Arkz heard this and shook his head helplessly.
He could understand Xiao's mindset. After all, for the Adepti who had long suffered from karma and erosion, the water of purity was a life-saving panacea.
Arkz did not try to persuade Xiao. He just decided that after returning to Springvale Farm, he would boost the sales of the water of purity.
"As long as I make enough water of purity to satisfy Liyue's demand, Xiao won't have to be so frugal, right?" Arkz thought to himself.
With the karma in this place removed, Xiao and Arkz returned to the rooftop of Wangshu Inn.
Although Arkz's speed was decent, there was still a significant gap compared to Xiao's Aerial Combat technique. Therefore, he was simply carried back by Xiao, who grabbed him by the collar.
Feeling the strong wind blowing against his face, Arkz genuinely experienced the thrill of speeding.
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"Xiao, can you teach me this Aerial Combat technique?" Looking at Xiao moving swiftly through the sky, Arkz's eyes were filled with envy.
Floating in the air, now that's the bearing of an Adeptus! These two legs of mine running on the ground not only disturb the people but are also inelegant, and they are slower than flying in the sky.
Xiao lightly touched down on the railing of the Wangshu Inn's roof. With a gentle flick, Arkz landed steadily on the ground.
"The Aerial Combat technique is not much of a secret art. I can naturally teach it to you, but you cannot control the Anemo Elemental Power, so learning it will be difficult, and the effect will be greatly discounted."
Arkz's face immediately showed some disappointment. He actually couldn't learn such a cool skill.
He had been hoping to master the Aerial Combat technique so he could fly around like Xiao, and when he encountered monsters, he could 'whoosh whoosh' string them up!
Seeing this, Xiao comforted him:
"You don't need to be discouraged."
"In my view, it will take at most one year for you to ascend to the God realm by breaking through your current level. By then, the sky will open its doors for you."
"Moreover, with your talent, you will surely create a method even stronger than my Aerial Combat technique."
Arkz sighed dispiritedly, "It still takes a year? That's so long!"
Xiao was momentarily speechless, even having the urge to roll his eyes at the still 'humble-bragging' Arkz.
Was one year considered long? Hearing those words, wouldn't those who were trapped at the Gods Vassal level their entire lives be infuriated?
Just as Arkz was contemplating how to interrogate Venti into handing over the Anemo Vision, Xiao's expression suddenly turned somber.
Recalling the unbearable memories of breaking through to the God level amidst fierce fighting back then, Xiao looked desolate. He walked to the dining table, picked up the wine pot, filled a cup, and drank it all down in one gulp.
During the Archon War period, the Gods Vassals were all the weak. The God-level powerhouses were fighting every day, and even Xiao was not considered a strong fighter among them.
But in the current era ruled by the Seven Gods, the might of the Gods had become a relic of the past. God-level powerhouses were almost nowhere to be seen, and even the Gods Vassal level had become the backbone of a nation.
If this were the time of the Archon War, strength at the Gods Vassal level would only be cannon fodder on the battlefield.
Seeing this, Arkz picked up a wine cup and drank with Xiao.
Although the dishes on the table were already cold, neither of them cared.
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The following days returned to normal.
Arkz's life became regular.
In the morning, he woke up to water and fertilize the crops on the farm; in the morning, he went out to the wilderness near Mondstadt for Foraging and fishing; at noon, he delivered meals to the few people cultivating and fighting monsters inside the Underground Mine and guided their training; in the afternoon, he mined and fought monsters alongside them in the Underground Mine; in the evening, he sent the group back to Mondstadt to rest.
When one becomes busy, time always flies quickly.
In the blink of an eye, it was time for the strawberries to ripen.
Arkz woke up one morning and saw the ripe, bright red strawberries in the farm, and a wave of joy surged in his heart.
He paced back and forth in the middle of the strawberry field, gently touching the bright red small fruits, as if admiring pearls and agate.
Under the sunlight, the bountiful strawberries displayed an alluring red color, plump and sweet, making people unable to resist taking a bite.
As a gentle breeze blew, the fresh fragrance of strawberries spread throughout the entire farm.
Even Amu and Aqiu, who were still sleeping, along with the wooden horse, were awakened by the sweet aroma.
"Wow! It smells so good! The strawberries are ripe!"
Amu pulled Aqiu toward the strawberry patch. The wooden horse followed behind the two, sniffing the scent of strawberries in the air with an expression of enjoyment.
Amu sucked the saliva flowing down like a waterfall, approached Arkz, and acted spoiled:
"Arkz, can we taste these strawberries?"
"These strawberries smell so good and look as beautiful as jewels."
Arkz smiled as he looked at the strawberry field, his heart filled with the joy of harvest.
With a broad smile, he waved his hand and said cheerfully, "Eat to your heart's content, but remember not to damage the strawberry seedlings when picking!"
"These strawberries can be harvested every 4 days. Once you pick them all this time, they will grow back in four days."
"Mmm, mmm, mmm!!!"
Amu, Aqiu, and the wooden horse nodded so hard their heads blurred, then eagerly ran to the side of the strawberry field.
The alluring fragrance of the strawberries had made them drool.
The two girls and one horse arrived next to the strawberry field. Looking at the strawberries shining under the sun and emitting an alluring fragrance, they were momentarily mesmerized.
Amu carefully extended her hand and gently picked a strawberry, fearing she might hurt the seedling. Then, as if on a pilgrimage, she held the strawberry high, captivating the gaze of the three.
"Ah-wuu!"
Amu took a big bite out of the strawberry. The sweet pulp and juice instantly flooded her mouth.
"Mmm~~," such deliciousness made Amu moan involuntarily.
Aqiu witnessed this and could no longer hold back. She quickly and gently picked a strawberry and put it in her mouth.
Chew, chew, chew.
Even though Aqiu was covered by the dark hood and long coat concealing her figure, it couldn't hide her joyful mood after tasting the strawberry.
Because a rainbow actually hung conspicuously over Aqiu's head!
"Neigh! Neigh!!!"
Seeing the two enjoying the delicious strawberries, the wooden horse immediately became anxious.
Its large body entering the strawberry field would damage the seedlings, and it didn't have flexible hands like Amu and Aqiu, so its hooves naturally couldn't perform the high-difficulty action of picking strawberries without harming the seedlings.
Therefore, the wooden horse could only anxiously nudge Aqiu and Amu's backs with its large head, reminding them not to forget their good companion.
Fortunately, Amu and Aqiu did not forget the wooden horse.
When the strawberry was placed in the wooden horse's mouth, it also shook its head in enjoyment. A rainbow appeared on its head just like on Aqiu's.
Feeling the taste in its mouth, the wooden horse thought that in addition to carrot, it might have to add strawberry to its menu.
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