Saving System: Calm Down, My Fleeing Host!-Chapter 183: Sneaking Into the Prison Cell

Zhao San stiffened his neck, defending himself, and cast a hopeful gaze at the white-robed gentleman, hoping he would speak up for him again.

But how could the white-robed gentleman dare to speak now? Speaking for Zhao San wouldn’t mean they’re in cahoots?

He could only guiltily turn his head away, pretending he hadn’t seen anything.

"Mr. Zhao San, do you have anything else to say?" Zhuge Fang’s face was expressionless, showing no emotion.

Seeing that even his friend didn’t help him, Zhao San felt disheartened, but upon hearing this, he immediately had a flicker of hope, "Brother Zhuge, I swear I didn’t kill anyone."

Too late, it’s now or never, Zhuge Fang thought disdainfully, but he said, "Of course, I trust Mr. Zhao’s character, but the evidence is conclusive, and I must conduct official duties, for now, you’ll be detained."

"You can’t arrest me, I didn’t do anything, if you’re going to arrest someone, arrest him."

As he spoke, he pointed at the subordinate pinned to the ground, unable to move.

As if remembering something, his voice became shrill, "Yes, I clearly gave him an impotence drug, he’s the one who changed it to poison on his own, it’s none of my business."

Hmph! A mere servant can’t take the blame; it doesn’t matter who did it.

"Take them away together." Zhuge Fang ordered, and soldiers immediately stepped forward.

Zhao San’s heart sank, he wanted to argue further, but then Elder Hong said, "Don’t worry, we’ll investigate thoroughly and clear Mr. Zhao’s name."

Zhao San suspiciously eyed Elder Hong, always feeling this old man had bad intentions.

"Hold on, Zhuge Junling, you can’t simply take people away like this, it’s improper!" Housekeeper Liu said tactfully.

Elder Hong shot a glance at Housekeeper Liu, "Brother Liu, rest assured, once the criminal is brought to justice, the evidence will be sent to your residence."

Housekeeper Liu received the hint and reluctantly stayed silent.

Good-natured Elder Hong helped Zhao San up and whispered a few words in his ear, making him settle down.

In the end, unwillingly, Zhao San was taken away.

He fully believed he would be released soon, as Elder Hong assured him that the temporary detention was for his safety, to prevent retaliation from the Liu Family, and once things were cleared up, he would be released home.

Unexpectedly, he would never return alive.

At the same time, Cheng Xiaoxiao found the county government’s prison where Leng Qi was held, fortunately, Leng Qi hadn’t been taken to the City Lord Mansion.

Although there were quite a few guards here.

Cheng Xiaoxiao could only disguise herself, pretending to be a family member visiting a prisoner and mixed into the regular cells.

However, the lower-level cells, where serious criminals were held, didn’t allow visits, so she had to find a way after getting in, but she wasn’t completely unprepared; the items she brought to give were all top-quality goods.

Hehe!

In the upper cells, there was a man who was addicted to gambling.

He had a younger sister of similar age to Cheng Xiaoxiao, originally their family was well-off, but the brother’s gambling had almost squandered the family’s resources, and her parents had only one son, unwilling to see him suffer inside, and had been trying to scrape together money to bail him out, fearing he would suffer inside, and planning to visit him.

Of course, all this information was gathered by the system, and now Cheng Xiaoxiao disguised herself as this gambler’s sister, and after introducing herself, along with bribing with a lot of broken silver, was allowed to visit.

Cheng Xiaoxiao covered herself thoroughly, showing no flaws in appearance.

She carried a food box, following the jailer’s footsteps, walking in the dark and chilly prison corridor, not spacious, with stone walls on both sides, a faint moldy smell lingering in the air, it was extremely unpleasant.

This is what ancient prisons are like!

What a sight!

While walking, she heard screams coming from the end of the corridor.

The shrill cries echoed hollowly, like they were at the end, yet seemingly drifting all around. 𝒇𝒓𝒆𝒆𝙬𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝒎

It seemed the sounds were coming from the lower-level cells as the system mentioned.

Now her position wasn’t far from Leng Qi, unfortunately, although the distance was short, the stone walls blocked many paths.

The jailer took Cheng Xiaoxiao to the location, advised her to hurry, and rushed off to drink, knowing the girl had just gifted a large jug of wine and lots of snacks.

He had to hurry back to partake.

The man in the cell, hearing movement, lifted his head in the flickering candlelight, staring straight at the food box, ignoring his heavily cloaked sister, ran over and grabbed the food box, devouring ravenously.

He even complained, "Why is there so little?"

Cheng Xiaoxiao’s mouth twitched, if she had such a brother, she’d kill him early.

No time to bother with such scum, she quietly retreated without disturbing anyone, and according to the system’s route, snuck into the lower-level cells, unfortunately, there were two guards at the door.

These two were not as easy to deal with as the ones outside, but this was no problem for her.

She took out a Xian from storage, lit it, and the smoke slowly drifted away, this was a good thing crafted by Old Man Xue.

It was said it could even knock out Inner Strength masters.

She had grinded for a long time, Old Man Xue finally gave it to her.

However, for experts like Leng Qi and Dongfang Xu, this Xian was slightly lacking, it would at most daze them for a few breaths.

But against two Ming Strength opponents, it was more than enough, soon after hiding behind the corner, Cheng Xiaoxiao heard two heavy thuds.

Hehe! Success!

She arrived at the door, retrieved the key from the unconscious guards, and opened the door in one fluid motion.

Inside the door was pitch black, and there were steps leading down, she cautiously ventured forward.

Here, it was even colder and damp, with the faint sound of dripping water, particularly eerie in the silent night.

"Host, walk 30 steps forward, then 120 steps to the right to reach Leng Qi’s cell," the system reminded.

Alright!

Once Cheng Xiaoxiao successfully entered the cell, intending to wake the unconscious Leng Qi, she touched blood.

Poor child, so miserable!

She stuffed a pill into his mouth, it was specifically for treating internal injuries, one she hadn’t used completely from Leng Er last time, reportedly miraculous for internal wounds, it’s a blind spot for her, she wasn’t very knowledgeable, as long as it worked.

Leng Qi seemed seriously injured, this medicine should help his recovery.

Then, she applied medicine and bandaged all sorts of wounds on Leng Qi.

In the darkness, she could only do a simple treatment.

At this moment, Leng Qi slowly regained consciousness.

"Don’t speak, replenish some strength first." Saying this, she shoved a tube with milk into Leng Qi’s mouth.

A quarter of an hour later.

Leng Qi meditated, regaining some strength, barely able to walk.

Cheng Xiaoxiao brought the unconscious gambler inside, and Leng Qi skillfully created wounds on him similar to his own.

Of course, before doing this, Leng Qi had sealed his sleep acupuncture point, otherwise, the little drug mixed in the food wouldn’t suffice for such a frenzy.

Leng Qi staggered behind Cheng Xiaoxiao.

"I’m sorry!"