The third stop was "Grenley," a remote small city that produced a kind of "Snake Woman," or female slave. Due to its isolated geographic location, the human population there did not thrive, and if there were too many people, there was the possibility of famine. Therefore, locals preferred to sell their daughters and sons. Although such practices were inhumane, they had specific reasons.
This stop was very popular with sailors. Long voyages would drive these males to the brink of desperation, and they could hardly wait to vent their desires, spending their wages until they were broke. Only a few worldly and educated ones chose to save their money.
Zhang Yuan could only sigh softly, knowing that there was little one person could do.
Life was always filled with helplessness. Knowing about such matters was completely different from witnessing them firsthand.
Working in the field of technology and advancing science indeed had the potential to propel the world forward.
