Gathering the Scattered Troops

Now everyone has upgraded their equipment.

Tang Xianzong and his entourage all donned armor and were equipped with warhorses.

"Tang Xianzong, the spoils of war have been divided among the brothers."

Qin Yan gave an order.

This left Tang Xianzong stunned, and after a moment he asked uncertainly, "Sir, are you really going to distribute those valuables to us?"

"My word is my bond."

Qin Yan chuckled and went straight to Liang Huizu, that unlucky fellow who was still pinned to the ground.

Tang Xianzong, looking somewhat dazed, approached his brothers.

"Brother Tang, what's wrong with you?"

The soldiers couldn't help but ask curiously.

"Lord Qin, let me distribute the spoils among the brothers. Everyone should get a share of today's loot."

Upon hearing this, an eerie silence fell over the room.

"Lord Qin, are you really going to share the money with us?"

"That's right, the adult said it himself."

Tang Xianzong said with absolute certainty.

After a moment of silence, everyone burst into cheers. In all their years in the army, they had never seen such a straightforward officer!

They paid right away, without any hesitation.

Meanwhile, Qin Yan looked at Liang Huizu and asked, "Tell me, how many rebels are there in Eastern Heaven Prefecture, and how are they distributed?"

"I can't wait to find out!"

Pfft!

Qin Yan drew his dagger and stabbed it into the other man's eye.

"Wrong answer. You still have one eye."

Qin Yan's expression was indifferent.

Ahh!

My eyes!

Liang Huizu contorted in pain, and blood gushed from his eyes.

Answer my question.

Qin Yan's voice rang out again, causing Liang Huizu to tremble violently.

"I...!"

Pfft!

Qin Yan struck again, gouging out the opponent's remaining intact eye.

"Too slow!"

Qin Yan's voice was devoid of any emotion. "Next, we'll start with your genitals."

If you answer too slowly or incorrectly, I'll cut off a piece of your answer, until you have nothing left.

"I said, I'll tell you everything."

Liang Huizu's psychological defenses collapsed due to Qin Yan's ruthless methods.

"We have already occupied Eastern Heaven Prefecture, and the garrison troops number around 30,000."

The garrison commander is General Hu Zhanfeng, the brother of Heavenly King Hong!

In addition, we are constantly recruiting civilians to join us and expanding our forces to attack various counties.

I am Liang Huizu, the commander of the Blood Wind Battalion, and our commander-in-chief is Ping Yihai, the Blood Knife Adept Ping Yihai, whose strength is that of Innate Martial Artist.

The Blood Wind Battalion has now expanded to nearly four thousand men!

I was sent out to wipe out the remnants of the Great Li; the main force is stationed in Qiushui County!

Isn't Qiushui County on the only way through?

Qin Yan frowned slightly.

It seems that the entire Eastern Heaven Prefecture has completely fallen!

"Lord Qin, what is the situation now?"

Zhang Xiang and the others had already arrived. Seeing the corpses scattered all over the ground, they immediately went to Qin Yan's side to ask him questions.

"This is not good."

Qin Yan looked serious. The group gathered around Xia Chengqian and he explained the general situation to everyone.

"The rebels are so powerful; they've already spread to several prefectures. If we let them gain a foothold, they'll definitely become a cancer on the Great Li Dynasty."

Peng Tao had a somber face.

"Now we have no choice but to take a detour!"

The current Eastern Heaven Prefecture is a dangerous place. If people were to find out about Xia Chengqian's existence, it would likely cause quite a bit of trouble.

"Then let's go to Dongying Prefecture. If I remember correctly, there is a garrison of the Dongying Prefecture army stationed there!"

The other side must have received word that they will send this army to Red Ridge Town, a strategic location on the border between the two prefectures.

Zhang Xiang took out a map and said, "Now we just need to head west and enter the territory of Dongying Prefecture, and we should be safe and sound."

"Whether you return to Tianlan Prefecture or go to the Capital, both are good choices."

"Can!"

Peng Tao nodded.

"Then leave this place immediately! Young friend Qin, I'll trouble you to lead those remaining soldiers and clear the way!"

"It's nothing!"

Qin Yan nodded slightly. Among the entire team, his perception ability was exceptionally outstanding.

He personally defused the mines in the several dangerous situations he encountered.

The entire team quickly adjusted and headed west towards Dongying Prefecture.

Tang Xianzong and the others naturally had no complaints and willingly followed Qin Yan.

Along the way, there were only refugees!

Qin Yan also rallied several waves of defeated troops, and now he commands an army of over two hundred men.

During this period, Qin Yan led his troops to defeat several waves of wandering rebels, sweeping them away with almost overwhelming force!

Qin Yan's superb Archery won over the defeated soldiers who joined later!

"My lord, there is a troop of soldiers in a village five miles ahead. They should be about two hundred and seventy men who have fled from Eastern Heaven Prefecture."

The scout arrived at Qin Yan's side and reported.

Qin Yan nodded.

"Tang Xianzong, Li Fu, bring your men and come with me."

"Yes, sir!"

The two immediately agreed, explaining that Li Fu was a talented individual they had found while gathering the remnants of their army.

A centurion, whose strength had reached the Qi Origin Realm, but unfortunately, he had no connections and could not be promoted.

Leading a hundred light cavalry, Qin Yan quickly arrived at a village!

Who are you people?

Upon arriving at the location, Qin Yan and his group were stopped by soldiers, and tensions immediately rose between the two sides.

Soon, a burly middle-aged man emerged from the camp. He had a fierce appearance and his tiger-like eyes gleamed with a cold light.

"He's a commander!"

Qin Yan could tell the other person's identity at a glance from the armor they were wearing.

"Du Changfeng, commander of the Eagle Feather Battalion of Eastern Heaven Prefecture, may I ask which unit this brother belongs to?"

Du Changfeng looked at Qin Yan. The man looked very young, but the hundred riders behind him exuded a murderous aura.

Immediately, they dared not be careless and clasped their hands in greeting to inquire!

"Qin Yan, Demon-Suppressing Bureau Commandant Inspector, is escorting an important figure to Dongying Prefecture. I hope Commander Du can cooperate with me."

You all need to obey my orders for now.

Upon hearing this, Du Changfeng immediately frowned. "You, a sixth-rank military officer, actually dare to interfere with me Principal Fifth Rank commander."

Are you perhaps joking?

"Hehe!"

Qin Yan immediately dismounted and walked up to the other party!

Du Changfeng's pupils contracted slightly; he could feel a strong sense of oppression emanating from the other person.

His physique is definitely what you'd call robust.

However, he was still more than half a head shorter than the other person.

At this moment, Qin Yan had one hand on the other person's shoulder!

In an instant, Du Changfeng felt a tremendous force on his shoulder, as if a mountain was pressing down on him.

He fell to his knees with a thud.

"Commander!"

"Stop!"

Seeing that his soldiers were about to attack, Du Changfeng immediately rebuked them.

His veins were bulging, but the hand pressing on his shoulder remained motionless.

No matter how hard he struggled, he couldn't budge the other person.

"Commander Du, what is my opinion?"

Qin Yan glanced at the other person indifferently.

As he spoke, Qin Yan produced a token in his hand, engraved with embroidered dragon patterns, with the words "Great Li" prominently displayed.

The other side is engraved with the word "scape".

See here!

Du Changfeng's pupils contracted, realizing that the token represented a prince.

The people escorting him this time are probably not the prince himself, but someone closely related to him!

His mind raced at that moment.

"Commander Du Changfeng of the Eagle Feather Battalion is willing to obey your orders."

The young man before us has reached an unbelievable level of strength at such a young age.

Following their orders isn't something that's hard to accept.