Chapter 373 Sweet Potato Vine

"Okay, let's go!" Chu Ci waved his hand and said loudly. His voice was firm and powerful, as if it had the power to penetrate people's hearts.

Following Chu Ci's order, everyone marched towards Cuiliu Village like arrows from a bow.

Their steps were neat and powerful, each step was filled with determination to move forward, and the dust they raised spread behind them.

However, everyone is timid, and the closer they get to Cuiliu Village, the louder the tiger's roar becomes.

The roars were like thunder exploding in the ears, which was frightening.

The originally excited mood was gradually replaced by uneasiness, and beads of sweat began to appear on the forehead.

At this moment, a ragged man suddenly stumbled towards them. "Save me, save me—"

He shouted at the top of his lungs, his voice filled with fear and despair.

Shan Yufeng, who was at the front, quickly drew out his sword, with a look of alertness and eyes as sharp as a hawk, staring at the man who was stumbling towards him, his hand holding the sword trembling slightly.

Chu Ci quickly raised the crossbow on his arm, leaned forward, and looked calm and prepared to respond.

Seeing this, the yamen runners quickly drew their swords and stood in front and behind in tacit coordination, with tense expressions and ready for battle.

Seeing this, the visitor immediately shouted at the top of his lungs: "Save me! I'm not a thief! Those thieves are in the village. And that ferocious tiger is also raised by those thieves!"

"What? Are you crazy? There is actually someone raising a tiger?" Upon hearing this, a yamen runner widened his eyes, his face full of disbelief, and shouted in surprise.

Shan Yufeng thought for a moment, his eyes revealing decisiveness and determination, and he immediately said: "Save him!"

Hearing Shan Yufeng's order, the two guards in front did not hesitate and quickly ran towards the person in front.

The others quickly filled the gap, their movements skillful and orderly, following closely behind.

They walked with steady steps and focused expressions, paying attention to the movements around them.

As he approached the person asking for help, a tall yamen runner stretched out his strong arm to support him to prevent him from falling due to weakness.

The others quickly formed a protective circle and vigilantly observed the surroundings.

However, no one expected that after being rescued, the man did not tell others about the danger in the village, but blurted out: "I'm hungry, is there anything to eat?"

Shan Yufeng was immediately furious when he heard this. "Is this the time to be thinking about food? Why don't you tell me what's going on in the village?"

His face was full of anger and his voice unconsciously rose a few degrees.

Unexpectedly, Chu Ci quickly took out a steamed bun from somewhere and stuffed it into the man's hand: "Here, eat it quickly, and tell me when you're done." There was a hint of anxiety and pity in her eyes.

"Princess..." Seeing this, everyone showed expressions of disapproval and stared at Chu Ci closely.

However, in just this short moment, the man had swallowed a large steamed bun in no time, without even having time to chew it carefully.

After finishing the steamed bun, the man didn't hesitate at all, panting and saying, "I'm sorry, the tiger followed me. But I can't die. I still have something important to entrust to someone."

Shan Yufeng became even more furious upon hearing this. Veins popped out on his forehead and he shouted, "You are simply joking! What is more important than human life?"

Even Chu Ci's eyes looked sinister when she saw people coming. Her originally calm expression was now filled with blame and questioning.

The other party carefully took out a sprouted sweet potato from his chest, held it in front of Chu Ci and the others, and asked in a trembling voice: "Do you recognize this thing?"

"Sweet potatoes?" Chu Ci had originally planned to take out the sweet potatoes that he had carefully stored in his space and distribute them to everyone for planting next spring, hoping to increase grain production and thus improve everyone's lives. He didn't expect to see them here.

"Where did this come from?" She frowned and asked in confusion.

The other party did not answer Chu Ci's question at all. When Chu Ci blurted out the name of sweet potato, his eyes immediately lit up and he asked eagerly: "Madam, since you know sweet potatoes, do you know how to grow them?"

"I know a little bit." Chu Ci didn't finish his words, but even so, these words sounded like heavenly music to the other party's ears.

The other party was so excited that he almost knelt down, and said in a trembling voice: "Then these sweet potato seedlings will be handed over to Madam. Thank you, Madam. If you can use this to help everyone grow sweet potatoes and solve their food and clothing problems, Madam will be a great benefactor to everyone in the Great Zhou!"

After saying that, he solemnly handed the sprouted, wrinkled sweet potato in his hand to Chu Ci, then turned around and stood up to leave.

Seeing this, Chu Ci quickly shouted, "Stop him!"

The man became anxious, his face flushed red, and he shouted, "Madam, those people are coming for me. If I stay here, it will definitely cause you more trouble. I must leave."

Chu Ci frowned and said seriously, "You're going to leave and die? This princess will never allow that! It's not easy for Shan County Lieutenant and his men to rush all the way to save people. How can we let your recklessness ruin everything?"

Her gaze was firm and sharp, making people dare not look directly at her.

Shan Yufeng didn't know why Chu Ci suddenly changed her attitude, but he knew she must have some considerations, so he didn't refuse her face and nodded with Zheng Zhong: "This county lieutenant will not allow himself to watch someone die without helping."

"Besides, you are the only one who knows that the tiger is being raised by someone. This county lieutenant will never allow you to leave."

"I...you..." The man was still racking his brains to think of a reason to convince Chu Ci and the others.

Then they heard the roars of tigers getting closer and closer. The sound was like muffled thunder, which made people terrified.

Then Chu Ci and the others saw a huge yellow figure running towards them like lightning.

"Go, go quickly--" the man shouted at the top of his lungs, his face pale and his body shaking uncontrollably.

He had seen too many people being bitten to death by the beasts, and those tragic scenes kept appearing in his mind, so he tried his best to get Chu Ci and the others to leave.

But they forgot that at such a close distance, escape was no longer realistic. At this moment, everyone's heartbeat was rapidly accelerating, as if it was about to jump out of their throat.

"alert--"

"Protect this gentleman!"

Almost at the same time, the voices of Chu Ci and Shan Yu Feng also sounded, firm and powerful.

There was no trace of retreat or fear in their eyes, only determination and responsibility.

Then Shan Yufeng was ready to rush forward and fight desperately, but was quickly stopped by Chu Ci.

"Don't be impulsive, there is someone behind the tiger, and it's not just one person. Use medicine!" Chu Ci's voice was hurried and calm, his eyes fixed on the back of the tiger, observing those looming figures.

Shanyu Feng was not a reckless person. He followed Chu Ci's gaze and immediately understood the clue.

He quickly took the antidote from Chu Ci's hand, took out a pill and threw it into his mouth. "Everyone be careful, take the antidote first just in case!" He shouted loudly, while handing the antidote to the people around him.