Liyue Harbor.
In a secluded courtyard at the foot of Mt. Tianheng.
Jiang Xuan, Keqing, and Ganyu were sitting in the living room, drinking tea.
To be precise, Jiang Xuan was drinking tea; Keqing and Ganyu were still in a state of shocked numbness.
After showing Ganyu the dual-world gate back in the Chasm, Keqing returned shortly after.
Seeing Ganyu's dazed expression, Keqing also curiously asked what had happened.
And then…
Keqing was also stunned.
Even returning to Liyue Harbor, they had vaguely followed Jiang Xuan back.
This really troubled him.
Who knew that those Teleport Waypoints actually required elemental power to use?
Where would Jiang Xuan get that stuff?
What Pyro Vision? Wasn't that just an AK47!
After tinkering for a long time, trying to ask Ganyu and the others for help, they didn't react much.
Finally, with no other choice, Jiang Xuan tentatively poked the Teleport Waypoint with Yamato.
Unexpectedly, it actually worked.
Jiang Xuan was greatly surprised and concluded that this Teleport Waypoint was not some Khaenri'ah elemental alchemy technology.
Yamato had no elemental power.
If anything, Yamato only had one kind of power.
Dimensional Slash, Phantom Sword.
The power of space.
Jiang Xuan speculated that these Teleport Waypoints might be related to the Archons of the First Throne.
After all, Teyvat's spatial power, no matter how you thought about it, came from the Abyss.
And in the Abyss were those people of the First Throne.
However, Jiang Xuan didn't care much about these things.
Who cared about the Abyss or not? They could talk if they could withstand his punch.
Steve's Divine Fist, world-destroying.
Even if they were immune to physical damage, he could still blow their souls away.
Besides, what did the Abyss have to do with Jiang Xuan?
Jiang Xuan hadn't made any enemies here.
If he really got into trouble later, at worst, he'd just block the Abyss entrance and set up Redstone cannons for automatic bombardment.
Seeing Keqing and Ganyu still in shock and not having recovered, Jiang Xuan simply began to examine the house.
It was somewhat embarrassing to admit.
Jiang Xuan's plan was to buy a plot of land with Keqing and the others and build a house himself using materials from the MC world.
But truthfully, Jiang Xuan was penniless.
For the past year, apart from the occasional food Keqing and the others brought to whet his appetite, he spent the rest of his time in the MC world munching on apples.
Or, he'd steal bread from villagers' homes.
He truly had nothing of value, apart from a hundred wooden blocks.
Fortunately, Keqing had mentioned there was a house for him to stay in temporarily.
Building his own house could be planned for the long term. He also had time to accumulate materials to build a sky island.
This courtyard actually suited Jiang Xuan's preferences quite well.
It was secluded, located at the foot of Mt. Tianheng. While not deserted, few people would disturb him.
The courtyard wasn't small either. Gardens, ponds, pavilions…
None of those.
But there was a small vegetable patch.
Hmm…
For a pragmatist like Keqing, things related to people's livelihoods, like a vegetable patch, were probably more useful.
Besides that, there were four or five ancient-style side rooms, each with its own charm.
All in all, Jiang Xuan was very satisfied.
He hadn't spent a single Mora; he was staying for free out of friendship, so he wasn't in a position to make demands.
Withdrawing his gaze from sightseeing, Jiang Xuan saw Keqing and Ganyu still in a daze.
He put down his teacup and said with some helplessness:
"Haven't you two recovered yet?"
Keqing and Ganyu didn't answer.
Jiang Xuan sighed, and could only slightly raise his voice, tapping the table as he did so.
"I said, snap out of it!"
This time, the two finally reacted.
Their gazes at Jiang Xuan were somewhat complex.
They had initially thought Jiang Xuan was just an ordinary outsider.
Who knew he actually held such a secret.
A whole world…
What did a world represent?
Countless resources!
An endless future!
Almost anything imaginable could be realized with a world as a foundation.
To put it simply, Jiang Xuan could completely rely on the resources of this world for massive output, instantly destroying Teyvat's civil order.
Keqing and Ganyu had too many visions for a complete, wild world—a place capable of turning Teyvat upside down.
But the more important thing now was…
Jiang Xuan was actually willing to bring them along to develop such a world…
To say that their friendship had reached this level was almost unbelievable.
"Jiang… Jiang Xuan…"
Keqing felt her throat was hoarse, finding it difficult to speak.
"This world…"
"It's mine. How is it? A big surprise, right?"
Jiang Xuan chuckled, spreading his hands.
"So you've been refusing to come to Liyue Harbor with us for the past year, saying you had private matters to attend to…"
Ganyu looked at Jiang Xuan blankly, looking incredibly cute.
Jiang Xuan really wanted to pinch her fleshy horns, but he felt Ganyu would probably just faint from embarrassment.
So, he simply spread his hands and said with a smile:
"That's right, I've been developing my world, making some preliminary preparations. That world is very special…"
"Although there's village civilization, humans don't have much intelligence, and there are also many monsters."
"I also put in some effort to stabilize my situation in that world."
Keqing rubbed her temples, a headache forming.
"This is simply too outrageous."
Teyvat was quite accepting of outsiders. They had seen many such individuals, and many outsiders even had special qualities.
This was understandable.
But Jiang Xuan's special quality was too special…
How could an outsider stranded in Teyvat carry a whole world with them!
And a wild world without national civilization, one that could be freely developed!
Let alone them, Keqing speculated that even Rex Lapis would probably be very concerned if he knew.
The possibilities of a single world were too numerous to list for days and nights.
Especially for them, as high-ranking officials of Liyue, it could solve countless troubles.
"Jiang Xuan, is it really okay? Telling us your secret like this."
Ganyu pursed her lips, then quickly added:
"Of course, I don't distrust Jiang Xuan. I'm also very touched that Jiang Xuan trusts us, but, this is a whole world…"
Jiang Xuan waved his hand and said with a smile:
"It's fine. Didn't Ganyu say it already? That you would never betray me… Since Ganyu says so, I will believe it."
Ganyu nodded seriously, saying with a solemn expression:
"I swear by the name of Rex Lapis, if I betray Jiang Xuan, I will…"
"Alright, alright."
Jiang Xuan smiled, stood up, and patted Ganyu's shoulder.
"No need to swear, I will believe you. Besides, I have my reasons for inviting you."
"That world is very special, and for you, its value might be several times beyond what you can imagine."
"But precisely because of that, exploring that world alone is also very dangerous for me."
"To develop that world extensively, I need a mature system to clear the wilderness, build bases, resist monsters, research technology…"
"These things, I can't do alone. So, I also need your help."
In Ganyu and Keqing's ears, what Jiang Xuan planned to do now was no different from what Rex Lapis did back then.
To build a civilization from nothing.
Such a feat…
Just thinking about it made them feel their blood boiling.
"Jiang Xuan!"
Keqing grabbed Jiang Xuan's hand, suppressing her excitement:
"Please let me participate! I will not disappoint your expectations! I will do my utmost to help you build civilization in that world!"
"Let's start now! First, a field survey, then I'll provide you with an outline as soon as possible tonight!"
Jiang Xuan paused, then said helplessly:
"No need to rush. I feel like you're thinking a little too broadly… Anyway, let me show you the special properties of that world's resources first."
With that, Jiang Xuan opened his backpack and took out two birch wood blocks.
"Pay attention, what follows might subvert your worldview!"
Jiang Xuan's voice was somewhat serious.
Making Keqing and Ganyu nervous.
Ganyu even used an Adeptal energy barrier for protection.
Jiang Xuan solemnly stacked the two blocks, then stood aside, watching Keqing and Ganyu.
"???"
Ganyu was utterly confused, looking at Jiang Xuan bewilderedly. After a while, she said weakly:
"Is that it? Two… very regular wooden blocks?"
Jiang Xuan smiled mysteriously.
"Watch closely."
As soon as his words fell, Jiang Xuan quickly punched the bottom block several times.
With a crisp shattering sound, the bottom wooden block turned into a tiny birch crystal floating on the ground.
But Keqing and Ganyu didn't pay attention to this curious little detail.
They were staring blankly at the birch wood block floating in the air.
Without any support, it just floated quietly in the air.
After a long moment, Keqing suddenly stood up, pointing at the birch block in disbelief.
"This… how can it fly!"
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