In the East Qin State of Chan Country, on the road towards Mande City.
Two off-road vehicles trudged along a muddy, dilapidated trail.
Due to a torrential downpour the previous night, the cars had been stuck in mud pits multiple times, forcing the passengers to get out and push while filling the holes, dirtying themselves in the awkward process.
In the leading off-road vehicle sat Wang Xiaotong, Liu Canlin, and Lu Yixin, with a local guide doubling as a translator driving.
The vehicle behind them carried the guard team they had hired to ensure their safety throughout the journey.
"What kind of crap road is this, it's just not meant for driving."
Wang Xiaotong said with a resigned expression, his trouser legs and sleeves still caked in mud from the recent ordeal of pushing the car.
"Boss, this is how it is around here! But once we get past this section and reach the Mande Region, it'll be much better,"
