Starting in Exile: Transmigrated as the Crown Prince's Lucky Little Wife

Chapter 228 Wolf Pack Night Raid!

As the sun slowly sank in the west, the sky was dyed a vibrant orange-red, as if nature had spilled its palette of colors. After a day's trek, General Li and his entourage arrived at a vast grassland. The grass swayed gently in the breeze, shimmering with golden light, resembling a golden ocean.

“General, it’s getting late, let’s set up camp here,” a soldier stepped forward and said respectfully.

General Li looked around and nodded, saying, "Good, this place has a wide view and is easy to defend. Everyone, hurry up, set up the tents, and take turns on duty." His voice was steady and powerful, carrying the authority of someone who had been through many battles, and his eyes vigilantly scanned the surrounding environment.

The soldiers sprang into action, and in no time, the camp was set up. They arranged the wagons in a circle, placed the gifts in the center, and then lit several bonfires. The leaping flames dispelled the chill of the night and brought everyone a sense of security.

Night fell, and all was quiet except for the crackling of the campfire. General Li sat by the fire, wiping his longsword, his gaze frequently drifting into the distance. His brow was slightly furrowed, a vague unease settling in his heart.

Suddenly, a chilling wolf howl echoed from afar, a long and mournful sound, like a lament from the depths of hell. General Li's previously calm and collected face instantly turned deathly pale, devoid of color, and a fine layer of sweat even appeared on his forehead. As if struck by lightning, he sprang from his seat, his body taut like a fully drawn bow, his right hand gripping tightly the longsword that had accompanied him for many years and endured the ravages of war.

"Oh no, it's a pack of wolves!" General Li's roar pierced the night sky, filled with boundless terror and vigilance. His eyes widened, his pupils contracted sharply, and he stared intently in the direction from which the sound came.

Just as he finished speaking, a chorus of wolf howls erupted all around, like the opening movement of a terrifying symphony. These howls echoed each other, intertwining to form a powerful torrent of sound waves that assaulted everyone's eardrums wave after wave. The sound approached rapidly, as if a pack of wolves were pouncing on them with lightning speed.

The soldiers were jolted awake by the sudden howl of wolves. They jumped to their feet in a panic, frantically grabbing their weapons. Fear and tension were etched on every face; their hearts pounded, and their breathing became rapid. Their eyes were wide as they warily scanned the pitch-black surroundings, their nerves on edge.

By the faint moonlight, pairs of eerie green eyes could be seen flickering in the darkness, gleaming with a chilling light. These eyes, like will-o'-the-wisps floating in the air, were unpredictable, appearing and disappearing intermittently, creating an eerie and sinister atmosphere. As the wolf pack drew closer, the number of these eyes increased, densely packed in all directions, completely surrounding them. Faced with such a massive pack of wolves, the soldiers couldn't help but gasp, an overwhelming chill creeping into their hearts.

"Don't panic, everyone! Maintain formation!" At this critical moment, General Li shouted again at the top of his lungs. His voice was loud and powerful, piercing through the layers of night and echoing across the open field. This shout seemed to possess some kind of magical power, calming the panicked soldiers down slightly. They began to quickly assemble in the formation they had practiced, pressing close together to form a solid defensive circle.

The wolves began to slowly approach, their bodies arched, tails lowered, and low growls emanating from their mouths. A large wolf led the way, its eyes fierce and greedy, fixed on the group, seemingly searching for an opportunity to attack.

"Prepare for battle!" General Li ordered, and the soldiers immediately aimed their spears at the wolf pack, forming a defensive line.

Suddenly, the alpha wolf howled to the sky and pounced on a soldier. The soldier quickly parried with his spear, and with a clang, the wolf's claws clashed with the spear. Seeing this, the other wolves also launched their attack, rushing towards the soldier like black lightning. In an instant, shouts of battle and wolf howls mingled together.

General Li brandished his longsword and charged towards the wolf pack. His swordsmanship was fierce; each strike repelled several wolves. However, the wolves outnumbered them, and the soldiers gradually found themselves overwhelmed. One wolf seized the opportunity and bit a soldier's arm. The soldier cried out in pain, but he endured the agony and used his other hand to draw a dagger, stabbing the wolf in the belly. The wolf howled in agony, released its grip, and collapsed to the ground.

"We can't let the wolves get close to the congratulatory gifts!" General Li shouted, his voice filled with anxiety and determination.

Upon hearing the order, the soldiers fought even harder. They coordinated their attacks, spears and swords clashing, forming a formidable defensive line. However, the wolf pack's attacks grew increasingly fierce, and soldiers continued to be wounded.

"This can't go on; we must come up with a solution," General Li thought to himself. He looked around and noticed that the wolf pack seemed somewhat wary of the campfire.

"Quickly, gather more firewood and make the campfire burn brightly!" General Li shouted.

The soldiers immediately sprang into action, searching for dry firewood and continuously adding it to the campfire. The fire grew stronger and stronger, flames shooting into the sky, forcing the wolf pack to retreat a few steps.

But the wolves did not give up; they lingered around, looking for an opportunity. General Li knew that the firelight could only temporarily deter the wolves; once the fire subsided, the wolves would surely launch another attack.

"Listen up, everyone! We can't just sit here and wait to die. I'll lead the charge out to lure the wolves away, and you all take the opportunity to protect He Li and get him out of here!" General Li said to his soldiers.

"General, this is too dangerous, let us go!" a soldier said.

General Li shook his head: "No, I am the general, this is my order! Get ready and follow my command!" His eyes were firm and left no room for doubt.

Just then, taking advantage of the soldiers' inattention, a wolf suddenly pounced on the carriage from behind. General Li reacted swiftly, turning around and throwing his longsword with all his might. The sword flashed like a cold light, striking the wolf directly, and the wolf fell to the ground with a thud.

"Good opportunity! Charge with me!" General Li shouted, brandishing a long sword, and led the charge towards the wolf pack. The soldiers followed closely behind, brandishing their weapons and shouting battle cries.

Caught off guard by the sudden attack, the wolves retreated in disarray. General Li fought as he ran away, successfully drawing away most of the wolves. The soldiers then seized the opportunity to drive the carriages in the opposite direction.

After a fierce battle, General Li finally escaped the wolf pack. He was covered in blood and exhausted, but he didn't bother to rest and immediately chased after the direction his soldiers had gone.

When he caught up with the group, the soldiers saw him and surrounded him.

"General, you're finally back!"

"General, you're injured! Quickly, let the medic take a look!"

General Li waved his hand: "I'm fine, it's good that the gifts are alright. Everyone, let's continue on our way, we can't stay here any longer."

Under General Li's leadership, the troops continued their march. At this time, the sky was beginning to lighten, and a new day was about to begin.