“Sky Island?”
Zhongli nodded thoughtfully.
“I understand. Don’t worry, we won’t be observing regions outside Liyue casually.”
“That’s good. It’s not that I don’t allow you to observe Teyvat, but doing so would consume too much of the Xuan Yuan Mirror’s energy. This thing, after all, isn’t a treasure.”
“Its main function is to detect aptitude.”
“Besides, the existence on Sky Island, though severely injured and asleep, is a Divine Refinement and Returning to Void cultivator. Your reckless observation may awaken her.”
Jiang Yan instructed a few more things before his voice vanished without a trace.
Silence fell upon Yujing Terrace for a long time. After a while, Keqing softly said:
“Rex Lapis, Mr. Jiang… did he leave?”
Zhongli chuckled wryly.
Keqing’s question… how would he know if Jiang Yan had left or not.
After careful consideration, he replied:
“He should have left. He doesn’t have time to keep an eye on us all the time.”
Upon hearing this, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
Jiang Yan hadn’t shown any malicious intent, but his ability, which could be present anytime and anywhere, was terrifying.
It made everyone speak cautiously.
This was the first time Ningguang and the others had interacted with Jiang Yan. They now firmly believed Zhongli’s words – Jiang Yan’s strength was unfathomable.
Keqing was a little happy.
Although she wasn’t sure about her own spiritual root, Jiang Yan said she was a unique sword body.
He also seemed eager for her to join Shu Mountain.
She probably would be suitable for cultivation.
Based on the cultivation world, she might surpass Zhongli quickly and truly protect Liyue on her own.
Thinking of this future, Keqing couldn’t help but want to join Shu Mountain.
After much deliberation, she still didn’t say anything.
After Jiang Yan finished speaking about her sword body, the melancholic aura around Cloud Retainer was almost turning into resentment.
Keqing didn’t want to provoke Cloud Retainer.
“This person’s strength is truly unfathomable…”
Ping Lao Lao sighed.
“A dimensional space as vast as Liyue is already unimaginable, yet this person created one as big as Teyvat.”
“Moreover, he crossed the boundaries of Teyvat in the blink of an eye to capture a God of Destruction in the Outer Sea as a disciple’s trial opponent.”
“The most crucial thing is, the boundaries of Teyvat can’t block him at all. He can leave Teyvat anytime and anywhere.”
“Such an extraterrestrial visitor is unheard of.”
Everyone didn’t want to talk much about Jiang Yan’s strength. After all, they couldn’t understand it now.
Perhaps they would understand more once they began cultivating and familiarized themselves with different realms.
But then, Ningguang softly said:
“Rex Lapis, Shu Mountain’s creation of a dimensional space is a significant step. Should we go to celebrate tomorrow?”
Zhongli nodded slightly.
“That’s appropriate. As for the gift, according to Jiang Yan, sending him some animals would do.”
“Just some… might not be enough.”
Thinking of Jiang Yan creating a dimensional space as vast as Teyvat, Ningguang said tactfully.
Zhongli remained silent for a moment and then said slowly:
“Send some unique ones. Just some seed species will be enough to build the ecological framework of Shu Mountain’s dimensional space.”
That was acceptable. Ningguang immediately ordered Baiwen to find people to catch animals.
The Liyue Qixing probably couldn’t imagine that they would be assigned such a bizarre task in their lifetime.
“Rex Lapis, the Xuan Yuan Mirror is a matter of great importance. How should we handle it?”
Ningguang asked again.
Zhongli saw through her thoughts at a glance. He felt helpless.
“Leave it at Yujing Terrace. However, if you need to monitor Liyue, there must be at least two Qixing present.”
“If you need to observe the world, there must be an Immortal present.”
Ningguang was delighted and promptly put away the Xuan Yuan Mirror carefully.
She didn’t mind Zhongli’s arrangements.
Zhongli was simply worried about her misusing the Xuan Yuan Mirror. To be honest, he was right to worry.
In the world, information is the most valuable thing.
With the Xuan Yuan Mirror, Ningguang could double her wealth within a year.
However, she wouldn’t do that.
The Xuan Yuan Mirror had such great use. Using it to make money would be putting the cart before the horse.
As long as she could keep the Xuan Yuan Mirror, everything would be fine.
Ningguang also understood that it was a difficult decision for Zhongli.
The Xuan Yuan Mirror could observe Gods of Destruction and Archons flawlessly.
How could Zhongli be at ease with such power?
Didn’t it mean Ningguang could find him whenever she wanted?
As she was pondering, Zhongli spoke again, as expected:
“Remember, you are absolutely not allowed to observe the Archons without my permission, nor are you allowed to observe Sky Island.”
“Of course.”
Ningguang nodded solemnly.
Just as Zhongli was about to say something else, the communicator connected to his private line with Alice suddenly started ringing urgently.
Zhongli’s expression darkened. He hesitated whether to hang up.
But the next moment, the communicator popped up on its own.
Alice forced the connection, and the next moment, her voice was filled with excitement, speaking like a string of beads:
“Hey, hey, hey! Morax! Guess what I saw just now?!”
“It’s incredible! It’s absurd! You’ll never believe it…”
Before Alice finished speaking, Zhongli softly said:
“It’s nothing more than Jiang Daoist going to the Outer Sea. There’s no need for such a fuss.”
“Huh? Jiang Daoist, is that the cultivator? How did you know?”
Upon hearing this, Zhongli said in a low voice:
“We had to contact him earlier, and he contacted us. He said he was capturing Gods of Destruction in the Outer Sea as… trial opponents for his disciples.”
Alice remained silent for a moment before she commented:
“These cultivators are truly more outrageous than the ones in novels! Isn’t he still an Immortal?”
“So, you know about him catching more than thirty Gods of Destruction and going to the Quantum Sea?”
More than thirty… Gods of Destruction…
Everyone felt a little melancholic.
Perhaps even in the God of Destruction War that lasted for years, Zhongli hadn’t dealt with so many Gods of Destruction.
“He said he was going to the Quantum Sea, but he didn’t mention how many Gods of Destruction he captured. He didn’t call them Gods of Destruction, but rather, ferocious beasts…”
“Ha! He considers Gods of Destruction as ferocious beasts in the cultivation world? Well… Gods of Destruction do look bizarre. He’s not wrong in thinking that way.”
Zhongli felt a little defeated.
He felt like Alice was implying something.
But looking back…
Wasn’t he a magnificent golden dragon? Not handsome?
But Alice was still chattering incessantly.
“You wouldn’t believe it! It was so exciting!”
“I was fighting against two top-tier Gods of Destruction who were ganging up on me in the Outer Sea. Of course, I wasn’t defeated, but I needed time, you know what I mean!”
“Then, he flew on his sword… wait, it was probably your Geo God’s Pinnacle of Liyue. Ah well! It doesn’t matter!”
“Anyway, he flew to the top of me in a flash and took a look at the two Gods of Destruction.”
“He said they were pretty strong and cute, and then, he casually slapped them down, and the two Gods of Destruction became half-dead.”
“Then, he swiftly put the Gods of Destruction into his sleeve. I know it’s definitely the legendary sleeve dimension! It can hold everything!”
“Finally, he whizzed away and continuously went to the Outer Sea. When he passed by a God of Destruction, he knocked him unconscious with a slap and took him away.”
“Later, the Mages’ Guild and I counted. There were thirty-two fewer Gods of Destruction who would harass us frequently.”
“You won’t believe it! Morax! Those Gods of Destruction who were so arrogant before are now all cowards.”
“They want to escape the Outer Sea but are afraid of being knocked unconscious and taken away by him. They are now hiding under the sea. I even saw one shrink and hide in a crack in the earth.”
“Hahaha! It’s so funny, Morax! You missed out on such a spectacle! It’s a shame!”
“Oh, right, remember to thank Jiang Daoist for me. This time, the Mages’ Guild can be peaceful for a long time. I can finally go back and spend some time with Klee.”
Hearing his old friend’s heartfelt joy, Zhongli was also happy for her.
Although Alice was a little offbeat, she had always guarded the border well, even sacrificing her time with her daughter.
But he couldn’t do anything about it. Someone had to watch over the border.
Perhaps Jiang Yan was just trying to catch some “ferocious beasts” that didn’t deserve to be on the stage. But he did indeed free Alice.
Thinking of this, Zhongli softly said:
“Congratulations.”
“Hehe! Let’s talk about this in person!”
“… In person??? ”
“Didn’t I say? Oh, I forgot because I was so happy! I’m going back to take Klee to Liyue. Wouldn’t I be a fool if I don’t hug such a big pair of thighs?”
“I’m going to let Klee cultivate too! Make Klee become the top blasting child under Jiang Da Zhangmen. Maybe Klee can learn some Grand Desolate Heavenly Prison Finger and Six Paths Reincarnation Fist!”
“Alright, that’s it! Bye! I’m going to pack my stuff and go home. I miss my little darling so much. I miss Klee to death!”
“Klee! Wait for Mama! Mama is coming home to take you to cultivate!!!”