As Smith's mind shifted, he transported the three of them and disappeared before the crowd's eyes.
The sudden "ascension in broad daylight" left everyone speechless, their gazes toward Zhang Sanfeng turning fanatical.
It all made sense now. Zhang Sanfeng's respect for these individuals could only be explained if they were immortals.
No wonder Zhang Zhenren, as they called him, was so powerful—he had ties to immortals!
Perhaps even the immortals believed Zhang Sanfeng could one day become one of them.
Everyone around Wudang now saw the importance of maintaining good relations with Zhang Sanfeng and the Wudang Sect.
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Smith and the others directly returned to the headquarters of the Dimension Guild. At this point, Zhongli was already waiting there.
"It seems you've been waiting for quite some time," Smith remarked, handing over the skills that Zhang Sanfeng had given him to Zhongli. "Do you think these could be promoted in Liyue?"
Zhongli took the manuals, opened the secret books, and flipped through them. He glanced at Hu Tao beside him before speaking softly. "Most of the techniques currently passed down in Liyue were gifts from the Rock King Emperor and various immortals during the Demon God War. These are the skills of immortals, altered by the Rock King Emperor and other immortals. They are not necessarily the most suitable for humans."
He paused for a moment, choosing his words carefully before continuing. "But these skills were developed by humans themselves. Although they come from a different world, they are surprisingly compatible with our world."
Zhongli's gaze lingered on the books for a while longer before adding, "In the Zongwu world, it may be difficult to cultivate with these techniques, but if practiced in Teyvat, the speed of cultivation will be much faster. The elemental power present in the earth and even in the food we consume can help practitioners achieve success in a relatively short time. The upper limits of one's abilities can also improve."
He smiled slightly at Hu Tao. "If you were to practice the Pure Yang Wuji Gong, Master Hu, you might achieve success in less than two years."
Hu Tao's eyes lit up with interest as she asked, "How much help will this be for me?"
Zhongli looked at her thoughtfully before responding. "It will certainly help. It can improve your overall strength and endurance. Additionally, the side effects from the secret methods you've been using at Wangsheng Funeral Parlor will be reduced."
He paused, then added in a softer tone, "However, don't overexert yourself. Two years is enough time for many things to unfold. There may be better techniques by then."
"I see." Hu Tao nodded eagerly. "I'll study and practice it first."
She then turned to Smith, her expression serious. "President, can these techniques be taught to the employees at Wangsheng Funeral Parlor? After all, we often work out in the wild, dealing with all sorts of monsters. Some strength would be useful for survival."
Smith waved his hand dismissively. "I have no objections. Feel free to handle it as you see fit, but please don't spread these techniques to other countries just yet."
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After a brief chat at the guild headquarters, Smith returned to the Teyvat continent. What greeted him was Keqing's distressed expression. Upon seeing her, Smith's curiosity piqued. "It looks like you've encountered a strong enemy."
Keqing stood there, her clothes slightly disheveled and her hair a bit messy, which caused Smith to feel a pang of sympathy. Who would ruin her hair like this?
"Yeah, it was a Frost Servant at first. I managed to defeat him after a bit of effort," Keqing explained. "But then, a masked figure appeared, and we fought. In the end, since there were two of them, I let them take one of them away."
Her face showed frustration as she added, "If I hadn't recently exchanged for the Eye of the God of Fire, I would have had a hard time handling them."
Smith stroked his chin thoughtfully. "A masked person? Sounds like an executive from the Fatui."
Keqing nodded, her face grim. "I think so too. But according to the agreement between us and the Kingdom of Winter, if they send an executive-level person here, they need to report to Liyue officials. It seems those guys aren't being honest. When I return to Liyue Port, I need to ask them to explain themselves."
Smith's tone shifted as he analyzed the situation. "Actually, you could say you were assassinated. If the Fatui tried to kill the Seven Stars of Liyue, it would put a lot of pressure on them."
Keqing sighed, her shoulders slumping in disappointment. "The problem is, I didn't get any evidence. The Frost Servant was also taken away by someone else."
Smith let out a small sigh of regret. "It's a shame, but we'll find another way to deal with the Fatui's executive. This encounter will still benefit Liyue. You can study it."
"Right!" Keqing responded without hesitation. She had also been following the discussions in the guild and planned to practice the techniques she'd learned. It was said that Smith had brought swordsmanship techniques this time, which intrigued her the most. She had once dreamed of becoming Teyvat's greatest swordsman.
"Such a shame," Smith's next words caught Keqing off guard. She blinked in confusion, then understood what he meant. She sighed, agreeing with him. "Yeah, it's a pity. We couldn't catch the Frost Servant, and the other party left no evidence."
Smith shook his head slightly. "No, I meant it's a shame that you didn't twist your ankle or anything, so I could take you back."
Keqing froze, her eyes widening in disbelief. "You wanted me to twist my ankle?"
Smith grinned at her flustered reaction. "Well, I thought it might be a convenient excuse to carry you."
Keqing's mind raced as she realized something. So, he's interested in me… The realization filled her with mixed emotions. She couldn't help but feel a little excited as well. Smith was a handsome man, and his abilities were unmatched. Plus, he could bring immense benefits to Liyue. It wasn't hard to see why he had such an advantage in this regard.
In her eyes, it seemed like Smith had been subtly "showing his feelings," and now she had to consider how to navigate her relationship with him in the future.
"Can you tell me more about your previous world?" Keqing asked, trying to steer the conversation in another direction.
Smith smiled, walking alongside her. "The world I came from was very interesting. If you visit the Flower Planting Family there, you'd love it. It's a country that's known for its infrastructure."
As Smith spoke, he began describing his previous world, particularly the Flower Planting Family. The more he talked about it, the more Keqing became fascinated. That world seemed far larger than Teyvat, and the real estate companies Smith mentioned sounded almost too exaggerated to be true.
She had always thought her own family was powerful, but now, it seemed that Smith's world was on an entirely different scale.
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