In Teyvat, it all begins with rescuing the grass god.

Farusian was alright; her teaching process wasn't too strict, but what she taught was rather dry. Moreover, she hadn't fully adapted to modern Sumeru, so there was a deep generation gap between her and Cole, and Cole often couldn't understand what she was saying.

Adbay is a typical example of the oppressive teaching style of the Faculty. He was able to restrain himself a bit before because of the Demon Scale disease and Rhodes' warning, but now that Cole's Demon Scale disease is cured, he has started to have ideas again.

Although Rod hasn't been back to Aru Village for a long time, he still knows exactly what Cole's situation is.

So when Farusan suggested taking Cole to the new oasis, he simply said, "Cole is with me."

Anyway.

He was nominally Cole's teacher.

Yes, that's right.

Although Farusan and Adbay had been teaching Cole, the only person Cole had ever called "teacher" was Rhodes.

Ironically, the most irresponsible person was Rod.

Not counting when Cole first moved in.

Since formally becoming an apprentice.

Rhodes taught her for less than two months at most.

It's really unworthy of the title of teacher.

Rhodes's current thoughts are simple.

Since I'll be staying in the new oasis for a while anyway, I might as well make up for what I owed Cole.

Regarding Rhodes's answer.

Farusan frowned slightly in displeasure, but did not offer any opinion.

Rhodes was, after all, a full-fledged monk of the Order of the Church, and a monk of both schools, so he was qualified to teach students.

"Give me some time then."

These were the last words Farusan left before she departed.

She had just left.

Ke Lai, who had been eavesdropping outside the door for a long time, quickly slipped inside.

"Teacher Rod~~"

Having not seen Rhodes for a long time, she rushed over and threw herself into his arms, sobbing softly, unwilling to let go for a long time.

"OK OK."

"Look, your clothes are all wet."

Rod laughed, patted Cole's head, and asked softly, "Did you suffer while I was away?"

"No."

Cole wiped away her tears and shook her head vigorously: "That's right, that's right."

"It's because Senior Farusan and Adbay are always pushing you to study, right?"

Rod picked up where Cole left off, omitting all the things she dared not say.

No matter how mature one's personality is.

Given her age and experience, Cole is still just a child.

Thinking back to when Cole was learning to read with me

At that time, she was still learning kindergarten courses, and the enlightenment books she came into contact with later were all smuggled fairy tale books.

In Rhodes' opinion.

The life that Ke Lai is better suited for now is one with a relatively relaxed academic schedule and the play and entertainment time that children should have.

"Come on, look at the gift I brought you."

Rhodes didn't make any promises, but instead brought Cole to see the gift he had prepared.

I was in such a rush when I went back to the village last time that I didn't even have time to see Cole.

Not to mention giving the gifts he bought in Mondstadt and Liyue to Korai.

"These are Mondstadt storybooks. Didn't you really like that book, 'The Melancholy of Vera,' last time? I bought you the whole set."

"Look at this. This is a gift from my senior sister Lisa. She doesn't like people calling her too old. If you ever have the chance to see her, remember to call her Sister Lisa. Don't worry about seniority; calling her 'sister' is always fine."

"This collection of poems was given to you by a poet. Who is he? He's a friend of mine, you know. Why do I say 'friends'? Well, you're still young. Don't pry into adult matters."

"This apple liqueur is a specialty of the Mondstadt Dawn Winery. It's not wine, but it's a drink for you. The owner of the Dawn Winery gave it to me. Remember to chill it before drinking; it will taste even better."

"this."

After looking through most of them, Rod solemnly took out a sky-blue crystal.

It was the same one that the high priest had given him.

This is also a solvent for strange dreams.

This is the West Wind Sword Technique that Qin gave him.

Rhodes never used it; he was just waiting to give it to Cole when he got back.

West Wind Sword Technique is very powerful.

no doubt.

Just look at how Qin was able to temporarily suppress the scattered soldiers simply by relying on her superb swordsmanship and the sharpness of the Wind Eagle Sword.

At least in Rhodes's opinion, there must be something special about this swordsmanship that has been passed down by the Knights of Favonius for hundreds of years.

It's just that having things is one thing.

After receiving the inheritance from the descendants of the Sunfire, Rhodes's desire for the West Wind Sword Technique was not actually that strong.

His original intention was to give this sword technique to Dixia.

But Desia still prefers the greatsword.

If she were to learn this kind of light and agile one-handed swordsmanship, she might actually find herself extremely uncomfortable.

Without much hesitation, Rhodes decided to give the sword technique to Cole to practice.

He had even chosen the weapons for Cole.

It was the Blazing Sun Sword that the High Priest had given him.

Rhodes is currently accustomed to using the weapon he obtained through the Holy Ritual, and his need for ordinary weapons is not that high, so giving it to Cole for self-defense is just right.

The usage tips and precautions for Yimeng solvent have been explained.

Rhodes personally stood by her side, watching as Cole absorbed the memories from the dream medium until she woke up.

However, Dream Solvent is not bottled knowledge; what is sealed here are memories. Users view these memories and then learn from them. It is not like bottled knowledge, which is directly engraved in the mind and cannot be forgotten even if one wants to.

Therefore, after waking up, Cole could only be considered to have learned the West Wind Sword Technique; he was still far from mastering it.

in the following time.

Rod then went to find Kavi and some of the more distinct factions in the village, inviting them one by one to develop the new oasis.

Get rid of these people.

He also found the contact Dolly had left in the village and left a note saying, "The Grass God is about to open up a new oasis, at which time a large amount of wasteland will be turned into fertile fields." Then he went to the next businessman who invested in the village and left the message about the new oasis in the same way.

Businessmen have a very keen sense of smell.

Rhodes believed they wouldn't miss the opportunity to open up a new oasis.

Do these things as quickly as possible.

Rod and Nasita, who had been visiting the village, set off for the old site of the Tanit tribe.

At their speed.

We set off in the morning and arrived at our destination before noon.

Candice needs more time to complete the preparations.

Rhodes and Narcida couldn't just sit there like fools.

It's unclear whether it was the shock of the Tanit tribe's annihilation or the striking presence of the Red King's descendant emblem left behind by Candice.

In short.

So much time has passed.

This land, which is one of the best in the entire desert in terms of its lush vegetation and abundant water, has not been occupied by any tribe or mercenary group.

It is truly amazing.

But that’s fine too.

This saved Rhodes time from having to send people away.

After looking around with Nasita for a while...

They selected a good location that could radiate influence to the surrounding area.

Planting the source of an oasis is simple.

Simply dig up the soil and plant the source of the oasis.

The instant the soil was covered.

The endless grass elemental power spread in all directions like a tide.

No water required.

No new grass elemental power is needed.

The grass elemental power from the primordial grass dragon king began to transform the land on its own, stimulating the growth of grass seeds hidden underground. In the wave of grass elemental power, the yellow sand gradually turned green, and the green area continued to expand, spreading outward at lightning speed.

This change took a full day.

The transformation of the yellow sand into an oasis only came to a halt when the wave of grass element completely subsided.

"It's almost as big as Mount Sumeru."

Touching the fertile soil beneath his feet, which was vastly different from before, Rhodes sighed, then smashed the flowerpot containing the Great Tree King and planted the budding Patisha Orchid next to the Source of the Oasis.