Chapter 835 - 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."
A thousand taels, two thousand taels? Such amounts were more than they could ever earn in a lifetime as marines. Who wouldn’t take the offer? Everyone jostled to take part. Moments ago, no one had been willing, but now not a single person wanted to leave.
Even Gui Yunxi, who had been dazedly intent on escaping, began to climb up with ropes tied around her.
Xiao Jinyan laughed and said, "That’s more like it. Before us, three people have already ascended, among them two weaklings and two delicate young ladies. You cannot let them outdo you."