Chapter 733: Chapter 733
The two struggled to lift the stones, intending to block the entrance.
Last time, the small stones they used couldn’t seal the entrance, and that’s how the Black Wolf rushed in.
This time, they used larger stones, but lifting them with just the two of them was practically impossible.
The wolf howls were growing closer.
Baozi had a stroke of genius; wolves should fear fire, as all animals fear fire.
"Tang Yuan, quickly bring over some firewood. Let’s start a big fire at the entrance to block these wolves."
This was the only plan Baozi could think of.
Tang Yuan ran to fetch firewood while Baozi attempted to move their burning fire from the cave to the entrance, continuously adding firewood, causing thick smoke to billow.
He fanned the flames desperately, hoping the fire would burn faster.
Hoping the wind would help the branches burn more vigorously, creating a barrier against the wolves.
But unfortunately, things did not go as planned as the flames were moved to the entrance.
Some of the fire on the logs had already petered out, and with the addition of new firewood, the blaze was only just flickering, failing to rise into a robust flame.
And the wolves had arrived.
Baozi could even smell the odor emanating from the wolves.
A pungent and nauseating scent, tinged with blood and slaughter.
The small wolf pressed anxiously against them.
Baozi and Tang Yuan shielded the small wolf behind them, exchanging a glance that revealed the despair in each other’s eyes.
They had grown rapidly during these past days, no longer possessing the mindset of three-year-olds. In their hearts, they had become brothers who could fight alongside each other.
They had not anticipated feeding the Black Wolf, yet now the wolf pack was upon them.
"Tang Yuan, don’t be afraid. Brother is here with you."
Baozi’s voice choked as he spoke, wanting to protect his younger brother wholeheartedly, yet it seemed their fate was the same in the end.
Death was nothing to fear; he feared the sorrowful expressions on their mother’s and father’s faces upon learning of their demise.
He worried that Jiang Xiaoxiao would be so heartbroken that she couldn’t carry on.
Once, he had no attachments in this world, only wanting to survive at all costs, even through sharp practices or unscrupulous means.
But after meeting his parents, he found family to care for, people to protect, and rules to uphold in this world.
Yet clearly, Heaven frowned upon him, not granting him more opportunities to live on with his parents.
Not even granting him more chances to repay them.
If he could, he wished his brother wouldn’t die with him, but now there was no way to save his brother. ɴᴇᴡ ɴᴏᴠᴇʟ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀʀᴇ ᴘᴜʙʟɪsʜᴇᴅ ᴏɴ 𝔫𝔬𝔳𝔢𝔩~𝔣𝔦𝔯𝔢~𝔫𝔢𝔱
Neither life nor death matters; he had said before that they shared the same fate as brothers.
It seems this time they truly share the same fate.
Regret, remorse, repentance.
Even if it meant freezing to death on the way, he should have sent his brother away first.
Tang Yuan gripped his stick tightly.
"Baozi brother, I’m not afraid."
His quivering voice that claimed fearlessness was heartbreaking.
Several pairs of glowing green eyes appeared outside the cave.
The sky was darkening.
A wolf let out a chilling howl, likely issuing the battle command.
Tang Yuan guessed it was the lead wolf.
Five or six strong wolves charged menacingly towards the cave entrance.
Their eyes were bloodshot, gums drooling acid, eager to leap forward and gnaw at the two tasty prey in front of them.
Just as they reached the clearing two meters outside the entrance, a shadow descended from above, crashing into the lead wolf.
It was the Black Wolf, which had arrived.
The Black Wolf stood fiercely at the entrance.
The firelight at the entrance pierced the darkness outside, revealing a lone wolf facing five robust wolves.
Through the weak glow, one could see this was a battle of uneven odds.
The Black Wolf let out a sharp howl, its cries distinctive with high-pitched and mournful notes.
Every wolf has its territory, forbidding others to intrude.
At this moment, the Black Wolf raised its paws defensively, ready for combat, not underestimating any wolf, as it faced five.
The leader seemed provoked by the barrier posed by the Black Wolf, unleashing its ferocity to dash towards the Black Wolf.
Though the alpha was a male and the Black Wolf was a female, none anticipated the ferocity of maternal instinct under duress.
The Black Wolf’s sharp teeth latched onto the alpha’s vulnerable throat.
In a mere instant, the alpha was down in a pool of blood.
The Black Wolf pressed its forepaw against the fallen alpha, shaking its head vigorously, blood at its mouth and letting out successive howls.
Displaying an air of dominance, imposing submission or doom upon others, despite being female.
The other four wolves seemed to contemplate whether to avenge the leader or retreat.
Starving for days, they had two plump prey before them, how could they simply let them go!
The four wolves’ eyes glinted ominously, moving step by step towards the Black Wolf.
The Black Wolf’s fur bristled all over, baring teeth, adopting a fierce stance.
The Black Wolf began a desperate counterattack, instantly entangling with the five wolves.
Tang Yuan and Baozi’s hearts were gripped tightly.
The Black Wolf was alone; if it failed, they and the four small wolves faced the four ferocious starving wolves.
Then the wolves separated.
Indeed, the Black Wolf was covered in blood.
Her back and neck had been ravaged by the wolves, bloodied meat hanging down. Blood gushed forth.
Despite this, the Black Wolf did not retreat a single step.
This was an intense battle.
Even now, the blood-soaked Black Wolf did not cease its fierce roaring.
The four wolves opposite were in no better shape, injured all over, yet four against one saw the Black Wolf still alive.
But clearly, the Black Wolf had suffered severe injuries, its belly torn with a deep wound, one leg bitten off.
The four wolves growled menacingly. Though wounded, with one wolf’s belly shredded bleeding, and another’s foreleg torn off.
Hardly better off than the Black Wolf.
Additionally, two other wolves were also bitten bloody, but they still edged closer to the Black Wolf.
Tang Yuan wiped away the tears streaming down his face, grabbing a stick and suddenly emerged from the cave.
Valiantly standing by the Black Wolf’s side.
The Black Wolf bared its teeth, watching the four wolves, wary of a sudden attack.
Seeing this, Tang Yuan could only grit his teeth and pick up two large torches from the fire.
Stooped low to guard beside the Black Wolf and Tang Yuan, brandishing the torches in threat.
"Get away! Get away!"
Perhaps due to the torches, or severe injuries among the four wolves, or their presence boosting the Black Wolf’s spirit, scaring the four wolves away.
Anyway, the four wolves slunk off in defeat.