When Jiang Xuan mentioned Lapis Lazuli, his enthusiasm wasn't as high as when he mentioned Redstone.
It's not that Lapis Lazuli is useless.
On the contrary, if Jiang Xuan kept fishing but couldn't get enchanted books, Lapis Lazuli would be a must-have, the more the better.
On the enchantment table, enchanting books consumes experience and Lapis Lazuli.
Of course, it's not that the enchantment table can't enchant other equipment, it's just...
Who enchants equipment directly on the enchantment table?
Don't people usually put enchantment attributes on books and then process them in an anvil?
Enchanting equipment directly on the enchantment table is such a waste.
In fact, Jiang Xuan hadn't figured out how to explain the ins and outs of enchanting to them yet.
After all, it seemed they didn't have any experience to spend on enchanting.
The experience gained from mining and killing monsters, besides what went to Jiang Xuan, the rest went into their own Visions to strengthen themselves.
How they would enchant was really uncertain.
So, Jiang Xuan didn't emphasize enchanting, changing the subject with a smile:
"Lapis Lazuli has many uses. Besides enchanting, it can also dye wool and make fireworks."
"It seems much weaker than Redstone, uh..."
Jiang Xuan paused, awkwardly saying:
"Actually, it is indeed much weaker."
"But there's one thing I think you should try."
Hearing this, Keqing and the others perked up.
Jiang Xuan whispered:
"Lapis Lazuli is an essential auxiliary item for enchanting equipment, so I'm also wondering if Lapis Lazuli might have some special ability..."
Keqing's eyes flickered, looking thoughtfully at Jiang Xuan.
"Are you saying... like the special attribute ores in the world of Teyvat, such as Amethyst Lumps and Magic Crystal Lumps?"
Jiang Xuan nodded, but then shook his head:
"This is just my personal guess, I don't have much confidence. If you're interested, you might as well take some minerals back and try them later."
The others didn't refuse; they were also curious about how these seemingly special minerals would perform in Teyvat.
During this casual chat, Xiao had already mined all the ores on that wall.
However, he didn't carry them; the ores were scattered on the ground, looking somewhat extravagant.
Xiao walked back, looked at Jiang Xuan, and said:
"The minerals are mined, Mr. Jiang Xuan, but I don't have any more space to carry these ores..."
Xiao's words reminded the others.
Everyone silently checked their inventory space.
Ningguang pursed her lips and shook her head helplessly:
"After putting in the Gold Blocks, my space is full too."
"I have two slots left."
"I have one slot."
"This immortal still has three slots."
Everyone revealed their remaining space, but Zhongli remained silent.
Seeing this, Keqing urged:
"Mr. Zhongli, how much space do you have left? If it's enough, hurry up and put some in."
Zhongli was silent for a moment, then shook his head:
"I'm carrying a shield, weapons, torches, and so on, so my inventory is full."
After all, Zhongli had to cover the rear, so his belongings couldn't all be just ore.
Seeing this, Ningguang and the others fell silent.
All things considered, they still had six slots left, but looking at the ground over there...
Just Redstone Dust would be three stacks or more.
And there were Iron Ore and Lapis Lazuli; different minerals couldn't be counted in the same inventory slot.
They couldn't take it all!
As she pondered, Ningguang even considered whether to throw away some Coal.
Jiang Xuan leisurely stepped forward and collected all those items.
Seeing this, Ganyu was stunned for a moment, then suddenly realized.
"Oh, my goodness! I almost forgot that Jiang Xuan has much more space than us!"
Hearing this, Jiang Xuan smiled wryly and shook his head.
"Don't get too happy too soon, I don't have much space left either."
"Eh?!"
Ganyu was a little confused, muttering:
"But doesn't Jiang Xuan have thirty-six inventory slots?"
Jiang Xuan shrugged.
"Various tools, torches, buckets, iron, coal, redstone dust, wood, cobblestone, various foods, lapis lazuli..."
"Do you think I still have a lot of space?"
"Now, there are only three slots left that can be used."
Now, everyone was troubled.
They had spent most of the day here, and there was still a day and a half to squat in the mine.
Could it be that they had to teleport back to Teyvat to store things now?
But...
That would not only waste time but also spoil everyone's mood.
For a moment, everyone was worried, not noticing Jiang Xuan's composed demeanor.
He was waiting, waiting for them to think of the most suitable way to compress space.
Ningguang considered various methods.
Things like discarding some materials, placing some chests on the spot, and then transporting them back when they returned.
She even thought about giving up and transporting the ores directly back to Teyvat.
But suddenly, Ningguang saw the glittering Gold Blocks in her backpack.
"Gold Blocks?!"
Ningguang's eyes lit up, and she couldn't help but exclaim.
This made everyone look over.
Ningguang's tone was slightly joyful.
"I have a way! Most of the ores we have can actually be crafted into higher-tier items."
"For example, Coal can be crafted into Coal Blocks, Iron Ingots into Iron Blocks, Redstone Dust into Redstone Blocks..."
"If we craft all these materials, wouldn't we have a lot of space again?"
"When we go out and need these materials, we can still put Iron Blocks and the like into a Crafting Table and break them down into their original Iron Ingots!"
These words made everyone suddenly realize.
Keqing even angrily slapped her palm.
"I can't believe I didn't think of that... Jiang Xuan mentioned it before!"
Keqing was a little displeased with herself; she and Ganyu were the first to explore the MC world with Jiang Xuan.
How was it that Ningguang seemed more familiar with this world than she was now?
Keqing cheered herself up, deciding that after returning, she would take time to learn about the unique features of this world from Jiang Xuan.
At the very least...
As the esteemed Yuheng, she shouldn't be reduced to just mining according to Jiang Xuan's instructions, right?
Jiang Xuan didn't notice how much Keqing had thought in such a short time. He was just happy that Ningguang had figured out how to use the unique features of the MC world to solve the problem so quickly.
Jiang Xuan felt very happy.
This meant that Ningguang was rapidly absorbing knowledge and quickly getting familiar with everything in this world.
After a while, Jiang Xuan felt that Ningguang would definitely become a good helper to ease his burden.
Clapping his hands, Jiang Xuan smiled:
"Since we have a solution, everyone, let's start crafting and compress our space as much as possible."
"You can throw away Cobblestone if you need to; it's everywhere, so we can just gather it anytime."
"We'll free up more space later so we don't have to make so many trips back to Teyvat."
"And then..."
Jiang Xuan paused, then turned to look at the deep, dark mine shaft stretching into the distance.
"We're going to find Diamonds!"
...
As evening approached Liyue Harbor, more small vendors appeared on the streets, and the hawking became more dense and boisterous.
On both sides of the main street of Liyue Harbor, the scarlet wooden pavilions, teahouses, and opera theaters were also open for business.
The servants at the entrances were ready to welcome guests.
In another half an hour, the official closing time for Liyue Harbor would arrive.
After that...
It would be the entertainment time for the people of Liyue who had worked hard all day.
That would be the prime time for these shops to make money.
Yunhan Opera Troupe, as the largest cultural and entertainment company in Liyue, gained immense popularity across the land thanks to its leading lady and owner, Yun Jin.
Of course, it was rumored in Liyue Harbor's gossip that there was a mysterious big boss behind the Yunhan Opera Troupe.
As for who the big boss of the Yunhan Opera Troupe was...
Aside from the Jade Chamber in the sky, virtually no one else had the power or deserved Yun Jin's favor.
The people of Liyue understood this.
In Liyue!
Any monopolistic business, or a business that grew to a very large scale, had to be connected with Ningguang.
Because...
Ningguang was the true monopolistic magnate of Liyue.
With power in one hand and money in the other, such an existence, in Jiang Xuan's previous life, would be called a national-level economist...
The Yunhan Opera Troupe didn't need to advertise to attract customers; Yunhan Opera Troupe, and its Ms. Yun Jin, was itself the biggest living signboard in Liyue Harbor.
Just like Barbara in Mondstadt, Nilou in Sumeru, and Miss Hina in Inazuma...
Uh... something strange got in there. 557
But precisely because of this, while other teahouses had servants touting for business at their entrances, the Yunhan Opera Troupe had burly private bodyguards at its entrance.
These people were excellent at maintaining order, and basically, no one dared to cause trouble at the Yunhan Opera Troupe...
"Yun Jin! Yun Jin! I'm here!"
A clear, girlish shout made the drowsy bodyguards at the entrance snap to attention, each flexing their muscles, eager to see who dared to be so bold.
They knew that their boss, in all of Liyue Harbor, even the exalted Tianquan, was referred to as Ms. Yun.
Now someone was shouting loudly at the Yunhan Opera Troupe, even calling their boss by her first name.
Of course, the bodyguards had to show their loyalty.
Anyone who came to Liyue Harbor would generally know that the Yunhan Opera Troupe was connected to the Tianquan, so naturally, it was very safe there.
These bodyguards, earning wages higher than the Liyue average, had little to do each day.
Although they knew this was due to their boss's kindness, the people of Liyue absolutely wouldn't allow themselves to reap without labor.
Now was the time to show their presence!
The four bodyguards exchanged glances, rolled up their sleeves, and were about to step forward to block the newcomer.
But when they clearly saw the person's appearance, all four instantly froze, their expressions extremely comical.
"Yo! Good afternoon, is Yun Jin inside?"
The newcomer wore a dark, cloud-patterned long gown, a solemn and dignified outfit, yet it gained a touch of playfulness from the girl's fair legs and lively plum-blossom eyes.
She wore a Qiankun Tai Gua hat, with the well-known Wangsheng Funeral Parlor emblem on the front, and an unfading plum blossom tucked into one side of the brim.
Hands on her hips, she stood before them.
She was a cheerful girl who, at first glance, would make people feel cute and lively.
Aside from her somewhat regrettable figure, her face was absolutely top-tier in this world.
The type that would instantly make people feel good about her.
However, the four bodyguards couldn't feel any good will at all.
Because standing right in front of them...
Was the universally shunned "dark" industry leader of Liyue, one who walked with death, and even favored promoting coffins and funerals: the 77th Director of the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor.
Hu Tao!
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