Thump, thump, thump...
Xia Hua gripped the stone knife tightly. Cradled in Nameless's arms, she felt as though her heart had been filled with honey, so sweet that she felt a little dizzy.
But the next second, Nameless helped her to her feet and said, "Water, and meat. Help me carry them. We'll keep retreating."
That sudden burst of power had let him kill four Howlbeasts instantly, but it had also consumed a great deal of his energy. His Bioforce Field had not been depleted much; the main issue was the severe drain on his stamina.
Xia Hua nodded and hurriedly took out water for Nameless to drink, then fed him some meat.
After eating, Nameless's body quickly digested the food. He and Xia Hua rested as they retreated, while also observing the situation.
The Howlbeasts' first wave of attacks was the fiercest. As long as they blocked that first wave, the attacks that followed would inevitably be weaker.
The savages actually had ways to deal with the Howlbeasts as well. After blocking the first wave, they gradually retreated toward areas with more bonfires, fighting the Howlbeasts with their backs against the flames.
With bonfires behind them, the Howlbeasts did not dare attack head-on. If the savages dodged, the beasts would crash straight into the fire.
Most wild beasts were naturally afraid of fire, so they instinctively chose to attack from the left and right. However, there were also people on both sides of the savages. If the Howlbeasts attacked, those on either side could take the opportunity to strike.
There were only two possible outcomes. One was that the Howlbeasts fought the savages to the bitter end. Although the Howlbeasts had gained a slight advantage at first, the savages would undoubtedly have the upper hand in a battle of