Chapter 78 Roasted Sweet Potatoes (Chirp Chirp Chirp Chirp)

Bai Su and He Meng mainly made some psychological preparations, while the other little people immediately entered a real "war preparedness" state.

Except for a few tiny people, all the adult little people are running around and are extremely busy.

In the wardrobe's storage room, the box containing the little people's weapons was taken out. One of the little people blew the dust off the box and almost choked.

"Cough cough cough, so much dust."

After all, these weapons have rarely been used since they came to Ningjia.

Once each adult child had retrieved their own weapon and felt its hard texture with their little hands, the last trace of laziness from staying at home faded from their faces, replaced by a firm fighting spirit.

Cang Lan, holding a longbow, wore a thick grass skirt, with a one-yuan coin tied to her chest with tape as a breastplate. Her light gray hair was tied up neatly, making her look very capable.

She looked at her people with a serious expression, her voice low but authoritative:

"Everyone, please check your weapons first, and then follow my instructions!"

Okay~

The little people swung their bows and arrows or spears with great force, then straightened their bodies with great momentum, and, reminded by Zelan, quickly divided into two rows according to their weapons.

Canglan briefly reiterated tonight's tactics, and after confirming that the tribespeople had memorized them, she quickly stepped forward and distributed the poisoned arrows she had made earlier in the park to each of the tribespeople holding bows and arrows, then waved her small hand:

"Archers, follow Zelan and lie in ambush at the entrance. The rest will follow my orders."

"……(good!)"

The little figures nodded vigorously, and to avoid making too much noise, they simply opened their mouths wide, making a silent but very noticeable "good" mouth shape.

A group of tiny figures, armed with bows and arrows, soon marched proudly into the courtyard, led by Zelan.

Canglan stayed where she was, magically producing a small glass bottle about 1 centimeter tall. She applied the liquid inside to the tips of the spears of her people, and then led these spear warriors into the courtyard.

"Chieftain, do you think this will work?"

In the pitch-black courtyard, Ning Jia crouched down, holding her phone. In the light of the screen, she pointed to the two long ropes held up by tiny figures below the gate and whispered:

"Should we find some more rope?"

Cang Lan didn't speak, but made an "OK" gesture to Ning Jia, then pointed to the courtyard gate and made a "shh" gesture.

Ning Jia immediately realized what was happening and began communicating with Cang Lan using lip movements:

Is there anything else you need me to do?

Cang Lan nodded and opened her mouth to say something, but Ning Jia looked blank. Even with the light of her phone, she still couldn't understand what Cang Lan's lip movements meant.

After all, she didn't have the night vision of the dwarfs, so in this pitch-black environment, she was basically half-blind.

Canglan realized this as well, so she pointed to the house, gesturing for Ningjia to come inside with her, and then quickly said:

"Lord Ningjia, I have a favor to ask."

"...You said?"

A glint of shrewdness flashed in Canglan's eyes:

"If tonight's visitor is indeed our enemy, then this battle is a battle of honor for our clan, a time for our clan to fight for itself. Would you please stand aside and watch the battle first? If our strength is insufficient, then we will ask for your assistance."

Ning Jia was taken aback, and asked with concern:

"Really... I don't need to participate?"

Seeing Ning Jia's disappointed expression, Cang Lan bowed deeply to Ning Jia:

“This is by no means xenophobia. In the hearts of our people, you have always been our family and friend in the land of giants, it's just—”

Canglan changed the subject, her face showing more worry:

"You may not know this, but that person's sudden betrayal of our tribe shattered the pride of our people. This matter has become a nightmare for our tribe..."

As she spoke, her expression hardened:

"Therefore, the only way to heal the inner demons of our people is for them to fight on their own. Only then can we break free from the nightmare and regain our lost pride and glory!"

"Okay, I understand."

For some reason, Ning Jia lowered her head and wiped her eyes, then clenched her fist tightly and swung it forcefully:

"Go for it! The Little People will win!"

Although she had retreated to the sidelines as a spectator, Ning Jia was not truly at ease. She skillfully wrapped herself up tightly again, donned a summer heatstroke suit, and tucked pepper spray into her pocket.

Fully armed, Ning Jia turned to look at the kitchen. She had originally wanted to bring a kitchen knife, but looking down at her hands covered with several layers of gloves, she seriously doubted whether she could still hold the knife steady. In her haste, she grabbed a potted green plant and ran into the yard.

At this moment, Bai Su, who was acting as bait, was unarmed and stood quietly under the courtyard wall with a taut face, her little hands unconsciously tugging at the grass on her grass skirt.

He Meng, standing to the side, gripped his spear tightly, his face calm and composed, completely devoid of his usual playfulness. His eyes shone brightly in the darkness, their light astonishing.

As for the others, they were all prepared as well.

The strongest of the three, Quartz, nimbly climbed up the gate, quietly squatted on the lock, its two little hands steadily resting on the switch, its eyes looking down, waiting for instructions at any moment.

Two long plastic ropes lay below the courtyard gate, with the two ends held in the hands of Daoya and Juye, respectively.

Two tiny figures stand facing each other on either side of the entrance, their little hands gripping one end of a rope tightly, staring at each other without moving.

As soon as the gate opens, they will all pull the rope together, making it a tripping tether for the giant entering.

If they failed the first time, they would pull the rope and run quickly around the giant's feet to tie them together!

If the giant successfully falls, then... even the giant's hands will be tied up.

As for the agile archers, led by Zelan, they had already climbed the vines on the courtyard wall.

They scattered in different places, hooking their straw ropes onto the vines, firmly placing their feet on the vine stems, and using the large leaves to cover their bodies. Holding bows and arrows, they hovered in mid-air, their eyes fixed intently on the ground below.

Snow grass and licorice were among them, standing quietly among the deep green vines, waiting, a hint of hatred flashing in their eyes from time to time.

As soon as that person dares to come in, their poisoned arrows will be shot out from all directions!

As for the clan leader Canglan and the spear warriors, they stood on the cement ground behind the gate, forming a wing-shaped formation.

The little figures holding spears formed two flanks, ready to attack at any moment, while Canglan stood in the center behind the spear formation, slowly raising the bow and arrow in her hand.

The moon was bright and the stars were few; the small courtyard was pitch black, and all the little figures had bright eyes and were on high alert.

Even little ones like Guoguo and Xingxing bravely stood behind the adults.

Guoguo picked up a few pebbles and put them in the small pocket of the plastic bag tied in front of her. She whispered excitedly to Xingxing, her little face showing a look of eager anticipation.

"Star, do you think if I throw this pebble at that bad guy, will it hurt him?"

Xingxing was holding a large clod of dirt in her arms, her little face smeared with black and white stains. She tilted her head and thought for a moment:

"I don't think so. You're not that strong."

"Why not?"

Guoguo snorted and retorted defiantly.

"These are pebbles I carefully selected; they're very sharp! I think they'll definitely work!"

"But I still think mine is better..." Xingxing muttered.

Guoguo: "I think I'm better!"

Xingxing: "I think I'm even better!"

...

Seeing that the two little ones were about to start arguing, the adult little ones in front all turned their heads and cast disapproving glances at the two little ones.

Guoguo and Xingxing shrank back and obediently shut their mouths, ceasing their chatter.

The courtyard, which is usually quiet, was now eerily still, except for the occasional chirping of cicadas. There wasn't even a breath of wind.

Hiding under the courtyard wall, Ning Jia was sweating profusely, whether from nervousness, anxiety, or simply because she was completely covered in protective gear and it was too hot and stuffy.

She hugged the heavy green ivy tightly, swallowed hard, and looked into the darkness... She couldn't see anything at all, but a solemn atmosphere seemed to envelop the entire courtyard, making her heart pound.

Ahhh, I'm so nervous!

Ning Jia instinctively hugged the green ivy in her arms, but it didn't give her a sense of security, and a sense of unease began to creep into her heart.

What if it really is that bad guy who comes?

Although Bai Su said that the man was not strong, the most dangerous people are those who are cunning and ruthless. If this man was carrying some high-tech tools, the little people who are still using primitive cold weapons would be in danger!

She took a deep breath, hesitated for a moment, then, still holding the green ivy, quietly walked to the other end of the yard in the dark.

She put down the flowerpot, painstakingly removed her gloves, quickly opened her phone, and sent a message for help to someone on WeChat named "The Powerpuff Girls".

The other party responded quickly:

Contact me immediately if anything happens. I happen to be at the station tonight and will be there in three minutes!

【Okay, thank you!】

Protecting the safety of citizens is our duty, so please don't hesitate to ask.

Ning Jia smiled slightly as she looked at her phone screen, feeling much more at ease.

This "Powerpuff Girl" is a police officer from the nearby community police station and a regular customer of Ningjia. Her name is Song Ling. She is very skilled, and people always feel very safe when she is around.

Ning Jia put her phone back in her pocket, put on gloves, picked up the potted green ivy, and slowly walked back to the courtyard gate in the dark.

...

On a dark and windy night, it was a tense time.

Ning Jia had just stood by the courtyard wall with Green Ivy in her arms when Cang Lan suddenly raised her bow and arrow, drew the bowstring, and shot a short arrow into the air!

As soon as the arrow was fired, Bai Su's side also began to act quickly.

The two little ones quickly climbed up the vines on the courtyard wall, and soon after, a faint but clear sound came from above:

"Chirp chirp~ Chirp chirp~ Chirp chirp~"

Bai Su, like an adorable little squirrel, stood on the courtyard wall, constantly sending out the agreed-upon bird calls towards the outside.

He Meng crouched down, using the green vines and leaves to cover himself and the spear, suppressing his anxiety and holding his breath as he waited.

As the short arrow pierced the air, the other little figures also straightened their bodies in the darkness, gripping their weapons tightly, their eyes shining like stars.

Unfortunately, Bai Su chirped for a long time, almost attracting other birds, but still didn't see any giant.

Holding the flowerpot, Ning Jia couldn't see anything and grew increasingly anxious. The other little figures were also starting to lose patience, and their carefully arranged formation was gradually starting to crumble...

The white tassels on the courtyard wall also stopped chirping, probably observing from the shadows.

After some time, the familiar "chirp chirp chirp" sound suddenly came from above.

Ning Jia, who was dizzy from the heat, hadn't reacted yet, but the other little people's eyes lit up, and they immediately perked up and assumed a fighting stance.

...

"This place is so inconvenient, there isn't even a convenience store."

Zhou Chi, who had been wandering around the neighborhood for half a day, dragged his tired feet, holding a roasted sweet potato that he had finally managed to buy, and wolfed it down as he walked.

He was so hungry that he completely forgot his role for the night. He ate his roasted sweet potato and walked naturally into the alley until he reached Ning Jia's door before he realized what was happening.

Oh no, we almost got exposed!

He was holding the roasted sweet potato and was about to hide when he suddenly froze:

Wait, did he hear something?!

Under the dim streetlights, Zhou Chi looked up at the Ning family's wall not far away, and slowly walked forward amidst a series of light chirping sounds...