Chapter 173 Its back carries only kings
As dawn broke, the cold wind was biting.
Pei Yunjing carried Tangli and walked along the mountain path, where the snow was knee-deep.
Every step he took was torture for him.
The aftereffects of overdrawing his internal energy began to appear; his legs felt as heavy as if they were filled with lead, and every breath he took carried the smell of blood.
"call……"
Pei Yunjing stopped and leaned against a rock to catch his breath.
He glanced down at the person in his arms. Tang Li's face was still deathly pale; excessive blood loss had left her in a semi-conscious state, and her body was growing colder and colder.
We have to be quick.
It's a full thirty miles of mountain road from here to Dasheng's military camp.
Normally, this distance would be nothing to him. But now, walking back on these legs would not only cripple him, but Tang Li would also be unable to endure it.
"Damn it..."
Pei Yunjing gritted his teeth, a fierce resentment flashing in his eyes. Was he destined to annihilate the enemy, only to be defeated by this long journey home?
Just then, a small, cool hand gently tugged at his collar.
"Your Highness..."
Tang Li was not completely unconscious. She struggled to open her eyes, looked at the fine beads of cold sweat on Pei Yunjing's forehead, and tenderly rubbed his chin.
Then, she turned her head and looked at the enormous creature that had been silently following her—
Snow Wolf King.
This wolf king was as big as a calf, with snow-white fur all over its body, and it stood there more majestic than an ordinary warhorse.
Its dark green eyes gazed proudly ahead, and even though it had just submitted, it still exuded the arrogance of a king of the mountains.
It is a wolf.
If a wolf turns its head back, there must be a reason. If a wolf lowers its head, it means it wants to eat meat.
I've never heard of a wolf being allowed to be ridden.
But Tang Li didn't care. She stretched out her blood-stained hand and waved gently at the proud wolf king, as if she were calling her own big yellow dog.
Hey everyone, come here.
The wolf king's ears twitched, and he turned his head, his beastly eyes filled with a hint of doubt and wariness.
What are you doing, you two-legged creature?
Tang Li smiled weakly, sending out the invitation in her mind that the wolf could not accept:
[Can I borrow your back?]
[Take us home.]
The wolf king instantly bristled, exhaling a puff of white breath from its nostrils:
[Roar? You want me to be your mount? I am the noble Lord of the Snow Mountains! Only the lowest of horses are ridden!]
【Yeah? 】
Tang Li's eyes narrowed slightly.
From now on... there will be plenty of beef.
[The best cut of thigh meat, eat as much as you want.]
【and……】
Tangli stared into its eyes:
My man is the king of men.
Only the king is worthy to ride on your back.
If you refuse... I'll send that black bear over there.
Coercion, bribery, and provocation.
After a series of attacks, the arrogance in the wolf king's eyes wavered instantly.
It glanced at the clumsy black bear in the distance, then at Tang Li's eyes, which seemed to pierce through one's soul.
Its instincts, deep within its blood, told it that if it didn't agree, it would regret it for the rest of its life.
"Waaah..."
Under the shocked gaze of Pei Yunjing.
The once arrogant and haughty snow wolf king, which would bare its teeth even when approached, actually slowly walked up to the two of them.
It suppressed all its ferocity and lowered its noble head.
Then, its two front legs slowly bent, and its massive body obediently lay down on the ground, revealing its broad and thick back to the two of them without reservation.
It let out a low, gentle whimper and even glanced back, gesturing for them to come up.
"this……"
Even someone as knowledgeable as Pei Yunjing couldn't help but shrink his pupils slightly, a look of disbelief flashing across his eyes.
The wolf's nature is characterized by cunning, ferocity, and unyielding spirit, even unto death.
There are many people in this world who can tame horses and eagles, but to make a wild wolf king willingly serve as his mount...
This is simply unheard of!
"Your Highness, let's go."
Tang Li leaned against him and weakly teased, "This is a limited edition... luxury car."
Pei Yunjing looked down at her, then at the wolf king, which was as docile as a dog.
He suddenly realized that his understanding of this woman was still too shallow.
She wasn't just his medicine, she was... a miracle.
"good."
Pei Yunjing stopped being stubborn and stopped hesitating.
He held Tangli in his arms, took a long stride, and steadily straddled the wolf's back.
"call--"
The fur feels thick, soft, and warm to the touch.
The continuous heat instantly insulated them from the surrounding cold wind, enveloping them completely. It was more comfortable than any expensive saddle in the world, and more effective than any heater.
"Hold on tight."
Pei Yunjing put one arm around Tang Li's waist and grabbed the long fur on the wolf's neck with the other.
The feeling of being high above and controlling a ferocious beast filled him with an absurd yet exhilarating sense of exhilaration.
"Walk!"
He gave a low shout.
The Snow Wolf King let out a long howl and suddenly exerted force with all four limbs.
Carrying the beautiful couple on its back, it galloped across the snowfield like a silver lightning bolt!
Behind them, a vast herd of beasts followed closely.
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