Ever since the establishment of the Qintian Empire, the journey had never been smooth sailing.
Leaving aside the rampant Monster Beasts and the bandits and outlaws infesting the land, those dark years required constant vigilance: on one side, they had to fend off the ravages of Monster Beasts, while on the other, they had to station heavy troops at strategic fortresses everywhere. It was a relentless struggle against heaven and earth.
Consequently, bandits and outlaws grew to harbor a deep, bone-deep hatred for the Qintian Empire.
Chapter 23