Chapter 229: Chapter 229

Chapter 229: Chapter 229

After the golden toad has 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 get the three people around him away from him.

Give yourself the opportunity to act alone.

The terrain of Zaitong Port is scattered, the city 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 with 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 also 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, obviously most of them are captains, wealthy businessmen who pass here temporarily.

The city of Zaitong 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.

And 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 came directly to Erythronia Bay.

This is the most quintessential part of the entire port.

It was also noon.

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.

From a distance, it looks like a centipede covered with thousands of feet.

On the shore, people's heads are surging, and cargo vehicles 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 a distance.

The densely packed boats can't be seen at a glance, at least tens of thousands of them are crowded together.

Farther away, the sea was 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 the sailors, the chants of unloading, the yelling and commanding of the overseers and merchants.

Countless sounds merged into the waves, as if it became the unique music of the whole Erythrina.

The four of them walked forward all the way, from the sidewalk to the empty space of the pier.

Standing by the sea in a deserted place, looking at a lush scene in the harbor.

"This place is really incredible." Zhang Rongfang was amazed, and his eyes fell on a big boat 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.

Of that pulp, there were thirty of them 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 should 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 tied up 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 Erythronia, 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.

"Like the big boat in front of me, one oar is extremely thick, and at least ten to fifteen sailors are needed 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 pier not far away, piles of trucks that had already been waiting, groups of people dressed as businessmen.

"Some ships basically don't leave people. They only let people deliver goods and supplies. 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, if you live here for a while, you will understand everything you need to know.

It used to be 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 also heard of the Bai Shijiao 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 people under him. Even the Chain Gang and the White Ten Sect can't fight against him in this area.

If the elder brother meets someone from this family, he must not provoke him, take a step back, and make less trouble to ensure his safety, right? "The man persuaded.

"That makes sense." Zhang Rongfang nodded.

At this moment, a servant in gray clothes and hat quickly approached from behind, 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.

The owner of Yongxiang County unexpectedly asked him to borrow a master to cooperate with him temporarily.

And at one time all three of his guards had to be borrowed.

What is going on in this woman's mind?

She really thought that she could do whatever she wanted because she was 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 divert the three spirits, and now Yongxiang's borrower was exactly in his favor.

At this time, the man saw that something was going on here, so he nodded, and walked away for a distance with the child in his arms.

Watch this person walk away.

Chen Hancai said with a grim expression, "Daozi, the Lord of Yongxiang County is in full swing, I'm afraid we can't refuse."

"I can't refuse? So 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 that he was obviously in a bad mood.

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 was deeply relieved.

"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.

The few people got the 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 bank notes 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 turned to leave.

The three of Chen Han 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.

Then quietly opened the door, flashed his figure, 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.

Huangjing Mountain is surrounded by hot and humid miasma all the 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.

The highly poisonous plants burn out poisonous smoke, and no one can stop it.

So after several times, many people died, and no one cares about this place anymore.

At this time in Huangjing Mountain.

A burly figure flitted lightly over patches of dense vegetation.

Not long after, the figure stopped on a thick branch, stabbed upwards like lightning with his right hand, and pinched 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 Tower would give him 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, rising and falling 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 overlap, 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."

He put away the map and sighed lightly.

Zhang Rongfang exerted his strength and continued to rush to the depths of the forest. He planned to turn around the entire deepest area of ​​the forest to determine the degree of danger before conducting a carpet search.

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 original tree.

"It's here, he came in here, and made so many detours, the so-called secret treasure is very likely to be here.

Do you want to go back and report? "

One said in a deep voice.

"Not in a hurry, 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 are people? Check where?"

"clear."

One person 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 a blink of an eye, the two chased in the direction Zhang Rongfang left.