Chapter Four, North Fumen (Part One)

After Chen Chunzai unleashed the rain of fire, he did not take any further action. His responsibilities were considerable; he had to ensure the safety of the entire team and could not act recklessly. He was continuously waiting for the opportunity to strike.

He has always harbored doubts: in such a large city, with such a vast population and an exceptionally large consumption of food, how is the food supply managed? If it relies on hunting, that would be quite exaggerated. Even if three people consume one pig in a day, with the city having at least several million residents, does that mean they would need to consume over a million pigs each day?

Everyone is aware of the seriousness of the situation. The nights in the mountains are not only cold, but also pose the danger of large wild beasts. If they encounter a formidable one, it would not be surprising for the entire army to be wiped out, which is why they are all very anxious.

Huo Bao seemed to know what Guo Twelve was thinking, and he said: "That is a talisman blade. This talisman warrior is quite skilled; he controls it very well. A talisman blade does not last long, but with his method of activation, he can use it several times. I estimate this is a relatively advanced talisman artifact."

Guo Shier chuckled, tucked his head in, and hid again in Aunt Lan's embrace. After all, he was still a child and had fewer reservations. To be honest, he felt very warm in Aunt Lan's arms; it was too cold outside, and the wind felt like knives, cutting painfully against his face.

The talisman warrior was injured eight times, severely wounded twice, and one was killed. Chen Chunzai, with a grim expression, encountered a pack of wolves just before reaching home. What infuriated him even more was that one talisman warrior had died. He said: "Immediately begin treatment, prioritize saving lives, and hurry to the last supply station. It will soon be dark, quickly! Prepare the sleds."

The night in the mountainous area falls quickly, and the large group hastens towards the supply station. Chen Chunzai shouted, "Stay alert! Pay attention to your surroundings. The archers are responsible for driving away any beasts that attempt to approach!"

Certainly, this is not something he should be concerned about; it is merely a question in his mind.

The Northern Fumen is the dominant power in the north, with countless families dependent on it. In the north, the Northern Fumen can represent everything

A single arrow can take down a Blood Ice Wolf, which is comparable to a sniper rifle from the previous life

The wolf pack ran incredibly fast; if that barrage of fire were to attack, it could only strike in one direction. However, not a single wolf from the swiftly running pack was left behind; they all dashed through the rain of fire, and that wave of freezing air was instantly extinguished. A few wolves that ran slightly slower had much of their fur burned off.

Ugh ... ... Ugh ... ...

Guo Shier smiled faintly and said, "I guessed it!"

The sound of thundering hooves grew louder. Guo Shier closed his eyes to listen carefully, and after a moment, he said: "There are one hundred and twenty riders, and the difference will not exceed two horses."

Guo Shier noticed that Huo Bao's expression was somewhat tense and said, "Baozi, relax a little; with so many of us here, nothing will happen."

Those who can call Chen Chunzai "Old Chen" must possess considerable strength. Upon hearing that person's voice, Chen Chunzai immediately breathed a sigh of relief and said loudly: "Old Dao! Then I will leave it to you..."

A howl rang out, and the wolf pack ceased their pursuit, launching an immediate attack

Although the supply station is not large, it is relatively safe, as it is surrounded by walls that can block most wild beasts. Additionally, the supply station has underground concealed chambers, which serve as a refuge in case of an encounter with insurmountable beasts.

Hong Changfeng made a complete turn, activating all the runes on the bodies of the rune warriors, and then quickly retreated. The rune warriors are not suited for combat

Frost energy is the greatest strength of the Blood Ice Wolves. Once the frost energy is dispelled, their power becomes insignificant.

The wolf pack quickly gathered and launched an attack from one direction. Guo Twelve exclaimed, "The wolf pack actually knows how to concentrate their forces?"

www.hetushu.com Guo Shierqi said: "Can't they activate it themselves?"

What a beautiful thought! A rain of fire descends!

The battle escalated to a fever pitch the moment the two sides made contact, with the howls of wolves and the shouts of men merging into a cacophony. Suddenly, Hong Changfeng shouted, "Fire!"

The sled team did not pause at all, continuing to move forward.

Guo Shier exerted himself to rise on tiptoe and gazed into the distance. He saw a red line rising in Chen Chunzai's hand, and at his call, the red line swiftly flew out, transforming from one to two, from two to four, from four to sixteen... The red line multiplied increasingly, and with the sudden eruption of the four characters "Fire Rain Descends," countless sparks surged down like a waterfall.

All of this happened in an instant. Guo Shier clearly saw that a crescent-shaped blade of light suddenly appeared at the end of the stick, flashing and disappearing in less than two seconds. In such a brief span of two seconds, it severed a wolf in half.

Upon entering the supply station, the first task was to allocate accommodations. Just after settling in, steaming roasted meat was served, along with large bowls of meat soup. Everyone was exhausted, especially the group of children, whose little faces were pale from fatigue. They devoured their dinner ravenously and immediately burrowed into their blankets, falling into a deep sleep.

Huo Bao laughed and said, "How could it be so accurate? You can't see it... I heard that in your hometown, there are very few horses."

After entering the city, twenty-six children with the potential to become warriors were quickly taken away. Guo Shier and thirteen other children were led by Chen Chunzhai, and they boarded horse-drawn carriages, heading towards the back of the mountain city. They walked for a full half day before finally passing through the mountain city. The back mountain is a restricted area of the mountain city, accessible only to those from the North Talismans Gate.

Huo Bao suddenly found Guo Twelve to be very mysterious, and Guo Twelve did not respond, leaving him with no way to proceed

Hong Changfeng quickly walked past the talisman warriors, giving each of them a slap on the back as he passed. The talisman warriors immediately became invigorated, as if they had been given a stimulant, with the charms on their skin emitting a faint glow. Guo Twelve observed this secret carefully and asked, "Leopard, what is Grandpa Hong doing?"

On the morning of the second day, after everyone had breakfast, they continued their journey towards the North Fumen. This day was very calm, as they were accompanied by a cavalry escort, and no incidents occurred.

Huo Bao exclaimed in shock: "One hundred and twenty riders!" He said in disbelief: "It really is one hundred and twenty riders! Twelve, how did you guess? This is impossible!"

Aunt Lan was also very anxious, tightly holding onto Guo Shier. Huo Bao said, "Shier, you don't know, the mountainous areas at night are extremely dangerous, especially for a fast-moving group like ours, which can easily be attacked by large wild beasts. I hope we can reach the supply station soon."

Guo nodded at twelve o'clock and continued to observe

Ugh... Ugh...

As Guo Shier passed through the mountain city, he discovered that although this city was immensely vast, the people living within it did not lead luxurious lives. So far, the world had given him a sense of simplicity and unparalleled strength, and what fascinated him the most was the secret of talismans. He resolved to study talismans diligently, so that in his next reincarnation, he would possess an additional secret technique for preserving his life

Guo Shier, upon witnessing this tragic scene, felt no discomfort whatsoever. In his previous life, he had experienced battles a hundred times more brutal than this. He said, "The wolf pack is about to retreat"

Huo Bao smiled and said, "That's fine, but it is not as fast as the activation by a talisman master, nor is the effect as good as that activated by a talisman master"

A warrior wielding a staff shouted loudly, swinging a stick as thick as a duck egg, measuring only one meter in length. Strangely, he held the stick with both hands and swept it horizontally. A blood ice wolf suddenly leaped up, viciously pouncing towards him. Guo Twelve widened his eyes, observing closely. He saw the upper end of the stick flicker for a moment, and the charging blood ice wolf was instantly severed in two.

In the distance, a dog is barking ... ... the sound of hooves!

Guo Shier encountered a massive mountain city, which is the headquarters of Beifumen, covering an area of approximately one thousand square miles. It not only gathers countless experts but also hosts numerous ordinary people making a living here, with many major merchants establishing their business headquarters in this location. This is the largest city in the north, a sacred place for studying talismans, and also a distribution center for talisman-making materials.

Several warriors in the back, holding longbows, began to shoot arrows. Guo Twelve took a glance and immediately realized that these bows and arrows were different from his previous understanding. The warriors shot arrows not by arching them, but in a straight line; the trajectory of the arrows was direct, and the arrows not only traveled at high speed but also exploded upon hitting the target

The cavalry in the mountainous region is a formidable mobile force. The horses here are strong and robust, capable of both long-distance travel and impressive short sprints. In his previous life, Guo Shier had his own cavalry squad. He was also a horse lover, and on several occasions when he escaped from the battlefield, it was thanks to his large black horse.

Huo Baoqi asked, "How do you know?"

He knows that no grain is produced here; all the grain is transported from outside. The people in this world do not primarily consume grain, but rather meat. So where does the meat they eat come from?

Old Chen, let the sled move faster. I will have people protect it, there’s no problem! There are twenty riders clearing the way ahead, and I will have one hundred riders following behind. Rest assured, we will not fall behind!

The rescue team has arrived

The wolf pack let out a series of howls, but they did not rush over immediately; instead, they ran in a circle around the sled. Over four hundred wolves, running at such speed, were quite terrifying. Their movements were almost silent on the snow, giving the impression of being like ghosts, and they moved with incredible swiftness

Several talisman warriors charged into the wolf pack. About twenty talisman warriors were still unable to completely block the attacks of the wolves, and many blood ice wolves took the opportunity to rush outside the circle formed by the sleds. A dozen dog handlers immediately commanded the sled dogs to advance and attack. There were over eight hundred sled dogs, a dark mass, and they were also formidable animals. The few blood ice wolves that jumped into the sled circle were instantly torn to pieces.

About an hour later, twinkling lights appeared in the distance. Huo Bao exclaimed excitedly, "I see the lights! We have arrived!" After all, he was just a twelve-year-old child, and after a day filled with hardships and dangers, he couldn't help but feel happy upon seeing that they were nearing their destination. This day had indeed been quite difficult.

The number of wolves is truly overwhelming, with over 400 wolves and only about 20 talisman warriors to resist them. Although the few talisman warriors at the back provide support with bows and arrows, they are barely holding their ground, and it is already showing signs of decline

Huo Bao is a person with the potential to be a rune warrior, and he is also aware of some secrets of the rune warriors. He said: "Grandpa Hong is a rune master; he activates the runes on the bodies of the rune warriors"

The fur of the Blood Ice Wolf is not red, but rather a combination of pale blue and white. Gradually, an extremely cold aura begins to spread; this is the unique freezing air of the Blood Ice Wolf. Although this freezing air cannot kill, it can slow down a person's movements and reactions. Once the freezing air is sufficiently strong, it is the moment when the Blood Ice Wolf officially launches its attack

The wolf king let out a sharp howl, causing the pack to suddenly cease their attack and begin to retreat slowly. In just three minutes, over seventy Blood Ice Wolves were killed, and more than a dozen others were drenched in blood. The warriors also suffered numerous serious injuries, with one having its throat bitten open, lying in the midst of the wolves in a bloody mess.

Guo Shier said: "Because if they continue to fight, they won't gain any advantage. Even if they kill us all, they won't survive for long... This kind of losing business, the Wolf King should be unwilling to engage in. Hehe, if all his subordinates are dead, the Wolf King won't live much longer either"

Indeed, the Wolf King howled a few more times, and the wolf pack quickly ran into the deep mountains