Chapter 261: Dark Clouds
Standing on top of the city wall, Feng Wu held the bronze mirror, facing the signal tower ahead, and said, "Fairy Bai, this is one of the highest places in Xiqiang City."
Looking at the tall signal tower through the antique mirror, Bai Hanyun asked, "Can you stand on the roof?"
Feng Wu nodded, then activated his lightness skill. With a light kick off the ground, he soared into the air. A few seconds later, he landed lightly on top of the signal tower.
Showing the top of the tower to Bai Hanyun, Feng Wu said, "Fairy Bai, this isn't an ordinary roof—it was designed as a hiding place for scouts."
Seeing that the signal tower was indeed the highest point in Xiqiang City, Bai Hanyun's eyes lit up. "This place is good!"
After saying that, she remembered the heavy weight of the Artificial Rain Cannon, hesitated for a moment before asking, "Feng Wu, can you bring the Artificial Rain Cannon and the bullets up here?"
Turning the bronze mirror toward himself, Feng Wu nodded and calmly replied, "Yes."
Looking at his confident face, Bai Hanyun said, "Alright. Then please bring them up."
"Yes, Fairy Bai." With that, Feng Wu looked down and ordered the four shadow guards, "Bring them up."
"Yes, Captain."
Grabbing the Artificial Rain Cannon and the wooden crate, the shadow guards circulated their internal energy, then activated their lightness skills.
With powerful kicks, the four of them easily carried the Artificial Rain Cannon and the wooden crate up to the signal tower.
Tap. Tap. Tap. Tap.
After landing lightly, they set down the Artificial Rain Cannon and the wooden crate on the stone floor.
Turning to look at the bronze mirror, Feng Wu said, "Fairy Bai, the Artificial Rain Cannon and the crate are here."
Hearing this, Bai Hanyun said with a hint of excitement in her voice, "Great! Now we can test if this Artificial Rain Cannon really can create rain."
When her words fell, Feng Wu and the four shadow guards were stunned.
Not realizing that her words stunned them, Bai Hanyun urged, "Feng Wu, quick—open the tarp and the wooden crate."
At her words, Feng Wu and the shadow guards snapped back to their senses.
"Yes, Fairy Bai," Feng Wu replied, then placed the bronze mirror on a small wooden table in the corner of the signal tower.
With the bronze mirror facing them, Bai Hanyun could see everything clearly.
After removing the tarp from the Artificial Rain Cannon and opening the wooden crate, Feng Wu turned to the bronze mirror and reported, "Fairy Bai, it's done."
"Good. Now, take one of the bullets and load it into the Artificial Rain Cannon. You can load it from the lower end of the cannon." Bai Hanyun instructed.
Following her instruction, Feng Wu took a huge special bullet and loaded it into the cannon.
When he was finished, Bai Hanyun continued, "There is a lever on the side of the cannon. Pull it down, and you can adjust the cannon that way."
Feng Wu searched for a while before finding the lever and pulling it down.
Creak.
Seeing he had unlocked it, Bai Hanyun said, "Feng Wu, aim the cannon at the sky, then push the lever back to lock it."
"Yes, Fairy Bai." Adjusting the cannon, Feng Wu aimed it at the sky, then pushed the lever back and secured it.
Now that the Artificial Rain Cannon was loaded, Bai Hanyun rubbed her hands excitedly and continued, "Feng Wu, there is a trigger at the end of the cannon. That's where you fire the bullet."
Finding the trigger, Feng Wu turned to the bronze mirror and asked, "What should we do with this trigger, Fairy Bai?"
Bai Hanyun grinned and replied, "Pull it!"
Hearing her excitement, Feng Wu's own heart filled with anticipation. Placing his finger on the trigger, he looked at the sky, took a deep breath, and pulled the trigger.
Boom!
Instantly, a thunderous sound echoed as the bullet shot into the sky and exploded.
Shocked by the blast, Feng Wu quickly grabbed the bronze mirror, hugging it closely to his body to protect it.
Unable to see because of this, Bai Hanyun urged, "Feng Wu, quick! Let me see the result!"
Hearing this, Feng Wu turned the bronze mirror toward the sky.
Through the antique mirror, Bai Hanyun stared at the sky without blinking.
While they waited, the soldiers of the Feng Army, the common people, refugees, and even prisoners of war were startled by the thunderous sound.
Standing from his seat, Feng Xiyan looked up at the sky. Seeing nothing change, he ordered, "Someone, go and investigate what caused that thunderous sound."
A soldier stepped forward, clasped his fists, and replied, "Yes, Great General."
While the soldier left to investigate, Xue Ruhong suddenly noticed something in the sky and stood abruptly.
"Great General, look!"
Seeing the usually calm Xue Ruhong so shaken, Feng Xiyan followed his gaze.
The moment he saw dark clouds gathering over Xiqiang City, Feng Xiyan's eyes widened in astonishment.
His voice trembled as he said in disbelief, "Is that…"
Excitedly, Xue Ruhong said, "Great General, it's rain clouds!"
The moment his words fell, silence spread. Then, after a heartbeat, cheers erupted.
"It's rain clouds! It's really rain clouds!"
"Heaven is blessing us!"
"This is the first time I have seen rain clouds in years!"
As soldiers knelt to Heaven and cheered in ecstasy, Feng Xiyan and the generals exchanged looks of disbelief.
Before long, the soldier who had gone to investigate returned and knelt before Feng Xiyan.
Clasping his fist, he reported, "Reporting to the Great General! The source of the thunderous sound came from the signal tower on the southern city wall!"
Hearing this, Feng Xiyan ordered, "Go to the southern wall!"
Without wasting a moment, Feng Xiyan and the generals rushed toward the southern city wall.
While they were on their way to the southern city wall, Gui Ying stood on top of the watchtower at the corner of the southern city wall with his gaze fixed on the signal tower.