The leader was knocked unconscious, so he couldn't arrogantly seek death, but there was still the second leader.
The second-in-command and the first-in-command share a deep bond and are not people who want to usurp the throne.
However, they also understood that they couldn't let this group of people leave at this time, because if even one person escaped, the entire village would suffer.
The second-in-command faced off against the young man, and the more he looked into the young man's cold and ruthless eyes, the more alarmed he became.
This young man absolutely cannot be allowed to stay; it will cause a huge problem.
Just as the second-in-command hardened his heart and prepared to disregard the life or death of the first-in-command, a figure swiftly drew a knife and held it to his neck.
"Don't move!"
A deep male voice rang out, and it was Mu Family Army, who had been freed from their restraints and was now helping their thirteenth young master, who had taken the second-in-command hostage.
It was clear that both the top leader and the second-in-command had been taken hostage.
The third leader took a step back as if by reflex, looking at the dozen or so bound guards with a hint of fear in his eyes.
Could someone suddenly jump out from here and attack him?
Mu Shisan sneered, said no more nonsense, and boldly walked out, dragging the burly body of the leader.
For a time, no one in the village dared to stop them.
"Attack! Don't worry about us! The commander is coming, we're all finished!"
The second-in-command roared, his voice filled with a do-or-die determination.
Mu Shisan stopped and raised an eyebrow at the village: "You all seem to understand the bigger picture, even putting life and death aside."
The second-in-command snorted coldly, "Isn't that obvious?"
"What's wrong with bullying your own people? Do you want to join the army?"
Mu Shisan spoke with some interest, offering this opportunity.
The second-in-command was quick-witted. He blurted out, "What's so great about being a soldier? If you don't follow the right people, you might as well make your own way in the world!"
"General Mu, do you think it's acceptable?"
The boy slightly raised his eyelids, his eyelashes fluttering, and spoke casually.
The second-in-command was taken aback.
Damn it! What does this little brat mean?
He probably doesn't have any connections with the Mu family army!
"Tell me, why did you become a bandit in the mountains?"
Mu Shisan, holding the person hostage, took the initiative and started chatting with them.
The third leader gave a bitter smile: "We were forced into this situation and had no choice but to find a way to survive."
Mu Shisan: "I remember that Lianyun is blessed with good weather and abundant harvests. We shouldn't force people to become bandits in the mountains just for food."
"Yes, it's not natural disasters that force people to become bandits, it's man-made disasters."
The third leader rolled up his sleeve, revealing a government brand on his arm, the kind only convicted prisoners had.
They weren't forced into it by a lack of food, but by the government leaving them with no other way to survive, forcing them to become bandits and other "rebels."
"Most of the people in the village are high-ranking officials who have offended Lianyun and fled here."
"Since everyone's identities are shady, they can only make a living by robbing."
The third leader didn't reveal the details of his collaborations with high-ranking officials and dignitaries in the city to make a profit.
He wouldn't reveal all his secrets right away.
Mu Shisan curled his lips. Although he was not very old, his eyes were sharp and ruthless: "He seems like a very good person who has been wronged."
The knife held against the leader's neck was suddenly swung.
With a clang, a flying sword collided with the knife and fell to the ground.
He is a hidden archer in the village.
If he hadn't been constantly vigilant, observing the subtle movements of the third and second leaders, he might not have been able to block the attack so precisely.
"Actually, I can leave regardless of whether you two leaders live or die."
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