Alchemy Principles of Type-Moon World

Her voice turned to a faint mockery: "You casually usurped the throne and deceived the heavens, just for such a small matter... You are so boring."

Guanyue Ringo glanced around nervously, and suddenly noticed that the moist air was rapidly dissipating, replaced by a burning dryness. She subconsciously looked up at the night sky.

——The full moon was still high in the sky, but its light had become so dazzling that it seemed to engulf the entire rainforest.

"What's going on?" She gritted her teeth and raised her hand to try to regain control of the inherent barrier, but was shocked to find that her magic seemed to be cut off and she could not respond no matter what.

You Ruoyu tilted her head, an innocent smile on her lips: "Is it strange?"

She reached out and brushed the smoke rising from the incense burner. The white smoke curled around her fingertips like invisible silk ribbons. You Ruoyu's mouth curled up slightly, and her tone was as casual as if she was discussing a trivial matter: "Since you changed the moon phase to a full moon, then-"

"—I simply adjusted the solar term to its proper position. The Great Heat is in the middle of June. Heat means hot, and it occurs at the beginning of the month and fifteen days later."

The rainforest surrounding the camp seemed to be responding to her words. The temperature suddenly rose, the humid air was filled with steam rising from the soil, and the dew on the dead leaves quickly evaporated, turning into a thin layer of mist.

For Western magicians, a workshop is a crucial element. From the living room to the improvised formations set up during wartime, all efforts are aimed at creating an environment that is absolutely beneficial to the magician. But for mind magic, a workshop is not essential. Rather, mind magic prioritizes the consistency of the land, as exemplified by feng shui. You Ruoyu doesn't need a workshop, nor does she require a deliberate layout.

Especially for the magicians who practice Feng Shui, they often use the Three Wonders, Six Instruments, Eight Gates, Nine Stars, etc., which only require the correct calculation of the time and the direction of the earth's veins to construct the formula. However, the time and place are not easy to find, and there are often cases where the time is stolen by others and the location is not in their own hands.

——The experienced magician of thought will use people to tell them who has the final say here.

"This month is the middle of summer, and crops are growing. The harvest is coming to an end, and everyone in the country is working hard." You Ruoyu's voice echoed slowly, and the temperature around them became increasingly hot. "Rotten grass turns into fireflies, and the soil moistens the sweltering heat. Erlingba is working hard, and the rain has lasted for a long time. Lu Jiulingmeng is dreaming of heavy rain."

Gradually, the moisture that had dissipated in the air condensed again. The night sky remained bright, but a sudden, unpredictable downpour descended. Bean-sized raindrops fell from the sky, hitting the ground, leaves, and rocks with a crisp sound. Against the backdrop of the bright moonlight, the raindrops resembled pearls, splashing into a rising mist.

However, not a drop of rain fell where You Ruoyu and the woman in the navy blue dress beside her were, as if the rain did not dare to disturb them at all.

You Ruoyu raised her finger slightly, intending to continue adjusting her surroundings, when a pale green shadow flashed from her blind spot with lightning speed. A cold light pierced the air, aiming directly at her back, so fast that it was almost impossible to catch its trajectory.

The sword shadow passed through her back, but did not bring up any blood.

"What..." Okita Souji stood still, her sword grip trembling slightly as she stared at her blade, eyes filled with disbelief. She quickly adjusted her stance, stomping her feet hard on the ground, and swung her sword again towards You Ruoyu's face.

This knife was faster, and the sword wind came whistling.

But the result remained the same. The sword's edge passed through You Ruoyu's figure again, like splitting a piece of water vapor.

"I fiddled with the 'direction' a little bit, but I didn't expect you to actually come here..." You Ruoyu tilted her head, a smile on her lips, her eyes fell on Okita Souji, revealing a bit of leisurely calmness, "By the way, where you are standing now is not a good place--"

"——The breeze is powerless to kill the heat, and the setting sun flies up the mountain on wings."

Okita Souji was momentarily stunned, then felt an unmistakable shift in the air around her. The breeze that had once glided gently across her skin suddenly became thick and sticky, as if an invisible liquid enveloped her. She tried to take a deep breath, but the air she inhaled felt as hot as charcoal burning in her chest. Every tissue in her throat and lungs stung intensely, and even the smallest breath became a torture.

"When the heat reaches its peak, the weather reaches its peak here."

The ground beneath their feet began to dry and crack, the once humus evaporating with a pungent, burning smell. The rain from the sky, which should have brought life, now dripped down with a scorching temperature. Every drop of rain that hit Guanyue Ringo and Patricia's skin felt a distinct burning sensation.

What's even more terrifying is that with each raindrop that falls, their magic power - or life force - is rapidly dissipating.

"All the vegetation is burnt and the rivers and lakes are dried up."

The steady state created by the algae within Patricia's body was completely shattered. The agitation of the algae caused her to retch uncontrollably, and blood spurted out. Okita Souji felt his body grow heavier, and even his sword hand began to tremble. She struggled to straighten her stance and rush forward, but the ground beneath her feet became like a scorching iron, hindering her every move.

Just when the situation was almost completely tilted in You Ruoyu and the others' favor, a sudden male voice broke the dull heat: "I say, can you please stop the rain?"

The voice came from far away, with a hint of lazy complaint, which seemed particularly out of place.

You Ruoyu was startled for a moment, then tilted her head to look at the source of the sound. She saw a figure slowly emerging from the depths of the rainforest. He was clutching a silver-white incubator, shaking off the rainwater. He frowned and complained, "My equipment isn't waterproof yet. What should I do if something goes wrong?"

"Are you...Xing...classmate...?" You Ruoyu was stunned and looked at the owner of the voice with some disbelief.

"Ah, an acquaintance? That's easy." Xing Qingqiu said casually, "But how come he's a participant in the Holy Grail War? That's a bit too coincidental."

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Volume 59: Symbiotic Relationships: . Pure Child

"So, can we stop the rain?" Xing Qingyu completely ignored the woman beside him and said to You Ruoyu, his tone relaxed but with a hint of helplessness, "If you have anything to say, please tell me slowly."

The air around them still felt heavy and oppressive, the temperature seemingly still far from fully returning to normal. But the moment Xing Qingfeng finished speaking, the raindrops that had initially hit the ground began to slow, no longer pouring down like arrows, but gradually disappearing into the air. The thick humidity gradually receded, and the overwhelming force of the rain finally ceased.

You Ruoyu stood there, staring at Xing Qingjiu expressionlessly, in silence for a long moment. The air around him gradually grew lighter, and the temperature returned to normal. However, You Ruoyu didn't rush to speak, but waited patiently, as if pondering a question, weighing something in his mind.

"I..." After a long moment, she spoke slowly, but her tone was full of hesitation. "Can you... give me a convincing reason?"

"I'm not sure what your purpose is." Xing Qingfeng paused and continued, "Therefore, I can't be sure whether we have common interests."

"Really..." You Ruoyu lowered her head and sighed softly after hearing this. "What an unexpected answer."

"I'm just telling the truth," he said softly, looking at You Ruoyu's reaction, "Because I don't really want to have a conflict with you, I just want to confirm your purpose."

"I'm sorry," You Ruoyu's expression froze, "This... I really can't reveal it."

"That's kind of unavoidable," Xing Qingfeng sighed. "You guys attacked my people and caused a scene right here in my camp. You need to give me an explanation—"

"—After all, considering we're old friends in a foreign land, I've been very forgiving." He spread his hands and added half-jokingly, "Normally, when I see a troublemaker, I slap him first."

"I admit that we were bullying the weak and even cowardly. Haha, being arrogant at first and then respectful, it's laughable to think about it," You Ruoyu said frankly, "but I can't give any explanation for our actions now-"

"—I admit that this will lead to a series of mutual suspicions between the two of us," You Ruoyu continued, "Out of my basic trust in you, Mr. Xing, I can temporarily put aside my suspicions of you without knowing your intentions..."

"...In exchange, do you want me to let go of my suspicion of you under the same circumstances?" Xing Qingfu raised his eyebrows slightly and quickly understood what the other party meant.

"No, you're being too tactful," You Ruoyu continued calmly, "This is moral kidnapping of you."

You Ruoyu stood on the muddy ground after the rain, feeling the breeze caress her face. The air was filled with the scent of moist soil. Occasionally, a few remaining drops of water dripped from the branches and leaves, breaking the brief tranquility. She took a deep breath, stared ahead, and couldn't help but sigh.

The two of them combined were not enough to defeat Xing Qingyu alone. The fact that they had used a city's water veins to fight against the earth veins half a year ago was enough to make her realize the difference.

——She actually didn't like lowering herself so much, but she also didn't want the responsibility she shouldered and the efforts of others to go to waste. After all, the decision-making power between the two of them actually lay with You Ruoyu herself.

During their several exchanges six months ago, she realized that he was actually quite easy to talk to, even siding with his family when it came to matters that didn't touch her bottom line. If she had just lowered her stance a bit and said it was harmless, Xing Qingfeng would most likely have sighed and let the matter go, after all, the situation hadn't become irreversible.

But You Ruoyu hated this kind of practice. She couldn't morally blackmail a good person like this without any worries, even though Xing Qingyu might not care.

Xing Qingyu sighed suddenly, turned around and walked away, heading towards Patricia and Guanyue Ringo. He waited until he was sure they were both alright before turning back to look at her.

"It's very difficult, it's all very difficult..." Xing Qingfeng shook his head and said, "Then tell me why you took action."

"Deep in the rainforest, I realized I was being observed and even monitored, and I was also certain that the person was definitely not an ordinary person," You Ruoyu replied. "Is that reason enough?"

"So you didn't choose to try to communicate?" Xing Qingyu asked.

"In this environment," You Ruoyu asked, "can proactive communication build trust?"

"I see. A very standard chain of suspicion." Xing Qingfeng instantly understood what he meant. "First, making the other party lose the ability to threaten me is indeed the best solution—"

"—Then comes the next suspicion. You don't know how far you need to go before you can confidently assume that the other party has lost..."

"...Mr. Xing," You Ruoyu couldn't help but open her mouth to try to interrupt him, asking him not to continue digging out the thoughts she had buried deep in her heart. However, she quickly realized her situation and finally could only sigh and say, "No, it's nothing. Your reasoning is correct."

"If you don't like it, forget it," Xing Qingqi smiled, "I'm not some intellectual rapist who likes to dig deep and uncover the truth that others don't want to make public—"

"--But aren't you tired of speaking so tensely?"

"It's just one of the required courses for learning Feng Shui." You Ruoyu pursed her lips gently and continued in a calm and collected manner, "Besides... this will also make me... feel more respectful of myself."

"...Why are all magicians from all over the world so stubborn?" Xing Qingfeng rubbed his face speechlessly and said helplessly, "Okay, I agree with your proposal. Based on my basic understanding of you, You Ruoyu, I will put aside my suspicions about you for the time being and leave the choice to you."

"First, let me introduce myself," Xing Qingqi said. "Xing Qingqi, an ordinary alchemist, not considered a member of the Western magician faction."

"You Ruoyu, the magician of the Spiral Pavilion," You Ruoyu said, "This is Ye Sizhen, also a magician of the Spiral Pavilion."

"Okay, then, next, our purpose here is to investigate the reasons for ORT's expansion and the solution," Xing Qingfeng said. "You can decide for yourself whether this will conflict with your goals."

"I don't think there should be any conflict." You Ruoyu said.

"Since there is no conflict, can we cooperate?" Xing Qingwu continued.

"..." You Ruoyu was silent for a moment, then sighed softly, "Sorry, for now..."

"OK, then please go in," Xing Qingqi waved his hand, signaling them to leave, and at the same time shouted towards the rain forest, "Kenneth, put away the barrier."

"The magic woven into the puppets is quite interesting," Kenneth walked out of the rainforest slowly, carrying a string of puppets. Each puppet was bound by extremely fine silver threads, threading them together. Under the moonlight, the faces of the puppets still looked vivid, as if they could come alive at any time.

"When it comes to summoning spirits, the Spiral Pavilion's approach differs significantly from the Clock Tower's—" Kenneth commented, casually tossing the string of puppets at Ye Sizhen's feet. From beginning to end, she hadn't realized that Kenneth had cracked the spells on her puppets one by one, even taking control of them away from her.

"——It's a pity that the person who used it is not very good."

"Kenneth, a rich, yellow-haired fellow." Xing Qingqiu introduced Kenneth at the right moment. "His magic skills...are just so-so."

"What are you whining about over there?" Kenneth responded impatiently, without even raising his eyes, obviously not caring about Xing Qingjiu's evaluation.

"Okay, you two can leave now," Xing Qingfeng said. "By the way, I don't recommend you continue on this path. Wait a few more days—"

"—There will be thunderstorms for the next two days, which isn't very suitable for exploration," Xing Qingfeng explained as he sorted through his equipment. "Because some of us can't venture into the area during a thunderstorm, we've decided to camp here and wait it out."

"...Thank you," You Ruoyu nodded and said, "After this is over, I will come in person to apologize and explain the reason."

"Oh, it's okay. We'll probably see each other again soon anyway." Xing Qingyu smiled indifferently and answered in a relaxed tone.

"Just let them go like that?" Kenneth looked at You Ruoyu and Ye Sizhen leaving, his eyes full of contempt and confusion.

"What else?" Xing Qingfu responded nonchalantly, then turned around, opened the crate beside him, and began to take out the complicated equipment from it.

"Just a child pretending to be an adult." Xing Qingfu raised the corner of his mouth, then lowered his head and began to sort out the lines.

"When did you become so generous?" Kenneth looked at Xing Qingjiu's back with a hint of sarcasm in his tone.

Xing Qingfeng's movements remained unwavering, not even his eyes leaving the equipment he was adjusting. "She's a complete child. She was like that during the Holy Grail War six months ago, and she's still like that now," he said, adjusting the equipment with increasing precision. "From our conversation just now, she didn't even ask for anyone else's opinion. This actually proves that she has a lot of decision-making power—"

"Either she's shirking her responsibility and continuing to act like a child, or she genuinely made a poor decision," Xing Qingyu continued his analysis, his tone hinting at disapproval. "In any case, this is a very unusual situation. How could such an important matter be entrusted to a child and given the decision-making power? Furthermore, she's accompanied by someone older than her."

"I'm afraid she's still feeling a bit smug about turning the tide." Xing Qingqi sighed, his eyes looking into the distance through the gaps in the rainforest. "That's why I said she was just a child. Since she hasn't done anything serious, let it go. She can be considered someone sent by the Spiral Pavilion. When she participated in the Holy Grail War half a year ago, her accommodation and other things were arranged by the Spiral Pavilion—"

"—Do you think her parents will be secretly watching her this time?" Xing Qingwu said jokingly, "I'll have to keep this account, but I'll have to settle this with her parents."

"How are you going to settle this?" Kenneth asked.

"The ecological resources outside ORT are indeed a huge treasure," Xing Qingfeng said. "It would be a complete waste to let the Heritage Department seal them off like this, but it's also hard to say whether we can consume all of them ourselves—"

"—And I don't trust the other factions in the Clock Tower. They're a bunch of short-sighted and selfish people. Dividing this place with them is like inviting a wolf into the house. After all, what we demand is sustainable development."

"Ha, that's true." Kenneth shook his head, instantly understanding Xing Qingfeng's intention. He then watched You Ruoyu disappear into the dense forest and continued, "But they didn't seem to care much about your reminder?"

"I've done my best." Xing Qingyu yawned, breaking the brief silence. "How can you learn a lesson without suffering a little?"

"Alright, I'll continue setting up the equipment." He waved his hand impatiently. "Go see if they have anything to do. If not, have them cook and set up camp. Then tell them to put up an extra tent for us."

"They're being sent to work right after they've been beaten," Kenneth said hypocritically. "You really don't treat them like human beings."

"What's that magician who exploits his students saying?" Xing Qingfeng glanced at Kenneth. "Hurry up, if you keep whining here, you can stay here and install the computer. It makes me uncomfortable to see you idling around while I'm working."

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"Alas..." You Ruoyu walked in the rain forest, stepping on the slippery mud, and sighed deeply, "That was a close call..."

Her voice seemed particularly silent in the thick green, as if absorbed by the surrounding environment.

"Wow, Sister Ye, do you know that Xing Qingjiu?" You Ruoyu suddenly turned to Ye Sizhen beside her. Her voice became a little excited, and her eyes flashed with a unique light. "Let me tell you, he is very powerful. In just a few hours, he completely replaced an entire river with mercury, and then directly used the water veins to compete with the earth veins and spiritual veins of an entire city. It's terrifying—"

"—If he had really taken these things seriously, we might not have been able to complete the mission."

Ye Sizhen walked beside her with a steady pace, carrying a simple travel bag. Her expression was complicated, as if she was thinking about something important. You Ruoyu's words had clearly startled her slightly, and she slowly responded, "I'm sorry, little Ruoyu... If I had been more cautious, wouldn't it be..."

"Why do you say that?" You Ruoyu was stunned. She turned to look at Ye Sizhen, her eyes full of confusion. "Isn't everything that's happened right now in line with the predictions of the hexagram?"

Ye Sizhen was stunned, not seeming to understand what she meant, "...Huh?"

"The first nine of the Zhen hexagram: Zhen arrives with a shrill roar, fearing it will bring good fortune. Laughter and speech are mute, for there will be good things later." She explained, "The initial surprise and fear of the shock are inevitable, because they may bring blessings and improvements later."

"You might think I'm stubborn, believing so firmly in the prophecies I received through divination..." She paused and shook her head slightly, as if trying to adjust her mood. "It's just that the universe never deliberately reveals anything to us. The universe is unkind and treats all things as straw dogs. What does the natural growth, development, and demise of these things have to do with it?"

You Ruoyu took a step forward and continued walking slowly, his tone without any pause: "If it's about solar terms and feng shui, then it's still the domain of heaven and earth, but when it comes to numerology and divination, it's completely the domain of humans -"

"—Humans observe the heavens and the earth to understand the cold and warm, and use this to divide the solar terms into calendars. But no matter how complex or precise our calendars become, the heavens and the earth remain the same. What does the calendar have to do with them?" You Ruoyu's steps became brisk, clearly lost in her own thoughts. She smiled, looking up at the swaying shadows of the trees above, her eyes slightly bright. "Are the divinations we rely on these things receiving stolen divine secrets, or are they our own inner understanding and predictions of the workings of things?"

"That's a bit off topic," she said with a smile. "For those of us who practice Feng Shui, once a hexagram is revealed, we will never deny its authenticity—"

"—Because that's a denial of ourselves. If we don't even believe in ourselves, then the path of numerology has come to an end," You Ruoyu said, "So there will only be wrong interpretations of hexagrams, not wrong calculations."

"However, the appearance of classmate Xing has disrupted my original idea of being a good-for-nothing," she said with a smile, "...but in the end, aren't we all here? Although the hexagram has been determined, we still need to do our best -"

"——So it's totally fine. Just keep going."

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While further completing the motivation, it also slightly enriches the character's personality, and at the same time, it can be regarded as a foreshadowing for the next plot.

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Volume 60: Symbiotic Relationship: . We meet again, the two

The hum of a diesel generator echoed relentlessly through the camp, the air thick with the pungent smell of diesel fuel, occasionally washed away by the refreshing coolness of the evening breeze. Inside, several people gathered around a campfire, their figures illuminated by the dancing flames. Steam and smoke rose from the pot, mingling in the night air. The subtle movement of the lid released the aroma of chicken and spices from the broth. A few hard-shelled moths fluttered in the firelight, occasionally landing on the damp grass.