One year brought a great drought, the next year floods, and then, in a blink, a plague.
The Xu family fled from the north to the south, and then from the south back to the north.
Before...
Xu Yuan was originally washing up in the bathroom outside. Because the bathroom had good sound insulation, she did not notice anything unusual before the wolf howled.
When the thrilling wolf howl suddenly sounded, Xu Yuan immediately realized the seriousness of the situation, quickly put on his clothes and rushed out.
"Ningning! Xiaobao!" Xu Yuan's heart was filled with panic, and she anxiously called their names. Fortunately, when she came out, Xu Ning and Xu Yuan were safe and sound. They had used the table to block their bodies and were holding sticks to confront the wolves.
"Xiaobao, be careful! Second sister will come to help you soon!" Xu Ning's heart was also filled with fear, but she tried to stay calm. As she took the firecrackers out of the treasure box, her hands kept shaking.
Xu Yuan's cry was like a reassurance, instantly calming Xu Ning. Her hand stopped shaking, and without hesitation, she pulled out her lighter, aimed it at the fuse of the firecracker, lit it, and quickly threw it at the wolves.
The crackling sound of explosions mixed with the howling of wolves echoed in the air, and at this moment, Xu Yuan had already rushed to the side of the siblings. She swung her sword and slashed at the wolf approaching them.
With Xu Yuan's cover, Xu Ning quickly took out the fireworks bazooka and lit it. Then she and Xu Feng each held one and attacked the wolves without fear.
"Bang, bang, bang"
"Awooo, awooo, awooo"
"Bang, bang, bang"
"Awooo, awooo, awooo"
Colorful fireworks burst into the sky like a blooming flower, illuminating the entire mountain range. The Xu family's three siblings finally caught sight of the wolves surrounding them. As more fireworks exploded, the wolves, frightened by the sudden brightness and loud noise, fled in all directions.
Xu Yuan took the opportunity to pull Xu Ning and Xu Feng, and leaned against the stone mountain, concentrating on dealing with the wolves in front of her. She brandished her sword and fought a desperate battle with the wolves.
Finally, the last wolf that hadn't escaped fell to Xu Yuan's knife. Exhausted, Xu Ning slid to the ground, gasping for breath as if breathing had become so precious.
Xu Feng was completely numb and sat on the muddy ground, unable to move. Only Xu Yuan remained alert and checked if there were any wolves left.
"The wolf king has run away, Ningning. There are a total of seven wolves dead here." Xu Ning was out of breath, so he got up from the ground and put the dead wolves into the treasure chest.
"Let them run away. They are also very scared. They probably won't come back in a short time." Xu Ning rubbed his sore arm. Wolves usually don't retaliate for being scared away.
Wolves are wild animals whose actions are driven primarily by instinct and the need to survive, not by revenge.
"Aunt Yuan, we have to set off tonight. This is probably the territory of the wolves." Otherwise, it would be impossible for these wolves to suddenly appear and attack them.
The big tents and small sheds were in a mess, especially the big tents, which were torn to pieces by the wolves, and there were big holes bitten in many places by the wolves.
Xu Ning sighed, heartbroken as she watched her carefully constructed tent destroyed. She shook her head helplessly, thinking this was truly a nightmare. However, now was no time to be sad; she had to leave this dangerous place as soon as possible.
The three of them quickly packed up their belongings, placing any still usable items into backpacks and treasure chests. Meanwhile, Xu Yuan kept an eye out for any wolves that might have been left behind, ensuring the safety of the siblings.
While exchanging points for the treasure chest, Xu Ning made an interesting discovery. It turned out these wolves weren't just any wild wolves, but a special breed. They were larger than average, with more beautiful fur. Their teeth and claws were incredibly sharp, capable of tearing through tents and clothing with ease.
Xu Ning suddenly thought, if these wolves could be tamed to guard the house, how safe and secure it would be. However, she knew it was just a fantasy, after all, these wolves were wild animals and difficult to be tamed by humans.
After packing up, Xu Ning and the other two washed up briefly and set off under the cover of darkness. Although the experience left both siblings slightly injured, it also allowed them to learn a lot of valuable experience.
In the days to come, I will be more cautious and protect the safety of myself and my family.
The following days passed very smoothly without any trouble or danger.
On the morning of the sixteenth day after leaving the valley, Xu Ning, Xu Yuan and Xu Feng finally arrived at Haicheng, northeast of the valley.
When they arrived at Haicheng, they found a group of people gathered at the city gate, queuing to enter the city. There was no need to pay to enter the city, but a valid ID or pass was required.
Xu Ning and his companions took out their Xianyu Village household registration certificates and showed them to the soldiers guarding the city. Seeing the exhausted appearance of the three sisters and brothers, they simply asked a few questions before letting them into the city.
After entering the city gate, the first thing Xu Ning and his companions did was to find an inn and book two rooms to rest in. Exhausted after the long journey, they urgently needed to wash up, eat something, and rest.
Since Xu Ning gave a few copper coins as a tip, the waiter quickly delivered the hot meals and dishes to the room.
"Miss, the hot water has been delivered to another room. Do you have any other instructions?" The waiter had a very sincere smile on his face. Xu Ning waved his hand, and the waiter wisely withdrew.
When the waiter returned to the lobby, he saw several officers and soldiers walking in.
The waiter immediately came forward with a smile, "Sir, would you like to stop by or stay the night?"
"Waiter, did three children just come into your inn?" one of the soldiers asked. Seeing his tone wasn't aggressive, the waiter said carefully, "Two children and a young girl just checked in. I wonder if they're the ones you're looking for, sir."
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