It was near evening as the conversation continued among the few.
The horse carriage was now passing through a dense grove.
Suddenly, dozens of fierce leopards sprang from the woods, each resembling a small calf in size and looking very powerful.
The sight of these leopards caused the faces of Dongfang Yong, Feng Luochen, and Hong Xuan to change abruptly.
Although they were on an official road, they did not anticipate an animal ambush.
The coachmen from the merchant caravan were terrified, their complexions pale as they hastily pulled on the reins, both men and horses trembling violently.
How could there be leopards on the ground of Great Chu, let alone so many wild ones.
Dongfang Yong, the oldest and most experienced mercenary among them, saw the leopards and his expression darkened.
In just a few breaths, the leopards surrounded them, blocking all escape routes. These were no ordinary leopards, but trained beasts, likely tamed by someone.
