Saving System: Calm Down, My Fleeing Host!-Chapter 138: Blood-sucking Crystal

He knew Miss Cheng wasn’t that easy to deal with.

"Mr. Yan’s favor, I, Cheng Xiaoxiao, will remember it. If you ever need help in the future, I certainly won’t refuse." After saying this, she went back to her room. The system had mentioned that the crystal fragment reward had arrived, and she was curious about what it was.

Cheng Xiaoxiao entered the room and locked the door, sitting on the edge of the bed. Suddenly, a fan-shaped crystal object appeared in her hand, exquisite and compact, shimmering with a radiant glow. 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝔀𝓮𝒃𝙣𝓸𝒗𝒆𝒍.𝙘𝒐𝒎

"So pretty, is this crystal gem worth money?"

The system was speechless, "Host, how can you only think about whether it’s worth money? Is this about whether it’s worth money? This is top-grade stuff."

Cheng Xiaoxiao raised an interested eyebrow, "Oh! What makes it top-grade?"

"Try dripping blood on it!"

"Drip blood? Is this some kind of space?"

"No idea, it’s like a blind box; you don’t know what you’re rewarded with until you open it," the system explained.

Is this considered an extra reward?

She thought she had to collect all eight crystal fragments for a reward.

Cheng Xiaoxiao took out a dagger and lightly cut her index finger, a thin line of blood quickly pooling into a droplet.

As the blood droplet was about to fall, she quickly caught it with the crystal.

Watching her blood being absorbed drop by drop, Cheng Xiaoxiao felt pain.

"It’s already seven or eight drops, and there’s still no reaction."

Is this a blood-sucking crystal?

She didn’t have that much blood for it to absorb; it’s so small, how could it have such a big appetite?

"Host, squeeze a bit more."

Seeing the small cut no longer seeping blood, Cheng Xiaoxiao pouted in frustration, thinking, "Is it going to work or not?"

If it absorbs my blood and doesn’t give something good...

Hmph!

Cheng Xiaoxiao glared fiercely at the little crystal object in front of her.

Reluctantly, she picked up the dagger again.

Five minutes later...

As Cheng Xiaoxiao increased her movements, new blood was slowly absorbed by the crystal, albeit not as fast as before.

But... why is there still no reaction?

Ten minutes later...

Cheng Xiaoxiao had made deeper cuts on both her middle finger and ring finger, and soon the ring finger’s blood would also run dry.

Twenty minutes later...

Feeling dizzy, Cheng Xiaoxiao turned pale, even the cut on her wrist had been drained, amounting to at least a hundred times the previous amount.

Damn!

Cheng Xiaoxiao couldn’t help cursing.

Damn it, the crystal two fingers wide had absorbed at least 300 milliliters of her blood, and nothing had changed.

Even vampires don’t play like this.

Just as Cheng Xiaoxiao was about to give up, swearing under her breath, the crystal finally reacted.

The crystal in her palm slowly warmed up, emitting a gentle white light.

The white light became more dazzling, mixed with brilliant colors, dazzling Xu Xiaoxiao’s eyes.

Suddenly, as if it had gained life, it left her palm, floated into the air, and began to spin, leaving Cheng Xiaoxiao stunned.

At this moment, Cheng Xiaoxiao’s character panel suddenly popped out.

Level Four Host: Cheng Xiaoxiao

Star Age: Bone Age 13

System Coin: 10782.0 Coins

Strength Value: 96

Sensitivity Value: 29

Five Senses Value: 27

Special Skills: None

Rare Pet: Red Shadow Wind Fox

Then, above the crystal in the room, amidst the radiant light, appeared a small beast and a description beside it.

[Ancient Divine Beast: Red Shadow Wind Fox]

Form: Juvenile Beast Stage, short blue fur, red swallowtail.

Traits: Clever and docile, playful and cute.

Defense: Not affected by water or fire, immune to blades and swords.

Killing Skill: Wind of Death (can be used once per 30-day cycle during Juvenile Beast Stage)

Support Skills: Paralyzing Poison, Lighting and Heating.

Cheng Xiaoxiao stared blankly at the small beast in front of her, slowly opening its innocent, glazed eyes.

Chirp chirp!

It called out!

Such a shy appearance, Cheng Xiaoxiao was instantly conquered by its adorable expression.

So cute!

So gentle!

This truly is an ancient divine beast, seven parts fox, three parts cat.

Cheng Xiaoxiao put away the crystal, holding the palm-sized Wind Fox lovingly.

Completely forgetting she was still weak, forgetting her wound still needed dressing.

She gently stroked its somewhat damp fur, pondering what name to give this little creature.

"Little guy, what’s your name?"

How would she explain it to everyone?

How about calling it Xiao Li?

System: "Host, isn’t that a bit too casual?"

"Why would it be, right Xiao Li?" Cheng Xiaoxiao resembled a loving mother.

The system was speechless too.

"77, can Xiao Li be kept in the warehouse?" It can’t be seen now; it needs to be encountered during the journey, otherwise its origin can’t be explained.

"No idea."

"77, how do you use Xiao Li’s killing skill Wind of Death?"

"No idea."

"77, how to take care of Xiao Li? What does it eat?"

"No idea."

"77, is its defense against water and fire really true?" Should she try it?

"No idea."

Cheng Xiaoxiao: "..."

"You don’t know anything? What’s the point of you!"

Cheng Xiaoxiao was annoyed, other people’s systems were advanced, hers was useless.

The system...

Whimpering!

Again rejected by the host.

It hadn’t seen a Wind Fox before either! How would it know?

Moreover, it’s still a baby! Why is the host so harsh towards it but so kind to a newcomer?

Unfair~

Boo~

Is it because it doesn’t have fur for the host to pet?

Sniff sniff!

Not having fur isn’t its fault, why is it being discriminated against by the host!

The system felt sidelined, Cheng Xiaoxiao couldn’t care less, having pet enough, speaking to herself, "Fine! I’ll research it slowly!"

Then gently placed the little thing in the quilt, sitting beside it to study the map.

The little thing seemed very weak, soon falling into a deep sleep.

Cheng Xiaoxiao stroked it gently, her face full of love.

The system felt abandoned and sad, its sense of status suddenly threatened.

It’s never going to care about the host again...

Cheng Xiaoxiao thought about the evacuation, feeling headache.

The previous beautiful mood instantly vanished.

At this moment, the outside grew noisy, the whole village had received the news.

A lot of people came to her house, the villagers didn’t believe it, and came to demand an explanation.

Their arguments were becoming more intense.

Cheng Xiaoxiao had no choice but to open the door and step out.

Despite being severely injured, the village chief was carried over by his two sons, including the clan leader who had recovered a lot, supported by Cheng Tianhong, along with Third Uncle and Seventh Uncle, two senior clan elders.

Women and children trying to get the news stretched their necks outside the door to peer in.

Cheng Xiaoxiao didn’t beat around the bush, said directly, "What they say is all true, I guarantee!"

"But..."

Cheng Xiaoxiao lifted her small hand, interrupting the person about to speak, "No buts, everyone knows I have the ability to foresee dreams, if you don’t want to wait here to be massacred by Great Xia’s soldiers, then evacuating quickly is the only option. If someone is unwilling to leave, wants to stay here and await their end, I won’t stop you. After all... fate has its way, our family doesn’t owe anyone, decide for yourself whether to stay or go."

This statement offended quite a few people.

"Xiao, how can you say that? After all, we’re all from the same village, still relatives."