Inspiration

"You heartless bastards! You won't let us in, and you won't send out reinforcements. You want to see us die!"

"You heartless bastards! I worked for you, and this is how you repay me!"

"You'll get what you deserve!"

Despite their bitter scolding, these individuals had no choice but to escape.

Observing that the castle gate remained firmly shut, they didn't linger to face impending doom. Instead, many chose to abandon resistance and fled in all directions.

The robust castle perched on the mountain's back, surrounded by farmland and towering peaks beyond.

"Don't pursue fleeing enemies!"

Qin Silong halted the soldiers eager to pursue and slay them.

Most of those escaping were commoners who had been coerced into serving the oppressive forces. If they could renounce their misguided path and cease their villainous acts, Qin Silong was inclined to spare them.

Furthermore, there was no time to chase these deserters.