The bronze buckle awarded this time was about the same size as a one-yuan coin. It was small and shaped like a wolf's head. Every adult man received one. Although it was not particularly practical, its commemorative significance was greater, since it had been earned through meritorious service in the battle against the Wolf Pack, making it somewhat like a medal.
The women who had taken part in the battle received a bronze hairpin. They were quite satisfied with it as well.
Lastly came the longbows Luo Chong had promised. Every adult would receive one of those too, regardless of gender.
"Really? Everyone gets a bow and arrows? That's great! Is it the same kind as the Chieftain's?"
"I only killed three wolves. Can I still be rewarded with a bow and arrows?"
When the tribespeople heard the news, they were overjoyed and began discussing it among themselves. They had witnessed the power of bows and arrows long ago, and had dreamed of obtaining a bow and arrows like Luo Chong's.
Compared with the close-quarters combat of their former hunts, ranged attacks were far more important for their safety. When the two sides were separated by a certain distance, you could attack your target while the target could not retaliate. That was the advantage of ranged weapons. The tribespeople felt it even more deeply after becoming accustomed to using Spear Throwing.
Spear Throwing had extremely high damage. Once it struck, death was virtually certain. But spears were too large, and each member of the Hunting Team could carry only three. Arrows were slightly less powerful than spears, but far more could be carried. That was precisely why Luo Chong intended to promote bows and arrows.
At first, Luo Chong had said that bows and arrows would be awarded only to