Chapter 160: Replicating Yan Ling Shu; The Heaven-Defying Effect of Breath, Healing the Remnants of the Demon God

"I, the Young Lady, will look up some ancient texts later; if I find any results, I'll tell you then."

It's truly strange; having stepped onto a Path yet remaining so weak, this is the first time Bai Lu has ever seen such a thing.

Shortly after, Lin Mo and Bai Lu chatted for a while before he left the Alchemy Commission.

After leaving the Alchemy Commission, he also took out his phone to communicate with Lord Lord Yanqing.

【Lord Lord Yanqing】: "Take a few days off? No problem; there's nothing urgent anyway. Since you've just stepped onto the Path, take your time to temper yourself and get familiar with things."

【Lord Lord Yanqing】: "Hmm, for these next few days, you'd best not wander around; some Stellaron Hunters have escaped, and it would be bad if you ran into them—above all else, prioritize your own safety."

Seeing the message from Lord Lord Yanqing, Lin Mo understood.

Just as he had guessed, the Stellaron Hunters had indeed escaped.

"Influence Points, huh."

Thinking of the Stellaron Hunters, Lin Mo rubbed his chin, musing in a low voice: "Kafka's Yan Ling Shu is akin to hypnosis; if I obtain it, I could probably bewitch most people over in Teyvat."

With the crisis on the Luofu Luofu Xianzhou just beginning to show, Lin Mo thought of the emergence of various characters.

Whether it was Dan Heng's Long Zun power, Kafka's Yan Ling Shu, or General Jing Yuan's Divine General, each one made Lin Mo's heart stir.

But Lin Mo also knew that replicating these required sufficient Influence Points, which was somewhat painful.

Looking at the mere nine Influence Points he had left, Lin Mo let out a soft sigh.

There simply weren't enough Influence Points.

"We'll cross that bridge when we come to it."

Rubbing his chin, Lin Mo thought this while heading back to his home.

Upon returning, he simply tidied up a bit.

Next, he would return to Teyvat, and then in the evening go with Hearing Yelan to the Layer to investigate matters there.

He had already requested leave from Lord Lord Yanqing regarding the Luofu side of things.

As Lin Mo stepped into the mirror, the surrounding scenery instantly underwent an earth-shattering change.

Lin Mo found himself back at Sea of Clouds.

In the afternoon, the "six-six-three" sunlight slanted down, dyeing the entire sea area with a faint golden hue.

Stepping onto this familiar land, Lin Mo gazed into the distance where sea and sky met one line, shrouded in mist and clouds, as if walking within a painting.

The waves of the Sea of Clouds continuously battered the shore, each impact seeming to recount its stories with Liyue.

The sea breeze carried a hint of saltiness, brushing across Lin Mo's face, making him feel as though he could sense the ocean's breath.

Unlike the morning's tranquility and freshness, the afternoon at the Sea of Clouds held a touch more fervor and unrestraint.

Sunlight pierced through the cloud layer, scattering its radiance upon the great sea, forming patches of golden spots like stars sprinkled from the sky.

And those dolphins leaping in the sunlight added endless vitality to this sea area.

Seeing the leaping dolphins, Lin Mo was stunned; were there actually dolphins on the sea surface of Liyue Harbor?

For the time that followed, Lin Mo continued to swing his sword, exercising his body.

It wasn't until past four in the afternoon, as the sun gradually descended and the evening glow appeared, that he stopped.

Lin Mo ceased his movements, sensed his body, and felt it strengthening slowly.

Immediately after, Lin Mo sheathed his sword, preparing to head to Bubu Pharmacy in Liyue Harbor.

Last night, Hearing Yelan had told him she needed to pick up medicine from Bubu Pharmacy to take to the Layer.

"Lin Mo, word from the Ministry of Civil Affairs says you're departing this evening?"

Just a short while after Lin Mo set out, as he passed the Millelith garrison at the Sea of Clouds.

Upon spotting Lin Mo, Hearing Wen Qi immediately stood up, holding a notice board, and walked over in surprise: "You're fine as can be, so why are you going to the Layer? Shall I personally write a report for you to keep you stationed here instead?"

At noon, when she received this notice, Hearing Wen Qi was stunned.

The Sea of Clouds was being guarded perfectly well; why would Lin Mo need to go to the Layer?

That place was by no means an easy posting.

No scenery to speak of, no decent food or drink, and the lodging wasn't nearly as good as here.

Being stationed at the Layer was a bitter assignment.

Lin Mo had clearly earned merit, so why was he being transferred to the Layer?

Hearing Wen Qi couldn't understand it at all; she even wanted to make a trip to the Ministry of Civil Affairs herself to inquire carefully on Lin Mo's behalf.

"No, it's my own choice to go."

Hearing Hearing Wen Qi's words, Lin Mo shook his head and explained: "I've never been to the Layer before; I want to go see it, and it's also related to a covert mission from the Ministry of Civil Affairs, not merely a stationing assignment."

"If matters are resolved quickly enough, I'll return very soon."

Lin Mo knew that Hearing Wen Qi was considering his welfare, even willing to personally run to the Ministry of Civil Affairs for him.

So, Lin Mo explained further, leaving Hearing Wen Qi with understanding.

So that was how it was.

"So it's a mission to the Layer, but that place isn't somewhere normal people can stay."

Hearing Wen Qi sighed lightly: "Many Millelith transferred there are unwilling, but they have no choice; the last group transferred there was stationed for over a year, and there are frequent monster attacks over there, so you must be careful if you go."

That Lin Mo would voluntarily go to the Layer for the sake of a mission was something Hearing Wen Qi had not expected.

The Layer was a place normal people tried to avoid, yet Lin Mo was actually going there of his own accord.

"It's fine; I'm not acting alone; there are people from the Ministry of Civil Affairs with me."

Lin Mo said with a smile: "Moreover, once the matter is settled, I can return."

"Mm, then do take care on your journey."

Hearing Lin Mo's words, Hearing Wen Qi nodded.

Then, after chatting a bit more with Lin Mo, she watched him depart.

Through her exchange with Lin Mo, Wen Qi also learned that Lin Mo was going to make a trip to Bubu Pharmacy to bring some supplies to the layer.

While Lin Mo was on his way to Bubu Pharmacy.

Inside Moon-Sea Pavilion.

Master Master Ganyu, Lady Lady Keqing, and Hearing Hearing Yelan were all present.

"Are you planning to depart tonight?"

Lady Lady Keqing looked at Hearing Hearing Yelan and frowned, saying, "If you depart tonight and wish to reach the Layered Rock Giant Abyss, even if you use your Hydro elemental power all the way to travel by treading the waves, it will take until at least tomorrow morning before you can arrive at the Layered Rock Giant Abyss."

Lady Lady Keqing knew that Hearing Hearing Yelan was going to the Layered Rock Giant Abyss together with Lin Mo.

If Hearing Hearing Yelan used her Hydro elemental Vision to travel, it seemed she would be unable to carry Lin Mo along.