Jiang Xuan successfully demonstrated that trapping Endermen with a boat was something anyone could do.
However, to everyone else, it was like the mother of absurdity opened the door for absurdity, and then absurdity's house exploded due to a gas leak.
Absurd to the core, and absurd to the heavens...
Ganyu and the others had imagined that Jiang Xuan would end Xiao Hei's evil reign in a very cool way.
But they never expected that from beginning to end, Jiang Xuan only did two things.
Stacking blocks, and throwing a boat...
At this moment, Cloud Retainer was almost crushing her red half-rimmed glasses, pondering deeply. From the mysteries of mechanisms to the laws of elements, from the secrets of alchemy to the arts of the Adepti.
Cloud Retainer thought of everything.
But her thousands of years of knowledge offered no explanation for how throwing a boat could trap an enemy and render them immobile.
So...
If she had this ability, why did so many Adepti die during the Archon War?
Why did Zhongli have to constantly go to war?
Wherever trouble brewed, she could just bring a boat, throw it, and everyone would be happy.
Everyone gathered around Xiao Hei, who was trapped in the boat. At this point, they no longer cared about it.
They stared at it without concern. Xiao Hei's eyes were red, and it looked like it wanted to devour everyone alive.
But...
It could only sit obediently in the boat, constantly turning its head to look at everyone.
For a moment, it looked quite foolish and adorable.
"This... could this boat be what Jiang Xuan called an enchanted item?"
After a long while, Cloud Retainer looked up at Jiang Xuan with conviction.
The latter was startled and said awkwardly:
"Actually..."
"This Immortal understands. Such a divine artifact is naturally difficult to craft. However, may this Immortal borrow it for a period of study? This Immortal can impart Immortal Arts to you."
"This thing..."
"This Immortal understands, Jiang Xuan, that you do not care for the power of Immortal Arts. However, Immortal Arts can occasionally be very convenient in daily life. This Immortal merely wishes to borrow it for a few days."
"You want me to..."
"If Jiang Xuan, you are not at ease, this Immortal can also stay at your home for these few days, subject to your supervision at all times. How about it?"
"..."
Looking at Cloud Retainer, who was stubbornly persistent, Jiang Xuan fell silent.
He turned and fiddled at the workbench for a moment, then walked over to Cloud Retainer.
With a flick of his hand, five identical wooden boats appeared.
"Take them. They're all yours. Remember to teach me Immortal Arts."
"..."
Cloud Retainer's composure broke.
...
A moment later, everyone held a small wooden boat. Even Ningguang, who was constantly worried about the gold mine, was now curiously examining the wooden boat in her hand.
"It just feels so strange that a single boat could trap such a powerful Enderman..."
Ganyu mumbled in a low voice, then turned to look at Xiao, who was still swinging his iron sword, continuously attacking the Enderman.
For some reason, seeing the helpless Enderman, Ganyu felt a little sorry for Xiao Hei.
Hmm...
Xiao had been hacking away for a while now; he wasn't intentionally prolonging it for revenge.
It was just that Xiao Hei had too much health!
This guy had forty health and ten attack, a true high attack and high defense creature.
Without armor, even Jiang Xuan couldn't withstand three hits from it.
So, it was a good thing everyone had been equipped beforehand.
Otherwise, Xiao might not have died this time, but he would certainly have been left with a sliver of health.
And now, Jiang Xuan felt that since Xiao had been hit by Xiao Hei, letting him kill Xiao Hei counted as revenge!
As for Xiao, he naturally had no objections.
Killing might be a burden to him now, but monsters...
That's where the value of a Yaksha lay.
"Boats have many uses. Landing safely from high altitudes also depends on them. This thing is an all-purpose tool."
Jiang Xuan walked over, stood beside Ganyu, and gently rubbed her horn, saying softly:
"I'll explain the wonderful uses of boats to you slowly when we have a chance. Were you scared just now?"
With Jiang Xuan rubbing her horn, Ganyu's face instantly flushed red.
She lowered her head slightly but still unconsciously rubbed against Jiang Xuan's hand.
"No... it's just that Jiang Xuan suddenly went up there, and I... I was very worried."
Jiang Xuan gave a wry smile, shaking his head:
"I'm fine, did you forget? I'm very familiar with surviving here."
"But you still can't be too careless!"
Ganyu pouted indignantly, her eyes showing some lingering fear.
"An old Liyue saying goes, 'Even a person can make a mistake, and a horse can stumble.' No matter how familiar you are, you can't be arrogant and conceited, otherwise something bad will happen!"
Although Ganyu's tone was somewhat accusatory, Jiang Xuan quite appreciated it.
It wasn't a masochistic mindset, but rather...
Being cared for by a beautiful and gentle girl, who, despite being soft and cute, feigned fierceness, was a subtle experience.
Jiang Xuan smiled and said nothing more.
Just then, Xiao finally killed Xiao Hei.
A slightly dark pearl dropped, and Xiao bent down to pick it up, examining it with a frown, then turned and walked towards Jiang Xuan.
Jiang Xuan's eyes darted, and he quietly leaned into Ganyu's ear.
"Ganyu, want to try out the wonderful uses of the boat?"
"Hmm?"
Ganyu, still a little disoriented by Jiang Xuan's sudden intimacy, didn't react until she heard Jiang Xuan's coaxing.
As Xiao stepped forward, before his foot even touched the ground, Jiang Xuan threw out a wooden boat.
Just like how he trapped the Enderman, Xiao was uncontrollably seated in the boat.
"???"
Xiao was utterly bewildered.
Ningguang and the others nearby also looked at Jiang Xuan helplessly.
"Haha, it was just a joke, and it was also to show you that boats also have the ability to trap people."
Jiang Xuan chuckled, then added:
"However, this thing is best used on unconscious monsters and magical beasts. Otherwise, with just a few hits to the wooden boat, you can break free."
Hearing this, Xiao decisively reached out and smashed the wooden boat a few times.
Sure enough, after just a few hits, the wooden boat shrunk back down and floated on the ground.
Everyone clicked their tongues in wonder, and Zhongli said meaningfully:
"It seems to be another ability with a law-like attribute. Since even the Conqueror of Demons found it hard to avoid, the wooden boat seems even more powerful than we imagined."
Hearing Zhongli's words, everyone seemed to understand something.
If even Xiao could be trapped by a boat, what about others?
Xiao knew he could break free by smashing the boat a few times, but others didn't.
Moreover, in a battle between experts, if you're suddenly trapped for a moment, unable to break free.
Then whether it's for a counterattack or a direct escape.
It would definitely be enough.
A divine artifact that could change the tides of battle.
Everyone was filled with emotion and planned to make more boats for backup.
"Mr. Jiang Xuan, after killing the Enderman, I obtained this."
Xiao held out his hand, offering the Ender Pearl to Jiang Xuan, who was visibly pleased.
"Thank you, Xiao. This item is very important to me."
Hearing this, Ningguang and the others, who were about to pack up and go mining, immediately perked up.
If Jiang Xuan said it was important, then it truly was a good item in the MC world.
They quickly gathered around, carefully examining the Ender Pearl.
After observing it for a long while, they concluded that it looked like an eyeball, but gained no other insights.
Keqing, impatient by nature, couldn't hold back and looked at Jiang Xuan with wide-eyed curiosity.
"This Ender Pearl..."
Jiang Xuan smiled without speaking. After a moment, he said suggestively:
"What special ability of the Enderman would interest you the most?"
"That goes without saying!"
Keqing responded decisively.
"Whether it's instant teleportation or immunity to ranged attacks, these are abilities machines can hardly imagine."
"Although instant teleportation seems not uncommon, I myself possess the short-range instant teleportation technique of Starward Sword."
Mentioning Starward Sword, Keqing showed a hint of pride, as this was truly her powerful ability.
But soon, Keqing said with some regret:
"Starward Sword appears to be short-range instant teleportation, but in reality, it doesn't involve the power of space. Basically, it uses Lightning Stilettos for short-distance traversal."
"Of course, in appearance, it's indeed just like instant teleportation."
"As for immunity to ranged attacks... even the Archon Rex Lapis himself would probably desire such an ability, wouldn't he?"
Zhongli, who was inexplicably mentioned, showed no unusual expression.
But just as Keqing thought, he was indeed tempted by the ability of immunity to ranged attacks.
His defense was unrivaled, but that didn't mean he could withstand all ranged attacks.
At least, the attack that was detonated in Khaenri'ah five hundred years ago, which caused the Electro Archon to truly fall...
Zhongli couldn't withstand it.
This kind of law-like ability was indeed still very overpowered.
After Keqing finished speaking, everyone seemed to vaguely guess something.
They looked at Jiang Xuan with a mix of disbelief and immense anticipation.
The latter did not disappoint them, smiling and nodding.
"That's right, this item possesses the Enderman's instant teleportation ability!"
"!!!"
At this, everyone's eyes lit up with fervor.
Instant teleportation, or short-range instant teleportation.
This ability didn't seem uncommon in Teyvat.
Keqing's Starward Sword, Abyss Mages, Fatui Cicin Mages, and so on—all of them could teleport.
Even Zhongli, by connecting with the Ley Lines across the vast land of Liyue, could travel from Liyue Harbor to Stone Gate in the blink of an eye.
But it was important to know that the power of space did not exist in Teyvat.
Or rather, Keqing and others who controlled Electro Power did not possess the authority of spatial power.
All of the above were either extremely fast short-range displacements, or instant teleportation achieved by utilizing Ley Lines or refraction abilities.
The ones in Teyvat who truly possessed spatial power and achieved instant teleportation through it...
Were either Phanes and their group from the First Throne, or the Heavenly Principles from the Second Throne.
Zhongli and the others might wield other authorities besides elemental ones, but definitely not space...
Yet, even so, Abyss Mages, with their teleportation ability, were already formidable foes for Vision wielders.
Keqing, with her Starward Sword, was also one of Liyue's most mobile and powerful individuals.
Jiang Xuan had to make a point of this.
Keqing's true strength was not as weak as it appeared in the game.
Of course...
Fighting Electro Slimes was indeed a bit tedious.
But even so, Keqing, possessing an ability extremely similar to instant teleportation, remained one of Liyue's human powerhouses.
This also showed how sought after such an ability was.
And now...
Jiang Xuan was holding a freshly obtained Ender Pearl, casually telling everyone.
This item could help people teleport instantly.
Ningguang and the others were indeed shocked for a moment, but after all, they had seen their fair share of major events.
They quickly reacted.
They moved even closer. Judging by Cloud Retainer's stance, she probably wanted to borrow it for thorough research.
"Just by relying on such a small item, one can teleport instantly?"
Ningguang was silent for a moment, then her eyes brightened, filled with unprecedented anticipation.
"Jiang Xuan, do you know where we can find more Endermen?"
"I think we should experiment more with the technique of killing Endermen using boats."
As expected, events unfolded exactly as Jiang Xuan had predicted...
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