chapter 5353: create a dream
some confidently soared through the river using their flying techniques or treasures.
alas, loud splashes occurred every single time. the specters in the river immediately pulled them down.
some struggled and tried to break free. in theory, powerful cultivators couldnât die from drowning but the specters insisted on pulling them to the bottom. eventually, they disappeared from sight and the struggling stopped.
âso suicidal.â some dragon lords sneered after seeing the arrogant fools flying to their deaths.
âhow do we get by this river?â xiao hu was afraid after seeing the first wave of casualties. they were all considerably stronger than him.
âfollow the crowd, youâll see.â li qiye gave him a pointer.
xiao hu looked around and saw some famous dragon lords walking along the shore, seemingly looking for something.
he hurriedly followed them upstream as well. it didnât take long before they stopped before a ferry.
ancestors and dragon lords departed on boats made of paper thin enough to be poked through with a slight touch.
it didnât make sense that these paper boats could withstand the violent waves, not to mention the ferocious specters. nonetheless, floating safely across the river was possible with them.
they came from an old woman sitting on the ferry. her old dress was tattered, revealing her bark-like skin. in fact, there were roots growing from her feet but they didnât offer enough support. a walking stick supported her entire body; she would topple over without it.
she had sunken cheeks and her eyes were tiny and listless. one would think that she didnât have eyes at first glance.
âdream matron.â a dragon lord recognized her.
âhello, little one, come over here, let me read your palm and dream.â she waved and smiled at anyone who came close.
however, her friendly smile still gave off a creepy vibe. thus, the youth didnât want to approach.
âyou have to let dream matron take a look at your palm and dream if you want to cross this river.â a senior told him.
the youth had no choice but to come closer and present his palm. her empty eyes flashed while taking a look at it.
ânot a bad dream, little one. do you want to cross? a dream for a paper boat, it will grant you safe passage.â she laughed and said.
the youth hesitated for a moment before nodding and agreeing to the transaction.
her eyes became as bright as the stars and surprised spectators. something seemed to be fueling them.
the youth shuddered as if a cold breeze had just passed by. he turned pale but didnât feel any other adverse effect.
she took a small paper boat out of nowhere and said: âlittle one, drop it on the water and itâll help you cross the river.â
the youth accepted it and followed her direction. once the miniature boat touched the water, it immediately became rideable. he jumped on it and rode the current to the other side.
âdream matron, i wish to trade a dream for a boat.â a one-fruit conqueror came over and requested.
she took a look at his palm and said: âthatâs a conqueror for you, capable of creating a dream so quickly. fine, itâs a deal.â
her eyes became enchantingly resplendent like the stars once more and made everyone forget about her ugly and frightening features.
the conqueror felt a breeze blowing by as well after the trade. he obtained a boat and set out on the journey.
âi want a paper boat.â an old ancestor came over and offered his palm for her to read.
she took a look and said: âthereâs no dream for the near dead. go away now.â
the ancestor turned red and still didnât give up. he channeled his merit laws and impressive vitality, wanting to create a dream.
âtake a look again.â he requested.
âstand aside, youâre not strong enough to create a dream.â she shook her head.
the ancestor had no choice but to leave with his head hanging dejectedly. he couldnât do the same as the conqueror so the only method left was to ride a boat with someone else.
âsheâs trading for dreams?â xiao hu observed the big shots make the trade.
âfor food and nourishment, itâs a good trade.â li qiye said.
âwhat happens to those who trade their dreams?â xiao hu asked and didnât think that it was a big deal.
after all, everyone had plenty of dreams. conquerors could even create them.
âthis varies greatly depending on fortune and strength.â li qiye patiently explained: âsome lose their dream and will never dream again while powerful conquerors can create dreams out of thin air.â
âbrat, come over here, let me see your palm in exchange for a boat.â dream matron waved her hand since it was xiao huâs turn.
the naive youth listened and came over. however, li qiye pulled him back.
âwe wonât be able to cross without a paper boat.â xiao hu said in confusion.
of course, he didnât understand the significance of losing his dream due to his naive innocence.