Although the wolf pack has left, the fear and pain they brought have not disappeared with them.
For nearly ten minutes afterward, the people gathered in the tunnel maintained this defensive and vigilant posture, daring not to make any other movements, not even to cry out for help.
Everyone feared that the hungry wolves might return and launch another devastating attack.
Fortunately, Xie Tianlang spoke first: "Once the wolf pack has successfully hunted once, they will not attack again, at least not tonight."
Afterwards, we'll light three fires on each side of the tunnel entrance. My four brothers and I will guard this side, while the train conductor and four police officers will guard the other side. With us guarding both sides, and with five dogs and four cats providing early warning, there won't be any more surprise attacks.
"So relax and do what you need to do. Take stock of the number of casualties and speed up the treatment of the wounded. Those who are not injured should rest as soon as possible. If you can't sleep, close your eyes and rest. We have to keep going tomorrow."
Xie Tianlang's voice was deep and powerful, and he clearly explained what everyone needed to do.
So when he spoke, the people who seemed to be frozen in fear and danger were suddenly released from their restraints and came back to their senses.
So the soft sobbing turned into loud wailing, and in addition to the wailing, there were also people anxiously calling out for their relatives and friends.
Most people excitedly hugged each other after finding their relatives and friends, but some family members and friends, even though they were not far apart, remained silent to each other like strangers.
Families who were not seriously injured and still had energy began to quietly gather the firewood that had been scattered in the chaos of running, while searching for their lost belongings.
But more often, it was the anxious pleas for help from the injured's families:
"Is there a doctor? Doctor, please come and see my daughter!! This wretched girl was bitten by a wolf while trying to save this old man! She's only twenty-six years old, and such a big chunk of flesh has been bitten off her shoulder, what will she do now!" The old father held his daughter, tears streaming down his face.
On the other side, his wife and son were also crying around their father: "Doctor, come quickly! My dad's arm is bleeding so much! He's in so much pain he can't even speak, sob sob..."
"Doctor, doctor, please look at my mother! She's been bitten through a huge hole in her stomach... Oh my god, what can we do! Oh my god! Oh my god!"
Soon, the entire tunnel was filled with cries.
While pursing his lips and bandaging the wound on the black backpack with gauze, Gou Fugui listened to Song Sanchuan's somewhat somber report: "I just went to check, and at least twenty people have been bitten by wolves, and more than a dozen are seriously injured and incapacitated."
"There are about thirty or forty other people who fell and bumped into the fire while running and suffered minor injuries... There was a mentally challenged man who ran too fast and didn't notice what was in front of him, so he crashed into the wall and is still unconscious in the corner."
Song Sanchuan gritted his teeth: "But we only killed seven wolves."
Among them were four killed by the leader alone and one killed by Blackback. In other words, apart from Xie Tianlang and Blackback, only two of the cunning wolves were killed.
Xie Tianlang remained calm upon hearing this: "There's nothing to be angry about. It's a world of survival of the fittest. These wolves have survived the continuous torrential rains; they are the strongest in these mountains."
Moreover, the wolf pack is disciplined, doesn't fight head-on, isn't greedy, and even knows how to cooperate in small groups. Compared to this rabble that only knows how to scream and run away when faced with danger, and even pushes others to take the blows, it would be strange if they didn't win.
Song Sanchuan knew this too, but he still couldn't help but sigh: "So what do we do next? Are we really just going to spend the night here?"
“We can endure it, but I think after this shock, a small portion of the team might not be able to make it and won’t be able to leave tomorrow.”
Xie Tianlang didn't speak, his eyes seemingly fixed on the bonfire that had been rekindled and lit again in front of him.
Gou Fugui bandaged the wound on Hei Bei's neck right next to the fire.
Fortunately, the bite wasn't very deep. Although it was bleeding, after the medicine was sprayed and the wound was bandaged, it finally began to heal slowly.
Gou Fugui reached out and stroked the big head of the black-backed dog, then looked up and saw those deep, sharp eyes.
After a moment of eye contact, Gou Fugui looked away, took out the jar of honey from his pocket, squeezed out a couple more sips, and looked at the rather miserable scene in the tunnel.
After taking three large gulps of honey, he put it back in his pocket. Then, Badger Fugui, with his patch of white hair, slightly raised his chin and raised his phoenix eyes: "I can't handle this bunch of weaklings. I need to travel through the night to find rescue. If you're a man, come with me!"
After saying this, Baifa Fugui added, "Are you up to it?"
These words, which were almost tantamount to provocation, made Song Sanchuan and Jin Mantang gasp. Even Qin Feng and Lu Hu applauded their brother's courage in their hearts.
Xie Tianlang raised his sharp eyebrows high, and a huge smile appeared on his face: "Fugui, do you know what happened to all the people who asked me if they could do it?"
When Bai Fa Fugui saw Xie Tianlang's sinister smile, he suddenly had a bad feeling, but before he could refuse to listen to his nonsense, Xie Tianlang gave him the answer.
"Half of them died, and the other half became my family."
Badger Fugui: "???"
I can understand if they died, but what's with the fact that they became family?
Xie Tianlang seemed to know Fugui'er's doubts. He raised his eyebrows and looked at Song Sanchuan with a very fake and gentle gaze.
Song Sanchuan, who was being stared at, could only hold on for three seconds before giving Badger Fugui a precise explanation on the spot—
With his eyes closed, Song Sanchuan shamelessly shouted at Xie Tianlang, "Dad!"
That cry of "Dad!" was so clear and loud that it made the black dog lying on the ground turn its head back.
Song Sanchuan's lips twitched. Even the black dog was secretly taking advantage of him!
Badger Fugui: "..."
Badger Fugui looked at Xie Tianlang, and remained silent for a long time, unable to utter a single complaint.
That's a fucking bastard!
And when will he be able to have a team that calls him "Dad"? Even if they don't call him "Dad," calling him "Boss" is fine too!
Honey Badger Fugui just loves being the boss!
Badger Fugui was speechless after being outmaneuvered by the werewolf's antics. He rolled his eyes and headed to the other end of the tunnel to find Lu Chengfeng.
But Xie Langren couldn't hold back his words any longer. With his long legs, Xie Langren easily followed behind Fugui'er, repeating the same question over and over again: "If I were better than you, how would you become my family?"
Badger Fugui was annoyed by him so much that he sneered inwardly: Becoming your relative is easy enough, isn't it? Be your father!
Xie Tianlang narrowed his eyes. It's really not certain who will be whose father.
When Lu Chengfeng heard Gou Fugui and Xie Tianlang say that they would go to Hailan Railway Station to find rescue as quickly as possible without resting all night, he was stunned for a few seconds, and then showed a very moved and shocked expression.
He certainly hoped someone would do that, since there were too many injured and frightened people in the team right now, and after walking for several hours, they inevitably got wet in the rain and wind. Perhaps when they woke up tomorrow morning, a group of people would be sick.
Under those circumstances, it would be virtually impossible for them to continue their rapid trek, and some of them might even have to stay behind the next morning because they couldn't walk any further.
He was the train conductor, and he had promised not to abandon anyone. He wanted to get everyone out safely and then safely back to their destination, but reality was just too cruel.
He had been sitting here by the fire for a long time, thinking over and over again about a solution.
Now, two people have offered him the best option, and this conscientious and responsible train conductor feels a huge weight lifted off his shoulders, but he also feels guilty and worried:
"Are you sure you can manage? You already put in a lot of effort dealing with the wolves. If you walk all night in the rain, it will put a huge strain on your bodies..."
"As the train conductor, it's incredibly useless of me to send passengers to ask for help... How about I go with you? More people means more protection..."
Lu Chengfeng was speaking almost incoherently, but was interrupted midway by the irritable and wealthy man: "With your weak constitution, don't even think about coming with us. At least you're the train conductor, so everyone can feel a little more at ease with you here. Just stay here and keep everyone calm while we drive over to rescue you."
"Don't feel guilty. After all, there are differences between people. Just accept it."
Badger Fugui paused for a moment, then coughed lightly and looked at Lu Chengfeng: "...Alright, let's pack our gear and leave."
In the end, he still couldn't say the words, "If I successfully bring back reinforcements, you can call me Dad."
This shows that Xie Langren has an even thicker skin than he does.
Lu Chengfeng: "???"
I had a feeling that the long-haired young man was holding back something.
Afterwards, Gou Fugui returned to the campfire, and amidst the animals' reluctant gazes, he quickly packed his backpack, took three bottles of water and a pack of compressed biscuits, and left.
Before leaving, the German Shepherd and the Husky wanted to go with their leader, but the former was injured and the latter was useless; they were both ruthlessly rejected by their leader, Fugui.
Even as that bald parrot flapped its wings and kept squawking around Gou Fugui:
"I can fly!! I can see far!!"
"I can fly!! I can see far!!"
In the end, Gou Fugui still refused: "What are you going to do flying in this heavy rain? If you fly for several hours, you won't have a single feather left. Just stay here quietly."
So the proud little parrot princess got angry, while the cats and dogs had a good time.
Then, amidst everyone's anticipation and attention, Gou Fugui and Xie Tianlang walked out of the tunnel.
Because everyone knew that the two of them were traveling overnight to find rescue, almost everyone was grateful and prayed for them in their hearts.
I hope they have a smooth journey and that their travels are not too difficult or involve any dangers or disasters.
But actually...
The journey of the humanoid honey badger, Fugui, and the werewolf Xie was actually not very difficult.
Xie Tianlang was twenty-nine years old, already at the peak of his male physique and strength. In addition, as a top soldier in the most elite special forces unit in the Flower Kingdom, the training he had undergone and the missions he had completed were unimaginable to ordinary people.
Xie Tianlang himself is a legend within the Huaguo military. If it weren't for his strong personality, poor obedience, and occasional bouts of madness that led him to kill even his own comrades who made mistakes, the Huaguo military would have cherished him dearly.
Even though he had some personality flaws and was temporarily forced into retirement, he was still the first person the higher-ups thought of when the country was in trouble.
He possesses the strength to fight ten men single-handedly. Otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to single-handedly form a post-apocalyptic exploration team.
This shows that in the minds of the country's top leadership, he alone is worth more than Qin Feng's entire team.
So what's a few dozen kilometers in the rain in one night? He's done things like chasing the enemy for six days and seven nights without sleep, it's nothing.
But what surprised Xie Tianlang was Gou Fugui, who was able to keep up with his pace.
Judging from his appearance, this young man was not someone with a strong physique or high endurance. Moreover, Xie Tianlang had observed and even touched Gou Fugui's muscle strength, and it was not a body that had undergone long-term training.
At best, this young man is physically healthy and has slightly better stamina than the average person. But to compare with him is not only wishful thinking but also a pipe dream.
However, the two had been running along the railway in the rain for three hours, and it was already past 1 a.m. Even he was feeling a bit tired, but the long-haired young man running next to him showed no intention of stopping to rest.
Even though his breathing became heavier and he ran slower than he did at the beginning, he really persevered and seemed to have energy left.
only……
After Gou Fugui took out a jar of honey from his backpack, grimaced, and took a big gulp, Xie Langren, raising his eyebrows, couldn't help but ask:
"You've drunk two and a half jars of honey by now, haven't you?"
The honey badger, Fugui, was in a very bad mood because it was so sweet from the honey. When it heard the question, it turned around and glared at the person with its phoenix eyes: "What's wrong with drinking honey? I didn't drink your honey!!"
Xie Tianlang was not intimidated by the irritable and wealthy man. He even found it somewhat endearing and laughed, "Drinking honey is good for the skin. It's great for beauty and skin care."
"I just want to ask, don't you find it too sweet?"
Honey Badger Fugui: "..."
How could I not feel sick of it?! It's because it's so sweet and I drank too much that I feel so irritable!!!
But could I not drink it?! I'm already incredibly powerful with my bloodline boost and self-healing abilities, and yet I still almost couldn't outrun you. I just want to ask, are you even human?! Are you really human, or a robot or alien monster in human skin?!
So Xie Langren received a very resentful and angry look from Bao Nao Fugui. How to put it, that look inexplicably made Xie Langren feel comfortable and slightly itchy.
He laughed and quickly reached out to touch Gou Fugui's long, wet ponytail.
After nearly being thuged by Badger Rich, he started rummaging through his backpack and pulled out a bag of spicy strips.
"Alright, we've been running for three hours now, and we've covered about 25 kilometers. We should be able to reach our destination around 6 or 7 a.m. with about 40 kilometers left. No need to rush now, let's have some spicy snacks and walk around to cool off."
Badger Fugui looked at the spicy strip and his fingers twitched, but he didn't take it. Then Xie Tianlang shoved it into his hand.
"It was originally intended for Yuanyuan."
"Yuanyuan isn't here right now, but you can have it."
Badger Fugui, who was tearing open a spicy snack packet, was startled by these words and looked up at Xie Tianlang.
But the werewolf walking ahead of him showed no unusual behavior, only humming an old, worn-out song that sent chills down Gou Fugui's spine:
"A once-in-a-millennium wait~ A once-in-a-millennium wait~ I have no regrets~"
The grumpy rich man: "What kind of outdated song is this! Doesn't it get creepy to sing it so late at night? Change it!!"
Xie Tianlang suddenly stopped, turned his head and looked at the irritable and wealthy man with bright eyes, then readily agreed to change the song:
"We just captured a few demons! And subdued a few more monsters! How come he has so many evil spirits and monsters?!"
Honey Badger Fugui: "Change it again! This is driving me crazy!"
Xie Langren nodded and changed the song again: "Huluwa, Huluwa, seven flowers on one vine... not afraid of wind and rain... la la?"
"You fucking have nothing to do with demons, have you?!" The hot-tempered Rich Guy finally lost his temper, a spicy snack dangling from his mouth, and reached out to scratch Xie Tianlang: "You beast, die!! Today, this Great Sage will rid the people of this scourge!!"
Xie Tianlang burst into laughter, then sped up and ran forward, turning back to taunt him as he ran: "Come and chase me, come and chase me~ If you catch me, I'll let you have your fun!"
The hot-tempered rich man: "Huh? Hey! Tui!"
You idiot, you think you're worthy of letting Daddy have his way with you?!
One look in his eyes confirmed it – this werewolf was indeed a werewolf with intermittent episodes of illness!
Then the hot-tempered rich guy actually chased Xie Tianlang all the way.
As if because they had a provocative target to chase and fight, the next five hours passed by so quickly.
As he gulped down the last mouthful of honey from the fourth jar and leaped onto Xie Tianlang's back, Xie Tianlang stopped. He crouched on Xie Tianlang's back and saw the somewhat desolate yet clearly visible station ahead in the rain.
They actually arrived.
At this moment, a few rays of morning light peeked through the dark clouds on the horizon. Although the rain was still falling, the world was brightening up.
Xie Tianlang reached out and supported the legs of the person behind him, saying with a smile:
Good morning, Yuanyuan.
Badger Fugui almost jumped up, but Xie Tianlang held his legs down and carried him forward.
"Alright, stop running. Dad will carry you. Let's go have a hot breakfast, then go back to rescue them."
"Dad, you old man! Dad is your dad!! And Dad isn't Yuanyuan!"
"Okay, Yuanyuan, don't move around. Doesn't your foot hurt?"
Gou Fugui lay on Xie Tianlang's back, looking down at the top of his head. His expression was momentarily complicated and stunned, before returning to calm and deep.
Tch. Tsk!
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