In Sumeru, pretend to be a scholar!

"Haha, helping lost souls in the rainforest is our job, isn't it?" Amir laughed. "Then let's deal with these three mushroom beasts first."

He pointed to the three dead mushroom beasts, or more accurately, fungus beasts.

Having confirmed his location, Wang Yan also recognized the three demonic creatures in front of him.

A planktonic aquatic fungus.

No wonder it looked familiar at first glance.

This is the cutest monster in the game, according to players.

Unfortunately, in reality, while this guy still has some cuteness, he's nowhere near as adorable as he is in the game.

"This is just the one you killed, Wang Yan. These spores are yours."

Amir searched the body of the mushroom beast that Wang Yan had killed for a while, then pulled out a small handful of powder: "You shouldn't have any mushroom beasts in Liyue, right? This spore powder is an alchemy material, and it's also the seed for mushroom beast reproduction. If this handful of spores matures, it can give birth to a new mushroom beast colony, so it has to be disposed of."

The so-called "disposing of" means that after killing the mushroom beast, you collect its spores and either destroy or sell them, but you can't leave them in the same place.

Amir explained that this is because fungi reproduce very quickly, so rangers have to curb the expansion of their populations.

Although it wasn't mentioned in the game, Wang Yan nodded in agreement.

Fungus are typical spore-based life forms. If left unchecked, the entire rainforest will soon be overrun with fungus.

After giving the spore powder to Wang Yan, the two forest rangers went to the mushroom they had killed and also retrieved its spore powder.

"These are all newly born mushroom beasts, with little spore powder and average quality. I estimate they'll only sell for ten or twenty Mora." Amir shook his head, not very satisfied.

Iraz was quite satisfied: "Alright, that's enough for a good meal."

Wang Yan listened, his eyes flickering slightly.

It seems that the economic system in real Teyvat has not expanded to the exaggerated extent depicted in the game.

However, the fact that one serving of spore powder could only afford one good meal still made Wang Yan somewhat anxious.

But he quickly suppressed his anxiety.

"I was once a semi-expert in archetypes, surely I can make it in Teyvat? Even if I can't defeat the Archmage, I can at least make some money and become a wealthy man in Liyue!"

Thinking to himself, Wang Yan saw Amir waving: "Let's go, Brother Wang Yan, hurry up and catch up."

"Okay, they're here." Wang Yan quickly walked towards the two of them.

...

With two forest rangers by his side, Wang Yan felt much more comfortable.

Perhaps to accommodate Wang Yan, an outsider, the two forest rangers took familiar routes. Not only were there no messy vines or thorns, but the path under their feet felt more solid.

Along the way, the two forest rangers didn't neglect Wang Yan, reminding him from time to time to "be careful."

Wang Yan also took the opportunity to inquire about a lot of information.

Amir and Iraz are both locals from Huacheng Guo. Unlike other villagers who run fruit and spice businesses in the rainforest, the two have loved exploring the rainforest since they were young and later joined the ranks of forest rangers.

Although they don't have a formal position, they can still receive a salary from the Education Bureau.

Combined with the occasional harvest in the rainforest, they can make a living and accumulate some savings.

During their conversation, the two also mentioned their superior, the forester Tinari.

This familiar name also helped Wang Yan to roughly confirm a more accurate time point.

This was at least by the time when Tinari had already become a forest ranger.

They walked and talked along the way, with Wang Yan listening most of the time and only occasionally asking questions.

With his support, the two forest rangers got quite into the conversation.

After finishing a conversation about the recent price increase of spices, Wang Yan casually asked, "Have either of you brothers heard of the Traveler?"

"The Traveler? Of course, we've not only heard of her, we've met her. She came through the tunnel just like you," Amir chimed in. "What? Brother Wang Yan, are you also a friend of the Traveler?"

I know them, but they may not know me.

Wang Yan smiled and nodded directly: "I saw you in Liyue, but I haven't heard from you for a while."

To determine the exact time in Teyvat, simply observe what the traveler is doing.

I've been chatting with the two forest rangers for so long, acting as their straight man for ages, all just to ask this question.

"Then you must be quite ignorant. I heard, well, I can't guarantee it's true, but I heard it from a scholar from the Council of the Church. I heard that the traveler did something really big in Nodcale, and even the Moon Goddess of Nodcale appeared to him!"

Amir said mysteriously.

Wang Yan's expression froze.

What does it mean when the moon goddess of Nordkal appears?

Which version of the game did I travel to?

What about all those plot points I remember? Does it mean I have a good memory?

"Hmm? Brother Wang Yan, what's wrong?" Amir noticed something was off, perhaps because Wang Yan's expression was a bit out of control.

Wang Yan forced a smile and said, "Everyone is praising the traveler for becoming a hero, but I'm worried about the dangers he might encounter."

Amir was taken aback, then a hint of warmth appeared in his eyes as he looked at Wang Yan: "It seems you and the Traveler are true friends."

Only true friends will worry about you when you're feeling successful.

"Not really, we've only met twice." Wang Yan waved his hand, changing the subject, "By the way, I've heard that Sumeru is a land of knowledge, and in recent years, the Order Academy has gradually opened up. If someone like me could join the Order Academy?"

The advantage in terms of plot has been completely lost, so some of the previous ideas can no longer be implemented.

Although he claims to be from Liyue, it's unclear whether Liyue would recognize him.

If I could get a student status at the Academy of Education, it would be more convenient in the future.

Paimon was able to enroll, so... I should be able to too, right?

"Join the Order Academy?" Amir hesitated slightly, pondered for a moment, and then carefully spoke, "Although Lord Grass God has widely promoted education and doesn't set any other thresholds for entering the Order Academy, to join, one must at least be a scholar with some achievements, or receive the Order Academy's education from a young age..."

He explained in detail.

Currently, the Order of the Fathers, under the management of the Little Lucky Grass King, is not as hierarchically closed as it was under the former management of the Great Sage Azhar.

In theory, there are two ways to join the Order of the Fathers.

One possibility is that you did not grow up within the Order of the Fathers system, but you do have knowledge. In that case, if you apply to join the Order of the Fathers or apply to be an exchange scholar, the Order of the Fathers will generally agree.

Another type is the children of the rainforest and desert, who grow up under the educational system of the Order of the Fathers and naturally become scholars of the Order of the Fathers when they grow up. Of course, some fail the exams and are eventually eliminated.

"So, Brother Wang Yan, at your age, you'll need to be quite capable to join the Order Academy."

After Amir finished speaking, Iraz hesitated for a moment and then said, "You are a friend of the traveler. If you have the ability but are not very confident, you can try to find the Grand Ranger."

It means that if you have no ability at all, then don't even think about it.

The two had phrased it very tactfully, and Wang Yan could understand what they meant, so he smiled and nodded: "Hmm, let me think about it."

"Haha, that's good. Let's go, speed up, our camp is just ahead," Amir laughed.