This Is My Primitive Tribe
Chapter 139 - 113: Migration Wave

Chapter 139: Chapter 113: Migration Wave

Ever since Tang Yuan could carry people in flight, Jiang Xuan would take it along when he went hunting.

Tang Yuan not only helped them drive the prey but also provided aerial reconnaissance, quickly detecting dangers around.

Soon, Tang Yuan was welcomed by everyone in the Hunting Team.

At the same time, the busy spring farming of the Vine Tribe officially began.

After two years of planting, the Vine Tribe already had a large stock of grain seeds. If all went well, this year’s grain harvest would be several times that of previous years.

This also meant that the Vine Tribe could support more people and could boldly increase their population.

In the breeding team, the effects of raising Long-tailed Rabbits, Unihorn Birds, Five-Colored Ducks, Giant Bamboo Rats, and Seven-Colored Pheasants were remarkable, with the number of livestock increasing significantly.

These raised livestock could provide the tribe with a substantial supply of meat, much more stable than hunting.

Everyone in the tribe performed their duties, and the entire Vine Tribe was flourishing.

...

Southern Wilderness, Crow Tribe.

In mid-February, the weather was warming up.

After more than a month of preparations, the Crow Tribe finally began their migration.

"Caw, caw, caw..."

Above the forest, countless crows were circling, a massive dark cloud-like mass swirling with chaotic, piercing cries, making one feel uneasy all over.

In the giant old crow’s nest in the center of the Crow Tribe, a terrifying black giant crow opened its eyes, and two blood-red beams of light shot from its eyes, illuminating the entire nest.

Under the big tree, the Witch of the Crow Tribe knelt on the ground, saying, "Please, Crow God, lead the tribe to find a new dwelling place!"

Behind the Witch of the Crow Tribe, over three thousand tribe members knelt in a dense crowd, creating a solemn and eerie scene, so much so that even the children didn’t dare to cry or fuss.

Inside the old crow’s nest, the giant black crow slowly walked to the edge of the nest, surveying the kneeling tribe members below, then spread its wings and soared into the sky.

"Caw, caw, caw..."

All the black crows erupted with excitement, swirling around the giant crow, continuously calling with their hoarse, unpleasant cries.

All nearby birds and beasts were frightened away, and even the insects didn’t dare to chirp anymore.

The Witch of the Crow Tribe stood up and said to the Crow Tribe leader beside her, "Let’s move out!"

The leader of the Crow Tribe also stood up and shouted loudly to all the tribe members, "Move out!"

More than three thousand tribe members immediately stood up, carrying food and tools, and followed the crows in the sky, embarking on their migration.

...

At the same time, with the frequent occurrence of disasters such as earthquakes, droughts, and hail, the various tribes in the Western Wilderness couldn’t hold out any longer and began migrating to other areas.

The Eastern Wilderness and Southern Wilderness were the first choices for migration, while the Northern Wilderness had a relatively cold and harsh environment, so most tribes from the Western Wilderness would not migrate in that direction.

Such large-scale migrations led to intense conflicts between tribes, and countless bloodshed occurred along the migration paths.

Among them, the Jackal Tribe, closest to the Southern Wilderness and known for its formidable combat strength, was the most notable.

The Jackal Tribe had over three thousand members and was one of the first to migrate.

"Awooo..."

In the Jackal Tribe, a large jackal let out a thunderous howl, followed by countless jackals howling to the sky, scaring all the animals in the nearby mountains and forests into a mad escape.

Wild jackals were relatively small, but the jackals in the Jackal Tribe were particularly large, capable of carrying warriors in battle and possessing strong combat capabilities.

This was one of the reasons the Jackal Tribe was so powerful.

"Set off to the Southern Wilderness and seize a new territory!"

The chief of the Jackal Tribe sat on the back of a tall jackal, shouting loudly, then led over a thousand warriors riding jackals to clear the way.

These primitive cavalry would raid all the tribes along the way that they could defeat, thus replenishing the astounding food consumption during migration.

When the Jackal Tribe entered the Southern Wilderness, the first tribe to suffer was the Rock Sheep Tribe, located at the border of the Southern Wilderness and the Western Wilderness.

At this time, the unfortunate Rock Sheep Tribe was unaware of the danger; their Witch was still savoring the scenery they saw after ingesting the Divine Mushroom.

...

Southern Wilderness, Vine Tribe.

"Dig a little deeper and wider."

Across the Feiyu River, Jiang Xuan held the latest bone hoe, digging tunnels with the tribal warriors on the mountain.

The Southern Wilderness had a lot of rain, making tunnel digging difficult, as the ground could flood during excavation.

Therefore, when digging tunnels, it was best to choose high, dry places and simultaneously dig drainage ditches and ventilation holes.

Even so, except in winter, most tunnels remained damp and could only serve as temporary shelters, not for long-term residence.

If the location were drier, like the high mountains of the Rock Sheep Tribe, one could even live in dug-out caves without building houses.

For instance, the Witch of the Rock Sheep Tribe had always lived in a mountain cave.

To prepare for the future, the Vine Tribe arranged three lines of defense.

The first defense was, of course, the Vine God, the most crucial defense. If the Vine God could not withstand it, the tribe members would have no choice but to flee for their lives.

The second defense was the Feiyu River.

The people of the Vine Tribe could make bamboo rafts to cross the river, a skill most tribes did not possess, enabling them to escape using bamboo rafts in emergencies.

The third defense, and the last defense, was the tunnels Jiang Xuan and the other warriors were digging.

Originally, Jiang Xuan planned to dig more tunnels at Stone Mountain, but he thought, if even the Vine God couldn’t protect them, the tunnels might have limited effectiveness.

So, he simply found a mountain on the other side of the Feiyu River and dug extensive tunnels there, considering it the last line of defense.

If the Vine God couldn’t resist the enemies and the Feiyu River couldn’t stop them, the Vine Tribe could retreat into this mountain’s tunnels and use them to fight the enemy.

Of course, if it came to that, it would be a do-or-die situation. Even if they survived, the Vine Tribe would be severely weakened.

Unless absolutely necessary, escaping together as a tribe would be much better than a do-or-die scenario.

"Thud!"

A warrior was digging when suddenly his hoe sank into the soil with a dull thud.

The warrior forcefully pulled out the bone hoe, quickly excavating the surrounding soil, and exclaimed, "Chief, there’s a hole here!"

In front of him appeared a dark cave entrance.

Jiang Xuan and the nearby warriors immediately ran over.

"Light a torch and throw it in to have a look."

Soon, a warrior quickly made a torch, lit it at the cooking fire, and ran to the cave entrance before tossing it inside.

The firelight illuminated the cave’s interior, revealing it to be a natural rock cave!

The Southern Wilderness had many Stone Mountains with numerous natural rock caves, but none were near the Stone Mountain where the Vine Tribe lived.

Jiang Xuan did not expect this mountain to have a rock cave.

"Widen it a bit!"

At Jiang Xuan’s command, the warriors stepped forward and quickly expanded the entrance.

After removing all the soil and loose stones around the entrance, the opening was large enough for an adult to bend down and enter.

"Make some durable torches and go inside to take a look."

Jiang Xuan was somewhat excited; if this cave were deep enough, perhaps they wouldn’t have to waste time and effort digging tunnels.

What tunnels could compare to a network of crisscrossing underground caves?

However, such undeveloped underground caves were extremely dangerous. People entering them could get lost or encounter unknown underground beasts.

If Jiang Xuan didn’t rely on his current strength and Night Vision ability, he wouldn’t dare venture inside just with a few torches.

Soon, Vine Tribe warriors made more than a dozen torches using bamboo, tree resin, and other materials, lighting four of them, and then followed Jiang Xuan into this unfamiliar underground cave.

People are always filled with fear of the unknown environment, so the warriors closely followed Jiang Xuan, remaining vigilant of their surroundings at all times.

Jiang Xuan instructed them to mark the wall with a stone after covering a short distance to avoid getting lost.

Initially, the cave was narrow, but after they had walked a bit, it widened, and some side paths appeared.

Meanwhile, they noticed many stalactites hanging from the cave ceiling, glowing brilliantly under the torchlight, very beautiful.

When the torches were halfway burned, they still hadn’t reached the end of the cave, so Jiang Xuan chose not to continue exploring and instructed the warriors to return the way they came.

Once back on the surface, the warriors breathed a sigh of relief. Although the cave was beautiful, traversing it always engendered a sense of trepidation.

Jiang Xuan said to everyone, "Stop digging for now; maintain your position here while I make a quick trip back."

Hastily, Jiang Xuan descended the mountain, crossed the river on a bamboo raft, entered the bamboo forest, and went to find Chi Shao.

The remaining warriors glanced at each other; they didn’t know what Jiang Xuan intended but could only wait patiently near the cave entrance.