Let Me Explain, Fairy
Chapter 216 - 172 Dialogue

Chapter 216: Chapter 172 Dialogue

Communication Villa was a business.

They engraved Communication Crystals and rented them out for external use, and this kind of business existed in some of the larger prefectural cities; however, the prices were incredibly high.

Two thousand taels for a quarter-hour was an astronomical price, enough to deter the majority of people’s thoughts.

Usually, it was only the grand merchants and giant traders transmitting important business information, or the aristocratic families and sects conveying crucial intelligence, who would utilize such services.

The shopkeeper of the Communication Villa in Wanxiang City was an expert, a Fourth Grade Integration Body master.

Seeing two low-ranking Sixth Grade individuals enter, the shopkeeper did not show the slightest hint of negligence.

Because walking into the Communication Villa implied that one’s family had set up a Source Crystal for communication.

After the silver note was handed over, the shopkeeper led the two into a secret chamber at the back, bowed silently and then left.

Xu Xinyao conducted a brief inspection of the surrounding Soundproof Formation, then went to the large central Communication Crystal in the room and began to meticulously inspect the Formation Patterns for communication.

Since most messages transmitted through the Communication Villa were confidential, and there were interests to be exploited within.

Therefore, it wasn’t the first time that a Communication Villa had taken advantage of most people’s ignorance about Formation Patterns, tampering with the array on the Communication Crystal to eavesdrop on clients’ secrets and sell the information—an egregious act.

Even though it was Auntie Lou Ji who started this in the first place, Xu Yuan and Xu Xinyao still had to be cautious.

As Xu Xinyao was inspecting, Xu Yuan suddenly asked with a hint of curiosity,

"Xinyao, what’s the general cost to activate one of these Communication Crystals once?"

"If it’s not used continuously, it doesn’t need silver."

"Huh?"

As Xu Xinyao continued her careful inspection with Origin Qi, she softly replied, "These Source Crystals generally come equipped with a Spirit-Gathering Formation. When not in use, they can accumulate Origin Qi bit by bit and store it in the Spirit Storing Pool, mhm... about twenty meters underground."

Xu Yuan smiled and said, "A one-time investment, an endless source of profit."

Xu Xinyao shook her head:

"The materials for such a formation are very expensive, and without accounting for the Array Master’s fee, it’s nearly two hundred thousand taels of silver."

Xu Yuan clicked his tongue: "The Imperial Court really does have money, equipping so many counties with one each."

Converted to the currency of his previous life, it would be three hundred million to build a landline station. Although the direction of development was completely different, the productive forces of the Dayan Empire were still impressive.

Xu Xinyao smiled softly:

"Big brother, everything was built up little by little; moreover, many counties do not have Communication Crystals. Besides the border cities that need to report military intelligence, other smaller counties rely on official roads to report to the prefectural cities."

Having said that,

Xu Xinyao slowly stood up and whispered,

"There’s nothing wrong with this Source Crystal for communication; I’ve already contacted father’s Tianxun Crystal Orb."

Perhaps because he was dealing with government affairs or something similar, Xu Yinhe didn’t immediately respond to the communication.

Xu Yuan then leaned against the wall and chatted idly with Xu Xinyao:

"Xinyao, if you were to charge for setting up a city-scale magic formation for the Myriad Manifestation Sect, how much would the reward usually be?"

Sitting on the ground and leaning against the wall, Xu Xinyao glanced at her elder brother and pondered for a moment before responding:

"Probably between two to three hundred thousand taels."

"..." Xu Yuan’s eyes twitched.

Xu Xinyao spoke with a lowered gaze:

"You don’t need to be so surprised, big brother. The main value lies in the large-scale Array Diagrams."

Understood, it’s a tech product, city-scale at that.

Thinking this, Xu Yuan’s gaze at Xu Xinyao became somewhat pained.

Three hundred thousand taels...

Four and a half little goals, just given away. Was this fourth sister any less extravagant than he was?

When they got to the Myriad Manifestation Sect, he would have to get this account settled and skim his share.

With a decision made, Xu Yuan sighed, "Did you give them the Array Diagram?"

Xu Xinyao shook her head: "Of course not. Such Array Diagrams are priceless; I’m responsible for the core diagrams."

Xu Yuan went silent for a moment, then asked in a low voice,

"By the way, how long will it take for the Geometry Institute to develop their Tianxun Source Crystal?"

He was truly eager to acquire one of those devices; with it, he could contact anyone at any time.

Xu Xinyao spoke softly, "That kind of thing is very difficult, it cannot be powered, it cannot be activated, and only those with a Second Grade or higher cultivation can use it."

Xu Yuan glanced at the Sumeru Ring on her finger:

"Can’t you power it with your Sumeru Ring?"

Xu Xinyao shook her head.

"Why not?" Xu Yuan asked.

Because Shengshan County was mentioned, Xu Xinyao’s mood seemed somewhat low, but still, she replied softly while hugging her legs:

"Once the Levitation Stone of the Sumeru Ring and the White Radiance Crystal Body of the Tianxun Crystal Orb share Origin Qi, Qi divagation will occur, and the Resonance Burst patterns will also undergo fusion. Moreover, the Storage Crystal attached to the Levitation Stone will also explode..."

"..." Xu Yuan.

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Imperial Capital,

Outside the gates of the Marquis of Wucheng’s mansion, the black Panlong coach, representing the current Prime Minister, drove out once again through those thick vermilion doors.

Compared to the last time, the spacious coach now contained one more person, a young man dressed in blue.

Two individuals with similar faces, one old and one young, sat opposite each other, surrounded by the refined fragrance of smokeless incense.

Looking at his eldest son, Xu Yinhè shook his head and said:

"Your father has already said, even if you personally request a marriage, Marquis Wucheng would not agree to an alliance, haha... probably within a day, the news of your unsuccessful marriage proposal will spread throughout the Imperial Capital."

Xu Changge’s face was stern, and his narrow eyes were unreadable, he simply said:

"Changtian likely won’t have an easy time with alliance-making either."

Xu Yinhè said:

"It’s a temporary measure, and even if Changtian goes there, he might not necessarily be suppressed."

At these words, Xu Changge raised an eyebrow, his eyes not showing the slightest displeasure, but rather curiosity:

"Father, could you please explain a bit more in detail,"

Xu Yinhè was very straightforward:

"I sent him to deal with the Myriad Manifestation Sect’s matter, and Xinyao is with him."

"The Myriad Manifestation Sect... Is it about the matter in Shengshan County?"

Xu Changge frowned slightly, "With only forty thousand Black Scale Army, won’t Changtian and Xinyao be in danger?"

After Xu Chang’an’s death, Xu Changge had to step up and start handling some affairs. The news would reach Xu Yinhè and also be sent to him simultaneously.

Xu Yinhè’s eyes held a complex expression, but it eventually became a smile:

"You, as the eldest brother, are too protective of them. Xinyao has been sheltered too well, and Changtian has been too indulgent before. They always have to grow up."

Xu Changge was silent for a moment, exhaled, and the corners of his lips curved slightly:

"Changtian is already capable of handling matters independently?"

Xu Yinhè did not answer directly, but hinted:

"I had Lou Ji instruct Yi Tian to send two disguise masks to Changtian and Xinyao."

Xu Changge’s eyes paused:

"Concealing identities is indeed a good idea."

"Yes."

Xu Yinhè nodded, glanced sideways at the quiet crowd on the roadside, and continued:

"I’ve also arranged for someone to impersonate Changtian in Anxi Prefecture."

Hearing this,

Xu Changge fell silent for a long time, then suddenly his pupils contracted, and his calm expression grew excited:

"Father, do you mean..."

Xu Yinhè met his gaze:

"Yes, I’m preparing to train Changtian."