February 19th.
It had been a full month since they entered the territory of the Southern Barbarians.
Tan Bin and "Fifth Brother" parted ways with "Fourth Brother" some thirty li from Wu Lake, then, following Old Rat's directions, wandered and hid around Wu Lake for a few days. Only after confirming that the Barbarians were no longer on their trail did they set out again, heading southeast to continue their reconnaissance.
It wasn't until they crossed White Head Gorge that Tan Bin realized how wise it was for the higher-ups to dispatch them here to scout the Barbarians.
Those who'd never been to this land would have no idea that the devastated, desolate Land of Suffering of the Southern Barbarians would look like this. To say it was surprising was an understatement—the truth was enough to shatter all preconceptions.
Could you imagine lush fields, vibrant seedlings sprouting with vitality, appearing in the Land of Suffering of the Southern Barbarians?
