Fleeing Famine Without Panic: The Whole Family of Big Shots Is Busy Farming

Xu Yue, a six-year-old girl, transmigrates into the body of a child in the Great Qing Kingdom during a time of severe drought and political chaos. Her new family is in dire straits, living in a dilapidated hut with almost no food. Her father, Xu Da, is a cultivator who has lost his Golden Core and is reduced to a helpless, pampered state. Her mother, Wang Shi, is a reincarnated SSS-level general from a futuristic cosmic federation, bringing military discipline and survival skills to the household. Her elder brother, Xu Dalan, suffers from a violent condition triggered by blood, turning him into a feral beast, while her eight-year-old sister, Xu Erniang, is a light mage who speaks in strange, archaic terms. The family must navigate starvation, natural disaster, and societal collapse.

The story begins with the family struggling to survive the drought in Yangjiao Village. Xu Yue, using her mature mindset, takes on a protective role despite her young body. The family learns from a dying neighbor that the empire is fracturing, with warlords rising and barbarian tribes attacking the borders. The local government has abandoned its duties, leaving the common people to perish. Wang Shi, recognizing the imminent threat of the refugee armies and the vagrant Red Turban forces, decides the family must flee into the mountains to survive. She takes charge, organizing the household with military precision, while Xu Da attempts to maintain a facade of authority despite his lack of practical skills.

As they escape, the family witnesses the brutality of the vagrant army, which massacres the inhabitants of Changyi County. This event solidifies Wang Shi’s resolve to keep her children away from the horrors of war. During their flight, they encounter a group of desperate refugees from Dawang Village. Xu Da uses his social skills to integrate the Xu family into this larger group, believing that numbers provide safety. However, Xu Yue detects a group of cannibals within the refugee camp, identified by their healthy appearance despite the famine and their predatory gaze. When Xu Dalan attacks one of the cannibals, the tension escalates, and the Xu family decides to separate from the main group to avoid conflict.

The family, now leading the Dawang Village refugees, searches for a water source in the mountains. Wang Shi’s leadership proves crucial as she manages resources and protects the children. The journey is grueling, with the refugees suffering from thirst and exhaustion. Along the way, Xu Yue bonds with her siblings, teaching Xu Dalan to speak and helping Xu Erniang with her magic. The family dynamic shifts as they rely on each other’s unique abilities: Wang Shi’s combat skills, Xu Da’s divination and social maneuvering, and the children’s adaptability. They reach a mountain pond, only to find it already occupied by another group of refugees, leading to a tense standoff.

The narrative highlights the harsh realities of the era, where human life is cheap and survival is the primary goal. Xu Yue’s internal monologue reflects her frustration with the primitive conditions but also her determination to protect her family. The story sets the stage for further conflicts as the family navigates the dangerous landscape, facing threats from both human enemies and the unforgiving natural environment. The transmigration of multiple family members with diverse backgrounds creates a unique dynamic, blending cultivation, magic, and futuristic military tactics in a historical fantasy setting.

As the chapter concludes, the Xu family and the Dawang Village refugees are at a critical juncture. The presence of the cannibals and the occupied water source pose immediate threats. Wang Shi’s experience as a general prepares her for potential conflicts, while Xu Da’s divination attempts to guide their next move. Xu Yue, though young, plays a pivotal role in maintaining family cohesion and alerting them to dangers. The story emphasizes themes of survival, family loyalty, and the adaptation of individuals from different worlds to a shared fate in a chaotic historical setting.