Chenyu Vale.
After Jack placed down the MC teleportation anchor and demonstrated its use to Tighnari right in front of him.
Tighnari almost knelt down to Jack on the spot.
He begged him to set up more teleportation points in the forest.
This way, if a Withering Zone phenomenon occurred, the Forest Rangers could provide timely rescue, ensuring the safety of the forest to the greatest extent possible.
Jack already had the idea of setting up more points in the vast region of Sumeru.
At 2000 world coin per teleportation anchor, for Jack now, taking out 100 at once wouldn't even make him flinch.
"Thank you so much, Traveler. We will forever remember the contributions you have made to Sumeru."
"Don't thank me so fast. To use this anchor point, at least one of my Dependents must be present, so will you join my team?"
Tighnari mused, "If it's truly as the Traveler says, that when you become the King of all Gods in Teyvat you can prevent the spread of the Withering Zones, then this body of mine will be at the Traveler's disposal."
"You make it sound like I'm some kind of heartless boss. Teyvat isn't far from MC, I'm just asking you to be a part-time Dean of the Entara Institute of Biology."
"Ah haha, my apologies. I've been around Cyno for so long that I unconsciously pick up some strange mannerisms in my speech."
You're subtly calling card players chuunibyou, aren't you! Card players don't even target monsters anymore, isn't it normal to be a little chuuni?
As soon as Cyno was mentioned,
Even though no one told a cold joke, the atmosphere suddenly became quiet.
After a long moment, Jack coughed.
"Sumeru City is still some distance from here. I plan to fly directly. Are you going to the city? I can give you a ride."
"I won't go. When the time comes, Collei and I will come to attend your wedding with Raiden Shogun."
After Tighnari finished speaking, he looked at Collei.
Under her master's encouraging gaze, Collei mustered her courage, took a step forward, and tugged on Jack's sleeve.
The answer was self-evident.
"Alright, then I'll entrust Lansari to your care, Tighnari. I'll take Collei to Sumeru City."
"Mhm, bye-bye, Black Nara. Lansari will be good with Long-eared Nara and won't run around anymore."
Lansari jumped onto Tighnari's shoulder.
It was clear that compared to the slightly violent Collei, the nature-loving Tighnari had a higher initial impression score with her.
After bidding farewell, Jack picked up Collei and instantly vanished from Tighnari's sight.
Thinking of his emotionally delicate disciple, Tighnari felt a pang of worry.
"The competitor is Raiden Shogun. I just hope it doesn't crush that child's confidence."
...
High above, Jack flew at full speed with Collei in his arms.
The scenery along the way flashed by rapidly, mostly too fast to see clearly.
Fortunately, Jack's memories were mostly related to people, and his main purpose this time was to invite them. It wouldn't hurt to visit Sumeru again later and walk through this vibrant and story-filled land.
Collei looked at his profile, wanting to sneak a kiss several times, but her timidity made her give up great opportunities.
Before long, the two arrived outside Sumeru City.
"Eh? We're here so fast?"
"What, you didn't find an opportunity? Should I create one for you now?"
Jack generously turned his face to the side.
At this, Collei couldn't help but realize her little trick had been discovered.
Her small face turned beet red. She stood on her tiptoes, gave him a quick peck, and then hid in Jack's embrace, unwilling to let him see her face again.
It felt like he had adopted a clingy yet ticklish kitten.
Jack poked Collei's exposed cheek.
Collei immediately let out an adorable whimper.
A few minutes later, she finally looked up at Jack.
"Can... can I be the Traveler's... eternal companion, just like Amber sister?"
"Amber? It seems Amber has already told you everything about me."
From Collei's lack of reaction when she heard about his heavenly wedding with Raiden Shogun, Jack guessed that Amber might have, like Ganyu writing to the Guuji back then, revealed some information and "tips for pursuing Jack" to Collei.
For example, expressing feelings should be straightforward, and if you want to join the harem, just say so; that man will definitely not refuse... things like that.
"My answer is..."
Smooch~
Collei's pupils dilated, feeling the temperature on her face rapidly rise.
But at the same time, a warm, sweet feeling spread through her heart.
Ah! Amber sister, your letter didn't say the Traveler would just kiss me directly! What should I do now? Should I... should I move my lips? Will I bite him?
The young girl's mind raced, but her actions were incredibly stiff.
Her rigid posture made Jack feel like he was holding a large doll.
A few minutes later, their lips parted.
Collei gasped, looking at Jack with languid eyes.
"Qu gege~"
"Let's go, accompany me to explore your Sumeru City."
"Eh? But Qu gege also needs to notify others to attend the wedding, right?"
"Shopping and finding people don't conflict. By the way, the first person I came to Sumeru to find was Collei, you know~"
One sentence brought Collei's emotions to their peak.
The innocent young girl was completely controlled by the scoundrel, sinking into a state where she would never be able to recover.
...
Sumeru City, a city built around and supported by the Holy Tree.
According to the different positions on the tree, the higher one went, the closer one was to the gods.
At the highest point was the Nether Palace where the Grass God resided, followed by the Akademiya, various academic factions, Sumeru noble families, and ordinary residents.
Mortals were like tree roots, rooted in the earth, dedicating nutrients to the Akademiya and the gods above the tree.
At the base of the Holy Tree, the Grand Bazaar.
Jack and Collei arrived here while sightseeing.
From afar, they saw three uniquely charming young women walking together.
They were gathered around a small stall selling metal ornaments, seemingly discussing which earrings looked good.
"It's Miss Nilou and them."
"Mhm, let's go over."
Jack and Collei also walked to this small stall.
Unlike the gold, silver, and jade luxury stores in Liyue, Sumeru's accessory shops were very simple, and their designs carried a beauty with an exotic flair.
"Boss, how much is this ornament?"
Jack picked up a pair of silver snake earrings.
The middle-aged female boss, seeing Jack's distinguished demeanor, quickly put on a shrewd smile: "This gentleman truly has good taste. These are earrings made from Desert Mythril. Not only are they gorgeously colored, but they can also glow at night. Legend has it that even the Flower God loved earrings made from this Mythril~"
The other party added a bunch of descriptive nouns, then blurted out a number.
"50,000 mora."
"Okay, I'll buy it!"
Jack slapped down a handful of mora.
The boss's face immediately broke into a wide smile, thinking she had tricked another outsider.
However, a delicate yet powerful hand slapped the table.
"Traveler, don't be fooled. These are just ordinary silver items. A few hundred mora would be good for them, and they're asking for 50,000."
"You, you, you... What nonsense are you talking about! These are made of Desert Mythril!"
"Is that so? As someone who grew up in the Desert, I've never heard of any Desert Mythril. Or are you saying you think the Blazing Lioness is easily fooled?"
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