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Chapter 224 Great Dream Lake

The river splits into two paths here.

It continued to flow southeastwards, towards the land of southern barbarians.

The other route flows into a vast expanse of water and swamp.

Big Dream Lake!
No one knows how big Damengze is.

Since ancient times, this vast swamp has been a wild area beyond the reach of the dynasty's power!

Over the past few hundred years, many people who fled from the Xia Ruins settled down in Damingze, and over time formed a large and loose settlement.

It is said that there are more than 100,000 people living in Damengze, and some say 200,000 or 300,000.

But no matter how many residents there are, Damengze always gives people the impression of being unpredictably dangerous!

After the speedboat Zhang Yuan was riding on entered the big lake, its speed dropped sharply.

He had to row faster.

Although it was Zhang Yuan’s first time to come to Damengze.

But relying on the red-eyed crow's high-altitude navigation, he always stayed on the right waterway.

Not lost.

The sky gradually darkened and a thin layer of mist appeared on the surface of the river.

I could only see a few dim lights in the distance, but they were hazy and unclear.

As the boat sailed, it felt like we were sailing into a dream.

Soon, a number of stilt houseboats appeared in Zhang Yuan's sight.

This was a building he had never seen before.

These boat-shaped houses are built on the water, supported by bamboos as thick as bowls, with rope ladders hanging down to the water surface. There are often one or two small boats tied next to them.

When we got here, it suddenly became lively.

There are lighted oil lamps hanging under the eaves of every household.

The oil should be some kind of boiled fish oil. Blue-gray smoke was rising from the wick, and the orange-yellow light was spreading in the mist, filling the air with a faint fatty aroma.

The houseboats are built one after another, some high, some low, some large, some small, with waterways crisscrossing between them.

It forms a huge maze!

Of course, these houses on the water all have owners.

Most of the people living here are dressed in rags, some even wear only shorts, and their living conditions are quite simple.

Even original!

The women were cooking dinner in the boathouse, the men were gathering in twos and threes chatting and laughing, and from time to time naughty children would suddenly jump into the river, splashing countless water.

Some boats had just returned from fishing, and the scene was bustling with activity.

The appearance of Zhang Yuan inevitably attracted the attention of many people, and even their vigilance.

A small boat crossed silently and just blocked Zhang Yuan's way.

The man standing on the bow was bare-chested and barefoot, holding a harpoon in his hand, revealing his muscular body. He shouted in a deep voice, "Who are you? Where are you from? What do you want to do in Daze?"

Zhang Yuan stopped the boat, stood up, clasped his fists and said, "I am Zhang Liao from Xiaxu. I am here for the first time. Please give me some convenience."

"Zhang Liao?"

The shirtless man snorted, tightened his grip on the harpoon and asked, "Do you know the rules here?"

Zhang Yuan smiled and said, "I hope you can tell me. I will be very grateful!"

"It's very simple."

The shirtless man turned his head and spat into the water, saying carelessly: "If you want to pass through here, leave some money!"

Zhang Yuan nodded: "Okay."

He reached into his bosom and took out a piece of silver, then flicked his finger at the other party.

This piece of silver weighing half a tael instantly turned into a streak of light and shot away!

Snapped!
Before the shirtless man could react, he felt his right hand shaking violently and he almost lost his grip on his weapon.

He subconsciously looked at the harpoon and saw a piece of silver-white metal on the top of the handle.

The shirtless man's expression suddenly changed.

The corner of his eye twitched, and then he forced an ugly smile: "I'm sorry!"

This guy who was arrogant before bowed respectfully to Zhang Yuan.

It was entirely because the means Zhang Yuan had just displayed had already surpassed the level of entering the realm of strength!

The shirtless man has been guarding the waterway all year round and has seen countless people of all kinds, so he has some good eyesight.

He realized that he had underestimated Zhang Yuan's strength and immediately lowered his posture.

Immediately gave way.

"Your Excellency, please!"

Zhang Yuan didn't bother with the other party. He just said "thank you" and continued on his way.

The information provided by Han Zixun shows that there are currently four major forces in Damengze.

The Min people, the Dahe Gang, the Jinsha Gang and the Feiyu League!

The people of Min are considered half-indigenous to Damengze.

It is said that they came from the southern barbarian land, and a group of Jing people fled to Damengze to escape the war.

They changed their name to Minmin and settled down here.

Among the four forces, the Min people not only have the largest number of people, but are also the most united.

But they don't have any high-level strongmen.

Therefore, it was never able to outperform the other three.

The Dahe Gang, the Jinsha Gang and the Feiyu League were all organizations established by outsiders.

Although there are many frictions and disputes among the three forces.

But in order to survive in Damengze, it has always maintained a fragile balance!
Zhang Yuan didn't know which faction the guy who was extorting toll from him belonged to. Although he was not afraid, he had just arrived and there was no need to start a war.

Therefore, use a little trick to make the other party give up.

He rowed the boat leisurely, passing between rows of stilt houseboats.

Damengze was completely unfamiliar to Zhang Yuan, and the surrounding scenes were things he had never seen before.

But Zhang Yuan feels very safe here.

It feels safer than in Xiaxu!
Because there is water all around.

As long as Zhang Yuan dives underwater, not to mention warriors of the same level...

Even if a fifth-level or even sixth-level strongman came, he would be unable to do anything to him!
Wow!

Suddenly, the water surface about ten steps away from the boat exploded and a furry head poked out.

This guy who suddenly appeared was not a water ghost.

But he is a teenager!
I saw him raising his arm high, holding a huge turtle with bared fangs and claws in his hand.

He enthusiastically tried to sell it to Zhang Yuan: "Sir, would you like some freshly caught old turtles? They are very good for replenishing your blood."

Zhang Yuan burst out laughing.

He slowed the boat down and asked, "How much?"

Seeing Zhang Yuan's interest, the boy's eyes lit up immediately, and he quickly replied: "One tael, just one tael of silver, and this old turtle that replenishes qi and nourishes blood will be yours!"

Zhang Yuan smiled and said, "How about this, as long as you take me to Dachen Island, I will buy this turtle."

In fact, if such a big turtle was placed in Xiaxu, it would be worth three or five taels of silver.

But Zhang Yuan believes that selling one or two taels here is definitely a high price!

He bargained and estimated that he could get it for half an ounce.

But right now Zhang Yuan needs a guide to take him to his destination.

So don’t worry about it so much.

"A word is settled!"

The boy was overjoyed: "Follow me!"

He dived into the water and then emerged in front of Zhang Yuan.

Then he swam forward quickly.

This young boy is an excellent swimmer and he is as happy and free in the water as a fish.

He led Zhang Yuan's boat in this way and swam several miles in one breath.