Quick Transmigration: My System is a Big Liar

Hearing Chu Qing's teasing voice, Qin Jing blushed instantly and fled in panic.

Chu Qing watched his hurried retreating figure and laughed, scolding, "Coward."

She thought she could... but in the end, it was all for nothing.

Chu Qing was worried that Xie Qi wouldn't be used to life at the mountain stronghold, so he asked Yang Yue and Ze Yi to take good care of him. But to everyone's surprise, Xie Qi was like a fish in a river once he entered the stronghold, completely at ease and without the slightest bit of restraint.

He practiced martial arts with everyone every day, went hunting in the mountains, and chatted with everyone in his spare time. He was very used to this kind of life and didn't seem to be restrained at all. Obviously, Chu Qing was overthinking it.

Ruyan and the others are also adapting little by little. Although the process is bumpy, they are all trying their best to adapt, and the results are not bad.

Chen Pingsheng's head appeared on the city gate of Qingyang City early in the morning. After a brief period of panic, the people cheered and wept with joy when they saw the face clearly. They knelt down and kowtowed, saying that God had opened his eyes and the evil man had finally received his retribution.

Chen Pingsheng's death caused Lord Chen to be devastated and nearly faint. After waking up, he repeatedly wrote to the emperor of Beixiang, begging him to send troops to suppress the bandits and restore peace to the people. Unsurprisingly, his proposal was rejected by the emperor.

The bandits of Jitou Mountain were no ordinary bandits. Three countries had tried to suppress them many times, but each time they returned empty-handed. Going again would only be a waste of time and money.

Lord Chen was extremely disappointed, but there was nothing he could do. He knew that even if the emperor sent troops, he could not avenge his family, but he had to find a place to vent his anger.

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The days quickly passed until the end of July. Qin Jing's poison had been cured, and he had recovered most of his health. It was time for them to descend the mountain.

A few days ago, Aunt Chu led a group of people to Xiling Kingdom to handle some matters. They would meet in Jingzhou, Dongyuan Kingdom.

Under the repeated instructions of Chu's mother, Chu Qing and Qin Jing boarded the carriage, accompanied by Bai Lu, Gu Yu, Shu Mo, Chu Mu, Song Jingyuan, Xie Qi, and several others.

Chu Qing hadn't originally planned to bring Bai Lu and Gu Yu, but he couldn't resist the two girls' persistent pleading and had no choice but to agree.

Xie Qi's idea was impromptu. He found Chu Qing the day before they were to set off, wanting to go down the mountain together to inquire about the Weiyuan Escort Agency.

Knowing Xie Qi valued loyalty and integrity, Chu Qing agreed without hesitation.

Their first stop was the nearest kingdom, Beixiang, Silver Moon City.

Li Nian, the younger brother of the city lord of Silvermoon City, relied on his elder brother, the city lord, to forcibly abduct women. In just a few years, dozens of girls were defiled by him.

If anyone disobeys, he will try his best to repay them, even at the cost of driving their families to ruin.

The youngest girl he violated was only thirteen years old, and the oldest was only eighteen.

Out of respect for the city lord, the local officials could only turn a blind eye and pretend not to see it.

There was once a newly arrived official who disapproved of Li Nian's behavior. After getting drunk, he spoke his mind on the spot. Unexpectedly, the next day, the official was found dead in the outhouse by his servants. The coroner determined that his death was due to an accidental fall while intoxicated.

Everyone knows in their hearts that it couldn't have been an accident.

From then on, the officials of Silvermoon City dared not utter a word.

When the group arrived at the gate of Silvermoon City, they found a long queue. At the front of the queue, a soldier was punching and kicking an old man, while the soldiers around him were laughing and shouting encouragement.

Animals.

Chu Mu couldn't stand it and wanted to step forward to help, but Xie Qi grabbed him.

Chu Mu exclaimed excitedly, "Let go!"

Xie Qi kindly advised, "Going forward now will do no good at all. Not only will you not be able to save the old man, but you will also cause trouble for everyone."

Chu Mu clenched his fists tightly and said angrily, "Then what do you suggest we do? We can't just stand by and watch the old man be beaten to death!"

"We can only watch now, there's no other way. We have to endure it even if we can't stand it." Xie Qi was also very angry, but he understood the principle that the common people cannot fight against the officials. Ordinary people like them could not win against the government. A head-on confrontation would only bring trouble to themselves and others.

Chu Qing agreed with Xie Qi's words, lifted the carriage curtain, looked at Chu Mu and said, "Xie Qi is right. There are too many injustices in the world. Sometimes you have to endure them even if you can't. If you want to stand up for them, you must first ensure your own safety."

"If you act rashly, not only will you fail to save anyone, but you'll also get yourself killed. If Xie Qi hadn't stopped you, where would you be right now?"

Chu Mu then realized what had happened, and lowered his head in shame. It wasn't the first time he had gone down the mountain, yet he still made the same mistake.

If Xie Qi hadn't stopped him, they would probably have already started fighting. There are only two possible outcomes: either he wins, causing everyone to run away, or he loses, gets arrested, and waits for someone to rescue him.

Regardless of the outcome, it will be disadvantageous for them who are on a mission.

"Cousin, I was wrong. I shouldn't have acted so impulsively."

Chu Qing didn't blame him, knowing that his personality was like his second uncle's—impulsive and often acting before speaking. "Next time you encounter something like this, think about it first. If Yang Yue and Jing Yuan were in this situation, what would they do? What would you do? What would be the best solution right now?"

Chu Mu pondered the meaning behind her words, and after a while, he nodded and replied, "I understand, cousin."

The old man was beaten half to death by the soldiers and dragged away.

After about half an hour, they finally made it to the city gate.

Four soldiers stared at them greedily and shouted arrogantly, "If you want to enter the city, it'll cost one hundred coins per person and one silver coin for a carriage."

Those behind Chu Qing and his group were clearly shocked by the price, exclaiming, "So expensive?"

"You poor wretch, if you think it's too expensive, don't come into the city. Do you really think just anyone can enter Silvermoon City?" the soldier said disdainfully.

Chu Qing frowned. The entrance fee to other towns was at most a few coins, but in Silver Moon City it was more than ten times that amount.

This Lord Li's greed surpasses even that of his brother; it's time to replace him.

Seeing that Chu Qing didn't speak, Song Jingyuan took out some silver from his purse. There were eight of them in total, in two carriages, and the entrance fee alone would cost nearly three taels of silver.

Once the soldiers accepted the money, the obstacle blocking the road was removed.

Chu Qing and his group entered the city smoothly. Their pre-prepared identity documents were not even needed; they were all settled with money.

The carriage arrived at the busiest street in Silvermoon City, where a constant stream of hawking cries and bargaining noises filled the air.

Lifting the carriage curtain, a spacious and impressive inn comes into view.

The No. 1 building under heaven.

The entrance to the inn was bustling with people.