jdhmnovel Chapter 286 The Eve of the Storm
Chapter 286 The Eve of the Storm
As temperatures gradually rise and the heat intensifies, summer is just around the corner.
On such a morning, the sky seemed to be shrouded by a huge gray curtain, pressing down heavily and gloomily.
The orcs looked up and saw thick, dark clouds piled up like heavy mountain peaks, which filled them with fear.
The experienced group knew in their hearts that a fierce storm was about to break.
This is the first heavy rain of spring!
According to the tribe's chief shaman's prediction, the scale of this rain will certainly be considerable.
Ruan Mianmian, however, learned in advance through the system's weather app that the rain would last for a full day and night.
To ensure the safety of all members of the tribe, she decisively issued the order: "All orcs must return to their caves today!"
There are two reasons for making this decision.
Firstly, caves are relatively more sturdy and safe, effectively resisting the invasion of wind and rain; secondly, living and working in caves is very convenient, and cooking and daily activities can be easily handled.
Upon receiving the instructions, Ruan Mianmian quickly organized everyone to take action.
First, she arranged for strong, powerful orcs like Daman to move the firewood and cured meat stored in the valley to the cave for safekeeping.
These food reserves are crucial for the tribe to survive the long rainy season. If they are not moved in time, the losses will be incalculable if they are soaked by rainwater.
At the same time, another urgent matter lay ahead.
Since drainage had not been considered before, the valley now urgently needs to have a drainage channel dug to smoothly guide rainwater to the lakes deep in the valley.
So Tu and several other earth-type orcs skilled in manipulating soil immediately threw themselves into this arduous task.
Using their orcish advantages and earth-based abilities, they dug furiously into the ground, sweat dripping from their foreheads, but they dared not stop for a moment.
"Sen, do you think there's a way to effectively control the orcs' superpowers?"
Ruan Mianmian stared intently at Tu and his two other beastman companions who were busy at work, and a sense of worry welled up in her heart.
She knew all too well that earth-type ability users were extremely rare in this tribe, and while other orcs could manage many tasks, their efficiency was far inferior.
At this moment, Ruan Mianmian realized more and more deeply that only by letting professionals do specialized things can we achieve twice the result with half the effort and remarkable effectiveness!
Upon hearing the little female's words, a look of surprise suddenly flashed deep in Sen's eyes.
After a slight hesitation, he patiently explained to Ruan Mianmian in a gentle voice: "Ruan Ruan, the superpowers possessed by beastmen don't come out of thin air, but rather evolve gradually based on their individual physical conditions. This depends on the quality of their bloodline and, more importantly, on their individual growth process. You see, firstly, not every beastman is fortunate enough to advance and awaken a superpower; secondly, even if they successfully awaken it, the specific type of superpower cannot be predetermined or controlled."
After speaking, Sen paused for a moment, then lowered his voice and earnestly advised, "Ruan Ruan, I know you are exceptionally intelligent, practically omnipotent. But in the current situation, unless you are absolutely certain, do not act rashly. After all, our tribe's overall strength is not yet strong, and I do not have enough power to fight against the entire massive orc race. So I hope you will think things through carefully."
Ruan Mianmian felt a warmth in her heart when she heard Sen's caring words.
"Don't worry, Sen. I won't act rashly without being absolutely certain. The rainy season is coming soon, and there's a possibility of wandering orcs appearing. Let's wait and see."
Ruan Mianmian comforted Sen verbally, but in her heart she was thinking that she would go to the exchange platform that night to ask someone.
She is a person with a weak sense of security and does not easily trust others.
In her view, no matter how good others are, they are not as reliable as the people in her own tribe, so she still needs to find ways to improve the abilities of her tribesmen.
After a busy morning, everything that needed to be packed up and put into the cave has been put in. The only problem left is drainage.
The hunting team didn't go out today; the weather was bad and they were afraid the animals would get trapped outside.
Most importantly, the tribe has no shortage of food, so there is absolutely no need to risk going out.
The barbecue at noon was cooked inside the cave. Now there are two bonfires burning inside the cave, not so much for warmth, but mainly to keep out the moisture.
The cave had been uninhabited for about a month, and before that, the orcs had carried out a large-scale expansion project inside, making the already deep cave even more spacious.
However, due to poor air circulation deep inside the cave, there was still a damp atmosphere, and the ground felt somewhat wet.
As time went by, the sky grew darker and darker, creating a depressing and somber atmosphere.
According to the system's weather forecast, a storm is expected to hit around 3 PM.
In preparation for the impending downpour, Ruan Mianmian quickly organized all her orcs to dig drainage ditches after lunch.
She knew that if drainage measures were not implemented in time, the entire valley could be flooded once torrential rains came down, or even trigger disasters such as mudslides.
To this end, Ruan Mianmian not only directed her people to dig drainage ditches with all their might, but also specifically instructed the beastmen to move large rocks and place them beside the drainage ditches as barriers to enhance their stability and ability to resist the impact of water flow.
As the saying goes, many hands make light work. With the concerted efforts of all the clansmen, the drainage ditches in the entire valley were completely dug in just over two hours.
Looking at the crisscrossing and well-planned drainage system in front of them, everyone's tired faces finally showed a relieved smile.
At this point, Ruan Mianmian reminded them, "We've only completed the initial work so far, let's just leave it at this level for now. After the rain stops, we'll need to reapply mud to these drainage ditches to further enhance their sealing and durability. Otherwise, when the rainy season arrives, these drainage ditches are likely to be damaged by rainwater and won't be able to function properly."
Upon hearing the leader's words, everyone nodded in agreement and wiped the sweat from their foreheads.
In the Eastern tribe, the leader Ruan Mianmian possessed absolute authority and wisdom; every word she uttered and every instruction she gave was absolutely correct.
For the tribespeople, although they may not fully understand the underlying principles, they deeply understand a simple yet important truth: no matter when or where, it is always right to follow the leader's arrangements!