When he ran into the yard, a Black Wind Rhinoceros came thundering over and grabbed his clothes with its mouth.
This Black Wind Rhinoceros was none other than Crescent-Moon, with a tuft of white hair on its head.
Last winter, with the help of the Vine God, Jiang Xuan obtained thirty-six Black Wind Rhinoceroses.
Among these Black Wind Rhinoceroses, thirty were adults, and Jiang Xuan assigned them to the two Hunting Teams.
The five calves were raised by the Planting Team.
However, one of the calves became attached to Jiang Xuan, so Jiang Xuan had to build a bamboo shed next to Tang Yuan’s and raise it in the yard.
Being a calf, it didn’t have much fighting power, so Jiang Xuan hadn’t taken it out with him before, but today it followed him voluntarily.
After half a year of raising, Crescent-Moon’s size had noticeably increased, and its horn had grown thicker and longer, starting to show the might of a Black Wind Rhinoceros.
Jiang Xuan tugged at his clothing and said, "Crescent-Moon, stop messing around, I’ll be back soon."
But Crescent-Moon still wouldn’t let go, looking stubborn.
Jiang Xuan was in a hurry to leave and didn’t have time to fuss over it, so he said helplessly, "Alright then, come with me."
Crescent-Moon immediately brightened up, released Jiang Xuan’s clothing, and nodded his head, indicating for Jiang Xuan to get on its back.
By now, Crescent-Moon had grown large enough that carrying two people was no problem at all.
Jiang Xuan swung himself onto Crescent-Moon’s back.
"Thud, thud, thud..."
Crescent-Moon happily trotted along with Jiang Xuan and, following Jiang Xuan’s directions, ran out of the bamboo forest.
When Crescent-Moon reached the center of the tribe’s settlement, a large number of Vine Tribe Warriors had already gathered there, including the adult Black Wind Rhinoceroses.
When Jiang Xuan arrived, everyone looked at him, waiting for his command.
Jiang Xuan rode Crescent-Moon, holding a Bone Spear, and shouted loudly, "Hunting Team One, Hunting Team Two, Planting Team, Breeding Team, Guard Team One, all follow me, Guard Team Two stay behind, watch over the tribe and the captives."
"If anyone dares to cause trouble or escape, kill!"
Jiang Xuan shouted, Crescent-Moon roared, and under Jiang Xuan’s guidance, dashed quickly to the west.
"Thud, thud, thud..."
The thirty adult Black Wind Rhinoceroses also began to run, shaking the ground, their momentum was terrifying.
Behind the Black Wind Rhinoceroses, a large number of Vine Tribe Warriors rode on rock goats and Great Horned Deer, creating a scene that stirred one’s blood.
Only Cang Er bit his lip, following orders to cross the river, return to the second settlement, and watch over those captives whose loyalty hadn’t been won over completely.
In truth, he really wanted to join everyone in the battle, but someone always had to stay behind to guard the tribe.
Riding Crescent-Moon, Jiang Xuan circled around Stone Mountain and headed west. At the same time, he pulled out a Bone Whistle and blew it vigorously toward the sky a few times.
Shortly, Tang Yuan flew back from a distance, letting out a sharp cry, with its purple feathers shining brilliantly in the sunlight.
However, once Tang Yuan saw Jiang Xuan riding Crescent-Moon, it didn’t land but instead accompanied them in the sky.
In the Vine Tribe, the commotion outside was so loud that the Old Witch, who was studying herbs in the bamboo house, naturally heard it too.
The Old Witch put down the Beast Hair Brush, opened the door of the bamboo house, and walked to the eagle nest next to the bamboo house.
In the giant eagle nest, the massive eagle was pecking at its prey. When it saw the Old Witch approaching, it lifted its head.
The Old Witch said, "A promise is a promise. Little Black, come with me to help the Vine Tribe."
The giant eagle nodded, then spread its wings, stepped out of the nest, and hopped onto the open ground, pressing one wing against the ground.
The Old Witch calmly walked up along the wing, sat on the giant eagle’s back, and said lightly, "Set off."
The giant eagle spread its enormous wings, took a short run-up, and then soared into the sky, letting out a cry that pierced the heavens.