Quick Transmigration: Underdog Turns out to be Untouchable

Chapter 83: Chapter 83: Crime of Gender 83

When Qin Shuangshuang swung her blade, immediately Huyan Babur’s back was slashed with a gigantic wound that ran diagonally from his shoulder to his hip!

Of course, Qin Shuangshuang knew her limits. The wound looked terrifyingly large, but it was actually shallow and not fatal. It made people feel like the person who attacked with this blade truly intended to take his life, and he survived only because he was lucky, or because the attacker lacked the strength to finish him off.

”I’m leaving. From here, it’s up to you. I hope you’re not foolish enough to let anyone suspect you’ve turned traitor!”

Having dealt with Huyan Babur, Qin Shuangshuang took her spoils and headed back to Feiying Pass. Though most of the Hu Ma had escaped, her gains were still considerable.

With seven large carts of grain and weapons, Qin Shuangshuang led the two horses pulling the lead cart, while the other horses, tied one after another behind the grain carts, followed in a line. But after just a few steps, she encountered something incredibly surprising!

She thought the Hu Ma herd had scattered, but unexpectedly, they came rushing towards her in large numbers. Qin Shuangshuang was stunned by the spectacular scene and then puzzled — why had the Hu Ma returned?

Upon closer inspection, Qin Shuangshuang realized these Hu Ma were not running chaotically; they were being led by an exceptionally majestic black horse, heading back to the Hu People Camp!

Qin Shuangshuang recognized that black horse as the one Huyan Babur rode. She had once thought about taking this horse for herself, but it was so wild that it wouldn’t let anyone but Huyan Babur ride it. Back then, Qin Shuangshuang was in a hurry and didn’t have time to tame the horse, so she gave up.

Now it seemed this horse was the leader of the Hu Ma herd. Otherwise, it wouldn’t have been able to command them back! Huyan Babur, being a minor noble, having the best leading horse wasn’t surprising.

Previously, Qin Shuangshuang had let this impressive horse go due to time constraints, but now that it had presented itself again, she wouldn’t let the opportunity slip by.

Qin Shuangshuang ran straight towards the black horse. Before the black horse could react to her presence, she had already grabbed the reins around its neck and deftly mounted its back!

The black horse thought, who are you? Why should I carry you? Anyone might think they could become my master. As soon as Qin Shuangshuang mounted, the horse started bucking and trying to throw her off by rearing up and even rolling on the ground!

But no matter how hard the black horse bucked, Qin Shuangshuang held on as if she were part of its back, refusing to be dislodged. The horse, with its excellent stamina, ran wildly and bucked furiously for a full hour without showing any signs of fatigue, still brimming with energy!

On the other hand, Qin Shuangshuang grew impatient. After all, they were still in barbarian territory, and staying here too long was a risk. Besides, it was only a few hours till daybreak, and she intended to be back at Feiying Pass by then.

With this in mind, Qin Shuangshuang mustered all her strength and pressed down forcefully. With enough power to toss stone lions for fun, her move immediately made the mighty black horse collapse, digging its hooves into the ground, unable to get up!

After struggling futilely for a stick of incense, the black horse finally lowered its head, laying motionless on the ground, submitting to Qin Shuangshuang!

Qin Shuangshuang cautiously eased her grip, and the black horse promptly rose, shaking its mane, and walked a few steps, full of spirit, showing no signs of exhaustion despite the long struggle. It no longer resisted Qin Shuangshuang on its back.

Now that Qin Shuangshuang had subdued the black horse, she realized its great benefits. The horse was remarkably spirited; whatever direction Qin Shuangshuang wanted to go, she barely needed to guide it. Just a simple cue, and the black horse would understand and execute precisely.

Riding the black horse forward, all the Hu Ma behind, including the grain-pulling horses, automatically trailed her without needing worry on how to bring them back. Even her large green mule seemed to accept the black horse as its new leader, following obediently!

After covering some distance, Qin Shuangshuang encountered the group of women and children who had escaped earlier. Initially, upon hearing the hoofbeats behind them, they huddled together in desperate fear. But seeing only Qin Shuangshuang and a herd of horses approaching, their faces lit up with surprised relief.

Qin Shuangshuang had come searching for these people in the first place. A hunter’s greatest skill is tracking prey, not to mention the distinct traces these people had left.

Seeing the women and children dressed in rags, Qin Shuangshuang dismounted, placed the grain onto the Hu Ma’s backs instead. Maybe because their leader was now under Qin Shuangshuang’s control, these Hu Ma were remarkably docile and didn’t resist her at all.

Qin Shuangshuang invited the weak and weary women and children onto the wagons, then threw in heaps of soft grass for them to weave and cover their bodies. Kids were left bare since they were just little children, some couldn’t afford clothing even initially.

But the women needed cover. Should they return to the border city exposed, no matter how open-minded the city was, they wouldn’t find a way to survive!

The grateful women thanked Qin Shuangshuang profusely before quickly weaving the grass into coverings. The grass on the plains grew long, and their hands were deft; by the time they reached the vicinity of Feiying Pass, they had woven long grass skirts to cover their sensitive parts, even crafting large grass ponchos in the style of raincoats.

By now, dawn’s light was breaking, and the city gates of Feiying Pass were open, though not many people were about. Qin Shuangshuang led a group with carts full of grain and weapons, seven full wagons of women and children, forming a procession that was not just noticeable, but dazzling in its visibility!

Even before reaching Feiying Pass, an undercover scout already reported Qin Shuangshuang’s arrival to the City Defense General guarding Feiying Pass.

The City Defense General of Feiying Pass was Yan Jie, one of Great General Qi’s two deputies, a very young general, whose look straddled adolescence and young adulthood, with a poised and mature demeanor.

Though young, Yan Jie was a Martial Champion by origin, reputed to be highly skilled. The Emperor had directly promoted him to accompany Great General Qi. During previous battles with barbarians, Yan Jie had accumulated numerous merits, quickly rising to deputy rank under General Qi.

Upon hearing from his subordinates about a very peculiar young girl leading a group of grain-laden Hu Ma and seven wagons of strangely dressed women and children suspiciously heading towards Feiying Pass, Yan Jie somberly mustered his troops to stand guard at the gates.

One could hardly blame Yan Jie for being so tense; before major attacks by the barbarians on Feiying Pass, many bizarre scouts often attempted to probe for information.