Saving System: Calm Down, My Fleeing Host!-Chapter 179: Overwhelming Obstacles

She thought angrily, and the man, having received the answer from her eyes, did not press further.

Instead, he smiled, gave her some water, and then sat at the desk opposite her, reading without paying her any more attention. He let her lie in bed, dizzy with hunger, limbs weak, without the strength even to bite her tongue and end it all.

The hunger hit her brain again and again.

And that night, the kind-hearted man did not torment her. But the next day, all she received was still only water, no food.

She was so starving she couldn’t stand it anymore; several times she thought of giving in. Thinking of her compliant husband made her hesitate, but she was truly too hungry and felt like she was about to die, yet death wouldn’t come.

And in the morning, it was again the man who personally fed her water, with the same gentle demeanor, yet his words were chilling.

"How’s your consideration? My patience is limited, you should think it over carefully."

Seeing the woman’s wavering eyes, the man continued to persuade her: "Here, you only need to serve me. If you don’t agree, I’ll leave you to my soldiers. Then you’ll have to serve different men every day. Are you willing to fall to such a state?"

Liu Fushuang’s eyes widened in horror. Were they abandoning her?

If she became a tool for the soldiers’ desires, she’d rather die.

After saying this, the man didn’t wait for her response. He calmly ordered the servant to serve a table full of delicious dishes and leisurely began to eat.

Liu Fushuang shed two lines of clear tears, her stomach was in knots, saliva continuously filled her mouth, and her nose couldn’t help but sniff the aroma in the air. Eventually, she couldn’t resist the temptation of food. The aroma pushed the hunger to its peak; no one could resist such a test.

Yes, it wasn’t her fault, she was just too hungry.

She just wanted to fill her stomach and not feel so miserable. She didn’t want to become a man’s tool; she was just an ordinary woman. She had no choice but to agree with tears in her eyes.

She nodded weakly, knowing that this compromise meant there was no turning back. But what else could she do?

She was really on the brink of starvation. That extreme hunger was unbearably painful, even a hundred times worse than being killed on the spot.

She had grown up in comfort and, though not extremely wealthy, never lacked food. She never expected to end up like this.

Seeing the woman agree, the man was overjoyed and immediately waved for the servant to add more dishes.

At this moment, Liu Fushuang, supported by a maid to the table, looked at the food with glowing eyes.

So hungry, she was so hungry!

Her body screamed for food...

Watching the woman gobble down food, grabbing it with her hands to shove it into her mouth, but due to lack of strength it fell onto the table.

Zhuge Fang wasn’t angry, he just took out a white silk handkerchief, wiped her hands, and handed her a pair of chopsticks, "How can you be so rude as a woman of mine, Zhuge Fang?"

Liu Fushuang had to suppress her hunger and barely calm down. After drinking a bowl of soup, the spasms in her stomach eased a bit.

Then she ate the delicious food in large bites, finally feeling full. Her stomach was satisfied, but her heart felt cold; she never thought she’d end up with such a disgraceful conclusion.

But it wasn’t over yet, and the man sitting beside her spoke leisurely, "See, isn’t this nice? Food, drink, shelter—what’s there to complain about?"

Zhuge Fang still appeared casual and carefree, but the smile in the corners of his eyes deepened. How boring it is to use force on such a weak woman. Look at her now, taking the first step today; there will be many more steps to come. One day she will be completely devoted to him and obey his every command.

Hahaha!

System: "This host, Zhuge Fang, is so powerful, so warped."

"What’s this? From arranging those people to the scheme of enticing vagrants into the city, it’s clear this city has a mastermind. That Zhuge Fang is at most an arrogant and twisted fellow. I think it’s the old man who is more insidious and cunning. His arrangements show he’s not a simple character. Besides Zhuge Fang, he obviously holds the most power here."

"You mean the old man named Elder Hong who follows Zhuge Fang?"

"Yes!"

"He’s probably an extremely tough opponent!"

It’s not frightening if the enemy is powerful, but it’s terrifying if the enemy has brains along with power.

Currently, the situation is very unfavorable for her. Rescuing someone from such a fortress is no easy task, especially with a scheming advisor. The chance of rescue is slim, practically a fool’s dream.

Cheng Xiaoxiao was racking her brains while the system continued to watch.

Seeing that the woman had almost finished eating, Zhuge Fang suddenly changed his expression, but his tone remained gentle, "Since you’ve pledged allegiance, you must be sincere, understood?"

Liu Fushuang looked up, puzzled, at the man who called himself Zhuge Fang.

"Here’s a task for you. Take a bath later, dress nicely, and persuade your fellow sisters from Qingshan Village to also enjoy this comfort."

Liu Fushuang, feeling the man’s large hand on her back, broke into a cold sweat. She had never encountered such a terrifying man, where a word or gesture could make her hair stand on end.

What did this mean?

Did it mean she had to be a persuader, making the girls from Qingshan Village willingly serve his men?

To use her to be the villain? Wouldn’t that make her the sinner of the entire village?

She thought that, then looked anxiously at the man opposite her, only to see him raise his eyebrows slightly, nodding in approval!

As if to say, yes, that’s exactly what you’re thinking.

The meaning in those eyes couldn’t be clearer.

This man was simply a devil, doing the most ruthless things in the gentlest way, sending chills down one’s spine.

He was even more frightening than a devil.

Zhuge Fang was extremely satisfied, laughing as he left the room, while the tense Liu Fushuang instantly collapsed, powerless. Fear, dread, pain, and guilt filled her mind; she could only cover her inner panic with bitter crying.

Cheng Xiaoxiao, of course, was aware of what was happening. She had rested for a night and was now planning how to rescue everyone. But they were kept in separate locations, and from what she learned from the soldiers and civilians, the elders of the clan were all gone, all killed.

And the girls of the village were all treated as goods for the selection of the aristocratic scions, while the children of the village all became laborers, regardless of age, treated equally.

The most urgent now was to save Yi Bai, because he was too young and had no value. If not for his mother threatening with death, Yi Bai would have been thrown to death, and the situation for the mother and son was dire.

They were forcing his mother to submit, and their patience was running out.

Fortunately, these people here were wealthy and powerful, and they hadn’t reached cannibalism yet.

However, everyone here was led by Zhuge Fang, who had clearly become the local tyrant.