In Sumeru, pretend to be a scholar

As for whether it was the water conservancy official [Mehrak] mentioned earlier, that's unclear.

"Haha, the intelligence of 'Seventy-Two Cyclones' isn't as advanced as that of 'Mehrak'," Wang Yan said with a laugh. "By the way, where's your 'Mehrak'?"

【Mehrak】can help you buy coffee from the store, and even help you find more coffee beans when the store is short of them.

It can be said that Mehra's intelligence far surpasses that of ordinary autonomous machines. Even Kakata is no match for it. In the entire Sumeru, perhaps only Benben can compare with it.

After all, it's ancient 'black' technology from the Red King's era.

Wang Yan's "Seventy-Two Xuanming" can currently recognize Wang Yan's language commands, but it cannot be made to go away from Wang Yan and do things on its own, even with the blessing of Yan Jun.

It's not that "Seventy-Two Radiant Beams" is inferior to "Mehrak"; it's simply that the child is still young and lacks experience.

"Once it's done cleaning and tidying up the house, it's time to move."

As he spoke, Kavi took the initiative to push the cart full of things, and Ian and the other two helped him.

Wang Yan closed the door of the small house and followed in their footsteps.

The new home is also in a residential area, not too far away, and we arrived quickly.

They opened the door and together carried Wang Yan's belongings inside.

Clothes and bedding are kept in the bedroom, books are kept in the study, and toiletries are taken to the bathroom…

A few mechanical tools and rune items were taken to the laboratory upstairs.

With the help of several people, the items were quickly organized.

It was noon.

Wang Yan waved his hand and said, "Let's go to Lambad Restaurant, it's on me."

"Haha, the boss is so generous~" the group laughed.

The five of them went out and went to the Lambad Restaurant together. Wang Yan ordered several large dishes and enjoyed a delicious meal.

However, I didn't drink any alcohol, since it was still early and I had things to do in the afternoon.

After lunch, Ian and the other two left first. They had to work on their papers, and it was already difficult for them to squeeze out a whole morning to help Wang Yan.

Wang Yan and Kavi went to the Shahavara Academy, also known as the Mysterious Treatise School.

Chapter 145 The Pulshina Family (2.4k/20k, bonus chapter for the Alliance Leader [Just Done])

Like the Shravaka Shravasti Academy, which Wang Yan had visited before, the Sahavarman Academy of the Myo-śāstra School also occupied a large area of ​​the Cilic Institute.

Given the unique nature of the Mysterious Theory school, their territory is even larger than that of the Epistemological School.

After all, with a small space, it's difficult to build mechanical structures and the like.

"Let me help you apply for the necessary documents first. Come with me."

Kavi led the way, and the two walked through corridors of various styles, going deeper and deeper.

As if anticipating Wang Yan's possible doubts, Kavi explained as they walked: "These corridors were all designed by students within the school, so the styles are all different. However... although they look a bit messy, you can still see something if you look carefully."

“Look at this one.” Kavi pointed to a corridor on the left, decorated with windmills and dandelion patterns in a dark gray tone. “It was designed a few years ago by a senior who returned from studying in Mondstadt. He was particularly fascinated by the free and unrestrained architectural style of Mondstadt, so he made this corridor with the theme of ‘Windy City’.”

"The patterns on the walls are said to be the trees of the wind-blown Mondstadt, and the ceiling is inlaid with miniature windmills that turn slightly with the wind—although there is no natural wind here, he used mechanical arts to create a small wind element circulation device."

Wang Yan looked up and saw many delicate windmills, each about the size of a palm, slowly rotating on the ceiling, making a soft "shush" sound, as if a gentle breeze was really blowing.

Kavi then pointed to a completely different corridor on the right. Unlike the previous Mondstadt corridor, Wang Yan recognized this corridor at a glance as the Liyue corridor.

There's no way around it; the dark wood structure, the flying eaves and brackets, and the walls decorated with Liyue-style cloud and rock patterns are just too obvious.

"You're definitely familiar with this. The designer is a Liyue fan, and it's said that his ancestors had Liyue blood."

"He specifically used rosewood from Liyue to make the pillars, and the cloud patterns on the walls were painted with cinnabar mixed with gold powder—for this, the academy almost stopped him from doing it on the grounds of 'extravagance and waste'."

"However, later everyone discovered that the mortise and tenon structure and other techniques used in this corridor were very impressive, particularly sturdy, and had excellent earthquake resistance, so they acquiesced to it."

Wang Yan nodded, noting that the use of mortise and tenon joints instead of nails was indeed in the Liyue style.

As they walked, Kavi introduced the different architectural styles to Wang Yan.

Besides Mondstadt and Liyue, other national styles also exist here.

Wang Yan even saw a passageway made of a bunch of old, welded iron plates, which Kavi said was Nordic style.

Wang Yan didn't understand, but was deeply shocked.

After passing through corridors with diverse styles, Kavi led Wang Yan to an office.

He knocked on the door.

"Please come in." A mature female voice came from inside the door.

Kavi pushed open the door and led Wang Yan inside.

"Hmm? It's Junior Brother Kavi. What's up?" A middle-aged woman wearing a laurel wreath was in the office.

A disciple of the Wondrous Theory School, named Hebantu.

“Senior Priscina, I’ve brought some people to apply for materials,” Kavi said, then introduced them to both parties, “Wang Yan, this is Senior Priscina, she manages the logistics of our Mysticism Sect. Senior Priscina, this is Wang Yan, a disciple of Senior Erossan, he needs some rare materials to learn mechanical arts.”

Prshina.

A name quickly popped into Wang Yan's mind: Pulsina Light Nail.

Could this be the person who developed the Pulsina Light Spike?

Perhaps sensing Wang Yan's surprised gaze, the woman in front of her smiled and said, "I am Salia Pulshina, just call me Salia. Compared to my predecessors, I am nothing."

I understand. Like the Pribiruni family, they are an academic family rooted in Mount Sumeru.

The fact that the Prisina family was able to occupy a logistics management position within the Mysticism faction suggests that, like the Pribiruni family, they were not involved in Hazard's plans and therefore were not purged.

“Okay, Senior Saria,” Wang Yan greeted her respectfully.

Salya Pulsina nodded slightly: "What materials do you need to apply for?"

Wang Yan recounted the information that Kavi had provided yesterday.

Salya Pulshina listened, her brows slowly furrowing. After Wang Yan finished speaking, she hesitated for a moment before saying, "Logically speaking, as a disciple of Senior Falushan, I should support your application for materials. However... the materials you applied for are indeed too precious. If I give them to you directly... there will definitely be dissatisfaction within the school."

The goods that Wang Yan couldn't find even at the Feiyun Chamber of Commerce must have been accumulated by the Teaching Academy over thousands of years.

Such precious materials, even if Salya Pulsina were to give directly to Wang Yan, an intellectual, even if his mentor were Erosanne, would be impossible to replicate.

“What if I apply in my name?” Kavi interjected.

Salia Pulshina looked at him and thought for a moment: "Under what name are you applying? Do you have a project that requires these materials? What about the subsequent review?"

Kavi got stuck immediately.

Neither the funds from the Academy nor the materials within the school are yours to claim just because you've applied for them.

The disciplinary authorities will verify the subsequent use of funds and materials.

Otherwise, someone would definitely apply for the materials and then resell them to make a profit, which would violate the school's original intention of establishing an internal material warehouse.

As for finances, you can keep accounts and reimburse some other expenses without anyone saying anything.

However, whether the materials used are practical or not is immediately apparent.

Wang Yan thought for a moment and said, "If I start a research project that requires these materials, and then invite Kavi to join, and then apply for the materials, would that work?"

Salia Pulsina thought for a moment and asked, "Can the results of your research be shown?"

“Of course, if it works, I will use it frequently, but I will not disclose the details of the project,” Wang Yan replied.

He couldn't just hand over Zibai's technology for the sake of materials.

“No need for that. Scholars’ research topics are their secrets, and there are no mandatory regulations for their disclosure.” Salya Pulsina shook her head and continued, “Your method is feasible, but you must ensure Kavi’s participation in the project. Otherwise, if the disciplinary officer’s investigation finds that Kavi did not participate in your research at all, it will also be considered as fraud in the application materials.”

“Of course, I guarantee that Kavi will be deeply involved in my project,” Wang Yan assured.

This is certainly not a lie.

Upon closer examination, the creation of the Jade Carriage was no small undertaking, as the processing of many materials was quite intricate.

So, by inviting Kavi along, we can not only submit the application materials, but also have someone help us process them. Wouldn't that be wonderful?

The question is, is Kavi willing?

Wang Yan looked at Kavi: "So, how about it, want to join?"

Kavi shrugged: "It is an honor."

“Haha, then you can fill out the application form.” Salya Pulsina pulled out a form and a pen and handed them to Wang Yan. “Just fill it out according to the format. If the project is not convenient to disclose, just write ‘specific details are confidential’ and then write down the general direction.”

"Okay, thank you." Wang Yan took the form and pen, walked to the side, sat down, and began to fill it out.

Kavey chatted with Salya Pulsina.

Wang Yan quickly finished filling out the form. This template-based form was easy to fill out; it simply required a general description of the project, the applicant's identity, and the names of the required materials, etc.

Hand the form to Salya Pulshna.

After checking it over and confirming that there were no problems, the other party nodded and said, "It's fine. I will submit it to the higher-ups of the school. With the help of seniors Kavi and Falushan, there should be no problem. I will notify you once it is approved."

Wang Yan and Kavi understood that the other party meant to see them off, so they both stood up and said, "Okay, then we'll be going now."

"Walk slowly, don't send."

Chapter 146 A Valuable Instrument (5.2k/20k, Bonus Chapter for Alliance Leader "Just Got It")

After the two left the logistics office, Kavi still looked very energetic.

“Now go to my lab and take the equipment I gave you back,” he said with a smile.

Wang Yan nodded: "Okay."

Walking along those corridors with their distinct styles, and passing through an area where classes were still being held, the number of scholars around gradually decreased.

"This is an important area of ​​the school of thought, and generally only the most outstanding scholars of the 'Ingenious Theory' can enter."

When Kavi spoke, he was quite animated.

When he's with friends, he's less preoccupied and can relax.

"Then you who brought me in must be the most outstanding scholar of the Wonderful Theory School, right?" Wang Yan teased.

Kavi laughed heartily, looking very pleased: "You flatter me, you flatter me."

Although he spoke humbly, the truth is that some scholars, upon seeing Wang Yan, a stranger, intended to come over and ask him questions, but stopped in their tracks upon seeing Kavi beside Wang Yan.

Kavi truly deserves to bring outsiders into the core experimental area of ​​the Mysterious Theory School.

This qualification is not explicitly stated, but rather implicitly acknowledged by scholars.

From this perspective, Kavi is indeed one of the most outstanding scholars of the Theory school.

Wang Yan even felt that some of the older members of the Miaolun School should already regard Kavi as one of the sage's successors.

Leading Wang Yan into the experimental area, Kavi easily found his way to a laboratory, took out a key, and opened the door.

The laboratory was huge, really huge. It was no wonder they were in the mechanical construction field. Wang Yan even saw a mechanism similar to the clockwork mechanism built by Maple Tree in the laboratory.

This confirms some of Wang Yan's previous guesses.

That is, the Sumeru Cult Academy possesses extremely high productivity, but for some reason, whether out of concern for damaging nature or out of deliberate avoidance, this productivity has indeed not been used for people's livelihood.

Considering Kavi's masterpiece, Casazale Palace, like the Papal House, is essentially a combination of trees and architecture, like a great miracle embedded in nature.

Wang Yan felt that the restrictions imposed by the Church on productivity were probably due to the protection of nature.

As for this protection, it is likely a set of rules left by the scholars who were the first to plant trees with the "Grass God".

After all, at that time, rainforests needed protection to grow under the wind and sand, and rash development was tantamount to destroying the ecosystem.

While Wang Yan was lost in thought, Kavi had already led him to a corner inside the laboratory.

“These are all the equipment. They’re all new and have only been used once or twice. I’ve set them up for you.” Kavi said, pointing to the instruments piled up in the corner.

Wang Yan looked over and couldn't help but feel a little excited.

It's the same as a person who loves money seeing money, or a lecherous person seeing a beautiful woman.

Kavi walked to a machine about half a person's height, shaped like a metal workbench, and patted the surface: "This is called the 'Precision Rune Recording Machine,' which was developed in cooperation between the Mysticism School and the Plainism School."

Kavi pointed to the transparent operating area in the center of the workbench, where several hair-thin metal probes were suspended: "It can drive the probes through elemental forces to engrave micro-rune arrays on the material surface, with a precision more than ten times higher than manual engraving. This knob next to it can adjust the engraving depth, covering from the micrometer level to the millimeter level."