In Sumeru, pretend to be a scholar

"It's not as exaggerated as you say." Eros said modestly, but her smile became even more obvious. She picked up another piece of food and put it into Wang Yan's bowl. "Eat more if it's delicious."

"Ok!"

Wang Yan ate heartily.

"Teacher, what will I do if I can't eat your cooking anymore?"

"Don't worry, if you want to eat something, your mentor will make it for you. It's no big deal, you wouldn't be allowed to go hungry, would you?"

"Then I'll have to rely on my mentor."

"Go ahead and try to skip it, I don't care if you miss out on one or two meals."

"Hehe, you're so nice, teacher."

Chapter 366 Wang Yan, what is this?

The meal was enjoyed by both the host and guests.

Eros's cooking skills have indeed improved a lot. Wang Yan drank the soup completely, leaving not even a drop of broth.

After finishing their meal, Wang Yan waved his hand and called out, "Seventy-two Xuanming."

The magical artifacts detached from his wrist and began cleaning up the mess without Wang Yan giving any instructions.

Erosun raised an eyebrow as she watched this scene: "You certainly know how to slack off."

“This is called the power of knowledge, the one you taught me, mentor.” Wang Yan smiled and stood up. “Mentor, have you packed your luggage?”

"Of course it's all packed." Estelle rolled her eyes at him. "Do you even need to ask?"

"I'm just checking." Wang Yan chuckled. "It's okay if we're not fully packed, as long as we're ready. Anyway, we can buy everything else when we get to Fengdan."

When ordinary people travel, they simply bring toiletries and a change of clothes.

For Wang Yan, these things that can be solved with money are no problem.

Eros gave him an annoyed look, stood up, went upstairs, and quickly came down with her things: "I packed a long time ago, one suitcase is enough."

“Back when we went on that research trip, I was the one who guided you through the learning process. How could I possibly have been unprepared?”

"Yes, yes, yes, the mentor is right." Wang Yan nodded repeatedly, his attitude becoming increasingly enthusiastic.

He thought for a moment, then asked, "By the way, does Tamimi want to come along?"

“It’s not going.” Erosan shook her head. “Mapleland’s laws are very strict in controlling self-regulatory organizations. Tamimi will need to get a certificate to go there, which will take a lot of time.”

She paused for a moment, then said, "Why don't you take Tamimi to Zen Garden first? Kakata is there too, so the two heritage sites can play together."

“Zen Garden…” Wang Yan stroked his chin, “There shouldn’t be any problem with Tinali.”

Although Channa Garden is not in Daocheng Forest but in Erjingdian, it is indeed the territory of the Shenglun School.

For the sectarian faction, Tinaeri is the perfect choice.

“Of course, no problem,” Erosanne said. “I already spoke with Tinari, and he agreed.”

"That's good." Wang Yan nodded. "Then I'll take Tamimi there first, and then come back to pick you up?"

“No need for that trouble.” Erosham waved her hand. “We can go over together, put it down, and then open a portal to Maple. Anyway, your portal can be opened whenever you want, so it won’t take much effort.”

“Okay.” Wang Yan replied, then turned to look at Tamimi in the corner. “Tamimi, did you hear that? I’ll send you to Zen Garden first, and you can stay with Kakata for a few days.”

“Okay.” Tamimi nodded obediently, her optical perception array flashing a few times. “I will get along well with Kakata.”

"That's good then." Wang Yan smiled. "We'll set off once the 'Seventy-Two Celestial Blades' are finished."

"Seventy-two Xuanming" was very efficient. In no time, the dining table was cleaned up and the dishes and chopsticks were washed and neatly arranged in the cupboard.

After doing all this, it transformed back into a stream of light and returned to Wang Yan's wrist.

"Let's go." Eros picked up her suitcase, checked the doors and windows again, and locked the front door after confirming that everything was in order.

Wang Yan stood at the doorway and closed his eyes.

His will spread like a tide, seeping into the earth beneath his feet and connecting with the earth's veins.

The earth's veins were like a vast network, spreading throughout Mount Sumeru, with each node clearly reflected in his perception.

Wang Yan quickly located the Zen Garden.

It was a garden deep in the Erjingdian, with lush vegetation and abundant flowers, and it was an important research base for the Shenglun School.

"found it."

Wang Yan opened her eyes and gently clenched her right hand.

Gravity was activated, space was distorted, and a dark blue portal slowly opened in front of him. On the other side of the portal, the dome of the Zen Garden and butterflies fluttering in the air could be vaguely seen.

"Let's go."

Wang Yan stepped inside first.

Erosham followed behind, dragging her suitcase, while Tamimi hovered in mid-air. Three submachine guns circled the main body and steadily passed through the portal.

...

Zen Garden.

Sunlight filtered through layers of leaves, casting dappled shadows on the stone path.

The air is filled with the fresh scent of grass and trees and the sweet fragrance of flowers, and you can hear the chirping of insects and birds, as well as the sound of a waterfall in the distance.

Unlike the hustle and bustle of Sumeru City, this place is as quiet as another world.

"Kakata?"

Falushan, carrying her suitcase, looked around and then walked deeper into the garden.

Wang Yan and Tamimi followed behind.

They hadn't gone far when, amidst a grove of blooming lotus flowers, they spotted a mechanical crab with a peculiar color.

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"Kakata!"

Erosan called out with a smile.

The mechanical crab raised its head, its data eyes flashed a few times, and it recognized Eros.

It immediately dropped the flower in its hand, and with its short legs, it ran over.

He ran to Estelle's feet and rubbed against her skirt, looking extremely affectionate.

"Alright, alright, stop rubbing against me." Erosan patted Kakata's head and said with a smile, "Let me introduce you to a new friend."

Kakata looked up, his data eyes fixed on Tamimi.

Tamimi also lowered her head, her data eyes fixed on Kakata.

The next moment, the "eyes" of the two mechanical beings began to flash rapidly at the same time, one on and one off, at a frequency so fast that they almost merged into one.

Wang Yan knew that they were communicating with each other in some kind of mechanical life form, using a specific frequency and encoding.

This exchange lasted for about ten seconds.

Then, Kakata suddenly turned around, ran to the flower bushes beside him, picked up a flower, and ran back to hand it to Tamimi.

Tamimi's three submachine guns circled the main body once, seemingly expressing their happiness, before it accepted the flower.

Immediately afterwards, Tamimi's drone flew out, tracing graceful arcs in the air, as if it were performing something.

Kakata tilted his head back, his eyes fixed intently on the data.

The two mechanical beings started playing together.

"It seems they get along well." Erosan looked at this scene with a relieved smile, her heart finally at ease.

She turned to Wang Yan and said, "Alright, leave Tamimi to Kakata, let's go."

"it is good."

Wang Yan nodded, closed his eyes again, and connected his will with the earth's veins. This time, he targeted the Maple Pill.

...

Maple leaves.

At the edge of Dafengdan Lake, a portal opened, and Wang Yan and Falushan walked out.

The wind of maple and the wind of Mount Sumeru have two different flavors.

The wind of Mount Sumeru carries the moisture of the rainforest and the fragrance of grass and trees. When it blows on your face, you can feel the breath of life.

The wind blowing through the maple leaves carries the crispness of the lake water and a wisp of mist; when inhaled, it is cool and refreshing, instantly invigorating the spirit.

In the distance lies the Maple Garden complex, its white marble facades gleaming in the sunlight. The pointed towers and domed palaces are arranged in a harmonious and orderly fashion, reflected on the calm lake surface, like an exquisite oil painting.

Several tour boats slowly sailed across the water, leaving behind trails of white contrails.

“Maple… is indeed different from Sumeru.” Falushan sighed, her gaze falling on the distant buildings, her eyes filled with curiosity and appreciation. “Just the architectural style alone is completely different; the architecture of Maple… is more refined.”

“Yes, the people of Fengdan certainly have their own aesthetic system.” Wang Yan nodded. “However, I still think Sumeru is more comfortable.”

"Of course," Erosham snorted. "There's no place like home, don't you understand that?"

Wang Yan smiled and did not refute.

"By the way," Erosham turned to Wang Yan, "what are the plans for next? I've come all this way to Fengdan, you can't expect me to stay indoors all day, can you?"

"I have arrangements, but there's no rush." ​​Wang Yan thought for a moment, then asked, "Mentor, where do you plan to stay?"

"Where will we stay?" Erosanne was taken aback. "Is there anything special about it?"

“There are a few options,” Wang Yan said, counting on his fingers. “You can live in the Secret Realm like me. The Secret Realm has everything, it’s quiet, and it’s convenient.”

"You can also stay at a hotel in Fengdan. There are quite a few hotels in Fengdan, and the environment is quite good. However, because of the Holy Day festival, there are a lot of tourists recently, so it may be difficult to book a room now."

He paused, then added, "You can also stay on a boat. I have a friend who recently rented a large boat, which is moored on Dafengdan Lake. It's quite spacious and lively. If you don't mind, you can stay with her."

"On the ship?" Erosanne seemed intrigued.

“Yes, it’s a pretty big ship called the Wayne Gore,” Wang Yan explained. “It was originally Maple’s strategic ship, but my friend rented it and converted it into… well, a festival-themed amusement park. It’s perfectly fine for people to live on, and the facilities on board are quite complete.”

"Your friend?" Erosham looked Wang Yan up and down, a half-smile on her face. "What friend? Do I know him?"

Wang Yan: "..."

“They’re just… ordinary friends,” Wang Yan explained. “Ying and Paimon also know each other.”

Using the characters 纒 and 監蒙 to explain is Wang Yan's most frequently used method.

When you encounter any situation or meet any person, mentioning their names often yields good results.

However, the results this time did not seem to be good.

“Ordinary friends?” Eros’s smile became even more meaningful. “Ordinary friends would lend you the whole ship to live on?”

“It’s not that I’m lending it to her, it’s that… she can stay there,” Wang Yan corrected. “Besides, there are other people on the ship, she’s not the only one.”

"Oh?" Erosine drawled, "Who else?"

Wang Yan felt that if he continued to explain, he would only make things worse.

He decisively changed the subject: "Mentor, which one do you choose? The secret realm, the hotel, or the ship?"

“I can’t make a decision yet.” Erosan shook her head, giving her a ‘what’s the rush’ look. “I’ve only just arrived in Fengdan, and I don’t even know which way is which yet. You want me to choose where to stay? I need to see the place first, right?”

“That’s true.” Wang Yan nodded. “Alright, let’s take a look around first.”

As he spoke, he gently waved his right hand, and a dark blue portal to a secret realm opened before him.

"Guardians of the Secret Source," Wang Yan called out.

Soon, a tall Mystic Guardian emerged from the Mystic Gate.

"Take this in," Wang Yan said, pointing to Falushan's suitcase.

The Guardian of the Mysterious Source reached out and carefully picked up the suitcase, then turned and walked into the Gate of the Mysterious Realm.

The gate to the secret realm slowly closed.