In Sumeru, pretend to be a scholar

Let's not write stories with metaphors anymore.

If I ever get carried away writing and my mind goes blank, and I end up writing something like "The Year Columbia Starved to Eat Little Lucky Grass King," then it'll be hard to handle.

Although this is basically a meme, Wang Yan wouldn't dare to gamble on whether the Law King would use a meme.

If the sky nail really falls, then the calf is doomed.

Shaking his head, Wang Yan put aside the matter of writing fairy tales for the time being and began to think about his next plans.

"No rush. When we get back to Sumeru, we'll ask our advisor about the thesis. To become a senior [Tasita], you need two theses on different topics."

"I currently have a project on the [Relics of the Flower Goddess]. With my mentor helping me, passing the review should be no problem. So, next I need to work on my second project."

Once Wang Yan completes the two tasks, he will be able to truly obtain the status of a senior [Tuosaduo].

With this identity, he will be able to obtain the most orthodox training system of the Order of the Church: the World Tree Meditation Method.

Sumeru possesses many powerful technologies and a wealth of knowledge containing immense power, all of which are very attractive to Wang Yan.

But the most attractive one is undoubtedly the Sumeru meditation method that Valusan mentioned, also known as the World Tree Meditation Method.

Connecting one's mind to the World Tree and thereby gaining access to the knowledge accumulated throughout the entire world is practically cheating.

In other words, the World Tree was previously contaminated by forbidden knowledge, which is why scholars in the Order of the Church go mad every now and then.

Otherwise, given that Sumeru occupies the right to use the World Tree, even if the Church neglected infrastructure development at the time, Sumeru should still be an extremely prosperous country.

Of course, it's also possible that the Sumeru scholars might find something in the World Tree that shouldn't be recorded, and then they'd all be nailed to the ground.

Regardless, for Wang Yan, obtaining the World Tree Meditation Method not only grants knowledge but also enhances his mental strength, a benefit he also needs.

Currently, his physical abilities are constantly improving under the blessing of the angels, but his mental strength has not changed much. It's just that his physical abilities have improved, resulting in a passive abundance of energy.

During his previous battle with Ying, Wang Yan had already sensed a deficiency in his mental strength.

Possessing the "Seventy-Two Cyclones," he is in no way inferior to Ying in terms of elemental power bombardment. With the double blessing of angelic language and angelic blessing, the power he unleashes is equally formidable.

But the problem is that it doesn't last.

Even though the power of the "Seventy-Two Xuanming" comes from the internal celestial register, and Wang Yan does not need to pay extra energy, controlling the "Seventy-Two Xuanming" still requires effort.

Putting everything else aside, the constant explosions during battle already interfere with sound command. If someone were to cast a silencing spell on you, you'd be in deep trouble.

Therefore, while using voice control to clean a room is fine for everyday tasks, pure voice control is insufficient in battles and requires the supplementation of mental power.

Of course, there are many ways to practice Teyvat.

Just as Erossan said, sorcerers, witches, and even shamans of Nata all have ways to enhance their spiritual power.

However, as a scholar of the Academy of Teachings, it would be most convenient for Wang Yan to obtain the World Tree Meditation Method, so he naturally could not abandon what was near and seek what was far away.

"My advisor probably won't help me with my second thesis topic, so what should I choose?"

Wang Yan pondered this in his mind.

It's not that there aren't any topics to choose from. The simplest one he could write is a paper on the Liyue Celestial Register. Given his background of being taught by Zhongli and even completing the theoretical foundation of the "Seventy-Two Celestial Registers," this paper would be 100% guaranteed to pass.

However… this involves revealing some of the true nature of the Liyue Celestial Register.

Wang Yan doesn't consider himself a model of academic ethics; he'll slack off when he needs to and take shortcuts when he needs to.

But the Liyue Celestial Register is already one of Liyue's top secrets. He received Zhongli's teachings and then turned around and gave them to the Faculty of Orders. How is that any different from being a beast?

"Therefore, the second task must either still focus on the Red King civilization, or we can find another country to work on."

【Tusata】 requires two papers on different topics. Wang Yan already has one on the topic of 【Remnants of the Flower Goddess】. If we have to count them, we can also add one on 【Red King Civilization】, which can also be considered as two different types of topics.

After all, the Flower Goddess is the Flower Goddess, and the Red King is the Red King.

However, we'll have to go back to the Order House to discuss the specifics.

“Yun Gui said there will be a boat in three days…” Wang Yan roughly calculated the time. Three days later would be late February. “Then it will probably be early March before we get back to Sumeru City.”

There is a gap of nearly ten days in between, and this time cannot be wasted.

Chapter 137 Wang Yan: Is it too late to join the Abyss Cult now?

Three days in Liyue, eight days on the ship.

What can we do with this time?

First of all, reading is definitely an option. I brought a whole suitcase full of books with me. During my time in Liyue, although I did a lot of shopping and eating, I didn't give up my reading habit.

Except for the first two days, when he was busy with the antique fair and being taught by Zhongli and didn't have much time to read, Wang Yan set aside at least two hours every day to read various books.

So, what else can you do besides reading?

Wang Yan thought for a moment, then turned around and pulled out two sheets of paper he had drawn on the ship.

That is, the one he analyzed from the painting of the Returning Machine.

Regarding the runes on the Terminal Machine, Wang Yan also used the "Seventy-Two Cyclone Lights". It was precisely because he created the "Seventy-Two Cyclone Lights" that he realized how terrible his previous design of the crossbow and energy gun was.

"Perhaps we can redesign these two drawings and give them back to Dolly for production, which could earn us some extra money."

Wang Yan pondered.

As for why it should be given to Dolly?

Hehe, the reason is simple. It's probably because of the nature of scholars. The Academy basically does not support the development of weapons, which can be seen from the fact that the thirty-person group is still using cold weapons.

Of course, there is another reason, which is that there is a very clear standard for weapons: the greater the power, the better.

So, once the door is opened, given the abilities of scholars, they could really cause big problems.

Ancient relics and dragons, light spike machines that directly affect an entire area of ​​ley lines... these are all things that can be created.

According to Wang Yan's own knowledge, decades ago, a scholar named Avanpati was expelled from the Church for secretly reading forbidden books while researching weapons.

However, although the Church does not support it, it will not do anything to people as long as it does not involve taboos.

Therefore, it's no problem for Wang Yan to design a blueprint and collaborate with Dolly.

"Energy, runes... ranged attacks, portable, and with low usage requirements."

Unlike manufacturing the "Seventy-Two Xuanming", this product needs to be made possible through collaboration with Dolly, so it must first be widely available and mass-produced.

Otherwise, it would be meaningless.

Therefore, we cannot pile on materials like "Seventy-two Xuanming", but rather we must combine sufficient performance while reducing the amount of materials used.

Wang Yan pondered for a moment, then casually grabbed a piece of paper from the side and started scribbling on it.

...

When Wang Yan was designing the blueprints

Feiyun Chamber of Commerce.

Yun Gui, carrying the materials list given to her by Wang Yan, arrived at the Chamber of Commerce's logistics warehouse. After finding the familiar warehouse manager, she handed over the list: "Old Zhang, can you take a look at these materials for me? Does our Chamber of Commerce have them?"

The warehouse manager, Old Zhang, reached out and took the order, glanced at it, and frowned: "Where did you get this order from?"

"I asked for a friend, what's wrong? Is there a problem?" Yun Gui asked back.

The warehouse manager shook his head: "There's no problem, it's just that I've never seen many of the materials on it before."

"You've never seen this before?" Yun Gui asked in surprise.

To say that the other party is knowledgeable and well-informed, as the manager of the Feiyun Chamber of Commerce warehouse, is to belittle them.

And yet, someone like that can't even recognize all the materials above?

Yun Gui was inwardly surprised and even more impressed by Wang Yan's abilities.

He certainly didn't think that Wang Yan had made up such a list of materials to tease him; he just felt that the project Wang Yan was working on must be very impressive, as it involved so many rare materials.

"Among those you know, are any of them from our chamber of commerce?" Yun Gui pressed.

The warehouse manager nodded: "The Chamber of Commerce has both of these materials: [Cloud Pattern Golden Paulownia Wood] and [New Sprouts from the Earth Vein]."

He paused slightly as he spoke, "However, both of these materials are very precious, and we need approval from above before they can be released from the warehouse."

Yun Gui nodded: "That's good. The second young master should be here. I'll go ask him."

If he had actually gotten a lead, he could have just told someone to tell Wang Yan so that Wang Yan could come and talk to him himself.

But Yun Gui clearly understood one thing: if you're going to do a good deed, do it to the end.

Since you've already asked for my help, let's get to the bottom of it.

If the item is not for sale at all, then there's no need for Wang Yan to make another trip.

If it can be sold, then find out the price so that Wang Yan can make preparations.

Of course, it sounds like Yun Gui is siding with Wang Yan, which is inconsistent with his status as the manager of the Feiyun Chamber of Commerce.

However, in reality, standing on the side of the customer and standing on the side of the Chamber of Commerce are not contradictory.

Serving our guests well is the only way to bring more benefits to the Chamber of Commerce.

After leaving the warehouse, Yun Gui went up to the top floor of the Chamber of Commerce, which was where the Feiyun Chamber of Commerce received its truly important clients.

The offices of the chairman, the eldest son, and the second son are naturally located here as well.

Xingqiu was able to run into Wang Yan on the third floor because he was passing by on his way upstairs.

"Second Young Master, is it convenient for you to come in?"

Yun Gui arrived at the door of an office and knocked.

Inside the door.

Xingqiu hurriedly stuffed a book of supernatural tales into the pile of documents, then composed himself before saying, "Is this Steward Yun Gui? Come in."

He had an excellent memory; he could even recognize that the person outside the door was Yun Gui.

The door was pushed open, and Yun Gui walked in. After giving Xing Qiu a slight bow, she said, "Second Young Master, there is something I need you to look at."

Xingqiu's expression turned serious: "You speak."

Yun Gui recounted how she had helped a scholar friend collect some rare materials, and what the Chamber of Commerce warehouse contained.

"A scholar friend? Wang Yan?" Xingqiu asked directly after hearing this.

Yun Gui was taken aback, then nodded: "Second Young Master also knows Mr. Wang Yan?"

"We only met once," Xingqiu said with a smile.

After meeting Wang Yan once before, he later saw Wang Yan's name in the Chamber of Commerce's intelligence.

Knowing that Wang Yan helped Qixing translate the Langya robe number,

Therefore, the name Wang Yan is not unfamiliar to Xingqiu.

"Let me see the materials list," Xingqiu said.

Yun Gui reached out and handed over the form.

"【Azure Jade Marrow】, 【Cloud-Patterned Golden Paulownia Wood】, 【Neon Gauze】, 【New Sprouts of Earth Veins】, 【Moonlight Silver】..."

Xingqiu looked at the list, muttering the names of the materials, and exclaimed in amazement: "These are all rare materials... This Mr. Wang Yan was very picky when he came to the Chamber of Commerce to buy materials before, but I didn't expect him to be even more picky now."

"What do you think, Second Young Master?" Yun Gui asked in a low voice.

“Hmm… Since we’re friends, refusing is definitely not an option.” Xingqiu pondered for a moment, then looked at Yun Gui and said, “You can tell Mr. Wang Yan that the Chamber of Commerce can give him the [Cloud Pattern Golden Paulownia Wood] and [New Sprouts of Earth Vein], or help him find other materials. However, he will need to give you something of equal value in exchange.”

“As you know, this kind of top-grade material would cost millions or even tens of millions of dollars in Mora alone, but the Chamber of Commerce doesn’t lack that kind of money. We need something more in line with our interests.”

Xingqiu is quite talented in business; otherwise, his family wouldn't keep arranging things for him in the Chamber of Commerce instead of letting him do chivalrous deeds.

After all, if Xingqiu doesn't have any special talent, then it would be more beneficial for the Feiyun Chamber of Commerce to have him stay away from the affairs of the Chamber.

Yun Gui naturally understood what Xing Qiu meant.

If Wang Yan can offer something that benefits the Feiyun Chamber of Commerce, then we will exchange them.

If Wang Yan can't come up with the price, then ask for an astronomical price, which would be several million or even tens of millions of Mora.

In short, as long as Wang Yan wants it, the Feiyun Chamber of Commerce can sell it to him.

“Okay, I will tell Mr. Wang Yan tomorrow.” Yun Gui nodded, preparing to turn and leave.

It's already evening, time to get off work.

Xingqiu called him back: "By the way... if you really think highly of the other party and believe it's worth investing in, then you can give him a [New Sprout of Earth Vein], but you just need to be careful about how much you do it."