This is true of so many stories where we come to love the villain, however ruthless and violent:
Actually, he's not a very likable character for me but that my opinion changed after reading chapters 686-687. He's a very loyal man and that for me is a very redeemable trait for a character that I didn't liked at first.
Reminds me of The Sopranos (late the party; I just finished watching all six seasons this month).
Why do we love Tony? He's VIOLENT.
That scene where he smashes a guy's teeth, and later, finds a tooth in the cuff of his pants while talking to his shrink....
I detest violence. Lynchings, executions, firing squads - even if "deserved" -
You read Arabic...?
Chapter 752 English version was yet to be released but I browse the Arabic and found out the he was pierced by multiple swords and spears.
Your knowledge of history and storytelling make this post a pleasure to read.
a rag tag group of little bandits striving to survive in a harsh mountainous region somewhere in China.... during those times famine is very common and many people, young and old did banditry for a living. The usual targets were peddling merchants and aristocrats that had low level of security.
Thieving and violence - to protect one's own family -
There you have me again, hating the crimes, but feeling respect (even admiration) for some of the criminals. :)