Saving System: Calm Down, My Fleeing Host!-Chapter 187: Proper Distance Between Men and Women

Chapter 187: Chapter 187: Proper Distance Between Men and Women

In this courtyard, there were also a few Guards carrying buckets to help, but the Hidden Guard in the secluded spot did not move.

What should we do about this!

At this moment, the system discovered a dog hole in the courtyard wall 50 meters ahead.

Cheng Xiaoxiao immediately had an idea. She would lure the Hidden Guard away. She might not be able to defeat him on her own, but she could lead him towards Leng Qi!

That way, even if they couldn’t win, they could hold him off together.

At this moment, the heavy task of rescue fell on Cheng Jia and Cheng Ran.

Clearing away the weeds, the small dog hole was just right for a child’s body to squeeze through. It was simply tailor-made for the two of them.

Both of them also indicated that they could complete the task.

The situation was urgent, leaving no room for Cheng Xiaoxiao to make further arrangements. She gave Cheng Jia some anesthetics to hold onto just in case, and also gave them each a dagger, enough to deal with ordinary servants.

The two of them waited by the dog hole until Cheng Xiaoxiao led the Hidden Guard away, then quickly crawled through.

The one-eyed young master, having just arranged for the guards to help out, was preparing to return to his room, cursing Zhuge Fang under his breath for interfering with his business.

As he arrived at the door, thinking about what was about to happen, he wore a wickedly satisfied grin, ready to open the door.

A blow to the head knocked him out cold on the ground. "What a lowlife, a toad wanting to eat swan meat."

"Phew!" The two angrily kicked him a few times before quickly entering the room.

Cheng Xiaoxiao was having a tough time over there; the Hidden Guard’s martial arts were far superior to hers.

She could only run frantically while dodging hidden weapons. After finally gaining some distance, she was caught up again.

"Hang in there, you’re almost around the corner to see Leng Qi."

Cheng Xiaoxiao gritted her teeth and persisted, being exceedingly careful, but her arm still got grazed by a hidden weapon, luckily only a scratch.

As the danger from behind approached and made her hair stand on end, she quickened her pace. She dodged around the corner just 0.01 seconds before the Sword Qi struck her back, although the Sword Qi did cut off a piece of her skirt.

Cold sweat dripped down her forehead; it was so thrilling, but she didn’t even have time to catch her breath.

The black-clothed man turning the corner was about to strike, and she had no choice but to turn and defend, being too close for comfort, or else the person behind could possibly stab right through her.

Opposite, Leng Qi immediately saw Cheng Xiaoxiao and the black-clothed man chasing after her.

He swiftly moved forward, a strong Sword Qi brewing in his hands, wrapped in a fierce sword wind, powerful and immediate, he blocked the oncoming Sword Qi instantly, and within a breath, he was in front of Cheng Xiaoxiao, fighting with the Hidden Guard.

Suppressing the churning blood within, he forcibly utilized the Forbidden Heart Method. After this, he might no longer be able to protect Miss Cheng.

Fortunately, the news was sent back before they were captured. The Pavilion Master would know that the situation here had changed and would surely send other brothers to come.

Thus, Leng Qi, who already had significantly higher battle power, increased his strength again, quickly resolving the black-clothed Hidden Guard.

Cheng Xiaoxiao still thought Leng Qi was heavily injured and would have a hard time dealing with this person, but she didn’t expect the Hidden Guard to be so easy to defeat.

Could it be that the risks she encountered earlier were all false?

"How are your injuries!"

Cheng Xiaoxiao looked at the blood-stained corner of Leng Qi’s mouth, worried. It seemed he had also used all his strength, worsening his internal injuries.

Leng Qi wiped the blood from the corners of his mouth, "It’s fine, just a small injury."

Cheng Xiaoxiao suspiciously approached, about to check his injuries, but Leng Qi rejected her with concerns about the impropriety between men and women.

Cheng Xiaoxiao was frustrated!

Is this the time to worry about such trivial matters?

Are the injuries more important, or his life, or his face?

Besides, Leng Qi had been with her for so long, he was practically half a family member. What ideas could she have about him? This was simply ridiculous.

Besides, she’s a girl, okay!

She didn’t feel taken advantage of, so why was he being so bashful?

Cheng Xiaoxiao persisted in approaching, while Leng Qi retreated. She stepped forward, and he stepped back, making Cheng Xiaoxiao want to wring the neck of the stubborn guy in front of her.

Having no choice, Cheng Xiaoxiao coldly ordered: "If you won’t let me examine it, fine. Since you’re so capable, then go rescue my father and them now!"

Saying this, she handed the drawn route map to Leng Qi, asking him to rescue her family.

Leng Qi received the order and quickly flashed away, disappearing.

"That fool, given the urgency of the situation, I won’t argue with you now. Once we’re safe out of the city, I’ll settle accounts with you later."

Hmph!

Watching the direction where Leng Qi disappeared, who wouldn’t know he was pushing himself?

While they were collectively fighting the fire, Cheng Xiaoxiao rushed to various places, rescuing all the girls from the village who had been sold in almost the same manner, with the system, every search was accurate.

Also, the batch of prisoners released earlier was causing chaos in the city too, smashing shops, looting money, stealing grain, and employing all sorts of tactics.

Which further scared the populace into panic.

Zhuge Fang had to divert additional troops to capture the fleeing prisoners.

Seeing Mr. Hong’s arrival, Zhuge Fang’s expression slightly improved.

"What do you think about tonight’s events, teacher?"

Mr. Hong stroked his beard and pondered for a while, "I’m afraid that the people coming have big plans."

"Oh~ how so?"

Mr. Hong didn’t directly answer Zhuge Fang but said seriously, "I’m afraid someone started laying out plans two days ago. The death of Liu Yuanhui is quite suspicious."

If someone had infiltrated their county then, it seems unlikely. After all, in the last three days, not even an ant got in, and the prisoners inside were all under their control.

But how do we explain tonight’s events?

"There isn’t a complete lack of flaws," Mr. Hong said mysteriously.

Zhuge Fang was puzzled. They had strictly controlled entry and exit, so where were the flaws? It wasn’t just solid as a rock; even a Dark Strength expert couldn’t enter the city undetected under guard.

Seeing his master with a puzzled look, Mr. Hong reminded, "We still have to open the gate once a day in our city."

With Mr. Hong’s reminder, Zhuge Fang thought again. They do have designated people to take out waste every day; could someone have sneaked in during the waste removal?

The people in charge of waste and the gate guards are familiar with each other; if replacements were made, would it be so easy?

Mr. Hong also thought of this, so he continued, "If they were all replaced, it wouldn’t be easy, but if only one or two were swapped, it’s possible to slip through unnoticed."

Zhuge Fang considered and agreed that it made sense. The idiots below always avoid waste carts; how could they inspect thoroughly? That’s how the infiltrators got their chance?

But could just one or two people cause such turmoil?

Zhuge Fang was still somewhat skeptical.

Suddenly, Mr. Hong thought of something and frowned thoughtfully.