Greater Lord Rukkhadevata was indeed attracted by Ye Xi's wisdom.
In fact, she had also thought about using Slimes as an energy source. However, Slimes are monsters and cannot be controlled. If people were forced to utilize Slimes, it would not only increase risks but also require complex manpower, material resources, and financial power to maintain. Take the Pyro Slime as an example; its flames would destroy surrounding buildings and are difficult to control.
But Ye Xi's thinking was very active. After obtaining the ability to tame monsters, he immediately thought of Slimes as a resource. This point was particularly valuable. If it were an ordinary person, they would probably have strength in vain but not know where to use it.
"Master, besides Electro Slimes, can others be utilized as well?"
Ye Xi nodded and said, "Of course. I will take you to the kitchen."
Arriving at the kitchen, Ye Xi opened a cabinet to the side.
"This is a refrigerator. I put Cryo Slimes at the bottom. In the future, any ingredients you are worried might lose their freshness can be put inside."
"Actually, Mist Flowers could also serve as a substitute, but I didn't have time to gather them."
He could, of course, use the [Abyss Core] to manufacture an electric refrigerator. Just putting a compressor inside would do. But with such a useful resource as Cryo Slimes available, why use electricity?
Paimon clapped her hands and cheered from behind, "Alright! Doesn't this mean we can make ice cream?!"
"Before, when I wanted to eat ice cream, I had to go ask Chongyun for it. Now we can make it ourselves!"
Being reminded of this, Dehya's eyes also lit up. "This is a great opportunity to get rich!"
Sumeru's climate was hot and humid; there was almost never a cold day, which was why the rainforest was so lush. Ice cream was cool and refreshing. If they sold it in the city, it would definitely sell big!
"In addition to that, there is a washing machine made with Hydro Slimes."
Ye Xi opened another box, inside of which sat a Hydro Slime that looked soft and cute.
"As long as you feed it dirty clothes or plates, it can eat the dirt on them, wash the items clean, and spit them out."
Slimes were omnivorous monsters; they could digest anything. It was only because Ye Xi had issued a command that the Hydro Slime would only eat the dirt and not the clothes or plates. One could say it was both a dishwasher and a washing machine—extremely convenient!
"This is so convenient!"
"Washing dishes will be much easier in the future!"
"That's right! It looks like we can hand over all our dirty clothes to it from now on!"
Dehya liked this very much! She was a mercenary, so her clothes were always soaked with sweat. Since she loved cleanliness, she would take a bath whenever she was free. Bathing was easy, but washing clothes was difficult. No matter how many clothes she had, it wasn't enough to change into. With the Hydro Slime, she could wash them several times a day!
"Finally, there are the Pyro Slimes, which can be used for cooking."
Ye Xi turned on the stove, and impressively, there was a Pyro Slime inside. Using its flames to cook required no firewood—a sustainable, clean energy source.
These convenient items opened the girls' eyes wide. As for Geo, Anemo, and Dendro Slimes, Ye Xi hadn't thought of appropriate uses for them yet. Anemo Slimes could be used to transport goods, which counted as a use, but he could completely use the Abyss Core to manufacture electric vehicles. When it came to vehicle efficiency, how could Slimes compare?
"Alright, let's prepare to cook, everyone."
As soon as Ye Xi spoke, the girls obediently went to do their tasks.
At this moment, Lumine leaned in close and asked in a low voice, "Ye Xi, I want to ask you some questions."
"You are also a traveler from another world, right?"
"Mn."
Faced with this question, Ye Xi did not deny it. Being people from other worlds, this sort of thing would be exposed sooner or later. Rather, the tools he designed that surpassed Teyvat's technological level had already exposed this point.
"Then, will you leave this world?"
"Lumine, I also want to ask you this question."
"Eh?"
Lumine was slightly stunned, then said, "I will leave! After finding my brother, we will go look for a new home!"
Ye Xi smiled and replied, "A person's will can change because of the things around them."
"New bonds will also form between people."
"Once entangled by bonds, past wishes, current wishes, and future wishes may all become vastly different."
After speaking, Ye Xi returned to his room, leaving Lumine standing there in a daze. She didn't understand what Ye Xi meant. No matter what, she would find her brother and then go to the next world.
Just as she was thinking this, she suddenly heard the sound of sobbing beside her ear.
"Paimon? You... what's wrong with you?"
"Wuu wuu wuu... Traveler, when I think that one day you will leave, I feel so sad..."
"Eh!?"
Lumine's pupils suddenly trembled. Gently hugging the bitterly crying Paimon in her arms, she couldn't help but feel a wave of emotion in her heart. She seemed to understand Ye Xi's meaning.
Yes. She had traveled in Teyvat for so long and met so many friends. Eula, Mona, Xiangling, Ganyu, Kamisato Ayaka, Shenhe... And her best partner, Paimon.
If there really came a day when she reunited with her brother and had to leave this world... At that time, would she really be able to let go of these bonds?
Lumine herself didn't know.
She gently patted Paimon's shoulder and comforted her, "Don't cry, don't cry. I won't leave you, Paimon!"
"Wuu wuu wuu..."
Hearing this, Paimon sobbed softly, "Really? Traveler..."
"Mn, really!"
"That's great!"
Paimon giggled, wiping her tears as she said, "If you left, there would be no one to do commissions and help me earn Mora! I would starve to death!"
"Ehhh—!? Traveler? You... what are you doing!?"
"Ahhh!"
"Paimon! Give me back my tears—!"
"Help! The Traveler is going to eat me—!"
The courtyard instantly descended into chaos.
Inside the room.
Ye Xi didn't turn on the lights. After sitting on the sofa in front of the desk, he spoke slowly, "What is it?"
A purple rift tore open in the ground, and an Abyss Lector emerged, kneeling on the ground.
"Subordinate Enjou congratulates My King on becoming the Ruler of Sumeru, taking a solid step forward for the restoration of Khaenri'ah!"
"Oh King, shall I transmit the news of the grand occasion here to His Highness the Prince?"
"Oh?"
Ye Xi pondered for a moment, then nodded. "Of course. Aether is also working hard for the restoration of the nation. Since we have made progress here, we naturally need to inform him."
"Just briefly explain the situation here to him."
"Yes!"
"Oh right, there is one more thing."
Ye Xi spoke again, "I plan to head to Liyue in a few days to establish pathways between the four nations, facilitating travel between them."
"Incidentally, it will drive trade between the nations."
He was doing this in hopes of deeply ingraining the three words 'Khaenri'ah' into people's hearts. Currently, very few people in Teyvat still remembered Khaenri'ah. Five hundred years had passed; new generations replaced the old. Only those archaeological scholars remembered Khaenri'ah.
By engaging in some infrastructure between the four nations, the merchants, tourists, and adventurers who used the roads would all know the concept that 'this road was designed by Khaenri'ah'. Thereby expanding Khaenri'ah's influence.
"Hiss..."
Hearing Ye Xi's words, Enjou, who was kneeling on one knee, sucked in a breath of cold air.
"My Great King! For your grand plans and great cause, we servants shall advance wave upon wave, sparing no effort!"
"This subordinate understands the King's intentions! This subordinate will go to His Highness the Prince right now to report the King's battle results and future vision!"
"Hm?"
Watching Enjou leave, Ye Xi felt a nagging suspicion that he had misunderstood something. But it didn't matter. He wondered how progress was going on Aether's side.
Anyway, he was slacking off quite comfortably here. Every night accompanied by beautiful women, hunting and enjoying delicious food during the day. One could say life was simply relaxed and comfortable. Living such a cozy life made him feel a slight twinge of guilt toward Aether.
Here he was, a King, slacking off every day, while Aether, an outsider, worked like an ox and a horse.
Just as he was thinking this, Dehya's enthusiastic call suddenly came from outside.
"Master Ye Xi! Mealtime! Today's rice smells so good~"
Ye Xi rose leisurely, tossing the matter of Aether to the back of his mind.
Time to eat, time to eat!
Fontaine.
Inside an underground stronghold of the Abyss.
Aether lay on the grass resting, his face full of exhaustion. Suddenly, a teleportation gate opened, and an Abyss Lector appeared.
"Your Highness the Prince, your subordinate brings you a report of victory!"
Hearing this, several Black Serpent Knights and Abyss Heralds nearby quieted down.
"Speak quickly! Is it good news from Xi's side?"
Hearing Aether's command, Enjou hurriedly said, "Yes, the King asked me to report the latest situation on his side to you, as well as his future plans!"
"Let's start with the latest situation!"
"The King already has seven wives in Sumeru, including Sumeru's newly appointed God!"
As soon as these words came out, everyone present was shocked.
"What? A God!?"
"Hiss... I heard that Lesser Lord Kusanali was imprisoned, wasn't she?"
"Yes, could it be that she was rescued by the King!?"
"I understand! The King rescued the Dendro Archon, and to repay his kindness, the Dendro Archon pledged herself to him! What a beautiful story!"
"To actually be able to bring a God into his harem—as expected of My King!"
"Ohh~ Let us offer congratulations to the Great King!"
The Black Serpent Knights knelt one after another in the direction of Sumeru. Aether couldn't help but marvel, "I didn't expect him to be so resourceful!"
"And then?"
Enjou continued, "My King single-handedly destroyed the Sumeru Akademiya's conspiracy, defeated The God of Righteousness, and killed the Fatui Harbinger, the Second Seat, [The Doctor]!"
"Furthermore, he has taken all of Sumeru into his grasp!"
At this, cries of alarm rang out through the entire stronghold.
"My heavens! The Fatui Harbinger, The Doctor!? Was he taken out by our King!?"
"The God of Righteousness? That intelligence was actually true!? I remember a colleague detected this matter before, but everyone thought it was fake intelligence deliberately spread by the Akademiya! Creating a god is too absurd! Unexpectedly, it was actually true!"
"If The God of Righteousness was created, then doesn't My King, who defeated The God of Righteousness, possess power rivaling the gods!?"
"Wait a moment, has Sumeru already become territory in My King's hands!?"
"Ah! What a great King! He has already taken down the nation closest to our homeland, settling a nearby enemy for our great cause of restoring the nation!"
"Heavens, supporting My King to ascend to the throne was the luckiest choice we could make! I see hope for the restoration of our country!"
"Wuu wuu wuu! My King is wise!"
For a moment, many Abyss Mages hugged their heads and cried bitterly, endlessly moved.
Aether sighed and lowered his head.
"Why does His Highness the Prince sigh?"
"It's nothing."
Aether lamented, "I just feel that I am dragging him down."
"In Sumeru, there is the Akademiya, and the Fatui; it is full of dangers and crises lurk everywhere!"
"Ye Xi must be having trouble sleeping and eating, living in constant fear and growing thinner by the day."
"When I think of him achieving victory in such a difficult environment, I feel ashamed."
"Compared to the suffering he has experienced, what I am doing now is simply not worth mentioning!"
Enjou was slightly stunned.
If one talked about 'having trouble sleeping and eating', thinking about it carefully, it was indeed true. Whether eating or sleeping, every day he had to struggle for the arduous task of 'Branching out and scattering leaves'.
Sometimes he would exercise before meals, sometimes after meals, and at night he often had to handle several people in a row.
Put that way, even a strong man couldn't hold up! But the King had been working silently and hard! Day after day! Night after night!
"Your Highness the Prince, although the hard work you have put in is not as much as My King's, it is obvious to everyone!"
"Yes! You are also a very excellent leader!"
"We will support you too!"
Hearing his subordinates' comfort, Aether nodded. "Ye Xi said he would just peacefully 'branch out and scatter leaves', I didn't expect him to actually achieve so many meritorious deeds! We must also work hard!"
"Enjou, continue."
"Your Highness, in addition, there is news of Your Highness's blood relative."
"Lumine? What happened to her!?"
Upon hearing news of his sister, Aether instantly became nervous.
"Your blood relative rashly fought with The God of Righteousness and was hit head-on; her life was hanging by a thread."
"What!?"
Seeing Aether stand up abruptly, Enjou hurriedly said, "Your Highness, do not panic! Your blood relative has already been healed by My King! I believe she will be able to get out of bed and move around before long."
"Xi!"
Aether felt a wave of emotion in his heart. "He actually saved Lumine too! Fortunately, Xi was there, otherwise Lumine would have suffered!"
Actually, he also wanted to keep his sister by his side. However, he was still too weak right now; he didn't have enough strength! If he kept his sister by his side, not only would he be unable to protect her, but he would also delay the progress of restoring Khaenri'ah.
"Your Highness the Prince, My King said that you can leave your blood relative by his side for protection."
Aether's eyes lit up immediately upon hearing this. "That is excellent!"
"If Lumine stays by his side, she will definitely be very safe and won't need to go on adventures anymore!"
"Enjou, when you go back, you must help me thank Ye Xi properly!"
"Yes! His Highness the Prince!"
Enjou respectfully accepted the order, then said, "Your Highness, the above is My King's current situation."
"Next, I will narrate My King's grand plan for everyone!"
Suddenly, Enjou raised his voice, attracting all the people who were whispering to each other.
"My King has an order!"
"The King intends to plot for the Four Nations. He will build overland pathways between Inazuma, Liyue, Mondstadt, and Sumeru!"
"To facilitate the mobilization of our country's warriors!"
"The King wants to use this to develop trade and inject an endless stream of Mora reserves into our country!"
"The King wants to use this opportunity to make the name of Khaenri'ah resound, letting the entire Teyvat once again bloom with the glory of Khaenri'ah!"
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone in the stronghold was stunned.
Subsequently, loud cheers erupted instantly!
Everyone raised their fists and cheered excitedly because of this declaration of future plans!
"As expected of My King! What a huge goal!"
"Plotting for the Four Nations! What is just a single Sumeru! My King wants to hold the Four Nations in his hands!"
"My King can actually build overland pathways!? How exactly is that done? Will the leaders of other nations agree?"
"The King has the King's methods! We just need to pray for My King's military fortune to be prosperous!"
"All these years, we could only move through the underground Ley Lines. The anchor points are scarce, and often lead us far from our destination! Now we finally have a chance to break free from the dark underground and come to the surface!"
"I understand the King's meaning. No longer be rats fleeing in all directions! We must return to the sunlight! Restore the homeland openly and honestly!"
"I didn't expect the King to also want to develop economic trade to save money for the national treasury! Even though the national treasury reserves are so sufficient!"
"This is being prepared for danger in times of peace! My King is wise!"
"Under My King's leadership, Khaenri'ah will definitely be able to bloom with glory again very soon!"
For a time, the people in the stronghold began to envision a beautiful future.
Enduring humiliation and bearing heavy burdens for five hundred years, they finally saw a new dawn!
Aether raised his head, looked at the pitch-black starry sky through a narrow small window, and murmured:
"Xi, I previously thought you didn't care about the matter of restoring the country."
"I didn't expect you were actually burying your head and working hard in silence! I am truly ashamed!"
"It seems I must also work hard properly—!"
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