Chapter 13 Fear of the Stick from Both Ends When Beating the Wolf_1
Buoyed by their Lord’s might, the farmers were spirited and triumphant.
This display utterly crushed the werewolves’ morale.
One by one, they drooped their ears, tucked their tails, and looked like dogs that had lost their homes.
Yan Xing gestured for the farmers to stop chanting, then called Eddie over. "Take a few strong farmers back to Gao Sipa. Dismantle our camp there and move it here."
He then said to Lao Hansi, "Establish watchposts on the surrounding high ground. We’ve captured these werewolves, and their tribe might come looking for them. The sooner we spot them, the sooner we can prepare for battle."
Eddie and Lao Hansi each led a group of farmers away.
Yan Xing turned back to the Great Werewolf. "Although you provoked this by capturing my people, there have been no casualties on either side, so I don’t wish to create unnecessary enmity between us. I bear no ill will towards you or the tribe you belong to. Tell me where your tribe is located and who your chieftain is. I will immediately send a messenger to your tribe so they can come and retrieve you."
The Great Werewolf now believed Yan Xing to be a powerful Knight and Mage, and his attitude towards him changed significantly. However, when Yan Xing inquired about his tribe, the Great Werewolf remained wary.
"Respected Knight, I apologize for our offense," the Great Werewolf said. "As you said, it is most fortunate that there were no casualties between us. If we can reconcile, there’s no need to deepen the animosity between us. I implore you to be magnanimous and let us go. We will certainly convey your goodwill to our chieftain, and you will gain a friend in Thunderous Swamp."
Because farmers possessed the ’Taxation’ talent, the werewolves hadn’t harmed those they captured after attacking the huts.
When Yan Xing had attacked the werewolves, he hadn’t initiated a direct battle.