Jing Mo's gaze grew heavy.
At this moment, the sound that emerged undoubtedly agitated the animals in the courtyard.
The animals, while fleeing, did not forget to approach the main hall.
Their speed had increased significantly from before; some charged directly at the doors, while others aimed for the windows.
The number of animals in the courtyard exceeded expectations, with a continuous stream of them running into the entrance.
The animals at the forefront ran fearlessly, using their bodies as shields for those behind them, who charged with all their might towards the main hall.
Su Nian and Jing Mo did not hesitate any longer.
Jing Mo had already returned to the car earlier, retrieving a long rifle and loading it with bullets.
At this moment, Jing Mo opened the window and began firing in rapid succession.
Su Nian stood behind Jing Mo, firing not as quickly but missing no shots.
The participation of the two greatly alleviated the pressure on the main hall.
Yet, despite their efforts, wild boars and wolves managed to break into the main hall.
Su Nian could hear clearly, the screams from inside instantly doubling, continuous and overlapping.
Some even rushed out of the main hall.
However, running out at this time was undoubtedly a death sentence.
The animals in the courtyard were more numerous, pouncing on anyone who emerged.
Seeing this, Su Nian and Jing Mo did not panic, continuing to fire methodically.
They shot the animals before they could reach the people.
But as more people rushed out, the number of those they could save in time dwindled.
Even so, Su Nian did not frown.
Life and death were predestined, and there wasn't much she could do.
These people were frantic to escape, not analyzing the situation, and ultimately, their deaths were of their own making.
The battle lasted for half an hour.
In the end, only a dozen animals fled in disarray, leaving the rest in the courtyard.
It seemed like a victory, but the survivors also suffered significant casualties.
Su Nian and Jing Mo did not immediately leave, waiting until Captain Kong and others emerged from the main hall before they stepped out.
The courtyard was a mess, the originally pristine snow now stained red with blood, strikingly conspicuous in the cold, deep night.
Kong Jianming instructed his men to gather the bodies, then approached Jing Mo and Su Nian, "Jing Mo, thank you for your help."
Without Su Nian and Jing Mo's assistance, the casualties might have been even higher.
Just as Jing Mo was about to speak, someone stumbled over, crying out in a piercing voice.
"Captain Kong! This is unfair!
Why do only these two get guns and not us?
If we had proper weapons during the day, we wouldn't have been injured, and the casualties wouldn't have been so severe."
This voice was all too familiar; it was the girl who had organized everyone to act together in the morning.
Su Nian had seen her fair share of foolish people, but someone as foolish as this was rare.
Kong Jianming's face darkened at the question, "Who told you I issued their guns?"
"If not from you, Captain Kong, then where did their guns come from?"
The girl had barely finished speaking when another person approached.
"Captain Kong, after what just happened, we've suffered many casualties among the survivors. Even those who survived are greatly shocked.
Tingting is just too heartbroken and shocked, so her tone might have been a bit harsh. Please don't take it to heart against a young girl."
This voice was soft, carrying a hint of a white lotus's aura.
From the moment she spoke, Su Nian recognized it as Guan Hui's voice.
Guan Hui, speaking from the other side of Kong Jianming, "Captain Kong, I think what Tingting said makes some sense.
Facing these ferocious animals, we were defenseless.
If we had been armed, perhaps the casualties wouldn't have been so severe. Don't you think, Captain Kong?
Besides, as the leader of the team, you can't be too biased. It's important to be fair, or you might not win everyone's support."
Guan Hui spoke earnestly, seemingly considering everything for Kong Jianming's sake.
Su Nian was astonished; she had thought Guan Hui was just a simple white lotus, but it turned out she was a green tea type.
Unfortunately, with the cold outside, Su Nian had no interest in watching her perform.
Su Nian looked coldly at Guan Hui, "Are you deaf? Captain Kong just said our guns weren't issued by him."
Guan Hui faltered, "If not from Captain Kong, then where did you get your guns? Aren't they controlled weapons?"
Su Nian sneered, "If you put it that way, all these animals on the ground are protected species. Why did you think of using weapons to kill them?"
"I—I was just trying to protect myself."
"It seems you're always right, quite the double standard."
"I... I didn't!" Guan Hui's voice trembled, tears in her voice, "I don't know what I did to upset you. You've disliked me since we first met, but that doesn't mean you can target me like this."
Su Nian twirled the gun in her hand, "You're wrong there. I never target anyone.
I—only kill!"
With that, Su Nian moved swiftly to Guan Hui's side, pressing the gun against her forehead.
"I don't care if you're a white lotus or a green tea bitch, speak properly in front of me from now on.
If you really can't learn to speak properly, then I'll send you to reincarnate and start over. Understand?"
Su Nian's voice was calm as she spoke.
Yet, Guan Hui was so frightened that she trembled, taking a long time to muster a response.
"I... understand."
"That's good." Su Nian slowly withdrew the gun, "As long as you're willing to speak properly, I'm quite reasonable."
Guan Hui, too scared to speak, trembled even more.
Su Nian turned to Jing Mo and Kong Jianming, "I have nothing more to do here, I'll be going back first."
Jing Mo nodded, his voice warm, "Go inside and warm up by the fire. I'll settle the contribution points with Captain Kong for the game we hunted and then come find you."
Hearing Jing Mo's words, Kong Jianming couldn't help but smile wryly.
Even at this time, Jing Mo was still thinking about contribution points.
Yet, he couldn't find fault with that; after all, Jing Mo and Su Nian had indeed contributed.
Killing wild animals warranted contribution points, a rule established before departure, and it couldn't be changed regardless of the circumstances.
Su Nian nodded at Jing Mo, gave a slight bow to Kong Jianming, and then turned to leave.
Watching Su Nian walk away, Jing Mo glanced at Guan Hui, still full of fear, and scoffed before turning away.