In Sumeru, pretend to be a scholar

"Alright, it's impossible to finish it as soon as possible."

Wang Yan shook his head, giving up the possibility of making this thing directly in Liyue.

However, Wang Yan did not give up watching. After all, materials are materials, and manufacturing methods are manufacturing methods. What if the materials can be replaced after learning them?

Compared to the long list of material names mentioned earlier, the method for refining the [Azure Jade Carriage] is much simpler.

In his book, Zibe roughly divides it into four steps.

Qi Yi used the Immortal True Fire (Transcendent Flame) to melt and forge dozens of materials such as Azure Jade Marrow and Moonlight Silver, creating seventy-two jade bones.

Each jade bone needs to be engraved with numerous talismans such as "Safe Travel" and "Following You for a Thousand Miles".

The second part is the carriage frame, which is made by carving cloud-patterned golden paulownia wood into a frame, chiseling mortise and tenon joints, and inlaying it with jade bones to form the basic framework of the carriage.

The third is the woven curtain, made of neon-colored gauze, with the talisman of "Imperial Patrol" drawn on the gauze surface using star silver sand ink, which is then hung at the four corners of the carriage frame.

Fourthly, the finishing touch is to take a branch of earth vein and embed it in the center of the jade bone at the front of the carriage, and recite the "Carriage Mantra": "Earth veins meander, the high carriage soars into the void; green jade is the chariot, and the road is open for ten thousand miles." At this point, the high carriage is complete.

Of course, the eye-dotting and spirit-awakening ceremony also has requirements for time, place, and ritual, but compared to the previous materials, it is already very simple.

After finishing the last page and closing the book, Wang Yan gently stroked the "Seventy-Two Xuanming" pendant on his wrist, his mind stirred.

Although the refining of this [Azure Jade Carriage] was time-consuming and resource-intensive, it was exactly what he needed.

"Let's go back and learn the talismans mentioned here first, and then try to find some ordinary materials. As for the materials in the book... let's see if we can find them at a few major merchant guilds."

"Perfect timing. We might have to take the Flying Cloud Merchant Guild's ship back to Sumeru anyway, so we can go ask Yun Gui."

Just as Wang Yan was thinking, there was another knock on the door.

The same guy again: "Guest, President Lan from the Adventurers' Association is here. He says there's a letter for you."

Wang Yan came to his senses and was also taken aback.

letter?

Then it dawned on him that he had indeed left his mailing address with the Adventurers Association.

"Okay, I'll go down now."

Wang Yan responded, put the "Qingxuan Chengyang Huagai Method" into his book box, and then went out.

When I got downstairs, I saw Lan Jie's figure.

"Long time no see, Sister Lan." Wang Yan walked over. "You could have just sent someone to deliver the message, why did you have to come all the way here yourself?"

"Haha, it's the Lantern Festival, adventurers get a holiday too. I happened to have some business at the pier, so I brought it over for you."

Lan laughed and took out a letter from her bosom, handing it to Wang Yan: "Check it out. If there are any problems later, come find me. I won't take responsibility."

Wang Yan smiled and took it, then checked it. The sealing wax was still on: "No problem."

"Okay, I'll be going now..." Sister Lan waved her hand and turned to leave, but Wang Yan suddenly remembered the materials and quickly called out, "Wait, Sister Lan."

Lan paused, looking at Wang Yan with a puzzled expression: "What's wrong? Is there a problem with the letter?"

"No, no, no, it's something else." Wang Yan waved his hand and explained, "I wanted to ask, how do I get some materials to be offered as a reward by the Adventurers' Association? Can I just post the task at the association?"

"A request to collect materials?"

Sister Lan became interested: "Since you asked, then it must not be an ordinary material. For such rare materials, the association has two commissioning models."

"One type is a normal commission, where you offer a reward and post it out to see if anyone will accept it."

"Another option is the designated mode, where you can designate certain adventurers to help you complete the task. However, this is much more expensive, and the adventurers can also refuse."

"At the same time, regardless of the type, if you have clues about the target material, the price will be cheaper; if you don't have any clues, the price will naturally be more expensive."

"Of course, these large orders are shared across multiple regions. Once you post it in Liyue, adventurers in other countries can also see it."

"However, if the other party has submitted mission materials in other countries, you will need to pay another fee before the association can send the materials over."

Lan Jie explained all the details before asking Wang Yan, "So, do you want to issue a mission? If so, I'll record it for you now."

Normally, you have to go through the Adventurers' Guild to post missions, but as the branch president, she does have this privilege.

Wang Yan thought for a moment, then shook his head and said, "Let's not send it for now. I'll contact the association when I need it."

According to Sister Lan, Wang Yan should first return to the Order Academy to check the status of these materials, whether they have any aliases, or any other clues.

It's not too late to post the mission with the Adventurers' Guild after we've found out the details.

"Okay, feel free to contact our Adventurers Association anytime you need help."

Lan Jie didn't mind, said a polite word, waved her hand, and left.

After watching the other person leave, Wang Yan did not return to his room, but went straight out the door to Feiyun Chamber of Commerce.

...

The entrance to the Chamber of Commerce.

A guy is killing time out of boredom.

The Lantern Festival had just ended, and the festive atmosphere hadn't faded yet. If it weren't for the red envelopes he received while on duty, he would have liked to go home and spend time with his family.

Of course, the main problem is that there aren't many customers, let alone big orders.

However, as his gaze shifted, he spotted a familiar figure, and he immediately smiled and jogged over to greet him: "Honorable guest, what would you like to buy today?"

Wang Yan looked at the other person and realized it was the same guy who had greeted him before. He smiled and shook his head: "We're not selling anything today. I'm here to see someone. Is Manager Yun Gui here?"

"Manager Yun Gui? What do you need him for?" The waiter didn't answer directly, but asked in return.

If someone comes looking for trouble and reveals where the person is, then he'll be making a mistake.

"Let's discuss taking your boat back to Sumeru," Wang Yan said directly.

"Oh, I see. Manager Yun Gui's office is next to the warehouse on the first floor. I'll take you there." The waiter became enthusiastic again.

Upon entering the Feiyun Chamber of Commerce, although there were still people in the daily necessities section on the first floor, there weren't many.

Before the Lantern Festival, most Liyue residents stock up on enough firewood, rice, oil, salt, soy sauce, vinegar, and tea, much like Wang Yan's Lunar New Year celebrations before his transmigration.

Upon arriving at their destination, the guy reached out and knocked on the door.

"who?"

"Manager Yun Gui, a guest is looking for you."

"Guests? Please come in."

The waiter pushed open the door, indicating that Wang Yan could go in.

Wang Yan thanked her and entered the room, where he saw Yun Gui checking the accounts behind her desk.

"Long time no see, Steward Yun Gui."

"Ah, it's Mr. Wang Yan. Long time no see. Happy Lantern Festival."

When Yun Gui saw that it was Wang Yan, she immediately put on a smile: "You've come to inquire about the ship back to Sumeru, haven't you?"

Wang Yan nodded: "Yes, partly to inquire about the ship, and partly to ask some questions."

"The Chamber of Commerce has granted a holiday for the Lantern Festival, so the ship to Sumeru won't depart for another three days," Yun Gui explained the ship situation first, then asked, "Is there anything else you'd like to ask?"

Wang Yan then recited the names of some materials he had seen in the "Azure Mystery Riding the Sun Canopy Method," and asked, "Does the Flying Cloud Merchant Guild have these materials?"

“Hmm…” Yun Gui hesitated for a moment, then looked up and said, “I haven’t heard of these materials before, but I’m not in charge of this area, so…”

He paused slightly, then continued, "Mr. Wang Yan, please write down the materials you need, and I'll have someone inquire for you. If they're available, I'll send someone to let you know, how about that?"

"Okay, then I'll trouble you." Wang Yan nodded in agreement. "Do I need to pay a deposit?"

"Haha, it's just a friend helping out, no need." Yun Gui shook her head.

"Okay, then I won't bother you any longer."

"Mr. Wang Yan, please take care. I won't see you off."

Chapter 136 Dixia's Reply

Leave the Flying Cloud Merchant Guild and return to the White Horse Inn.

Back in his room, Wang Yan took out the letter that Sister Lan had given him.

The letter was naturally sent by Dixia, and it had her name on it.

Wang Yan opened the envelope, took out the letter inside, and began to read it.

Dixia's handwriting isn't particularly good, but it exudes a heroic spirit, truly giving the impression that her handwriting reflects her personality.

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A message to the King:

Spread the letter good.

When I received your letter, I had just returned from the depths of the desert with my crew of the Radiant Hunters.

Although I've returned from the desert, seeing your letter still brings back many memories of my time in Aru village and the ruins camp.

I heard you went to Liyue for the Lantern Festival, haha. I don't know if you'll make it in time, but I still wish you a happy Lantern Festival.

Regarding your mention in your letter that you wanted to create a fairy tale book with me as the main character... to be honest, Wang Yan, I am very touched.

The thought that you can bring joy and courage to children in this way is more precious than any reward.

In the desert, many children grow up hearing stories about monsters or the hardships of survival. If they could hear more stories like Mondstadt Dragonflight about "salvation" and "reconciliation," perhaps their dreams would be more colorful.

However—please allow me to say this solemnly and helplessly—let's forget about this "protagonist" role!

The reason... you probably already know, I really don't want to be famous anymore!

Imagine if one day Candice took out a fairy tale book with my name on it, pointed to the one with the "Lion with the Mane that punched the Fire Slime" and read it aloud to the whole village.

Or worse, I might be used as a case study for desert folklore by some idle scholar in the Order of the Order... Then all the prestige I've built up in the mercenary world will probably become a laughing stock in taverns!

Besides, I'm hardly a "great hero".

There are so many people in the desert who truly deserve to be remembered—Candice, who silently guards the village of Aru; the travelers who deliver letters in the sandstorms; and even the fathers and mothers who toil every day to ensure their families have enough to eat.

They are the characters who should be in the story.

As for me? I'm just an ordinary mercenary who's a bit stronger and doesn't know anything about me.

Of course, if you really want to write something for children to read, then I have an idea.

Perhaps we could change "Dishia" to an anonymous guardian traveling in the desert; she could be anyone: perhaps an adventurer passing by an oasis, or perhaps a craftsman who quietly repairs an irrigation canal.

What matters is the kindness and courage in the story, not who did these things.

...By the way, I secretly read the little story of "Fire Slime" that you attached to your letter to a few kids in Aru Village. Of course, the main characters weren't me and the Radiant Hunter anymore.

They still love it, and they've even become much more serious about studying the "Elementary Theory of Elements" recently.

See, even without real names, stories can still make people happy.

When you return to Sumeru, if you still need materials or experiences from the desert, feel free to contact me. Although I don't want to be the main character, I'm still willing to support you in writing this storybook.

last.

Have a safe journey in Liyue.

Friend: Dixia

At: Huma'i house, late at night.

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Dixia refused to become the protagonist of the storybook. Although Wang Yan was a little disappointed, he was not too upset.

Actually, if you think back to when the members of the Radiant Hunters sang "Hey, Dixia" in front of her, you can see that Dixia actually prefers to keep a low profile.

As she wrote in her letter, if the storybook featured her as the protagonist and it actually went viral, she estimated she would be devastated.

"I underestimated things."

Wang Yan shook his head, inwardly agreeing with Dixia's claim of an anonymous guardian.

Whether in the desert or the rainforest, or even beyond Mount Meru, are there no heroes in other countries? Of course not, after all, Teyvat has never lacked heroes.

"However, should I simply write fairy tales, or... should I add some metaphors?"

After thinking it over, Wang Yan decided that he should stick to writing normal fairy tales.