Chapter 35

"For him, it might not be surprising, but for our Liyue, the strategic significance is too great."

"If all the Millelith could practice martial arts, Liyue's military strength would likely improve by leaps and bounds."

"Our foundational strength would also be raised to the strongest in all of Teyvat."

"Rex Lapis, is there a chance?"

Hearing this, Ningguang and the others also looked at Zhongli expectantly.

Since they had decided to cultivate immortality, they wouldn't consider other downsides.

Whether it was bad or not, they wouldn't talk about it yet; if they could become stronger immediately, they shouldn't wait.

Regarding this, Zhongli was also somewhat indecisive.

After pondering for a moment, he said softly:

"Although Fellow Daoist Jiang mentioned martial arts, his attitude was somewhat casual and he didn't take it to heart, but after all, that is the foundation of another world."

"We can try; if the communication relationship remains good, perhaps Fellow Daoist Jiang will not be stingy with his teachings."

Although he didn't give a clear answer, in the current situation, this was already great.

Keqing didn't ask for more and nodded, saying no more.

"Since there are no other questions, the matter of immortal cultivation is settled. Now..."

Zhongli paused and took out the Profound Origin Mirror.

"Let's test everyone's talent first."

"Just now, when I tested with the adepti at Fellow Daoist Jiang's place, the results were quite good, but I am not sure if you will be the same."

"If your talent is also good, cultivating immortality will naturally be swift, and the more people who join Shushan, the closer the relationship between Liyue and Shushan will be."

Hearing this, Ningguang and the others perked up.

If nothing else, cultivating immortality means living long and seeing for ages, with eternal youth.

This point, they could not refuse.

Who among the short-lived species doesn't want longevity?

Even if it is not needed now, at some stage in life, one will always yearn for it.

Although Ningguang and the others value Liyue, they ultimately cannot escape the shackles of yearning for longevity.

But for now, Ningguang still had to consider from the perspective of Liyue.

For example...

That so-called Profound Origin Mirror.

"Rex Lapis, is this the Profound Origin Mirror condensed by Mr. Jiang?"

Ningguang looked at Zhongli expectantly, and the latter naturally understood her thoughts, so he simply handed the Profound Origin Mirror to Ningguang.

"It is said to inspect the nine heavens above, view the vast seas below, and inspect everything in the vast world?"

Ningguang looked at the Profound Origin Mirror with great interest; this thing was truly somewhat outrageous.

If one had this thing, wouldn't it mean that all of Teyvat had no secrets in the eyes of Liyue?

Ningguang felt from the bottom of her heart that it was somewhat outrageous.

Even Zhongli could only use the authority of the ley lines and the Gnosis to survey within Liyue.

Can something condensed from a bit of true essence achieve this?

If it were true, for Liyue, the strategic significance of this thing would be too great.

And, it is said that this mirror also possesses the power to kill gods?

Regarding this, Ningguang was truly skeptical.

"Since it is what Fellow Daoist Jiang said, it should be true; he is not the kind of person to speak nonsense."

Zhongli shook his head and said softly:

"Moreover, there is indeed a curse seal sealed inside this mirror. When I checked it earlier, that curse seal gave me a strong sense of crisis."

"As if a single curse seal could kill me."

"However, this mirror is ultimately not a weapon; it will disappear after one use."

"Its true use is to inspect aptitude and check the world."

"Unless necessary, do not use such a treasure to fight enemies, otherwise it is Liyue's loss."

"I am also embarrassed to ask Fellow Daoist Jiang for another one."

Ningguang nodded in deep agreement.

After thinking for a while, she asked doubtfully:

"How do you use this mirror?"

Zhongli was stunned for a moment, and clearly felt somewhat awkward.

After pondering for a long while, he said uncertainly:

"I suppose it should be driven by special energy? After all, it is a mirror constructed from special energy."

Ningguang nodded slightly and mobilized a bit of elemental power into the mirror surface.

The next moment, the mirror suddenly erupted with a thick, earthy-yellow golden light, which turned into a foot-high beam of light and merged into Ningguang's body.

"What is this?"

Ningguang was somewhat dazed.

She had originally intended to observe Liyue.

Zhongli opened his mouth, and said with somewhat complicated feelings:

"It seems I guessed wrong; this is the way to test aptitude."

"Test aptitude? Then do I have a spirit root?"

Ningguang asked uncomprehendingly.

Zhongli was silent for a long while and nodded.

He now somewhat understood Jiang Yan's feeling.

Ningguang's beam of light was only a notch lower than his.

In other words...

"Top-grade Earth Spirit Root..."

It's outrageous!

27. Cloud Retainer: So this adeptus is not as good at cultivating immortality as Ningguang

"Top-grade Earth Spirit Root, it sounds like it's pretty good."

Ningguang was quite happy.

However, seeing her like this, Cloud Retainer couldn't help but feel a bit sour.

She huffed.

"It's just a top-grade Earth Spirit Root. Rex Lapis is the legendary Heaven Spirit Root, our Ganyu is a top-grade Ice Spirit Root, and the Conqueror of Demons is a top-grade Wind Spirit Root."

"Although my disciple Shenhe only has a mid-grade Ice Spirit Root, she possesses a special immortal cultivation physique that is rare in a thousand years, the Pure Yin Body."

"Even Mr. Jiang is impatient to take her as a disciple."

"What is there to be proud of with a top-grade spirit root!"

Hearing this, the little pride in Ningguang's heart immediately vanished without a trace.

Listening to Cloud Retainer say this, a top-grade spirit root didn't seem like such a powerful talent.

It was nothing more than a nice-sounding name.

But Keqing couldn't sit still after Cloud Retainer's repeated provocations.

With a bit of annoyance, she said:

"Since top-grade spirit roots are so common, I suppose Cloud Retainer is also a top-grade spirit root? Is it a Wind Spirit Root or a Water Spirit Root?"

Cloud Retainer's expression became awkward; she huffed and turned her head to the side.

Zhongli shook his head helplessly.

"Cloud Retainer, don't act like a child; your talent is also not bad."

"High-grade Wind Spirit Root, also a rare genius as Fellow Daoist Jiang said."

Cloud Retainer immediately wilted.

She looked at Zhongli resentfully.

Rex Lapis is always doing this kind of thing, exposing people's shortcomings! ===== CHAPTER 36 =====