mtlumby2d Chapter 285 Beauty saves hero
Chapter 285 Beauty saves hero
Chapter 285 Beauty Saves the Hero
Wolves wouldn't care about Hongchang's thoughts at that moment. His presence, alone, at such a specific time, was like a delicious meal offered to these hungry wolves. As if smelling the aroma of food, the wolves grew increasingly excited. Each one stretched their necks and howled to the sky. "Awoo—Awoo—" the howls echoed through the night sky, as if calling for the others to come and share this rare feast.
Hongchang was filled with regret. If he could turn back time, if he could go back to half an hour ago, he would definitely give himself a ruthless beating: "You're not allowed to wander around in this unfamiliar place! You're not allowed to act so recklessly and disregard danger on a whim! The Master always taught you earnestly that a gentleman should not stand under a dangerous wall, but how could you have thrown these words out of your mind?"
With a low growl from the wolf king, the wolves, once gathered together, began to disperse, forming a circle and slowly closing in on Hongchang. The wolf king, at the end of the pack, approached Hongchang with an elegant yet menacing gait. Its cold eyes fixed intently on its prey, as if assessing where to take the most delicious bite.
Facing the approaching Wolf King, Hongchang tried to remain calm. His right hand tightly grasped a sharp dagger, his fingers turning slightly white from excessive force. His left hand was raised high, and the arrow hidden in his sleeve was already aimed at the Wolf King in front of him.
After all, he had received rigorous training and instruction from his masters, and he knew the strategy for dealing with wolves: Capture the leader first. If he could successfully kill the wolf leader, he would quickly intimidate the entire pack. And if he could then escape, the remaining wolves would stop chasing him and instead focus on competing for the new leader.
The battle was imminent, and the air was filled with tension, as if even time had stood still. Both sides were on edge, secretly competing with each other, neither daring to act rashly, each waiting for the other to reveal a flaw so they could strike first and gain the upper hand.
At this breathtaking stalemate, a sharp, piercing cry suddenly echoed from the sky. The sound was so high-pitched and passionate, like a flash of lightning piercing the sky, soaring straight into the clouds, even seeming to penetrate the sun, moon, and stars! Then, a huge, nimble Saker Falcon suddenly appeared above the two opposing camps, like a divine weapon sent from heaven. Its broad, powerful wings spread out in the air, blocking out the sky; its sharp, hooked claws flashed with a cold light, making people shudder.
The Wolf King, completely focused on his opponent, was suddenly drawn to a strange noise overhead and instinctively looked up. However, this momentary distraction gave Hong Chang a golden opportunity! His gaze fixed on the Wolf King, and without hesitation, he flung a hidden arrow from his sleeve. With a whoosh, the arrow pierced the air like an arrow from a bow, hurtling towards the Wolf King at lightning speed.
In the blink of an eye, the sleeve arrow accurately hit the wolf king's head and passed through it easily. Although the folk saying "copper head, iron bones, tofu waist" is common, when people actually meet a wolf in a narrow road, they will find that hitting a wolf's waist is not easy.
After all, when wolves encounter humans, they usually face them head-on, with their waists positioned behind them, making it difficult to successfully strike them. Unless a person is unfortunate enough to be locked in a wolf's grip and extremely close, there's a slight chance they can escape danger by striking the wolf's waist. Therefore, the so-called "strike the wolf's waist" tactic is often used only as an emergency escape measure after being bitten by a wolf.
The reason why Hongchang decisively chose to aim directly at the Wolf King with his sleeve arrow was, on the one hand, because he saw that the Wolf King was distracted briefly by the appearance of the Saker Falcon, and on the other hand, he knew that in such a fierce and dangerous battle, he had to fight quickly and decisively, not giving the enemy any chance to breathe and counterattack.
The material used by Hong Chang for his sleeve arrows was meticulously crafted by him personally! While it's not yet comparable to modern steel, it's a unique alloy. Compared to ordinary arrows, these sleeve arrows are incredibly sharp, their edge clearly visible, and their power cannot be underestimated.
With a whoosh, the hidden arrow shot out like lightning, instantly piercing the ferocious wolf's head, killing it with a single blow! The wolf king's sudden death threw the entire pack into chaos. However, these wolves, after all, were wild and untamable, and they quickly regained their composure, all rushing towards Hongchang.
At that moment, the Saker Falcon, which had been circling high in the sky, let out another sharp and resounding cry: "Li—" The cry was like a thunderclap that split the sky, causing the already aggressive wolves to pause. Hongchang, however, remained unfazed. He skillfully continued to fire his hidden arrows, and in the blink of an eye, two more wolves were killed.
Seizing this fleeting opportunity, Hongchang unhesitatingly spurred his steed, galloping towards the opening ahead. By this point, his hidden arrows had been exhausted, leaving only a dagger in his hand. If he hoped to escape this desperate situation, his only hope was the swift horse beneath him.
Hongchang then crouched on the horse's back, whipping it furiously with his whip, urging it to a gallop. The steed's hooves flew, and it sped forward like lightning. Behind it, the ferocious wolves were hot on its heels, the distance between them shrinking at an alarming rate.
On the one hand, the horse had already run a long distance and was already exhausted; on the other hand, the two had been very close to each other at the beginning. Under such circumstances, who would win this life-and-death chase? It was truly unpredictable...
Just as Hongchang was despairing that he could not escape this terrible fate, he suddenly heard the sound of hurried horse hooves and noisy shouts not far ahead. He looked closely and saw a small group of people and horses galloping towards him like a gust of wind.
Before Hongchang could react, he heard a sharp "whoosh" sound as a sharp arrow pierced the air, streaking past him like lightning and hurtling straight behind him. With a dull "woosh," Hongchang quickly glanced back and was surprised to see that the arrow had struck one of the sturdy, ferocious wolves with uncanny precision. At that very moment, the wolf had apparently leaped high, its maw gaping, ready to pounce on Hongchang's horse.
Seeing someone coming to rescue him, Hongchang's heart, which had been in his throat, suddenly dropped like a huge stone. Regardless of other things, at least his life was saved for the time being! As expected, after the first arrow was shot, a continuous stream of arrows followed closely behind Hongchang like a rain of dense arrows. At the same time, some sturdy and brave Mongolian men fearlessly brandished their sharp long swords and bravely charged directly at the wolves rushing behind them.
This fierce battle didn't last long, for the disparity in strength between the two sides was too stark. The humans not only possessed superior weaponry but were also outnumbered. Therefore, after a brief but brutal fight, the wolves, having suffered heavy casualties and lost more than half their brood, finally realized the situation was dire and began to flee, disappearing in disarray into the vast wilderness beyond.
As the wolves gradually retreated, Hongchang couldn't help but feel an urge: Should he seize this opportunity to pursue these despicable creatures? However, reason told him not to act rashly. After all, after such a thrilling encounter, both man and horse were exhausted. If he rashly pursued them, the risk of encountering another danger would be more than worth the effort...
Just as Hongchang was struggling to decide whether to continue the pursuit, a clear and resounding voice suddenly rang out from behind him. He turned and saw a woman in gorgeous Mongolian attire, standing on horseback. She was slender and beautiful, with a heroic air between her brows. She whispered, "Stop chasing! Let's gather our forces and return to camp! Young man from the capital, would you be willing to join us?"
Hongchang finally had time to calm down and carefully examine the benefactor who had just saved his life. Putting aside other aspects, the unique and heroic aura emanating from this woman was truly rare and captivating. Her features weren't particularly stunning, but the more one looked at her, the more dignified, graceful, and pleasant she seemed, drawing a natural sense of closeness.
Hongchang hurriedly clasped his fists and bowed, expressing his sincere gratitude: "I am deeply grateful for your help just now, Princess. I will never forget it." As soon as he finished speaking, the princess opposite him was shocked. Then she quickly led everyone to dismount and respectfully bowed to Hongchang, saying: "It is Prince Rong who has come. I and everyone else are here to greet Prince Rong. May you be well." It turned out that as early as when Hongye was canonized as the crown prince, his brother Hongchang was also promoted from the position of Beizi to Beile and was given the title of "Rong". Therefore, when he introduced himself, everyone present knew who this elegant young man was.
Hongchang had no intention of concealing his true identity. After all, judging by his attire, words, and behavior, he clearly came from a Mongolian noble family. So, it seemed more appropriate to be frank.
At this time, don't believe those so-called notebooks that conceal your identity and what about equal interaction. When encountering such a situation, the correct answer is to reveal your identity directly.