Chapter 1854: Chapter 1834: Lin Yan Story Part 18_1 Chapter 1854: Chapter 1834: Lin Yan Story Part 18_1 A cotton hat and scarf covered the delicate little face, leaving only a pair of black, lively eyes exposed, which flickered about endearingly.

Ye Zilin affectionately picked up his younger sister and lifted her over his head with both arms, spinning her around twice in the spot.

“Hehe.”

Ye Ziyan didn’t feel dizzy in the slightest, giggling delightedly.

The close interaction between the siblings completely dispelled the armed escorts’ doubts.

Upon hearing the little girl’s soft, sweet voice, even these men, who spent years fighting, couldn’t help but feel cheerful, smiling comfortably.

*
The grassland nights were colder, and the armed escorts set up tents right beside the convoy.

Just as Head Escort was feeling better, he began to hint to Ye Zilin that if the three siblings wanted to spend the night in the tent, they would have to pay extra for lodging.

Ye Zilin found his greediness annoying, but for the sake of his younger brother and sister, he suppressed his urge to beat him up and threw him a silver coin.

Head Escort, having gotten his benefits, ordered some escorts to squeeze together and make room at the edge of one tent, just enough space for one adult to sleep, for the three siblings.

Ye Zilin mentally abused Head Escort countless times before taking out the bedding from his backpack, laying it on the ground, and letting his siblings lie down to sleep. He then guarded them, sitting in meditation.

Ye Ziyan poked her little head out of the quilt, her thick, long eyelashes fluttering. She gazed at her brother in silence, her heart warmed.

Jun Lin, her big brother, was incredibly caring and tender.

Throughout their journey, he took meticulous care of her and never let her suffer the slightest hardship.

While climbing mountains and crossing bridges and rivers, he held her tight, protecting her with his body from the wind and rain.

“Ziyan, go to sleep quickly. We have to get up early and continue our journey tomorrow,” Ye Zilin said, sensing her gaze. He bent down and gently rubbed her little head.

“Mhm,” Ye Ziyan nodded obediently and closed her eyes.

Ye Zilin tucked her under the quilt and carefully adjusted the corners. Then, he closed his eyes and continued meditating.

*
“Awooo.”

The sharp sound of wolves howling in the night startled the horses, which began neighing in response.”

“Wolves!”

The armed escorts were frightened, their hearts shivering. They opened their eyes and hastily jumped up.

The wolf pack drew closer and closer, their dense, green wolf eyes appearing especially terrifying in the night.

The horses shivered in fear, struggling desperately as if they wanted to bite through their ropes and flee.

The whole caravan relied on horses to pull the carts, so the horses couldn’t suffer any damage.

“Grab your weapons, let’s fight!”

The armed escorts steeled themselves, drew their weapons and charged out of the tents like a swarm.

Under the cover of night, the battle between man and wolf was imminent. The armed escorts guarded both sides of the convoy, prepared for the assault.

The Wolf Pack howled, challenging the humans while waiting for the Alpha Wolf’s command.

Upon hearing the howls, Ye Zilin and Ye Zimo both pulled out short swords from their boots, protecting their sister while keeping a vigilant eye on the movements outside the tent.

“There are only sixteen of them, and they stand little chance against hundreds of wolves.”

Spreading his senses, Ye Zimo saw the number of wolves and his heart sank under the unspeakable weight.

“Zimo.”

Without any hesitation, Ye Zilin leaped to his feet: “You stay here in the tent and guard our sister. I’ll go out and help.”

“No, it’s too dangerous for you to go out alone.”

Without thinking, Ye Zimo tried to stop him: “Let’s go together. At least with me, you’ll have a better chance of surviving.”