Saving System: Calm Down, My Fleeing Host!-Chapter 145: The Wolf Is Coming

Thankfully, thankfully, he still knows how to teach people a lesson and hasn’t completely collapsed.

Indeed, Han Yi mentioned Miss Cheng on purpose to provoke him.

Look!

The effect is not bad.

A little while later, Han Yi appeared at the original location, called his subordinates, and cleaned up the aftermath.

"In addition, prepare yourselves; we’ll depart for Yan State tomorrow."

"Understood!" The subordinates took the order and left.

...

Cheng Xiaoxiao, with the help of the system’s prompts, found Xiao Li weaving through the bamboo forest on the mountainside of another hill.

Upon hearing the owner’s call, Xiao Li immediately jumped out and leaped into Cheng Xiaoxiao’s arms.

Chirp! Chirp!

Chirp! Chirp!

Seeing the satisfied Xiao Li licking its paws, Cheng Xiaoxiao couldn’t help but laugh and cry, "You’ve certainly eaten your fill, having me search everywhere for you."

Chirp! Chirp!

Chirp! Chirp!

Xiao Li, as usual, nuzzled and licked the owner’s palm ingratiatingly.

"Alright, alright! I’m not blaming you; I actually need to thank you! With this large bamboo forest, we now have a solution for our tents."

This bamboo forest was in excellent condition. Apart from the abundance of withered fallen leaves, the bamboo stalks stood tall and straight, making them excellent materials.

In the past few days, she had already communicated with Uncle Genzi.

Blueprint design, frame construction, folding techniques; she imparted all the theoretical knowledge to Uncle Genzi, as for the practical application?

She was confident that Cheng Genzi, who could craft exquisite bamboo products, would find it easy, only lacking suitable materials for practice.

The system rolled its eyes dramatically, as it had previously scanned other places with bamboo, but the host had given up using distance as an excuse.

Now, due to a slight oversight, Xiao Li stole the credit, making it quite frustrating.

Hmph!

Just wait and see!

Soon, Leng Qi brought five craftsmen led by Uncle Gen. They were all elders in the village, and most of the household bamboo products like bamboo baskets and hampers were made by them.

Cheng Xiaoxiao greeted them one by one, and they began selecting the largest and straightest bamboo to work with.

By the afternoon, when the first tent was made, a small crowd had gathered around to watch.

Cheng Xiaoxiao demonstrated the folding tent’s setup and storage procedures, which everyone quickly learned.

"This tent is just incredibly practical, easy to store and carry."

"Yes, indeed! Xiao, your mind works wonders!"

"With the added oilpaper and canvas, even rain won’t be a problem."

Everyone offered compliments generously.

"What a great item!" they all stepped forward cautiously, stroking it like a treasure, their smiles never fading.

Facing everyone, Cheng Xiaoxiao couldn’t reveal any waterproof items, so she had to disassemble the waterproof canopy from the previous martial arts arena to make the tent top.

It’s sturdy and waterproof.

The men excitedly went up the mountain to cut bamboo, clearing away the fatigue accumulated over several days, while the women learned how to sew the tent fabric.

They worked tirelessly until nightfall when they finally stopped, having already made 12 tents by then.

The children joyfully rolled and played in the "new house."

The adults were still busy peeling bamboo strips because they planned to depart early in the morning and didn’t want to miss the good bamboo, peeling it into strips to take along for later use.

The tired villagers, working late into the night, yawned and fell into deep sleep.

Finally, Cheng Xiaoxiao found her own little space. Although Erya was nearby, she didn’t mind having a late-night chat with Erya!

Imagining all the delicious food from her past life, she fell asleep contentedly, hugging Xiao Li.

As the night deepened, outside the mountain wall, everything was tranquil except for the crackling sound of the burning fire.

Inside the mountain wall, the men’s snores rose and fell, forming a symphonic rhythm.

Everyone thought it would be the most restful sleep they’d had in days.

However, approaching midnight, as the fire waned, the night watchmen drowsed and dozed off.

Suddenly, the system frantically called out in Cheng Xiaoxiao’s mind, "Host, host, wolves are coming, lots of wolves!"

Having been woken from a pleasant dream by the snores, Cheng Xiaoxiao was irritated, plugged her ears, and, after enduring for some time, eventually fell asleep again. You can imagine how soundly she was sleeping now.

Annoyed by the system’s persistent shouting, she was too tired to wake up, so she turned over and fell back into a daze.

The system was speechless.

Sleeping in its little nest, Xiao Li suddenly opened its eyes.

Chirp! Chirp!

Chirp! Chirp!

Chirp! Chirp!

The anxious Xiao Li kept brushing its owner’s face with its little tail, only for the owner to brush it off and continue sleeping.

Xiao Li, persevering with both the system’s secret and apparent efforts, finally reclaimed Cheng Xiaoxiao’s sleeping consciousness.

"Host, wake up, wolves are coming!"

Let them come then! she mumbled drowsily.

What?

Wolves are coming!

Cheng Xiaoxiao sat up reflexively, exclaiming, "Wolves are coming!"

The shout woke up many, and the Cheng Family members who had been woken by Xiao Li’s calls naturally heard her words clearly.

"What’s wrong, girl?" Mr. Cheng asked concernedly.

Through the tent, Erya, still half-asleep, responded, "Dad, sis had another nightmare!"

Her mentioning another nightmare instantly made them think of Cheng Xiaoxiao’s prophetic dreams, realizing that indeed wolves might be coming.

Everyone got up and dressed, informing one another.

"Host, the wolf pack is on the mountainside to the right-front, 1200 meters away, there are 58 wolves in total, approaching..."

Cheng Xiaoxiao, while putting on her coat, stuffed the fidgety Xiao Li into her bag, walked out of the tent with Erya, and directly told the crowd, "Yes, I dreamt of a lot of wolves just now, and the wolf pack is about to attack our camp. Everyone, quickly get up and defend."

Leng Qi, who was on night watch, grimly looked up a tree, and sure enough, saw a pair of eerie red eyes lurking in the darkness from afar.

When the villagers heard about the approaching wolves, they were so frightened they couldn’t stop trembling. After all, it was a wolf pack!

One bite could take off an arm or leg; in their panic, they even mismatched their shoes and didn’t notice.

The panicked crowd regained some composure when they saw Leng Qi and gathered around, pleading for protection.

Leng Qi ignored the flattering villagers, leaped onto a tree branch, leaving the crowd looking at each other, wanting to curse but not daring to, so they awkwardly sought the village or clan leader instead.

The village leader pinched his brow, understanding that Leng Qi was only one person and couldn’t protect the whole village. Besides, Coach Leng primarily helped Cheng the Second’s family, and it would be quite presumptuous to ask.

He didn’t dare make such a request.

The only option was to save themselves, so he hurriedly told his sons to grab their weapons and loudly shouted, "Everyone, don’t panic. The men, grab your weapons and stand on the outskirts; the women, children, and the elderly stay by the fire and don’t run around or scream."

The village leader’s authority remained strong.

Quickly, everyone added branches to the fire and, before the beasts arrived, split into two groups gathered around the two campfires, fully prepared.

At this time, three scoundrels pushed their way into the group of women, nearly embarrassing the clan leader. He scolded, "If you’re a man, get out there and fight the wolves; hiding behind the women, what does that make you!"

Usually, Er Lai was glib, eloquent, and bullied the weak, but at a critical moment, he turned out to be a coward.