Seeing that Lin Yinan didn't do anything to him, the boy in the lead became even more arrogant, spitting on the ground and picking up a small bundle of firewood he had gathered before heading towards the mountain stronghold.

"Madam, let me go and teach that wretched boy a lesson." Qianwu had already returned with a basket.

"No need, they won't be arrogant for long."

Sure enough, when they returned with a basket full of wild vegetables, the area in front of the mountain stronghold was crowded with people, and hundreds of guards and soldiers stood not far away.

Several families carried baskets on their backs, and the elderly and children also carried large bundles.

Lin Yinan glanced at the children around them; all the children who had insulted her in the woods earlier were among them.

Zhao Mang is quite efficient!

"From this day forward, you are no longer part of the mountain stronghold. Your indentures have been returned to you. If any other families wish to leave, the city lord has agreed to return their indentures as well."

The crowd fell silent instantly, everyone lowered their heads, and not a single word was uttered.

The villagers didn't want to leave. If it weren't for these troublemakers causing trouble, their lives wouldn't be so difficult.

Now that they are finally leaving, the villagers wish they could give them a grand send-off with drums and gongs.

"Alright! Since there isn't any, then you may leave! You have three days to leave Chi'an and Longtan territory," Zhao Mang said loudly.

The families glanced at the bandits with inscrutable expressions, then turned and headed down the mountain.

"Let's go! If you want me here, there are plenty of other places that will want me!"

As soon as they left the mountain village, they encountered a group of ragged people.

The person leading the group couldn't hide his joy.

"Hurry up! We've arrived at the mountain stronghold; our lodging is just ahead."