Chapter 676: Living and Dying Together
"It's over, it's over, didn't you say that there are no fierce beasts in this area of Yingpan Mountain? How can there be wolves?" Guo Cheng's face was dead. Pen & Fun & Pavilion www.biquge.info
Xiong Zizhao said: "I checked the relevant information and said that the beasts in Yingpanshan were basically extinct in the fifties and sixties. At that time, wolves were hunted, and after the eighties, the Yingpanshan mountain range never appeared again."
"It's useless to say this, this wolf is not dead, who knows if it migrated from somewhere else?" said Lau.
Under the threat of bonfires, the wolves were far away, but they surrounded Liu Jiahui and others. Because they were afraid that the wolves would rush over, Guo Cheng and the others kept adding firewood to the bonfire, lest the wolves would attack as soon as the fire was small. But there wasn't much firewood they picked up, and this area was very barren, and there wasn't much firewood around. In a few moments, all their firewood was thrown into the campfire.
"Oops! We're done with firewood! As soon as the fire is extinguished, the wolves will surely rush up. What can I do about this?" Guo Cheng was a little panicked.
"Don't panic, don't panic. Let's find a way to find firewood around, those wolves are far away, and there is no danger for the time being. We can't panic, this beast is very cunning, and if we see that we are afraid, we are afraid that we will attack soon. Liu Jiahui said.
Xiong Zizhao nodded: "I'll go over there and pick up some firewood." ”
After Xiong Zizhao finished speaking, he strode towards the woods near the direction of the Giant Sword Peak. The mountains are steep in this direction, and there are hardly any wild wolves to be seen here.
Jiang He hurriedly followed: "Teacher Xiong, I'll go with you." ”
Xiong Zizhao nodded and walked over with Jiang He. It's just that there aren't many trees in this area, and there's no dead branches on the ground at all. The two men searched for a while, and could only move the target to the sparse trees. There were a lot of dead branches on the trees.
"I'll climb the tree, I'll go up and break the dead branches, you can pick it up below." Jiang He said.
"Be careful. Xiong Zizhao said.
"No problem. I grew up in the countryside. Since I was a child, I have often climbed trees in the mountains, and although I haven't climbed a tree for many years, this thing is still difficult for me. Jiang He quickly climbed up the tree.
When Jiang He arrived at the tree, he began to break off the dead branches on the tree and throw them down: "Teacher Xiong, in fact, if everyone can climb the tree, while the bonfire is still burning, those wolves dare not come, we can all go up the tree, so the wolves will have nothing to do with us." When the wolves are gone, we'll come down again. Nothing at all. Otherwise, the firewood will not last long. ”
After Jiang He threw down the dead branch, he did not come down, but sat on the branch and refused to come down.
"You thought it was that easy. It's okay to stay in a tree for a while, but after a long stay, your strength is gone, or you are sleepy, what if you fall from a tree? Not everyone of us can climb trees. What should I do if I can't climb up?" Xiong Zizhao shook his head. He didn't think it was a good idea.
But Jiang He didn't come down, Xiong Zizhao knew that Jiang He didn't want to share weal and woe with everyone.
"What about Jiang He, why didn't he come back with you?" asked Liu Jiahui.
Guo Cheng came up with an idea, saying that he wanted everyone to go over there and climb the trees, while the fire was still strong here, and the wolves did not dare to come. What do you think?" Xiong Zizhao didn't say anything about Jiang He's refusal to come down.
Liu Jiahui heard it and shook his head: "Old Xiao looks like that, how can you let him climb up?" Besides, once we all evacuate, we are afraid that the wolves will attack in advance." ”
Lao Xiao is a fatter person, and it is more difficult to climb trees.
"Everyone come out together, what's the matter with throwing down Lao Xiao? Is Guo Cheng afraid of death and dare not come down?" Guo Cheng is a violent temper, and he said something directly.
"Don't talk nonsense. Guo Cheng just climbed a tree to get dead branches down. Now that you are on the tree, climb down and waste your physical strength. Why don't we all go up to the tree and pull Old Shawa up with a rope?" asked Xiong Zizhao.
"Forget it, you all go climb the tree, I'll stay here alone. With this bonfire, the wolves may not dare to come. "Lao Xiao didn't want to drag everyone down.
"Old Xiao, what are you talking about? I, Guo Cheng, am not a person who is greedy for life and afraid of death and abandons his companions. Guo Cheng said loudly.
Lao Xiao waved his hand again and again: "No, no, no." There is no need for everyone to hug each other and die. Don't worry, I'm here alone, and I won't let those wolves rush over. Climb the tree with confidence. ”
Liu Jiahui also said: "No! If we come out together, we will go back together." Let's try to get some branches. Guo Cheng, you climb trees well, let's go over together to find some dry branches, as long as there are enough branches to keep the fire here unextinguished, those wild wolves will not dare to rush over. ”
"Good. Guo Cheng said.
Although Guo Cheng was okay to climb trees, he didn't get many dry branches after climbing a few trees, the fire was burning, and the firewood was consumed quickly, and after two or three hours, the firewood was almost burned out. And they couldn't get dead branches from the nearby trees.
Jiang He stayed on that tree and didn't come down. He looked at the people around the campfire from a distance, and he couldn't understand why they had gathered together to die. Originally, except for Lao Xiao, everyone could run for a way to live.
The wolves have been waiting for their chance, but fire is a natural fear for them. They kept waiting for their chance, and the flames grew smaller, and the wolves became more and more agitated, and they couldn't hold it anymore.
A bold wolf suddenly rushed towards Liu Jiahui and the others. Garman Lau picked up a wet wooden stick and struck the wolf hard. But the wild wolf was too clever, and he made a sharp turn, avoided Garny Lau's attack, and ran away from the distance.
"The wolves are attacking. Guo Cheng also held a wet wooden stick in his hand. This is a wet stick that was taken down from a tree, and it will not burn when placed on a fire. A weapon that can only be used for self-defense.
The wolves were tempted and retreated. The bonfire is still burning, and it's still a deterrent to them.
"No, we have to find a way to make this fire bigger, otherwise we won't be able to deter the wolves. Xiong Zizhao said worriedly.
"Where are you going to get dry branches now?" Lau Jiahui sweated on his forehead.
"Leaves are fine, I just saw that there are so thick leaves everywhere under the tree, let's try to get as many as we can, and add them to the fire little by little. These wet fires can also be left in the fire to dry, and maybe when they are dried, they can also be burned. Xiong Zizhao said.
"Then why are you still stunned, hurry up and get leaves!" Guo Cheng walked away in a hurry.
"There's no hurry, what to do now, you have to act collectively. These wolves are running out of patience and may come at them again. Liu Jiahui hurriedly said.
"Okay, fight for it!" one of them took a stick and walked towards the woods together.
The wolves saw the action, but the campfire was still alive and they didn't dare to come closer. Kept yelling over there.
Liu Jiahui and the others picked up a bundle of leaves and ran quickly towards the bonfire. The bonfire was in full swing again.
After holding out for more than two hours, the wolves still did not leave, but the leaves within a safe distance were almost burned out.
"People are not as good as heaven!" Guo Cheng was so tired that he didn't want to move, "I can't move anyway." I didn't expect to die in the wolf's mouth today. ”
Liu Jiahui also smiled bitterly: "Being able to die with a good brother like you can be regarded as fate." ”
"Teacher Xiong, during the day, I was a little disrespectful to you, don't be surprised. Actually, you're quite righteous. Unlike some people. Guo Cheng suddenly sat up and apologized to Xiong Zizhao.
"He may have his reasons. Don't force it. Xiong Zizhao didn't want to talk about Jiang He.
"Anyway, I recognize you as a good brother. Guo Cheng smiled, "You don't look down on me as a vulgar person, do you?" ”
"How so? I also like a straightforward and cheerful person like you. Xiong Zizhao said with a smile.
"Brothers, it looks like we're going to have a big fight. Lau watched as the bonfire slowly went out. And the wild wolves around them are slowly approaching.
Jiang He in the tree closed his eyes: "You fools! After tossing all night, why don't you know how to climb the tree?"
Lao Xiao looked at a few brothers who accompanied him to death with tears in his eyes: "Brothers, I'm sorry, it's me Lao Xiao who dragged everyone down." I'll be the first to go up and feed the wolves later. I have a lot of meat on me, and maybe the wolf won't eat everyone when it's full. ”
"Dead fatty, you're still very humorous when you die. Guo Cheng said with a smile.
Liu Jiahui looked up at the sky: "It's a pity, if you can hold on for another hour or two, maybe it will be dawn." At that time, the wolves may slowly disperse. Unfortunately, we can't wait for that time. ”
"Let's go, I'm going to pull a cushion to die!" Guo Cheng dragged a blackened wooden stick in his hand and walked towards the slowly approaching wolves without hesitation.
"Let's go!" Old Xiao also followed.
Several people silently picked up anything that could be used as a weapon and walked forward without hesitation. The momentum of several people turned out to be no weaker than that of the wolves.
A group of people and a pack of wolves are getting closer and closer, and a blood-spattered battle is about to begin.
"Whew!"
The wolves stopped suddenly, and then let out a terrible howl.
"Come on, brute, come and eat Lao Tzu!" Guo Cheng roared, the wooden stick in his hand raised high, and smashed it down at the wolf in front of him.
But the wolves suddenly receded as quickly as a tide.
In the blink of an eye, it had disappeared without a trace.
"Ha, haha, these beasts are afraid of us. It seems that I am still handsome and chic!" Guo Cheng sat on the ground, his legs were weak, and he couldn't stand up at all.
"It's strange how these wolves could suddenly retreat? Xiong Zizhao said.
"yes. They saw the nemesis, and the nemesis was me Guo Cheng! In the future, if you encounter this group of brutes, you can directly report my name, and you can directly scare them to death. Guo Cheng said with a smile.
"Don't make a fuss. It's really weird. Those wild wolves waited all night, how could they give up at the last minute. It can't be that they have encountered a beast more powerful than them, right?" Garman Lau looked at the crowd around him.
"It's possible!" Xiong Zizhao said.
Just when a few people couldn't think clearly, someone suddenly came over: "Hey, are you all right?"
The people who came were a few people sent by Zhang Zhaohua.
"It's okay, it's okay. Are you also fellow believers?" asked Guo Cheng.
The man laughed, "Probably not." I was entrusted by County Magistrate Zhang to rescue you out. Just now we saw a pack of wolves here, and it seems that they are besieging someone. I hurriedly came over to check the situation. ”
"I'm glad you guys came. What kind of killing weapon did you bring with you? Why did the wolves suddenly evacuate?" Guo Cheng asked.
"We have a way of dealing with wolves. ”
"Thank you so much. "Old Xiao is very grateful. Even at this time, Lao Xiao was still a little guilty, and he almost dragged so many people to die with him.
"You'd better get out of here. It seems that there really are fierce beasts in this mountain. We, County Magistrate Zhang, have been worried about the safety of a few of you. Well, are you missing someone?"
"No, that guy is still in the tree over there, greedy for life and afraid of death. Guo Cheng glanced at Jiang He, who was still in the tree, with disdain.
It's not that Jiang He doesn't know that this side is out of danger, he can't get down. He had been sitting on a branch for too long, and he was a little numb and detached all over. Some of the usual simple movements, he can't do anymore. If you're not careful, you're in danger of falling off a tree. Jiang He regretted it very much in his heart, but everything had happened, and no matter how much he regretted it, it was irreparable.
With the help of several monks, Jiang He came down from the tree. Went down to the ground and sat on the ground.
Guo Cheng was very disdainful of Jiang He, and wanted to sneer a few words from time to time.
Jiang He was at a loss, and he didn't reason with Guo Cheng.
Zhang Zhaohua and Wei Chenguang dragged behind.
"Door master, aren't you worried that something will happen to that group of travelers?" Wei Chenguang asked.
"Why don't you worry. But it's useless to worry. What am I worried about? But it shouldn't be anything. At the speed of leopards, at this time, they should have found the group of travelers. I think it's going to be fine. Zhang Zhaohua shook her head.
"I'm always worried that they're going to ruin our good deeds. Wei Chenguang said.
"No, we're not in a hurry to build a Spirit Gathering Array here right now. They may not come back here. In the future, as soon as our Spirit Gathering Array is activated, the terrain and landforms in this area will be affected. Even if they came again, it would be impossible for them to find Giant Sword Peak. Zhang Zhaohua was not worried at all.
As he was talking, the Drill Mountain Leopard suddenly ran out. Zhang Zhaohua immediately smiled: "I knew they would be fine." The leopard came back to report the news. ”
Wei Chenguang also let go of a hanging heart: "Fortunately, nothing happened." Young people nowadays are adventurous. You said that if something happened to this, then the trouble would be solved. Fortunately, the matter was resolved satisfactorily. ”
Zhang Zhaohua and Wei Chenguang can go to the Giant Sword Peak boldly with confidence.