on them. If you step on one, not only will you die, but you will also disrupt my plan and let them discover there are Traps; that would not be good."

Jiebing spoke casually, but his tone was very cold. The Soldier could not help but shiver. He now had to walk over carefully and seriously. One reason Jiebing sent an envoy first was also for fear that the other side would send people down first; if they accidentally stepped on one, it would affect his subsequent plans.

Those Traps were prepared for the opposing Soldiers. Once they took effect, they had to be able to injure more people. Injuring one or two had no meaning, and besides, once they discovered them, they would definitely clear them out one by one.