They seized a substantial haul of gold, silver, jewelry, and finely crafted iron weapons from the bandit nests. The bandit hideouts were well-stocked with ready-made daily necessities, featuring sturdy houses, opulent treasuries, and ample granaries, resembling small kingdoms.
The martial arts world leader, along with the assembled heroes, established a base in the mountains. They systematically dismantled nearby smaller bandit nests and pursued scattered bandits who had fled deeper into the mountains.
News of the ongoing mountain battles reached Su Bin daily, and he shared the updates with Qin Zhenzhen.
Curious, she inquired, "What do you plan to do with the gold and silver?"
The mountain bandits often ventured to affluent cities to pillage before returning to Shanglin for respite. Once they identified a new target, they would emerge from the mountains to commit their crimes.