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Chapter 20 Aren't you afraid of being punished by the gods?

"Huh?" This question really stumped Jiang Bai.

He carefully recalled everything that had happened since he woke up, and a thought arose in his mind: 'Am I not a person of this world?'

Indeed, he adapted well in some ways. But neither the talking snake nor his knowledge of deities existed within his understanding of common sense.

But these common sense facts are ingrained in the hearts of the people here.

He used to think he must have come from some unknown place in this world. After all, traveling between worlds was a bit far-fetched, and he didn't think he had that ability.

But thinking about it this way, it seems that he really is a stranger to this world.

Could it be that he really isn't from here? Or that he came to this world by accident?

Jiang Bai pondered for a long time before finally giving a somewhat uncertain answer.

"I feel like this place is different from where I grew up. There are many things here that are beyond my comprehension, such as gods..."

"If there are gods everywhere in this world, then I might not really be a person of this world."

Seeing his furrowed brows, Zhong Li had some questions answered.

He filled his glass with wine and said with a casual tone, "Gods are, in the end, just some higher-ranking beings..."

Jiang Bai had only recently regained consciousness and was unaware of how shocking Zhong Li's words sounded to the Teyvats.

Even so, his expression towards Zhongli was somewhat different.

This Mr. Zhongli is really something else! He dares to say such bold things. Isn't he afraid of offending the gods here?

Although he had little reverence for gods, it was only because he did not believe in the existence of gods.

But those who utter such words under the rule of the gods are either powerful figures or rebels against the gods.

"Although that's the logic, for humans, beings in high positions are already like gods."

Unable to determine which category Zhongli belonged to, Jiang Bai dared not speak too bluntly, lest he be dragged into rebelling against the gods.

He was just a weak, clueless newbie who knew nothing about this place.

Rebel against the regime is too exciting; he doesn't want to do something so reckless.

Zhong Li smiled and did not refute Jiang Bai's words.

Teyvat is not without outsiders, but each one brings many changes to Teyvat.

This was the first time he had ever seen a being who had lost all their memories.

Looking at Jiang Bai, some ideas gradually formed in his mind.

He stretched out his hand, and a celestial star of rock elemental creation formed in his palm. With a push, the elemental creation slowly floated to Jiang Bai's eyes.

Can you sense elemental forces?

Jiang Bai's expression was filled with astonishment as he looked at the ability to create things out of thin air.

"what is this?"

He reached out and touched it, and in that instant, he felt the earth breathe and the mountains surge.

Layer upon layer of rocks intertwine to form the outline of the earth, and huge boulders stand in the mountains, remaining indestructible even under the erosion of wind and rain.

His consciousness seemed to sink into the endless rocks, transforming into the earth, into mountains and rivers, into that indestructible rock.

But this feeling lasted only a moment. When Jiang Bai opened his eyes, he was still himself, not the earth, not the mountains, and not the rock.

"This is the power of the rock element."

The floating stars gradually disappeared, and Zhongli filled his cup with wine again, looking expectantly at the person opposite him.

"Is this it?" Jiang Bai recalled the feeling from earlier, and a ball of rock elemental artifact appeared in his hand as well.

However, unlike Zhongli's complex celestial star, Jiang Bai's was just an ordinary stone.

But it is indeed formed by the force aggregation of rock elements.

In other words, just now, Jiang Bai learned how to manipulate elemental power.

Jiang Bai felt like he had acquired a fun toy, constantly conjuring up stones and then letting them dissipate, only getting his fill after a long while.

“Not bad, you have mastered elemental power.” Zhongli did not show any surprise. Foreign travelers are not subject to the control of the Teyvat Laws.

"Is it that simple? Didn't Hu Tao say that you need to have the Eye of God to control elemental power?" Jiang Bai asked, puzzled.

"That applies to the people of this world. You don't belong to this world, so you don't need to follow its rules."

Jiang Bai understood; he was special.

Besides the rock element, can he also manipulate other elemental forces?

He tried to sense other elemental forces, but he didn't feel anything like when he came into contact with the rock element.

"Why can't I sense other elemental forces?" According to Hu Tao, there are seven elemental forces in this world, and rock is only one of them.

“Even you need a medium to sense elemental power,” Zhongli replied.

"So, that was the medium." Jiang Bai understood. If he wanted to sense other elemental forces, he needed to find the corresponding medium. That wasn't difficult; simply recreating the process he just experienced should suffice.

However, he now completely doesn't understand Zhongli.

Why did this mysterious person tell him so much? And why did they guide him to manipulate elemental forces?

Did they have ulterior motives towards him? But what could someone as new as him possibly do?

Jiang Bai had no arrogance or self-importance. He didn't think he could challenge heaven, earth, or even gods; he was just an ordinary person.

Why are you telling me all this?

"It's just a return gift for answering my question." Zhongli smiled faintly and took out a God's Eye from his pocket and handed it to him.

"This is... the Eye of God?" Jiang Bai was shocked again.

Didn't Walnut say this thing is rare? And it's bound to something.

Zhongli just casually picked one out!

"No, it's just a glass ball that looks like the Eye of God."

Jiang Bai breathed a sigh of relief.

That's more like it. It would be too strange to just casually give away something as rare as the Eye of God.

He was starting to doubt Zhongli's identity.

“Beings from outside this world are not part of the human realm; they can only observe from afar, so you cannot obtain the Eye of God. But we need a way to explain why you can use elemental power without the Eye of God.”

Zhongli took out his Eye of God and placed it on the table. The two Eyes of God were placed side by side, and there was no difference between them.

For Zhongli, Jiang Bai is still too weak right now, and he has just awakened and has no memory of anything.

Therefore, he needs to keep a low profile. Having a divine eye can explain why he can use elemental power, and he won't be noticed by those with ulterior motives.

Once he grows up and becomes more capable, he won't need this anymore.

As for why he did these things, it was just a small experiment, and a small idea he had been thinking about for a long time.

Chapter 21 Isn't this a bit inappropriate?

Jiang Bai, unaware of Zhong Li's thoughts, was still marveling at the incredible craftsmanship of the forgery.

"This is too similar! Even if a true god came, he wouldn't be able to tell whether this Eye of God was created by him or not."

Zhongli smiled but remained silent.

Actually, both of them are fake.

"You should carry it with you from now on. It doesn't have any anti-loss features. If you lose it, it's gone. Just keep it on your body."

Most holders of the Eye of God will display it in a prominent place, as it is a symbol of status.

“Okay.” Jiang Bai readily found a rope and hung the fake Eye of God around his waist. The crystal-clear golden Eye of God swayed with his movements, making it extremely conspicuous.

He could roughly guess the purpose of Zhongli giving him the Eye of God; it was nothing more than to keep a low profile and blend in with the world.

He still knows too little about this world. What if some force specifically targets outsiders like them to dissect and study them?

It's better to be careful.

"Don't easily reveal your outsider status to others," Zhongli reminded him.

"That's what I think too." Jiang Bai nodded; of course he would pay attention to his own safety.

"Mr. Zhongli, who exactly are you?"

Jiang Bai found it hard not to be curious about the identity of the person in front of him.

Knowing so much, he was still able to create a fake God's Eye... Moreover, he felt that even the Hall Master might not know these secrets.

Zhongli smiled faintly, "He's just an ordinary person who knows a little too much."

Jiang Bai:?_?...

Jiang Bai was taken aback by his posture.

The more someone says this, the more powerful they are.

The two chatted and ate morning tea, and became much closer after sharing secrets.

At least Jiang Bai felt that Zhong Li was no longer as distant as he had been before.

"Mr. Zhongli, how do we use this elemental power?"

"Everyone uses elements differently; it depends on you."

Jiang Bai nodded, saying he would figure out how to use it when he got back.

After finishing breakfast, Jiang Bai packed his things and left.

He's now eager to try out other uses for this rock element.

Watching Jiang Bai leave, Zhong Li looked up at the sky. In the depths of the sky, there was an unseen island. After looking at it for a while, he turned around and continued tending to the flowers and plants.

......

For Jiang Bai, the elemental force of rock was obviously a novel thing.

He was like a child who had received a new toy, constantly conjuring up all sorts of elemental creations in his room.

He treated the rock elements like clay, sculpting a small artificial mountain, a stone bridge, and a house without doors or windows, like playing house. In no time, he had filled the ground with them.

"How long can these elemental creations actually last?"

Jiang Bai didn't think these things could be sustained for long, otherwise there would be no need for people to build houses; the owner of the Eye of the Rock God could simply conjure up the houses.

"Is only rock element capable of creating things, or can other elements do it too?"

As far as he knew, the seven elements were wind, thunder, water, fire, ice, grass, and rock.

Literally, grass should be similar to wood, and like rock, it should be a physical entity, so both of them can be used to create things.

The others probably won't work, right?

After all, summoning wind, thunder, water, and fire can hardly be considered creation.

Are there any restrictions on extracting elemental power? Or can it be extracted without restraint?

Jiang Bai thought it was impossible. Common sense dictates that if something is excessively extracted and consumed, it will lead to ecological imbalance and thus trigger terrible consequences.

Therefore, there is definitely an upper limit to the use of elemental power.

For someone like him who manipulates elemental forces, this limit is either a physical or mental burden.

If he could use it for free, wouldn't he be able to dominate Teyvat?

Jiang Bai believed in the saying, "Everything has a price."

Just as he joined the Rebirth Hall and enjoyed its benefits, he also needs to make corresponding contributions to the Rebirth Hall in the future.

Zhongli told him so much and guided him to manipulate elemental power, so he will surely have to pay an equal price in the future.

Using elemental power, whether it consumes physical or mental energy, is positive and sustainable. However, if it consumes lifespan or destiny, Jiang Bai would definitely keep his distance.

As the rock element artifacts in the room were maintained for longer and longer, Jiang Bai felt increasingly weak.

It's like the exhaustion you feel after pulling several all-nighters, and you just want to fall asleep immediately.