In Sumeru, pretend to be a scholar!

Chapter 105 Adventurers' Guild

The next day.

With his supervisor taking care of his thesis, Wang Yan had some free time.

In the morning, I went to Menakali's shop to ask Khalid if he needed any translation services recently.

But as it turns out, once a market niche is released, it will soon be filled by someone else.

Khalid told Wang Yan that most of the orders had been taken by scholars of the epistemological school, and there were no particularly difficult orders that Wang Yan needed to handle recently.

With no work to do, Wang Yan didn't turn around and leave. Instead, he chatted with Khalid at the Menaka shop for a while and taught Feretus some basic knowledge about the Epistemological School.

"By the way, are there any well-known Liyue Merchant Guilds in Sumeru City?"

Before leaving the Menaka shop, Wang Yan casually asked a question.

"Liyue Merchant Guild?" Khalid didn't even hesitate. "The most famous Liyue Merchant Guild is naturally Feiyun Merchant Guild, and that Tianquan also has a shop in Sumeru City—"

"Tianquan? Ningguang?" Wang Yan exclaimed in surprise.

Khalid nodded, somewhat puzzled by Wang Yan's surprise: "Your Tianquan from Liyue is a big merchant, is it strange that she has a shop in Sumeru City?"

Wang Yan was speechless for a moment. In fact, he realized what he had said as soon as he spoke.

Although it's not explicitly stated in the game, Ningguang is Liyue's top merchant, even managing to secure a position in Tianquan. Therefore, her business must extend to neighboring Mondstadt and Sumeru, if not all of them.

"The inspection trip has left me completely dazed," Wang Yan chuckled, then asked again, "Is it all on Baoshang Street?"

"Yes, most of the shops in Liyue are clustered together. You'll see when you get there. But what do you need the Liyue Merchant Guild for? Tell me if it's convenient, maybe I can help."

Khalid also held a certain position in the Xumi business community and had influence.

Wang Yan didn't hide anything and told him that he planned to hitch a ride back to Liyue from a merchant ship.

Khalid laughed immediately: "Haha, then why are you looking for a merchant guild? Just go directly to the Adventurers' Association to post the quest. Spend a little money, and the Adventurers' Association can connect you with everything."

"Besides, you're a scholar. If all else fails, go to Vizier—you should know Secretary Fariha, she can help you make arrangements."

There's really no need to go find it yourself.

Khalid's words brought Wang Yan to his senses.

Yeah, I'm rich and have status, why would I do everything myself?

Why not just hire a boat and ask someone to help arrange it?

Having gotten used to doing everything himself in the ruins, he was momentarily stunned when he returned to Sumeru City.

"Okay, I'll go check out the Adventurers' Guild."

Wang Yan nodded, then said goodbye to Khalid and Feretus.

"Okay, take care. I won't see you off."

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The Adventurers' Guild of Sumeru is located below the Menakari Shop, between Treasure Street and Tianbi Pool Square.

To be honest, compared to other countries, there aren't that many adventurers in Sumeru.

The reason is simple: the role of adventurers has been partially taken over by local gilded guilds.

However, many gilded guilds, in addition to accepting missions from the "Gilded Guild Headquarters" controlled by the thirty-person group "Gathering Sand Hall," also accept commissions from the Adventurers' Guild.

This, in turn, benefited the Adventurers' Guild of Sumeru, allowing the branch's mission completion rate to be comparable to that of other countries.

There are quite a few scholars who come to the Adventurers' Guild to take on quests, and Wang Yan's entry into the branch did not attract any attention.

Posting a quest at the Adventurers' Guild is simple: just tell Catherine your quest requirements and offer a reward.

"So, your request is to find a caravan along the way and return to Liyue before the Lantern Festival, right?" Catherine repeated Wang Yan's request.

Wang Yan nodded: "Yes, but we also need to ensure safety on the road."

"Okay, you need to pay a deposit of three thousand Mora, with refunds or additional payments as needed." Catherine registered the commission.

Wang Yan, of course, wouldn't haggle. He took out thirty large-denomination Mora coins from his Mora bag and placed them on the counter.

"Your registration has been completed here. Given the time-sensitive nature of your request, if no one accepts the request within two days, the association will send someone to notify you."

"Is there anything else you need?"

Looking at Catherine, whose politeness was almost too perfect, Wang Yan shook his head: "That's all, goodbye."

"Thank you for choosing the Adventurers' Guild. Goodbye."

Wang Yan left the counter to make room for the client behind him, but did not leave the Adventurers' Guild immediately.

Of course, the most distinctive feature is the adventurers in green uniforms. Most of them look travel-worn and gather in twos and threes, chatting about their adventures.

In a way, Wang Yan's trip to the ruins could be considered an adventure, but compared to the adventurers around him, his experience was relatively easy.

After all, with Farusan by our side, and Kavi and Elhesen coming to help from behind, the only truly difficult part was deciphering the floral reliefs.

Wang Yan found his own experiences too simplistic, so he was very interested in the experiences of these real adventurers.

After finding a seat in the lobby, Wang Yan began to listen to the conversations of the people around him.

Not far away, several experienced adventurers were gathered together. Two men and one woman were probably a group of them. They still smelled of rainforest soil and dew, obviously having just returned from completing a mission.

One of the tall men was waving his arms and speaking to his companion in a loud and enthusiastic tone.

"You have no idea how steep that mountain was! We chased a 'liar' flower for most of the day, only to have it disappear into a cave halfway up the mountain."

"The three of us discussed it and decided that since we were already here, we might as well go in and explore. And guess what? It wasn't an ordinary cave at all. It was winding and twisting, getting deeper and deeper as we went, and there were ancient symbols carved on the stone walls, looking like something from an ancient civilization!"

The female adventurer next to him chimed in, "The scariest thing is that there are so many branching paths inside, it's like a maze. If Alhan hadn't brought fluorescent paint to mark the way, we probably would have been stuck inside with slimes."

Slimes really can be found everywhere.

She patted her chest with lingering fear: "But in the end, we actually found a small treasure chest in a dead end. Inside were a few gems of good quality and a tattered roll of parchment. We still can't fully understand what's drawn on it."

"If you don't understand, go find a scholar from the Intellectual School. Wasn't there a famous scholar from Liyue a while ago?" the adventurer listening to the story interjected.

Wang Yan's lips curled up; he hadn't expected to hear news about himself again.

The female adventurer smiled and said, "I went to find Khalid, but he said the scholar had gone out. So I just found a scholar from the Epistemological School to translate it. I don't know how long it will take to get any news."

"Haha, don't worry, if those scholars can't translate it, they'll ask their teachers for help. That's a small investment for a big result."

Someone said with a laugh, and the people around also burst into laughter.

Similar to the medical system before the time travel, when scholars of the Epistemological School receive a translation assignment, if they cannot translate it themselves, they certainly won't tell the client that they are incapable, as that would damage their reputation. In the end, they will usually seek help from their mentors.

Supervisors generally won't refuse unless they're busy with experiments, but getting scolded is a given.

In another corner, several adventurers seemed to have just returned from the beach, their clothes still carrying a faint salty smell.

A middle-aged man with tanned skin was spitting as he spoke: "—If you're talking about thrills, you have to go to the sea! Last month, I took on a job clearing out aquatic monsters near Omos Port. On a sunny day, it's alright, but if you catch a storm, the waves can be higher than the boat! Our little boat was almost smashed to pieces!"

He took a swig of ale and continued, "The most troublesome are those mutated water elemental monsters. Affected by the abnormal ley lines, they are several times more ferocious than usual, and they can even merge together to form a giant water ball that chases after the ship and smashes into it!"

"Our archer, Sally, stood at the bow of the ship, facing the wind and waves, and shot an arrow straight through its core. The water sphere exploded with a 'bang,' splashing us with seawater that tasted bitter!"

The people around him laughed and raised their glasses to toast Sally, whom he was talking about.

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Not far away, two young men dressed as scholars were talking to an adventurer who looked very reliable.

A young man wearing glasses pushed up his glasses: "--The entrance to the ruins we discovered was completely covered by vines. We guessed at the time that the ruins must be very old. There weren't many mechanisms inside, but the air quality was very poor. There was a musty smell, and a lot of fungal spores were floating in the air. Inhaling too much of them would make you dizzy."

His companion, a woman with a ponytail, chimed in: "The key is those ruins guards. They are old models and slow-moving, but there are still quite a few of them in operation, and they are located in very tricky places."

"So you want to invite me over?" the adventurer asked knowingly.

The young man with glasses nodded: "We can handle the mushroom beasts, but the two of us can't handle those ruin guardians. I heard you're very good at that, so I came to invite you."

"My price isn't cheap," the adventurer said directly.

"Apart from the materials and information we need, all the other treasures and such are yours," the young man with the glasses said more directly.

The adventurer smiled and said, "Alright, I'll take it."

The two shook hands, and the cooperation was agreed upon.

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Further afield, adventurers recount their thrilling experiences of clearing monsters and their adventures escorting caravans—

After listening to stories at the Adventurers' Guild all afternoon, Wang Yan got up and went home.

He was interested in these experiences, not because he enjoyed listening to people brag and joke, but for serious reasons.

When we went to the desert before, at Kawan Post Station, Wang Yan told the children stories of travelers, which the children loved.

At that time, Wang Yan felt a bit emotional. As a scholar of the epistemological school, it was reasonable for him to write a fairy tale book for children!

Initially, Wang Yan wanted to directly copy some stories from before his time travel, but after careful consideration, he realized that many of these stories would not be suitable for his culture.

Therefore, Wang Yan was gathering material.

The stories told by these adventurers are sometimes thrilling, sometimes wondrous, sometimes full of unexpected gains, or simply a release of power.

The excitement, lingering fear, pride, or satisfaction on their faces as they recounted their stories all seemed genuine and vivid.

Moreover, since these stories can be told openly, they naturally do not involve any scheming or shady dealings; they are all stories of mutual assistance and adventure among companions.

These stories are perfect for adapting into shows for children.

"Hmm, ask Dixia later if she'd like to be the protagonist of the story. If so, we'll tell the story from her perspective."

"The Great Adventurer Desia", "The Legend of the Fiery Lion"

Just by looking at the name, you can tell it's very popular with kids.