Although taking people from the Universe to the Teyvat Continent would not activate buffs that make it easier for passengers to step onto a Path or similar effects, at least Takagi could also take people from the Universe to experience the scenery of the Teyvat Continent, especially the people of Belobog.
This way, it wouldn't be the case that only the Mondstadt people had the chance to see the scenery of Belobog, but the Belobog people couldn't see the scenery of Mondstadt.
As for the beads equipped with mini teleport coordinates, Takagi also liked them. As long as he gave the bead equipped with mini teleport coordinates to someone, he could teleport to that person's side at will, or pull them to his side. With this, it was equivalent to Takagi being able to travel more freely within the Universe. How could such a reward not make Takagi feel happy?
"Lord Takagi, what's wrong?"
At this moment, Ruan Mei's voice pulled Takagi back from his excited mood.
"Nothing, just thought of some happy things."
Takagi waved his hand, looking at Ruan Mei's face before him with a joyful expression.
"Speaking of which, Ruan Mei, your zither music is indeed very pleasant to listen to."
"Coming to Herta Space Station this time was truly worthwhile."
Takagi laughed.
"I am very happy that Lord Takagi likes it."
"After this, I will record the zither music into a record and give it to you."
"If you wish, I can also come to the Astral Express often to perform live for you."
Ruan Mei said.
"Then I'll say thank you in advance."
"But now, let's talk about the main business."
"You said you needed to perform for me alone; it shouldn't just be about performing alone, right?"
Takagi said meaningfully.
"Indeed, nothing can be hidden from Lord Takagi."
"Since that's the case, I'll be direct."
Speaking of this, Ruan Mei's expression instantly became much more serious.
"Lord Takagi, can I research the Abundance Miracle that Yaoshi the Abundance gave you?"
Ruan Mei asked solemnly.
"Research the Abundance Miracle that Yaoshi gave me?"
"Are you wanting to research the Abundance bonsai I just planted?"
"Or research the remaining Wheat Ear of the Fecund?"
Takagi raised his eyebrows and asked.
"If possible, I would like to research both."
"Saying this might sound a bit willful, but if possible, I hope to obtain a section of the Wheat Ear of the Fecund from Lord Takagi."
Ruan Mei nodded solemnly.
Although researching the bonsai Takagi just planted was also quite good, if she could get a small section of the "Wheat Ear of the Fecund", she could take it back to her research lab. Researching would also be more convenient.
"I thought you would be more interested in Tayzzyronth the Propagation."
"I didn't expect you'd be interested in researching Yaoshi the Abundance."
Lord Takagi said, seeing her reaction with great interest.
In the game's storyline, Ruan Mei used data obtained from the Simulated Universe's Swarm Disaster, and successfully brought a replica of the Aeon of Propagation Tayzzyronth's Emanator, "Starcrusher Swarm King: Skaracabaz," into existence for a short time. This is enough to show Ruan Mei's interest in [Propagation].
Lord Takagi hadn't expected that Ruan Mei would now want to shift her research focus from Propagation to Abundance.
"I am indeed very interested in Tayzzyronth the Propagation."
"But I am also very interested in Yaoshi the Abundance."
"Not to mention, Lord Takagi currently holds the Abundance Miracle bestowed by Yaoshi the Abundance."
Ruan Mei said.
"Since you know that what I have is the Abundance Miracle, you should know how dangerous this thing is."
"If the news of you possessing it gets out, many people will target you, right?"
"Moreover, you have some connection with the Xianzhou Alliance; requesting this Wheat Ear of the Fecund from me might not be appropriate, right?"
Lord Takagi took out the remaining large portion of the Wheat Ear of the Fecund from his spatial dimension and said to Ruan Mei.
"Precisely because I have a certain connection with the Xianzhou Alliance, therefore, I need to research the power of Abundance even more."
"If I can understand the principles within... no, perhaps I only need to understand some of the principles, I can also bring some help to the Xianzhou Alliance."
Ruan Mei said.
Within the Xianzhou Alliance, although the Abundance Miracles, including the Ambrosial Arbor, have been sealed, they have not been destroyed. In the future, they still have the possibility of revival.
In Ruan Mei's view, if she could find a method to suppress the growth of the Abundance Miracle by studying the Abundance Miracle here with Lord Takagi, she could also help the Xianzhou Alliance. As for forcibly suppressing the growth of the Abundance Miracle with the power of Abundance like Lord Takagi did, compressing it into a bonsai or something, Ruan Mei believed she couldn't do it. She could only find another way.
"Is it to help the Xianzhou Alliance?"
Lord Takagi murmured to himself, looking at the Wheat Ear of the Fecund in his hand and falling into thought.
"If Lord Takagi is willing to agree to me, I am willing to compensate Lord Takagi as much as possible."
Seeing that Lord Takagi didn't respond, Ruan Mei thought he was unwilling to agree to her request and quickly spoke up. If possible, she naturally hoped to offer an equivalent price to Lord Takagi. However, even though she was a member of the Genius Society, it was difficult for her to come up with a price equivalent to the Wheat Ear of the Fecund for a while.
"You are quite honest."
Lord Takagi smiled and, under Ruan Mei's expectant gaze, broke off a small piece of the Wheat Ear of the Fecund.
"Letting you research the bonsai on my Astral Express is not impossible."
"Handing this small piece of Wheat Ear of the Fecund over for you to research, I can also agree."
"Of course, this is not free."
Lord Takagi said, placing the piece of Wheat Ear of the Fecund in his hand into Ruan Mei's palm.
"Thank you, Lord Takagi."
"What kind of price do I need to pay?"
Ruan Mei asked.
"If you research any results, you need to share these results with me."
Lord Takagi said.
Lord Takagi himself had many questions about the Wheat Ear of the Fecund. Since the genius Ruan Mei in front of him planned to research it, Lord Takagi was naturally willing to understand the Wheat Ear of the Fecund more through Ruan Mei.
Since Ruan Mei was indeed able to achieve significant results in the [Propagation] aspect in the game's storyline, Lord Takagi believed that Ruan Mei could also achieve certain results in the [Abundance] aspect. He was very much looking forward to Ruan Mei showing him valuable fruits.
"Naturally!"
"However, I should pay a greater price."
"Lord Takagi, is there anything else you need me to do?"
Ruan Mei asked.
"Well, although I do want you to do something for me, for a moment, I really can't think of anything I need you to do for me."
Lord Takagi stroked his chin, carefully examined Ruan Mei, and then said to her.
"Is that so... In that case, if Lord Takagi thinks of something he needs me to do in the future, please mention it to me at any time, and I will do my best to complete the task you give me."
Ruan Mei placed her hand on her heart and said seriously.
"Alright, if I think of something I need you to do, I'll contact you."
Lord Takagi smiled and nodded.
Hearing this, Ruan Mei lowered her head, feeling a slight sense of relief. Although she hadn't fully paid the price she needed to pay, this was considered a transaction with Lord Takagi.
Suddenly, Ruan Mei's eyes lit up. She looked at her fair legs, and some information about Lord Takagi's preferences suddenly flashed in her mind.
"Lord Takagi, do you need me to wear black stockings, or white stockings for you?"
Ruan Mei raised her head and looked at Lord Takagi, asking.
"Huh? Why suddenly mention this?"
Lord Takagi asked.
"I heard that Lord Takagi is very interested in stockings."
"If Lord Takagi doesn't mind, I can also wear stockings."
Ruan Mei said.
Lord Takagi: "Let's forget about it."
Ruan Mei: "Please rest assured, even if I wear stockings, if Lord Takagi needs me to do something afterwards, I will still do my best to complete it."
Lord Takagi: "I'm not worried about that, I just think you look beautiful without wearing stockings in this outfit."
Ruan Mei: "Is that so?"
Upon hearing this, Ruan Mei couldn't help but examine her own attire.
"Please trust your own aesthetic, Ruan Mei."
Lord Takagi said to Ruan Mei with a smile, giving her a thumbs-up.
"If you really want to do something for me, then record more of your music for me."
Lord Takagi said.
"Naturally, I will also frequently come to this Astral Express to play music for you."
Ruan Mei nodded heavily.
"Speaking of coming to this Astral Express to play music for me, I think I can give you this."
Lord Takagi said, taking out the bead containing a miniature teleportation coordinate that he had obtained through a lottery draw earlier.
"What is this?"
Ruan Mei looked at the bead in Lord Takagi's hand, which was about the same size as the jewel on her necklace, and asked in confusion. After looking closely, she was surprised to find that there was a miniature, crystal-like charming Astral Express inside the translucent bead.
"The Astral Express inside this bead is a teleportation coordinate."
"If you carry this, no matter where you are, I can pull you to my side at any time."
Lord Takagi explained.
"It's such a precious item!"
Ms. Ruan Mei said in surprise.
She had no doubt that the bead in front of her, containing the aura of Trailblaze, possessed such power. After all, the current Takagi himself represented Trailblaze.
"If you carry it with you, I can come to your side at any time."
"Just right, I was also a bit worried that you might accidentally cultivate another Ambrosial Arbor while researching the Wheat Ear of the Fecund, thus attracting trouble."
"If such a thing really happens, I can come over to your place to handle it at any time."
As Lord Takagi spoke, he placed the bead into Ms. Ruan Mei's palm.
"In that case, I shall accept it."
Ms. Ruan Mei nodded, decisively took off a precious bead from her own necklace, and put the bead Lord Takagi gave her onto it.
"Give this to me. It seems quite good for collecting."
Lord Takagi pointed at the precious bead Ms. Ruan Mei had taken off and said. To this, Ms. Ruan Mei naturally agreed readily.
"Alright, go do what you want to do, Ruan Mei."
After Lord Takagi put away Ms. Ruan Mei's necklace bead, he stood up from his seat.
"Lord Takagi, do you not need me to continue playing for a while?"
Ms. Ruan Mei asked.
"I'll listen to your performance next time."
"I think you must be eager to go research that wheat now."
"As for me, I also need to go check on my passengers."
"Those guys have been staring at my bonsai."
"I feel that if I don't go over soon, someone will be tempted by that fruit and can't help but reach out."
Lord Takagi smiled.
Although he wasn't in the carriage where La Signora and others were, he could still know everything inside the train if he wanted to.
"Indeed, the fruit on that bonsai is truly very tempting."
"It's difficult for ordinary people to resist the temptation from that fruit."
"Speaking of which, what kind of world is Teyvat that Lisa and the others talk about?"
"Why did Lord Takagi specifically open a route for the people of that world?"
Ms. Ruan Mei stood up and asked.
"Perhaps it's because of fate."
"If there's a chance, I'll take you there to see the scenery."
"Of course, for a Genius Society member like you, that world shouldn't be special."
Lord Takagi smiled and walked towards the door.
"Mm, I look forward to that day."
Ms. Ruan Mei followed Lord Takagi's steps and said.
Although Teyvat, as mentioned by Lord Takagi, was not special, this did not affect Ms. Ruan Mei's curiosity about Teyvat. After all, Lord Takagi's level of attention towards Teyvat was unusually high.
Astral Express, Reception Carriage.
"You guys, staring at my bonsai like this all the time, don't you get tired of it?"
Lord Takagi's voice startled The Doctor, Lisa, Nahida, and Cloud Retainer, who were observing the Abundance bonsai. Not far away, La Signora, who had just exited the Forgotten Hall, also turned her head to look after hearing Lord Takagi's voice.
[Jean: Has Lord Takagi finished talking with Ms. Ruan Mei?]
[Columbina: It's truly admirable that The Doctor could resist touching the fruit on that bonsai while Lord Takagi wasn't in the reception carriage.]
[Arlecchino: If he really touched it, The Doctor would be severely lectured by Lord Takagi, right?]
[Lumine: Did you hear that, Paimon? Don't just casually think about that fruit when you go on Lord Takagi's train in the future.]
[Paimon: I wouldn't! I won't eat fruits of unknown origin! Compared to this, Traveler, aren't you curious about what Lord Takagi and Ms. Ruan Mei talked about?]
[Lumine: What's there to guess? A single man and woman locked in a room for so long, I don't even need a second to know what they did.]
[Alice: Traveler, is it really okay for you to speculate about Lord Takagi like that? Be careful, Lord Takagi might give you a small punishment.]
[Paimon: It's okay, Traveler isn't wearing stockings, so there's no need to worry about being punished by Lord Takagi like Pela.]
[Alice: If Lord Takagi sees our conversation, he might make Traveler put on stockings first, and then let Traveler experience the feeling of being forcibly taken off.]
[Paimon: Probably... not.]
[Lumine: ...Let's talk about Ms. Ruan Mei instead. I wonder if you noticed, Ms. Ruan Mei's necklace seems to have changed.]
[Yae Miko: I noticed it too. The one in the very center of that necklace seems to have undergone a slight change. Inside that bead, there seems to be a reflection of the Astral Express.]
[Paimon: The train?! A token of love from Lord Takagi?!]
[Dori: Even if it's not a token of love, that bead must be some treasure Lord Takagi gave to Ruan Mei. Damn it, I'm so envious, I want it!]