Rebellion

Eastern Heaven Prefecture!

The place was littered with corpses; the official road was strewn with bodies, making the entire escort team feel extremely oppressed.

The whole way reeked of rotting corpses.

"The village was completely looted, and everyone is dead. It's highly likely that it was the work of bandits!"

Commander Zhang Xiang of the Imperial Guards said in a serious tone, "Such a large-scale Slaughter, yet not a single government official has been seen."

It seems a major crisis has struck Eastern Heaven Prefecture!

Peng Tao nodded slightly. "Now, everyone, stay alert and leave this place as soon as possible."

"There's a group of people ahead, they're soldiers!"

Qin Yan looked around and spotted a defeated army of about sixty men several kilometers away.

"Let's go! Let's go take a look!"

Upon hearing this, Peng Tao immediately gave the order.

The two groups of people soon met, and they saw the group of soldiers who looked disheveled and had abandoned their armor and weapons.

Zhang Xiang's face was extremely grim. "As soldiers, you dared to desert your posts! You deserve to die!"

"Friend, we're just passing by, we hope you can do us a favor."

Among the deserters, an older veteran whispered, " In Lin Yang Prefecture, there is a man called Heavenly King Hong who is causing trouble. People from all over the country are following him like clouds, and now there are more than 100,000 people."

These people kill officials and wealthy merchants on sight. We must fight to the very end. Let us ask ourselves, have we done right by the Great Li?"

"A deserter is a deserter! According to military law, you should all be executed!"

Zhang Xiang himself was selected from the army and could not tolerate these deserters who disregarded military discipline. He immediately drew his long sword.

Seeing this, the guards gripped their weapons with cold eyes. Compared to these ordinary soldiers, these men were almost the elite of the elite.

Just as tensions were about to rise, Qin Yan patted Zhang Xiang on the shoulder and shook his head slightly.

"These people all had injuries, more or less, and their armor had cut marks."

These people were simply defeated and scattered; keeping them around is still useful.

You want to rally these remnants of the army.

Zhang Xiang frowned slightly. "These people are of varying abilities and can't be considered elites."

They are nothing but a burden to us.

"We cannot view things one-sidedly. If we encounter a large-scale rebel army, we will be among them."

Aside from myself and a very few others, how many people actually escaped?

Qin Yan said calmly, "Let's find out the situation first! We don't want to stumble into areas occupied by the rebels."

"May I have your name?"

Qin Yan looked at the elderly veteran!

"I am Tang Xianzong. May I ask who you are?"

"Qin Yan, Sixth-Rank Colonel Patrol Envoy of the Demon-Suppressing Bureau!"

Tang Xianzong was startled upon hearing this and quickly bowed, saying, "The squad leader of the East Zero Army greets Your Excellency!"

Compared to Zhang Xiang, he clearly showed more respect for Qin Yan.

The Demon-Suppressing Bureau Division was formed by selecting officers from the military, and every year many mid- to high-ranking officers are transferred to the Demon-Suppressing Bureau to take up positions!

The relationship between the two sides has become even closer.

Tell me, what is the current situation in Eastern Heaven Prefecture?

"My lord, Eastern Heaven Prefecture has fallen. The rebel army has swept through the entire Eastern Heaven Prefecture, burning, killing, and looting everywhere."

Their slogan was to distribute money and land to all the people, so that everyone would have food to eat and every family would have surplus grain.

Many people were misled and opened the city gates without permission, and every time they breached a place, they were massacred.

We were breached from within; of the tens of thousands of people who escaped, probably less than one-tenth survived.

Tang Xianzong's face was full of bitterness. "We were also gathered together after various units rushed up the front lines."

"I don't care about what happened before, from now on you all have to obey my orders."

Qin Yan looked at everyone and said coldly, "Either die, or atone for your mistakes."

"You're from the Demon-Suppressing Bureau, what gives you the right...?"

Snap!

Qin Yan instantly appeared in front of the troublemaker, slapping him hard on the head.

Like a watermelon exploding, it burst into a bloody mist!

In an instant, a strong stench of blood filled the air, and blood gushed from the man's neck.

The scene before them completely shocked all the deserters!

"I said, it's either obey orders or die."

Qin Yan's indifferent gaze swept over everyone, releasing a terrifying killing intent that sent chills down their spines.

My whole body was shaking uncontrollably!

Thump, thump!

Many people knelt down at that moment, their bodies seemingly beyond their control.

Tang Xianzong immediately knelt down. "Your subordinate is willing to obey your orders, sir."

One sentence was enough to enlighten everyone!

"Your subordinate greets Your Excellency!"

They were all filled with fear and trepidation; they couldn't muster even the slightest resistance in their hearts.

Fear suppressed their instincts, causing them to submit to the man before them.

Upon seeing Qin Yan's expression, Peng Tao shook his head slightly.

"Young friend Qin, you may bring these people with you, but they must not approach His Highness the Crown Prince!"

"Good!"

Qin Yan readily agreed.

His perception can cover an area of several kilometers in radius, and if he uses his full power, it can even be increased several times.

Unless you're Great Grandmaster Assassination, an ordinary strong person simply can't escape his senses.

"Qin Yan, are you leading troops to fight the enemy? You've brought me along."

Seeing this, Xia Chengqian couldn't help but shout.

"Your Highness, please stop fooling around!"

Peng Tao spoke in a low voice, which immediately made Xia Chengqian lose face. Even though he was the heir apparent, he still had to show respect to Peng Tao.

This has nothing to do with status; it's about respect for ability.

On the other side, Qin Yan looked at Tang Xianzong: "From now on, you are the squad leader of these dozens of men!"

Qin Yan put his arm around the other person's shoulder and immediately used his Magnetic Field Healing!

Tang Xianzong's eyes widened instantly; he could clearly feel his injuries healing at an incredible speed.

"Don't make a sound!"

Qin Yan said in a low voice!

"Yes, sir!"

Tang Xianzong looked on with awe; the man before him, though ruthless, possessed methods that were utterly unbelievable.

"Senior Peng, I've led men ahead to scout the way and ensure His Highness's safety."

Qin Yan simply put on a smiling face.

Go!

Peng Tao rolled his eyes; with the other party's strength, he didn't need to worry about anything.

The longer I spend with Qin Yan, the more I realize he's a monster!

Now, besides Tang Xianzong, who is a squad leader, Qin Yan has selected five squad leaders under his command, and each squad has more than twelve people.

"From this moment on, I am your supreme commander, and of course, I will be at the forefront of all of you in the event of battle."

All the spoils you acquire are yours to keep.

Qin Yan smiled faintly.

However, this sentence really caught everyone's attention!

"Sir, is this true?"

Tang Xianzong couldn't help but ask, his heart filled with astonishment.

If it were anyone else, they'd be lucky not to leech off these soldiers.

"Of course, following me, Qin Yan, will ensure you live a life of luxury, but you must prove you are worthy of following me."

Become my soldiers!

We swear to follow you to the death, sir!

Tang Xianzong immediately took the lead and knelt on one knee, offering his loyalty.

"I won't make empty promises. Everyone, line up and advance!"

Qin Yan led the remaining troops ahead, maintaining a distance of two kilometers from Xia Chengqian and the others.

It has always remained within its own perception range.

"There's a group of about three hundred rebels in the village ahead. Brothers, it's time to get to work."

Qin Yan smiled faintly.

"Sir, we only have sixty men. If we rush in rashly, we'll likely be surrounded."

Upon hearing this audacious plan, Tang Xianzong's expression immediately changed, and he hurriedly tried to dissuade him.

"Xianzong, you are wrong. It is not they who surround us."

Instead, we surround them.

Qin Yan's eyes turned icy cold as he gripped the Ink Sun Bow, a cruel smile playing on his lips.