Chapter 2: First experiment with Wood Release, Cutting Technique

"No, what's going on?"

Jiang Yan was a bit baffled.

[Is there a possibility? Your current strength is not enough to activate True Several Thousand Hands?]

The system didn't even want to talk to Jiang Yan anymore.

"Oh right, look at my brain."

Jiang Yan also realized it; he had been too emotional just now, actually attempting to summon the Great Buddha directly.

Back when the system integrated Wood Release, it had already told Jiang Yan the method of use.

Releasing Wood Release does not require hand seals, but it requires the user to be like the First Hokage in his later years: clap your hands together, and whatever you shout will appear.

However, it requires consuming one's own elemental energy.

That's right, the system changed the chakra originally required for Wood Release into the elemental energy of this world.

"The Great Buddha is definitely out, so let's try this move!"

Jiang Yan clapped his hands together again: "Bind!" Swish, swish, swish!

Several vines rose from the ground, twisting into a braid shape in the air.

It really works!

Jiang Yan laughed.

The Wood Release provided by the system can use other things related to Wood elemental power, and the moves he initiates can also devour others' elemental energy to replenish himself.

Although he had just obtained Wood Release, because the system had transformed him into a Wood Elf, he had an innate talent for accommodating elemental energy and manipulating the Wood element.

Although his current form was in the juvenile stage of the Elf race, the amount of elemental energy he could contain was limited.

But it was still very strong!

After playing with Wood Release on this mountain for a while, Jiang Yan grew two vines to carry himself back to the ground.

So now!

It's time to go farm all of Teyvat!

Jiang Yan smiled helplessly.

Sorry, future Traveler.

Your treasure chests have already become my shape!

Humming a little tune, Jiang Yan walked aimlessly in a certain direction.

Time reached evening, and Jiang Yan walked to the foot of a mountain, where a Hilichurl camp gradually appeared.

Yo! Work is here!

Jiang Yan rubbed his hands in excitement like a fly.

In the world of Genshin, any Hilichurl camp could potentially have a treasure chest!

Sure enough, as he approached, a faint glimmer successfully attracted Jiang Yan.

An Exquisite Chest!

"Then I'm sorry! Hilichurl-san!"

The Hilichurl standing guard on the watchtower also discovered Jiang Yan's tracks and sounded the alarm.

The entire Hilichurl camp was alerted.

A Mitachurl holding a giant axe, accompanied by four or five minions, charged toward Jiang Yan.

Before they even got close, the Mitachurl swung its body, the entire Hilichurl launched itself into the air, and delivered a brainless slash.

Jiang Yan was unhurried and clapped his hands together.

"Wood Release, Wood Pillar Wall!"

Several thick tree trunks wrapped around Jiang Yan, and the Mitachurl's axe struck the wood, emitting a series of buzzing sounds.

"Try this move!"

Jiang Yan hid behind the Wood Pillar Wall, clapped his hands together again, and then slammed them onto the ground.

"Wood Release! Cutting Technique!"

Countless wooden spikes erupted from the ground, instantly piercing through the bodies of several Hilichurls with lightning speed.

The Mitachurl retreated while wailing; its sturdier body was also pierced with several holes by the wooden spikes.

This time, Jiang Yan used a trick.

The Cutting Technique usually involves growing wooden spikes from one's own arm to pierce the enemy, but Jiang Yan had the spikes grown from his arm drill into the ground, allowing them to emerge from beneath, achieving an unexpected effect.

As of now, the effect was quite good.

Slowly retracting the wooden spikes, Jiang Yan looked at the Mitachurl that could no longer stand steady.

Suddenly, an ice arrow grazed Jiang Yan's cheek, leaving a bloodstain.

Behind the Mitachurl, two archer Hilichurls—one blue and one purple—stood on the watchtower, continuously firing elemental arrows at Jiang Yan.

They were preventing Jiang Yan from approaching the Mitachurl, from approaching their home.

He gently wiped his cheek.

Jiang Yan, possessing Wood Release power, had automatically acquired the ability to heal without seals.

So, before he even reacted, the wound on Jiang Yan's cheek had already healed.

"Still want to resist?"

Jiang Yan chuckled. His silver-haired, pointed-ear appearance was universally loved, but at this moment, in front of the Hilichurls, he was as terrifying as a demon that had suddenly appeared.

As Jiang Yan clapped his hands together again, the battle ended with overwhelming force.

The remaining Hilichurls and the Mitachurl turned into black mist amidst their screams, melting into the ground and leaving behind two arrowheads and a horn. ===== CHAPTER 5 =====

Not caring about these drops, Jiang Yan walked straight toward the Exquisite Chest placed in the center of the camp.

Gently opening it, countless streams of light entered Jiang Yan's body.

[Congratulations to the host for opening an Exquisite Chest, obtaining: Master-level Cooking.]

Raising his eyebrows slightly, Jiang Yan couldn't hide the disappointment in his eyes.

Didn't get anything good...

But it was acceptable.

After all, during a journey, possessing exquisite cooking skills is indispensable.

Moreover, Jiang Yan has Wood Release, can build houses, and now has master-level cooking.

His quality of life has improved by a huge margin.

"By the way, haven't I reached Liyue yet?"

Jiang Yan rubbed his chin, looking at the surrounding scenery.

This scenery should be within Liyue's borders, right...

Is there a problem with my memory?

And, I've been walking for a whole day; even if the real map is larger than the game map, it shouldn't be that I can't even see a Statue of the Seven, right?

But Jiang Yan hadn't encountered a single one!

Could it be that...

"System, what time period in Teyvat am I currently in?"

[Host, the mysteries of the world need to be explored by yourself.]

Fine, it seems the system didn't intend to tell him.

If he wasn't within the timeline of the Seven Archons' reign, then he could only be in...

The Archon War era! Or even before the Archon War!

Uh-oh, that seems even more dangerous. ===== CHAPTER 6 =====