Five minutes ago.
The Millelith and miners were still a bit confused.
They didn't understand why Jiang Xuan called these blocks, which dropped lit TNT, "Lucky Blocks."
But now, they understood.
Unlucky Blocks were for them.
And Lucky Blocks could only be called lucky in Ganyu's hands.
Three Lucky Blocks yielded a pile of diamonds and emeralds, and two enchanted iron tools.
Compared to Ganyu, they couldn't even be called unlucky; they were practically cursed.
The enchanted iron tools remained at the base, as with Lucky Blocks opened, these things wouldn't be hard to obtain in the future.
Miners also needed better tools for upgrades.
The diamonds were put away by Ganyu.
Gathering all the Millelith and miners, Jiang Xuan informed them about the important points regarding Lucky Blocks.
Don't open them alone at close range; it's best to have several people together.
Use remote bows and arrows to break open the Lucky Blocks.
This way, they could avoid explosions, and if any danger arose, others could help at any time.
However, for now, there were no more Lucky Blocks in their current area.
At least in the short term, they wouldn't need to open Lucky Blocks.
But in the long run, a large number of people would still be needed to open Lucky Blocks.
After all, no matter how good Ganyu's luck was, she was only one person.
Taking the resources from yesterday's attack statistics with them, the miners headed out to the mines again.
The day after tomorrow, when Jiang Xuan and the others went out to explore, this batch of miners would return to rotate with the next batch.
They had to gather more resources during these two days.
This time, due to attacks and other incidents, their resource acquisition was less than the previous team.
After dealing with the issues at the base, everyone returned to the manor villa.
They meticulously looked around and finally found two more Lucky Blocks on the sky island.
This time, Hu Tao insisted on trying her luck.
Anyway, they were going on a long trip in a few days, and there would be plenty of Lucky Blocks.
Jiang Xuan didn't let Ganyu continue to open Lucky Blocks.
He let Hu Tao and Zhongli each try.
The results were obvious.
The Lucky Blocks did not favor them.
Zhongli opened a pile of Rotten Flesh, while Hu Tao was even more direct, spawning six Zombies.
Fortunately, the sky hadn't completely darkened yet.
With a few arrows under the sunlight, the Zombies were dealt with.
But such a harvest still made Hu Tao very unhappy.
Ever since leaving the sky island, she had been sulking while Jiang Xuan repaired some Redstone contraptions.
After repairing the automatic iron smelter, Jiang Xuan turned and returned to everyone's side.
Seeing Hu Tao still somewhat disgruntled, Jiang Xuan chuckled and pinched her cheek.
"Alright, don't be mad. This is what normal Lucky Blocks are like; there's misfortune, and there's luck."
"Ganyu's luck can't be considered normal."
"Besides, there are Lucky Potions in Lucky Blocks. Once Ganyu opens one, and you drink it, you can also get good things."
"And, if we're being honest, you weren't that unlucky. At least you didn't open any traps or powerful monsters!"
What's a piece of Rotten Flesh or a few Zombies?
Opening traps, that's real bad luck.
Involuntarily, Jiang Xuan thought of Teyvat's unluckiest king, the six-star true god Bennett.
If that kid were to open a Lucky Block...
The scene would definitely be explosive!
Hu Tao's expression softened considerably, but she still stuck out her tongue.
"This Director knows I can't compare my luck to Ganyu's!"
"But why is my luck so bad? At the very least, I should've gotten something edible, right?"
Jiang Xuan smiled and shook his head.
"Tomorrow morning, we'll plan out the manor villa. In the afternoon, we'll go out and look for Lucky Blocks near the base and the manor villa."
"Before we leave, we'll open all the Lucky Blocks."
"Also, I need to make some Firework Rockets. With the Lucky Blocks opened and Ganyu's luck, we'll soon get Elytra."
"I should have told you all, right?"
Glancing at the somewhat bewildered crowd, Jiang Xuan spread his hands.
"Oops, I guess I forgot."
"Elytra are similar to Wind Gliders, but unlike Wind Gliders, with Elytra on your back, releasing Firework Rockets allows you to fly with them."
"All in all..."
Jiang Xuan stretched, watching as the sky gradually darkened.
"Let's call it a day. We'll come back tomorrow, finish organizing things here, and then we're off on a spring outing!"
Everyone exchanged knowing smiles.
Without the Lucky Blocks, the main purpose of this trip would have been places like Pillager Outposts.
But...
With Lucky Blocks and Ganyu,
they wouldn't even need a farm to make Totems of Undying.
This trip, they would enjoy the scenery, explore the world, and find a resource-rich area to continue setting up mines for the miners.
Jiang Xuan didn't dare to stay too long.
If they waited any longer, Phantoms would definitely start spawning.
Ningguang and the others might have rested today.
But Jiang Xuan and Ganyu had been busy with important matters and had worked hard all day.
If Phantoms started spawning, it would be a laughing matter.
Opening the Dual-Passage Door, everyone returned to Teyvat.
Ningguang and the others did not linger; they had a long journey ahead, and Liyue matters needed to be arranged as quickly as possible.
Moreover, Keqing had just returned, and Ningguang still needed to explain the development of the MC world to Keqing tonight.
Before long, everyone bid farewell and departed.
Nahida looked at Jiang Xuan and then at Ganyu with a pained expression, then huffed as if in a pout.
Unhappily, she returned to her room.
Jiang Xuan stretched, implying,
"Oh dear... my room doesn't seem to be repaired yet. Am I to sleep on the streets tonight?"
Ganyu chuckled, blushing.
"Then... Jiang Xuan, would you like to rest in my room?"
"This is Ganyu's invitation, you know!"
Jiang Xuan took Ganyu's hand, hinting,
"Now is not the time to rest. How about we do something else interesting?"
Ganyu lowered her head, not answering.
But no answer was the best answer.
Jiang Xuan picked up Ganyu and quickly ran back to her room.
After all, both of them had just tasted something new; they wouldn't settle down anytime soon.
In Liyue Harbor, as the streetlights came on, Liyueans were beginning to enjoy their nightlife.
Meanwhile, Jiang Xuan had already begun his pre-sleep exercise.
A trip to the Nether had certainly disrupted his routine.
...
Mondstadt.
Angel's Share tavern.
Logically, shortly after sunset, Angel's Share tavern should have been bustling with customers.
But today, it had closed early.
In the shadows outside, there seemed to be many members of the underground intelligence organization guarding the door.
This was clearly the work of the righteous Diluc Ragnvindr, who held many positions.
Inside the tavern, a bard dressed in green was happily guzzling expensive wine.
In contrast, Jean, the Acting Grand Master of the Knights, and the others beside him all looked worried.
Especially Diluc, whose face was so gloomy it looked like it could drip water.
After a long moment, as if the atmosphere was too heavy, Paimon, floating beside Lumine, put her hands on her hips.
"Hey! Bard! With such a big thing happening, how can you still drink so happily?"
"Ehe?"
Venti, slightly tipsy, turned his head, held up his wine bottle, and said with a smile,
"When the sky falls, life still goes on, doesn't it?"
"The free wind never stops blowing because of setbacks, you know."
"Look at the people of Mondstadt outside the window; even trapped in the Dragon Storm, aren't they still enjoying their daily lives?"
"Little Paimon still doesn't understand the true meaning of freedom, and besides..."
Glancing mischievously at Diluc, Venti lowered his voice,
"It's not often that Master Diluc feels guilty enough to let me drink my fill. Wasting such a good opportunity would be struck by lightning, you know!"
Diluc glanced at Venti and said coldly,
"You can speak normally. This was my mistake to begin with. I haven't reached such a fragile stage where I need others to consider my feelings."
"Ehe!"
Venti smiled ambiguously and turned his head to shout,
"Mr. Charles! Did you hear that! Your master told you to bring me a few more bottles of good wine!"
"I want Dandelion Wine that costs a million Mora a bottle!"
Charles's mouth twitched, but he still bowed stiffly and walked upstairs.
"In fact, this isn't Senior Diluc's problem either."
Jean, also looking unwell, sighed and said softly,
"It happened so suddenly; none of us expected that an Abyss Mage was hiding behind Sir Dvalin..."
"That wasn't hiding, you know."
Venti put down his wine glass, pretending to casually glance at the bewildered Lumine, and said lightly,
"That Abyss Mage came out of an Abyss Portal. They targeted Dvalin, so..."
"Even if you stopped it, a second, and a third Abyss Mage would appear."
"But that doesn't mean the damage to the Skyward Lyre has nothing to do with us."
Diluc said in a low voice.
Venti blinked.
"I don't mind Master Diluc taking responsibility for the damage to the Skyward Lyre, you know!"
"..."
"In any case..."
Diluc composed himself and said softly,
"The underground intelligence organization has started investigating. Soon, we'll get more detailed information."
"By then..."
Diluc's Vision flickered slightly, his eyes flashing with cold light.
The atmosphere became heavy again. After a while, Jean changed the subject.
"Mondstadt can't be stayed in any longer. The Fatui seem to have noticed us, and that Harbinger is still stationed at the Goth Grand Hotel."
"Many of our actions are inconvenient. Tomorrow morning, before their shift change, we'll leave Mondstadt together and go to Dawn Winery."
Saying this only made Diluc even more annoyed.
He scoffed.
"Ultimately, it's still the Knights of Favonius's problem! In our own nation, our own city, we still have to hide from the Fatui?"
"How ridiculous..."
His tone was full of sarcasm, but there was also a hint of sorrow.
Jean also looked a little dejected, but she pursed her lips and defended the Knights of Favonius somewhat.
"The Knights of Favonius have been working very hard. Lisa has been holding the fort these days, keeping that Harbinger in check."
"Hmph..."
Diluc pouted. He had no complaints about the Purple Rose Witch.
Although she always seemed lazy and listless, in Diluc's mind, she was more reliable than the entire Knights of Favonius.
Including the Grand Master on an Expedition and his sworn brother.
However, Lisa's physical condition was no secret to Jean and Diluc.
They couldn't demand that Lisa, with her health issues, continue to hold back a Harbinger.
"Ultimately, it's Lisa alone bearing the burden. I haven't seen the Knights of Favonius take any effective containment measures!"
Diluc implied a warning.
"Look at Liyue! They also have a Harbinger and Fatui stationed there."
"The Liyue Qixing and Tianquan Ningguang have been particularly targeting the Fatui recently."
"The Northland Bank is audited by the Liyue Qixing every three days, and all the Fatui have been suppressed and forced to retreat."
"That's how the Knights of Favonius should be!"
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