Saving System: Calm Down, My Fleeing Host!

Chapter 443 - 434: Luring the Enemy Alone

"Previously like an elegant hunter, now more like a mad avenger. Do you think it could be because of the eggs we ate?"

Cheng Xiaoxiao’s words were filled with doubt and speculation, yet she was very certain in her heart.

To others, it sounded chilling.

Qi Qi secretly muttered: No way, right?

If that’s true, then they’ve really offended the crocodiles badly.

Crocodiles are the overlords of the swamp jungle, and usually no one dares to linger on their turf, let alone do anything.

They had accidentally stumbled into this place.

And they unintentionally discovered their lair, roasting all the crocodile eggs.

Having hit the iron plate this time, getting out would be extremely difficult.

"Then, what should we do?"

Wang Dao’s voice trembled as he spoke.

"The only way now is to have the main group retreat first, and I’ll distract them."

There was no other choice, so Cheng Xiaoxiao had to resort to this plan.

If she wasn’t watching over closely, she couldn’t guarantee everyone’s safety in escaping the dense forest alive.

She wouldn’t make this decision unless it was absolutely necessary.

Seeing the crocodiles’ fierce eyes and their frantic attack style, leading the main group away would only result in them being picked off one by one and eventually devoured.

"No, that’s too dangerous. How can you take the risk alone?"

Wang Dao replied without hesitation.

"If there’s really no other way, count us in!"

The other young brothers, loyal and true, all expressed their willingness to help.

Wang Dao frowned uncertainly and said, "Distracting the crocodiles is indeed a strategy that can save most of the people, but how can we ensure they will follow the intended path?"

Even though those crocodiles have some intellect, they are inherently ferocious, and they will definitely choose to chase the main group.

Trying to use a small group or a single person to draw away all the crocodiles is impractical.

"Brother Wang, you forgot I still have a live crocodile egg on me."

Cheng Xiaoxiao’s eyes gleamed, luckily she was clever enough to keep one, now was the time for it to be of great use.

This was the crocodiles’ only remaining egg, they would surely hunt down the person carrying it relentlessly.

Wang Dao suddenly realized, recalling the scene of eating roasted eggs earlier.

"Then we’ll go with you."

"It’s okay, I can manage alone."

"No, you can’t handle it by yourself, what if something happens and there’s no one to rescue you?"

Wang Dao was resolute, refusing to back down no matter what.

He treasured his life, yet he also had the thought of utilizing the other person, but with such a righteous brother, how could he retreat? If he abandons others and runs away at the sight of trouble, how could he continue cultivating? Who among the brothers on the peak would still be willing to follow him?

At least he was a squad leader.

Whether for reputation or the essence of it, he couldn’t retreat.

Stumbling through the forest, the group was getting closer and closer to the crocodile horde.

They clashed briefly several times with the crocodiles at the front, finding it increasingly difficult to shake them off.

Cheng Xiaoxiao saw the determined expressions in their eyes, gritted her teeth, and agreed, "Alright then!"

In the midst of conversation, one person’s long knife was bitten off by a crocodile, and their body was flung away.

Wang Dao immediately flew forward to rescue that person, and Cheng Xiaoxiao quickly stepped up to fend off the crocodile, while the others kept watch.

Even in this dangerous escape, they had some tacit understanding, with clearly defined roles.

Cheng Xiaoxiao dragged her long sword across the ground, sending dirt, rocks, and dead leaves flying into the air to obstruct the crocodile’s sight.

She quickly sidestepped and slashed her sword forward, cutting the crocodile’s mouth while almost being swatted away by its tail.

With no time to dodge, she could only roll onto the crocodile’s back.

The hardness caused her whole body to ache.

In an instant, she grasped an old fire dagger and stabbed it hard into the crocodile’s back.

Despite Cheng Xiaoxiao’s strength and the sharpness of the dagger, it only went in a fraction of an inch, unable to penetrate any further.

This crocodile skin is unbelievably tough, almost like an iron wall.

Unable to shake Cheng Xiaoxiao off in its fury, the crocodile began rolling on the ground.

Frightened, Cheng Xiaoxiao quickly jumped up.

Big brother, are you in the wrong scene?

This is a twist in the water, your best performance should be underwater, how can you misuse it on land?

It’s completely out of line.

Before she landed, a crocodile opened its bloodthirsty maw, waiting for her leap into its trap.

She stepped on the crocodile’s upper jaw, narrowly avoiding it, and left some dry ice in its wide-open mouth.

A puff of white smoke instantly rose from between the crocodile’s jaw and teeth.

Before she could steady herself on the ground, two tails swept toward her horizontally.

"What the hell."

Will it ever end?

Looking around, she realized she had fallen into the midst of the crocodile horde.

Every step felt like walking on a tightrope, ready to become a crocodile’s dinner at any moment.

Seeing her in trouble, the others prepared to rush in. Cheng Xiaoxiao urgently shouted.

"Brother Wang, you guys wait at the left path, it’ll divert some of the crocodiles’ attention, so they don’t just chase the main group. I’ll break free and join you in fifteen minutes."

Then she added, "Don’t worry, I’ll be fine. I still have the life-saving trump card my master left me."

The dozen of them were initially unsure, but hearing this, they exchanged glances and decided to retreat.

Before leaving, Wang Dao shouted loudly, "It’s hard for me, Wang Dao, to find a brother. Don’t get yourself wrecked, kid."

Obviously words of concern, yet Cheng Xiaoxiao felt the urge to rush over and punch him.

Is that how you show care?

Even if annoyed, she had to accept it, casually responding, "Don’t worry, I’m still so young, even if I get wrecked, it’ll be after you."

Hearing her defiant and lively retort, Wang Dao felt quite relieved.

"Retreat! We can’t hold back our little brother."

With crisp movements, they quickly withdrew to the left forest.

Immediately, some crocodiles rushed after them, pursuing closely behind.

That was just a small part; most of the crocodiles were still locked in battle with Cheng Xiaoxiao.

She danced among the crocodiles, narrowly escaping danger several times. Seeing the dozen of them vanish into the forest, she unhesitatingly took out two Soldier’s Shovels, dual-wielding them.

"Back’s hard, huh? I’ll cut you to pieces."

Sure enough, once she switched to using the Soldier’s Shovels, the effect was immediate.

A shovel strike pierced through, mangling flesh.

A shovel swipe cut across the crocodile’s mouth, slicing off half of it.

A shovel slap flipped a smaller crocodile, exposing its pale white belly.

Such a golden opportunity, how could she miss it?

Turning sideways, she held the shovel against the pressing claws, while simultaneously receiving a tail swipe from another crocodile.

In her effort to evade, her grip was loosened by the crocodile’s tail shaking, her arm lightly scratched by scales, narrowly avoiding the crocodile’s pincer attack.

With a backflip, she quickly retreated, changing direction to charge at the small crocodile.

She was originally feinting, otherwise, she wouldn’t risk attracting the crocodile to achieve her aims.