Once the firecrackers are exhausted, their energy is nearly depleted, and they have to return due to the need for supplies for the flying boat and themselves.
Zang He and Hou Sen had hastened their journey to Wind Witch City by flying boat, unable to carry major destructive weapons. Hence, this pursuit only slowed down the marching speed of Chen Shijie and Liao Rulong's forces, with hardly any casualties on either side.
Until the afternoon of the twenty-sixth, Zhao Xing in West Field City received news that both forces had temporarily repelled the pursuing troops, with Zang He and Hou Sen retreating back to Wind Witch City for resupply, repair of the flying boat, healing of the injured, and waiting for subsequent main forces.
After shaking off the pursuers, both forces arrived at the designated camp location by evening.
