After transmigrating into the body of a stepmother, I led the villains in a rebellion.

The two exchanged a glance, then simultaneously crouched down, using the scattered trees and protruding rocks around them as cover, and cautiously peered in the direction where the firelight had disappeared.

Only after the firelight died down and the footsteps faded into the distance did the two resume their actions.

Lu Shiyuan slapped the cliff face with his palm, using the force to fly up the cliff, with Ye Xiang following closely behind.

The two landed steadily on the cliff, the night as dark as ink, dotted with stars.

It illuminated the path for Lu Shiyuan and the other person.

Along the way, they silently killed patrolling soldiers, changed into their clothes, and infiltrated the enemy camp.

Lu Shiyuan did not take Ye Xiang directly to rescue the people, but instead ran towards General Xiao Dun's camp.

To successfully rescue our brothers, we must not only save them, but also ensure they can get out alive.

Rather than alerting the enemy, it's better to intercept and kill them first.

Xiao Dun's residence was located in the core area deep within Langya Mountain, surrounded by elite guards and heavily guarded.

With their tacit understanding and cooperation, Lu Shiyuan and Ye Xiang bypassed the guards' sight and approached their target silently.

Just as the two were trying to sneak into Xiao Dun's tent, they were unexpectedly discovered by the guards.

"What are you two doing sneaking around in the general's tent?"

Seeing that his whereabouts had been discovered, Lu Shiyuan decided to go all the way and killed the guards to rush inside.

Inside the tent, Xiao Dun was startled when he saw Lu Shiyuan rush in, then overjoyed. "Lord Lu, it's been a long time!"

Lu Shiyuan completely ignored his pleasantries.

He had no time to waste on someone who was about to die. His deep, cold eyes, like those of a star, swept over his surroundings with icy glints.

He said with a mocking tone, "This is your method."

When Lu Shiyuan saw through his act, Xiao Dun's face darkened. "If you refuse to drink alcohol, then don't blame me for being impolite."

After saying that, he waved his hand to the surrounding area, and all the archers who had been lying in ambush in the tents raised their bows and arrows and aimed them at Lu Shiyuan and Ye Xiang.

Xiao Dun then sat back down at the table. “His Highness knew you would come, so he prepared a grand gift for you well in advance.”

"Don't worry, after I kill you, I'll make sure all those brothers you've been longing for come to join you. Now, do it."

As Xiao Dun finished speaking, the arrows from the archers drew streaks of cold light across the night sky, like the scythe of death, about to reap the lives of Lu Shiyuan and Ye Xiang.

Lu Shiyuan watched the arrows raining down on him, but his eyes showed no panic. Instead, they gleamed with a calmness that bordered on cruelty.

It was as if he was not facing life and death, but rather taking a leisurely and calm approach to life.

He quickly scanned his surroundings and found the weak point from which the arrows were coming.

Ye Xiang stayed close to him, the two seemingly one, perfectly in sync.

Just as the rain of arrows was about to fall, Lu Shiyuan sprang up, moving like a ghost through the arrows, each step precisely avoiding vital points. At the same time, his longsword flashed like lightning, cutting off arrow after arrow that was about to hit them, heading straight for Xiao Dun.

Ye Xiang was responsible for cleaning up after Lu Shiyuan, and he leaped towards the archers on both sides.

Using the dagger in his hand, he killed them with each blow, like cutting leeks.

Xiao Dun, who had been calm and composed, suddenly changed his expression when he saw Lu Shiyuan rushing towards him recklessly.

He never expected Lu Shiyuan to be so reckless, that even his carefully laid trap couldn't hold them.

He slammed his fist on the table and roared, "You bunch of useless trash, what are you standing there for? Get up here now!"

However, the situation had already spiraled out of Xiao Dun's control.

Lu Shiyuan and Ye Xiang were like two killing gods; no one could stop them wherever they went.

Archers fell one after another under Lu Shiyuan and Ye Xiang's fierce offensive. Chaos reigned in the camp, with screams of terror and the clash of weapons creating a bloody and cruel scene.

Lu Shiyuan's swordsmanship was sharp and precise, each strike hitting the enemy's vital points perfectly. His figure moved swiftly through the camp, leaving behind streaks of silver afterimages.

Seeing this, Xiao Dun's face turned even more ashen. He knew that all of his carefully planned schemes had completely spiraled out of control.

He kept banging on the table and shouting, trying to rouse the remaining soldiers to continue fighting. But faced with Lu Shiyuan and Ye Xiang, two ruthless killers, the soldiers' morale had already collapsed, and they began to retreat.

"You bunch of good-for-nothings, how dare you betray me!" Xiao Dun roared, drawing his long sword from his waist, determined to take the lead himself.

However, as soon as he stood up, he felt a sharp sword aura rushing towards him, and Lu Shiyuan appeared in front of him like a shadow.

"Xiao Dun, your end is near," Lu Shiyuan said coldly, his sword tip already pressed against Xiao Dun's throat.

Xiao Dun's face turned deathly pale. He stared into Lu Shiyuan's deep and cold eyes, his heart filled with despair and fear.

"Lu Shiyuan, don't think you've won by killing me. Let me tell you, His Highness won't let you off easily. He has a generous gift waiting for you..."

Before Xiao Dun could finish speaking, Lu Shiyuan lightly swung his sword, and a bloody gash appeared on Xiao Dun's throat. Blood gushed out, and he collapsed to the ground, his life force extinguished in that instant.

The saying "the rabbit dies, the hound is cooked" applies to the story of Guo Dun. The soldiers who were originally besieging him lost their composure after witnessing Guo Dun's death, and they all dropped their weapons and fled in panic.

"General, kill all the remaining men..."

Lu Shiyuan shook his head. "No, we need people right now. Those who want to stay can stay, and those who don't want to leave."

"Yes, General," Ye Xiang replied and left the tent.

Lu Shiyuan, on the other hand, couldn't wait to go to the dungeon, where his brothers were still imprisoned.

Inside the dungeon, the dim candlelight flickered, illuminating the haggard faces behind the iron bars.

He looked at the unconscious people tied to the wooden frame and felt extremely heartbroken.

I never imagined that I would implicate them.

They dedicated their lives to serving the country and should not be treated this way.

With bloodshot eyes, Lu Shiyuan dragged his heavy steps as he took the people down from the wooden frame one by one.

After he untied everyone, Ye Xiang, having finished dealing with the matter, led a group of soldiers to the dungeon.

"General, these people are willing to stay and follow you."

Lu Shiyuan suppressed his anger and glanced sideways. "Have them carry all the brothers back to their tents, and then send someone to find a doctor to examine them."

Ye Xiang nodded quickly and immediately ordered the soldiers to take action.

The soldiers carefully lifted the unconscious soldiers onto stretchers, moving gently so as not to hurt them.

The dungeon echoed with deep, orderly footsteps, each one seemingly expressing respect and reluctance to part with these loyal soldiers.

Lu Shiyuan stood to the side, his eyes following the situation closely, until everyone had been safely evacuated before he got up and left the dungeon.