I can bless thousands of magical powers.

When Zhang Yuan returned to Xiyuan, everything in the Dao City was normal, even more prosperous than before.

In fact, during Zhang Yuan's sweep of the strange events, caravans traveling east and west suddenly found that the originally dangerous trade routes had become much calmer and safer.

Not to mention large bandit groups, even some small gangs that were sneaking around doing shady things have disappeared without a trace.

Then an astonishing piece of news spread rapidly.

It is said that two of the beacon fires of the Kuangsha Army, which roamed the Western Regions, were destroyed. Because of the fear of Zhang Yuan, the general of Xiyuan Road, and the prestige of Shang Jingtian, this famous bandit army abandoned this territory.

We will no longer disturb the trade routes from the Western Plains to the Western Regions!
At first, no one could believe the news.

You should know that none of the sixteen routes of the Mad Sand Army were easy to deal with, so how could two of them be so easily wiped out?
Moreover, having suffered such a huge loss, do you think they would just give up and even admit defeat and leave?

But the answer is yes—the Sandstorm Army really did run away.

As a result, the number of merchants traveling along this trade route increased significantly, and some caravans preferred to take a longer route to use this route.

This brought an even more prosperous and bustling scene to Xiyuan City!

Correspondingly, Zhang Yuan, as the Dao General of Xiyuan City, enjoyed a stellar reputation.

He completely overwhelmed Fei Hongming, who had been stationed in Daocheng for ten years!
Although many people believe that Zhang Yuan relied on Shang Jingtian's influence to drive away and scare away the Kuangsha Army.

But his own strength is undeniable.

This resulted in a constant stream of people visiting Zhang Yuan as soon as he returned to Xiyuan.

These people included both families from the original Western Regions and merchants traveling to and from the Western Regions.

Moreover, each visitor brought generous gifts.

Zhang Yuan had no patience to deal with these guys, so he announced that he was going into seclusion and handed over the task of receiving guests to his deputy, Sun Yujiang.

After all, refusing entry to all representatives of these local forces is not the best option.

Of course, Zhang Yuan specifically instructed Sun Yujiang that he could selectively accept the sugar coating, but all the shells must be returned.

With this lieutenant's shrewdness and experience, completing such a task would be a piece of cake.

In the days that followed, Zhang Yuan secluded himself in the Dao camp to cultivate and reflect on what he had gained from his recent experiences.

However, the arrival of a visitor forced him to temporarily end his seclusion.

The person who came was Wu Ziyu.

This direct descendant of the Wu family had previously retrieved the Seven-Leaf Ganoderma and, after joining Zhang Yuan in wiping out the Green Wolf Camp, left Xiyuan City with his trusted confidants.

Zhang Yuan thought he would never have any further contact with the other party.

Unexpectedly, two months later, Wu Ziyu actually came to Xiyuan City again, specifically asking to find him by name.

Considering the relationship between the Wu family and Shang Jingtian, and the fact that the former has always been very generous and has never shortchanged him, he decided to give up his position.

Therefore, Zhang Yuan gave this direct descendant of the Wu family enough face.

"Brother Wu, it's been a long time."

Inside the White Tiger Hall, Zhang Yuan, who had just changed his clothes, smiled and asked Wu Ziyu, "How have you been lately?"

"Thank you for your concern, General Zhang. Everything is fine."

After not seeing him for a while, Wu Ziyu looked energetic and full of ambition, and he was obviously telling the truth.

But he became increasingly polite to Zhang Yuan, returning the greeting with clasped hands and saying, "General Zhang, I have come here today with a very important matter that I would like to ask for your help with."

Zhang Yuan nodded slightly: "Go on."

While he wouldn't underestimate this member of the Wu family, he also wouldn't truly treat his opponent as an honored guest. At most, their relationship would be one of equality.

However, in Wu Ziyu's eyes, Zhang Yuan at this moment seemed to have the air of a superior.

This imposing aura is not something deliberately presented; it naturally stems from physical strength and willpower, commanding respect without anger!
Wu Ziyu even felt as if he were facing the elders of his family.

He quickly composed himself and said, "It's like this..."

It turns out that the Wu family, to which Wu Ziyu belonged, was mainly based in the Heyuan area, which was four or five hundred miles away from Xiyuan.

For decades, the Wu family has been trying to open up the Nutao River waterway so that they can take a boat from the source of the river directly to the vicinity of Xiyuan, and then travel overland to the Western Regions, which would greatly shorten the time to travel between the two places.

Most importantly, waterways have a large carrying capacity and are safer and more comfortable.

It can save an immeasurable amount of manpower and resources.

The problem is that the Nutao River flows through the northern foothills of Liping Mountain. Not only is the current swift and the river full of hidden reefs, but it is also home to powerful and ferocious monsters, making it extremely dangerous to travel by boat.

The Wu family once used warships to clear a path, but all three warships, along with several hundred men, were wiped out in the Nutao River.

The losses were so great that it took several years to recover.

However, the Wu family did not give up. They invited powerful figures from the main branch of Qianjing to help them eliminate the strange monsters that were lurking in the river, but they also failed to do so.

Because the monsters in the river were quite spiritual, they didn't confront the Wu family's experts head-on, but instead used the water's force to stir up waves and repeatedly harass them.

Since the Wu family's strong members dared not go into the water, they naturally couldn't do anything to their opponents.

Over the decades, this waterway has become a source of deep regret for the Wu family of Heyuan.

Or rather, the root of the problem lies in the heart!
In addition, the Wu family once wanted to use Shang Jingtian's power to deal with the strange entity, but after the sect learned about the situation, they politely declined the Wu family's request.

Although Shang Jingtian has many powerful figures, how could the Wu family possibly persuade them?

Moreover, given the cunning nature of the monsters in the river, even a powerful being might not be able to catch them.

After all, even a being at the Divine Realm cannot drain a vast river to uncover the strange things hidden within!
Some time ago, Wu Ziyu brought the Seven-Leaf Lingzhi back home. After learning about the situation, the elders in the family suddenly brought up the old matter again. After some discussion, they finally decided to let him come to Xiyuan City again.

The Wu family hopes to join forces with Zhang Yuan to open up the Nutao River waterway.

Therefore, they were willing to share the profits of the Wu family caravan with Zhang Yuan.

That means Zhang Yuan will have a share and receive dividends!
Zhang Yuan listened patiently to Wu Ziyu's story.

The other party's eloquence was actually quite ordinary, and he lacked the power to sway people.

But the matter and the intention were made clear and unambiguous, leaving no room for misunderstanding.

Zhang Yuan found this quite interesting.

First of all, the other party really thinks highly of him. The problem that even the strong members of their clan cannot solve, and the trouble that Shang Jingtian is unwilling to get involved in, has actually been brought on to him, a mere Dao General.

Moreover, this wasn't a desperate attempt to find a cure, demonstrating the importance and confidence they placed in Zhang Yuan.

The question is, where did the Wu family get such great confidence?

The Mad Sand Army?

The most interesting thing is that they actually came to the right person by approaching Zhang Yuan!

Because Zhang Yuan's naval combat skills not only swept aside his peers, but even when facing a higher-level Divine Realm expert, he was no weaker than him.

Zhang Yuan is extremely adept at dealing with aquatic monsters! (End of Chapter)