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

The setting sun shone like blood, tinting the jagged cliffs flanking the Valley of Broken Souls with an ominous dark crimson. A lingering miasma permeated the valley year-round, a mixture of decaying vegetation and an indescribable stench. Breathing it in sent a chill from the soles of one's feet to the very top of one's skull. This was the only way to the Black Scorpion's lair, a grave he had carefully chosen for the Great Zhou female soldiers, particularly the Falcon Squad, whom he hated so deeply.

Black Scorpion, the name was like a plague across the border, a name feared by the very first. He possessed not only ruthless tactics and unmatched strength, but also unfathomable scheming and endless conspiracies. Although he narrowly escaped the Battle of Black Wind City, the heavy losses suffered by his main force left him humiliated. He knew full well that the Great Zhou female soldiers, particularly the Falcon Squad led by Lin Wei, who should have perished in the flames long ago, would pursue him, seeking revenge and a decisive battle.

"General, everything is ready." A hunched figure with a sinister look in his eyes, resembling a strategist, appeared silently behind Black Scorpion. He was Black Scorpion's brain trust, known as the "Poison Spider."

Black Scorpion stood with his hands behind his back at the entrance of a hidden cave, his gaze sweeping the winding valley below like a hawk. The hideous scar on his face looked even more terrifying in the setting sun. "Lin Wei... Falcon Squad... Humph, a bunch of women who don't know how to live or die. Black Wind City let you get away with it, but this time, the Valley of Broken Souls will be your destination!" His voice was hoarse and cold, without a trace of emotion.

"General, you are wise," Poison Spider flattered. "We have followed your instructions and 'accidentally' left several clues at the valley entrance, pointing to seemingly weakly defended 'secret passages' deeper into the valley. These clues are enough to convince the Falcon Squad, eager for revenge and merit, that they have found our weakness."

"A flaw?" Black Scorpion sneered, "The real flaw is for them to jump in on their own! I want to let them know what true despair is!"

He paused, a fierce glint in his eyes. "Pass the order. The first ambush will be led by the 'Viper Battalion.' Their mission is not to annihilate them, but to 'drive them away.' Utilizing the narrow terrain at the valley entrance, they will launch the first round of attacks with rolling rocks, wooden beams, and rockets to create panic. Then, feign defeat and force them towards our pre-determined core area—the 'Ten Thousand Snake Cave'!"

"Yes!"

"The second level, the 'Ten Thousand Snakes Cave'. It's the heart of the entire Broken Soul Valley. The terrain is relatively open, but it's surrounded by steep cliffs, with only a narrow passage in and out, making it easy to defend but difficult to attack." Black Scorpion's voice was tinged with cruel excitement. "Have the elites of the 'Venomous Scorpion Guard' hidden. The heavy crossbow carts and catapults are in place, and the mortars have been calibrated. Once the Falcon Squad enters the 'Ten Thousand Snakes Cave', smash it hard! I want to make them taste the baptism of steel and fire!"

"General, what if they don't fall for it and don't enter the 'Cave of Ten Thousand Snakes'?" Poison Spider asked cautiously.

"Won't you be fooled?" A sinister smile curled up the corners of Black Scorpion's mouth. "I've already expected this. The 'Viper Battalion' will deliberately 'leave behind' more important 'intelligence' when they retreat, pointing to the deep depths of the 'Ten Thousand Snake Cave' as our 'weak' warehouse for storing food and weapons. There might even be false information about my 'hiding place'. Isn't Lin Wei eager to seek revenge on me? I'll give her this opportunity! She and her Falcon Squad are a group of hunters with keen senses but also extremely conceited. Faced with such bait, there's no way they won't take the bait!"

"Brilliant! Truly brilliant!" Poison Spider clapped his hands in admiration. "This way, not only will they enter the 'Ten Thousand Snake Cave' on their own initiative, but they'll also lower their guard in their eagerness to achieve their goal."

"It's not enough." Black Scorpion shook his head, his eyes gleaming with an even more sinister light. "This is just 'encircling the point.' Next, it's 'attacking the reinforcements.' I've already sent people to spread the word that the main force of our Black Scorpion has been completely destroyed, and only the remnants are hiding in the Broken Soul Valley, desperately resisting. When the main force of the Great Zhou female soldiers learns of the Falcon Squad's success, they will surely rush to follow, hoping to annihilate us completely in one fell swoop. When the time comes, we'll wait for their main force to enter the 'line of sky' in the middle of the Broken Soul Valley..."

He didn't say anything more, but the spider understood what he meant. That would be another hell.

"Finally..." Black Scorpion's voice was extremely low. "Prepare the 'burn everything together' plan. If, and I mean if, the Falcon Squad is truly strong enough to break through the defenses of the 'Ten Thousand Snake Cave', then we will activate the 'Soul Break' plan and detonate the pre-planted explosives, burying the entire 'Ten Thousand Snake Cave' along with them! Even if I, Black Scorpion, die, I will drag these women down with me!"

"Don't worry, General. I will personally oversee the detonator of the 'Soul Breaking' plan. It will be foolproof!" Poison Spider assured.

"Very good." Black Scorpion nodded with satisfaction. "Also, have you contacted the 'friends' outside?"

"We've made contact, General. The Wild Wolf Alliance has agreed to launch a surprise attack from the rear of the Great Zhou female soldiers from a hidden mountain path when the main force enters 'One Line Sky'. They'll cooperate with us and catch them off guard!"

"The Wild Wolf Alliance... a bunch of hyenas who forget their loyalty when they see profit." Black Scorpion snorted disdainfully, but said nothing more. "As long as they can be effective, that's all that matters. Tell them that after the mission is accomplished, the benefits promised to them will not be reduced in the slightest."

"Yes!"

Black Scorpion took a deep breath, as if he could already smell blood. "Now, all we have to do is wait. Wait for those brave, yet foolish, falcons to fall into our trap!"

……

At the same time, in the dense forest several miles outside the Valley of Broken Souls.

Lin Wei wore a short leather armor, her face thickly smeared with makeup, foundation, and lip gloss, her eyes sharp as a knife. Behind her stood the twelve members of the Falcon Squad, including the five reinforcements from the Flying Swallow Squad and Scout Xiaoya, who had already set off. Each of them wore a solemn expression, their weapons tightly gripped. Having endured the life-or-death ordeal of Black Wind City, each of their eyes held a new tenacity and determination, as well as a deep hatred for the Black Scorpion.

Lin Wei's face was painted like a meticulously drawn painting. Her eyebrows were meticulously drawn into a long, sharp shape, as if capable of piercing the heart of an enemy. Her eyeshadow was a deep, mysterious black, complementing her piercing gaze. Her lips, painted with vibrant lip gloss, were like a blooming flower, exuding an alluring charm.

Behind her, the Falcon Squad members were also heavily made up. Their faces were smeared with thick foundation, obscuring their natural skin tone and making their faces appear even paler. Their eye makeup was exaggerated and vibrant, their long eyelashes fluttering like butterfly wings, and their eyeshadow was vibrant and eye-catching, seemingly radiating light in the darkness.

The makeup these female soldiers wear isn't just for beauty; it's a symbol of combat. They use heavy makeup to mask their inner fear and fatigue, projecting a strong and courageous image. On the battlefield, they face the enemy with this makeup, impressing their majesty and inviolability.

"Captain, Xiaoya, the scout ahead, reported that some suspicious traces were found at the entrance of the Valley of Broken Souls. They seem to have been left behind by the remnants of the Black Scorpion during their hasty retreat." A team member reported in a low voice.

Lin Wei's brow furrowed slightly, a sense of alarm rising within her. The Black Scorpion was no pushover; how could he leave such a flaw so easily? But then, the fire of revenge and a strong sense of mission took over. They had escaped death for this very moment!

"Where do the traces point to?" Lin Wei asked in a deep voice.

"Pointing deep into the valley, there seems to be a hidden passage that can bypass the frontal defenses and reach the core area of ​​the Black Scorpion. We also 'accidentally' discovered a discarded, encrypted fragment of the defense map. After preliminary deciphering, the weak points of the defense marked on it coincide with this passage!"

The team members' voices were filled with excitement. This seemed like a perfect opportunity!

Lin Wei was silent for a moment. Reason told her this might be a trap. The Black Scorpion was as cunning as a fox, how could he be so careless? But... what if this was true? If she could seize this opportunity to wipe out the Black Scorpion's lair and avenge her fallen sisters, what a feat that would be!

"Captain, this opportunity cannot be missed!" another team member said anxiously. "The Black Scorpions must have thought we were going to attack head-on. We can catch them by surprise!"

Seeing the flames of revenge and the desire for victory burning in the team members' eyes, Lin Wei's heart began to tilt. She remembered the tragedy of Black Wind City, the fallen comrades, and the hideous face of the Black Scorpion.

"Calm down!" Lin Wei shouted suddenly, suppressing the restlessness in her heart. "The Black Scorpion is very cunning. We can't let our guard down. This fragment of the defense map is too coincidental."

She took a deep breath and forced herself to analyze the situation calmly. "So, let's split up. I'll lead the main force and follow this 'secret passage' deeper to investigate. Xiaoya, you lead two team members and circumvent the flanks. Carefully scout and closely monitor the valley's movements. If you detect anything unusual, signal immediately! Remember, safety first. Don't fight!"

"Yes, Captain!" The team member named Xiaoya responded decisively and quickly disappeared into the dense forest with the two of them.

Lin Wei looked in the direction they had left, feeling a little relieved. This was the safest solution she could think of. She turned to the remaining team members, "Everyone, be alert! Maintain battle formation and pay attention to your surroundings. Remember, we are falcons, but we must also be wary of hunters' traps!"

"understand!"

The ten-man team, like real cheetahs, sneaked into the Valley of Broken Souls silently.

The valley was dimly lit, filled with miasma, and visibility was extremely low. The road was slippery and difficult to navigate, and the air was filled with a nauseating odor. The team members held their breath and moved forward cautiously.

Sure enough, just as marked on the "defense map fragment", they found a narrow hole on the side of the valley wall that was only wide enough for one person to pass through. The hole was cleverly camouflaged and would have been extremely difficult to find without the "clues".

"Captain, this is it!"

Lin Wei signaled the team to stop, and she herself stepped forward to carefully examine the cave entrance. There were no obvious signs of a mechanism, but there seemed to be a faint smell of sulfur in the air.

"Be careful, it might be a trap." Lin Wei whispered, "Xiao Li, you go first and check the situation inside the cave."

"Yes!" An experienced scout stepped forward, holding a dagger, and cautiously entered the cave entrance.

A moment later, Xiao Li's voice came from inside the cave: "Captain, the cave is safe. It seems to be a naturally formed passage that extends forward. There is light at the end!"

Lin Wei's doubts subsided slightly, but she remained vigilant. "Everyone, follow me! Keep your distance and be alert!"

Ten people entered the passage one by one. It was narrow and long, barely wide enough for one person to pass through. After walking for about an incense stick of time, the light ahead became increasingly brighter.

"We're almost to the exit!"

At this moment, a sudden change occurred!

"Boom——!"

A loud noise came from behind, and the entrance to the passage suddenly collapsed. The rubble and mud instantly blocked the retreat completely!

"Oh no! We've fallen into a trap!" Lin Wei's face changed drastically, and she shouted, "Quick! Speed ​​up! Get out of the passage!"

The team members also realized that the situation was not good and sped up.

"Whoosh whoosh-!"

Just as they were about to rush out of the tunnel, arrows suddenly rained down from outside! A dense stream of rockets, with a piercing scream, spewed towards the cave entrance!

"Cover! Cover quickly!" Lin Wei roared, and the long sword in her hand danced into a ball of light curtain, blocking the rocket shot at her.

"Puff!" One of the team members reacted a little slowly and was hit in the shoulder by a rocket. Flames instantly ignited and she let out a scream of pain.