The scorching summer heat was relentless, and the waves of warmth continued.
On the official road, just over ten miles from the Central Capital City, there were continuous fields of farms and orchards on both sides, with scattered patches of wasteland.
Nearby, there were farmers working, children playing, and villages with wisps of smoke rising from afar.
A merchant caravan with guards and a caravan with merchants handling goods were walking one after the other on the official road.
"Be careful, after this village, there are still two more forests ahead."
"No way, we're almost in Central Capital City, under Emperor Jing's rule, and there are highway robbers?"
"Heh, don't say we haven't entered the city yet, even if we do, in the Imperial City, at Imperial River Corner, there are still those who rob money and lust."
"What? Aren't there Abnormal People in the city; can't they catch some petty thieves?"
