Quick Transmigration: Underdog Turns out to be Untouchable

Chapter 78: Chapter 78: The Crime of Gender 78

How coincidental, this handsome young general turned out to be the very radiant and dashing young man who saved Qin Shuangshuang in her past life when she went to buy grain on the road!

Having met once before, Qin Shuangshuang only paused briefly before coming to herself, without anyone noticing. The young general took a few large steps to reach Qin Shuangshuang, his gaze first sweeping over the large group of Hu Ma, full of admiration and affection, yet without a hint of greed or plunder.

After examining each Hu Ma with his eyes, the young general finally looked back at Qin Shuangshuang, his eyes falling on the bulging big cloth bag on the back of her large green mule, stained faintly with blood. He smiled kindly at Qin Shuangshuang, speaking in an intentionally softened tone, as if afraid of scaring her.

”This little sister, where is your guardian? Are you here to exchange for the bounty?”

Little sister? Qin Shuangshuang was taken aback for a moment, then suddenly remembered that she was still just a little girl, not even twelve years old. Though her martial training had given her a mature build, making her look about fourteen or fifteen, she indeed appeared several years younger than this young man.

Looking at her savior’s demeanor, he thought someone else was here to claim the bounty; it made sense since she was just a little girl. For those who hadn’t seen her skills, it was indeed hard to imagine her as a headhunter capable of killing over twenty barbarians.

”There’s no guardian, just me. I’m here to exchange for the bounty.”

Saying this, Qin Shuangshuang took the large bag filled with human heads down from her mule and opened it, revealing a pile of barbarian heads. The crowd that had gathered out of curiosity due to the many Hu Ma that Qin Shuangshuang led quickly dispersed more than half, leaving only those with a strong constitution still watching.

The young general was startled, though impressed with this little girl’s unwavering demeanor as she displayed a heap of heads. His admiration was evident, seeing her bravery surpassing the average woman’s. However, he found it hard to believe that Qin Shuangshuang killed these people.

This many heads, even he, who had trained in martial arts since childhood, couldn’t achieve, let alone a delicate-looking girl like Qin Shuangshuang.

”Little sister, don’t joke around. Do you practice martial arts? Seeing you with these Hu Ma, they must be an elite squad from the grassland barbarians. How could a young girl like you kill so many? This must have been accomplished by adults teaming up, right? How come they’ve entrusted you to collect the bounty? The claimant must appear in person!”

Qin Shuangshuang was infuriated by his patronizing tone and skeptical expression. Truth be told, because everyone she knew was aware of her innate immense strength, she’d never been questioned for her combat power before!

Anger flared up within Qin Shuangshuang, and she decided to prove herself. Her eyes scanned the surroundings and landed on a stone lion before the vermilion gates!

These stone lions were massive, each estimated to weigh more than a thousand pounds. Qin Shuangshuang briskly approached the stone lion. Amid the astonished gazes of those around, particularly the young general, she grasped the lion’s legs and lifted it effortlessly!

Then, she easily juggled it up and down! Qin Shuangshuang didn’t think much of her action, but her move provoked a series of gasps from the crowd, even making the young general inhale sharply in surprise.

Qin Shuangshuang swung the stone lion around in her hands, then lightly placed it back precisely where it stood, leaving no trace of it ever being lifted!

The bystanders erupted into thunderous applause, all giving Qin Shuangshuang a thumbs up, immensely impressed by her feat! Nobody thought there was anything improper in Qin Shuangshuang’s act as a girl; only admiration was evident, showcasing the uninhibited spirit of the border city people!

Seeing the expressions of those around, Qin Shuangshuang couldn’t help but show a proud smile. That’s why she liked this border city, both for its customs and its people!

To Qin Shuangshuang’s surprise, the young general’s reaction was unexpected. After his initial shock, his eyes brightly gleamed as he stepped few strides towards Qin Shuangshuang, his gaze alight as he asked, ”Is this innate divine power?”

Qin Shuangshuang paused again, Divine Power? That’s indeed the first time she’d heard it. Usually, people said she had innate immense strength! At this, the surrounding common people couldn’t help but whisper to each other.

”Innate divine power! Isn’t that just like our General Qi?”

”Exactly, I heard that because General Qi has innate divine power, the barbarians flee at the sight of him in battle!”

”Now our border city has another girl with innate divine power, who’s also a formidable headhunter. It seems in the future, the barbarians will have another person to fear!”

Embarrassed by the crowd’s discussion, Qin Shuangshuang reflexively took a small step back to distance herself from the young general, then nodded towards him, ”Yes, I am indeed naturally strong. Little general, may I now exchange for the bounty? Also, these Hu Ma, they should be sold to the court according to the regulations.”

The young general realized his slight impoliteness, quickly stepping back and somewhat awkwardly coughed, ”Certainly, I will immediately have someone assist you with the bounty exchange and appraisal of the horses.”

Several soldiers collected the bag of barbarian heads and led the Hu Ma to the bounty exchange area. The bounty for the heads was straightforward, with twenty-seven barbarian heads, each worth five taels of silver, totaling one hundred thirty-five taels of silver, which was quickly handed to Qin Shuangshuang.

The Hu Ma was appraised by a man with a small mustache. After evaluation, they were all excellent horses. Ordinary horses were valued at about thirty taels, while warhorses were sixty taels and up, with Hu Ma valued even higher, at least double the price of warhorses.

Evaluating each horse at one hundred twenty taels, Qin Shuangshuang received a total of three thousand two hundred forty taels of silver. This price was surprisingly high to Qin Shuangshuang. She initially thought the most profitable part was the barbarian heads, but the loot taken from killing the barbarians proved even more profitable!

Including the heads and warhorses, Qin Shuangshuang earned a total of three thousand three hundred seventy-five taels of silver. She kept the seventy-five taels, considering it as compensation for her companions’ efforts.

These funds were evidently not a bribe but akin to a reward. The young general didn’t object, and those helping Qin Shuangshuang count the heads and evaluate the horses cheerfully split the seventy-five taels, each obtaining several taels, a lucrative side earnings!

Pocketing the three thousand three hundred taels, Qin Shuangshuang rode her green mule with excitement on her journey home. Yet, as home drew nearer, her previous joy faded, replaced by an uneasy and apprehensive feeling!