I'm in the Teyvat running group

Although it is very expensive, the cost of a single space teleportation is in the millions of Mora, and most of them require the use of specially built space teleportation arrays. Therefore, most of the transportation of goods still relies on caravans. However, the amazing thing about the artifact is that this huge transportation demand has been successfully absorbed. Why?

Because of the storage bags, although the carrying capacity of the small storage bags is limited and transporting a large amount of goods would cause overloading and also incur costs, it has increased the average transport volume of the caravan by about twenty times. The training of a large number of spellcasters has also provided a large amount of materials for the manufacture of storage bags, which is a pretty good cycle.

Yunxiu organized the information and gave generous rewards based on the amount of information provided. Then she went out and found a restaurant to wait for Laila and Farusan.

Soon, the two arrived together. Farusan was not much different from when they last met, but her strength had improved a lot. She had reached the point of retrieving six Destiny Stars, and was only one step away from the level of Genshin Impact. Laira was even stronger. Not only had she crossed the threshold of Genshin Impact, but she had also crossed it with the strength of five Rainbow Destiny Stars. She was undoubtedly a legendary talent.

She did indeed possess many chain-like elements related to spirit suppression...

Laiira's attire was almost entirely related to the spirit-suppressing ritual, and Yunxiu could sense the power contained in her eyes.

Those were indeed amber eyes, reminiscent of angels, almost clearly indicating that the person was a descendant of a spirit medium.

"Immortal Yun...Yunxiu? Or what should I call him?" Farusan scratched her head, unsure how to respond, and said, "You've become so much stronger than before, I wouldn't dare to be disrespectful in front of you..."

"It's fine as before. Let's get down to business first..." Yunxiu quickly recounted everything that was currently happening, emphasizing the information about the ruins and the Flower Goddess herself, before asking, "I wonder what your thoughts are when you hear about 'the chessboard of the gods'? Especially Laiira."

“Ah…me? I…I don’t know, but there’s a…familiar feeling.” Laira’s amber eyes blinked, seemingly completely unaware of these things, but she quickly seemed to remember something, taking a strange item from her backpack and handing it to Yunxiu: “This thing might be useful. When I heard you mention ‘Tuledura,’ I thought of this family heirloom…”

Yunxiu took it and saw that it was a peculiar statue that looked very similar to Nilu!

"This is……"

"It is said that this is the daughter of the Morning Star, the Flower Goddess..." Laiira seemed unaware of something, and said slowly and deliberately, "If you mean 'Spirit Suppressor,' then I don't actually know much about it. Although I've been researching this area, I don't really understand it. But if you mean the Flower Goddess, then in the records of Tuledura, this lady did indeed appear later."

“Tuledura is indeed very important to the Flower Goddess, so where exactly is this city-state now?” Yunxiu stroked the statue, but found nothing more strange, so she continued to ask, “If that’s the case, doesn’t that mean we have to find Tuledura to find the Flower Goddess?”

“Tuledura has been destroyed. Even if it were found, it would only be ruins. However…” Farusan suddenly spoke up, “I have searched through ancient texts and found that the only city-state that has truly survived to this day is perhaps the city of Gül, which may still have some remnants. As for where Tuledura is, many people speculate that it is somewhere between the Eternal Oasis and the Chessboard of the Gods. However, the Thousand Ravines Sandy Land where the Eternal Oasis is located is far too dangerous. Even powerful beings at the Familiar level may not be willing to explore it.”

"so……"

Yunxiu nodded, and the three fell into silence. The problem now was, even if they reached the vicinity of the God's Chessboard, how would they find Nilu and Qiliangliang?

In a place like the desert, searching with clues is not necessarily useful, which is the most absurd thing, because the desert may swallow everything at any time. Therefore, it is necessary to find a definite address. At that time, even if Yunxiu cannot see it, he can use great magic to directly and forcibly search all the surrounding locations and traces of biological reactions.

However, they have reached a dead end here. Neither Farusan, nor Laiila, nor Yunxiu have a definitive solution for their positioning.

“If that’s the case, could we try to enter the control room of the Crimson King’s Tomb…” Laiira suddenly said, “Although the underground ruins of the entire desert look fragmented, that’s only on the surface. Underground, they are all connected. The Crimson King’s Tomb is the core. As long as we enter the control room of the Crimson King’s Tomb, it is entirely possible to locate those people.”

“Yes! As for strength, Nel is quite strong, so keeping her life shouldn’t be a big problem.” Farusan also happily said, “As for how to find those strange things in the Crimson King’s Tomb, I heard there’s an ancient weapon called the Crimson Sand Tablet. This should be one of the keys to opening the Crimson King’s Tomb!”

Red sandstone slabs... Is this the prelude to the "Golden Dreamland" storyline?

However, speaking of Golden Dreamland, this was indeed one of Yunxiu's favorite storylines from her past life.

In the original story, the tale of the Golden Dreamland, combined with our exploration, made the Crimson King's Tomb and the desert among Yunxiu's favorite maps.

Jade, in particular, is Yunxiu's favorite NPC, almost without exception.

What kind of character is Jade?

She is wild and can roam the desert alone.

She was brave and fearless in the face of oppression and various threats from the Tanit tribe.

She acted decisively, choosing to slaughter her enemies when faced with Babel's grandmother and the Tanit tribe.

She was resilient and did not betray the one she loved despite the torment of the fools and the tribe.

I saw the desert with its endless yellow sand, the magnificent and vast Red King's Mausoleum, and the eternal oasis where time seems to stand still.

Having experienced betrayal, love, the separation of loved ones, and even killed her enemies, she still chose to leave the one she loved, wander the world, and become a desert leopard who never gives up and always walks on the edge of a knife, experiencing her passionate life.

Why did she leave the traveler? It was because she knew the traveler carried a heavy burden.

This is one of the reasons why she left the Traveler in the end, even after embracing him, only promising that the two of them could meet again on a better day.

Yunxiu still remembers that sentence vividly.

"I hope that next time we meet, it will be on a brighter, sunnier day. Jade says this to you."

"Jed turned and left. You see, Benben also emerged from the ruins of the camp and hurriedly followed in Jaed's footsteps."

Of course, we learn later in the story that Jade established a mercenary group, and the story ends here for the time being. It's probably too early to explore the rest of the story.

"So here's the problem: where are we going to get these 'Crimson Sandstone Tablets'?" Yunxiu tapped the table. "They're not going to just fall from the sky and hit me on the head, are they?"

Chapter 345 Crimson Key Appears at the Mausoleum Gate Amidst the Sandstorm

"Of course not, but I know who I can get information from!" Farusan said smugly, hands on her hips. "There's a black-hearted... well, she really is a black-hearted merchant in Sumeru. Although she's black-hearted, she still has some power. So even though she's black-hearted, many of us still have to buy her black-hearted things and get ripped off!"

Goodness... this unscrupulous businessman has really left a deep impression on you. You've used the word "unscrupulous" so many times in that sentence...

“Ah… I know, Senior Farusan is talking about Dolly, right? She once offered me a lot of high prices…” Laira touched her lips and said seriously, “But Dolly’s ability to find treasures is indeed very strong. As long as you are willing to pay the price, she can find almost anything.”

That's why I'm reluctant to deal with this merchant, especially since she knows I'm the one seeking the Red Sandstone Slabs. She'll definitely offer a very high price because she knows I'm one of the richest people in Teyvat...

"Alright, let's consider it a loss to avoid further trouble. Let's go find this merchant and see where she is now."

“Her? She’s a traveling merchant, of course she has branches everywhere. Let’s go and check out her branch in Luowanyi.”

“Even if we run into Dolly here, she’ll probably ask for an even higher price in an emergency. After all, an iron tree can’t bloom, and Dolly isn’t going to sell you something cheap,” Yunxiu said helplessly. “Do you think she’d give me a free pass just because I’m here?”

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"I'm not taking a single penny from this deal!" the short merchant said, sitting in a strange chair. "Wow, you don't think I, Dolly, am such a heartless person, do you? Even if I were in this situation, I would definitely help!"

"You might be able to fool a treasure-hunting group or those desert raiders with that line, but don't try to fool me." Yunxiu waved her hand and said, "Just tell me what you want, and I'll see if I can help you as quickly as possible. I'm really in a hurry right now. Or you can name a price, of course."

"Hey, sir, what do you take me for?"

"Should I just take it directly, or should I make a request and speak up myself?"

Yunxiu casually trembled, and a massive elemental power pressed down from all sides, quickly controlling the space within hundreds of meters. Even a mosquito was firmly imprisoned by his powerful magic. This was a terrifying power that neither Dolly nor Farusan had ever felt before. Only when they faced a god would they encounter such a powerful force!

But with a gentle laugh, all the pressure vanished instantly. Dolly's legs gave way, and she collapsed onto the deck chair, her entire back soaked in sweat. Even Farusan and Laira were drenched in cold sweat.

The oppressive force was ten times more terrifying than that of the Grand Disciplinary Officer, Seno—this was what Laiira thought.

"Immortal Yun... let's resolve this matter properly."

“It’s not that I don’t want to resolve this properly, but I know Dolly too well.” Yunxiu shook her head helplessly, looked at Dolly and smiled, “Of course I know she’s a good person, but her tendency to use playfulness to cover up her true feelings is really not appropriate at this time. At least I find it hard to accept. Just name your conditions, and I will evaluate them and find a way to agree. Our time is very valuable right now.”

“Then… I want to cooperate with your chamber of commerce… Is that alright? If you agree, I’ll immediately give you the information about the Red Sandstone Slab…” Dolly said cautiously, pointing her fingers together.

Yunxiu nodded, casually sent a message to Yanfei, and then gave Dolly the contact address and contact person. After Dolly somehow verified the authenticity of the message, the two completed the transaction.

“Alright… the deal is done. Do you know the Huma Yi family?” Dolly looked at Yunxiu’s expression and said seriously, “The Huma Yi family and the Xindi family have gradually merged in the last three hundred years. The Xindi family was once a group that possessed the Red Sandstone Tablet and many descendants of the Red King. They possessed many treasures from that era, including the Red Sandstone Tablet.”

“Cindy’s daughter, Jade, and Huma’s daughter, Dina Zede, grew up together. Jade is said to be the holder of the Red Sandstone Tablet in this generation and one of the current scholars of the Spiritualist School formed by the desert people. She happens to be working near Aru Village in the desert region recently. I can help you contact her.”

"Aru Village? Hasn't this become a bridgehead in the desert region now? Because of the Dead Zone, it's practically a military base." Farusan said in surprise, "Working here, but I don't remember either the Huma Yi family or the Xindi family having a tradition of military service, right?"

"Oh dear, who knows? This Miss Jade from the Cindy family is rumored to be a contender for the next Grand Disciplinary Officer. She's said to be among the top three in strength among the younger generation of the Order of the Church!" Dolly fiddled with her psychic terminal and the chair beneath her, then casually sent a few messages and said, "I've already told Miss Jade about this. She said she's just here buying supplies and will be here soon."

Yunxiu nodded and sat down at a random spot in Dolly's shop.

It's not surprising that Jade became a scholar of the Spiritualist School. Many of the desert people have sufficient spiritual talent, and Jade can even communicate with the robot Benben. Moreover, when Jade's father, Jeberlele, was in the Hall of Aru, he demonstrated quite good spiritual strength. Since the Grass God has taken these desert people into the Spiritualist School, he will naturally give them sufficient status.

It's not surprising that she's incredibly strong. In the original timeline, even without the Eye of God, Jade was able to defeat a large number of Fatui, let alone the current Jade.

The only problem is the competition for the next generation of Grand Disciplinary Officer. It's not that Yunxiu doesn't believe in Jiede's abilities, but mainly because, given Jiede's personality, she's really not very suitable to be a Grand Disciplinary Officer.

Because the duties of the Grand Disciplinarian are so serious, being a Grand Disciplinarian doesn't necessarily mean being a righteous villain. Often, it's best to act according to rules and regulations. For example, did Seno kill Hazard and the others who committed serious crimes in the original timeline? No, they were exiled after being judged by the Grass God.

Because she is strong enough, she needs to be restrained. At least in the previous timeline, Jade was not restrained at all. She was truly passionate and dared to love and hate. This may also be due to the influence of the spirit.

However, Dolly was right. Jade did arrive very quickly. In less than ten minutes, Jade came to Dolly carrying a large pile of things. In this life, she did not wear that strange eye patch, but instead had a pair of golden eyes. She was somewhat similar to Zhenling, but there were also many differences.

Moreover... her eyes have indeed softened a lot. Perhaps it's due to her upbringing. In this life, Jade has lost much of her sharpness, which may be one of the reasons why she was able to run for Grand Disciplinary Officer.

“Dolly, Farusan, Laira, and this Mr. Yunxiu… hello.” Jade nodded to them before speaking, “I heard from Dolly that this Mr. Yunxiu wants to obtain the ‘Red Sandstone Tablet’ from the Cindy family… My question is, what do you need it for?”

“I want to use it to lead us into the Crimson King’s Tomb, find the control center, and then find a few people… If the Crimson Sandstone Slab is still intact after the adventure, I will return it to you.” Yunxiu tapped her hand and said, “I think you know my identity very well, and I can vouch for you.”

“Mr. Yunxiu’s strength is certainly not in question… I believe that, but I think… perhaps it would be a better choice for me to accompany you.” Jade unexpectedly said, “If you are referring to the information you posted on the Spirit Realm last night, I think you have learned enough about the situation. This is not a simple disappearance, at least that’s what I think.”

"Oh? I'd like to hear more about it."

“In fact, the Crimson Sandstone Tablet has been emitting a faint fluctuation recently. I consulted the Cindy family's records and found that this seems to be a sign that its master has not completely died, but this does not match our understanding of the Crimson King... But we must know that in ancient times, the Crimson King had more than one god by his side.” Jade took out a large, peculiar item from her storage bag, which was the “Crimson Sandstone Tablet”!

"If another deity triggered or even activated the situation inside the Crimson King's Tomb, that wouldn't be surprising at all, right?"

"...It does seem possible. You mean the Flower Goddess might be active in the Crimson King's Tomb right now?"

“I can’t be sure, but I think the movement of the Red Sandstone Slab itself is not without reason, so I have always wanted to investigate, but my strength is not enough…” Jade shook her head rather embarrassedly, and then looked at Yunxiu and said, “If Mr. Yun is willing to take me with him, I am willing to go with you to the Liezhu Sand Plain and enter the Red King’s Tomb.”

If it were Jade, it might indeed be a better choice, but Laila still needs to be brought along because she does indeed possess the bloodline of the Spirit Town, so leaving Farusan behind becomes the best option...

Yunxiu turned her gaze to Farusan, who seemed to have noticed something as well, and took the initiative to say, "I can stay at the post station. Yunxiu's search will probably require some support."

"In that case, I hope we can set off as soon as possible."

"When?"

"Right now."

Chapter 346 Lost Dreams: Star Veins Appear in the Sands

Although it was somewhat unexpected for Jade, she quickly adjusted her mindset, took out the Spirit Realm Terminal to explain some things, and then quickly got ready to set off with Yunxiu and Laiila.

Although Yunxiu's journey here can be described as a whirlwind, the desert region is actually quite difficult for most ordinary people to traverse. To move freely here, one would need at least the strength of a Genshin Impact, which is why so few people explore the Crimson King's Tomb and various underground labyrinths.

With both Jade and Laila possessing such strength, Yunxiu also wanted to explore the desert along the way. Instead of dragging the two of them along recklessly, she leisurely walked and explored the desert as she went.

They also collected some materials and killed some monsters—of course, this speed was relatively slow in Yunxiu's eyes, but it was terrifying even for these two girls who could already be considered strong.

Even a Saintly Beast at the peak of the ninth ring was instantly killed by Yunxiu's casual [Tears of Return to the Void]. Tears of Return to the Void, cast with a twelfth ring spell slot, has the ability to kill almost all monsters below the legendary level. In particular, many monsters in the desert region have extremely high resistance to fire, lightning, and even wind in order to adapt to this distorted environment, but they have very little resistance to water.

There is practically no way to fight back against a skill like Tear of the Ruins, which combines damage from water plants and force fields.

But in Jade and Laila's eyes, Yunxiu was like a bulldozer, sweeping through everything and wiping out all the monsters in just a few minutes.

The two following behind could only pick up materials. Laila didn't even lift a finger, while Jade took action to eliminate some enemies. Although this girl had both parents and a better personality in this timeline, she still had a sharp aura. She was indeed good at cutting down monsters and was also very skilled at handling all kinds of materials.

Although Yunxiu's magic destroys the normal bodies of most monsters, some key materials and cores can still be preserved. However, it is not easy to separate these things from a pile of fragments.

That's exactly what Jade excels at.

As for Laiira... she has the clearest perception of all kinds of dangers and strange things. Perhaps it is because she has the bloodline of the Spirit Suppressor, which makes her deeply sensitive to many kinds of energy. In this strange environment, she can always sense some strange places around her, and some of them are even more powerful than Yunxiu, a legendary powerhouse.

Although Yunxiu is not a powerhouse whose primary attribute is perception, his perception ability is not bad at all. It is at least stronger than that of a typical legendary, only slightly weaker than those professions like the Ranger whose primary attribute is legendary.

This is why Yunxiu likes to bring Shenhe along whenever she has an adventure-oriented choice. Who wouldn't think of a partner with such strong perception and cultivation of immortal magic as a good helper? Although Shenhe herself is not a person who particularly likes adventure, and most of the time she is in seclusion on the immortal mountain or helping Xiangling manage Wanmin Hall, she is still very happy to go on occasional adventures, especially when she goes out with Yunxiu.