The unforgotten graveyard of blood and sword qi

Using that information, Yang Qing operated under the notion that the empire could have been a genuine destination for Ming Wa's partner, or it was a misdirection, with his true goal being somewhere nearby or a location easily accessible from there.

Given how heavily trafficked the empire was—serving as a major trade hub—Yang Qing initially felt that someone on the run or looking to lay low would avoid such a place. The high volume of foot traffic made it a prime spot for information brokers and intelligence agencies, increasing the risk of exposure.

Because of how heavily trafficked the empire was with people, with it being a trade hub of sorts, Yang Qin had felt someone on the run, or looking to lay low would look to avoid such places, because of their propensity to harbor information brokers and agencies, because of the heavy foot traffic.