Saving System: Calm Down, My Fleeing Host!

Chapter 234: Retreating While Gathering Supplies

It’s hard to say whether the Inspector Mansion can be saved after today. Let’s not let outsiders get these possessions at a bargain. Even if Governor Ke manages to win, it’s normal to lose some valuables after so many attackers invaded today.

So having the leader of the black-clothed men take the blame is perfect; it has nothing to do with her.

Hehe! Perfect!

The three of them jumped up, and the three-meter-high wall couldn’t stop them.

Standing on the wall, they could see the chaotic scene in the direction of the city gate from afar.

According to the system’s description, both sides were evenly matched, with equal numbers, and the battle was intense. King Yu’s troops had already breached the city gate, appearing within the system’s scanning range. Ke Zhendong’s army arrived and established a defense line within the city.

Both sides fought back and forth fiercely, with enormous casualties.

The Chief Historian, who received orders, was leading his subordinates to notify the people to evacuate. It seemed that King Yu was coming on strong, and Governor Ke was not confident of victory, so he let his officials handle the evacuation.

Each main street had a team of soldiers maintaining order and evacuating the people to prevent trampling and looting incidents.

Without enough time to observe who was winning, they quickly jumped off the wall and headed towards the North Gate.

When they reached the main street, it was full of fleeing residents—people pushing carts, holding children, carrying loads, and driving carriages—creating a chaotic and crowded scene.

Inside Lai Fu Trading Company, Boss Lu and his attendants were just lifting a large chest onto a carriage when he turned to see his wife and niece, with two young maidservants, still grabbing dried goods, prompting him to urge, "Hurry, Mrs. Lu. Leave those behind; we can’t fit them on the carriage."

"But we have so many things in the store; it’s such a pity not to take them."

"Life is more important now. Fufu, quickly help your aunt into the carriage; there’s no time."

Being called, Yu Fu quickly tied a knot on a bag of beans in her hands, handed it to the maid at her side, and persuaded, "Aunt, let’s go. There’s too much to take, and maybe Mr. Ke will drive the enemies away, and we can return soon."

"Yes, yes, yes! Maybe we won’t have to leave our hometown; we’ll be back in a few days. Make sure they lock the doors properly." Mrs. Lu said anxiously.

Yu Fu nodded, "Don’t worry!"

The chance of returning was very slim; Yu Fu felt her eyes stinging at the thought. Her cousin was now fighting hard in the battle, and she couldn’t hold them back but had to take good care of her aunt and uncle.

Since she arrived at her aunt’s, the family had treated her very well, not minding her orphan status, and even intended to match her with her cousin. Now in hard times, she should perform well.

Just after helping her aunt into the carriage, an unsatisfied voice came from inside, "Really, Cousin Yu. You’re following my mother’s whims, don’t you understand the situation? The enemies are almost upon us, and still..."

"Lian’er, say no more. It’s your mother who can’t bear it; it’s none of your cousin’s business." Mrs. Lu interrupted her daughter’s words; the little girl was spoiled and always targeted Yu Fu.

Hmph!

The 12-year-old charming girl, wearing an elegant yellow silk dress, raised her proud chin with a disdainful expression.

"I’ll take note of what my cousin said next time."

"Who is your cousin? We’re far from being related." The other party was merely a stepdaughter of her uncle; where did she get the audacity to call her cousin?

Lu Jinglian felt indignant; her parents were too biased, treating an outsider so well.

"You will all be family in the future. You must get along." Mrs. Lu said earnestly.

Lu Jinglian pouted, thinking: Who says she’s family?

In the carriage, the three of them had different thoughts, and no one spoke again. The carriage started moving, slowly moving forward.

Due to the large number of people, the streets were very crowded, and the carriage could only progress with the crowd, moving at a snail’s pace, making people anxious and powerless.

King Yu underestimated the strength of the people protecting Miss Ke, thus failing to capture anyone and couldn’t use hostages to force Ke Zhendong to surrender, resorting to a direct assault.

Now he’s stuck in a difficult position, forced to go all out.

If he deployed the entire army, it wouldn’t be hard to conquer the small Dingzhou.

Unfortunately, he had limited vessels and tried to bring elite soldiers but suffered heavy losses, making him very frustrated.

He personally joined the fight against Ke Zhendong, engaging in a relentless battle.

Cheng Xiaoxiao picked up a small basket by the street, strapping it to her chest.

Cheng Hao and Qi Fei were puzzled, but then they saw Xiaoxiao picking up a dropped pouch from the ground—it was carelessly dropped by the panicked crowd—and then she continued picking up strange things.

Though not valuable, they were all practical.

The two exchanged looks and chuckled silently; their little sister’s hoarding tendencies were unmistakable wherever she went.

In truth, the items left behind were not valuable, but Cheng Xiaoxiao needed a basket for cover.

With so many people on the street, even with physical cover, she didn’t dare let the system teleport larger items instantaneously, because even with rapid speed, the moment an item appeared was noticeable. So she picked up a basket to use its interior space to transfer items the system stole from various shops.

The orders Cheng Xiaoxiao gave the system were to grab anything that could be used or sold, so the items appearing in her hands were truly a mix.

From tiny threads and beads to large bowls and pans.

Things like sugar, salt, spices, beans, and daily products, or hairpins, pearls, jewelry, porcelain, antiques, and writing tools.

As long as they were within the basket’s diameter range, the system quickly teleported them to the host’s hand, then into storage.

This feeling was beyond satisfying.

Near the city gate, passing the streets along the way, Cheng Xiaoxiao finally stopped; this area was far from shops, exceeding the ten-meter range. She reluctantly pursed her lips, feeling she hadn’t played enough.

With ample stock replenished this time, it should last a long while.

The city gate had guards wielding knives, preventing citizens from being too reckless. No matter how anxious, they could only move slowly, orderly passing through the gate.

Suddenly, a burly man bumped into Qi Fei. Taken off guard, Qi Fei then collided with Cheng Xiaoxiao, who was protected in the middle by the two.

In a chain reaction, nearly a group fell over.

The surrounding people swore angrily; seeing the sturdy figure, all muscle, accompanied by two companions, they immediately quieted down, only daring to mutter softly.

Qi Fei, bearing the brunt, was no longer the timid boy who swallowed grievances. He was now transformed.

Though the man seemed big, he wasn’t truly trained, not sure what he was showing off for, "You bumped into me, aren’t you going to apologize? Looking for trouble?"

The man glanced at Qi Fei’s thin frame, disdainful to respond, turned his head away, ignoring him.

"Oh, cutting in line so boldly."

Just as Qi Fei was about to react, Cheng Xiaoxiao pulled him aside, whispering something in his ear, and Qi Fei obediently queued.

Seeing his sister’s cunning eyes sparkle from her mischievous idea, Cheng Hao smiled dotingly.

The man snorted, knowing these cowards only knew how to yap. As if they’d really dare to fight him.