With no electricity at Hulan Base, night came early.
By a little after nine, the tents had mostly fallen silent. People went to sleep early to pass the long night.
Without defensive fortifications, guards had to be posted 24 hours a day to prevent the Bear Clan from launching a midnight raid.
When all of Hulan Base grew quiet, it was the perfect time for Tang Mo's plan to begin.
It was hard to say whether they were all just following Qiangba's lead, but most people in Hulan Base carried themselves with a wild, untamed arrogance.
The Bear Clan had never attempted a night raid before, so even the guards on watch were dozing in their chairs, utterly lacking in vigilance.
It was as if they thought they were the masters of the entire grassland.
Midnight, the turn of the day, brought a chill to the air.
Tang Mo and Duoyang snuck into the tent where the bear cubs were being held.
