>>538275604
Because taxation.
Almost sure that small arms ammo taxed less than theoretical .444 from the City's manufacturer.

>>536317507
Do it, Xichun.
Kill them all. Including their families.

does offsetting defense skills also cancels the [on use] effects too

>>536136354
There doesn't seem to be any set-up for the changed system fo stay in place beyond Lord Hong Lu himself, which means that his death could still cause a power vaccume or stuff to get overturned.