Saving System: Calm Down, My Fleeing Host!-Chapter 85: Mission, Ambush III

"It’s okay, we don’t need to face the bandits head-on in a test of strength. There’s more than one way to defeat an enemy. War isn’t just about brute force; you need brains too, got it?" Cheng Xiaoxiao pointed to her temple.

Seeing that Miss Cheng already had a plan, he could only accompany her to the end.

He took out his portable simple ink and brush set, ready to write a letter. Cheng Xiaoxiao took the delicate little brush from his hand, "Let me write it!"

Cheng Xiaoxiao sorrowfully recounted her request, and also wrote out the instructions for the telescope.

She opened the System Mall and begrudgingly bought a 6x telescope.

Oh! All the savings from so long, just gone like that, my heart is bleeding! It’s like going back to square one!

Pretending to take it out from the bundle, she solemnly said to Leng Qi, "This is very expensive; it’s one-of-a-kind in the world, so you must take good care of it."

Leng Qi cradled the telescope in both hands, "Is this the treasure for the Pavilion Master?" It was wrapped in a layer of black cloth, and from its shape, Leng Qi couldn’t guess what it was.

"Yeah, yeah, make sure not to drop it! This thing is waterproof, so getting it wet is fine; the important thing is not to drop it. I’ve written the instructions in the letter."

Although it generally wouldn’t break from a fall, but who was Leng Qi? A speedster flying through the air, if he accidentally fell from a height, it could be disastrous.

Seeing Cheng Xiaoxiao’s pained expression, Leng Qi couldn’t help but be a bit more careful.

"Then you find a place to hide yourself. Don’t go out for the next two days." With past lessons in mind, Leng Qi was extremely worried, thinking it’d be best to let Chi Yue deliver the letter back first, get the Pavilion Master to receive it early, so he could send people without waiting for Leng Qi to deliver the items, which would save more than half a day’s time and increase Miss Cheng’s safety.

Surface-wise, Leng Qi said the Pavilion Master might not agree, but deep down, Leng Qi knew the Pavilion Master definitely would, not just because he valued Miss Cheng so much, but also because of the unique treasure that would justify sending people over.

Cheng Xiaoxiao nodded repeatedly, she was obedient and wouldn’t run around, joking around this place was so dangerous.

After sending Leng Qi off, the system impatiently said, "Host, we found Manager Huang and Doctor Xue." 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝕨𝕖𝗯𝚗𝚘𝕧𝕖𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝕞

Cheng Xiaoxiao was stunned, "They’ve both been captured!" Her jinxing words turned out to be true.

"Yeah, they weren’t put together. Doctor Xue is in Prisoner Zone 1, Manager Huang is in Prisoner Zone 3."

Cheng Xiaoxiao looked at the drawn map, checked the positions and numbers of people in the two prisoner zones. Clearly, Prisoner Zone 1 had fewer people and was closer to the bandit’s residential area, estimating this group of people had some utility value, only about 300, whereas Prisoner Zone 3 held more people, approximately 3000, and Prisoner Zone 2 had over 2000.

It’s nearly impossible to rescue such a large group of people!

We’ll need a good plan; out of the thirty-six stratagems, a few can definitely be utilized, and there’s still two days to think slowly!

Once her mood relaxed, she noticed her stomach growling with hunger.

Cheng Xiaoxiao munched on a warm meat pie and drank juice. Finally, she could have a good meal. Before, with Leng Qi around, she had to let the pie cool before eating, such a waste of resources.

Cheng Xiaoxiao burped and complained, "77, you know that goofball, came along without bringing anything, and I even had to share my food. Finished everything, and still doubted you, really not decent."

"Who told the host your stuff is endless, no wonder he suspected you, at least he didn’t rummage through your bundle."

Not answering the system’s words, "So what if he suspects, he can look all he wants, I’m not afraid." She took a big sip of juice, "This juice is nice. Next time, have Erya make some more and stock up."

While drinking, she opened the upgraded system mall’s character panel.

Level Three Host: Cheng Xiaoxiao

Star Age: Bone Age 13

System Coin: 11.0 coins

Strength Value: 15

Sensitivity Value: 9

Five Senses Value: 7

Special Skills: None

Rare Pet: None

When did I upgrade to Level Three, eh! What’s this? There’s a little gift box in the lower right corner, flashing with multicolored lights.

Cheng Xiaoxiao instinctively clicked on the gift box: "Upgrade Gift Pack" big flashing words.

After a moment, bold letters appeared, surrounded by brilliant fireworks, "Congratulations host on receiving ."

"What the heck, the reward is actually a bedding set!" That pink embroidered quilt with lace-edged sheets, this stuff is so out of place in this world! They could have at least given a stainless steel frying pan as a weapon!

What is this for? I don’t even need a quilt.

System: "Host, it’s better than nothing."

"Heh heh!"

The system sensed the host’s bad mood and quickly changed the topic, "Host, once the official mission starts, Energy Values can be transformed into actual numerical strength.

You can choose which ability to add it to. Remember that Chu family you saved? They gave me 600 Energy Values in return; now I’m Level Three too, hehe!

Returning to you, the host, there’s 6 Energy Values. Where do you want to add these points?"

Cheng Xiaoxiao looked at her values, "I think I need to add to everything, but since I’m about to take action, let’s boost the Strength Value!"

"Sure, host."

Cheng Xiaoxiao suddenly felt a weak warm flow throughout her body, then it disappeared, it felt really magical!

The character panel’s strength value also changed to 21

It’s just too poor now, only 11 coins left, can’t even afford a watermelon.

System: "Host, the watermelon from yesterday was spat out completely by you. Maybe buy something practical instead."

"You know exactly where to hit, huh!"

Seeing the host about to get angry, the system refrained from speaking further.

Not blaming the system for saying that, she also felt wasteful. 20 coins wasn’t insignificant, she should have known better than to buy it.

Cheng Xiaoxiao found a concealed place, laid down some dry grass, put a mat on top, then took out the mattress and quilt, getting ready to sleep.

She instructed the system to stand guard, then closed her eyes, contemplating how to rescue the people...

Night quietly fell, the dim sky growing more silent.

Inside the dark prison cell, a black figure quietly approached the cell, and the middle-aged man waiting by the cell door immediately sensed someone coming.

The black figure was a tall, thin man. He came to the door and whispered, "Boss Qian, my name is Ah Sheng, Brother Hu’s trusted aide. The plan is all written here, remember to destroy it after reading." With that, he quietly retreated.

"Thank you!" Boss Qian stored away the note and retreated to the innermost part of the cell, while people outside formed a circle, blocking 5 or 6 people in the innermost corner.

System: "What are those people up to, awake in the middle of the night?"

Could they be planning to escape? Better wake up the newly asleep host.

"77, you better have something urgent!" Cheng Xiaoxiao gritted her teeth.

The system knew the host had a bad temper upon waking, but it thought it had to wake her because some people seemed to be plotting. It wasn’t easy for it either!

After Boss Qian felt the note, he swallowed it, and others didn’t mind, quickly asking, "How is it?"

System: "Host, there’s talent among those imprisoned; they can understand notes just by touching them."

Cheng Xiaoxiao rolled her eyes, "Look at the sky, not even a shadow of the moon, pitch black, who can read the note?"