They entered the Big Boss's bedroom and blew five sleeping powders into the room.
After waiting for a while, they quietly pushed the door open and went in.
With five sleeping powders, let alone people, even an elephant inside would have been knocked out.
Big Brother went to check on the Big Boss on the bed and found he had indeed fainted.
"Come, tie him up!"
Big Brother told them to bring the prepared ropes, tie the Big Boss tightly, then stuff him into a sack and carry him on their shoulders as they quietly left the mountain stronghold.
The other group had also successfully knocked out and captured the Second Boss without any incidents.
The eight of them, carrying the Big Boss and Second Boss, walked towards the outside of the mountain stronghold.
Two bandits were standing guard at the entrance of the mountain stronghold.
Big Brother frowned; he had forgotten about the guards at the entrance.
"What do we do?"
One of them asked Big Brother with a worried expression.
They had no retreat now; if they couldn't get out, they were dead.
"Who will go and lure those two away?"
Big Brother asked them.
They couldn't get out without luring them away.
"I'll go."
The younger bandit stepped forward.
"Be careful."
Big Brother nodded and said to him.
The young bandit immediately walked out towards the entrance.
The two guards quickly saw the young bandit.
"You... you're leaving too?"
The two of them asked the young bandit hesitantly.
"Huh?"
The young bandit was stunned. What was going on?
"No, someone else left?"
The young bandit asked confusedly.
"Including you, that makes ten."
The two of them said speechlessly.
"Then... then why didn't you stop them?"
The young bandit asked confusedly.
"We... we were planning to leave."
The two of them said sheepishly.
The young bandit: ...
So, they were all in the same boat!
"Well, since we're all on the same side, I have a few more companions. Let's go together."
Seeing this, the young bandit was no longer afraid.
"Big Brother, they're all on our side. Come out."
The young bandit whispered to the few people hidden in the dark.
Amidst everyone's confused expressions, the young bandit explained the whole story.
"So, they're our people! Shall we go together?"
Big Brother was pleasantly surprised and asked the two of them.
"Alright, let's go together!"
The two of them had been hesitant before, but now seeing so many brothers leaving, they had nothing to hesitate about. They immediately left Water Moon Stronghold with them.
As for the other bandits who had also considered escaping, they came out to check and, seeing that even the guards were gone, they also made up their minds to leave Water Moon Stronghold.
Some went to join the Bandit Suppression Camp, some went to other mountain strongholds, and some chose to leave the area.
In the middle of the night, Li Changmin was suddenly woken up.
Many bandits had come to surrender at the camp.
This made Li Changmin very confused.
He originally wanted to find Su Fan and let Su Fan make the decision.
But he was stopped by a soldier.
"Commander says no matter how big the matter is at night, he shouldn't be woken up. Everything will be dealt with in the morning."
Li Changmin was helpless. It was the first time he knew Su Fan had this rule, so he had to handle it himself.
He temporarily housed the bandits in the extra tents and assigned guards, keeping only eight of them.
"You say you brought back military achievements?"
These eight people insisted on seeing the officer of the Bandit Suppression Camp. A subordinate told Li Changmin, and Li Changmin came over.
"Sir, we have captured the Big Boss and Second Boss of Water Moon Stronghold!"
Big Brother said to Li Changmin, seeking credit.
"What!"
Li Changmin was shocked. These eight people had actually captured the leaders of Water Moon Stronghold? Was it that easy?
Under Li Changmin's surprised gaze, the few of them dragged out two sacks from a bush outside the camp. When they opened the sacks, the Big Boss and Second Boss were inside.
Li Changmin was stunned; these two were indeed the leaders of Water Moon Stronghold.
"I have noted your military achievements. Rest in the camp first, and rewards will be given tomorrow!"
Li Changmin temporarily arranged the few of them in a separate tent and would wait until Su Fan woke up tomorrow.
When Su Fan woke up the next day, he suddenly received the news: Water Moon Stronghold was destroyed?
Su Fan was bewildered.
How did Water Moon Stronghold disappear while he was sleeping?
"What's going on?"
Su Fan asked Li Changmin with confusion.
Li Changmin organized the information he had learned from the bandits yesterday and told Su Fan.
Su Fan was somewhat surprised.
A simple offer of amnesty had caused an entire mountain stronghold to betray their leaders? This was completely beyond Su Fan's expectations.
"Where are the leaders of Water Moon Stronghold?"
Su Fan asked Li Changmin.
His greatest concern was the elite monsters of Water Moon Stronghold; they were the source of equipment.
"They're locked up."
Li Changmin replied.
"Gather everyone at the training ground and bring the people from Water Moon Stronghold too."
Su Fan instructed Li Changmin.
Soon, everyone gathered in the open space in the center of the camp.
"Bring the leaders of Water Moon Stronghold up!"
Su Fan, standing on a temporary wooden platform, commanded below without a word.
Soon, the Second Boss and Big Boss of Water Moon Stronghold were brought up.
"People of Water Moon Stronghold, I said that except for important figures of the stronghold or those who committed heinous crimes, I would deal with them leniently. Today, in front of all of you, I will execute these two!"
Su Fan grabbed his large saber and, in front of their terrified expressions, swung it towards their necks.
"No!"
After a scream, Su Fan executed them both.
Both were elite monsters, and only one dropped loot.
Su Fan reached out and scooped it up.
"The leaders of Water Moon Stronghold are dead. Now, let's discuss merits and rewards."
Su Fan put away his saber and said to the people below.
"Although you have abandoned darkness and embraced light, your past crimes cannot be easily forgiven. You will now be assigned to various squads of ten-man leaders to fight and earn merit. Once your merits and demerits offset each other, your crimes will be pardoned, and you will decide whether to stay or go."
Su Fan said loudly to those below, ensuring everyone present could hear.
There was no reaction from below; they already knew about this, which was why they came to the Bandit Suppression Camp.
"Also, last night, eight people voluntarily captured the Big Boss and Second Boss of Water Moon Stronghold. This is a great deed. Your merits and demerits will offset each other, your past crimes will be pardoned, and each will be rewarded with ten taels of silver."
Su Fan announced the rewards for the eight people.
As soon as Su Fan finished speaking, the eight people happily stepped forward to receive their rewards.
"Are you willing to stay in the Bandit Suppression Camp? If not, you can leave at any time."
Su Fan asked the eight people.
"We are willing!"
Big Brother led the way and was the first to kneel before Su Fan, declaring his loyalty.
They had inquired from the soldiers today and learned that the soldiers of the Bandit Suppression Camp were very well-compensated, earning about five to ten taels of silver after almost every battle. This was much more profitable than being bandits on the mountain. Although they didn't know the specifics of the compensation, it didn't stop them from being envious.
They were definitely going to stay.