The Bad Girl's Quick Transmigration System: Traveling Back and Forth

Chapter 814 A Powerful Prestige Shakes the City: The Snow Blade Returns to Its Sheath, the Governor&

A biting wind, carrying the stench of blood, swept across the recently quelled battlefield. Lin Xue stood alone amidst the carnage, her black martial attire stained with blood, making her skin appear even whiter than snow. The hum of her longsword, "Cold Moon," gradually subsided, and Zhao Kang's foul blood dripped slowly from its blade, seeping into the scorched earth beneath her feet. The aura of a peak Heavenly Realm expert, as deep and unfathomable as the ocean, though now concealed, still deeply impressed the remaining "Night Owl Guard" soldiers and members of the "Night Shadow" female squad.

Not long ago, this woman who had returned from hell single-handedly took the head of the rebel leader Zhao Kang amidst a vast army. That thunderous, awe-inspiring sword strike not only ended Zhao Kang's life but also utterly shattered the morale of the rebels, causing a rebellion that had swept across the state to crumble instantly and descend into chaos.

"General, you are mighty!" someone shouted first, followed by a deafening roar of cheers from the members of the "Night Shadow" female squad. Their eyes shone with fervent admiration and the relief of surviving a catastrophe. The surviving "Night Owl Guard" soldiers also laid down their weapons, knelt on one knee, and saluted this former, and now truly legendary figure in the military. They knew that it was Lin Xue who had saved them, and perhaps even the entire state capital.

Lin Xue nodded slightly, her voice clear and cold yet carrying an undeniable authority: "Clean up the mess, take stock of the casualties, regroup the troops, and come back to the city with me."

"As ordered!"

When Lin Xue, exuding a murderous aura, led the slightly exhausted but high-spirited "Night Shadow" squad and the regrouped remnants of the "Night Owl Guard" to appear in a grand procession at the city gates, the entire city was in an uproar.

The news had already spread like wildfire back to the city—Lin Xue had been resurrected, her cultivation unfathomable, having reached the peak of the Heavenly Realm! Lin Xue had even managed to kill the rebel leader Zhao Kang amidst the chaos of battle! The rebel army was routed, and the crisis in the state was averted!

The people lined the streets to welcome her, their gazes towards Lin Xue filled with awe and gratitude. Meanwhile, atop the city wall, a group of court officials, led by Governor Wang, watched with complex expressions the woman who had returned covered in blood.

Governor Wang's expression shifted several times, from the initial panic upon receiving news of Zhao Kang's rebellion, to the doubt upon hearing the rumors of Lin Xue's resurrection, to the shock and... a hint of indescribable fear upon confirming that Lin Xue had killed Zhao Kang and the rebel army had collapsed.

Peak of the Heavenly Realm! This is an extremely rare and top-tier expert in the entire Great Zhou Dynasty! How could a mere prefectural governor easily subdue such a person? Moreover, Lin Xue also controls "Night Shadow" and the "Night Owl Guard" who has returned to his side.

He recalled that not long ago, due to Zhao Kang's false accusations and pressure from certain forces in the court, he had imprisoned Lin Ping and was vague about the charge of "treason" against Lin Xue. He had even sternly rebuked Lin Ping when she defended her sister, implying that the Lin sisters had too much influence in the army and might have rebellious intentions.

Looking back now, Governor Wang felt a chill run down his spine. If Lin Xue hadn't made a powerful return and used swift and decisive means to kill Zhao Kang and prove her innocence, he would probably already be a prisoner of the rebels, or perhaps he would have lost his post or even his life under the court's investigation.

The city gate slowly opened, and Lin Xue reined in her horse, her gaze calmly sweeping across the city wall before finally settling on Governor Wang.

Governor Wang was jolted awake, no longer caring about maintaining his usual official demeanor and composure. He practically jogged down the city wall, a smile unprecedented in his life, even bordering on obsequious, plastered on his face, as he hurried toward Lin Xue.

"General Lin! Oh, General Lin, you've worked so hard!" Governor Wang greeted them from afar with a cupped-hand salute, his voice booming with a warmth unlike anything he'd ever shown before. "Truly, a woman's prowess is second to none! General Lin's divine might is unparalleled. In a time of crisis, she turned the tide, slaying the traitor Zhao Kang and rescuing the people of our prefecture from dire straits. This is truly a blessing for our prefecture and a boon for the imperial court!"

This demeanor was completely different from the seriousness, indifference, and even subtle suppression he displayed when facing Lin Ping in the government office.

Lin Xue sat upright on her horse, looking indifferently at the "enthusiastic" governor before her. She did not immediately dismount, but simply nodded slightly: "Governor, you flatter me. Eliminating the rebels is Lin Xue's duty."

Her voice wasn't loud, but it carried an invisible pressure, causing Governor Wang's smile to freeze for a moment before he became even more solicitous: "It's my duty? General Lin is too kind! If it weren't for your bravery, our prefecture would be in grave danger! Quickly, General, you must be tired from your journey. Please come into the city with me. I have prepared a small banquet to welcome you and all the warriors!"

As he spoke, he stepped forward himself, wanting to lead Lin Xue's horse.

Lin Xue gently pulled the reins, avoiding his hand, and said calmly, "There's no need for a welcome feast. There are more important things to do right now."

Governor Wang hurriedly said, "General, please speak! I will do whatever it takes without hesitation!" He adopted an extremely humble posture at this moment, afraid of angering this fierce god at the peak of the Heavenly Realm.

“Two things.” Lin Xue held up two fingers, her voice clear and firm. “First, my sister, Lin Ping, was imprisoned because of Zhao Kang’s false accusation. Now that Zhao Kang is dead, his crimes are proven, and the rebellion has been quelled, I demand that my sister be released immediately, that she be exonerated, that she be reinstated to her original position, and that she be rewarded for her contributions in helping to defend the city during the siege of the rebel army.”

"Yes! Yes!" Governor Wang nodded repeatedly, responding almost without hesitation. "Lieutenant Lin Ping is commendable for his loyalty and bravery. It is truly our prefecture's oversight that he has been framed like this! I will immediately order the release of Lieutenant Lin Ping, the restoration of all his posts, and report to the court to request commendation for him!" He was afraid that if he hesitated even a step, Lin Xue would change her mind.

“Secondly,” Lin Xue’s gaze swept over the “Night Shadow” squad and “Night Owl Guard” soldiers behind her, “I, Lin Xue, and my ‘Night Shadow’ and ‘Night Owl Guard’ soldiers were also falsely accused by Zhao Kang’s accomplices. The so-called ‘treason’ was completely fabricated. Now that the truth has come to light, I request that Your Excellency, the Prefect, announce this to the entire city and even report it to the imperial court to restore our reputation and clarify the facts. As for my position…”

She paused, a sharp glint in her eyes: "Shouldn't my position as commander of the 'Night Owl Guard' be returned to its rightful owner?"

"Of course! Of course!" Prefect Wang even had beads of sweat on his forehead. "General Lin is truly deserving of the position of commander! Not only that, but the general has made unparalleled contributions in suppressing the rebellion. I will certainly petition the court to grant the general a higher title!"

He knew perfectly well that with Lin Xue's current strength and prestige, let alone restoring her to her original position, even if he were to relinquish his governorship, the court would likely consider it seriously. How could he dare to have the slightest objection?

"Alright." Seeing that he agreed so readily, Lin Xue said no more. "In that case, thank you very much, Governor. Now, please order the release of my sister."

"Immediately! Right now!" Governor Wang, as if granted a pardon, hurriedly turned around and shouted sternly to his subordinates, "What are you all standing there for? Go to the prison and release Lieutenant Lin Ping! No, General Lin Ping! Treat her with the utmost courtesy and invite her out!"

Watching his subordinate's hurried departure, Governor Wang wiped his sweat, put on a smile again, and cautiously said to Lin Xue, "General Lin, are you satisfied with this arrangement? If there is anything amiss, please point it out, and I will certainly comply!"

The surrounding officials were also stunned. They had never seen the governor so out of control, so "amiable" towards a subordinate general. But looking at Lin Xue's unfathomable cultivation and the tremendous achievement he had just made, and thinking about Zhao Kang's fate, they all understood.

Lin Xue looked at Governor Wang's obsequious demeanor and sneered inwardly. Power and strength, indeed, are the things in this world that best reveal the truth of reality. She slowly dismounted and said in a deep voice, "In that case, I will trouble Governor Wang."

Having said that, she stopped looking at Governor Wang and led the "Night Shadows" and "Night Owl Guards" directly towards the city's prison. She was going to personally fetch her sister.

Governor Wang watched Lin Xue's departing figure and let out a long sigh of relief, his official robes soaked with cold sweat. He knew that from this day forward, the political landscape of the prefecture, and even the status of the Lin sisters, Lin Ping and Lin Xue, in the army, would be completely changed. And he himself would have to re-evaluate his relationship with the two sisters.

A powerhouse at the peak of the Heavenly Realm deserves his utmost "sincerity." At least, until he finds a more reliable solution, he absolutely cannot provoke this female general who has returned with her snow-white blade. The sky over the state capital seemed to subtly change color at that moment.