Genshin Impact: Learning makes me stronger

Chapter 351: Earthly Chains

Zhongli sighed softly and said, "It has not been solved yet."

Gui finally laughed, his laughter as clear as a silver bell: "It seems that even you can't easily understand the mystery I left behind."

Zhongli looked calm and said slowly: "Your wisdom has always been unfathomable."

“Hehe, you are famous for your martial arts, and I am known for my wisdom. This worldly chain is just a small test of you, but you have not been able to unlock it until today. It shows that my wisdom is better than your strength.” Gui Zhong said with a little pride.

Zhongli shook his head slightly and said, "Wisdom and power are difficult to compare simply. Although this worldly lock has not been solved yet, it has also allowed me to gain some insights during my exploration."

Gui Zhong blinked and said, "Oh? Then why not tell me what you feel?"

Zhongli put down the teacup, his eyes deep: "It made me understand that not all things in the world can be solved by force. Sometimes we need to find the solution with wisdom, just like the development of Liyue, which also needs the guidance of wisdom."

Gui Zhong nodded slightly and snorted: "It is worth my while that you can have such an understanding."

At this time, Su Xun, who had been listening quietly, said, "Sister Guizhong, Mr. Zhongli, can you let me try to solve this worldly lock? I am also quite interested in the puzzle."

"Oh?" Gui Zhong couldn't help but look at Su Xun, and Zhongli also looked over.

Ge Chenlangshi Zhenjun frowned and couldn't help but remind him: "Xiao Xun, this worldly chain is a token of the alliance between the emperor and Guizhong, how can it be shown to others casually, don't join in the fun."

Su Xun smiled and said, "Master, I will give it a try. Maybe I can bring some new ideas to Mr. Zhongli."

Gui Zhong chuckled and said, "Since my brother is interested in this, why not let him give it a try."

Seeing that Guizhong agreed, Zhongli naturally had no objection.

"Alright."

Zhongli flipped his right hand, and a glowing, slowly rotating golden cube suddenly appeared in his palm.

The four sides of this cube are decorated with complex patterns that are connected to each other to form a large and detailed whole.

On the outer layer of the cube, there is a circle of brown metal ring in the middle of each side, forming the shape of a cross hoop.

On the outer layer, there is an illusory halo emitting golden light. The halo is an irregular square shape, presenting a streamlined beauty.

Overall, this cube gives people a mysterious and surreal feeling, as if it contains endless wisdom.

"This thing is so exquisite!" Paimon couldn't help but exclaim.

Yingmei and Raiden Mei also nodded in agreement.

Su Xun carefully observed the Chain of the World, with a thoughtful look in his eyes.

He gently stretched out his hand, touched the golden surface, and felt the mysterious power coming from it.

After a moment, Su Xun closed his eyes and began to mobilize his mental power, trying to explore the mystery of the lock.

However, as soon as he made contact, he felt a strong resistance, as if there was an invisible barrier preventing him from going deeper.

Su Xun was not discouraged. Instead, he became more focused and constantly adjusted the frequency and intensity of his mental power.

But no matter how hard he tried, the earthly chains remained unmoved.

"How is it? Brother, can you untie it?" Gui Zhong held up her cheek and looked at Su Xun with interest.

Su Xun opened his eyes, shook his head gently, and said with some regret: "The power contained in this lock is very complicated. I can't find a way to crack it for the time being."

Gui Zhong chuckled and said, "Haha, this earthly lock is the crystallization of my wisdom. If you can easily unlock it, then wouldn't I have lived for so many years in vain?"

Su Xun smiled and didn't feel very disappointed.

After all, Gui Zhong's mechanical skills are even better than those of Master Liuyun Jiefeng, and his mechanical skills are only at the peak of their development and have not yet reached perfection, so naturally he cannot easily unlock such a magical thing.

However, if he transferred the proficiency points of other skills to mechanical engineering, making its level higher than Guizhong, he would definitely be able to unlock it.

But this lock was a challenge that Gui Zhong gave to Zhongli, so Su Xun did not intend to really crack it, so as not to embarrass the two of them.

He had only asked to try out of curiosity about the Chains of the World. Now that he had failed to unlock it on his own, that was enough. There was no need to force it.

Su Xun returned the Worldly Chain to Zhongli, "Then we can only hope that Mr. Zhongli can unlock it soon."

Zhongli took the Worldly Lock and nodded slightly, "I will continue to explore the puzzle of this lock."

Everyone chatted for a while and it was getting dark.

"It's a great pleasure to get together today. I have some important business to attend to in the Hall of Rebirth, so I'll take my leave first and we'll meet again another day." Zhongli stood up and said with a smile.

"Mr. Zhongli, why don't you stay for dinner before leaving?" Su Xun replied politely.

He thought Zhongli would refuse, but he hesitated for a moment, then nodded and said, "In that case, I'll bother you."

Su Xun was slightly stunned, then smiled and said, "Then I'll go prepare it now."

After saying that, he stood up and walked towards the kitchen.

After Su Xun left, there was silence for a while, and then several people started chatting again.

"Haha, Morax, I thought you would refuse just now, but I didn't expect you to agree directly." Gui Zhong said with a smile.

Zhongli smiled slightly: "Friend Su Xun is an excellent cook, I naturally don't want to miss this delicious meal."

"Oh? Brother Su Xun is also good at cooking?" Gui Zhong asked curiously.

"My husband's cooking skills are unmatched!" At this time, Mei Raiden, who had been silent all the time, suddenly spoke, her tone firm and serious.

"That's right! The dishes cooked by Su Xun are the most delicious in the world! They can be said to be the most delicious delicacies on earth!" Paimeng couldn't help but interrupt, his face full of an expression of endless aftertaste.

"Is it really that exaggerated?" Gui Zhong said with a smile, "Could it be that Brother Su Xun's cooking skills are even better than Marcosius'?"

"The Kitchen God's cooking skills are naturally unparalleled in the world, but Xiaoxun's cooking skills are also unique." Ge Chenlangshi Zhenjun said with a smile, "He not only masters traditional cooking techniques, but also has unique insights in the combination of ingredients and seasoning. Every dish is unforgettable."

"Aping is absolutely right." Zhongli nodded in agreement.

As the ancestor of all immortals, he had an immortal under his command - the hearth god Marcosius.

It is the land god of Liyue and the demon god closest to humans in Liyue. Before the Demon War, it helped the human settlement in Guiliji master the skills of making fire and cooking, and brought cooked food and cooking techniques to humans. It is one of the patron saints of Liyue Harbor and the god of food in people's minds.

However, although Su Xun's cooking skills are not as legendary as the Kitchen God's, he also has his own unique charm.

He is good at combining tradition with innovation, and uses ingenious methods to give new life to each dish.