Under Keqing and Ganyu’s dumbfounded stares, a slightly larger wooden box was built.
In less than five minutes, a small house took shape.
It just looked a bit crude.
Still, it was only a quick demonstration for Ganyu and Keqing, so it would have to do.
“A single birch block can be broken down into four wooden planks of equal size. These planks can then be crafted into other tools using a crafting table.”
“This is just the simplest operation. The uses of various ores and other resources are far more mysterious and unpredictable.”
“In short…”
Jiang Xuan shrugged, sounding a bit helpless.
“That world is incredibly rich in resources. Even if we only develop one-ten-thousandth of it, it would be enough to make Liyue the absolute strongest nation in this world.”
“It is also enough to make a single person instantly stand at the peak of the world.”
“But as you know, abundant resources and infinite possibilities also mean endless, emerging dangers.”
“I can’t do this alone, so I need your help.”
Jiang Xuan spoke tactfully, but Keqing and Ganyu understood what he meant.
Right now, Jiang Xuan was no longer just speaking to the two of them.
It was a dialogue between Jiang Xuan as an individual and Liyue as a nation.
The message was clear: Liyue could use the resources of Jiang Xuan’s world to achieve its own goals.
In return, Jiang Xuan needed Liyue’s help to develop his world and accomplish his own tasks and plans.
It was mutually beneficial, which was a good thing.
Thus, Keqing pondered for a moment before exchanging a look with Ganyu.
In an instant, the aura around Keqing shifted.
She was no longer the gentle girl from a moment ago, but the valiant and heroic Lady Keqing, the Yuheng of the Liyue Qixing.
“Jiang Xuan, I understand what you mean. But we are friends, after all, so there’s no need to beat around the bush.”
“If the world you spoke of is real, then on behalf of Liyue, I can tell you that we are willing to help, and we will be grateful for the opportunity you’ve given us.”
“At the same time, we will find a way to inform Rex Lapis and sign a formal contract with you to guarantee your safety in Teyvat, ensuring that absolutely no one dares to covet your world.”
Having said this, Keqing suddenly paused and smiled lightly.
“On another note, Jiang Xuan, the way you beat around the bush is actually quite similar to many of the old-timers in the Ministry of Civil Affairs.”
Jiang Xuan chuckled and shrugged.
“Well, in my previous world, I suppose I was considered a civil servant of sorts…”
Hearing this, Keqing’s eyes lit up.
“Jiang Xuan, when you have time, could you tell me more about your world?”
Seeing Keqing getting excited about the rule of humanity again, Ganyu patted her somewhat helplessly and reminded her, “Lady Keqing, now is not the time for this, is it?”
“Oh, right.”
Keqing rubbed her temples.
“Sorry… it was just a reflex…”
“It’s fine.”
Jiang Xuan shook his head and snapped his fingers.
Behind him, a portal shimmering with a mysterious, eerie light slowly emerged.
“So now…”
“Speaking as a friend, would you like to explore another world with me?”
Keqing and Ganyu exchanged a glance, and in the next moment, they both chuckled.
“Of course! We’ll make sure to protect you!”
6.
Keqing: Can This Crafting Table Be Used to Build a Prison?
The MC World.
A small village of about a dozen houses sat nestled against a towering mountain.
Dense birch forests flanked both sides.
Directly ahead, a gurgling stream flowed.
Looking across the stream, an endless, vast grassland stretched out not far away.
Quite a few horses strolled leisurely across the plains.
This was the most classic starter base location in the MC world.
Nestled against a mountain meant easy access to caves and mineral resources.
Having forests on both sides meant an endless supply of wood.
As for the stream ahead, once a boat was crafted, they could sail downstream to explore.
And the vast plains…
Seriously, there was no place more comfortable than a wide-open plain.
At the very least, once they obtained saddles and horse armor, they would have ready-made mounts.
Then, he had spent the other half of the year living rather pitifully as a houseguest in a villager’s home, sleeping on the floor…
Stepping through the portal, they arrived in the MC world.
Jiang Xuan spread his arms, took a deep breath, and closed his eyes in contentment.
It wasn’t that the air in the MC world was necessarily better.
It was simply because this was a world that belonged to him, Jiang Xuan, alone.
The sense of pride and accomplishment it gave him was something Teyvat never could.
“So this is… your world, Jiang Xuan?”
Standing beside Jiang Xuan, Ganyu held her bow warily, scanning her surroundings.
“It feels… so strange…”
“Exactly! How can there be a world made entirely of blocks!”
Keqing didn’t even know where to begin.
Granted, the scenery here was quite beautiful.
Simply put, it looked like a world running on an RTX 4090 with ultra shaders and texture packs.
But…
That didn’t change the fact that this world was fundamentally just a pile of blocks!
What was even more absurd was that their entry point was where Jiang Xuan had left earlier.
Right on the outskirts of the village’s birch forest.
Not far away stood something that could… barely be called a tree.
But Keqing truly did not want to call it that.
What kind of tree has its leaves floating in mid-air with no trunk supporting them?!
“Hey, try to be understanding!”
Jiang Xuan chuckled and shrugged.
“You’ll get used to it once you see more of it. Besides, don’t you think a world like this is quite magical?”
“Magical, sure…”
Ganyu scratched her cheek and murmured, gazing at Jiang Xuan’s profile, “But it still feels hard to wrap my head around a world like this, doesn’t it?”
Keqing, however, shook her head excitedly.
“No! I think a world like this is actually better! Since it’s made entirely of blocks, gathering resources must be incredibly straightforward! That’s a huge advantage for us!”
Watching Keqing and Ganyu quickly accept the reality of the situation as they chatted back and forth, Jiang Xuan clapped his hands and smiled.
“Come on, let’s take care of the most important thing first…”