Jiang Chen and Guizhong worked on the blueprints.
Mainly, Jiang Chen sketched, and Guizhong made adjustments.
After all, Jiang Chen wasn't a professional.
So, he had to rely on Havria and Guizhong.
Lumine also offered some suggestions.
After all, this house was partly hers too.
She had contributed funds.
After some discussion, they settled on a U-shaped design.
The house would face away from Mingyun Village and directly overlook the sea.
It would be a two-and-a-half-story structure.
The third floor would be an observation deck, the second floor for living, and the first floor for the living room and dining area.
Once these details were finalized, Lumine raised a question.
"What about drinking water?"
"We're by the sea."
"Where will we get water for daily use and cooking?"
Lumine blinked.
Building a house by the sea, they seemed to have overlooked this issue.
Drinking water?
Where would they get their drinking water?
"That's a valid point."
Guizhong also agreed.
Right.
What about drinking water?
"Guizhong is skilled in creating mechanisms."
"We can build a seawater purification system."
"Havria can extract salt from seawater."
"After processing, it becomes fresh water."
"Isn't that simple?"
"If all else fails, we can catch Hydro Slimes."
Fresh water?
Was that even a problem?
Teyvat's alchemy, or Havria's divine authority, could easily extract fresh water.
This wasn't an issue at all.
Hearing Jiang Chen's words, Guizhong thought for a moment and found it feasible.
"That shouldn't be a problem."
"I can definitely do that."
"We can build a large water storage tank."
"Then I can create a purification barrier."
"I've done this kind of thing before."
"My people used this method to obtain fresh water."
Havria was quite calm about it.
Her territory used to be in Sal Terrae.
There wasn't much fresh water there.
With so many people to support, she naturally had her methods.
So, this wasn't a problem.
Hearing this, Jiang Chen nodded.
"Then it's settled."
"No big deal~!"
"For the water storage tank, we can use the art of external scenery?"
"Like the Serenitea Pot, we can create a massive space to store water."
"At the same time, Guizhong, I'll need you to make some water pumps and such."
"This way, it's not only aesthetically pleasing but also convenient, and we don't have to worry about water supply issues."
"Master of mechanisms, I'm counting on you~!"
Jiang Chen chuckled.
Guizhong was stunned.
"Huh?"
"Building a house requires the art of external scenery?"
"Isn't that a bit too extravagant?"
Without a doubt, she was shocked by Jiang Chen's idea.
Using the art of external scenery to build a water storage tank?
Are you serious?
If Ping heard this, she'd probably want to hit someone.
"Extravagant?"
"You'll be living here too."
"This is also your home."
"So, do you think it's extravagant?"
Hearing this, Guizhong's expression changed.
"Not extravagant!"
"Not extravagant at all."
"I'll get Ping to help."
"And Cloud Retainer too."
"Her mechanisms are also excellent. She can bring some materials along."
If her hair could move, her ash-blue locks would probably be swaying~!
Guizhong was now full of motivation.
She rolled up her wide sleeves and continued revising the blueprints.
Since this would be her future home, she naturally wanted to make it better.
"Let's add a mechanism here so we can access this part of the house from there."
"Then, the observation deck should also have a mechanism to raise it slightly for a better view of the snowy mountains."
In no time, Guizhong had modified the original design.
She thought this was better.
Looking at the final revised plan, Jiang Chen was speechless.
Good grief, so you weren't taking it seriously at first, huh?
Now you're finally putting in the effort?
For a moment, Jiang Chen didn't know what to say.
The group quickly finalized the house design.
Meanwhile, Zhongli had finished helping them set up the underground drainage system.
Then, Jiang Chen had Guizhong start laying the foundation according to the blueprint.
Once the foundation was done, Guizhong and Havria worked together to create cement and sand.
Zhongli watched this scene with amazement.
The cement formed instantly.
Then, Jiang Chen stepped forward and dried the cement with his powers.
Seeing the cement harden instantly, Zhongli fell into deep thought.
This material would be excellent for building roads, wouldn't it?
After observing for a while, Zhongli figured out how to make it.
As the Geo Archon, there was no reason he couldn't learn it.
In fact, he could directly create hardened cement.
"I see!"
"This is indeed a great material for building houses."
Zhongli couldn't help but marvel.
"How about it? Did you learn it?"
Hearing Zhongli's words, Jiang Chen smiled and looked at him.
He had noticed Zhongli's actions earlier.
He was pretty sure Zhongli had been studying how to build.
"Yes."
"I've learned it."
"It's quite simple."
As he spoke, he casually molded a block of cement with his hands.
Seeing this, Jiang Chen's eyes lit up.
"Great!"
"Guizhong, Havria."
"Stop for a moment."
"Zhongli has learned it. Let him help us build the house in one go."
"Let's not trouble two people for one job."
As Jiang Chen said this, he smiled brightly.
Zhongli, however, was speechless.
Good grief.
You really know how to make people work.
Hearing this, Guizhong and Havria were delighted.
Without hesitation, they ran over.
"Here, take the blueprint."
"Just build the framework, and we'll handle the rest."
Guizhong handed the construction plans to Zhongli without a second thought.
He would build the framework, and they would handle the interior decoration later.
Zhongli looked at the group helplessly.
"Sigh~!"
"Alright."
There was nothing more to say.
What else could he do now?
Of course, he had to work hard.
With the blueprint in hand, Zhongli became the construction crew.
Meanwhile, Jiang Chen brought out other materials and began preparing.
The floors inside the house would be wooden.
Then there were tiles and such.
Yes, Liyue had tiles.
Liyue's ceramics were highly developed, so making tiles was naturally possible.
They were just expensive.
But Jiang Chen had bought them anyway.
The exterior would be tiled, while the interior would be decorated with wood.
Then, polishing and waxing would finish the job.
Polishing the entire house would be a breeze.
Just have Guizhong control fine sand to swirl around the house.
Teyvat was just that unreasonable.