Chapter 595: The Peasant Girl’s Splendid Manor
Chapter 595: Disfigurement (1)
Xiao Ruiyuan, wary of Prince Heng, was still not one to lose sight of the bigger picture. In such a dire situation, he had no time to dwell on Prince Heng's previous attempts to set him up. His deep gaze swept over the restless beasts, and he said coldly, “Form three layers of defense with the skilled fighters. Place those unable to defend themselves in the center and buy time until reinforcements arrive.”
Prince Heng frowned, reluctant to protect those he saw as burdens. To him, these people were useless and could even serve as stepping stones in his attempt to break through the beast pack. However, seeing Xiao Ruiyuan's cold yet resolute expression, he did not voice any objections, “At this point, we can only proceed as you suggest, General Xiao.”
Xiao Ruiyuan gave Prince Heng a meaningful glance before quickly gathering fifty guards and organizing the next steps.
The unskilled individuals, who had feared being sacrificed or used to draw the beasts' attention, were surprised to find themselves part of the plan. Learning that the strategy came from Xiao Ruiyuan and Prince Heng, they felt immense relief and gratitude towards Xiao Ruiyuan, directing appreciative glances his way.
Xiao Ruiyuan maintained his cold demeanor, gripping his longbow and with his sword at his side, he took position with thirty of the most skilled guards at the outermost layer, directly facing the nearly one hundred beasts poised to attack.
The second layer was made up of the remaining twenty guards, while the third layer consisted of Prince Heng, Prince Qi, and other princes and nobles. At the very center were the protected individuals, including the Thirteenth Prince.
The sounds of roaring beasts filled the air:
“Roar—”
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“Awwoo—”
“Hiss—”
Sensing the intense killing intent emanating from Xiao Ruiyuan and his men, the beasts grew more agitated, their roars echoing far and wide…
At that moment, a sharp flute sound pierced the air from all directions. The source seemed distant yet close, creating an eerie resonance that penetrated everyone’s ears, and felt like it reached the deepest parts of their brains, causing great discomfort.
Several of the weaker-willed princes and nobles had their eyes gradually turning a blood-red hue, their emotions becoming increasingly agitated, driven by an urge to destroy everything.
Humans were affected, and so were the beasts, driven by instincts and previous stimulation. As soon as the flute sound rang out, over a hundred beasts seemed to receive a signal and let out deafening roars. They charged towards the crowd, revealing their white, sharp teeth.
Xiao Ruiyuan notched an arrow, and as soon as one of the wolves lunged at him, he decisively released the arrow. It flew like a shooting star, aiming for the head of the lead wolf.
The wolf, quick to react, managed to dodge the fatal arrow with a side jump. Nonetheless, the sharp arrowhead grazed its forehead, tearing away a tuft of fur and drawing bright red blood.
The sharp pain further enraged the wolf. It bent its hind legs slightly and, in the next instant, leaped towards Xiao Ruiyuan with lightning speed, its claws extended.
The claws, though not as formidable as a tiger's, could easily shred clothing and human flesh.
With a bow and arrow unsuitable for close combat, Xiao Ruiyuan had no time to use them. He threw the bow to the ground and drew his sword with his right hand. He faced the wolf head-on and delivered a fierce slash.
The speed of Xiao Ruiyuan’s sword was so swift that the wolf, sensing danger, had no time to avoid it. In the next moment, the entire wolf was cleaved in two, its hot blood spraying across the ground.
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