"We make our own purposes, each and everyone of us. As crown prince, and future emperor, my purpose is to protect my people and provide for their happiness. So that they may each find their own purpose." Ling said while pouring two cups of mint tea

Xi'an, as the prince had noted, was not a nation that believed in destiny. Being ruled by demons from hell, all of whom had been there, gave the kingdom unique inside into the world beyond the veil. More specifically it's unplanned disorganized system that had no hierarchy to speak of.

"In Xi'an we believe it is the job of the government to protect and provide for its people. And the duty of the people to support the government in this endeavor. But no I am afraid that even the idea of destiny is unusual in my nation." Ling reiterated