Saving System: Calm Down, My Fleeing Host!-Chapter 38: The Fake Master

"How could this be? The level of this world is not high. There shouldn’t be anyone who can see that the soul and the body belong to different people. Even if there are a few reclusive masters, they would be honored guests of the Imperial Family, how could they be in this remote mountain monastery? Besides... if I were so easily seen through, I wouldn’t be able to survive in the system world."

The system was a little proud, recalling that it once reached Level Four.

Cheng Xiaoxiao said happily, "Then it’s not a big deal."

"I can’t guarantee completely, though, since I’m low on energy right now," the system lamented. It was pitiful to be without energy.

"Never mind, just try to conceal yourself as much as possible to avoid being discovered. As for me, I’ll just hope for the best."

Cheng Xiaoxiao lamented.

At this moment, a beautiful youth with red lips and white teeth followed behind the young monk. His features were clear and elegant, exuding an air of nobility. The youth wasn’t wearing a monk’s robe, but a plain white outfit instead, with a folding fan in hand, exuding a carefree demeanor.

People were now thinking in their minds, which Aristocratic Family did this graceful young man come from? His face was like peach blossoms, gentle as jade. His eyes were as clear as crystal immersed in water, with slightly upturned corners that made him appear charming and dashing.

The young monk said, "Master Uncle has arrived."

This snapped a few people back to reality from their wandering thoughts.

Unbelievable?

Was this Master Liao Ming’s disciple? Could there be a mix-up, a swap, or have they been deceived?

They had heard that Master Liao Ming had reached an ancient age, so how did he have such a young disciple?

They thought...

Being a Master Uncle, isn’t he supposed to be at least forty or fifty? But instead...

Besides being young, the problem was, this youth was too handsome.

At this moment, Cheng Xiaoxiao was frantically filling her mind with comments.

Damn!

What’s going on!

Where did this demon come from!

Someone from T Country?

An oppa from H Country?

A reincarnated fox spirit?

It doesn’t make sense, nor does it fit the plot!

Who has a Master Uncle that looks like this?

Who allowed this, come out, I promise I won’t beat you to death...

This... is too chilling. The gap is too wide. You can’t describe this with just "fresh meat."

How is a big sister supposed to live like this!

As a modern woman, she was once sexy and charming, stunning and elegant, at the forefront of the trend, but now?

Previously, without comparison, there was no harm; she had reconciled with that fact, but this...

Of course, Yanlan was also handsome, but at that time Yanlan was wounded and in a mess; even after recovering, due to his overwhelming presence, she didn’t dare to scrutinize, there was no comparison to be made.

But now it’s different; there is no sense of threat. Instead, it feels like a breath of fresh spring air.

Instantly, Cheng Xiaoxiao felt buried in the dust, unable to even get up.

"77, can you make me a bit prettier? Otherwise, I don’t have the courage to speak."

The system had not expected this either, believing an old monk would appear, but instead came a beautiful youth. This time the host was severely struck.

"The host should work hard on the tasks, and it will all come."

"Haha!"

As soon as the youth entered, he scrutinized Cheng Xiaoxiao.

Cheng Xiaoxiao felt inexplicably guilty under his gaze, with no more thoughts of admiring handsome men.

The youth sat on a cushion at the center of the room, inquisitively asking, "Is this the female benefactor troubled by nightmares?"

Cheng Xiaoxiao steadied her mind and answered, "Yes, I wonder if Master Jing Yuan could help dispel the confusion?"

Jing Yuan looked for a long time but found nothing amiss; the young woman didn’t seem like someone with a short life, nor was she entangled by Evil Qi.

He then took out an ancient bell, weathered and worn. Although he had been there for several minutes, the Mixed Element Bell hadn’t given any indication!

When Jing Yuan brought the Mixed Element Bell closer to Cheng Xiaoxiao, suddenly, the bell emitted a slight white glow.

Jing Yuan’s eyes lit up; there was indeed something strange going on.

At this moment, everyone noticed that the bell was glowing. Could she really be possessed?

While everyone was speculating endlessly, Jing Yuan mumbled to himself, "How could this be? Strange, why is it white light? What does the white light mean? Master didn’t say anything about this!"

Just as he was about to jump up, he suppressed his restless heart and sat back down. Damn, what’s happening?

Stay calm, stay calm, I’m a master now.

It’s also fun without the master around, but this time it’s a real issue; if it were a green light, he would have gone back to fetch the master’s Soul Extinguishing Sword without hesitation, but what does the white light signify?

Should he retrieve the sword or not?

What if it’s a mistake?

Jing Yuan’s thoughts were constantly churning, indecisive.

And at this moment, Cheng Xiaoxiao’s face turned pale.

Damn!

What kind of treasure is this bell, why would it glow near her?

This isn’t scientific...?

"77, what’s happening, he won’t figure anything out, will he?" Cheng Xiaoxiao was about to cry. Observing the youth’s expression, it was obvious he was equally surprised by the bell. That so-called Master Liao Ming must have a few tricks up his sleeves.

Jing Yuan, skeptical, brought the bell even closer to Cheng Xiaoxiao, and its glow became larger and brighter.

"77, think of something!" Cheng Xiaoxiao urged anxiously, "He won’t mistake me for a demon, will he?"

"Host, hold on a moment, I’m currently absorbing energy. The previous energy hasn’t fully been absorbed; I had planned to share it with you, but now I must absorb it first. Once I reach Level Two, I can fully suppress both of our auras."

"It’s okay if I don’t absorb it, just hurry, I’ll hold on first."

Cheng Xiaoxiao forced herself to remain calm, wearing a look of fear, "Master Jing Yuan, is there really something dirty on me? I beg you, please help me."

Tears welled up in Cheng Xiaoxiao’s eyes, and she started to cry! "What should I do, I don’t want to die!"

"Master, please expel the filth, what should I do, am I going to be eaten?"

"Master, please be merciful and save my life, I beg you." With that, she collapsed to the ground.

Mr. Cheng quickly supported his daughter, his heart aching.

Lowly opening his mouth, "Master, I beg you to save my daughter."

"Is it done yet, hurry up or else we’ll both become monsters." Cheng Xiaoxiao kept urging the system in her mind.

Jing Yuan was stunned by Cheng Xiaoxiao’s sudden shift. How did she change faces so quickly?

This young girl, earlier when she saw him, was clearly infatuated, then she pretended to be calm, and then she became terrified and helpless, pitifully begging for help.

Which one is the real her?

Are the village girls all this talented?

He has learned something new!

Though he usually indulges in play, and hadn’t learned much practical skills from his master, his ability to read faces and understand people’s expressions, catching onto underlying malice, was the most basic skill—none of this escaped his eyes.

Even his master couldn’t deny this talent.

Now, could the young girl not have been controlled?

He needed to be cautious.

He didn’t have his master’s skills at exorcising demons or capturing ghosts; what should he do?

So many people were watching him; if he confessed he couldn’t do it, it would disgrace his master.

"Ahem!"

"This female benefactor does face considerable trouble. Expelling the evil spirits won’t be an easy task; forcibly expelling might harm the benefactor’s mind." Jing Yuan said with a mysterious look on his face.

In his heart, he was calculating, trying to bluff his way through; he didn’t have the capability. Should he wait for the master to return?

But who knew where the master was? He might not return for a while.

What a headache...

"It’s ready," the system said happily.

It had finally reached Level Two.

As the system’s words fell in Cheng Xiaoxiao’s mind, the glowing bell suddenly dimmed.