After a fierce battle, the ground was strewn with the corpses of wild wolves. The survivors, seeing the tide had turned, all fled with their tails between their legs.
Although Li Ji and his party were victorious, several of them had been injured.
Fortunately, the injuries were only flesh wounds and not life-threatening.
Li Ji said gravely, "The stench of blood here is too strong. It will easily attract other predators. We need to leave at once."
No one objected.
They cleaned up the aftermath, covered their tracks, and methodically withdrew from the area.
The night was dim and the mountain path rugged. Hua Manman stumbled along, her footing unsteady. It was an arduous walk, and she nearly fell several times.
But to avoid falling behind, she kept her head down and pushed onward, not uttering a single complaint.
Suddenly, Li Ji crouched down in front of her.
"Get on. I'll carry you."
Hua Manman started, "You don't have to, I—"
Li Ji cut her off. "Hurry."
