Chapter 1919: The Reality of the Legend

"I discovered these secret scrolls while exploring an ancient ruin, and it was only after verifying them through multiple channels that I confirmed they were Betis Secret Scrolls."

Xia Duo did not hide the origin of the secret scrolls, though he did not mention the specific location of the ruins or the quantity of scrolls he currently possessed.

Regarding this explanation from Xia Duo, Yintewa did not express doubt; instead, he nodded in deep agreement. "The wars of the past buried too much of the wisdom crystallized by our predecessors; it is only a pity that we, the descendants, have yet to learn the lessons from them."

"Perhaps the only lesson that intelligent beings learn from history is that they have learned no lessons from history at all!" At this moment, Xia Duo also said softly.

"Mage Laier, your words—" Yintewa's eyes lit up instantly, but then they dimmed. Such a profound judgment struck a chord in his heart, but it was truly a pity that such a Sage could not be utilized by Wuweilun.

However, Yintewa was, after all, the Crown King, and he quickly adjusted his mood, turning the topic toward the transaction. "Then, what does Mage Laier wish to obtain from Wuweilun by bringing out these Betis Secret Scrolls?"

"I have heard that Mage Shenuodeer of Wuweilun once traveled to the world of the Easterners and brought back seeds of premium tea trees cultivated by the imperial court there. I wonder if this is true?"

This question actually concerned two aspects, which were precisely the areas Xia Duo was interested in: one was the High Mage rumored to be the only Elf in the Elf World to have visited the Eastern World, and the other, naturally, was related to the tea seeds.

Of course, the premise of the latter was actually the former.

If that Mage Shenuodeer had never actually been to the Eastern World, and it was all just a gimmick created by Wuweilun to market their specialty tea, that would be too disappointing.

However, regarding Xia Duo's doubt, Yintewa did not give a definitive answer, but instead said: "The Eastern World should indeed exist; otherwise, there would be no way to explain the origins of those Easterners."

"As for whether Mage Shenuodeer truly went to the Eastern World, this question is actually a mystery that is difficult to confirm even within Wuweilun."

"Back then, Mage Shenuodeer did indeed disappear for a period of time, and upon returning, he brought back some artifacts, books, and even many plants that clearly possessed Eastern characteristics, including the dozen or so types of Eastern tea popular today."

"However, the initial origin of Eastern tea was not in Wuweilun. Long before the Crown War, there were already Easterners on this land, and those Easterners who traveled through time and space to arrive here would occasionally bring some Eastern specialties. The most famous among them is Eastern tea."

"The reason it cannot be confirmed is that after Shenuodeer, no other Mage has ever been able to return from the Eastern World, and this even includes Mage Shenuodeer himself."

"In his later years, he set off for the Eastern World once again, and since then, there has been no news of him!"

"I see!"

Xia Duo listened to this past event thoughtfully; this should count as the most complete, and perhaps the most real, piece of history he had ever heard regarding Shenuodeer.

He did not suspect that Crown King Yintewa was intentionally deceiving him; at their level, lying itself was a negation of one's own existence.

Of course, this was based on the overall environment of current Elf society; if it were in Drow society, lies would be a matter of course.

As for whether Shenuodeer actually went to the Eastern World, that was a matter of opinion. Xia Duo was more inclined to believe he had; otherwise, he found it truly hard to imagine why an Elf Mage would make up such a tall tale.

And he also suspected that there might have been far more than one Elf Mage who had lived to reach the Eastern World, only that Shenuodeer was the only one who could return alive.

If the Main Plane were willing to send out more explorers, perhaps they could really find the legendary Eastern World!

Next, Xia Duo asked Yintewa again: "Then, does Wuweilun currently still preserve those artifacts and books that Mage Shenuodeer brought back from the Eastern World?"

Those items, whether real or fake, could not be too outrageous; they would certainly carry a rich Eastern flavor, otherwise, after so many years, Shenuodeer would have been exposed by other Elves long ago.

Regarding this question, Yintewa gave an affirmative answer. "Of course they are preserved. Among them, many pieces can be called treasures of another world. According to Mage Shenuodeer's description, those were gifts given to him by the king of the Easterners."

"Before he set off for the Eastern World in his later years, he left those treasures in Wuweilun, and they are currently preserved in this library."

"Is that so? That's great!"

Xia Duo suddenly became somewhat excited. Although he himself was not an Easterner in this Magic world, in the Main Plane, his persona was that of an Easterner stranded in a foreign land. If he could obtain some artifacts and books from the East, that persona would be completely established.

Of course, that was not the key point; the key was that he was also very interested in that legendary Eastern World. If he could learn more information about that world, that would be even better.

"Crown King, I am very interested in the Eastern World and Eastern culture. If possible, please allow me to trade Betis Secret Scrolls for some treasures from the East."

"Trade for Eastern treasures?"

"Yes, even if the trade does not go through, I am willing to exchange a portion of the Golden Pages for a chance to visit."

As for the Betis Secret Scrolls, which were the Nether Scrolls, Xia Duo currently had two sets, one of which had a group left behind in Evereska.

And for this incomplete set, he did not intend to manifest it back to the Main Plane; it was best to make full use of it. What was precious about these things was the knowledge contained within, not the carrier itself.

For him, having one complete set was enough. In the future, if there was a need, he could go to the Projection Plane to retrieve more.

Yet, such a request from Xia Duo truly shocked Yintewa, and even those few Elders who were still examining the Golden Pages. One of them even leaned over, wanting to confirm the situation:

"Mage Laier, are you really willing to trade Betis Secret Scrolls for Eastern treasures? Why don't you come and take a look at my collection room? I have also collected quite a few Eastern treasures! They are no worse than the ones Shenuodeer brought back; his only had the reputation of being imperial treasures!"

"Forget it, Yifan. Didn't you hear Mage Laier say he is interested in Eastern culture? His understanding of the Eastern World is definitely deeper than yours. Mage Laier wouldn't even look at the junk you've collected!"

Although he had been slapped in the face by his companion, Elder Yifan did not argue; after all, what the other party said was the truth. Most of the Eastern treasures he collected were still from Easterners, and some were even imitations made by Elves.

It was just that he wanted the Betis Secret Scrolls too much. If Mage Laier didn't know the value of things, then at worst, he would just give all his collected Eastern treasures to the other party.

But since his companion had interfered, he was not annoyed; anyway, as long as the Betis Secret Scrolls could be traded over, he would still have a share.