Chapter 704: Frequent Disasters and Empty Stomachs
The City God asked, "I wonder which aspect the Supreme Immortal is asking about?"
"Any aspect is fine," Chen Changsheng said. "This Chen is just asking casually. The City God needn't worry about anything, just speak freely."
The City God understood. "This humble god does not know about the entirety of the Northwestern Lands," he said immediately, "but Ximing Land is much more chaotic than before."
"Ximing City is teeming with all sorts of people. Combined with the Northern Desert's restlessness, this has inevitably led to today's chaos. Although West Xiao wasn't exactly peaceful in the past, it was far better than it is now."
"Furthermore, the capital is in Shangjing. Great Xiang's gaze is entirely focused on the central regions, making it exceedingly difficult to govern here. This has led to a complete breakdown of order."
"Human life has no protection. Arson, murder, and pillaging happen constantly, yet there is absolutely no solution..."
The City God sighed. "This place should have been prosperous, but it has become a foul mire. To survive, the vast majority must either migrate east or stay here and live a life of licking blood off the tip of a blade."
Chen Changsheng looked out. He saw destitute people collapsed on the street, their eyes filled with despair. Yet, not a single passerby would spare them a glance.
Observing these passersby more closely, most wore a saber and sword fastened at their waists. Their hands constantly rested on the hilts, as they never knew if someone might suddenly lash out at any moment.