Saving System: Calm Down, My Fleeing Host!

Chapter 303 - 295: Underground City Construction 5

"Second brother, you’re kidding. I’m not alone, am I? Obviously, there are so many people helping me, and Uncle Beiniu is here too, don’t worry. Now that the temperature is dropping, I think we should relocate the village’s elderly, women, and children as well."

"Hmm, I’ll make the necessary arrangements. Be careful."

Cheng Xiaoxiao nodded obediently and then summoned the various team leaders to meticulously arrange a plan, assigning some to take the mountain path and secretly infiltrate the city to rescue Fang Zheng’s family, while the rest prepared to set off.

It truly feels like misfortunes never come singly; everything seems to happen at once.

Suddenly realizing that there really aren’t enough people.

Just as they were about to set off, the Han Family Master, who had just returned, appeared before Cheng Xiaoxiao, "Mr. Cheng, is there anything I can help with?"

Clearly, he had rushed over after receiving the news.

Seeing the sincerity on his face, Cheng Xiaoxiao couldn’t find any reason to reject his offer of assistance, especially as a member of the village, the Han Family should naturally contribute.

But she felt uneasy, as the Han Family seemed close to breaking apart. If those who came to help had insidious intentions, it could hinder progress or even lead to betrayal, which would be inviting a wolf into the fold.

"Are you sure you’re not here to cause trouble, Han Family Master?"

Han Xifeng’s expression turned a bit grim, "Han can distinguish between urgencies and non-urgencies."

He understood her concerns; she feared that he might be manipulated by the elders to cause problems from the rear when confronted with a major enemy. But is he really that kind of person?

"Maybe I’m being overly cautious, but it’s also for the team’s safety. I hope Han Family Manor doesn’t take it the wrong way."

His words made it seem like she was in the wrong. After all, some in his family always had their sights set on the 132th Regiment. Being cautious is never a mistake.

If only considering Han Xifeng himself, he was worth befriending, which was quite a pity.

"The fifty guards behind me were nurtured by me personally; absolutely reliable." As he spoke, he gestured, and a sturdy, tall man stepped forward. The man looked straight ahead, with a solemn face, clearly a master of Inner Strength.

"What do you mean?"

"This is my Head Guard, named Ah Li, an Inner Strength Master. Additionally, five of the squad leaders are also Grandmasters, and the rest are of martial master caliber. They are under Mr. Cheng’s command, life and death irrelevant until the situation is resolved."

Cheng Xiaoxiao was extremely surprised, knowing from the system that this squad was meant for protecting the Family Head. Since they were trusted aides, they surely wouldn’t change allegiance just because of a change in the head.

Han Xifeng handed her his talisman; wasn’t he afraid his clansmen might unite to oust him?

And he didn’t care about losses?

Is this a show of goodwill?

Or is there another plot?

Seeing she was lost in thought, Han Xifeng explained, "Rest assured, with these fifty men under Mr. Cheng’s order, I’ll also be on guard at the rear, ensuring no one with intentions causes harm to anyone in the village."

By "intentions", he naturally meant those clansmen eyeing the 132th Regiment, although his expression was quite tactfully veiled.

It’s a time when manpower is sorely needed, and since the other side shows sincerity, she might as well accept it gratefully.

In addition, she could evaluate which members of the Han Family are truly worth supporting.

"As a member of this village, one’s success brings collective prosperity, one’s failure brings collective doom. Since the Han Family wishes to contribute, I won’t be shy about accepting."

After half a month of practice, everyone’s skiing skills improved remarkably; there were indeed outstanding performers, looking quite adept!

This time, as they descended the mountain fully equipped, almost everyone had a ski board, greatly speeding their descent.

The deeper they descended, the thicker the snow piled, and in such weather, those people didn’t seem to think of survival. Instead, they came to hunt them down, sure enough, they weren’t just idling?

Cheng Xiaoxiao couldn’t help but muse.

The path down the mountain hadn’t been cleared of snow in time, making its route entirely indiscernible.

If unfamiliar, one could easily get lost. Fortunately, many in the team were hunters from Yuan Yang City, reputed for being able to find their way down with eyes closed.

With the Ice River left unguarded, the United Army drove straight in, reaching the temporary camp they’d previously settled.

They discovered all homes abandoned, coated with dust, with occupants long since moved out, infuriating some nearly to the point of death.

Beneath the thick fox fur cloak, Yuan Xiao wore a grim face. He hadn’t anticipated that group of rascals truly capable of stirring a mess, suspecting they hid atop the mountain.

"Looks like your plan failed again, Captain Yuan," Sikong Yinlong chuckled heartily, for he enjoyed the spectacle without caring how serious it got.

Sikong Yinlong, the current master of the Sikong Family, possessed fox-like eyes, narrow yet alluring, and his sharp black eyes carried mockery and disdain. His lips subtly curled lightly, emphasizing the fullness of his stylish facial features.

With a tall, graceful yet unrough stature, he resembled a proud eagle in the night, solitary yet daunting. Wearing a dignified white robe flecked with gold, he radiated supremacy over all.

In that fleeting moment he turned his head, his aura penetrated layer upon layer of hexagonal crystals, capturing the soul, causing Cheng Xiaoxiao’s very flesh and bones to tremble.

Were they discovered?

Her Five Senses had undergone several rounds of enhancement to enable such distant vision, and yet she’s spotted?

All she did was appreciate him in her heart!

Was it necessary to return such a murderous gaze out of stinginess?

She had never seen such a unique handsome man before, his skin fairer than snow, mesmerizingly beautiful exterior, knife-like eyes containing a chill that shone like frosty stars. The combination of two distinct traits embodied in one person is impeccable without seeming abrupt.

Just by that glance, his prowess was surely above hers, now what?

Encountered a tough one,.

Know your enemy and oneself, best gather information first.

Cheng Xiaoxiao beckoned Yang Fan over, "Who’s that man in the white robe?"

Yang Fan squinted, gazing afar through the swirling snow, only seeing a vague white silhouette, unable to discern his features clearly.

"Too far away, can’t see clearly."

Though their hiding place was on the hillside with an excellent view, they could only make a rough guess.

"Judging by his position, he must be of similar status to Captain Yuan and Chief Historian You. Besides these two equally powerful figures, there are two secondary aristocratic families; Lin Family and He Family. The Lin Family and Captain Yuan have familial ties, while the He Family’s eldest daughter married Chief Historian You. These families are their backing, which is why they are brazenly contending after the Prefectural Governor’s death."

"With these families being so powerful, how did the previous governor manage to maintain his position?"

"Mr. Cheng strikes the nail on the head; this story is quite long."

"Then give the long story short."

Yang Fan was slightly stunned, yet honestly explained, "More than a decade ago, the beloved daughter of the former Sikong Family Master snuck down the mountain but was captured by scoundrels and sold to a brothel. Coincidentally, the Prefectural Governor was investigating a case, rescuing the Sikong Family Miss. Hence, the Sikong Family pledged that as long as the Prefectural Governor remains in office, no one is to harm or connive against him, else they would be making an enemy of the Sikong Family."