Squad after squad of soldiers searched the compound for the Zhao Family's accumulated wealth. Vast amounts of gold, silver, and grain were carried out from secret vaults by the Wind Tiger Battalion's soldiers.
At the entrance to the compound, Zhao Family members were pressed to the ground. At a single command, the soldiers swung their blades, and head after head rolled across the ground as the headless corpses crashed down.
Yet the next moment, another group of Zhao Family members was dragged before the gates and slaughtered as easily as chopping melons and slicing vegetables.
"Zhao Lin, it's time for you to prove yourself!"
Watching his clansmen being steadily exterminated, Zhao Lin's expression did not change. He hurriedly followed Li Yi's arrangements, pointing out the Zhao Family compound's many hidden vaults.
"Zhao Lin, you betrayed the family! You'll die a miserable death!"
Seeing Zhao Lin reveal all of the family's assets, one Zhao Family member glared at him furiously and cursed him without end.
Yet Zhao Lin turned a deaf ear, leading Li Yi from place to place as they searched through the Zhao Family's hoarded wealth.
"Zhao Lin, do you know where the letters exchanged between the Zhao Family and the Xiongnu are hidden?"
Li Yi looked at Zhao Lin and asked intently.
"My lord, they're in Zhao Cheng's study. I'll lead the way!"
Led by Zhao Lin, Li Yi and the others quickly arrived at Zhao Cheng's study.
Many deeds to houses and land were hidden in this study—the foundation upon which the Zhao Family had established itself at Wild Goose Pass. Yet now, they had all fallen into Li Yi's hands.
The study contained many precious artifacts, as well as countless scrolls. Zhao Lin headed straight for a vase in the corner. After twisting it several times,