Chapter 1389: Owl Calls

Xuanyuan merely looked at the sky, discovering that the sky already had some very thin, wispy clouds, thin enough that they could not obscure the starlight, yet they were truly and certainly there. This made Xuanyuan feel that perhaps a cloudy day was truly about to arrive, and the air brought by the breeze was indeed damp; at this time of year, it should also be the rainy season.

Although summer had not yet arrived, the further south one went, the earlier the rainy season naturally arrived, and the rainfall could also be greater. This was something Baifeng had told him, because Xuanyuan had previously felt confused about the obvious gap in the wheat ripening times between Huaxia and the Xuanyuan Tribe.

Moreover, through bits and pieces revealed by Baifeng during conversations about other matters, Xuanyuan had also gained a sufficient understanding.

Sure enough, when Xuanyuan woke up again, he discovered that there were already many clouds in the sky. It was hard to see clearly in the morning, but by noon, there were many clouds like great mountains floating in the sky. They did not cover the entire sky, but the sudden increase in clouds also signaled a higher possibility of rainfall.

Lu took one look and knew they were altocumulus clouds; as long as the conditions were sufficient, these altocumulus clouds could form precipitation at any time, because these altocumulus clouds were simply abundant water vapor.

It was true; it had rained with a light drizzle for several days a while ago, which did not affect the march but was very damp. Now it had been clear for several days in a row, and the water vapor on the ground had already evaporated a great deal. Not to mention the water vapor drifting over from afar, the water vapor on this land alone was enough to form another round of precipitation.

However, Lu did not speak these words out loud; it was enough for him to know, and there was no need to say everything.

Jiebing looked at the clouds in the sky, knowing that the time was also approaching. If the clouds were still this dense and this numerous tonight, then they could prepare to attack, because all they were waiting for was a night when the moon was not so bright.

The Great Shaman of the Jiebing Tribe also told them a piece of good news, which was that the "power" of the moon was waning. If one looked up at the sky, the originally round moon had looked incomplete for these past few days. Even if it did not rain in the next few days, the moonlight brought by a moon like an eyebrow would be even less, so their opportunity to attack was still there.

Jiebing was unwilling to continue waiting; as long as tonight was suitable, then they would attack tonight. He looked at the mountaintop opposite and saw no one standing watch, so he hurriedly dispatched two Soldiers, one to the left and one to the right, telling them to make a wide detour to pass the message to Jiang Cheng and Jiang Ming: tonight, after the sun sets, upon hearing the owl calls of seven first and then eight, they were to follow the original plan and send the women and Soldiers to begin the attack.

The women in front, the male Soldiers in the back; their three tribes were to surround the mountain in front and to the left and right, leaving not a single gap. As for the retreat route of Huaxia, they had no way to guard it; the span was too large, and it was easy to be discovered.

But if they could force them off this hillside, it would also be a victory, because a major reliance of Huaxia and the Xuanyuan Tribe would be gone, and the trouble caused by Jiebing's misjudgment could also be resolved. Afterward, they could rely on their numerical advantage to continuously pursue and besiege them.

The plan was well-made, and Jiang Ming and Jiang Cheng also received the message and made preparations. Those women had never been on a battlefield and were a bit afraid, but for the sake of the tribe, they had no choice.

Without Weapons, they could only use hardwood to make Wooden Spears, or rush to make some Stone Spears; holding them in their hands was enough to stab someone to death.

By evening, the clouds had not dissipated; instead, they became even denser, and even the east side was pitch black. There would certainly be no moonlight at night, and everything seemed to be developing in a direction favorable to Jiebing.

"Soldiers, Leaders, tonight we have observed two people go from the Jiebing Tribe to the Jiang Ming and Jiang Cheng tribes. If there were nothing going on, Jiebing naturally would not have sent people over.

Coupled with the fact that the weather is like this now, night is the perfect time for a night raid, so we guess that tonight they might take advantage of the darkness to sneak up and attack, so tonight we must stay alert.

Those on night watch, keep your eyes open; those Soldiers who should rest, continue to rest, but don't sleep too soundly. Keep your Weapons at hand, and when you hear a sound, assemble; you must be able to wake up immediately and fight!"

Lu and Xuanyuan were both making arrangements for their people. No matter how one looked at the situation tonight, it felt wrong. Jiebing had not moved for several days; it was impossible for him to endure without moving forever. If he didn't move again, they, the Huaxia Xuanyuan Tribe Alliance, would not be able to hold back either.

They hadn't been idle these past few days either; they had found many pieces of wood and stone from the surroundings and built them into a Trench. But as long as the supports on both sides were removed, those pieces of wood and stone could be rolled down with a single push, and each one could cause area damage.

But after all, the time was too short. No matter how many people they had, they couldn't get very many, not enough to deal with the enemy, but at least it was a means.

However, Xuanyuan silently kept this method in his heart. This method was proposed by Lu; if it weren't for Lu, they wouldn't have thought of this idea.

They also didn't know that if they were to attack the city of Huaxia, they would also receive the same treatment. Stones and wood had no production cost, but the effect was excellent; throwing objects from a high altitude, one hit would be unbearable.

The last bit of the sun's light had disappeared. Although the moon had come out, it had almost no radiance. The earth was extremely dim, and it was impossible to see what was in the distance; everything had blended into the earth. It was better closer up, where one could vaguely see clearly.

The Jiebing and Jiang Surname tribes, whose night vision was extremely poor, had already made full preparations at this extremely tense moment, holding Weapons in their hands, waiting for Jiebing's signal.

Jiebing reached out to feel the air; the damp air made him feel vaguely uneasy, but he had no other way. Now was probably the best opportunity. If they missed today, they would have to wait another few days, until the time the Great Shaman said the moon's power would be at its lowest. But they couldn't afford to wait; with so many people, just eating was a big problem. In a dozen days, they could finish all the food they had brought, but that food was not meant to be used this way.

Seeing that the timing was about right, Jiebing personally placed his hand over his mouth and then imitated the sound of a night owl, calling: "Woo Woo Woo!"

"Woo Woo Woo!"

Jiebing imitated it vividly, and since the call of the night owl was very common at night and could travel very far, it was not abrupt at all, which was why he had prepared such a signal.

Hearing the signal coming from afar and counting them one by one to confirm it was Jiebing, Jiang Ming and Jiang Cheng waved their hands and, without hesitation, commanded their tribesmen to begin lowering their bodies to climb the mountain.