The male supporting character was actually myself.

"What was that sound?" Zhang Xiyue had just made a small nest out of straw, intending to warm herself up and rest for a while, when the sudden cracking sound startled her and made her jump up.

When I saw the broken clay pot in the corner of the courtyard wall, which had just been smashed and still had fresh slag showing, I was furious!

"Damn stray cat, if I catch it I'll tear it to pieces!" The courtyard wall was empty, so she naturally assumed it was the noise made by a passing stray cat, and she was a little worried that it might attract those lowly humans with dogs searching everywhere.

She couldn't rest for the time being, so she peeked out through the crack in the door.

If there is any movement from people or dogs, then another round of running away will begin.

"Woof woof woof!" Sure enough, the sudden sound in the silence startled the large dogs that were searching around, and one dog barked in the direction of the sound, which was quickly echoed by the other dogs around.

The crowd stirred, their footsteps echoing as they rushed toward the courtyard where Zhang Xiyue was hiding.

"Over here! I think the noise is coming from the old courtyard!"

"It would be best if it were that little monster, caught and burned to death quickly, this is causing panic, even my mother is afraid to go out."

"Damn it, what kind of trouble did Zhuxia Town commit to end up with this thing!"

"It's not that Zhuxia Town committed the sins, but rather that the sins were committed by the rich and heartless!"

"That's right. The concubine gave birth to a wicked child, which caused fear and anxiety in the town. The Wu family, on the other hand, didn't have to worry. They had high walls and many skilled guards protecting them. It was the common people who suffered."

"It's strange, even if it's a reincarnated demon, it's just a newborn baby, so how come so many guards couldn't catch it?"

"Haven't you heard that monsters can bewitch people?"

"Once you find it, don't get close. First, use chicken blood to dispel the evil spirits..."

…………

Hearing the approaching footsteps and voices, Zhang Xiyue turned pale with anger and could only continue to flee.

"Sure enough, there are footprints here! The monster couldn't have gone far, let's split up and chase after her!" The group, who had arrived a step behind with their protagonist aura shining brightly, split up to search, but none of them went in the direction she had fled.

Even so, she was exhausted.

She didn't even have a warm coat on, and hadn't been able to rest since last night. Zhang Xiyue felt she was about to collapse.

She missed the carefree days in the Marshal's Mansion, and compared to that, she missed Xiao Jiangchen, who had a discerning eye, even more. Who else but him would cherish and pamper her?

"Emmm... there's only one hour left in the mission countdown, why hasn't my host arrived yet?" The little white cat glanced at the script in a spare moment. It seemed that the script team was worried that the female lead would die again in despair, so they forcibly arranged for the best male supporting character to come online to save the day.

The task given was to take Zhang Xiyue away within a certain time, which shows they are really desperate.

The subsequent plot was not much different. In order to appease the best supporting actor, the female lead was made to behave for a while, pretending to cooperate and help him fight evil and get rid of a lot of bad guys. But when her strength returned to its peak, she started to go back to her old ways.

"Pah!" The fluffy dumpling spat after reading it. "Do they really think they can keep my host by just issuing tasks? The script team is too stubborn. That's Commander Xiao, tall, handsome, rich, and powerful. Are they stupid to always arrange for the female lead to flirt with other men right under his nose?"

Despite its complaints, it is now particularly worried that its host won't be able to get there in time.

After all, Zhuxia Town is quite far from Yongning City, and it's really inconvenient for the host to rush over here to help...

"Clang clang clang!"

As it was thinking, it suddenly heard a series of urgent bell ringing coming from the center of the town.

Jiang Chen, dressed in a military uniform, sat imposingly in the town's central square, with two rows of soldiers carrying rifles standing neatly beside him, in addition to his adjutant Guo who was delivering the message.

"I was unaware of General Xiao's arrival and have not been able to greet you properly. I hope you will forgive me!" The Wu family compound was in complete chaos. Before they could find the monster, they heard that General Xiao had led his troops to surround Zhuxia Town. As the part-time town mayor, Master Wu rushed over to greet him.

The town still maintains its old tradition of ringing a bell to gather people for important events.

Sure enough, the ringing of the bell quickly gathered the crowd.

Seeing that almost everyone had arrived and the square was bustling with activity, with many burly men holding dogs, Jiang Chen exchanged a few polite words with Master Wu and got straight to the point, "I saw bloodstains flying all over the town, and Master Wu also seemed to be carrying some evil aura. Has something strange happened at your residence?"

Mr. Wu was so busy that he was practically running around on his feet. Hearing that Commander Xiao had suddenly arrived in town, he was already wondering why this man would be interested in strolling around this remote town. When he heard what he said, his face immediately turned pale.

"General, you may not know this..." He was uneasy, unsure of how to explain.

Being reborn as a monster is not a good omen!

Zhuxia Town is located in a remote area and is under this man's jurisdiction. If he were to take his anger out on the Wu family and the entire town, they would be in trouble!

"Host!" The little white cat came bounding over with an arrogant gait, then snuggled into its host's arms, purring affectionately. "I was worried you wouldn't make it in time for the mission, but I didn't expect my host to be so swift and arrive so right on time! You're so fast!"

Jiang Chen: ...

"The female lead has been through a lot, and she's almost exhausted and is hiding in a haystack on the edge of town. When are we going to arrest her?"

He flicked the little white cat on the forehead to signal it to calm down.

“Master Wu, there’s no need to hide it, I already know.” Jiang Chen glanced at the townspeople whispering amongst themselves, stood up, and tapped the table a few times with his riding crop, instantly silencing the noisy square.

In the past few years, there were wars everywhere. The people were terrified of the generals who held military power. When they saw him about to speak, they would all lower their heads and not dare to breathe loudly.

"Zhuxia Town is a place of outstanding people and abundant resources. The Wu family has been blessed by their ancestors and their descendants are prosperous. So much so that even monsters have set their sights on stealing the Wu family's fortune by substituting a cat for a prince."

But that monster, despite all its calculations, did not foresee that Heaven would not spare it.

If I'm not mistaken, the monster possessed the fetus's body, plotting to wreak havoc, but its scheme was thwarted by accidental witnessing. It was precisely because the Wu clan was protected by their ancestors that they were spared from the monster's wrath!

Jiang Chen deliberately found a reasonable excuse for the Wu family; otherwise, wouldn't Zhang Xiyue's wanton harming people in this superstitious era implicate a good family?

Regardless of whether there are loopholes or not, as long as it is what he, a high-ranking and powerful commander, says, no one dares to question it.

Especially the innocent concubine of the Wu family, who not only lost her unborn child but also had to bear the blame for the family's misfortune, it was really too unfair to her.

Upon hearing the commander's words, Master Wu burst into tears and knelt down immediately. "Commander, you are wise! The Wu family has attracted the reincarnation of a demon and suffered this calamity... We have truly failed our fellow villagers!"

People in this era tend to overthink everything and interpret it as superstition.

Without a reasonable explanation, if Zhuxia Town encounters a natural disaster or a poor harvest, or if someone in the family has a rare event, or even if an old sow doesn't give birth, it could all be blamed on the reincarnation of a monster from the Wu family.

The commander's powerful words saved the entire family's lives!

"Hey, that's not right." To make the act more convincing, Jiang Chen quickly helped him up and said loudly, "The bad ones are the monsters that steal lives and fortunes! Fortunately, I noticed something amiss in my jurisdiction by observing the stars at night and rushed over to deal with this matter."

Everyone, there's no need to worry or be afraid. Today, I will capture the monster and bring it back to Yongning City to seal it away, ensuring it will never again escape and harm the people.

The people of Zhuxia Town are simple and honest, and live and work in peace and contentment; their lives will not be affected.

The townspeople, who had been on edge, breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this, and their admiration for the commander-in-chief grew even stronger.

I only knew that Commander Xiao was invincible in battle, but now I know that he was so good at divination that he could even predict the appearance of monsters in his territory. He was truly a god!

In addition, the soldiers Jiang Chen brought, carrying guns, were imposing and had strong firepower, which made people feel genuinely safe. They all praised the commander for his thoughtfulness and concern for the people's urgent needs.

Others rushed forward to comfort Master Wu, saying that the commander had said the monster had come to cause trouble because it had its eye on the family's property, and that the family had also lost a granddaughter in this incident, making them victims as well.

With everyone working together to help the commander capture the monster, the town was at peace.

Seeing that there was still some time left on the countdown, Jiang Chen gave the concubine who had lost her beloved daughter some gold and silver items as a reward, and said some auspicious words to prevent the Wu family from neglecting her.

After calming everyone down, he used the excuse that the monster was ferocious and to avoid any casualties among the people, he personally led his adjutant Guo, guided by the little white cat, straight to the place where Zhang Xiyue was hiding.

"Waaah... It's so cold, and I'm so hungry!" The female protagonist, Zhang Xiyue, was huddled in a pile of dry straw to keep warm, but it wasn't springtime yet, and the cold wind made the straw nest, with its many cracks, feel chilly to the bone.

She remembered Xiao Jiangchen's kindness and covered her mouth with her hand, sobbing softly.

Shivering from the cold, Zhang Xiyue suddenly heard footsteps nearby and immediately held her breath, not daring to breathe.

"The female lead is having a tough time." Jiang Chen told his adjutant Guo to wait in the distance, and as he walked, he complained to the little white cat crouching on his shoulder with its hands tucked in its sleeves, "The scriptwriting team definitely can't come up with anything new. We've got this one in the bag."

The fluffy little ball shook its big, furry ears and immediately perked up. "Host, you have another great idea?"

He gave a sly smile and nodded. "Let's offer help when it's most needed. Zhang Xiyue isn't very bright and is easily fooled. As long as the main system doesn't issue random tasks, she won't be able to cause trouble soon!"

The little white cat flipped through the script again to make sure she wouldn't cause any trouble for a while. She licked her paws and meowed excitedly, "As expected of the host I chose, a series of actions as fierce as a tiger will definitely fool her!"

"Xiyue, are you here? I've come to take you home." Jiang Chen cleared his throat and called out to the haystack, "Don't worry, I've got those ignorant townspeople under control. No one can hurt you."

Chapter Twenty-Seven: Do You Still Remember the Spirit Summoning Cauldron?

"Wah!" Upon hearing the familiar voice, Zhang Xiyue couldn't help but burst into tears.

She cried as she dragged her naked body out of the thatched hut, her baby hair sticking up with a few straws, looking utterly miserable.

Seeing this, the little white cat curled its lips in disgust and said, "She's even fallen so low that she can't even afford a bitter tea leaf. If it weren't for the script team's favorite daughter having a halo and being able to summon the best supporting actor to bail her out at any time, I, the cat, could torture her eight hundred times a day!"

Although the task was simple—just take Zhang Xiyue back and nurse her back to health—Jiang Chen, for the sake of the subsequent plan, still feigned concern and hurriedly took off her cloak to put it on her, her eyes filled with worry. "What happened? I heard something happened at home and rushed back, only to find you already..."

It's all my fault; I've made you suffer!

Upon hearing this, Zhang Xiyue, who was already cold, hungry, and aggrieved, cried even harder.

She pounded Xiao Jiangchen's chest with her small fists and cried, "It's all your fault! It's all your fault! A dignified commander like you can't even judge the quality of his servants, and they poisoned me and killed me!"

"Yue!" The fluffy dumpling clutched its neck and pretended to vomit. "Hurry up and find a way to seal this thing away so it can never be reincarnated. I'm so fed up with all this nonsense."

Jiang Chen's cloak was far too big for Zhang Xiyue, who was still an infant. He had no choice but to squat down and patiently wrap the cloak around her layer by layer, while also tightly binding it with a belt. At first glance, it looked almost like she was tied up.

"It's too cold. You'll easily get sick if you stay like this." After securing him tightly to make sure he could fool everyone, he added, "Just make do for now. It'll be warmer in the car."

Wrapped tightly in a cloak that carried the faint woody scent of Xiao Jiangchen, Zhang Xiyue felt the warmth and comfort of the soft, high-quality fabric. She pressed her head against his chest, her eyes filled with tears and a pitiful expression, and asked, "Who exactly harmed me? Have you found out?"

Upon hearing this question, the tender concern on Jiang Chen's face gradually cooled, and he stared at her with icy eyes, remaining silent.

Having witnessed his madness, Zhang Xiyue felt a shiver run down her spine for no apparent reason.

"Why are you looking at me like that?"

"You're still asking me?" He narrowed his eyes, his tone full of resentment. "I'm busy finding the whereabouts of Daoist Lingquan, what are you doing?"

Depraved images flashed through her mind, and Zhang Xiyue felt guilty, hanging her head and remaining silent.

"I told you you can only be mine!" Jiang Chen reached out and grabbed her neck, forcibly turning her face towards him. Staring into her eyes, he said, word by word, "But you cheated on me with those men! You even caused several wild men to poison each other to death in a fight over you, and I had to travel thousands of miles to find your reincarnation!"

He can switch between caring and pitying and crazy mode with ease, even startling the little white cat.

"Oh! Host, are you alright?" It stepped forward and touched the host's forehead with its little paw. Finding the temperature normal, it said with concern, "We're almost done, okay? At worst, let the bad guys harm a few people."

Forget mission worlds, there are good people and bad people everywhere. How could you possibly stop them all? Don't let yourself get a mental breakdown trying to stop some jerk protagonist..."

The fluffy dumpling was still babbling on and on, and if it weren't for the need to maintain her persona, Jiang Chen would have liked to give it another good whack on the head.

Silly cat, that's clearly acting!

Why is this involving mental state?

Looking at his eyes, which were full of anger yet still restrained, Zhang Xiyue swallowed back the words she wanted to say in defense, such as, "They're just ordinary people, just playing around. I won't take it seriously..."

She wasn't particularly distressed or afraid of Xiao Jiangchen; for Zhang Xiyue, her biggest fear at that moment was death.

The wounds to the soul cannot be healed, and the more one reincarnates, the weaker one becomes.