In Sumeru, pretend to be a scholar

"Final conclusion:" The light in Ineff's eyes gradually subsided. She looked at Aino and Wang Yan and shook her head slightly. "No records were found in the database that are completely consistent with the names and core property descriptions of the two materials, 'Moonlight Silver' and 'Neon Gauze'."

"But Moonfall Silver and Moonlight Silver have a high degree of similarity, and Wang Yan may be able to understand them more deeply."

After Ineff finished speaking, Paimon chimed in, "Moonfall Silver, oh, I know, I saw it in Frostmoon Pavilion..."

Aino nodded: "Moonfall Silver is an excellent material with high elemental affinity. It usually only appears in places where lunar forces are most concentrated, and it is difficult to manufacture artificially. Even in Nordkalley, the price remains high."

She often needs to purchase materials, so she knows a lot about this area.

The main point is that if we can negotiate a slightly lower price when purchasing, the extra cost of materials can be included in the dessert budget.

"So... this stuff is hard to procure, right?" Wang Yan frowned.

“If it’s a small quantity, we can just contact the Chamber of Commerce,” Aino said, looking like she knew everything. “But if it’s a large quantity, then only the Sons of Frostmoon can provide it.”

Do you really think the Sons of Frostmoon have been self-sufficient in Nordecale all these years?

How could that be? They also engage in foreign trade. Besides fruits and vegetables, the trade in Moonfall Silver is the biggest source of income for the Frostmoon Children.

Perhaps it is this method of selling off raw resources that has caused the Frostmoon Children to become increasingly weak over the millennia.

If a power or country wants to develop, it can sell resources, but it cannot only sell resources.

“Hey, now that you mention it, I think I know of another place where Moonfall Silver also exists.” Paimon suddenly spoke up, then looked at Ying, “Can we take Wang Yan there?”

Ying frowned slightly, but did not nod directly.

Seeing their troubled expressions, Wang Yan smiled and said, "You mean the Silver Moon Court?"

"Hey! Wang Yan, how did you know?" Paimon exclaimed in surprise.

Wang Yan smiled:

“Aino just said that the Moonfall Silver will only occur in places where the lunar gravitational force is strong.”

"In the entire Nordecalai, apart from the area where Frostmoon Castle is located, the place with the most concentrated lunar power is naturally Silvermoon Garden."

"Given our relationship, Ying's hesitation about taking me along naturally stems from concerns that this place involves a friend who is more important than me..."

"Although this is my first time in Nordkal, I have heard your story with the moon goddess."

"Therefore, there is only one answer: the place you mentioned is in the Silver Moon Court, and it involves the New Moon Goddess."

Paimon and Ying were both shocked, and even Eno looked somewhat incredulous.

Although Wang Yan used the answer to deduce the process, they still didn't know it.

In their view, Wang Yan deduced the answer from their few words and expressions.

“Ineff, are all the scholars in the Church of England this terrifying?” Eno whispered.

Ineff's data eyes flashed: "No, the impressive one is Wang Yan, not the scholars of the Faculty of Law. According to the summer report, in the past three years, a total of seventeen scholars from the Faculty of Law have broken down and cried on the [Flagship] because they couldn't finish writing their papers."

“Seventeen in three years? That’s quite a few,” Wang Yan said with a smile. “If you go to Sumeru City, at the Lambad Tavern, there are scholars who are so distressed by their thesis problems that they seek solace in alcohol almost every day.”

"Is that so?" Aino looked at Paimon. "I remember Paimon also has a student status at the Order of the Church, right?"

Paimon, seeing the fishy smell, quickly waved his hand and said, "Don't look at me. I haven't even passed the [Tiriyas] exam, and I don't even have to write a thesis. Besides, I'm a correspondence student. I travel and study with Ying, so I don't have to go to the Academy to attend classes."

Upon hearing this, Wang Yan smiled and said, "In a sense, we're about the same. I also study under Instructor Falushan and don't participate in the courses at the Academy of Teachings."

"Oh, speaking of which, how's Estelle doing lately?"

“That’s great. Before I left this time, my mentor was visiting some children in Port Ormos with Cole.”

"Oh, it's Cassie, Alia, and Rushi, right?" Paimon thought for a moment and named three names.

Ying looked at Paimon in shock: "You actually remember?"

Several years have passed, and Ying herself has forgotten the names of those three children in Port Ormos.

Paimon chuckled: "Of course, I'm taking notes. If Ying can't remember anything, she can ask me anytime."

Wang Yan gave a thumbs up: "As expected of the best guide."

Ying hugged Paimon: "You're so good, Paimon."

"Hehe." Paimon chuckled foolishly.

"Hmph, Ineff is still better. Ineff can remember everything too." Aino was a little unconvinced and hugged Ineff beside her.

After returning from Nata, Inev's amnesia was cured, which was great news for Enoch.

'Looks like I need to add an information storage module to "Seventy-Two Xuanming".'

Seeing the scene of the two hugging each other again, Wang Yan couldn't help but think to himself.

The family was putting on stickers when they heard a noise outside the door.

"Miss Eno, Miss Ineff, are you there?"

The voice was very gentle and had a gentlemanly feel.

Upon hearing this, Aino's expression suddenly changed: "Oh no, it's Philins! It's broken! I haven't fixed the machine he sent over last time."

It wasn't not repaired, not because it wasn't fixed, but because it wasn't even touched.

“Because Aino said this morning to bake some cake rolls first, then we could start later,” Ineff added.

"So what do we do now?" Paimon interjected. "How about we go and stop him for you? Are you going to fix it now?"

Aino hung his head dejectedly: "Let's tell the truth. If we're wrong, we should admit it."

"Yes, Aino is a good boy!"

"Can I have cake as a reward?"

"No, you can't!"

Dejected once again, Aino turned around and said angrily, "Go open the door, Ineff!"

“Okay! Aino.” Ineff didn’t care about Aino’s little tantrum, or rather, she was used to the child’s little mood when he couldn’t have dessert. She got up and went to the door, opening it.

Soon, a dark-skinned, mysterious man followed Inef into the room.

"Hmm? So there are other guests here. It's been a long time, Traveler, Paimon. It's a pleasure to see you both." Philinus bowed slightly, very politely.

Ying and Paimon waved: "Long time no see, Philins."

Philin nodded, then looked at Wang Yan: "A new friend... a scholar from the Order of the Church? Krillo Chudmirovich Philin, greetings to you."

For fairies, giving their full name is a courtesy to honored guests.

Of course, not many fairies follow this etiquette anymore, but Philinus is, after all, an old-fashioned person.

Wang Yan stood up and performed a scholar's salute in return: "Wang Yan, a member of the Institute of Intellectual Theory, it is a pleasure to meet you, Mr. Chudmirovich."

"It's been a long time since I've heard such a title. It seems you are a very knowledgeable gentleman." Philins smiled and nodded to Wang Yan.

"Knowledge often accumulates over time. Compared to your long lifespan, my knowledge is still vast!" Bi Xianyue made no attempt to hide the fact that he knew the other party's identity.

Philin didn't care about that. Although he didn't mention his identity much, it wouldn't be accurate to say he was deliberately hiding it.

"Hey you two, stop your sarcastic remarks and sit down," Aino interrupted the conversation between the two boring adults.

After Wang Yan and Philins sat down, she took the initiative to speak, "Mr. Philins, did you come here for the previous machine? I'm sorry, I haven't started repairing it yet."

“No, no, no, that machine isn’t urgent.” Philin shook his head. “I’m here to ask for leave. I’d like to be excused from the Moon Torque Mechanism maintenance course in three days and have Yeloa cover for me.”

"Hmm? Why?" Aino's little face turned serious.

It's like a teacher seeing a student who wants to be absent for no reason; the student is small in stature but exudes great authority.

“Hmm… perhaps there might be an unusual frenzy attack in three days, and I need to deal with the frenzy?” Philins thought for a moment and said.

Aino looked at me like I was an idiot: "So the Lamplighter already has the means to observe the Wild Hunt's movements three days from now?"

The people around him all held their breath.

If the Lamplighters had the means to predict the wild hunt, the wild hunt in the wild wouldn't still be swarming.

Yes, after the Moonhunters, the Abyss of Nordcale chose the memories of the Bloodstained Knight Roland as its external brain. Even after Roland chose to dissolve himself, the Wild Hunt of Nordcale was still not quelled.

However, without their external brains, these wild predators became even more disorderly and were no longer able to directly threaten human settlements.

"Hmm... alright, it seems this excuse won't work on Miss Aino anymore, so I'll have to tell you the truth. Actually, I signed up for a dessert baking class, which clashes with the schedule of my Yuejuli mechanical repair class. But as you know, Miss Aino, desserts can't be neglected."

Philin looked very distressed.

"Oh, I see. Then let Yeloa come." Aino nodded.

Paimon was shocked: "You're convinced just like that?"

Aino replied matter-of-factly, "But desserts shouldn't be wasted. Besides, Mr. Philins has plenty of time; he can come to class again next time."

Flins: "I'll try to think of another reason."

"what?"

"I mean, after I learn how to bake desserts, perhaps Miss Aino can give me a review."

"Okay, okay!"

Wang Yan and Ying exchanged a glance, both seeing the amusement in each other's eyes.

Aino was completely seen through by Philin.

Chapter 176 Lauma's Request

Having resolved Philin's leave issue, Ineff also brewed a cup of tea for the dark, mysterious fairy man.

The fishy smell made the swelling and numbness start to make the chat.

The main topic of conversation still revolved around Ying and Paimon, since they were everyone's friends here.

With them at the center, the topics of conversation are more likely to be accepted by everyone.

For example, Ying and Paimon talked about their time in Mondstadt.

It is said that the witches used magic to create a small world for those who returned from the Mondstadt expedition, allowing them to experience what happened in Mondstadt while they were away.

Aino's eyes lit up with excitement.

No matter how mature a child is, they are still just a child.

How could Aino not be interested in these magical bubbles that she could play with?

If Ying and Paimon hadn't told her that the event was over, Eno would have wanted Ineff to book a trip to Mondstadt right away.

As for Wang Yan, what he was really thinking about was the witch's magic itself.

The magical world created has a sky, an earth, lakes... and can even transfer various kinds of life into it...

Can this level of power really be simply described as magic?

And this isn't the first time these witches have done this.

The witches once created a world called Shimuranka to reflect the fate of the real world.

The kind-hearted little Dulin, born from Himulanka, also made friends in the real world and eventually replaced the soon-to-be-resurrected dragon Dulin in the hands of Abedo.

It can be said that even within the entirety of Teyvat, the Witches' Guild is one of the top organizations.

Even if we place her in the starry sky, the witch would still have influence.

So, how did they do it?

Wang Yan was filled with doubt, and at the same time, he was also trying to figure out if he could do such a thing.

With his current mastery of elemental runes, creating a different elemental environment would be very simple for him.

Whether it's wind or fire, water or ice... as long as Wang Yan wants, he can create different elemental environments.

But to make this elemental environment independent of Teyvat and to make this environment infinitely close to the real world...

It's impossible, absolutely impossible.

Not to mention that it's impossible, Wang Yan doesn't even know how to do it.

'Space...time...world...'

'Perhaps I can go back to Liyue and learn the Cave Heaven technique from Granny Ping, only then might I be able to build a small world of my own.'

Just then, Wang Yan suddenly felt someone shaking him.

"Wang Yan, Wang Yan, what are you thinking about? You're so engrossed in it?"