Starving Land at the End of the Ming: A Thousand-Mile Journey, A Nation for Eternity

“Kill me and avenge what I did to you in my previous life.” “Master Liang, let’s talk about that after we’ve rescued Qionghua and the others.” Four years later… “Master Liang, let’s talk about that after Li Chuangjiang captures Luoyang and kills the pig demon.” Nine years later… “Master Liang, come with me to Yangzhou. We’ll talk once we’ve settled down there.” Four years later… “Master Liang, what do we do?!” “Hold on tight!” I rode my horse, holding Mansui close as we charged into the enemy ranks. Many years later… “Master Liang…let’s live well together…let’s stay alive…” “Have you ever heard of a land of eternal peace…” Mansui said, tears in her eyes. “Believe me, we’ll find a secluded country where everyone is equal!” “Master Liang, hold me tight…”