Everyone watched as Hu Tao's expression, which had initially been casual with a hint of excitement, stiffened.
She wasn't afraid of death, she wasn't afraid of corpses.
In fact, Hu Tao had frequented many dangerous places, and she would collect the bodies of adventurers who died there for free.
Gruesome scenes were plentiful.
But Hu Tao never expected Jiang Xuan to be even bolder than her!
No!
This was already beyond the law!
Using human bones to feed and tame wolves…
Wouldn't that make the wolf pack develop a deep-seated craving for human flesh?
Moreover…
Hu Tao took a deep breath, looking at Jiang Xuan with a somewhat serious expression.
"Jiang Xuan, do you know how many years in prison you'd get under Liyue law for desecrating a corpse?"
"…"
Jiang Xuan found it amusing and shook his head.
"It's not that exaggerated. These are the bones of those skeleton whiteys, not humans."
"You mean those archer skeletons?"
Hu Tao pursed her lips, wanting to say something, but in the end, she remained silent.
She didn't drop the bones in her hand, though.
This surprised everyone, as even Xiao and Zhongli kept their distance from such things.
Could it be that Hu Tao had truly grown accustomed to life and death, accepting even this so quickly?
"Director Hu, as the current director of the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor, don't you feel anything about this situation?"
Keqing asked, puzzled, and Hu Tao casually pouted.
"Originally, I was a little disgusted, but…"
"Although I inherit the will of the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor to uphold the rules between the living and the dead."
"Life and death are inherently a journey no one can ever fully comprehend, full of uncertainties."
"Each world has its own view of life and death. This director respects the cycle of reincarnation, and therefore must respect the laws of life and death promoted by that world."
"I think, since Jiang Xuan doesn't care and is confident, why should this director interfere?"
"Ultimately, this director cannot impose the restrictions promoted by the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor on other worlds."
At this, everyone was quite moved by Hu Tao's open-mindedness.
But to their surprise, Hu Tao then excitedly added:
"Of course! Most importantly! This director really, really wants a wolf as a guard. It's super cool!"
"…"
Everyone smiled helplessly, but they had to admit, Hu Tao had taught them a lesson.
This wasn't Teyvat, so they couldn't expect Teyvat's ethics and morals to apply here.
The fundamental laws of these two worlds were different, so why quibble over such things?
They were here to cooperate with Jiang Xuan to develop this new world, to find a brighter future for Liyue.
Given that, why should they use Teyvat's ethics and laws to restrict Jiang Xuan's world?
Even Zhongli secretly sighed.
He had lived for over six thousand years, and he had arrived here days before Hu Tao.
Yet, he was not as at peace as Hu Tao.
Walking through life and death… it truly does lead to a sublimation of the soul…
At this moment, everyone suddenly found themselves able to accept the bones.
They also completely acknowledged that the people of this world were a different species from them.
Once they understood this, their hearts burned with enthusiasm for the uses of the bones.
Aside from anything else, bone meal alone would relieve Liyue of all its food worries.
Keqing had already begun to re-plan the Guili Plains.
She no longer intended to build a city there.
With the convenience of creating land from the sea using magma and water, Liyue Harbor could be expanded significantly.
By then, the housing problem could be solved.
The Guili Plains…
Could then be filled with Minecraft soil to plant crops or serve as a gathering place for other Minecraft resources.
Hmm…
The Guili Plains, due to the Archon War, specifically Guizhong…
In short, the Guili Plains had been ravaged by the sea and was no longer suitable for cultivation.
But filling it with Minecraft soil would solve that.
Lost in thought, Keqing lowered her gaze and delved into a longer-term plan.
Of course, Jiang Xuan naturally didn't know that they had come to terms with things so quickly.
Otherwise, he would truly marvel at the correctness of his decision to bring Hu Tao into Minecraft.
Among this group, there was Zhongli, who had lived for over six thousand years.
There was Xiao, who had fought his entire life, and the Qixing, who held the pinnacle of power.
But…
None of them were as open-minded as Hu Tao.
It had nothing to do with status or experience.
It was simply that Hu Tao had experienced life and death with her grandfather since childhood, and then taken over the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor, engraving the solemnity of life and death into her very bones.
She was the best at seeing the essence of the world.
Aside from life and death, everything else was trivial…
"Mr. Jiang Xuan, do you have a plan?"
Xiao took out his shield and trident, asking in a low voice.
"Do you need me to attract the wolf pack's attention?"
Jiang Xuan raised an eyebrow, somewhat helplessly saying:
"Don't be so impulsive! Even if your combat power is strong, the laws of this world are different. A wolf pack of this size could tear you to shreds in minutes."
Xiao fell silent, but he didn't refute.
Earlier, fighting four zombies in the mine, he almost didn't react fast enough and was nearly beaten to death.
"Make good use of the unique features of the world you've mastered! Remember what I told you yesterday!"
Jiang Xuan instructed, then pointed to the Qianyan soldier who had returned to the base and was communicating with others.
"Later, the Qianyan soldiers and miners will come from the inside, and we will come from the outside, building blocks downwards in the air to surround the wolf pack."
"Then we can divide and conquer, taming all these wolves, understand?"
Upon hearing this, everyone suddenly realized.
After all, they still hadn't grasped the division and unification of Teyvat's and Minecraft's laws.
Time was still too short…
Everyone remained silent, quietly watching the base in the distance.
Until the Qianyan soldier waved, signaling that they were ready.
Jiang Xuan turned and nodded to the others.
"Go!"
At his command, the fence was opened, and dozens of people swarmed out. Jiang Xuan and his group also outflanked them from behind.
The wolf pack, which had been waiting for a long time, saw the food rushing out before their eyes.
They immediately charged forward, barking like dogs.
Hmm…
They were called a wolf pack, but they really did bark like dogs, which was quite a peculiar characteristic.
However, before the wolf pack could react, they saw the miners and Qianyan soldiers stacking blocks to stand in mid-air.
The wolves, whose aggro had already been drawn, naturally wouldn't flee dejectedly.
They just stood below the wooden pillars, barking furiously.
They didn't notice that behind them, Jiang Xuan and his group had already begun to enclose them with blocks.
The Qianyan soldiers and miners shouted, trying to attract the wolf pack's attention. Although this had little effect, they were at least systematically building blocks.
This cleared area quickly became the rudimentary shape of a monster-trapping arena under the miners' careful stacking.
There were enough people, and everyone had built many things before, so at least stacking blocks was familiar.
In less than three minutes, the wolf pack was tightly enclosed.
The ferocious wolf pack, which had been so aggressive just moments ago, now scurried around aimlessly within the block enclosure like headless flies.
Immediately, the Qianyan soldiers and miners erupted in cheers.
Many even seemed to think that since falling wouldn't kill them, they planned to jump down from the three-block height.
But they were scolded by Ningguang.
If these people had no fear of death, there would definitely be problems with mining later.
Not long after, everyone reunited, looking at the ragged and disheveled miners before them.
Though each of them was covered in blood, they were incredibly energetic, as if they had just taken a blood bath.
Ningguang and Keqing couldn't help but look displeased.
Even disregarding Zhongli's identity, Xiao and Cloud Retainer were right there watching.
Were these guys really so unruly?
The miners and Qianyan soldiers stood in an orderly line, and Ningguang opened her mouth, then said coldly after a long pause:
"For now, everything is focused on building the base, but I'm keeping track of all your mistakes. When we go back, everyone will write a self-criticism!"
The previously boisterous miners instantly bowed their heads and fell silent.
"Disperse! One team continues felling trees to build the base, and another team uses the crafting tables to craft tools!"
The next moment, these miners scattered like birds.
Ningguang's authority was still very strong.
What's more, they knew they had behaved poorly and presented a messy image to the Adepti.
But they had no complaints, and some even felt touched.
After all, their leader was also concerned about their safety!
"Qianyan Army Captain, stay!"
Jiang Xuan suddenly said, and the Qianyan soldier who had gone to relay the message stepped forward, standing ramrod straight.
His appearance was the cleanest among the group.
"Don't be nervous, what's your name?"
Jiang Xuan smiled and patted his shoulder. The man responded loudly:
"Lord Jiang Xuan! My subordinate's name is Da Shi!"
"Uh…"
Jiang Xuan paused, then forced a smile:
"What a simple and straightforward name. Never mind…"
Handing him half a stack of bones, Jiang Xuan surveyed the wolf pack.
There were roughly eighteen of them in total.
This could indeed be called a large wolf pack.
"Later, use the bones to tame eight wolves. These wolves will stay at the base and be responsible for your safety."
"Feed them some meat every day, and don't let anyone attack them, otherwise the wolves will become untamed and attack. Understand?"
Such was the characteristic of wolf packs: once tamed, they would follow the person who gave them bones.
Beyond that, other characteristics could be explained in advance without issue.
Da Shi nodded resolutely.
"This subordinate understands!"
Then, Jiang Xuan turned and said:
"Hu Tao will tame two, I plan to tame four for guarding, and the rest you can divide among yourselves."
Ningguang and the others were also quite interested in these wolves.
After all…
Being able to bite through a Qianyan soldier's standard armor, these wolves, if brought to Teyvat (excluding the influence of elemental power), could at least contend with Hilichurl Brutes.
They were very powerful combat units.
Jiang Xuan didn't care how Ningguang and the others divided them.
He walked to the edge of the stone enclosure and climbed onto the stacked blocks.
After observing for a moment, he began building blocks inward to separate the wolf pack.
Soon, he isolated one wolf from the pack.
He nodded to Da Shi below.
The latter understood, directly dismantled the blocking wooden blocks, and picked up a bone to begin taming.
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