## ** Chapter 17: Preparation for battle **
The village of the renegados was on a maximum alert when Liang Feng and Mei Lin returned. The news of the imminent attack of the shadows clan spread quickly, and the inhabitants gathered in the big hut to hear what they had to say.
The Kang leader was in front of the meeting, his expression serious and determined.
"What did you find out?" He asked, looking at Liang Feng and Mei Lin.
Liang Feng took a step forward, his voice firm and clear.
"" The shadow clan plans to attack tomorrow night. They have a handsome army and plan to get us up in surprise. "
The village leaders exchanged looks, but it was a woman with silver hair who spoke first.
"" And what do you suggest? " He asked, his voice loaded from skepticism.
Mei Lin took a step forward, holding a calm and respectful posture.
"We need a plan. If we prepare properly, we can turn your surprise in our advantage."
Kang's leader waved his head, his pensive expression.
"" Well, let's hear your suggestions. "
Liang Feng looked at the leaders, feeling a new determination to burn inside him.
"We need to fortify the village and prepare traps. In addition, we must send a small group to attack the base of the clan of the shadows while they are distracted with the main attack."
The village leaders exchanged looks, but it was the leader Kang who spoke first.
"" It's okay. Let's follow your plan. But we need guarantees that we are not risking in vain. "
Liang Feng looked at Mei Lin, feeling a wave of relief. They knew this was just the first step, but they also knew they were on the right way.
"We'll do what you need," he said unto him.
The meeting continued for hours, with Liang Feng and Mei Lin presenting his plans and the leaders of the village offering suggestions and criticism. Finally, a plan was formulated: they would fortify the village with barricades and traps, while a small group of cultivators, led by Liang Feng and Mei Lin, would attack the base of the shadow clan.
When the meeting was, Liang Feng and Mei Lin came out of the hut, feeling a wave of determination. They knew that the way forward would be difficult, but they also knew they were not alone.
"We got," said Mei Lin, his voice full of hope.
Liang Feng looked at her, feeling a new determination to burn inside him.
"This is just the beginning. But we're on the right way."