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25Chapter 125 Purpose DiscussionAI Model: gemini-2.5-flash"Why such harsh words, my friend?"
Just as Li Wei finished speaking, the door burst open, and a figure in a white robe emerged from within.
"Why wasn't I informed of such an esteemed guest's arrival?"
He glared at the attendant by the door, clearly disappointed, and reprimanded him.
"You can go back now; you won't need to guard this door anymore."
"…Yes, my lord."
The attendant lowered his head, responded, and quickly departed.
"Saruman."
Gandalf bowed slightly as a greeting.
Li Wei nodded, showing some respect.
Honestly, even before his betrayal of the Free City States, this old man's personality wasn't particularly endearing.
It wasn't his betrayal that led to his unpleasant character; rather, his arrogant pride and jealousy caused his betrayal.
"It's rare for the legend of the wilderness, the founder of the Free City States, the Dragon Slayer, Li Wei, to visit my humble abode."
"The people below are ill-mannered and spoke out of turn at the door. I hope you won't blame them."
"Of course I won't blame him."
Li Wei chuckled, "After all, they were taught by others."
Saruman's old face stiffened.
"Ah, haha, gentlemen, if you ask me, why don't we go inside to talk? After all, the doorway is hardly a place for conversation."
Gandalf quickly stepped between them, breaking their eye contact.
"I have no objection."
Li Wei replied first.
"Then please, honored guest, follow me."
Saruman stared at Li Wei for a few seconds, then turned and walked towards the upper levels of the tower.
It was as if everything that had just happened hadn't occurred.
Behind him, Gandalf desperately winked at Li Wei, but Li Wei simply walked straight ahead, pretending not to see.
These two lords!
Old Gandalf's eyelids twitched, a difficult expression on his face.
If those two started fighting, he truly couldn't stop them; neither side was someone he could control.
Valar above, let them have a good conversation.
Upper level of Orthanc Tower.
Saruman sat on the highest main seat, picked up a cup of tea, and took a sip.
Li Wei and Gandalf, on the other hand, sat at a small table below the main seat, with tea also placed before them.
For a moment, the atmosphere was quiet.
If one were to disregard their previous encounter and only look at the current scene, perhaps some might think a tea-tasting ceremony was taking place here.
Li Wei took a small sip of tea, confirmed it was indeed regular tea, with no added ingredients or poisons, then nodded and surveyed the hall.
Since the entire tower was constructed from a black stone, the interior was somewhat dim. Lighting was provided only by light filtering through stained-glass windows and a few lampstands on the ground, with fire-burning lamps protected atop them.
This great hall had unobstructed doorways on both the left and right. The left side looked like a study, with many papers recording various research spread across tables, and some small, intricate objects.
The right side appeared somewhat empty.
In the center of that room was a stone platform, on which something seemed to be placed, currently covered by a thick, opaque cloth.
If his guess was correct, beneath that cloth lay the stone of seeing of this tower.
The stone of seeing—this magical artifact was incredibly wondrous. Its possessor could not only communicate with others but also use it to observe intelligence from the territories where other stones were located, essentially serving as a Middle-earth camera. Before his betrayal, Saruman used this item to monitor Gandalf's movements, constantly keeping an eye on his whereabouts.
However, the stone of seeing also had its drawbacks: if the user's will was not strong enough, they would see things within it that could disorient their mind.
Only those with strong wills could control it, directing their vision to what they wished to see.
This was the function of the stone of seeing under normal circumstances.
At this time… because one stone of seeing was in Sauron's possession, anyone who rashly used a stone of seeing would be forcibly connected by Sauron for a video call, then have their location revealed and be hunted down.
It was very dangerous.
Therefore, at this time, apart from Sauron's stone which was active, all other existing stones of seeing in Middle-earth were covered like this, physically obscuring the "camera" to prevent being spied upon.
Currently, there were four stones of seeing in Middle-earth with clear known locations: one in Gondor, one here with Saruman, one with the Lindon Elves, and the last one in Sauron's hand.
Excluding Sauron's stone, among the first three, the one in Lindon was not connected to the other stones; it could only unilaterally gaze towards Aman across the ocean, serving as a scenic ornament with little practical use.
The one in Gondor belonged to the royal family, but with the throne vacant, no one had the authority to use it.
When the War of the Ring began in later ages, the then Prime Minister, who was Faramir's father, activated that stone to monitor Mordor's movements. His hatred for Mordor was so deep that even Sauron couldn't corrupt him.
However, in the clash of wills with Sauron, the Prime Minister still fell short, causing him to appear aged despite being in his prime, and he eventually suffered a mental breakdown and self-immolated when the White City was finally breached.
Although his end was not good, this Prime Minister was much stronger than Saruman.
Some people fought Sauron to the point of mental collapse without betraying, while others gave in after just a couple of video calls.
Hard to say.
"Then it's time to ask, what does the much-talked-about figure of recent times wish to do by visiting me?"
In the silence, Saruman spoke first, pulling Li Wei's thoughts away from the covered stone.
"I heard that Orthanc Tower houses the wisest books in all of Middle-earth."
"I came for these, hoping to find some information here."
"I see."
He thought it was a big deal, but it turned out to be just another person coming to borrow books.
Saruman took another sip of tea, feeling a little more at ease.
"Very well, I grant permission."
Though his demeanor was somewhat arrogant, he still agreed to the matter.
"However…"
Changing his tone, Saruman continued, "The books here did not fall from the sky. They are all painstakingly collected and organized by me over many years, and quite a few were even personally compiled by me."
"For mortals, the wisdom here is something they will never encounter in their entire lives."
Although he looked down on and was jealous of Gandalf, he and Saruman were of the same kind; no matter how much they disliked each other, if there was no special reason, they still had to tolerate and help each other.
But people outside of wizards?
"When there is gain, there must always be a return. I think you understand this principle."
"Alright, alright, I get it."
Li Wei pulled out a golden apple and swiftly threw it towards Saruman.
Caught off guard, Saruman only had time to block it with his hand.
The action was so fast that he couldn't even see what was in the air.
When the golden object fell, a "thud" echoed through the spacious hall. Saruman clutched his stomach where he was hit, his face twitching, followed by anger.
"What is the meaning of throwing a heavy object at me?"
"Why don't you look at what's in your hand?"
"What else could it be but a stone… Hmm?"
Upon seeing the object in his hand, Saruman's eyes widened instantly.
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6Chapter 126: Crystal of True KnowledgeAI Model: gemini-2.0-flash-001"How could there be such a perfect thing in this world…"
Saruman couldn't sit still. He stood up, held the golden apple in his hand to the window, and carefully examined it in the sunlight. His eyes couldn't bear to leave it for a moment.
"What is this?"
After his exclamation, Saruman suppressed the excitement in his heart, sat back in his chair, and asked calmly, his eyes shifting away from the golden apple.
"A golden apple, made from a large amount of gold. Eating it can heal almost all injuries, and it can also protect you from sharp weapons to a certain extent."
Li Wei replied, "It's quite precious. Every time one is used, there's one less in the world. I hope you can use it in the right place."
Gandalf glanced at Li Wei but said nothing.
"Good, very good."
Saruman put the golden apple into his robe and said with a rather pleasant tone, "My respected guest has truly brought me a great gift."
"I can guarantee that all the wisdom contained in the tower will be open to you during this time."
"If there's anything you don't understand, you can come to the upper levels of the tower to find me. If I have time, I will answer your questions."
[Isengard Reputation +30]
[Current Reputation: 30 (Guest)]
So stingy.
Other people get 'Friendly' with 30 reputation points, but he's still just a 'Guest'.
It can only be said that it fits his image very well.
"Then I won't be polite."
Just when the three people present thought things were over, Li Wei suddenly said again:
"In that room over there, if I'm not mistaken, is that a Palantír?"
"You are indeed learned."
Saruman complimented meaningfully and said, "That is indeed one of the Palantírs, the Orthanc Stone. One of the purposes of this tower is to protect it."
"Can I take a look?"
"No!"
Two voices sounded at the same time.
On this matter, Saruman and Gandalf rarely reached an agreement.
"For safety reasons, I suggest our guest not to dwell on that stone." Saruman warned.
"Li Wei, that thing cannot be used lightly. One of its holders is Sauron. You will definitely be noticed by him."
Gandalf also advised from the side.
"That is precisely my purpose."
"If he can see me, then I can also see him."
Li Wei stood up and said, "I am very curious about what he has been doing recently."
Too reckless.
Gandalf shook his head.
"Are you worried that I will be bewitched by him?"
Li Wei really felt that these two were making a fuss.
"Have you forgotten, Gandalf? When I faced Sauron directly in Dol Guldur, I gave him a good hit."
"He couldn't do anything to me face to face. Do you think he can do anything to me from such a distance?"
In later generations, Sauron could use the Palantír to attack people, largely because his power had recovered a lot after such a long time of accumulation.
The current Sauron is still very weak, which is a good opportunity to touch him.
"You are generous, but you have a fatally reckless personality."
Saruman's black staff suddenly appeared in his field of vision, followed by his white robe.
Gandalf also stood up.
"Why don't we just forget about it, Li Wei? It's not necessary."
Regardless of interests, at this time, both of them were sincerely thinking about Li Wei's safety.
"Aren't you two here?"
"Is there anyone present who hasn't faced Sauron directly?"
Obviously not.
Li Wei stood at the door with his hands on his hips and said, "How about this—if I show any signs of being bewitched by Sauron, then even if you knock me to the ground with your staffs, I will not have any complaints."
"This…"
Gandalf frowned. Is it really necessary to see this stone?
"Okay."
Unexpectedly, Saruman agreed very readily. He gripped the black staff in his hand, which looked quite hard and had spikes on the top, looking eager to try.
This is truly Saruman's heart; everyone knows it.
"You… sigh."
Gandalf shook his head, muttering words like 'unreasonable', thought for a while, and also picked up his staff.
The three of them came to the room on the right.
Li Wei stood in front of the stone covered with cloth. Gandalf and Saruman stood to Li Wei's left and right, staring at him, staffs in hand.
"I feel a little cold behind me."
"Don't worry, my guest, I will be watching you all the time."
Saruman said in a gentle voice.
"Me too."
Gandalf echoed on the other side.
"That's why I feel cold behind me…"
Forget it. Anyway, their staffs, no matter how hard, shouldn't be as hard as Azog's steel hammer.
—No, you can't say for sure.
Shaking his head, Li Wei reached out and lifted the heavy black cloth in front of him.
The Palantír appeared from below, reflecting the firelight from the candlesticks in the room.
Its surface was smooth and round, and the inside was as dark as a night without light, like a polished piece of black agate.
The faint spots of light reflected on it flickered and moved with the change of perspective, as if it were a rain without light on a night without light.
As deep as the starry sky, and as noisy as a rainy night.
Even without the magic it contained, this thing could be called a great and precious top-level work of art.
Li Wei slowly stretched his hand forward. As he approached, the crystal stone seemed to be activated, suddenly lit up, and actively connected to Li Wei's consciousness.
This feeling was like directly controlling some kind of device with his brain.
"I see…"
Several images flashed from within the Palantír.
Gandalf and Saruman exchanged glances and stepped forward to watch.
The first picture was a black, boundless scorched earth, without any living plants or animals, only occasionally a few dry thorns, and some poisonous flowers nourished by vicious things…
"Mordor."
Gandalf said the name of this place.
"Most of the terrain there is like this, lifeless and full of despair."
As he spoke, the picture changed to a green area that looked a little gray. A large number of scantily clad humans were working in the fields, each looking like a withered tree, mentally languid, and Orcs were whipping them next to them.
"This is the fertile green area next to the Nurnen lake in the rear of Mordor. Those are the humans who were captured by Sauron as slaves."
"Large tracts of farmland are cultivated here by slaves. Most of Mordor's food comes from this. It's hard to imagine how many people they have captured…"
"Those people should not be treated like this."
Li Wei remembered this place and said, "They should be liberated."
The picture changed again.
An army poured out of an opening in the Ash Mountains north of Mordor and headed east.
This army was extraordinary. Just from what Li Wei could see, there were dozens of Olog-hai wearing full sets of refined steel armor. This was one of the few species in Middle-earth that could directly cause harm to Li Wei, and it was also a rare war unit that was tougher and more capable of fighting than Iron Golems.
Just look at the huge maces they held in their hands, the diameter of which was taller than an adult.
The direction they were heading was… Rhûn, where the Easterlings lived.
"The Easterlings have been allied with Sauron since a long time ago. At their peak, they even disintegrated the Kingdom of Rhovanion, all the way into Rohan, and posed a considerable threat to Gondor."
"One of the Ringwraiths, 'Khamûl,' was an Easterling."
"But why are they marching towards Rhûn?"
Li Wei was quite puzzled.
"Could something have happened there?"
Gandalf shook his head and couldn't say why. Only Saruman frowned, seeming to think of something.
Just as Li Wei planned to continue manipulating the crystal stone to display more information, suddenly, the entire room darkened, and all the images in the crystal stone disappeared.
A huge eye rolling with flames appeared from within, reflected in Li Wei's pupils.
That gaze seemed to be able to cross space, directly locking onto the person standing in front of the crystal stone, conveying whispers to Li Wei's mind.
[Corruption: 0.001%]
The progress bar, which had been motionless for a long time as if it were a decoration, suddenly jumped.
"Sauron."
All three people present became nervous, especially Saruman. He stared at the big eye while gripping his staff with both hands, his eyes constantly moving between the crystal stone and Li Wei, as if looking for an opportunity.
Gandalf held his staff in front of him, and the Ring of Fire on his hand shone brightly, dispelling some of the darkness.
And Li Wei said his polite greeting:
"We meet again, loser."
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Ch. 127 / 40731.2%#127Chapter 127 Book ResearchAI Model: gemini-2.0-flash-001For Sauron, those words were incredibly damaging.
[Corruption: 0.002%]
Along with the sudden increase in corruption, the anger and killing intent of the deep black shadow in the center of the flame also surged.
The scorching heat permeated through the crystal into the room, illuminating it brightly.
Whispers constantly emanated from the black shadow, trying to climb into Li Wei's mind.
And Li Wei—he actively leaned his ear closer, finally understanding the meaning of the whispers:
"You will meet your death."
[Corruption: 0.031%]
"Is that so? That's not bad, after all, in my opinion, whether it's living or dying, it's much better than being half-dead."
Thump!
A heavy pressure suddenly crashed into his consciousness, shadows spreading in his heart, rushing like a storm, dissolving his reason.
Li Wei's breathing suddenly became much more difficult, even somewhat impossible.
However, the fire in his heart did not extinguish because of the darkness, but instead became more firm and resilient, impossible to scrape away.
"I will find you, and then kill you."
The evil and filthy declaration echoed in his consciousness.
"You can't kill me."
Li Wei responded to it.
Whoosh—
The black shadow in the crystal disappeared, and there were no more images.
Li Wei's vision blurred, and he took a step back, feeling slightly weightless.
[Corruption: 1%]
"I'll help you!"
Saruman raised his staff and was about to smash it down, the stick whistling through the air.
Clang!
It was hard to tell whether it was the sound of metal clashing or wood colliding with wood.
A simple wooden staff blocked Li Wei's path, the pipe hanging on it shaking from the impact.
"Gandalf."
Saruman called out, quite displeased.
"There's no need, he hasn't been bewitched."
Gandalf smiled, slowly moving Saruman's staff away and helping Li Wei steady himself.
"How are you?"
"I'm fine, thanks to your help, it's not a big problem."
"Not a big problem? I think it's a big problem, you've completely angered Sauron, he will definitely find a way to retaliate against you, you better be careful lately."
"After all, Sauron's black magic is always difficult to prevent, it might sneak up on you at any time."
Gandalf didn't forget that magic was Li Wei's weakness.
"If something goes wrong, remember to go to Rivendell or the Golden Wood, there are people there who can help you."
"Or if it really doesn't work, go find Radagast, he might have some ideas too."
"And me."
Saruman put away his staff and naturally walked over, saying, "You can also come to me, I would be happy to help."
Gandalf nodded.
He still trusted Saruman.
Li Wei didn't consider it a priority option.
If he looked for Saruman, he might really help, but it probably wouldn't be free.
"Okay, okay, I understand."
Agreeing verbally, Li Wei put the Seeing Stone back on, ending the topic.
Too dangerous.
It was only because he had been running around Middle-earth for the past two years and experienced enough that his will had been tempered to some extent.
If it were when he first came to this world, it might have been even more dangerous.
The purpose of using the Seeing Stone had been achieved, and this matter came to an end.
Amidst Saruman's inexplicable regret, Li Wei came to the library on both sides of the tower, searching the bookshelves row by row for book titles that might trigger something new.
"What do you want to read, Li Wei? I've been here for a while and have some memory of the books here."
Gandalf volunteered to act as a guide.
"About magic."
"Magic?"
"There are quite a few, let me think, over here."
After a while, in front of a bookshelf, several stacks of books were piled on the table, and Li Wei looked up and down at the titles, his scalp tingling.
These titles were enough to compile a small booklet.
"Okay... I'll take a look."
From that day on, Li Wei lived directly in this vast library, flipping through books day and night, never seeming to rest.
Gandalf, as a guide, also read books with Li Wei for a few days, but after confirming that there were no new conflicts between Li Wei and Saruman, he left.
"Time waits for no one, I must continue my journey."
This gray-robed wizard was always busy.
Several more days passed, and there was not much movement in the library.
Saruman came once, and he was a little puzzled by this guest who worked tirelessly once he started.
"Don't you really need to sleep?"
"I don't want a sudden death in my tower."
He warned Li Wei.
"Just take care of yourself."
Li Wei was too lazy to explain to him.
Saruman clenched his staff, turned and left, and never came again.
Only outside the library, he called a servant:
"Go watch him, don't let him die inside."
If such an influential figure died in his tower, it would bring a lot of trouble, and even if he didn't do it, he would be considered inseparable from it.
That would be impossible to clear his name even if he jumped into the Bruinen River.
He didn't care about Saruman's little actions.
These days Li Wei was scratching his head from reading books.
It was not what he thought, most of these so-called 'magic-related' books were history books, or some rumors and stories, and poems.
The content was messy, almost from any era.
One even recorded a mysterious man living in the depths of the Old Forest of the Shire...
The types were complete, but they were useless.
None of them taught magic or recorded some kind of craft, and the few related ones were mixed with a lot of humanities popular science, with very little substance, or rather, this little substance was simply mentioned in passing to tell the humanities history of a certain place.
Not believing it, Li Wei stayed in the room and continued reading.
Only until he had read all those thick or thin books, he couldn't see any reason.
But it was not without gain.
Among these books, there were two that had Saruman's notes on them, in which he recorded some of his inspiration, and many of these characters mentioned some kind of research he was conducting.
And these studies were related to the 'elements' that make up the essence of the world.
Unfortunately, they were just some things jotted down casually, and there were no real points. The essence of Saruman's research was probably in his private laboratory...
It seems that I have to go to him.
"Alas——"
Sighing, Li Wei stood up, patted the dust off his body, pushed the door open and walked out.
This push also startled a servant who was dozing off at the door.
He quickly greeted Li Wei, and then left in a hurry.
Not paying attention to the servant, Li Wei walked up the stairs step by step, observing the internal structure of the tower, as a way to relax.
It's been a long time since I stood up.
Looking up, even Li Wei had to sigh - there are really many books here.
Bookshelves are almost the main interior decoration of this entire huge and mountain-like black tower. From the bottom to the top of the tower, most of the rooms are used to store books, and they are connected to each other in some way.
The remaining small part of the rooms are used for living and doing research.
Thinking, Li Wei turned a corner and broke into a room with a proper alchemy table and grinding tools.
On the desk by the window were scattered some notes, the ink on them didn't seem to have dried for long, still fresh.
"Enchanting metal materials."
Li Wei picked up a page of notes and read it.
When he first came to this tower, he definitely couldn't understand the pile of black words and nouns mentioned above.
But after the baptism of that large stack of books, the current Li Wei is not considered a novice.
He could barely understand a few lines.
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"Infuse the material with Vis."
Li Wei stared at the page of notes through the sunlight, scratching his head.
A flicker of inspiration sparked in his mind, yet it was like being separated by a membrane, unable to break through.
It was like suddenly forgetting what he was doing just a moment ago; the feeling was unbearable, neither up nor down.
He understood, but only a little.
"Truth cannot be understood by merely glancing at it."
Suddenly, a voice sounded from behind him.
Saruman.
"Our guest seems to lack manners; that is my private property."
He snatched the notes from Li Wei's hand and slammed them onto the table.
"It is indeed difficult to comprehend."
Li Wei admitted this point.
"Heh heh."
Saruman sneered, saying:
"Wisdom is not something everyone can possess. Forcibly looking at things you cannot understand will only damage your mind. I suggest you go downstairs and read storybooks instead; that will broaden your horizons."
"Perhaps you are right."
Li Wei shrugged, "So, Saruman, what are your insights regarding this research on the table?"
"I have nothing to say to you. That is not something you should be involved in."
Saruman sat down on his own, picked up a small lens from the table, and began observing the ore in front of him.
"If you have nothing else to ask, please leave. As you can see, I am not idle."
Ignoring Saruman's overt and covert sarcasm, Li Wei's attention was entirely drawn to the object in his hand.
"What is that you are holding?"
"I don't need to tell you."
"That's a pity. I was hoping to share the secret elixir I have..."
"This is a small tool I use for studying materials."
Saruman looked up and said, "With this lens, you can observe the textures of metal or other things more clearly, which helps in understanding their essence."
"May I take a look?"
"Of course."
Li Wei took the lens.
It felt somewhat familiar, but he wasn't sure.
He held up the lens and looked at Saruman.
He only saw a gloomy old face.
Li Wei gravely shifted his gaze, then looked at the water glass beside him, especially the water within. He observed the reflection of the room cast by the faint light, contemplating its soft and rigid properties.
A flash of realization dawned in his mind.
"Water, rigid enough to shatter mountains and rocks, yet soft enough to gently entwine around a finger."
"This Vis exists in water and all water-containing objects. It is the source of life."
—Vis Mnemonic"
A piece of knowledge about "Water" floated into his mind and was absorbed by Li Wei.
A prompt appeared:
[Gained "Water" Vis knowledge point * 1]
Some new items appeared in the crafting table.
Clatter.
Li Wei placed the small lens on the table.
"Did you perceive anything?"
"I perceived the wisdom of 'Water'."
A smile appeared on the corner of Li Wei's mouth.
Crude barbarian, putting on airs.
Saruman disdainfully scoffed in his mind.
"This is for you."
Li Wei threw out a bottle of Night Vision Potion and said, "Your tower is too dark; it can help you see more clearly."
"A potion that allows one to see the outlines of things through darkness?"
Saruman took it, examined it briefly, and then casually set it aside. This effect wasn't particularly rare; he could achieve it himself with some means, but there were indeed some magical Vis within it, making it somewhat valuable for research.
It could barely be considered an acceptable consultation fee.
"Then I shall accept it. Thank you for your generosity."
His Reputation value didn't change.
He didn't pay attention to this small detail.
Waving his hand, Li Wei left Saruman's laboratory, feeling a little excited.
Vis!
That was the symbol of the occult.
A new module has been unlocked!
A 'Mystical Age' was about to arrive.
He didn't waste a single moment.
The next day, Li Wei rode his horse early in the morning, informed his attendant, and left.
He rode straight back to Roadside Fort.
On this day, the Residents lived as usual: farmers tilled their land, miners rode in minecarts feeling the power, some people with fishing rods sat in twos and threes by the river, anticipating the next thing to be caught, and groups of Residents gathered around an empty plot, discussing what kind of house to build.
Everything progressed as usual.
Until Li Wei appeared on an empty plot outside the city wall, carrying a backpack full of building materials.
Then, on this plot, he laid a large, serrated stone circle and built upwards along this circle.
He thus created an incredibly massive tower base foundation.
That's right, it was a tower.
A colossal fortress tower, several times longer in diameter than the castle when viewed from above.
Sauron had Barad-dûr, Saruman had Orthanc. Both were incredibly sturdy fortress towers, both grand and practical.
In the past, when he had nothing to do, Li Wei had no particular ideas.
But now... after all, the Mystical Age had arrived.
No wizard tower, how to play magic?
Li Wei also wanted his own tower.
A grand project thus began.
For this month, whenever the Residents had free time, they would climb the city wall and gaze at the massive structure gradually rising by the lake.
"Oh my god..."
Most Residents had never seen Li Wei personally build anything before.
They had thought that with the blessing of their Lord's magic, three to five people working together could build a tall, large, and beautiful house in a few days, which was already quite fast.
They just hadn't expected that there was someone even stronger. The source of that great magic—the Lord of Roadside Fort: Li Wei, when he personally took action, one person could equal everyone in the territory!
Just by sleeping for a night, or going to do something else for a while, if they weren't paying attention, the thick and massive tower base would visibly rise by a large section, almost soaring upwards.
"That gray tower, before the season had even passed, grew from a mere foundation into a colossal structure that pierced through the clouds, causing passersby to only look up, unable to see its end."
Some Residents picked up pen and paper to record this event.
"And all of this was done by our Lord alone. In this matter, even the Resident most skilled in building houses in the city dared not volunteer to help."
"We finally understood how Roadside Fort was built when this land was still a wilderness. That must have been a feat that would make people in the surrounding towns gape in astonishment."
"—Recorded in 2942, Autumn."
Falling leaves brought news.
This year, the territory remained peaceful, with no major events, except for the sudden appearance of that fortress-like tower.
When Roadside Fort's caravan, loaded with various specialties and carts of fine wine, set off, it was still just a foundation.
By the time the caravan had circled various regions and returned to Roadside Fort, the top of the tower had already been completed.
The autumn wind rustled, bringing a touch of coolness.
Atop the tower, looking down at the tiny things below, and then at the clouds within reach, Li Wei spread his arms and took a deep breath.
What a thoroughly exhilarating all-nighter!
Now that the construction was complete, it was time to get down to business.
Whoosh—
The next moment, Li Wei leaped down, put on his elytra, and slowly spiraled downwards, all the way to the entrance steps of the tower at the very bottom.
Little Pink, who was grazing on the grass nearby, saw her master land and scurried over, rubbing her head against Li Wei's pant leg.
Her eyes were full of longing for the sky.
Petting her dragon head, Li Wei looked at the small patch of bald grass nearby, falling silent for a moment.
"...You should eat less of that stuff in the future."]}
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Ch. 129 / 40731.7%#129Chapter 129 I haven't figured it out yetAI Model: gemini-2.5-flashDid I not feed it enough meat?
Or does this guy really just prefer to eat vegetables?
Li Wei was truly silenced by Little Pink's peculiar preference.
Forget it, since it likes to eat... then let it eat. As long as it doesn't starve, it's fine. Besides, grass isn't a bad thing, and it might even be quite nourishing for it.
Shaking his head, Li Wei pushed open the Orthanc Tower's great door and stood on the steps, not moving forward.
Because there was nothing in front.
At this moment, this tower was still just an empty shell, only having an outer skin, completely empty inside—there was truly nothing, not even a floor for people to walk on. It was like an empty cardboard box.
Only the outermost layer had been built, and inside it was pitch black.
A normal building wouldn't be like this, but then again, Li Wei built it. Anyway, it wouldn't collapse, so he could build whatever part he wanted first.
Li Wei had never seen Sauron's Barad-dûr, nor did he know exactly what it looked like or how big it was.
But the scale of this tower in front of him was certainly no less than Saruman's Orthanc Tower, and it even surpassed it in height.
In any case, from now on, another magnificent giant tower would be added to the world's named structures. It was—he hadn't thought of a name yet.
Temporarily putting aside the naming task, Li Wei sent Little Pink off to play somewhere else, while he returned to the warehouse, once again took out a pile of materials, and began internal architectural planning on the Orthanc Tower's lowest level.
The floor definitely had to be laid first, then lighting, a library, a reception hall, stairs leading to the upper levels...
A few days later, the first floor of the Orthanc Tower was divided into several large areas.
However, most of these places were empty, with only a library being renovated and put into use as Li Wei's research area.
Here, Li Wei made his first iron-shod wooden staff, and then next to the bookshelf, he made his first research table and his first arcane workbench.
This was the first step in Mysticism, and it would be indispensable for all future research.
The arcane workbench was used to synthesize magical items, while the research table was used to research and unlock various new knowledge and recipes.
Researching new knowledge required 'Vis' knowledge points, similar to what was gained when researching 'Water' in Orthanc before.
A knowledge point can only be obtained once from the same object, and in research, these knowledge points are consumed. If there aren't enough points, research cannot continue.
Therefore, for Mysticism research to proceed, it was destined to travel through many places, using a lens to analyze everything visible in this world.
Snap.
Li Wei tapped with his staff, and a square bookshelf transformed into a book, suspended in mid-air.
"Manual of Magics"
It recorded some unknown Mystic research that needed to be gradually revealed and deciphered...
After feeding Little Pink meat, Li Wei sat at the table, picked up his pen and ink, and started playing Vis Connect-the-Dots.
"The first life in the world was born from minerals and water."
Earth + Water = Life.
"Human civilization first discovered, controlled (made orderly), and used fire, and the energy released by this orderly flame illuminated the path of civilization."
Fire + Order = Energy.
"When a liquid becomes chaotic, it becomes poison."
Water + Chaos = Poison.
As new Vis were revealed on the research table one by one, the basic Vis knowledge points Li Wei had accumulated by scanning with his lens during his tower construction gradually depleted.
Li Wei only stopped his research when all the Vis from basic to seventh-tier in his memory had been revealed.
At this point, the knowledge points were also basically exhausted. Therefore, it was impossible to proceed with the next step of research, and it was time to go out and find some new materials.
Mysticism research is always inseparable from travel.
It was time to go out for a stroll.
"Just right, after so long, it's time to see how the other project is progressing."
Taking his Manual of Magics lens, Li Wei stepped into the Hellgate and sped towards River Valley City, under the awestruck and worshipful gazes of the Residents.
However, Li Wei had not gone far when he stopped and looked at a transparent light spot floating in the air by the roadside.
Aura Node.
In the Mystic Age, to use magical Vis to create various items on an arcane workbench or cast spells, one needed a staff, and the magic in the staff did not appear out of thin air; it needed to be charged.
There were many ways to charge a staff, but in the early development stage when nothing was available, most Mystics (referring to those who study Mysticism) would choose two methods to charge their staffs.
The first was to rely on naturally generated 'Aura Nodes.' These were stable collections of magical Vis, usually containing multiple types of magical Vis within them, and they could slowly recover after being absorbed.
Normally, Aura Nodes were difficult to discover; with the naked eye, one could only see a faint transparent outline. A Manual of Magics lens was needed to make them visible.
Their advantage was that they were almost cost-free and recyclable.
It just took a bit of time.
Compared to absorbing magical Vis from Aura Nodes, the second method of obtaining magic was simpler and easier to understand.
That was to kill.
After a life dies, the primordial Vis contained within its body dissipates and can be directly absorbed and utilized by a staff.
However, this method was truly a bit brutal. Generally, Mystics still preferred non-violent methods of obtaining magical Vis.
To return to the topic, there are six types of Vis that can be directly utilized by a staff: Earth, Fire, Air, Water, Order, and Chaos.
The node in front of him contained two basic Vis: Fire and Earth.
Li Wei noted down this location and placed some blocks on the ground as a marker.
Due to different world rules, there was no trace of Aura Nodes in Middle-earth; they could only be found in the Nether. They seemed to dynamically update with Li Wei's own changes.
Magic in Middle-earth mostly originated from the user's powerful soul, an extension of will from the inside out.
The magic revealed in the Mystic Age, however, came from external objects, belonging to an application of 'Aura' and 'Primordial Vis.'
Many effects of the two seemed similar, but their internal workings and logic could not be discussed together at all.
After making the mark, Li Wei picked up his Manual of Magics lens, placed it before his eyes, and continued on his way.
Along the way, he would stop whenever he saw something bright, make a mark, and then charge the iron-shod wooden staff in his hand.
Walking and stopping like this, it took him most of the day to reach River Valley City, and he had a backpack full of fully charged staffs.
This would definitely be enough for a while.
When he emerged from the Hellgate, it was already evening. The glow of dusk seeped through the mountain gaps, reflecting on the path and making the paving stones glow red.
Even as the sun set, River Valley City did not seem particularly quiet. The streets remained bustling, with people coming and going, and children running around with no intention of returning home to rest or sleep.
After some time away, it had become even more prosperous. The city not only had humans but also many Dwarves walking around the streets.
The most significant impact this brought was—he would have to pay more attention to his surroundings when walking from now on.
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Ch. 130 / 40731.9%#130Chapter 130 Cheerful AirAI Model: gemini-2.0-flash-001As time passed, the afterglow of the sun gradually faded, but the lights of the city did not disappear.
Enough torches in casings lined the roadside to provide illumination, a continuous source of fire that could turn this place into a city that never sleeps.
Seeing the iconic black armor and long sword, people on the roadside bowed slightly to Li Wei to greet him.
Not only the residents of Riverrun, but also the dwarves showed some of their respect, paying homage to the lord here.
At night, Li Wei followed the route in his memory to Bard's cottage, finding it still lit.
Bard was also awake.
"What are you busy with?"
Pushing open the door, Li Wei didn't announce himself in advance, directly sitting across from Bard at the desk to chat.
"Some financial issues within the town."
Bard was already somewhat accustomed to Li Wei's unpredictable appearances. He temporarily put down the work in his hands, fetched a pot of hot water, brewed a cup of tea for Li Wei, and placed it in front of him.
"Need some snacks?"
"No, I'm not hungry."
Li Wei took a sip of tea, signaling Bard to continue the previous topic.
"The road between Riverrun and Lake-town has been completed for a long time. This road is very popular. The day after it was completed, people drove their own carriages to the entrance, specializing in quick round trips between the two places. Usually, these people can make several trips a day."
"The cooperation with Erebor is very smooth. Some people with better talents have learned to make new tools there. The number of blacksmiths and various craftsmen has increased a lot."
Bard stared at the various reports on the table, recalling the recent developments. As he was speaking, he suddenly raised his head as if sensing something.
He saw Li Wei nodding, holding a gold-rimmed glass lens in front of his eyes, looking at him.
"Human, mind, senses, soul, movement..."
New knowledge.
"What is that?" Bard didn't quite understand.
"Your elemental composition."
Li Wei put down the lens.
"Never mind, continue."
"Okay."
"There are indeed some things to say—about the space by the main road. The terrain nearby is very good, and some houses and buildings can be added as extensions of the city and town."
"Just do it."
"I will convey this idea."
There aren't many management issues in Riverrun.
With two leaders of such high prestige, the residents are quite self-disciplined in their lives, and the public order is exceptionally good.
Everyone in this city has personally witnessed the era.
Bard nodded and said again:
"By the way, if you have time, you can go to the city center square to take a look. There are some new things there."
"I will."
There was nothing major. After a brief chat and finishing the cup of tea, Li Wei walked out of the cottage, using the lens in his hand to look here and there, studying everything around him.
Some residents curiously watched the lord observing everywhere with a mirror, scratching their heads, unable to figure out what he was doing.
But conversely, Li Wei had already figured out the residents.
People—although things that have already been studied cannot be studied repeatedly, there are always differences between people. In addition to the basic elements, everyone will always have some additional elements to indicate the differences between individuals.
This extra element is especially obvious in those who possess a skill. They always gather some elements that ordinary people don't have, like blacksmiths, they will have the 'tool' element.
The elemental composition also varies slightly between different races.
Like dwarves.
They often have elements such as 'earth,' 'metal,' and 'minerals.'
Everyone's an ironhead.
After wandering around the city, gaining a lot of knowledge points from the surrounding things and residents, Li Wei suddenly raised his head and looked at the palace at the highest point of Riverrun, discovering that the building was significantly different from what he had seen last time.
It has been almost completely repaired, but some places look a bit square.
It seems that those places still need to be polished.
However, the fact that even the palace has been repaired indicates that the basic buildings and various facilities in the city are quite complete, otherwise, Bard would not have arranged for people to repair that thing first, given his nature.
After climbing up the palace and looking around, marveling at the wisdom of the working people, Li Wei looked down, gazing at the brightly lit city, and suddenly focused his gaze on the center of the square, which Bard had just mentioned.
"That's... a statue?"
A moment later.
Li Wei in the center of the square looked up at the exquisitely crafted stone sculpture, amazed.
Exactly the same.
Almost exactly like himself.
This is a statue that records a great historical moment.
The base of the statue is a ferocious giant dragon head, with two people standing on it one in front of the other.
Standing in front is Li Wei, holding a sword and wearing black armor, and standing behind is Bard, holding a yew longbow in his hand, with a black arrow like a long spear on his back.
The statue is lifelike and quite vivid, and it can be seen that the builder must be a very skilled craftsman.
After standing in front of the statue for a long time, observing it for a while, Li Wei left here and continued to observe other places.
This observation lasted all night.
Knowledge, increased.
Knock knock knock.
Early the next morning, the door of Bard's house was gently knocked.
Creak.
The door opened.
Bard was still quite calm, and his spirits were not bad at all, which made Li Wei wonder if he hadn't slept either.
Li Wei greeted him and said, "I went to the square and saw it. It's a pretty great work of art. Did you suggest making it?"
"No, it was proposed by a craftsman and voted on by the residents to build it."
"Okay, it's really good."
In the time it took to say two or three sentences, Li Wei had skillfully walked into the house and sat by the window at the table.
He looked in the direction of Lake-town through the window and said:
"Speaking of which, now that the residents are used to the current road, it's time to extend this road further."
"Prepare yourself, we're going to Lake-town."
"I'll start this project."
"Start it?"
Is he referring to the 'Sky Road?'
Bard's expression became more serious.
After settling his affairs at home, Li Wei and Bard appeared west of Lake-town that morning, at the end of the newly built road.
Not far ahead is the dark forest. If we continue to build the road on the ground, we have to consider how to clear the obstacles on the road.
But the lord always has a way.
"What's next?"
Bard asked, tilting his head.
"Next, watch me."
Li Wei took out a stone, jumped, and put it under his feet, releasing a cube.
Soon, a stone pillar straight to the sky was built.
Standing at a high place, Li Wei looked to the left, the black mountains of the Black Forest, and to the right, the red leaves reflected in the sunlight and the location of the Elven King's underground palace.
This height is about right, and the location is also suitable, and will not interfere with the normal life of the elves.
Let's start!
On this day, at the junction of the Black Forest and Lake-town, a stone platform spread around the top of a stone pillar, covering a large area of sunlight.
Just as Bard widened his eyes and looked up, his neck stiffening, Li Wei put on his elytra and glided down, and continued to build the road along the end of the road that the residents had previously built.
The only difference from before is that this road is a bit curved and is also spreading upwards at a relatively smooth slope.
Yes, upwards.
"He just kept building until the sun went down."
Lake-town, Bard was eating dinner in a hotel.
He rubbed his sore neck and said to a road worker sitting opposite him:
"I hope your legs won't be weak when construction starts."
"Legs weak?"
The person sitting opposite him immediately became unhappy.
"When you say that, it's really quite curious. What kind of road can make the person building it feel weak in the legs?"
I've been building roads for so long, what situation haven't I seen?
"Go and see for yourself when it gets light."
Bard said, "I hope we can gather enough courageous people to build it."
"I'll go, sir."
As soon as he finished speaking, Alfred suddenly jumped out from the side, causing the people eating around him to show disgust.
This guy is really slippery, and he will pop out from somewhere if you don't pay attention.
However, despite the disgust, after so long of working together, Alfred has been initially transformed successfully, and has not caused any more troubles. He is also quite diligent in his work and does not slack off.
He has also gained some recognition from the townspeople.
"You? Courage?"
Bard looked strange and shook his head.
The road worker next to him was not so restrained. He directly said, "Does your courage mean wearing women's clothes and hiding behind?"
As soon as this sentence came out, the surrounding air immediately became cheerful, and there was a burst of laughter.
Alfred immediately blushed, straightened his neck, and retorted loudly:
"It's not every man who has the guts to wear women's clothes!"
"Puhahahahaha——!"
The people eating around laughed even louder.
"Make way——"
A maid holding a dish pushed Alfred away and walked behind him. After putting down the plate, she also secretly smiled.
It can only be said that comedic characters also have a certain market.
"Sigh——"
Bard put down the knife and fork in his hand, sighed, and his head hurt from this guy's trouble.
"Whatever, you can go if you want, and don't go if you don't want to. I don't have time to talk nonsense with you. Our lord has arranged a lot of work for me."
"Now, I have to quickly formulate a high-altitude construction safety guide..."
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Ch. 131 / 40732.2%#131Chapter 131 BeginningAI Model: gemini-2.0-flash-001The winding road leading upwards, the spiraling railway tracks exclusively for minecarts, and the gear-operated elevator platform crafted with dwarven technology.
These constitute the main entrance structure of this skyway.
Unlike ordinary ground-level roads, skyways inherently possess certain natural hazards, such as their altitude and the stable operation of their various facilities.
However, solutions exist for these problems.
A qualified road always comes with many facilities, such as lighting and safety railings, which are essential. Then there's the maintenance of the access routes, which doesn't cost too much.
If it were a regular elevator platform, there might be a slight chance of accidents, such as aging parts or fatigue in certain areas leading to malfunctions. But anything assembled from parts synthesized by Li Wei can only suffer accidents caused by human error.
The stability is practically maxed out.
Li Wei spent several days on this road, directly repairing the most difficult and complex initial section. The rest was repetitive mechanical labor.
Upon receiving the news, Bard rushed over without stopping, once again raising his head to look up.
A towering stone pillar stood firmly on the ground, supporting a small section of the road above. The road was smooth and level, with torches as light sources along the roadside, and sturdy safety fences to prevent accidents.
At the beginning of the road, there was also a small house that could serve as a temporary resting place.
"Even if you don't continue building further, the current state is already a miracle."
"This doesn't count as a miracle."
Li Wei, recalling some history, said, "Have you heard of Khazad-dûm, or Moria?"
"I know, I've heard that it's home to a large number of dark creatures, a habitat for Orcs and various monsters."
"A long time ago, it wasn't like this."
"Khazad-dûm, the scale of that underground city was enormous, stretching from west to east through the entire Misty Mountains, ascending to the mountain peaks, and connecting to underground rivers below. The entire structure was magnificent, spacious, and built with no skimping on materials."
"It was a true hall of miracles, renowned throughout the world."
Compared to Moria, the fortresses, towers, or roadside strongholds that Li Wei built throughout the territory were truly small.
And this was only because he possessed the characteristics of a blockhead. It's hard to imagine how much time it took and how it was carved out to achieve the scale of Moria.
Compared to Li Wei, that was the real, unbelievable miracle.
Bard imagined it slightly.
A vast and wide hall capable of traversing the Misty Mountains would be many times larger than Riverrun and Erebor combined.
"The craftsmanship of the dwarves is indeed powerful."
He couldn't help but exclaim.
"Yes, now do you still think this project is unbelievable or impossible to complete?"
"No, I never thought it was impossible to complete."
"Very well, then it's time to start working."
Li Wei led Bard, the newly appointed road construction project director, towards the entrance, explaining the function of each component.
The upward road is for gradually ascending from the ground.
The spiraling minecart pathway is mainly used for transporting materials or blocks. Of course, if anyone wants to experience the thrill of high-speed rotation, they can also take a ride.
After introducing these two, Li Wei directly jumped onto an elevator platform, inviting Bard to come up as well.
This platform was quite stable, and the ascent and descent processes were enclosed, equipped with multiple safety facilities, although they were unlikely to be needed, and there was a pool at the bottom.
Multiple insurances, extremely strong load-bearing capacity, and as for how strong—it gets stronger when it encounters stronger forces.
The two stood on it, and the platform didn't budge at all, as stable as standing on the ground.
Li Wei pulled the lever.
Click. The platform ascended at a moderate speed.
This feeling was commonplace for Li Wei, or for those dwarves accustomed to mining, but it was a bit exciting for Bard.
As soon as the platform moved, he felt a slight sense of dizziness.
As a powerful archer who dared to climb high towers to challenge dragons and could perform precise shooting regardless of external interference, Bard's courage was unquestionable, and he wouldn't have symptoms like acrophobia.
But this feeling of weightlessness was indeed a first experience. After all, he hadn't been to the dwarves' mines or ridden their elevators and cable cars.
"It's truly wonderful, I've only heard of such things."
After taking a few deep breaths, Bard also recovered.
"Now you've seen it, and you'll be using it often in the future."
Soon, the platform rose to the top, and the two walked out, feeling the high-altitude breeze.
Bard took a deep breath, walked to the side of the road, grabbed the railing, and looked at the sea of trees that looked particularly bright in the sunlight.
"That is the real woodland, not the 'Black Forest' as people call it, but the Great Greenwood..."
As a descendant of the former Lord of Riverrun, Bard also knew a little about more distant history.
"It's so beautiful, grand and beautiful. I truly feel sorry for the King of the Woodland Realm. The power of spiders and certain dark entities has polluted the entire Greenwood, forcing them to live only in underground halls."
"In the past, they could almost only come out through rivers or some small paths that people often walked, and these places were not absolutely safe."
Even Orcs could take some time to run to both sides of the river.
"But now—"
"Everything will be different," Bard continued.
Clatter.
Li Wei placed an iron golem on the spot.
It could serve as a patrolman, maintaining the safety of the entrance.
"The Woodland Elves are actually happy to communicate."
"It's just that they have suffered from the invasion of dark creatures and the threats of various enemies for many years, forcing them to close themselves off and remain vigilant about everything outside."
Li Wei expressed his views.
"They are quite friendly and enthusiastic to friends."
Bard looked in the direction of the palace and agreed:
"I can see that the King seems aloof on the surface, but he is actually a very compassionate person. I have never been able to think of a way to repay him."
"Haven't the merchant ships of Dorwinion come recently? Just ship him more good wine."
"Okay, I will."
After determining the construction route, Bard quickly gathered the pavers waiting in Lake-town and brought them to the entrance.
The residents stood in front of the load-bearing stone pillars, which were actually used for decoration, looked at each other, and made a series of gasps.
"Are we going up there?"
Someone couldn't help but ask.
"Yes, anyone who is afraid of heights can quit now. This will not force anyone to do it."
Bard scanned the area, but no one spoke.
But he had already seen the answer in people's eyes:
Retreating without even trying, how embarrassing would that be?
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Ch. 132 / 40732.4%#132Chapter 132: Tower Test-takerAI Model: gemini-2.5-flashBatch after batch of people ascended to the construction front line on the rising platforms.
On the side of the Sky Road, the first thing that caught their eye was a brilliant sea of trees shimmering with golden light, a magnificent and breathtaking sight that dispelled many people's fear of heights.
In the end, most people stayed, with only a scattered few who felt dizzy just looking down, shaking their heads and retreating.
"I'm really sorry, I, I have no problem walking on the ground, but as soon as I walk to the edge, I can't even breathe..."
Some people with acrophobia left the construction front line.
However, the remaining people also felt uneasy looking at the high altitude, thinking that working here would certainly be quite dangerous.
Perhaps Dwarves would be more suitable for this place, after all, there are many steep cliffs in the mountains.
Although the places where Dwarves live don't see the sun, there are many places that require high-altitude work.
After an initial screening to select a group of more reliable road pavers, Project Director Bard began to arrange the specific construction plan.
During construction, at least two people per group are required, and they need to be tied with a "safety rope"; one person is responsible for managing the rope and maintaining stability, while the other performs the road construction work.
As one thing after another was established, the road continued to extend little by little.
Transport ore carts slid along the rails from Long Lake Town to River Valley, carrying batches of materials up to ensure the smooth progress of the project.
As the road construction project progressed, the commotion also alarmed Thorin, who was deep in the mountains; he quickly came to inquire about the matter, and Bard explained Li Wei's plan.
"Hiss--"
After the Lonely Mountain Expedition, Thorin and Bard stood side by side in Long Lake Town again after several months, looking up together at the magnificent Sky Road.
Thorin did not seem particularly surprised by this suddenly launched massive project; rather, he was more filled with admiration.
In matters of construction, Dwarves have considerable say.
"It's clear that your road pavers here aren't very skilled."
Thorin looked at the workers still tentatively paving the road on the side, shaking his head.
"Yes, this is their first time coming to such a high place; previously, no matter how high, it wouldn't exceed a palace, which is somewhat unexpected."
Bard stated, but Thorin's mouth curved slightly upwards.
"Perhaps it's very high for you, Master Bard."
"But if you could go deep into the mountains or into some deep pits, you would find that this height is nothing."
"We often work in such places; the biggest difference between here and those mineral-filled canyons is just that it's a bit brighter."
Comparing the sky and the mountain dome, green forests and stone thorns, and underground currents in terms of danger, the latter are even more dangerous.
"The diligence and bravery of Dwarves are unmatched by any other race."
"Alright, alright."
Bard admitted he was inexperienced; he said:
"Then what are the King Under the Mountain's insights on our project?"
Thorin smiled faintly.
He said, "As allies who help each other, I cannot stand by and watch you continue to work with such inefficient methods."
"The clumsy methods you've devised are merely following our old path, but watching you grope in the dark on a path we've already traveled is not the behavior of an ally."
"Why not consult someone with more experience?"
Thorin, with the air of an experienced person, reached out to pat Bard's shoulder, but due to his height, he awkwardly stopped halfway through the gesture.
Bard clearly saw Thorin's predicament; he very naturally extended his own hand and shook Thorin's.
Perhaps next time they could discuss things sitting down...
Bard thought to himself.
That way, Thorin could reach him.
"Extremely grateful, honorable King Under the Mountain, I will remember this favor."
Facing this proud king, Bard clearly knew what to do. In his previous interactions with Thranduil, he had already accumulated enough experience.
—When talking to people who like to beat around the bush to help others but don't like to admit it, just go along with them.
Thorin was clearly quite pleased with Bard's respectful and humble attitude.
He said, "You're welcome, after all, I didn't come specifically for this matter."
That line somehow sounded familiar, as if he had heard it somewhere before.
Bard hesitated to speak.
"I will arrange for the most diligent Dwarves of Erebor to help you adapt to this project, and incidentally, show you how we usually work."
In just a few sentences, a technical assistance cooperation was discussed and finalized.
Following this topic, the two also discussed cooperation on food for a while, including various meats and wines, as well as the various specialties of River Valley or Long Lake Town.
After discussing these matters, Thorin suddenly asked:
"Where is Li Wei?"
This project doesn't look like it's been going on for a long time, but where is the initiator of the project?
"Li Wei returned to Roadside Fort. He said he had collected enough 'Vis' and now needs to research some things."
"Sounds like our old friend has taken up the trade of a wizard."
"He is somewhat like a wizard, and sometimes what he says is even more mysterious than those wizards."
Mysterious—
Indeed, mysterious.
After confirming that the project could proceed smoothly, Li Wei hurried back home and began his subsequent research.
At this moment, all types of Vis had been unlocked, and a good deal of knowledge had accumulated, so it was time to research those unknown pieces of knowledge.
Holding a pen and ink, Li Wei opened the Magic Guidebook, turned over the cover, and began to examine the knowledge recorded within.
Chapter One: Basic Studies.
Basic Studies, as the name suggests, records the fundamental common sense of mysticism.
There is very little to research in this chapter, most of which is an introduction to various common mystical objects and materials.
Only those involving specific methods require research.
For example, 'Node in a Jar' is a magic spell that allows you to put a node into a jar and take it away. Its research involves five Vis and 13 connection steps.
"A familiar feeling, it's back, it's all back..."
Li Wei sighed, and with pen and ink, he copied down his first research note.
Mystical research, rather than research, is more like a puzzle game; you only need to connect two or more Vis at the starting point and ending point—using related Vis.
For example, 'Water' and 'Earth'; to connect these two Vis, you need to place a 'Life' Vis in the middle, because life is precisely composed of water and earth.
Only similar Vis like this can be connected.
Once connected successfully, the copied note will become a researched note. Using the note, you can learn the corresponding knowledge.
If the connection fails, the note is Waste , and you have to copy another one to research again.
The initial research is always simple, completing in just a few steps.
The further you go, the more Vis need to be connected, and the more complex the problem-solving steps become, often giving people a headache.
In the past, Li Wei was more accustomed to using specialized tools or websites to calculate the optimal connection combinations, or at worst, copying others' answers.
But now, he doesn't have those tools to use; everything can only rely on himself.
However, fortunately, this puzzle game is still quite simple; you can understand it with a little thought. Plus, Li Wei has collected enough Vis during this time, so wasting some is fine; he can just start over.
Thus, the path of problem-solving for the tower's problem-solver began.
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