Chapter 33: The Might of Carnivores

Suddenly, the valley was filled with a huge rumbling sound, and a large group of vultures flew down from the sky, darkening the air, their screeches terrifying!

Soldiers all around cried out in panic: “Ah! Wolves, tigers, and leopards… ah!”

In an instant, the vultures swooped down, biting anything they saw!

A pack of over five hundred wolves charged into the ranks of soldiers, biting and causing horrific screams. Tigers and leopards were even more ferocious, each one killing with a single bite. The army immediately fell into chaos, with soldiers desperately retreating.

Dong Haibo, Xu Shichang, and Liu Hai had never witnessed such a scene. Terrified, they could not focus on anyone else and fought to retreat, but there were too many people behind them, blocking their way out. Furthermore, the path they had cleared earlier was now obstructed by branches, leaving only a small exit. Nearly ten thousand people were crowded together, unable to move, and Dong Haibo had no choice but to draw his sword and shout, “Kill these beasts!”

These terrified soldiers had no option but to fight, but packed in so tightly, they couldn’t launch a counterattack. Those who could run fled desperately, while those who couldn’t were trampled and unable to retaliate or take advantage of their numbers.

Meanwhile, the carnivores showcased their power, soaring above and charging from below, leaving no survivors.

They fought from noon until dark, and the soldiers who escaped were utterly terrified. Xu Shichang, unable to outrun others, was bitten to death by a tiger. Dong Haibo was fortunate enough to escape, while Liu Hai had his arm bitten off by a wolf.

Animal carcasses and soldiers’ bodies littered the ground. The remaining animals, having eaten the flesh soaked in spiritual spring water, retreated. Only a small number of those who consumed the spring water became strong and healthy. However, Tian Mi was not worried about them because these animals had a special affinity for her, and would not harm her. She could lead them back to the deep mountains, ensuring they would no longer harm the humans here.

The extraordinary battle left the people on the walls of Taoyuan Valley dumbfounded. This sudden shift in the roles of war was astonishing; they had gone from main characters to mere spectators in an instant.

The crowd cheered, truly a blessing from heaven!!!

Zuo Zhengfeng had fought many battles, but today he thought he was doomed. He believed they could not possibly win, yet it was a miracle! Heaven truly seemed to be protecting this valley.

The valley’s inhabitants joyfully lit torches to collect the animal bodies, and Tian Mi emerged from the space, dragging the bodies of a tiger and several wolves back into the valley.

The winter had become milder; they were warm thanks to the wolf pelts and would not go hungry with so much food delivered to their doorstep.

From that day on, Bai Dongyuan’s people no longer disturbed them. They could finally focus on reclaiming the land. Everyone’s face showed a sense of joy and relief, cherishing their newfound peace!

As winter turned to spring, it was time for planting. Tian Mi grafted all the peach trees with honey peach branches. She could not wrap them in plastic film, so she mixed a bit of spring water with mud to smear on them. As a result, every bud grew incredibly healthily, and Tian Mi felt a great sense of accomplishment, eagerly awaiting delicious fruits.

Although the land was ready, everyone had no seeds. After a trip outside, Tian Mi brought back many potatoes, a food none had seen before. She claimed an outsider had sold them to her, assuring everyone they could be eaten.

Tian Mi cooked one for everyone to taste, and the old village chief felt a pang of grief.

“These are seeds! How can we bear to eat them? If Tian Mi says they can be eaten, we believe they must be edible!”

Tian Mi smiled and replied, “Just taste it; then you’ll know.”

Indeed, upon tasting, it was soft and delicious, filling their bellies.

However, no one knew how to plant them. Tian Mi taught everyone how to sprout the seeds, then they needed to cover them with wood ashes before planting. It was a significant project; over a thousand acres would all be planted with potatoes, taking some time. Looking at the many seedlings, each one symbolized hope, and everyone’s heart was filled with anticipation, making them more eager to speed up the planting.

Tian Mi diligently taught everyone, but suddenly she felt a pain in her stomach. Jiang Hui quickly held her up, sensing she was about to give birth.

Tian Dabiao was terrified and hurriedly picked her up to take her to the house. The grandmother and the aunt both had experience in assisting births, and Xu Feiyan immediately ran out to call for help.

“Sister Tian Mi, don’t be afraid! I’m going to get some help, don’t worry!”

Tian Mi was not actually scared; she seemed to be the opposite.

Tian Dabiao laid Tian Mi down on the bed, and Jiang Hui went to boil water. Everyone was a bit at a loss about what to do.

Before long, everyone in the valley knew that Tian Mi was about to give birth. Many people gathered outside the house, including Zuo Zhengfeng and Huang Yuying, who stood outside worried.

When the grandmother and the aunt arrived, they urged everyone to leave. “Why are you all standing here? This is women’s business!”

The grandmother came to the bedside and looked at Tian Mi, who was enduring the pain, saying, “Don’t be afraid. If it hurts, just shout. Giving birth doesn’t happen that quickly. First, have a bowl of noodles; this is hard work.”

While speaking, she gently touched Tian Mi’s belly and, confirming that the fetal position was correct, let out a sigh of relief.

“As long as the fetal position is right, everything will be fine.”

Tian Mi had never given birth before and was feeling quite nervous. Seeing her grandmother so calm inexplicably reassured her.

She smiled and said, “Okay!”

However, at that moment, her stomach stopped hurting. Sister Jiang Hui brought her a bowl of noodles topped with two eggs for her to eat.

Tian Dabiao, outside the door, asked, “Daughter, does it still hurt? Don’t be afraid! Dad is here watching over you!”

Tian Mi smiled, “Dad, I’m fine!”

Tian Mi ate the noodles as if nothing was wrong, but soon her stomach began to hurt again. Jiang Hui quickly took the bowl from her, and the grandmother supported her, asking if she wanted to get up and walk around to speed things up and lessen the pain.

The aunt brought a wooden basin of hot water and said, “It’s still early. Walking probably won’t help much; giving birth is going to hurt some.”

Tian Mi was mentally prepared; after all, she had never experienced it, but she had seen pigs run. She recalled her former colleagues saying that one of them had been in labor for a whole day and night.

But Tian Mi was truly in pain, rolling in bed with intense discomfort, which frightened the two experienced women. The grandmother opened the blanket to check and said, “It seems she’s about to give birth; she’s already eight fingers dilated.”

The aunt finally came to her senses, realizing it was happening too quickly, and hurriedly taught her how to breathe and push.

“Don’t be afraid; giving birth quickly is a good thing. You’ll suffer less.”

Meanwhile, in Shengrong City, the winter preparations had been completed. Feng Muchen was busy working with his subordinates on their plans to take down the Prince of Qi.

But that day, he felt restless, as if something was amiss. Could it be that the date he’d chosen for the Prince of Qi’s downfall was inauspicious?

Even if he was going to beat someone up, he had to pick the right day!

Jin Mingwen said, “General, I heard it rained over at the Yu King’s place. We need to take down the Qi King first; if we give him a chance to catch his breath, it will be troublesome if they collude together.”

Bai Mucheng was not afraid; if the Yu King dared to lead his troops out, it would save him the trouble.

However, he also needed to wrap things up. Today, he felt uneasy, fearing something might happen. He instructed the generals to strengthen their defenses while he contemplated the situation.

That evening, they caught someone who had poisoned their water source, sent by the Qi King.

Jin Mingwen was terrified; the Fourth Prince’s intuition was truly astonishing.

Amid Tian Mi’s agonizing labor, she finally heard the loud cries of a newborn child.

The grandmother, drenched in sweat, held a baby and smiled, saying, “It’s here! It’s here! A little boy has been born!”

Tian Dabiao was overjoyed and exclaimed, “Heaven bless! Mi’er’s mother bless! Mi’er has given birth to a son. I’m going to be a grandfather!”

But the aunt cried out, “Oh my! Don’t relax yet; there’s still one more! Mi’er, push again!”

Jiang Hui kept wiping her sweat and giving her water.

“The second one will be easier; don’t be afraid!”

As Tian Mi felt the urge to push again, the second child came out, followed by a series of urgent cries!

Amid the duet of cries, the aunt’s joyful voice rang out, “Mi’er, you’ve given birth to a pair of twins!”