People in Xumi: I am really not the Dragon King

Chapter 409 Ying: What’s going on? Do I have to queue up to invite someone to dinner?
A moment later, deep inside the laboratory.

As the two figures approached,
The exquisitely shaped wall-mounted alchemical lamps on both sides of the road also lit up on their own as if they had life, emitting bright white light that was no less bright than the sun.

Although due to objective work needs, this alchemy laboratory is one of the most closed areas in the Knights,

But under the care of Albedo, who uses this place most frequently, there is miraculously none of the oppression and dimness that is unique to secret rooms.

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Following the guide in front, Lin Feng walked forward while visiting with great interest.

After all, for a long time in the past, he basically did everything by hand. In most cases, he just gave the requirements and watched the elements play out on their own.

Therefore, even though he had consulted some alchemy books in the Order Institute, Lin Feng was still curious about the alchemy equipment of these different schools:

——In his opinion, the things Albedo used were actually closer to the instruments used by the Life Theory School than the "alchemy" of Xumi.

The details are the most important.
Just from the fact that the styles of the tools are so different, we can see that the alchemy preserved in Kanreya and the alchemy today can be said to be two completely different systems.

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".This is?"

Halfway through the walk, I suddenly discovered a small laboratory table that was wrapped in layers of protective materials and was extremely airtight.
Lin Feng looked at the bright red and white colors and the several lizard tails on the material table and felt that this was obviously not something Albedo would use.

".Well, this is Klee's special lab table. Generally, she uses it to make some weird explosives."

As if thinking of something troubling, Albedo, who had always had a calm expression, also showed some helplessness that was visible to the naked eye.
But after all, he had already spoken, so he continued to explain very conscientiously:
"——I think you have met Klee before, and she once mentioned you to me."

“In short, for some reason, I am now one of Klee’s guardians.

The reason why this lab table was placed here was because she had blown up the confinement room twice before.
In order to let Klee go to another place to research bombs, Jean asked me to help arrange these things.

Don't worry, Klee is extremely lucky, and the explosives in her hands will hardly explode unless she wants them to. Just ignore it."

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After hearing Albedo's introduction, Lin Feng remembered that when he first came into contact with the outside world, he seemed to be induced by Alice to agree to take care of Klee.
It is said that after agreeing to this, Albedo's available research time was directly reduced by 80%.
"——Well, here we are.
This is where I keep some of my manuscripts.”

Before Lin Feng could estimate how many poor lizards Klee had harmed over such a long time,

Albedo's words also drew his attention back.

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".These? Is this the research you did earlier on soul mapping and shaping?
Well, it seems that the number of files is much less than expected. "

Lin Feng was a little surprised.

".Difficulty and risk are one thing, but the most important reason is that there are no opportunities to practice.

Even if we put aside the public’s fear of this technology, if we want to map the soul, we must at least be able to find the soul.”

“But obviously,
Compared to some other countries, Mondstadt, where there are almost no wandering souls in the outside world, is not a suitable place for practical operations in many aspects. "

It seems that because he has already agreed to something more dangerous, Albedo's answer at this time is closer to that of a pure researcher.
Before this, although he would never use his alchemy in research directions that would hurt others,

But considering the low level of acceptance of alchemy among the people of Mond, he would definitely be more tactful in his expression.

".Is that so? That's understandable."

It is also clear that except for extraordinary individuals, it is difficult for the souls of humans and other species to exist in the outside world for a long time.
Apart from the fact that the boundary between life and death in Liyue is somewhat special, so much so that an exorcist is needed to help dispel the evil spirits.
In most other areas, things like "ghosts" can only be regarded as folk legends.

Unless one actively kills intelligent creatures, it will be impossible to find it. The first step of the whole process will be stuck, not to mention the subsequent refining of the body that can be called "taboo".

".Well, I'm sorry, if I talk about soul mapping, I guess I have some experience.

As for the body shaping, there are only some documents left by the master that can be studied at present."

"Whether it is to bring the will of the outside world to Teyvat, or to allow the dead to move again in the world,
My master has warned me about this level of "taboo".

According to her, unless I reach her level, these experiments should not be carried out casually and must be kept within certain limits.
The conditions for research on the abyss are even more stringent."

Albedo honestly stated his current level, without any intention of hiding anything.
Because the source of his alchemy is so special,
Referring to Kanriya’s past ending, he has always taken his master’s warnings very seriously.

"enough."

"In fact, we have plenty of 'time'.

With these theories and the experimental data left by predecessors, it is not impossible to reproduce it from scratch."

“As for the taboos.”

Noticing this unavoidable restriction, Lin Feng paused slightly.

Finally, he looked forward and told Albedo his solution in a surprised look:

"——Well, don't worry too much, just do your research normally.

I can assure you that there are no taboos around me.”

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".Okay, I will fully cooperate."

The stories spread by the outside world and what he saw with his own eyes corroborated each other, and Albedo had no doubt about the power of the man in front of him.

Since the other party has promised with the credibility of the gods that their research will benefit the entire Teyvat,

Albedo, who got this opportunity, would no longer be timid:

——As a creation of "Golden Rhinedot", he could not understand why his master would abandon him like this.

But unfounded thinking will not bring answers, but will only make the thinker more confused.
According to their parting words, his only chance to see his master again is to improve his alchemy skills and find the "meaning" of the world.

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"Okay, time is almost up, I will take these materials back to study.
With such detailed annotations and teaching steps, the initial learning should not take long.

If there is anything I don’t understand later, I will come back to you.”

We chatted for a while.
Before saying goodbye, Lin Feng took the teaching plan that Albedo had used to instruct Sucrose and Timaeus.
Looking at the densely packed comments, he could indeed sense from the words the efforts of a genius to understand ordinary people. "Well, these textbooks were published by me to promote alchemy.

Although I was forced to give up in the end because it was too difficult, I think it is not a problem for you. "

After flipping through the bookshelf, he gave Lin Feng a copy of the textbook that only Sandu could barely understand so far, and that even Timaus could hardly understand.
He felt that when they met tomorrow, the other party's learning progress should be able to give him a surprise.

".Okay, I'll go first.

I will have learned all these things when we meet tomorrow."

"Well, goodbye. I will help you get started as soon as possible."

He waved goodbye to Lin Feng who was gradually going away.
Until the other party disappeared,

After experiencing a series of shocks in a short period of time and becoming somewhat slow-witted, Albedo finally realized what the person had just said:
Finished learning?

If I understand correctly, does this mean that all documents are things that need to be learned?

I briefly recalled what knowledge was included in the pile of documents just now.
After following his master for hundreds of years and going through hardships, he finally completed various subjects.
Albedo blinked in confusion, sincerely hoping that what the other party said was not what he imagined.

"The body is a temporary container for the soul."

"So, the body that best suits the soul needs to be shaped by the soul's instincts?"

"Map and then determine the properties,

Finally, we summarize the observation results and create a proto-embryo that contains countless possibilities."

"From the ultimate point of view, the proto-embryo is actually an eggshell that protects and nurtures the egg.
The soul that is put into it will grow inside and spontaneously give birth to the form and characteristics of the body.

Even more so, when this technology acts on abyssal creatures, even if the materials are from this world, the newly born body can spontaneously possess abyssal properties."

While walking, I used my consciousness to check the information.

Although he had only roughly scanned the relevant ideas, Lin Feng was still somewhat amazed by this alchemy that came from nowhere:
——In the alchemy inherited by Albedo, its core can be summarized into two parts: body and soul.
Surrounding the body, there are various technologies for improvement, splicing, and breeding of new species, which can be regarded as the foundation of this alchemy.

Although Timaeus failed to learn it, this is probably what Sucrose learned.

The more difficult and core part is actually the soul part:
——It obviously does not involve authority, but it can allow the soul to "grow" a perfect container.
In addition, it is even possible to use the combination of many materials to give inanimate objects permanent soul and life.

Although Lin Feng can directly achieve most of these effects by using his authority,

But that inclusiveness is not limited to any one element, and even includes creatures from the abyss.
This obviously fits with what Wendy said: "Alchemy is widely present in many worlds."

".Interesting, you think that the soul is the root of life, so the body should be shaped by the soul?

I have to say, in today’s world, this statement really makes sense.”

I feel more and more that this, like the power of the abyss, is another beneficial expansion outside the authority system.
After confirming that this thing was of great value, Lin Feng nodded with satisfaction and decided to go out to the Knights' Order for a meal first, and then find time to practice overtime after returning.

At the same time Lin Feng left the laboratory,

Not far from the Knights, on a wooden bench for passers-by to rest,

Ying and Paimeng, who were supposed to leave first, had been waiting here for a long time.

——After all, I was able to obtain such a powerful item this time thanks to the information I got before.
After the team's combat effectiveness increased greatly, they saw that the opponent had finally returned from a business trip for some unknown reason.

Ying, who went first, bought a lot of food and thought that they should invite each other to their homes for a meal.

Although her cooking skills may not be as good as the reunion dinner she had during the Liyue Lantern Festival,
But compared to most Mond restaurants, she thinks it is still much better.

Although this is not a reward, it at least shows my appreciation.
“—Ah! It’s coming out! It’s coming out!”

"——What on earth are they talking about? Why are they talking for so long?!"

Because it was too boring, the people waiting were a little distracted,
Just as she was about to recall her past adventures, Paimon's exclamation instantly brought Ying back to reality.

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Realizing what had happened, Ying turned around and saw Lin Feng walking out of the gate.

But just as she pulled Paimon up from the bench and prepared to walk over there,
But suddenly, they were somewhat surprised to find that there was a sneaky figure in front of them and their destination was the same as theirs.

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".Hmm? Who is this? Is there another treasure-stealing group in Mondstadt?"

". And wrapping yourself up like this in broad daylight makes it look even more suspicious no matter how you think about it."

Suddenly I realized that even waiting for someone can lead to a car accident.

Paimeng, who was thinking about ordering more delicious ingredients when he got home, couldn't figure out who this guy was for a moment.

".They have no malicious intent and do not appear to be a group of treasure robbers.

But if he is not a guy with ulterior motives, then is he dressed like this to prevent being recognized by anyone? "

From her figure, I could vaguely tell that she was probably a young girl.

Ying was about to continue observing, but found that the other party seemed to have noticed her gaze and suddenly became a little flustered.

"——Ah! Why did that guy suddenly speed up?

They are so afraid of being recognized, are they really a group of treasure hunters?"

The more panicked the other party was, the more curious he became. Before Ying could speak,
A certain white-furred ball, unable to suppress its curiosity any longer, also accelerated and floated over.

".Don't chase him. If you use the elemental vision, you can see that he has the aura of water element.
Paimon, if you float so slowly like this, you won’t be able to catch up.”

"--oops!"

???

Before I could finish my words, I suddenly noticed that the figure in front of me tripped over his right foot and fell flat on the ground.
Because the other party seemed to be protecting something in his arms, he didn't have time to grab the hat.

Through the wide-brimmed hat that floated away, Ying, who was full of questions, also saw the recognizable light golden twin ponytails below.
(End of this chapter)