Bai Suihe sat in the carriage, lifting the curtain to constantly survey the surrounding mountains. Everywhere was a vast expanse of white; where was the shadow of a wolf to be seen?

"Mother, there’s no need to worry," Baby comforted her, "Daddy and I will protect you."

Bai Suihe stroked her belly, "Mother will protect you too. I’m not nervous, I just want to see what these wolves look like."

"Wolves look like wolves," Baby said, slightly puzzled, "In a moment, Mother can see them; they’re already moving now."

Actually, even without Baby’s words, Bai Suihe had already spotted numerous dark shadows appearing on the distant mountains, starkly visible against the snowy peaks.

The people guarding outside had, of course, noticed them too. Yun Ni, somewhat excited, licked his lips and said to his nearby brothers, "I’ve faced countless enemies in my lifetime, but this is the first time dealing with these animals. Wait a moment, brothers, don’t fight with me for them."

"Brother Yun, why say don’t fight with you when there are so many? Why don’t we compete a little to see who takes down more?"

"That’s a good idea," With dozens of wolves, and so many of us here, it shouldn’t be difficult at all."

"Everyone, don’t be careless," The heads of the escort agencies have encountered these creatures many times, "Even though they are just animals, they like to attack faces and necks, and their teeth are fierce. A single bite can likely sever our necks.

Should they focus on or knock someone down, they can deliver a fatal blow."

Escort Head Xu worried they wouldn’t take it seriously, quickly agreed, "Brother Liu is right, they have a Wolf King directing them, employing some strategy, and they move swiftly. A single careless move could result in injury. It’s best to form small groups, watch over each other, and try not to be alone."

Even though Yun Ni was highly skilled in martial arts, he knew the two escort heads were imparting words of experience, and promptly ordered his comrades to be careful, to pair up in groups of three or two, "Everyone remember to protect Third Madam Gu, try not to stray too far from the carriage."

Gu Kaiyuan, with Lin Hua and Lin Wei, stood guard at the carriage, and at this moment, he also spoke to the crowd, clasping his hands, "Thanks to all you brothers. When we reach Lingnan safely, I will certainly reward you handsomely."

"No problem, this is our duty," Yun Ni clasped his hands in response, "Rest assured, with so much protection, those wolves will have no way out."

Liu Pingkang watched enviously from the side, but he knew well enough that asking the two escort heads and the people Gu Kaiyuan hired to come over and protect everyone was completely unrealistic.

Though he didn’t think so, someone in the team spoke up, "Mr. Liu, see how many people are over there, and they all have weapons. Why don’t we join them?

This way, we can unite our strength to intimidate those wolves; maybe they’ll realize there’s no gain and just leave."

"Yes, sir, with only a few of you guarding here, what will we do if the wolves break through?"

Someone started, and human selfishness revealed itself at that moment; who doesn’t want someone to take the lead in danger? Those sturdy men over there are everyone’s hope.

"Don’t push your luck," Liu Pingkang pointed ahead, "The wolves are coming from their direction; they’re already blocking them in front of us. You can’t handle even a few stragglers?"

"It’s just about making it safer..."

Among them, the Gu Family members also jealously eyed the front. Now, all the torches were burning, and they could definitely see the Bai Family’s cow carriage tightly protected in the center.

Gu Kaichen held up a stick, his legs trembling slightly, "Father, why don’t we go to the third brother’s place? We’re all family; he can’t not help us."

Gu Baijiang looked around, "How can we go now? Didn’t you see the wolves on the mountains have disappeared, meaning they’re almost here? If you haven’t gotten over there by now, they might’ve already knocked us down.

Here it’s just us father and sons now; we must guard this position, no matter what."

Gu Baijiang might fear death, but he can’t waver now. Otherwise, the entire Gu Family would lose its fighting edge.

Although he was a scholar, he understood that before marching, morale must not falter.

"Father, why don’t you get into the carriage, and let Kai Chen and I guard here?" Gu Kaiping held up his stick, glaring around, hoping his father’s cleaver would offer more security.

"Big Brother, did you forget what that gentleman said?" Gu Kaichen protested, unwilling to let the elderly into the carriage, leaving just the two brothers to hold the defense?

Not noticing, Gu Baijiang gazed at him even colder.

"Enough, stop talking about this, focus on your surroundings," Gu Baijiang no longer wished to talk with these two any longer. If the conversation continued, he’d drop everything and hide in the carriage.

The wolf pack from the mountains had already come right before everyone’s eyes by the time they felt unprepared.

Watching the mighty and powerful wild wolves, even the escort heads felt their hearts tremble. Clearly, the wolves have been living well in the mountains before, each well-fed and strong, making it more difficult.

"Ooooo..."

Like receiving a signal, the wolves began to scatter; they were already surrounded.

"Such big wolves, with so many of them; we’re done for."

The women hiding in the carriage panicked first, even beginning to weep.

Liu Pingkang frowned deeply, impatiently, already annoyed at this point, and some were dragging behind.

If crying could solve problems, then why would all of these people be protecting outside?

It’s those facing the wolf pack who should be scared, not those hiding and wailing.

"Stop crying, or the wolves will come and snatch you away first," Gu Baoshu’s sweating hand gripped the knife, unsure what he was talking about, but began intensely staring at the front after speaking.

Although what he said was off-mark, it unexpectedly worked; originally sobbing sounds seemed to hit a pause button, all silenced.

"You got it, kid," a buddy praised, "All the women wailing really are terrifying, I feared we’d be defeated by them rather than the wolves collapsing first.

If you ask me, Captain shouldn’t have let these people hide in the carriage; they should hold sticks and face the wolves."

"Give it a rest, what can they face? It’s good enough if they don’t mess things up."

The escort agency guards in the front held big machetes, confronting the wolves.

Both sides engaged in a standoff, neither moving.

Soon someone noticed that these wolves had an aversion to fire; wherever there was a bonfire, they’d steer clear.

"They fear fire, why don’t we attack with fire?"