Quick Transmigration: The Carefree Life of a Background Character

The next day, although the heavy rain had stopped, the two decided to stay a little longer because the mountain road was muddy and difficult to walk on, and continue their journey when the mountain road outside was less muddy and easier to walk on.

Anyway, they weren't in a hurry.

Chi Ling went out to scout ahead, while Zi Yue sat idly on the threshold, gazing at a bamboo grove in the distance.

I was still wondering whether I should go over and see if any bamboo shoots had sprouted.

If you have any, dig out a few; the newly grown bamboo shoots are the most tender.

Stir-fried bamboo shoots, stir-fried bamboo shoots with sliced ​​pork, braised bamboo shoots, pickled bamboo shoots with chopped chili peppers, cold bamboo shoot salad, bamboo shoot and chicken soup...

The thought of all the delicious dishes that could be made with bamboo shoots made Ziyue restless.

I had just stood up and hadn't even had a chance to move when I heard Xiao Jiu'er's reminder in my mind.

"Host, host, fifteen people are coming from the southeast. They are bandits from the nearby mountains. They have committed many evils, bullying men and women, and have blood on their hands. Host, charge! Kill them!"

Little Jiu'er clenched her little fists in the space, cheering on her dear host.

Ziyue's brow twitched, then she sat back down in her original spot.

These people delayed her from digging bamboo shoots, do they even know that?! There were so many bamboo shoots there!

A short while later, the sound of horses' hooves and a grating, lewd conversation came from the southeast.

"Boss, I knew it! I saw this beauty yesterday. It rained heavily yesterday, so she would definitely be stuck here. I knew we could catch her here. Luckily we got here quickly."

"Haha, you're really something, kid! You've really done a great job this time!!! Hahahahahaha."

"Hehe, it's all for the boss."

……

You don't even need to see the person; you can tell from their voice that they're sleazy.

Ziyue looked up and saw that the leader had two horses, and there were about ten other people on foot. They were carrying various swords and knives, dressed simply, and their style made them look like bandits or robbers from the nearby mountains.

The lust in those eyes disgusted Ziyue.

"There is such a beauty in the world, she is like a fairy descended to earth. None of the beauties before can compare to her."

"you do not say!"

"Someone, quickly bring the beauty over, don't delay our boss's auspicious wedding night!"

"Hahaha, yes." Several men who looked like underlings laughed arrogantly and headed towards Ziyue after receiving the order.

Ziyue was too lazy to waste words with them; she felt it was an eyesore to even look at such a group of people.

Such a scumbag is a menace if she lives, so it's better to let her do good deeds, as if she's acting on behalf of God.

He pulled out a silenced pistol and within seconds, every shot to the head left only one man, trembling and looking like a coward with shifty eyes. "Where did you come from?" he asked.

"No, please don't kill me, please, please don't kill me, please don't kill me, I'll never do it again, please let me go, please, please." The shifty-eyed man had already collapsed to his knees, his legs weak, and he was incoherently pleading for mercy.

Ziyue asked again, "Where did you come from?"

"Xiongling Mountain".

"How many people in total?"

"In total, in total, I, I don't know either, Grandma. I just joined, really, I'm not lying. There are at least a hundred people, but I don't know the exact number."

The man kowtowed repeatedly, fearing that if he couldn't answer, he would be killed by the beautiful female assassin before him.

What I just saw was absolutely terrifying! His companion was pointed at by that woman with some kind of weapon and died instantly. It's unheard of and unseen before; it's truly horrifying!

"Where is Xiongling Mountain? Which way do I go, and how far is it?"

“If you go 15 li north, you will reach Xiongling Mountain. The mountain road is difficult to travel and takes two hours to travel by horse.”

Ziyue ended his life with a single shot; there was no way she could get any more information out of him anyway.

Just as he put the pistol into his spatial storage and before he could even dispose of the corpses, Chi Ling returned.

Chi Ling's heart tightened when he saw the corpses scattered on the ground. He flew to Zi Yue's side and looked her up and down to make sure she was alright before he felt relieved.

After Ziyue explained the whole story, a murderous glint flashed in Chi Ling's eyes, but it disappeared in the blink of an eye.

Ziyue squeezed his hand, a mischievous smile flashing in her eyes. "Don't worry, I'm fine. Since they've come to provoke us, let's go to Xiongling Mountain and see what they've got."

“Okay.” Chi Ling had no objections whatsoever. Even if Yue’er hadn’t said anything, he would have gone anyway.

The two did not drive a carriage. Chi Ling's lightness skill was excellent, and Zi Yue's speed was not a concern at all when using teleportation skills.

As Chi Ling traveled along, he discovered that Yue'er could keep up with his speed perfectly, without making a sound. He made no attempt to hide the admiration in his eyes and admired the girl even more.

A smile flashed in Ziyue's eyes. Of course, she wouldn't say that what she was doing was teleportation and not lightness skill. But she figured he had misunderstood and just thought it was a special movement technique, or perhaps some kind of more profound and unfathomable top-level lightness skill.

The two men arrived quietly at Xiongling Mountain, approaching the so-called lair of the mountain bandits.

There were more than a dozen people on duty on the mountain, but this was no problem for Ziyue and Chiling.

Ziyue toured the entire bandit hideout and found that there were several women and children dressed in brocade who looked wealthy and noble, as well as several young women being imprisoned inside.

Ziyue and Chiling split up and dealt with the bandits in less than the time it takes for an incense stick to burn.

In addition, those who were imprisoned were also released, but neither of them showed up.

They didn't want to attract attention or receive gratitude. After resolving the matter there, the two quietly returned to the dilapidated temple.

Looking at the pheasant that Chi Ling had just casually shot, Zi Yue said with a smile, "Perfect timing. I just saw some newly sprouted bamboo shoots in the bamboo forest. I'll go dig up a few so we can make soup."

Chi Ling didn't stop her from having fun, but only instructed, "Alright, then Yue'er, don't go too far. I'll go to the river to deal with this pheasant."

"Mmm." Ziyue nodded.

He grabbed a small hoe and a small basket and slipped out of the dilapidated temple with great enthusiasm.

The bamboo forest was lush and green, the bamboo leaves rustling. After the heavy rain in the morning, wisps of mist still rose from the mountains and forests.

The swirling mist and green bamboo complement each other, creating a scene reminiscent of an ink wash painting, full of unique charm. The air is also filled with a refreshing scent, making one feel invigorated with every breath.

One bamboo shoot after another emerged, plump and adorable.

Ziyue, holding a small hoe, was full of energy.

She only put four pieces in the small basket; the rest were stored in her spatial storage.

She took action not just for this one meal.

It wasn't until Xiao Jiu'er informed Chi Ling that she had returned that Zi Yue carried her small basket out of the bamboo forest and returned to the dilapidated temple.

Chi Ling quickly took the small basket from her hands and rubbed her palms.

The basket wasn't actually heavy, but who wouldn't appreciate a man's subconscious concern?

"I'll make a bamboo shoot soup later. Also, the sesame seed cakes I bought when I passed through that small town yesterday are still in the carriage. I can bake them and put them in the soup later. They'll be delicious."

"Okay, whatever you say." Seeing the girl's eyes light up when she mentioned food, Chi Ling's heart melted, and she wished she could immediately offer her whatever the girl wanted.

They had already been delayed by their trip to the bandits' den, and by the time they finally had their meal, it was already four o'clock in the afternoon.

Although Chi Ling wasn't good at cooking before, he was extremely skilled with his hands, and with Zi Yue's guidance, the bamboo shoot and chicken soup he made was incredibly delicious. In particular, he also added mushrooms, bay leaves, goji berries, and red dates, making it so delicious that it made one's eyebrows fall off.

Ziyue drank a big bowl of chicken soup and ate a sesame seed cake. The sesame seed cake was baked until it was crispy and savory, and when paired with a sip of delicious chicken soup, she was extremely satisfied.

For Ziyue, such a carefree life, with delicious food, beautiful scenery, and beautiful women by her side, was like being in paradise. She wouldn't trade it for a fortune!

They stayed another night in the dilapidated temple before setting off the next day.

We're a little closer to Beiliang City now.