Walnut used me to boost her sales performance.

"Although I have never seen the Frost Nail you mentioned, it must be something extraordinary that it could fall from the sky and destroy the Silver Ancient Tree."

“Master, your concerns are valid, but if you want to find the answer, you might as well think about it from a different perspective.”

"How did that ice nail turn the snow mountain back into a snow mountain?"

Zhongli did not give a direct answer; instead, he guided the two of them to think about it on their own.

Just like how he has taught Hu Tao over the years.

"It destroyed the ancient, silvery trees of the snow-capped mountains, causing the earth's veins to become disordered, thus turning that place into a snow-capped mountain..." Jiang Bai rested his chin on his hand, his thoughts becoming clearer.

"In other words, the snow-capped mountains are caused by the disruption of the earth's veins. The ancient silver tree that stabilized the earth's veins has long been destroyed. Pulling out the long nail will not cause the disruption of the earth's veins to return to normal, and therefore will not cause the melting of the snow on the snow-capped mountains to cause floods."

“That’s right, what determined all of this was not the Frost Nail, but the earth’s veins.” Zhongli nodded, “This child is teachable.”

Jiang Bai and Hu Tao both breathed a sigh of relief.

Jiang Bai was genuinely afraid that he might impulsively agree to someone's request, only to cause a disaster and become a sinner due to a lack of careful consideration.

Hu Tao was also afraid that if Jiang Bai's actions caused a disaster, she, as the head of the hall, would definitely be held responsible.

"I'm relieved that there's nothing wrong with pulling out the Frostfire Nail." Jiang Bai patted his chest, feeling his heart pounding.

He will never dare to agree to anything so easily again.

Just as Jiang Bai was relieved, he saw Zhong Li shake his head.

Jiang Bai's heart skipped a beat, but then he heard him say:

"What you said is inaccurate."

"Without any experience to refer to, we cannot be certain that pulling out the nail from the cold sky will not cause any problems. Although it may not cause floods, it does not mean that it will not cause other things."

Jiang Bai was taken aback, but he had to admit that Zhong Li was right.

Zhongli put down her teacup and looked at him intently.

"You are special to this world. No one knows what kind of changes your actions will bring to the world. You can only evaluate and measure them yourself."

“You can do whatever you think is right, and I also support your idea of ​​pulling out this nail.”

"But before making a decision, you should think it over and look around to make sure that what you want to do is really the right thing to do."

Jiangbai is special, that much is undeniable.

But it is precisely because of this special nature that we should act with even greater caution.

Jiang Bai nodded very seriously as well.

After this experience, he also realized his shortcoming of not thinking things through.

He was also deeply grateful to have an elder like Zhongli to guide him, so that he wouldn't make a big mistake because he didn't think things through.

He was also deeply grateful that he had met Hu Tao and Zhong Li after waking up, otherwise he probably wouldn't be in this state now.

Hu Tao didn't press Jiang Bai about why he was special. Considering his miraculous return from the dead, it was already extraordinary enough that any more extraordinary wouldn't matter.

Since they're already part of her ancestral hall, she'll protect them.

She mimicked Zhongli's manner, patting Jiang Bai's shoulder in an old-fashioned way:

"Next time you encounter something like this and can't make a decision, come ask me or Mr. Zhongli. It's only natural for a junior to consult the boss!"

Hu Tao said this simply because she didn't want to put too much psychological pressure on him. It wouldn't be good if he became timid and hesitant in his actions because of this.

Young people should have the vigor of youth, boldly move forward, and do what they believe is right!

"Yes, Master! No problem, Master!" Jiang Bai stood behind Hu Tao, massaging her shoulders and back, acting extremely obsequious.

Hu Tao put her hands on her hips, raised her chin, and directed Jiang Bai to massage her shoulders, "A little to the left, a little to the right, yes, yes, right there..."

Zhong Li narrowed his eyes slightly as he looked at Jiang Bai's hand on Hu Tao's shoulder.

Jiang Bai suddenly felt goosebumps rise on his back, as if he were being watched by something dangerous. He turned around and saw Zhong Li staring at him expressionlessly.

He quickly changed his target and rushed over to massage Zhongli's shoulders and back.

"Mr. Zhongli, let me give you a massage too. How's the pressure? Would you like me to apply a little more?"

Zhongli: "...It's acceptable."

While massaging his shoulders, Jiang Bai asked, "Mr. Zhongli, do you know how to pull out that Cold Heaven Nail?"

"I don't know, you'll have to try it yourselves."

"Do you think using bombs is a feasible method?"

"Whether it's feasible or not, you'll only know after trying it. I can't give you any advice."

"All right......"

Seeing that he couldn't get anything out of Zhongli, Jiang Bai stopped, feeling dejected.

I guess I still have to find the right answer myself.

But if bombs don't work, what other method should we use?

Forget it, there's still Aberdo. Let Aberdo think about this kind of problem.

"Mr. Zhongli, would you like to come with us to the snow mountain? More people means more options."

"No, I have to go listen to a storybook later." Zhongli declined Jiang Bai's suggestion.

"Okay, okay..."

Zhongli didn't want to go, and Jiang Bai had no choice.

Having received the answer, Jiang Bai prepared to set off for Mondstadt.

Since Hu Tao couldn't teleport, she naturally couldn't travel with him.

"Master, may I borrow your space for a moment? I'm afraid my Three Pure Bells can't hold all those explosives."

Hu Tao nodded. "Okay, give me your Sanqing Bell. I'll take out some daily necessities I need, otherwise it will be inconvenient on the way."

She was determined to be involved in this; she couldn't let her younger brother mess things up alone. Jiang Bai was going to Mondstadt, and she was also heading to the snowy mountains.

Chapter 127 Klee Misses Her Brother Abedo

The two briefly exchanged storage spaces, and Jiang Bai witnessed just how large Hu Tao's storage space really was.

A 20-cubic-meter space could easily fit the entire house, making his 3-cubic-meter space seem incredibly cramped in comparison.

Moreover, this storage space also has many shelves, and the things inside are arranged neatly, unlike Jiang Bai, who just piles things in until it's full.

"This space should be enough to hold everything, right?"

Unless Aberdo's house has two rooms full of explosives, there's no way he could fit them all.

"Master, this is a map of the snow mountain."

Jiang Bai handed the map that Katis had given him to Hu Tao, saying, "The only way to get to the top of the mountain is through the Seven Gods Statue. There's a cave here. Follow the cave all the way to the very end, and then climb up. But it's very cold inside, so bring plenty of clothes."

"Hmm." Hu Tao had also been to the snow mountain and knew the location of the Seven Gods statue.

"Okay. We'll meet at the mountaintop then."

The two then parted ways, each going their own way.

Jiang Bai opened the map. Looking at the large maps of Mondstadt and Liyue, the closest anchor point he had reached to Mondstadt was actually the snow mountain anchor point.

If he were to go from Wangshu Inn, he would have to go around the Stone Gate, pass through the Dawn Winery and pass through Qingquan Town before reaching Mondstadt. Judging from the route, it was obviously remote. Even if he found a horse to ride there, it would take him a day or two.

Conversely, if you teleport directly to the Statue of the Seven in the snowy mountains and then fly from there towards Mondstadt, you can significantly reduce the distance.

It's a bit cold, but there's nothing we can do but wear more layers.

Compared to Hu Tao, who needed several days to walk from Liyue Harbor to the snow mountain, Jiang Bai arrived at the snow mountain instantly via the teleportation anchor point.

The cold wind howled from the snow-capped mountain, so he quickly put his cloak back on and then pulled out a hood to cover his head, leaving only his eyes showing.

"Why is there a hood inside the leader's ring?"

He pulled out a mirror and looked at himself. "I have to say, I look a bit like I'm about to rob someone on the street."

He's the kind of person that people don't dare to approach when they see him.

He then pulled a transparent windproof goggle from Walnut's ring and put it on, making the whole look incongruous.

But this isn't the time to focus on style; practicality is the most important thing.

For taking off in snowy weather, visibility is also very important.

After making all the necessary preparations, Jiang Bai leaped down towards Mondstadt and spread his wings against the wind and snow.

Liyue Harbor.

Hu Tao tidied up the interior of Jiang Bai's Sanqing Bell and put in a few more shelves, instantly making the previously messy space neat and tidy.

"Huh, what's this?"

While tidying up, she found a small item wrapped in cloth. When she took it out, she discovered it was a necklace.

"A necklace? When did he buy it? It's quite unique..."

The little ghost crawled out of her body and looked curiously at the necklace on her hand.

It's so simple, it doesn't look like it was bought.

The little ghost couldn't speak, but Walnut understood its meaning.

"That's true, I guess they found it somewhere."

Without probing further, she put the items back exactly as they were.

After returning to her room and grabbing some warm clothes, she told the officer on duty and immediately set off for the snow-capped mountain.

In Mondstadt, in a three-story building.

A child who looked to be four, five, or six years old, wearing a red dress and with elf ears, sat bored at the desk, resting his chin on his hand with a somewhat distressed expression.

Her beloved big schoolbag was on the table, with her favorite plush toy named "Dudu Ke" hanging on it.

Her face was round and chubby, and her little tuft of hair on her head drooped down, making her look dejected.

"Why isn't Brother Abedo back yet? Klee misses Brother Abedo..."

"How many days has Brother Abedo been gone?" She counted on her little fingers, "One day, two days, three days, five days... It's been too long, Klee can't remember..."

After counting for a while, she felt discouraged, so she chatted with [Dudu Ke].

"Dudu, do you miss Brother Abedo too?"

【Dudu Ke】 did not react and remained quietly hanging on the backpack, but Keli seemed to have received a response.

"Yes, Klee can go find Abedo, but Klee made a promise with Abedo that she can't disturb him when he's doing his experiments..."

She was so small that even when she was sitting in a chair, her feet couldn't reach the ground.

She swung her little feet and continued talking to herself.

"Klee's a good girl who keeps her promises! I'll just stay home and work on my new bomb while I wait for Abedo to come back!"

"Hehe, when Brother Abedo comes back, we'll go fry fish! Klee has found another great spot for frying fish, and Captain Jean definitely won't find out!"

【Dudu Ke】sways in the wind, as if responding to its little owner's words.

......

Jiang Bai maneuvered the Wings of Wind through the wind and snow, flying away from the snow-capped mountain.

Beyond the snow-capped mountains, lush greenery and bright sunshine stretched out, while behind them, dark clouds filled the sky and snow raged, giving one the illusion of entering another world.

Jiang Bai piloted the Wind Wings and landed on a small hill.

The cold of the snow-capped mountains is gone, but it has been replaced by heat caused by wearing too many clothes.

After checking that no one was around, he changed into lighter clothes, checked the direction, and headed towards Mondstadt.

Mondstadt's landscape is quite different from Liyue's. Liyue is mostly mountainous with towering rocks and golden leaves, resembling an ink painting, forming a unique scene.

But Mondstadt doesn't seem to have any seasonal changes. The surrounding vegetation is lush and green, wildflowers bloom in abundance, and small animals roam among the plants. When they see someone coming, they quickly flee.

Mondstadt has few overly steep mountains, and although the roads in these mountains cannot compare to those in the well-constructed Liyue, they are still wide and flat.

Occasionally, groups of slimes could be seen along the way. These slimes lingered around the Flame Flowers or Ice Mist Flowers, and since they didn't approach them, they had no desire to attack Jiang Bai.