The wolf pack moved slowly in the forest, but did not advance any further.
On the Cheng family's caravan side, everyone successfully huddled back-to-back towards the caravan as the young couple had advised, and they were all reunited.
Their hearts felt slightly more at ease.
It was worth mentioning.
Xiao Wu Zi, Xiao Liu Zi, including Jia Wang and other servants, were guarding the third carriage, tightly pressed against it, clearly intending to protect their young master and mistress.
Cheng Hao and Su Miao Miao eventually came out and squatted outside the carriage to observe.
Seeing so many pairs of glowing green eyes, they couldn't help but feel a prick of fear.
But fear was useless.
Uncle Ji quietly persuaded the young couple to return to the carriage and hide, "With me outside, I can block some of them. This carriage is thick, and the wolves are not that capable. Young Master, you and young mistress should hide well!"
As he spoke, he also instructed the younger ones to get into the carriage. Lai Fu, Jia Wang, Xiao Wu Zi, and Xiao Liu Zi were all young. It would be too cruel for them to be devoured by wolves at such a tender age.
At his age.
To put it bluntly.
Life on the run was so difficult; he didn't know how long he, an old man, could hold on.
The younger ones had a greater chance.
Su Miao Miao reminded him from the side, "We only have these people here. If the carriage can withstand them, it might not be unable to fit everyone. If we squeeze, it can work, but I'm afraid it won't hold. And if other people are injured, it will be difficult for us to continue on our way. The current situation is not the worst."
She indicated that there was still hope!
Then they should not give up.
Many hands make light work.
Cheng Hao also disliked the feeling of hiding inside and leaving things to fate. Moreover, wolves might not disperse that easily, and the carriage always had weak points. If it were breached, the wolves would be like opening a can of meat.
They would become meat in a can.
Currently, having more people was indeed an advantage. The wolves were quite intelligent and would not attack rashly, especially not such a large group.
Someone must have drawn their attention.
Cheng Hao asked Xiao Wu Zi and Xiao Liu Zi beside him, "Have you heard if anyone in our caravan has moved a wolf cub or provoked them?"
The two boys naturally shook their heads quickly, stating who would have such a daring act.
Cheng Hao thought about it and felt it was unlikely to be someone from their caravan. After all, none of them were the type to meddle recklessly. When they stopped to rest earlier, they had only done so to relieve themselves and then promptly got back into their carriages to continue their journey.
"Then we are innocent bystanders. What exactly is going on?"
He muttered to himself.
Uncle Ji was also worried. He couldn't persuade the young couple, but what they said made sense.
With the presence of the campfire and torches, they could indeed deter the wolf pack.
However, firewood was limited.
The Cheng family's caravan could last until dawn, but the Jin family's caravan and the people from Shan Ao Village did not have a stockpile of firewood. With so little, how long could they last?
If their side were breached by the wolves, this side would also be precarious.
Cheng Hao began to instruct them to be careful and to slowly pass firewood from the rear, gradually moving it forward. At this time, it was essential to supply the other two groups.
They absolutely could not show any weakness that the wolves could exploit to ensure safety.
Everyone immediately reduced their movements and began to pass the firewood with extreme caution.
Although they were afraid.
But all the orders from above were to proceed with caution and to do their best to follow them.
The advantage of the three caravans being close together became apparent.
They could receive supplies.
The Jin family's caravan and the people from Shan Ao Village were initially happy that the wolf pack was driven back by the campfire, but soon they were frightened by the dwindling firewood.
They were so nervous their scalps tingled.
The women tightly held their children or covered the mouths of their young ones, fearing they would cry, their expressions already showing a hint of despair.
The men were also nervous.
Did they really think they were going to die?
They hadn't fled far yet.
Instead of dying at the hands of enemy soldiers, they were to be buried by wolves?
Just as this thick despair was spreading, the firewood from the Cheng family arrived.
Gao Da Shan and Steward Du were invigorated, and everyone's spirits lifted. They all looked towards the Cheng family's caravan. They were all trying to avoid making any sudden movements, slowly but steadily bringing the firewood towards them.
It deeply shook their hearts and made their chests burn.
Their eyes also turned red.
Gao Da Shan gritted his teeth and said in a low voice, "We, the people of Shan Ao Village, will remember this kindness! It is easy to add flowers to the brocade, but difficult to send charcoal in the snow. The Cheng family is truly saving our lives! You all must remember this!"
He Shi also couldn't help but relax. Her heart, which had been hanging high, could finally ease a little, and her children had regained hope of survival.
She also clenched her fist in secret.
After everyone had recovered from this sudden crisis, their intellect also came online.
Besides making the campfire burn larger and holding torches, an old hunter suggested they could use the method of striking to scare away the fierce beasts. With so many people, and taking advantage of the torches, they would surely be able to drive them away with such a grand display!
But they did not dare to act rashly. They still followed the Cheng family's method, whispering to each other and then asking Cheng Hao and Su Miao Miao for their opinion on whether it was feasible.
The two had clearly become the backbone, and everyone was willing to listen to them.
After all, in the beginning.
If it weren't for the two of them controlling the situation, everything would have fallen into chaos by now.
It would truly have been a bloody spectacle on this small patch of land.
As for the true head of the family.
Master Cheng completely dared not peek out, locking the doors and windows of the carriage.
The couple trembled.
The maids and servants were also almost scared out of their wits, not daring to make a sound at this moment.
Jiang Xiyue's face had turned pale.
She was flustered and helpless.
But there was no one she could rely on, so she could only hug herself and curl up.
Praying that she wouldn't die.
The guards outside also immediately moved closer to the second carriage. They were on high alert, but their hearts were pounding with fear. They couldn't help but be afraid.
They were also closely monitoring the situation in the rear, clearly paying attention to the actions of their young master and mistress, wanting to know what further instructions there would be. After all, besides holding torches and tending to the campfire, they didn't know what else to do. They were still in a state of utter panic and could only wait.
Cheng Hao and Su Miao Miao discussed it for a while and felt that this method wasn't bad, but they were afraid that if the wolves weren't scared away, it might instead enrage them, and what if they attacked directly? Then it would truly be chaos.
"We need to have another plan ready. Go, go and ask if there are any bows and arrows. Doesn't the Shan Ao Village have hunters? Ask if they have any bows and arrows there, and borrow them. My aim is pretty good. If the wolves intend to attack fiercely, I will first kill a chicken to warn the monkeys, and dampen their arrogance!"
So that they would also be afraid, knowing that if they took another step forward, they would be shot to death!
Su Miao Miao said this, and Cheng Hao agreed it was feasible. It would be best if they could borrow two. He also knew how to shoot, and his aim was equally good, so he could help out.
Cheng Hao thought about it and then gave further instructions, "If the hunter's aim is at least eighty to ninety percent accurate, then if there are extra bows and arrows, keep one for him. Your young mistress's aim is almost one hundred percent. If there is only one, please ask the hunter to give up the bow and arrow, as she can use it better."