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

"Black Wind Pass! Northern Barbarians!" After hearing Lin Xue's report, Lin Xiaoyan's eyes suddenly sharpened like knives, as if they could pierce through layers of fog and go straight to the deepest part of people's hearts. "It really is them! The Zheng family is treasonous! Their hearts are despicable!" She slammed her hand on the pear wood table in front of her, and the hard surface made a muffled groan, showing her inner rage.

Bai Jie's pretty face instantly turned solemn. She knew this matter was no small thing; if confirmed, it would be a catastrophe that would shake the very foundation of the nation. "Sister Xiaoyan, if they really are trading with the Northern Barbarians through Black Wind Pass, then the 'goods' being traded are definitely not ordinary commodities. They could very well be the grain and fodder our army desperately needs, ironware for forging weapons, or even... even military intelligence that could plunge our border guards into utter ruin!"

Each word felt like a heavy stone, striking the hearts of the three people present. The excitement Lin Xue felt when she had just extracted information from Zheng Yunhao was now replaced by immense worry. Her face was pale: "We must confirm this as soon as possible and find out the specific details, timing, and method of their transaction! Otherwise, the consequences will be unimaginable!"

"That's right!" Lin Xiaoyan said decisively, her tone leaving no room for doubt. "Xue, you did a great job. You got the crucial clue of 'Black Wind Pass' from that good-for-nothing Zheng Yunhao. This proves that our previous guess was correct; the Zheng father and son were indeed up to no good in the dark." She gave Lin Xue an approving look, and the latter's cheeks flushed slightly, feeling somewhat relieved.

"But how can we verify it?" Lin Xue frowned again, asking with a mixture of excitement and worry. "That spoiled brat Zheng Yunhao probably only knows so much. He just overheard his father mentioning the place name to someone, but he doesn't know anything about the specifics."

Lin Xiaoyan's gaze shifted to Bai Jie, who had been silently contemplating, her eyes becoming deep and meaningful: "Bai Jie, your opportunity has arrived. For the Zheng family to collude with the Northern Di, they must have a meticulous plan and frequent contact. Zheng Hongyuan, the head of the Zheng family, is cunning and shrewd, and difficult to approach using ordinary methods. But you are different. You have been infiltrating his inner circle for many years and are one of his trusted 'own people.' Next, you must use this identity to put in more effort with the head of the Zheng family and find out the specific details of their transaction—what kind of goods, when the transaction will take place, how the transaction will be conducted, and who the contact person is."

Bai Jie took a deep breath, a resolute glint in her eyes. She knew this was the most crucial and dangerous step in her undercover career. Success would thwart Zheng's conspiracy and rid the country of a scourge; failure would not only endanger her own life but also alert the enemy, rendering all her previous efforts futile. "Don't worry, Sister Xiaoyan, Bai Jie understands. I will act carefully and do my best to find out the truth." Her voice was not loud, but it carried a firm strength.

"Okay!" Lin Xiaoyan nodded. "This matter is of utmost importance; success is the only option. Remember, safety comes first. If there is any danger, evacuate immediately and do not linger. We've already waited so long; a little longer won't hurt." She instructed, her tone filled with concern.

"Yes," Bai Jie replied.

"Lin Xue, you need to cooperate as well." Lin Xiaoyan then turned to Lin Xue, "You should continue to maintain 'contact' with Zheng Yunhao. Perhaps you can still get some fragmented information from him to corroborate the intelligence from Bai Jie's side. At the same time, you should also pay attention to your own safety and not arouse suspicion from the other members of the Zheng family."

“I understand, Sister Xiaoyan.” Lin Xue nodded vigorously.

The three discussed some details, including the method of intelligence transmission, possible risks and countermeasures, until it was late at night before they parted ways.