Chapter 829: They Have Also Arrived

"We are not fishermen," Xiao Jinyan continued with his sardonic smile.

The others had no choice; they were soldiers and naturally understood the principle that military orders must not be disobeyed.

Since Xiao Jinyan insisted, they could only bite the bullet and go.

They only hoped that should they die, their families would be given more Silver in compensation.

Xiao Jinyan was also a leader who knew how to win hearts. Now that they were preparing to climb the mountain, he declared, "All soldiers, heed my command. Follow me up the mountain. Those who return alive will be rewarded a thousand taels of Silver; those who unfortunately perish will be rewarded two thousand taels, ensuring their families need not worry about food and clothing. I do not like to threaten others. Those willing to climb with me, come; those unwilling, may return to the ship to wait."