Seeker of Teyvat

Saqin explained why he did not choose Xingqiu.

Everyone nodded in agreement.

After all, Xingqiu is not a scholar. If Saqin's academics are bound to his property, then Xingqiu is indeed not suitable.

Xingqiu also waved his hand: "It doesn't matter, I'm not short of money, and I don't want to stay in the Imperial Academy as a scholar."

No matter how rich Sa Qiyin is, can he be richer than Feiyun Chamber of Commerce?

After receiving Xingqiu's reply, Saqi nodded to Xingqiu gratefully.

Then he looked at Kawei: "So, Kawei, are you willing to be my successor and inherit my academic and property?"

The chaos in Kawei's mind gradually faded away, and a trace of disbelief appeared in his eyes.

Sakiin's property, isn't that why he participated in the competition?

Now this opportunity just fell in front of me?

He was about to say yes, but his recent experiences reminded Kawei that good things are not necessarily good things, and they may also be covering up bad things.

"I'm sorry, Lord Saqin, everyone in Sumeru knows about your property, but I'm sorry, I don't understand your academics."

Kawei also heard Saqin's request just now.

It is necessary to inherit both property and academics.

If Saqin's academics were similar to his own, then Kawei would naturally accept them.

But if Saqin's academic field is completely unacceptable to him, then Kawei feels that this may be a bad thing.

"Very good. In the face of temptation, you still remained sober. Kawei, you are indeed my most suitable successor."

Facing Kawei's hesitation, Saqin was not only not disappointed, but even more satisfied.

This kind of personality is so similar to him back then.

If he hadn't clearly known that his son was called Siwani, he would have almost thought that Kawei was his descendant.

Of course, for a scholar laureate, academic kinship is closer than blood kinship.

Well, it's probably like the academic family composed of Tinari, Xeno, and Kelai.

Although there is no blood relationship, knowledge and emotions can still form a family.

"Then, please listen to my scholarship, Scholar Kawei." Saqin's expression became formal.

Describe your academic knowledge and let the other party choose whether to accept it or not.

This is the key to determining whether his knowledge can be passed on.

Knowing that there were two gods watching here, Sa Qiyin did not dare to use any tricks. Of course, he was not prepared to use any tricks.

As long as you are clean, serious, and explain your principles carefully, that is enough.

[I was born into a family of scholars and was a genius when I was young. After inheriting the family business, I went to the desert to conduct academic research.

In the desert, I have helped the desert tribes many times, but I still can't stop the disputes.

I have warned adventurers many times that there is danger here, but I still cannot stop their greed.

……

Later, I understood,

In the past, when the gods were strong, all things were attached to them, and those who suffered suffered themselves.

Nowadays, the gods are declining, people’s wisdom is widening, and those who suffer are also suffering.

There is a cloud in Liyue: "Life is like a journey against the odds", and a wife in Dao has a saying: "Everything is empty". Every time I read it, I feel heartbroken. I try to find out the reason.

Throughout the history of Xumi, the only thing that remains unchanged is human nature.

Since arriving in the desert, I have conducted a total of sixty-four experiments, which took more than seven years.

People are like prisoners, like trapped animals, feeding on each other's happiness until one party falls into pain forever.

Therefore, where there is gain, there must be loss, where there is happiness, there must be pain, everyone is a victim, and everyone can be a perpetrator.

Human nature is greedy and numb. Because of greed, it does evil. Because of its numbness, it turns a blind eye to the evil of others.

If the world is like this, what is the meaning of the world? [The future] is to [the present] as [the present] is to [history].

There will never be peace in fighting, and chaos is the truth.

Everything—even my knowledge, my wisdom, my life—is like nothing. 】

Sachiin told Kawei about his various experiments and conclusions without hesitation.

Looking at Kawei's eyes for the last time, Saqin's soul stretched out his hand: "Human nature is evil, and everything is empty. Kawei, this is my scholarship."

Looking at the invitation hand extended by the soul in front of him, Kawei fell into deep shock.

The desert, the experiment of human nature, the crown of wisdom,

Kavi seemed to understand something.

His father also entered the desert after the Celebration Competition of the Holy Order, and then... he never came back.

Feeling slightly in a trance, I looked at the crown in front of me and then at the soul in front of me.

Kavi’s heart no longer longed for that fortune.

"I admit that I have experienced a lot of bad things, and I am indeed doing some seemingly meaningless help as you said."

His father's departure, his mother's remarriage, debts, and living under other people's roofs were all bad things that Kawei experienced.

Kawei did somewhat agree with Saqin's words that "life is like a journey against the odds".

However, on the other side of this recognition is Kawei's extreme dislike of Sachiin's academics.

If human nature is inherently evil, and if everything is vain, then what does his persistence over the years count?

After his father left, he studied hard,

When his mother remarried, he was sad but blessed.

Incurring a huge debt, he worked hard to pay it back.

If human nature is evil, then he doesn't need to do anything from the beginning.

He could resent his father for abandoning him,

He can hate his mother for abandoning him,

He can also default on the debt.

He could live an extremely easy life as long as he discarded the bottom line that had been ridiculed by Elhaisen for a long time.

But, if he did, would he still be Kawi?

Kavi looked at the hand that Sachiin extended, shook his head slightly, and did not touch or hold it.

Instead, he took a small step back.

He does not recognize Sachiin's academic achievements.

"I...will never approve of your academic achievements!"

Seeing Kavi retreating, Sachiin silently withdrew his hand.

He looked at Kavi, and there was no disappointment in his eyes, but rather more satisfaction.

"The experiment is finally over, Kavi, thank you." Sachiin's eyes were filled with relief. "Those who study evil will inevitably bear the sins of evil. I was once so pessimistic that I wanted to commit suicide, thinking that the world was gray and colorless. Today, you let me see new colors."

The soul began to collapse and wisps of light began to dissipate.

"As a thank you for the last ray of color, my property will still be left to you. This is the last experiment. Will the money-strapped Kavi change his original intention after gaining a huge fortune?"

"Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha."

Sachiin laughed happily.

In the laughter, the soul flew away.

Kavi swayed and sat on the ground.

"Kavi." Ying and Paimon rushed forward with some concern.

Contestants from the Ministry of Education, including Falushan, also gathered around.

Elhaisen glanced at Kawi on the ground, a hint of smile appeared in his eyes, but he quickly restrained it and turned to look at the other contestants: "Everyone, the matter has come to an end. You can go back to the camp and rest. Tomorrow, the Lord of Red Sand will send you back to Xumi City to attend the final award ceremony."

Then, with everyone nodding, Elhaisen took back the Crown of Talent from the display stand.

His eyes glanced at the crown,

The originally gorgeous crown has lost some of its color.

And there were faint cracks on the gem of the crown.

This crown is probably useless.

But it doesn’t matter. After all, it’s something that Sachiin gave to the House of the Decrees, so it’s public property.

After putting away the crown, Elhaisen turned and left.

Ying and Seno hurriedly helped Kavi back to the camp.

The others also returned to their tents one after another to rest.

Paimon took care of Kavi enthusiastically, serving him tea and pouring him water.

"Paimon, I'm a little scared of you doing this." Kavi was a little uncomfortable with Paimon's enthusiasm.

Paimon scratched his head and said, "Hey, Kawi, you will be a rich man in the future, I have to please you."

No wonder Paimon is so attentive.

In order to win, Ying and Leila worked together to set up a star array, draw in the power of the stars, and impose a no-fly zone on A Mao.

But setting up a magic circle cannot be done out of thin air.

Moreover, it is a magic array that draws in the power of the stars, and it cannot be completed with simple elemental materials. It requires a large amount of precious materials and a large amount of Mora as a conductor.

As a result, the precious materials Ying obtained from traveling in the past two years and the Mora she had stored were basically cleared out.

In other words, Ying is bankrupt and Paimeng has no money to eat.

"Um...if I were to treat you guys to a meal, I should be able to reluctantly do it." Kavi said with a wry smile.

Paimon's face turned serious: "No way, Kawi, you are a billionaire, you just want to treat us to a meal?"

According to Paimeng's plan, he can get at least a month's worth of food.

Kavi shook his head. "Sachiin's wish for me to inherit his fortune is an experiment with ill intentions. So, I am not going to accept this gift. I will donate all his money."

With a gleam of determination in his eyes, Kavi continued, "Didn't he conduct many evil experiments in the desert? Then compensate the desert with his property, and donate the rest to the House of the Order for the education and training of children."

Kavi is very short of money, but he doesn't lack this kind of money.

He wanted money that came honestly.

It can be a prize for a competition or a reward for a task.

But definitely not to become someone else's next round of experimental subject.

So, Kavi decided to end Sachien's final experiment directly and donate all the money.

After hearing what Kavi said, Paimon opened his mouth wide: "That's a lot of Mora!"

Ying was also touched. She knew how much Kawei needed money. She gave Kawei a thumbs up and said, "Great."

Faced with overwhelming wealth, not everyone can resist the temptation.

Especially this person is very short of money.

This kind of self-control could even be considered stupid, but Ying admired such people.

Ying and Paimon left.

Thanks to Paimon's big mouth, everyone else soon knew Kavi's choice.

For a moment, everyone was talking about it.

Some people admire Kavi's determination and his persistence in the face of temptation.

Others decided that Kawi was stupid and might as well take the money and do their own research.