"Lu Ping, are you an idiot? You think these ignorant people can tell the difference between a wolf and a dog?" Bai Jinglie pointed at the boy who had spoken and chided with a laugh, then raised a hand to summon his guards.
"I'm taking all of them today. I don't care if the alpha is here or not, not a single one gets away."
"Yes," the guards replied, raising their bows in unison. This brought the opposing wolf pack and the hyenas, who had been quietly retreating, to a halt, forcing a standoff.
The moment their arrows were loosed, another howl echoed from the mountain. Instead of inspiring fear, the sound only made the men stare up the mountain with greater excitement.
"Young Master Bai, the alpha is up ahead," said Li Dayong, pointing to a spot on the mountain. "Looks like it's a cunning one. We'll have to find a way to lure it down. Look, over there! You can still see their eyes flashing green."
