ushernet Chapter 162
Chapter 162
At this moment on the official road, Yan Qing rode her horse with high spirits, feeling as free as a bird just released from its cage.
The horse's hooves splashed through puddles, sending up sprays of water.
By noon, having covered half the journey, she stopped in a small, deserted grove. After tethering her horse, she pulled out a necklace from her collar and softly called out:
"Sister Qi! It's time for you to descend!"
"Coming, coming!"
With a whoosh, Qi Huan suddenly appeared, carrying a self-heating hotpot, bottled water, instant noodles, and other food.
The two began to feast heartily, not forgetting to let the horse graze.
As it ate, the horse caught sight of its kind in the distance and neighed, as if boasting: it had grass to eat, while its poor fellows were still trudging along under the sun.
On the official road, a horse suddenly refused to move, remaining stubborn even after several lashes.
The coachman said to the fat woman beside him, "If you want the horse to run, you've got to let it graze. Why don't we take a break?"
Knowing his intentions, the fat woman cursed under her breath but finally agreed to his request.
They started walking towards Qi Huan.
Qi Huan quickly stored all the food back into her space.
Yan Qing, who had only eaten half her meal, suddenly found the food box in her hand vanishing. She blinked, chewing with chopsticks still raised, and swallowed the rice in her mouth.
"Sister Qi, I'm not full yet."
"Let's find another place to finish eating."
Qi Huan stood up and mounted her horse.
Then, from her high vantage point, she met the fat woman's greedy gaze.
"My, what a pretty young lady. All alone in this wilderness, just the two of you?"
The fat woman rubbed her hands together, her intentions clear.
She was fatter than the girl before her, surely stronger too.
And she had the coachman with her, a man who was certainly stronger than the chubby girl beside the pretty one.
Two against two, they had the upper hand.
The fat woman gave the coachman a meaningful look: This girl is quite a looker, with soft skin. She'll fetch a good price!
The coachman asked, "Madam Qian, what's wrong with your eyes?"
Madam Qian was exasperated. What a fool!
"Grab them!"ALL new chapters on an licked his lips lecherously. "Alright!"
As long as he didn't damage the "goods", Madam Qian wouldn't mind if he stole a few kisses or gropes.
So, he was happy to oblige.
The two of them fixed their eyes on Qi Huan, gradually closing in, trying to flank her from left and right to pull her off the horse.
The girl before them looked fair and delicate, surely easy to deal with.
At this moment, Qi Huan was waiting for Yan Qing to mount her horse. Suddenly hearing their words, she silently took out her hidden weapon bracelet and shot a numbing needle at each of the approaching pair.
Chun Zhi looked at the two traffickers on the ground, who were waking up in pain, and asked angrily, "Can I kick them?"
"You can."
"Look, they're already lying flat. They must be quite willing."
The traffickers: We just can't get up because of the pain.
Qi Huan turned her horse around, looking towards the distant official road, letting the young girls vent their anger.
Half an hour later, one of the girls cried out in shock, "They're... they're not breathing..."
They had killed someone together.
Qi Huan turned her head at the sound, while addressing the System: "I didn't kill them, you can't deduct my points. They got what they deserved."
The System accepted her explanation.
It still relied on the host's points to upgrade, and within its authority, it would give the host the greatest leniency.
However, it was puzzled: "Host, if you had sent them to the officials, the law would have sentenced them to death anyway. Why did you allow these girls to take the law into their own hands?"
"To send them to the officials would require witnesses. In this era of strict etiquette, making these girls testify would be tantamount to pushing them to their deaths."
"Moreover, the hatred in their hearts needs an outlet. I hope that we've saved not only their lives but also their hearts."
Qi Huan dismounted and pondered for a moment before speaking, "Human trafficking deserves death and more."
"You are all brave, good girls. You've not only avenged yourselves but also brought justice for all the women they've harmed before."
"This matter must be buried deep in everyone's hearts. It's our shared secret."
Qi Huan deliberately emphasized the word "shared," warning them that everyone's fate was intertwined—they were all in this together.
Since they had encountered this situation, she would do everything within her power to help these poor girls.
Because they were all vibrant and innocent lives.
"Qing, drive the carriage to take them back to the city and settle them in an inn for now."
"After returning, contact Yan Qing and the others. Pretend to be their relatives and send them home."
As long as their families weren't foolish, they wouldn't expose this lie but would instead cooperate to protect their daughters' reputations.
However, to guard against some particularly ignorant parents, Qi Huan added to Yan Qing, "When sending them home, pay attention to their parents' attitudes. If absolutely necessary, we can buy their freedom."
She would be opening a shop in the future and could use the help.
For her, it was a simple gesture, but for these girls, it could change their entire lives.
"Qing, it's getting late. Hurry and take them back."
"Sister Qi, what about you?"
"I'll take care of the bodies."
Upon hearing this, a round-faced young girl with bright eyes said, "I'll stay and help you! I know how to dig holes—I've helped my father dig manure pits before."
Chun Zhi also chimed in, "I'm used to farm work. I can dig holes quickly!"
Yan Qing, not to be outdone, added, "I'm strong. I can dig even faster!"
The girls all chattered in agreement, "There are many of us. Together, we'll be even quicker!"
Qi Huan glanced at the sun and told them, "No need. I'm the fastest!"