Realistically, given their status, they could have ignored the conscription order even if it had come from the Mansion Master of Guangfeng Prefecture.
But as fate would have it, this particular order came from none other than Prince Yu—the current Grand Marshal of the Anti-Bandit Army and the Holy Emperor's own brother.
How could they possibly refuse?
So, they had no choice but to accept the military order. They were assigned the task of hunting down traitors from the Blood Dragon Platform and began tracking a group of rebels lurking near the Great River Camp.
They had been searching for three or four days but had found nothing.
Today, they had received a tip, but by the time they arrived, the mountain stronghold had already been razed by fire.
It was a complete dead end—a wasted trip that left them thoroughly frustrated.
Hearing Luo Wei's words, the Scholar's Attendant looked toward the ruined temple ahead and, just as expected, saw two figures inside.
