Chapter 229 Chapter 229 Exploration
Jin Chan passed the second floor.
Zhang Rongfang was in a good mood, and immediately took three guards to walk around the streets of Zaitong.
After coming to this place for so long, he didn't take a closer look at the city once.
While wandering around to understand the surrounding terrain, Zhang Rongfang was also thinking about how to make the three people around him leave him.
Give yourself the opportunity to act alone.
The terrain of Zaitong Port is scattered, the urban area is not big, there is only a circular area in the middle.
There are clusters of buildings in this area, and buildings of various styles can be seen everywhere.
But that's not all about Erythrina.
Compared to the urban area, the various manors scattered radially around are the core of this place.
The manors are surrounded by green lawns, and there are guards patrolling around them.
Some even built their own watch towers and earthen castles.
There are many owners of the manor, bearded Westerners, Hussi, black turbans, all kinds.
Walking on the street, you can see people of all races wandering with translators everywhere.
Most of them are dressed for traveling at sea, apparently most of them are captains, wealthy businessmen who pass here temporarily.
Zayton City is divided into three layers of rings, the innermost layer is the area where the governor's residence and so on are located.
The middle layer is the temporary residence of the rich and powerful.
The outer layer is the residence of ordinary settled residents.
The important figures of the big forces mostly live in their own manors.
Zhang Rongfang was not interested in going to the accommodation area to check, but went directly to Erythrina Bay.
This is the most quintessential part of the entire port.
It was noon at this time.
In the bay, the densely packed sails are like trees, and there are countless oars of different sizes, and there are constant sounds of beating water waves.
Looking from a distance, it looks like a centipede covered with thousands of feet.
On the shore, there are people's heads surging, and cargo trucks are constantly shuttling.
Zhang Rongfang and the three guards were wearing ordinary black clothes, with a white rhino horn belt hanging from their waists, and ordinary leather caps on their heads to prevent their hair from being blown loose by the wind.
The four of them were walking leisurely on the busy pier, looking out of place.
Zhang Rongfang looked up at the bay from afar.
The densely packed ships can't be seen at a glance, at least tens of thousands of them are crowded together.
Farther away, the sea is shimmering and golden.
There is a fleet of ships, slowly sailing towards the distance.
There is also a fleet of ships slowly sailing into the harbor from the other direction.
The shouts of sailors, the chanting of cargo unloading, the shouting and commanding of overseers and merchants.
Countless sounds merged into the waves, as if it became the unique music sound of the whole Erythrina.
The four of them walked forward all the way, from the sidewalk to the empty space of the pier.
In a deserted place, standing by the sea, looking at a lush scene in the harbor.
"This place is really incredible" Zhang Rongfang was amazed, and his eyes fell on a big ship that had just passed by.
This big ship is at least several hundred meters long.
From left to right, you can see the densely packed oars on the side of the ship, protruding from the hole in the boat, shaking orderly round after round on the water.
Thirty of them were witnessed on one side, each as thick as a bucket and tens of meters long.
Zhang Rongfang has never seen such a long and thick paddle.
"This gentleman must be coming to Erythronia for the first time, right?" A burly man in a black turban holding a child beside him spoke with a smile.
He was wearing a gray mandarin jacket, revealing a body of strong and well-proportioned dark muscles. The lower body is simple gray and white trousers, which are **** at the trouser legs.
What caught people's attention was that there was a palm-wide silver scimitar hanging from his waist.
"Can this gentleman see it?" Zhang Rongfang smiled.
"Naturally. From the look in your eyes and the way you dress, you can probably tell that you are from the interior." The man nodded.
He pointed to the big boat passing slowly in front of him.
"In our Erythrina, this type of ship is the largest model.
The boats here are generally divided into three types. The big ones are called 艟克, the middle ones are called 艚, and the lower ones are called 舸. "
He explained with a smile.
"For a big ship like the one in front of you, one oar is extremely thick, and it takes at least ten to fifteen sailors to shake it together."
"One oar requires more than ten people to work together? So many oars." Zhang Rongfang was surprised.
"Exactly, usually this kind of ship needs at least a few hundred people to set sail, so every time this kind of ship docks for supplies, it is a big carnival."
He pointed to the piles of trucks that had already been waiting by the pier not far away, and groups of people dressed as businessmen.
"Some ships basically don't let people go, they only let people deliver goods and supplies, and they pay for the goods and deliver the goods. They don't even bother to talk about the price. This ship is probably it."
"Is Xiongtai a native of this place? You really know these things very well. I admire them." Zhang Rongfang said clearly.
"Actually, it's okay, after living here for a while, you will understand everything you need to know.
In the past, it was even more lively here. However, in recent years, the White Ten Sect and the Chain Gang drove away many Enluo people and West Asians, and it was not as prosperous as it used to be. "The man said with emotion.
"I've heard of the Baishijiao and the Chain Gang in other places before, are they already the strongest force here?" Zhang Rongfang asked.
"That's not true. It's just unloading at the pier. No one can compare. But when the goods are transported to the inland, it depends on the Fulier family." The man replied.
"The Fulier family?"
"Well, the patriarch of the Fulier family, Leona Fulier, is the number one in inland transportation. There are many strong men under him. Even the Chain Gang and the White Ten Sect can't fight against it here.
Brother, if you meet someone from this family, you must not provoke them, take a step back, and avoid troubles to ensure your safety, right? "The man persuaded.
"That makes sense." Zhang Rongfang nodded.
At this moment, a servant in gray clothes and hat quickly approached behind him, and said a few words respectfully beside Ah Yi.
Ah's complexion changed slightly, and he came to Zhang Rongfang and whispered his voice.
"Borrower?!" Zhang Rongfang frowned.
Princess Yongxiang actually wanted to ask him to borrow a master to cooperate with him temporarily.
And borrow all three of his guards at once.
What's going on in this woman's head?
She really thinks that she can do whatever she wants because she is a royal?
Of course, Zhang Rongfang would never admit that although he was dissatisfied in his heart, his eyes just happened to shine.
He had been thinking about how to separate the three spirits, and now Yongxiang's borrower was exactly in his favor.
At this time, seeing that something was going on here, the man also nodded, and walked away a certain distance with the child in his arms.
Watch this person walk away.
Chen Hancai said with a grim expression: "Daozi, this Yongxiang princess's favor is on the rise, I'm afraid we can't refuse."
"I can't refuse? What if I refuse?" Zhang Rongfang frowned. How much influence can a princess have?
"This time we have the obligation to fully cooperate with the princess's actions. Now that Yongxiang is recruiting, if we don't go, she will give her an excuse and put us in the hat of disobedience. By then, Daozi, you will be fine , but we just"
Chen Han explained, obviously feeling very upset.
His duty is to protect Daozi, and if something happens to Daozi, he will also have an accident.
But now, if the princess invites him not to go, something will happen.
"That's right, that's exactly what Brother Chen said. We are disobedient, Daozi, you are sure to be fine, but it is too easy for the county master to target us. The head teacher and the palace masters will never fight with Yongxiang county because of us." The power behind the master resisted." Ah nodded in agreement.
"Is there no other way?" Zhang Rong looked embarrassed and worried, but he breathed a sigh of relief in his heart.
"I'm afraid not. I don't know how long we'll be going. During these times, I have to trouble Daozi not to go out as much as possible, and wait until I return before going out." Chen Han suggested.
"Oh," Zhang Rongfang sighed.
Several people got bad news, and immediately lost the mood to hang out.
From a mobile vendor by the pier, I bought some special wooden amulets, a strange flute carved from some unknown animal bone, and a jar of insect repellent ointment with unknown ingredients.
The four returned to Yuanxingju.
The healthy woman sent by Princess Yongxiang had already been waiting in front of the courtyard where they lived.
"Who told you to run around?!
hurry up! Respect the order of the princess, the three of you quickly follow me! "The healthy woman scolded impatiently.
Ah Er immediately blushed and was about to speak. But Chen Han grabbed him and shook his head.
Chen Han took the initiative to step forward and clasped his fists.
"Sorry, I went out for a short stroll and kept you waiting. You can go now." He went up and gently stuffed a roll of banknotes in the past.
The healthy woman quickly glanced at the bank note, her complexion improved slightly, but it still stinks.
She snorted coldly, shouted to follow up, and then turned and left.
Chen Han and the three of them clasped their fists to salute Zhang Rongfang respectively, and told him not to go out for the time being until they came back.
After hearing Zhang Rongfang's repeated promises, the three had no choice but to follow and leave.
Seeing the figures of the three gradually leaving, Zhang Rong regained his composure, returned to the courtyard, and closed the door.
Quickly packed up his things, got ready, put on his treasure armor, and brought a map. He walked to the gate of the courtyard and listened to the movement outside.
Make sure the person has already left.
Just quietly opened the door, his figure flashed, he rushed out in the blink of an eye, and disappeared on the mountain road down the mountain.
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To the south of Citong Bay, there is a special mountain called Huangjing Mountain.
In Huangjing Mountain, surrounded by hot and humid miasma all year round, there are many poisonous insects, and swamps are everywhere. Even setting fire to the mountain has been carried out several times, but all of them ended without a problem.
Every time it starts, the miasma and mist inside surge out, not only extinguishing the flames, but most of the burned vegetation are highly poisonous.
Highly poisonous plants burn poisonous smoke, and no one can stop it.
After several times, many people died, and no one cares about this place anymore.
At this time in Huangjing Mountain.
A burly figure flitted past patches of dense vegetation lightly.
Not long after, the figure stopped on a thick branch, and his right hand stabbed upward like lightning, pinching the head of a black triangle-headed poisonous snake that was about to sneak attack with two fingers.
"According to the map, it should be in this area. The next step is to search carefully."
The figure raised its head, revealing a face with a pure black and silver thread mask.
This is the envoy mask from the previous Golden Wing Building, which he took out for waste.
Since what he was looking for was the secret treasure left by Dongzong, Zhang Rong conveniently thought, maybe wearing the mask of the Golden Wing Building would give some bonuses?
"This is the place, the poisonous miasma is really annoying." He raised his hand and took out a small porcelain bottle from his pocket, poured one out of it and put it into his mouth.
Although the life value just keeps shaking, going up and down for a while, it is better to take some medicine to be safe.
After taking the medicine, Zhang Rongfang took out the map again for comparison.
The local map of Erythrina and the map on the key are superimposed, find out where the X is added.
"It only says that it is in this woodland, but it is not clear where it is in the woodland."
Put away the map and let out a sigh.
Zhang Rongfang exerted his strength and continued to rush to the depths of the forest. He planned to turn around the deepest area of the entire forest first, and then conduct a carpet search after determining the degree of danger.
This job is destined not to be successful in one go, it has to be done slowly.
He just left.
With a soft swish, two tall figures wrapped in black leather armor appeared under the tree where they were.
"That's right here, he came here and made so many detours, the so-called secret store is very likely to be here.
Do you want to go back and report? "
One person said in a deep voice.
"There is no rush, wait until it is completely confirmed." Another person said coldly.
The two of them were ordered to follow Zhang Ying just to wait for this opportunity.
Now, as expected, it's their turn to make meritorious deeds!
"Where is the person? Check where?"
"clear."
One of them removed a small black crystal cage from his waist.
In the cage, a living creature that looked like a thin black thread was slowly swimming and crawling in the center.
It's just that it crawls extremely slowly, like an earthworm, and it only moves for a few seconds.
The two looked carefully at the living creatures in the cage, and quickly determined the direction.
"Walk!"
In the blink of an eye, the two chased in the direction Zhang Rongfang left.
(end of this chapter)
