Bab 148: White Dragon

As for why he wanted to run away, he has a good enough reason

Qiao Meng's desire to flee the city is driven by the sheer scale of the attacking force. The sudden and overwhelming onslaught by the nomadic tribes from the Great Steppe had caught them entirely off guard.

In the midst of frantic discussions among the military officials about strategies to repel the barbarian invaders, Qiao Meng's thoughts raced. 

He mumbled quietly to himself, "It is unexpected indeed." 

However, in the midst of the chaos, his muttered words went unnoticed, drowned out by the urgent conversations taking place among his colleagues.

Beneath the city walls, the ordinary citizens of Nurshira is gripped by panic. 

Many sought refuges in hidden corners of the city, while some merchants, aware of the impending danger, had already abandoned their businesses and fled the city in desperation.