themonasnovels Chapter 83: Crime of Gender 83
Chapter 83: Crime of Gender 83
Chapter 83: Chapter 83: Crime of Gender 83When 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