In Sumeru, pretend to be a scholar

It does everything: boiling water, cleaning, adjusting lights, and even tidying up the bedding.

"Thank you," Paimon said, and "Seventy-two Xuanming" turned slightly to show his joy.

As she spent more and more time with Wang Yan, the intelligence level of "Seventy-Two Xuanming" clearly improved.

Ying placed the tea on the table and then took out a stack of photos from her backpack: "Look, these should be the [Engraved Inscription] you wanted."

Wang Yan reached out and took it, looking at the golden [engraved inscription] on the photo, a hint of excitement showing in his eyes.

As mentioned before, Teyvat is currently the domain of the Shishin-shikigami.

One set is the order of Heaven, which is the original order of Heavenly principles.

The other is the modified Order of the Seven, which is the order ruled by the seven earthly rulers. This order seems to be governed by the laws of nature, but it is actually derived from the ancient dragon order. The thrones of the gods are all modified using the power of the ancient dragons.

【Engraved Inscription】is the encoding language of Dragon Clan Technology.

In theory, mastering the [Engraved Mark] grants access to Dragon technology and the original power of Teyvat—phlogiston.

The inscription on the photo is clearly visible, with the golden lines still shimmering in the image, as if carrying an ancient and powerful flow of information.

However, in Wang Yan's eyes, these strange patterns, when intertwined, seemed to form a kind of harmonious command.

The term "鐫光銘印" is not a common language, nor is it a rune.

Even so, Wang Yan found that he could still interpret it.

However… it’s slower to decipher than regular runes.

"Is it because the [Engraved Inscription] carries information, but it is more obscure?" He carefully examined each one, wondering to himself.

Paimon floated to his side, tilted her head, and asked with her big eyes full of curiosity, "Can you understand it?"

Although Ying and she used the [Engraved Inscription] to crack many mechanisms and explore many ancient ruins in Nata, they even saw the dragon race's highest technology - the "Vichiropochitelli", also known as the "Heavenly Fire Wave" super weapon.

However, neither of them understands the programming of [Engraved Inscriptions], and they only passively use the [Engraved Inscriptions] left by the ancient dragon or others.

So, Paimon was a little curious as he watched Wang Yan examine the object carefully.

Wang Yan looked away from the photo, nodded at Paimon, and said, "Of course, I'm an intellectual."

Other scholars of the epistemological school: ...

"Okay, how did your check go? They're all up to standard, right? Ying and I went to several ruins to collect these photos." Paimon landed next to Ying and pretended to rub his arm.

It looked like he had put in a lot of effort.

"Don't worry, it's just one million Mora, there won't be any delays." Wang Yan smiled, not delving any further into the matter. "Where's your commission form?"

Ying quickly produced a commission form, which was Wang Yan's commission to find the [Engraved Inscription Seal].

Wang Yan took the form, signed it, and stamped it with his scholar's seal: "That's fine. You can go directly to the Adventurers Association to collect the money later."

"Hehe, a million Mora, hehe." Paimon chuckled foolishly; that was several months' worth of food expenses for her.

"Oh, right, there are also the materials that Kavi sent," Paimon added.

Wang Yan shook his head: "The materials can't be stored here. Let's go somewhere else."

The materials used to make the [Azure Jade Carriage] are mostly very precious elemental materials. If they are left to stand in a place like a tavern for a long time, not to mention the damage to the materials, even if the elemental energy dissipates, it will not be good for the people in the tavern.

"Where are we going?"

"The materials need to be stored in a dedicated warehouse. It's a bit too late to build one in the field. Let's find someone to help us."

Chapter 170 Silk Kirk: This guy is dangerous

So, who should Wang Yan ask for help?

Dolly, of course!

In Nordkalley, among all the people Wang Yan knew, she was the only one who could provide a decent warehouse.

Dolly's shop isn't far from the flagship. Just exit the tavern, walk downhill, and Dolly's shop is right across the passage.

(The arrow points to Dolly's shop)

As Wang Yan and his two companions approached, Dolly was talking to someone she knew.

"Oh my, to find such a high-quality [Radiant Body]! I must examine it carefully to ensure I can give you the most suitable price!"

Dolly's eyes gleamed with gold as she quickly brought over chairs, arranged for people to sit down, and then served tea and snacks.

"Please sit down and rest for a while, sir. We have everything you'd like to eat or drink!"

Silk Kirk: "No need to waste time, just calculate the money."

"Ah, okay, okay, please wait a moment." Dolly glanced at the materials Silk Kirk had brought, her eyes darting around. "How about this price?"

She held up three fingers.

Silky Kirk nodded immediately: "Okay."

'Wow! Another big profit!' Dolly was overjoyed and said directly, 'This customer is so easy to talk to. Compared to that other guy, you are my best customer!'

Wang Yan stood not far away, his face slightly darkened.

"Old Master Sangge Mahabayi, the other guy you're talking about... it can't be me, can it?"

The king's words were profound.

Dolly jolted awake and instinctively turned her head, only to see Wang Yan, Ying, and Paimon: "Ahem, how could that be? Haha, Scholar Wang Yan, you're overthinking it. You've always been my best partner."

Paimon: "You just said that Skylark was your best guest."

"Haha, guests are guests, and partners are partners, right?" Dolly quickly changed the subject. "Hey? You guys came here because you have business to do with me?"

“Wang Yan brought us here.” Paimon stepped forward to show Wang Yan to us.

Wang Yan took a few steps closer and nodded slightly: "Give me a warehouse for storing elemental materials, and I'll pay you."

Upon hearing that money was involved, Dolly's smile immediately brightened: "Oh my, how big of a warehouse do you need? I have a huge warehouse that I haven't used yet, right by the pier. Scholar Wang Yan, would you like to consider it?"

“No need, a standard small warehouse will suffice,” Wang Yan shook his head and refused.

Although there are quite a few materials needed to make the Jade Carriage, it wouldn't require a huge warehouse, and even a small warehouse would be a bit too much.

"Alright, let me finish this deal first." Dolly said with a smile, a little regretful, and went to process Silky's goods and payment.

Ying and Paimon also walked up to Skykirk. They were old friends and were among the very few people who, upon seeing Skykirk, were not blocked by the spells on her body.

Skylark possesses a fixed spell; once people come into contact with her, they will quickly forget about her if there is no follow-up.

But the procedure is not perfect, and there are always some people who can transcend the effects of the procedure and remember her as a person.

"This person...is your friend?" Silk Kirk glanced at Wang Yan and asked the two of them.

Paimon nodded: "Yes, Wang Yan is a scholar of the Order of the Church and also our friend."

“The Order of the Church…” Silk Kirk frowned slightly and looked at Ying. “In my experience, the more people know, the more wrong they tend to go down. If he is your friend, then you’d better pay more attention to him.”

Ying was taken aback, then seemed to understand: "You mean there's a problem with Wang Yan?"

"What's wrong?" Wang Yan appeared behind them at some point, speaking in a low voice.

"Hey, ah!" Paimon was startled.

The character 纒 (ying) also trembles.

"Hahaha, did I scare you?" Wang Yan laughed, then shook his head and looked at Silk Kirk. "Actually, I'm also very curious. What's wrong with me?"

The three of them were talking in hushed tones, so how could he not hear them with his heightened senses?

“You have the scent of the abyss on you, very faint, but I can sense it.” Silk Kirk naturally wouldn’t give Wang Yan any face and help him hide anything.

Upon hearing this, Ying and Paimon both subconsciously looked at Wang Yan, but their eyes were filled with hesitation, and they did not completely believe what Silk Kirk said.

After all, from their perspective, Wang Yan was Zhong Li's friend.

Surely even the Rock King Emperor can access the Abyss?

“Oh, I see.” Wang Yan nodded in realization, without denying it. “As an epistemologist, it’s quite reasonable for me to study the texts of the Abyss.”

"What? Wang Yan, you really have been to the Abyss!" Paimon exclaimed in shock.

Ying, on the other hand, wasn't too surprised.

After all, she had seen many people use the power of the abyss, including her brother.

“Not everyone who has come into contact with the Abyss is unforgivable, and besides, I came into contact with the language of the Abyss, not the Abyss itself,” Wang Yan shook his head and said.

Paimon was confused: "What do you mean?"

“Just like someone learning the language of Winter doesn’t mean they have to join Winter, understand?” Wang Yan explained.

Paimon suddenly realized and nodded: "Oh, I see. Kirk must have been worrying too much."

Silky said coldly, “He’s using a fallacy. The language of the Abyss is corrupting. Anyone who comes into contact with the Abyss will be affected by its power, including me. He’s no exception.”

To be honest, if it weren't for the fact that Wang Yan and Ying came out together, Silky would have mistaken Wang Yan for an Abyss monster and killed him.

Although the abyssal aura emanating from this guy was very faint, so faint that ordinary people could not detect it at all, it was very pure.

Yes, Silk Kirk could even use the word "pure" to describe the abyssal aura emanating from Wang Yan.

Ordinary abyssal forces are filthy and disgusting; calling them evil forces is absolutely correct.

After all, the only thought of the Abyss Power is to destroy everything equally.

But Silky felt that there was something different about Wang Yan's aura of the abyss, though she couldn't quite put her finger on it.

"Want to try and see if I have any abyss-like energy?" Wang Yan didn't explain, and looked at Ying.

He knew very well that the abyssal aura he carried was probably acquired from learning the language of the abyss at the very beginning.

However, with the passage of time and the daily practice of the "Purification of the Three Karmas Mantra," the purification has become very faint.

Only someone like Skykirk, a master of the Abyss, could sense something of it.

Ying hesitated for a moment, but still reached out her hand to Wang Yan. Strands of golden power flowed out. After a moment, she opened her eyes and shook her head: "There is indeed no remnant of the Abyss's power."

Her mastery of the power of the abyss may be even greater than that of elemental forces.

After all, while fluorescence cannot steal other people's elemental power, it can steal their abyssal power.

The will to rival the world is just that unreasonable.

Silky's expression softened a bit: "As long as you've confirmed there are no problems, that's fine."

After saying that, she looked at the busy Dolly: "Is my money ready?"

"Alright, alright, here's your settlement." Dolly smiled happily.

Taking a bag of Mora from Dolly, Skylark turned around and said, "I'm off now. See you next time."

After saying that, she waved her hand, and a portal to the abyss appeared. She walked straight in.

Wang Yan watched with envy. If he knew this skill, why would he need to build the [Azure Jade Carriage]?

"Ahem, Scholar Wang Yan, let's go, I'll take you to the warehouse."

Chapter 171: Preliminary Research on [Engraved Inscription] and [Light Realm Power]

Dolly's warehouse was actually connected to the other people's warehouses.

As the export hub of Nordkalai, Nasha Town was also a completely open port, attracting countless merchants, thieves, and even more shady forces.

Therefore, the storage of goods has become a major problem.

At first, everyone put their own things away, since no one knew each other.

However, this model is more popular with thieves in the south, and some less powerful merchants are frequented by it every now and then.

Therefore, under the leadership of the Voynich Chamber of Commerce, a giant warehouse was built on the edge of the dock in Naxia Town, directly connected to the dock's cranes, achieving integrated loading and unloading of goods.

The Voynich Chamber of Commerce then rented out the warehouses to passing merchants, earning profits and covering warehouse maintenance costs.

Long-term and short-term rentals are available.

This has led many merchants to choose this location, and many goods transactions are even conducted here.