In Sumeru, pretend to be a scholar

Regarding Little Lucky Grass King: I do not doubt that the Grass God is a gentle deity, but sometimes gentleness is not enough.

About Falushan: Apart from not eating properly, not sleeping on time, and not taking care of her body, my mentor is the best mentor.

Regarding Tinari Corley: I have a friendly relationship with Tinari and many of the rangers of Dossingwood. They are all very nice people, and Corley too.

Regarding Al Heisenberg: Haha, you were fooled by his cold demeanor too, weren't you? He's actually a pretty nice person, he just doesn't like ineffective social interactions.

Regarding Kavi: I have some collaborative projects with Kavi. We are not only friends but also business partners.

Regarding Dolly: Although many people say she is a shrewd businesswoman, I have a good impression of her. She helped us with Project I and provided me with sufficient research funding.

About Desia: Oh Desia, oh Desia, beautiful and powerful Desia, our treasure Desia~

Regarding Candice: I only interacted with her once, and we didn't have much contact. However, despite her great power, she was very disciplined in her actions.

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Name: "Seventy-Two Celestial Beams"

Equipment type: Magical implement.

Rating: (5 stars)

Equipment Description:

The mechanical artifact created by Wang Yan combines various techniques such as mechanical arts, immortal talismans, and elemental runes. It consists of a Qingxuan core and seventy-two small cubes.

It can control seven elemental forces: fire, water, ice, lightning, wind, rock, and grass, without requiring the user to pay for them; they can be drawn upon through an internal celestial register.

The outer shell is a small cube that can be combined and deformed, such as becoming a wristband that can be attached to the wrist for easy carrying.

The Jade King Emperor responded to the prayer in the "Petition to Borrow the Jade King's Status to Create Vessels" and bestowed a status, giving the ritual vessel spiritual power.

基礎攻擊力：48點；平均每級提升：4.5點；突破加成20級31點/40級31點/50級31點/60級31點/70級31點/80級31點；（90級屬性攻擊力635）

Elemental Mastery: 58; Average increase per level: 2.32; (Level 90 Elemental Mastery: 265)

Special effects term: Rune quality

精煉（1/2/3/4/5）階

獲得（12%/15%/18%/21%/24%）全元素效果加成，包括但不限於元素傷害強度、元素護盾強度、元素治療效果。

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Chapter 76 The Guide (1/20, please subscribe)

That night.

Under Candice's arrangement, Wang Yan and Falushan moved into her home.

Wang Yan and Fa Lushan were placed in two adjacent rooms, while Dixia, familiar with the place, chose her usual room.

Candice's home, though not luxurious, was spacious and clean. The stone walls were thick and cool, and several drought-resistant plants were placed on the windowsill, adding a touch of life to the house.

As Candice said, Aru Village was not wealthy, with very little arable land, but plenty of building space. Her house had enough rooms, and even an unused study filled with old books and scrolls.

After a day's journey, the three of them were starving.

Candice was thoughtful, and soon brought out a large plate of steaming hot Aru bibimbap from the kitchen.

Unlike the version Wang Yan had tasted at the Grand Bazaar of Sumeru City, Candice's bibimbap was made with more substantial ingredients, so much so that she felt she could eat it for two days.

He then remembered Candice's special dish in the game, "Caring Attention," which was characterized by "large portions and unlimited food."

This large plate in front of me clearly fits this description perfectly.

"Serve as much as you want," Candice said with a smile, bringing over three more sets of bowls and chopsticks.

Her smile was gentle, and her amber left eye shone with warmth under the light, making people unconsciously relax.

Dixia was the least polite, taking the bowl and filling it to the brim. She took a big gulp and mumbled, "Candice's cooking is still the best!"

Before she could even swallow, she looked at Wang Yan and said, "I told you last time, this Aru bibimbap has to be made by Candice. You guys should try it."

Last time at the Grand Bazaar, it was Dixia who treated us to Aru bibimbap and barbecue. She did say that Candice's cooking was still the best.

Faced with Dixia's invitation, Wang Yan and Falushan exchanged a smile, thanked her, and accepted the bowls and chopsticks.

They were indeed hungry by the end of the day, and soon the only sounds in the living room were the three of them wolfing down their food.

After the three of them put down their bowls and chopsticks, the large plate of "caring and attentive" food had been completely devoured.

Wang Yan felt that this was the most he had eaten since he transmigrated.

Candice came over to tidy up the table.

Wang Yan actually wanted to help, but as anyone who's ever been stuffed knows, sometimes you really can't do anything about it, so he could only politely say, "Thank you for your help."

"No trouble at all. We've changed the bedding in your rooms and provided water for washing up. However, there's no way to take a shower. I need to go to the warehouse later. You should get some rest."

After Candice finished tidying up, she spoke again.

"Don't worry, we can take care of ourselves." Dixia slumped in the chair, rubbing her stomach with one hand and waving the other.

Candice glanced at her but didn't say anything. She nodded to Wang Yan and Eros and went out.

She was probably going to help the caravan unload cargo or something.

After Candice left, the three of them sat slumped for a while. Dixia stood up first, yawned, and said, "Ha~ I'm going to rest now. See you two tomorrow."

"See you tomorrow." Wang Yan and Fa Lushan waved and got up to go to their respective rooms.

The room was small.

There was just a desk, a chair, a bed, and a washstand by the door with a basin of water on it. The water was very clear and looked very comforting.

After taking out his toiletries from his backpack and quickly washing up, Wang Yan felt sleepy and fell into a deep sleep.

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The next morning.

Wang Yan was woken up by his cute female teacher.

You know what, after traveling with the caravan for a month and having a sleepless night while resting at Kawan Post Station, I slept really well last night.

"Get up quickly, Candice has prepared breakfast for us, and the guide has also arrived."

"Falusian called from outside the door."

"Okay, mentor."

Wang Yan responded in agreement, quickly got out of bed, washed up, and went out.

In the living room, not only Erosanne, but also Dixia had already gotten up, with Wang Yan being the last to get up.

Besides the people from last night, there was also a tall, strong man.

He stood next to Candice, his gaze sweeping coldly over Wang Yan and Falushan, but softening when he looked at Dixia.

Wang Yan's heart skipped a beat. This guy, who was probably their guide, seemed to... dislike them.

When Candice saw Wang Yan come out, she smiled and said, "Breakfast is being prepared here. Come and have some."

Wang Yan nodded and walked over. Breakfast was some kind of baked flatbread mixed with some kind of sauce. Eros and Dixia had already started eating, and it looked delicious.

Wang Yan also sat down, ready to start the meal.

Candice continued, "This is Fodil, one of the guards of Aru Village and one of the people who discovered the new ruins. He will be your guide and take you there."

The burly man also spoke up: "I don't have a good impression of the scholars of the Order of the Church, but Candice said that you two are different, and I won't argue with that. Since she has spoken, I will lead the way for you, and I hope you won't cause me any trouble on the way."

It was clear from his words that he truly disliked the scholars at the Order of the Church.

Even in front of Candice, his words carried a chill.

Wang Yan subconsciously looked at his mentor.

If someone dared to speak to Erossen like that in the Order of the Church, she would probably be furious.

However, to Wang Yan's surprise, Erosian was not angry at all. Instead, she calmly nodded and said, "Just take us to the ruins."

The burly man, Faudir, looked a little better, nodded, and said nothing more.

Breakfast was quickly finished.

Wang Yan and Fa Lushan went back to their rooms to pack their luggage, and then set off with their bags on their backs.

Compared to when we arrived at Aru Village, where we could ride on beasts, there are no rides to the ruins; we have to walk there.

After saying goodbye to Desia and Candice, the two followed in Fowdell's footsteps.

"So, teacher, why don't we rent a beast?"

Half an hour after leaving Aru Village, Wang Yan launched a soul-searching question at his cute female mentor.

“Foolish apprentice, this is also part of the training,” Erosham said 'fiercely'.

But in reality, because she was the holder of the Eye of God and had come out to investigate alone, plus the issue of funding, she didn't need to use a beast at all.

This time, she brought Wang Yan out and rode on a beast for a month, subconsciously ignoring Wang Yan's physical limitations.

Fortunately, Wang Yan only shouted a couple of times and didn't actually become unable to walk.

Guide Fodil walked ahead at a leisurely pace, paying no attention to the conversation between the two scholars behind him.

He genuinely disliked the scholars of the Church of Christ. He had once been part of the Gilded Brigade and had visited Port Ormos, where he witnessed too much filth between the Church of Christ scholars and the Gilded Brigade. That's why he later returned to Aru Village and never went out again.

A typical template of someone who, having witnessed the darkness of the outside world, fiercely guards the last pure land within their heart.

If Candice hadn't spoken up, he would never have acted as a guide for Wang Yan and Falushan.

Even though being a mentor to scholars can often bring in a considerable income.

Chapter 77 Mutated Monsters (February 20th, please subscribe)

Wang Yan and Falushan followed the guide deep into the desert.

According to intelligence, this newly discovered site is more than 20 li (approximately 10 kilometers) outside Aru Village. It may not seem far, but in the desert, 20 li is a long journey with undulating sand dunes.

And without a professional guide, twenty miles of sand dunes are enough to make you get lost eight hundred times over.

Therefore, even though Erosson had been to the desert several times, she would still hire a guide and even endure the guide's cold tone.

Time passed little by little.

In the undulating sand dune environment, Wang Yan's speed was really slow. Going uphill and downhill required more physical exertion, resulting in a slow pace.

Even at noon, when the sun was at its hottest, they had only walked about seven or eight miles.

Guide Fodil looked at the sky, then at the calm Valusan and the panting Wang Yan, licked his lips, and said, "Let's find a place to rest for a while."

He looked around and found a shady weathered rock spot, inviting Wang Yan and Falushan to rest there.

The two followed him toward the shady side of the weathered rock. The yellow sand beneath their feet was scorching hot, and they could feel the heat with every step.

The weathered rock has a rough surface, and under the erosion of wind and sand over the years, it has formed natural grooves and shelters, just big enough for three people to rest in, avoiding the direct sunlight overhead.

Upon entering the shelter, Wang Yan couldn't wait to take off his backpack and goggles, sit down against the rock wall, let out a long sigh, and then took out his water pouch and carefully took a sip.

Although information suggests there is a water source near the ruins, fresh water is more precious than gold in the desert, so it should be consumed sparingly.

Eros seemed more composed than him. She took off her sand-proof goggles, wiped her forehead with the back of her hand, but her eyes were still keenly scanning the surrounding environment.

Fodil did not rest immediately. He first walked around the edge of the rocks, carefully examining the sand for any unusual traces.

Although he disliked the scholars at the Order of the Church, he was still a very responsible mentor.

After confirming that it was safe, he walked to the other side and sat down, took out a hard piece of dry food from his leather bag, and silently began to eat it.

The three of them rested in the shade to recover their strength.

About half an hour later, as Wang Yan was resting with his eyes half-closed, Fudier and Falushan suddenly stood up almost simultaneously, their movements so fast that Wang Yan had no time to react.

"There's something under the sand!" Falushan shouted. The cyan-colored Heyao multifaceted avatar instantly flew out of her backpack and hovered beside her, its light swirling.