Saving System: Calm Down, My Fleeing Host!

Chapter 454 - 445: Under Suspicion

"Indeed, it requires a cautious approach. Can you still locate its position? How long would it take to get there from here?"

Everyone eagerly awaited Cheng Xiaoxiao’s response.

This was an Immortal Elixir that could save the lives of countless townspeople.

Rare and hard to come by.

Upon hearing this news, everyone forgot about their current dire situation.

Each one was eager, the thought of harvesting the Immortal Condensing Grass had long become an obsession among the disciples.

It was not only about saving many people’s lives but also about the sect’s inheritance.

That was the ultimate power.

If their team could successfully harvest enough Immortal Condensing Grass, Senior Brother would be the most likely candidate for the new Sect Master. He wouldn’t need to participate in the third round of the martial trial; as long as he passed the fourth round of strength testing and the introspective assessment, he would rightfully be the successor to the Sect Master.

Yanxia Peak would certainly gain prestige and shake off its past bleakness.

Those who once looked down on them would regret it bitterly.

Some animosities must be washed away with blood.

Thinking about that scene made their blood boil, their fighting spirits surged, and the warlike tendencies buried deep within their hearts began to stir. Who cares about the Fierce Beasts? Fight this battle, and all the humiliation suffered before would be avenged; even if they were to die in battle, it would be worth it.

Cheng Xiaoxiao looked troubled, furrowing her brows.

Senior Sister Nine saw the look of distress on his face and asked anxiously, "Is it because you can’t remember the way, or is the place too far?"

"No, Senior Sister Nine."

She briefly recounted her experiences with the Rhino on the way.

Many dangerous situations were glossed over, without explaining the details clearly.

Since they had to return to the cave, some things needed to be clarified.

She had been busy saving people earlier, disrupting her original intention, and hadn’t had the chance to explain.

"What’s the matter?"

So, Cheng Xiaoxiao truthfully recounted everything that happened after being separated from the team, especially the incidents after encountering the other teams.

As for certain details that could expose herself, she downplayed them and glossed over.

"So, you also suspect that the Fierce Beasts have revolted?"

Senior Sister Nine furrowed her pretty brows, her voice heavy.

"On the way back, I heard from Senior Brother Sixteen that a large group of Ao Spot Deer was blocking the only exit, causing the current predicament. How many of those Fierce Beasts are there, and what are their characteristics?

Isn’t there truly another path? Skirting around and climbing over the mountain is better than waiting for death!"

Senior Sister Nine smiled wryly, "Indeed, those Ao Spot Deer are large-bodied, with thick skin and tough flesh, extremely hard to penetrate. Their antlers are as hard as iron, with incredible impact. One-on-one, our people can handle them, but there are four to five hundred gathered there in total. With our current combat power, we are no match. We tried breaking through before, but it ended in failure."

It was her miscalculation and wrong judgment that led to Senior Brother being gravely injured.

Senior Sister Nine felt deeply guilty.

Now, saying anything more was useless. As long as they could find the Immortal Condensing Grass, everything would be worth it.

"As for other routes, they only lead further away, and there are a few Stronghold Beasts along the way, with danger levels escalating sharply. It’s virtually a dead end, going there means certain death."

After hearing the explanation, Cheng Xiaoxiao pondered deeply. The situation was indeed bad, but not without a solution.

"The situation here has changed; it’s not only our team facing various dangers, but the other teams are also likely in peril. We must find a way to get the message back as soon as possible. I believe the Sect Master and other Peak Masters will have countermeasures. It’s beyond our capability to resolve now."

Senior Sister Nine spoke firmly to everyone.

"So, shall we still search for the Immortal Condensing Grass? I can’t guarantee it’s really there, and if we encounter the crocodile group again..."

The rest of what Cheng Xiaoxiao wanted to say remained unsaid.

Opportunity and risk coexist!

Cough, cough!

An opportunity may not be a real opportunity; she had never seen the real thing, only pictures, which couldn’t ensure a 100% confirmation.

Let’s see how these people choose; she didn’t mind another run.

Senior Sister Nine clenched her teeth and fists tightly.

"We must definitely go, but we will wait until Senior Brother wakes up before making the final decision."

Everyone agreed and supported this view.

Cheng Xiaoxiao stayed in the cave discussing their breakout plan with the others, while the Rhino continued to keep watch.

The next day, as the first ray of morning light crept into the mouth of the cave, the unconscious person finally began to stir awake.

Long eyelashes like two fans lifted, opening the window to the soul.

Mo Shang’s dazed eyes gradually cleared, surveying the surroundings.

His thoughts slowly collected, and he spoke hoarsely, "Water!"

Seeing him awake, Senior Sister Nine was overjoyed, quickly fetching a water skin to give him the remaining water.

The refreshing, sweet spring water eased his dry, painful throat the moment it went down.

He felt much more comfortable.

Cleared his throat.

Cough, cough!

"Senior Brother, how are you feeling?"

"Help me up."

He struggled to raise himself.

Limbs weak and powerless, the wound throbbed faintly, and his internal organs felt stifled and uncomfortable.

Senior Sister Nine quickly stepped forward to help.

"Careful, don’t let the wound burst."

"No matter, what happened while I was unconscious?"

This hunting expedition had been disastrous for Yanxia Peak—near death if they couldn’t break through the current predicament... He didn’t dare imagine what fate awaited them.

Already perilous, Yanxia Peak would be further burdened.

Cough, cough!

Facing those present, Senior Sister Nine showed a gentle smile in her eyes.

"Senior Brother, our Junior Brother seems to have found the Immortal Condensing Grass."

Mo Shang’s gaze sharpened, his heartbeat inexplicably quickening.

"What do you mean?"

Senior Sister Nine relayed the news brought by Cheng Xiaoxiao to Senior Brother verbatim.

He showed no joy, only furrowing his thick eyebrows tighter.

Her voice gradually softened, as if she had done something wrong.

"Senior Brother, is there a problem?"

Mo Shang’s sharp gaze swept to the corner where Cheng Xiaoxiao stood.

His first reaction was to suspect some trap or conspiracy.

Originally, he harbored deep suspicion toward that person, and the information came from her, increasing his skepticism.

His gaze, loaded with scrutiny and doubt, assessed her.

How could Cheng Xiaoxiao not feel it?

She smiled and stepped forward.

"Senior Brother, how are you feeling, better?"

Close up, he appeared even more delicate with his rosy lips and white teeth, a handsome thin figure which belied his displayed ability and combat power.

Mo Shang couldn’t help but reassess her closely.

"How old are you this year?"

Cheng Xiaoxiao and Senior Sister Nine were both taken aback.

Unable to understand why Senior Brother asked such an irrelevant question?

"Does my training have anything to do with my age?"

Cheng Xiaoxiao tentatively asked.

She was certain he had noticed something.

"Just a casual question, you only need to answer."

Cheng Xiaoxiao’s mouth twitched, a casual question, can I answer casually?

Clearly not, she needed to answer cautiously to avoid exposing herself.

Her brain whirled rapidly, for what purpose was he asking?