Saving System: Calm Down, My Fleeing Host!-Chapter 33: Planning

The clan leader secretly clicked his tongue, thinking that there’s so much money, we could distribute it three times a month, such a loss, if only I hadn’t compromised.

A group of short-sighted women made him suffer quite a loss, it seems they’ll need some strict teaching from now on.

The others didn’t have as many convolutions as the clan leader, they were overjoyed to receive the money.

This is extra income, with this money, we no longer have to worry about being hungry, and can even indulge occasionally.

Cheng Xiaoxiao, who was secretly watching inside the house, looked at the clan leader with disdain, "Really, at his age, look at... that regretful look, it’s disgusting."

"Exactly, compared to the village chief, he’s far behind in vision." Even the system couldn’t help but complain this time.

Half an hour later, after a few people finished dividing the money, everyone was in a good mood and started talking about Cheng Xiaoxiao.

When the clan leader heard it, it seemed the rumors outside were true, and something has to be done about the Cheng family’s matter as it’s affecting the village.

He then spoke in a deep voice, "I think Xiao might be possessed by something unclean, I felt she was not quite right last time."

Inside the house, Cheng Xiaoxiao...

You’re the one who’s not right, your whole family’s not right.

It’s because they didn’t give you more money, that’s all, you snob, old bastard.

Then he looked at Cheng Yong, "Should we get a witch to expel the evil?" This Cheng the Second is really something, since the medicine doesn’t work, why not try a different method, can a doctor cure those things?

After saying this, he glanced at Huang Zhongyi.

Huang Zhongyi wasn’t pleased to hear this, was this implying his medical skills were lacking?

And that disdainful look, who’s he looking at?

Even if he couldn’t cure Xiao this time, they could still find a town doctor, what’s the point of getting a witch?

So, he replied in an unfriendly tone, "It’s not easy to find a good witch, these days, there are only a few with real abilities, and lots of frauds instead."

The clan leader retorted, "What fraud, isn’t there a famous witch in Yangliu Village, quite impressive, I heard last time there was a pregnant woman in difficult labor, and even the doctors were at a loss, it was the witch who saved her with a bowl of talismanic water."

Doctor Huang said disdainfully, "Who knows what really happened? How can you believe hearsay so easily?"

The clan leader was somewhat angry now, why was Huang Zhongyi always opposing him and showing no respect for his position?

Cheng Beiniu, seeing the atmosphere becoming more tense, came out to mediate, "Aren’t we all just discussing a solution? Inviting a witch is also an option, but that is for when there’s no other way, why not go to town to see a doctor first, it won’t be too late to decide then."

Cheng Qiang nodded, "We can go to town and consult several doctors, can’t we?"

Cheng Yong was secretly grumbling, a few days ago he suggested taking his daughter to town, they had a cooperation with Baishan Pharmacy and were familiar with Doctor Xue, it would be much more convenient, but his daughter was unwilling to go no matter what.

If not, he would have gone already, what’s the point of having a discussion here?

Oh right, his daughter said earlier she’d had nightmares since returning from the temple, does she really have to go to the temple again? But the temple fair is over, and if they go again, would a high monk help Xiaoxiao...

"Second brother, second brother," Cheng Qiang’s calls interrupted Cheng Yong’s thoughts.

"Do you think we should go to town first, maybe the town’s doctors have solutions? Particularly Doctor Xue, isn’t he quite skilled?"

Inside the house, Cheng Xiaoxiao was thinking, what are you looking at? How could your thoughts drift so far?

The problem should be solved where it originates! A bunch of unreliable guys, should I go out and guide them a bit?

"Host, wouldn’t it be too obvious if you went out now?"

Cheng Xiaoxiao sighed, "Who’s to blame that they can’t get to the point after all this time?"

At this point, Cheng Yong spoke up.

"Since everyone suspects there might be something dirty involved, and Xiaoxiao fell ill after returning from the temple, shouldn’t we seek a high monk to perform a rite to expel the evil?"

The village chief also chimed in, "That sounds reasonable, but Anping Temple is a renowned temple, bustling with worshippers, even if there is an evil spirit, it wouldn’t dare approach!"

"Exactly, such a sacred place wouldn’t have dirty things," the elder uncle also retorted.

The clan leader said softly at this moment, "Perhaps it happened on the way..."

Before the clan leader could finish, Mr. Cheng interrupted, "Regardless, I’ll take Xiaoxiao to Anping Temple again tomorrow, and we can discuss further once a conclusion is reached."

Saying this, he bowed to the clan leader and village chief, "I hope both of you can manage this, so the villagers don’t spread rumors that might ruin Xiaoxiao’s reputation."

As Cheng Yong said this, others naturally didn’t object.

Only the clan leader wasn’t very happy, pulling a long face, "Suit yourself, just don’t involve the clanspeople."

After saying this, he turned and left.

The village chief stepped forward, "Don’t worry, I’ll make it clear to the village, anyone who gossips will not be dealt with lightly."

"Thank you, village chief uncle."

At this point, Cheng Beiniu patted Cheng Yong’s shoulder, "Brother Dayong, why don’t I accompany you tomorrow, my heavy evil qi will make demons and ghosts retreat."

Cheng Yong thought for a moment, if his daughter was really tainted with something unclean, Cheng Beiniu might be able to deter it somewhat, so he said, "Thanks, brother."

Cheng Beiniu laughed heartily, "No need to be polite, thanks to her, I’ve got this extra income, getting a wife for Dashan is not a problem."

Of course, Cheng Beiniu didn’t mention that he benefited from hosting Yanlan too, a wealthy patron who stayed for half a month and paid fifty taels of silver, more than enough for a son to get a wife, so he was in a good mood and willing to help Cheng Yong’s family.

Cheng Xiaoxiao couldn’t help but mutter, "What’s all this! They really see me as a monster?"

This group of people, their brains were kicked by a donkey, the more they talked, the more spirited they got.

...

At the same time, thirty miles outside Yanzhou City, the wind and sand swept over the land, leaves flew everywhere.

In the front, a person sped forth like the wind, moving extremely fast.

A group behind shouted, swords clashing amidst shouts of killing.

From among them emerged a man with a golden mask, his eyes deep, his long sword dripping with blood, as one approached him in the melee, he was lifted and thrown away by a single sword.

The man swiftly moved out of the circle of combat, running forward, heading toward a disheveled man in purple.

All along the way, his qinggong was used to the fullest extent, yet he couldn’t shake off the pursuers behind him, waves of subordinates ambushing, still unable to aid his escape.

At this time, he was genuinely panicked and afraid; those pursuing him included the Pavilion Master of the Dark Pavilion, the only one with a golden mask, rumored to be incredibly skilled, ranking highest in the Dark Pavilion, with lightness skills unrivaled and erratic.

To have moved the Pavilion Master personally, how much had the villain spent, if he caught wind of who it was, he’d surely tear that person into pieces.

In a fit of anger and thinking, the man in the golden mask caught up with him again, and this time there was no one to block the sword for him.

The disheveled man in purple, knowing that today escape was unlikely, steadied himself and shouted, "How much reward did the Dark Pavilion accept, I, Zhou Yanyu, am willing to pay double, please let me go."

Feeling it wasn’t assured, he added, "No, I offer four times, no matter what that person offers, I’ll quadruple it."