Within Zhang Bin's territory.
Wild beasts, infuriated by raging fury, launched a frantic attack on the territory.
All defensive measures within the territory were destroyed.
Zhang Bin, along with all his citizens and soldiers, made a last stand at the lord's cabin, desperately fending off the beasts' onslaught.
But the long battle left him and his soldiers utterly exhausted.
They barely held on, driven by instinct and desperation alone.
Everyone knew they wouldn't be able to hold out much longer.
Without reinforcements or some other kind of help, they would all become prey for the beasts by the end of the day.
Having been replaced by the militia, Zhang Bin once again opened the Book of Lords, pleading, "Could any brother lend a hand? I swear, if we survive this, I, Zhang Bin, will never forget your good deed."
There was more at stake now than merely exchanging weapons and food.
