kvmb Chapter 115 The Wolf-Hunting Team, Walking in the Rain
Chapter 115 The Wolf-Hunting Team, Walking in the Rain
"Oh no! There's a wolf!"
That was truly a wake-up call.
Those who heard the screams all looked ahead.
Not far ahead, several wolves suddenly appeared, each one plump and strong, with dark eyes and a scarlet tongue lolling out.
This is an endless grassland; you can even see the tracks of a rabbit running by, let alone a wolf.
Wolves are very fast; you can see them one moment and they're right in front of you the next!
The prisoners in front, seeing the wolves charging towards them, scattered like birds and beasts, running frantically backward.
The entire exile procession was thrown into chaos. The prisoners at the front ran backwards, while some of the prisoners at the back remained standing there in a daze, not believing what the people in front had said. Those who did believe them turned around and ran back.
This resulted in the prisoners being trampled and collided before the wolves even got close enough to start attacking. Some people were not quick enough or had poor mobility, and once they fell, they never got up again. They were either trampled to death by those around them or bitten to death by the wolves.
At first, the burly soldier leader at the front, seeing the wolves that appeared ahead, confidently drew his sword and ordered his men, "Kill these beasts!"
However, when the soldiers saw dozens more wolves appear behind the pack and rush towards the group, their hands gripping their swords trembled involuntarily.
"Boss, there are too many wolves, what should we do?"
"What do we do? Run! Run fast! If we can't outrun them, we'll fight!"
The big guy immediately waved his hand, telling his brothers to give up the fighting and retreat to the front line.
If they were to fight the wolves head-on, that would be their first line of defense. The wolves are currently starving, and if they are injured and unable to defend themselves, they will be eaten by these beasts.
Everyone looks out for themselves; preserving your own life is the most important thing!
The soldiers ran back like madmen. When the yamen runners saw that everyone they could stop was running back, they were sure they would follow suit. This large group of officials, who usually ate better than the prisoners and were stronger, quickly overtook many of the exiled prisoners.
Everyone turned around and ran back immediately, and the already disorderly group scattered all over the grass.
If you run back, you'll definitely deviate from the route if you encounter an obstacle.
They're fast enough that they not only deviate from the route but also overtake the people in front of them.
This resulted in the Wen family, who were already at the end of the pack, suddenly becoming the first line of defense against the wolves.
Since venturing deep into the heart of the grassland, the Wen family, apart from a few children, had been observing their surroundings. When the prisoners ahead shouted that there were wolves, the Wen family reacted quickly, as they had agreed before setting off.
The elderly, children, the sick, the disabled, and pregnant women all hid in the car. In this emergency, Ye also distributed a packet of powder to everyone, a powder that could stun wild animals.
Wenwen and Wen Yuanqian stood guard in front of the cart, holding torches.
All the able-bodied men of the Wen family surrounded the cart for protection, each armed with a sharpened piece of wood in their left hand and a torch in their right.
It turns out that these sharpened pieces of wood were hidden among the jagged branches on the cart, and they came in very handy now.
The torches were branches that Wenwen lit with her spiritual power during the chaos.
The wolves rushed towards the Wen family. Seeing the Wen family members who were waiting in ambush, the timid wolves turned around and attacked the people running around nearby. In the eyes of the wolves, whether they were prisoners, yamen runners or soldiers, they were all their food.
"what!"
"Ahhh!"
"Ah, no! Help! Help!"
The people who were running around were chased and scattered, terrified, and kept shouting for help. They watched as the wolves pounced on the people in front of them, and with a bite from their sharp teeth, blood instantly stained the grass red.
Shouts erupted from the meadow.
On the other hand, let's look at the Wen family.
The audacious wolf, unafraid of death, pounced on the Wen family's cart without a second thought.
Wen Chengjian and Wen Chengbin, who were on the outskirts of the Wen family, wielded their simple weapons with great skill, but because the weapons were too simple and the wolves were too fast, they could only manage to inflict minor injuries on the wolves.
However, with Wen Qiyuan and Wen Qilin by their side providing assistance, the wolf pack also began to suffer casualties.
Wen Qiyuan and Wen Qilin no longer held back. With the help of the two people in front of them, they used all their skills to strike the wolf's head with all their might. Only by hitting it with one blow could they win.
Occasionally, a wolf would slip through the net, jumping over the outer perimeter and entering the encirclement guarded by Wenwen and Wen Yuanqian. Wenwen would immediately run over and finish him off, while the other men would swarm in and smash the wound with stones, trying their best to prevent the officers from discovering the knife wound afterward.
Soon, the Wen family had killed more than a dozen wolves, and the cart was surrounded by their carcasses.
Upon seeing the ferocious Wen family members, the remaining wolves turned their heads, abandoned them, and fled towards the scattered stragglers around them.
Just then, the wolves turned and gave chase to the burly soldier leader.
To his surprise, two or three wolves pounced on him at the same time.
Oh no, he's been spotted by a pack of wolves.
At that moment, the big guy stopped running. For the sake of his own life, he turned around, drew his sword, and swung it with all his might.
The wolves quickly dodged away, not only unharmed, but also barking and howling around the big guy with their mouths wide open!
The big guy was also a soldier; he had some guts, but not much.
In a moment of rage, his eyes flashed with murderous intent, and he shouted to his brothers beside him, "Brothers, don't run away, fight them!"
It's never too late to mend the fence after the sheep are lost.
Upon hearing the order, the soldiers turned back and drew their swords.
"You beasts, today it's either you die or I die."
In an instant, the situation on the grassland turned around, and the soldiers and yamen runners picked up their weapons and fought against the wolf pack.
Some constables followed orders and ran to the Wen family's side, shouting, "Wen Chengjian, Wen Chengbin, catch them, go and help."
As soon as he finished speaking, two swords were thrown over from a distance.
Wen Yuanqian looked around and said, "You two go ahead. Don't worry about things at home, just be careful."
Indeed, clothes make the man and a saddle makes the horse; the weapon in one's hand changes, and so does one's aura.
The two gripped their swords and used their shedding skills to fight their way through.
Soon, with everyone's concerted efforts, all of these beasts were killed.
In such a short time, the team suffered heavy losses.
At this moment, the grassland was a mess, littered with wolf carcasses and dead prisoners.
With the dust settled, Lord Zhu stepped forward to take charge, saying, "We shouldn't stay here any longer. We need to leave quickly to avoid attracting other wild animals with the smell of blood."
After discussing it, the leaders reached a conclusion.
The prisoners, soldiers, and yamen runners who suffered the accident were buried on the spot.
The wolf skins were removed, and the wolf meat was used as rations; prisoners could buy it if they wanted.
Just as we were about to set off, a light rain began to fall from the sky.
However, everyone was afraid of encountering other wild animals and wanted to leave the grassland as soon as possible. At this moment, there was no need for the yamen runners to urge them on. Everyone put on their raincoats and straw sandals and gritted their teeth to keep moving forward.
This time, the Wen family was not at the back of the group. In recognition of their bravery in fighting the wolves, Lord Zhu ordered the Wen family to lead the way.
As Wenwen walked along the road, watching the raindrops gradually thicken in the sky, she couldn't help but recall the scene from her dream.