"How much longer do we have to wait? Why do we have to wait? How much pain must he be in?" The old mother watched her son struggle in agony, unable to bear seeing him suffer any more.

Liu Fengya didn't know how to answer her questions and could only stand there quietly.

Perhaps the injured man also heard Liu Fengya's assessment of his wounds and knew that he had no hope left. He just looked at his family and companions surrounding him with lingering affection and closed his eyes unwillingly.

The sight of a life lost brought tears to the eyes of those around him.

The old mother, who had been pleading with Liu Fengya for help, completely went limp and was about to fall to the ground when Yun Qi quickly stepped forward to support her.

The battle was drawing to a close, and everyone breathed a sigh of relief only when the last leopard fell to the ground.

Despite being concerned about the situation here, Wu Tianxiang and his men remained on the perimeter, keeping an eye out for any animals that might escape from the other side, and were even more vigilant than before.

Standing on the wall, Ning Zhiyuan and his companions were stunned by the scene below. At the same time, they marveled at how these people dared to make such a bold promise to escort these people back to their hometown.

If we had that kind of fighting strength, the population wouldn't have decreased so much.

"Those bows and arrows they're carrying are really cool, much more practical than the guns we have. I just wonder if they'll part with them?" Gao Duowei stared at the bows and arrows in Yun Jianying and the others' hands, wishing he could grab them immediately.

Ning Zhiyuan looked at their weapons with envy, "If it were you, would you easily exchange them?"

Gu Nian said, "Even if we trade our guns for theirs, it's not a loss. Once the bullets are fired, they're gone. Look at their arrows, they can be recycled and reused. We don't have to feel bad about using them."

Every man has a passion for weapons, but the guns they carry, while very intimidating, are often short of ammunition. They rarely use them unless absolutely necessary, making them seem rather useless in comparison.

"Let's go talk to them later. If they have other needs, we can exchange for them, right?" Gao Duowei was quite confident. With the resources he had, he believed that exchanging for some wouldn't be a problem.

At that moment, he completely forgot that the people were out on a mission, and those bows and arrows were their life-saving weapons; how could they be easily exchanged for them?

Ning Zhiyuan wanted to speak up and persuade him, but he swallowed the words back. He also held a sliver of hope in his heart, thinking, what if it works out?

"Shall we go out now?" Gu Nian asked, looking at the two people who were lost in their own fantasies.

"Wait a little longer," Gao Duowei said.

"What are we waiting for?" Gu Nian asked, somewhat puzzled.

Gao Duowei said, "There's chaos down there right now, and we can't talk to them if we go out. Let's stand here and observe the surrounding area for them. If there's any movement, we can alert them."

Ning Zhiyuan looked at his fickle companion and didn't even know what to say. If he had had this attitude earlier, it might have been easier to talk to him now.

I just don't know if people will appreciate his goodwill at this time.

Captain Xiao and his team dared not just keep an eye on the front now, so they assigned people to guard several corners, for fear that the previous accident would happen again.

Over the past two years, people have become quite accustomed to being attacked by these animals. Even if they are injured, they don't complain much; surviving is considered a stroke of luck.

Those who weren't injured started treating the wounds, while others began covering up the bloodstains on the ground to prevent the strong smell of blood from attracting more animals.

When the old man came over, Yun Qi stepped aside and watched as the deceased's companions tried their best to pry open the leopard's head that was biting them, but they failed.

When Si Cheng arrived, he saw her standing there in a daze. "What happened? Are you hurt?"

Yunqi asked, "No, could you help him remove that leopard head?"

Without saying a word, Si Cheng stepped forward and said, "Make way."

These family members had seen him knock the cheetah down with one punch before, and they readily gave up their spots.

He grabbed one side of the tooth with one hand and pulled it out with a little force, splitting the leopard's head in two.

"Thank you! Thank you so much!" Seeing that the leopard head, whom they couldn't budge, was dealt with so easily, they quickly thanked him as well.

Everyone had heard of this Village Chief Si before, and this time they witnessed his true strength.

Even his elderly mother, who had previously felt weak all over, stood up and bowed to him. Regardless of the circumstances, he had helped twice. Although she felt some resentment, she also knew how cruel the world was. Everyone had made the worst-case scenario plan in their hearts, but she never knew which disaster would befall them.

Si Cheng avoided her greeting, "We also bear responsibility for this incident. We didn't notice the gap here. As long as the request isn't too unreasonable, you can make it."

Si Cheng thought that setting up traps in the vicinity would be enough to prevent such a loss, but he never expected that such a loophole would still appear, resulting in the loss of a life. Si Cheng felt somewhat remorseful, but he was also willing to take responsibility.

"This isn't your fault; it's our fate. When we fled here, we had already prepared for the worst." The old man looked up at the sky, as if questioning something.

Si Cheng sighed, "You guys discuss it and then come back and tell us what your requirements are."

Not wanting to disturb their final farewell, Si Cheng led Yun Qi back to his old campfire.

For the rest of the time, no one was sleepy. They all stared wide-eyed at their surroundings, fearing that the previous accident would happen again.

Back at the base, everyone would build simple walls to find a sense of security. Now, facing the open plain, after the harrowing experience, no one is sleepy at all.

As the night grew deeper and everyone was still sitting there with their eyes half-closed, Captain Xiao came over and advised them, "Leave some of the young and strong to keep watch. The rest of you should take advantage of this time to get some sleep, or it will be difficult to travel tomorrow."

"Captain Xiao, do you think we'll encounter this situation frequently in the future? Will we ever be able to return to our hometown safely?" someone asked pessimistically.

His question immediately lowered everyone's spirits, and some women even sobbed.

A somber atmosphere quickly filled the entire group, and more and more people joined in the weeping.

Seeing that these people were crying louder and louder, Captain Xiao couldn't help but scold them, "What nonsense are you talking about? Where did so many animals come from to harm people? This is just an isolated case. We passed away just a few days ago without any problems."