SFS Chapter 476 It takes no effort at all
Chapter 476 It takes no effort at all
Xu Ning really didn't want to use this thing.
In his past life, he had heard a wise man say, "Never trust your own ability to think if you can't see where its brain is hidden."
Xu Ning did not believe that this so-called "void" was merely a treasure trove from which knowledge could only be passively acquired. Since he could not see the person operating this thing, he would not easily hand over his head to it.
However, if he openly refused, he would probably stand out in Sumeru City, where everyone wore Void Terminals.
That would undoubtedly make one's actions seem extremely unusual; one should blend in and merge with the crowd.
Wearing it is not an option, and not wearing it is also not an option, which is very contradictory.
The fact that this soldier could recognize me from the crowd at a glance means he has the authority to check whether I'm wearing a Void Terminal or not. I just don't know if ordinary people's Void Terminals would help these soldiers collect information.
We still need to try it out.
"Could you give me another Void Terminal? One big and one small, just like the one for Little White Hair."
Xu Ning smiled and pointed to a big tree not far behind her, "My son is pooping over there, so that brat needs one too."
The soldier didn't notice the astonished expressions on Kong and Paimon's faces. He believed Xu Ning's lie without a doubt and smiled as he took another small one and handed it to Xu Ning.
"So that's what you've been waiting for."
Xu Ning took the two void terminals and walked behind the tree, casually tossing them into the gourd, and then called out Master Ji.
"I need your illusion magic to turn into a little boy and come with me to explore Sumeru."
Master Ji was overjoyed to hear Xu Ning's request, as he had already figured out the location Xu Ning had arrived at, which was the forest he was most familiar with.
Xu Ning held Aji's little hand and pointed to the pedestrians not far away, "See the vines near their ears? Make those things for the two of us too, and make them glow when we enter the door."
Aji casually plucked two leaves from the roadside and blew on them gently.
In just a few steps, Xu Ning saw a thin vine growing on Aji's ear, and when he felt an itch near his own ear, the same thing grew there too.
The soldier glanced at the Void Terminals on Xu Ning and Aji's ears, smiled knowingly, and then paid no more attention to the two.
This confirmed Xu Ning's guess: unless actively searched or questioned, this void device would not proactively warn the soldiers.
As soon as the four entered Sumeru City, Kong and Paimon immediately wanted to experience the power of the "Void Terminal".
Paimon, as if presenting a treasure, struck a meditative pose, "Let me try asking the Void for information about the Little Lucky Grass King!"
"Hmm... Five hundred years ago, the sages found a newly born god from the ruins of scorched earth... He currently resides in the Pure Goodness Palace... Hmm? This is all information we already know!"
Xu Ning advised, "When you're searching, you should be more purposeful, for example, how can we find the Little Lucky Grass King?"
Paimon nodded and said, "That makes sense. But I can't sense any more information. The Void hasn't responded to this question. Uh, if I force myself to think about this question and seek an answer, it's like my brain is trying to remember something, but I can't remember anything at all. My brain feels so tired..."
Kong let Paimon rest for a bit. "I'll try it too. I'll ask the Void why it doesn't respond to this question. Hmm, the Void doesn't answer every question unconditionally. Moreover, when different people ask the same question, the Void will provide them with the corresponding knowledge based on their identity, age, experience, and other differences."
"Isn't this just administrator privileges and a youth mode? Nothing new," Xu Ning shook his head speechlessly.
After trying it once, Kong asked Xu Ning, "Why don't you try it too, big brother? Maybe you'll get a different answer?"
Xu Ning laughed and didn't tell Kong that the earrings he was wearing were counterfeit.
“My answer is the same as yours. It’s probably because we are both foreigners who have just arrived in Sumeru. We are treated the same. It seems we still have to use the old method to gather information.”
Kong slammed his fist in his palm. "I know. Heading towards the stars and the abyss, let's go find Catherine. There should be a branch of the Adventurers' Guild here too!"
Xu Ning chuckled and said, "I was talking about the tavern. Find the biggest tavern around here, and you'll find plenty of well-informed people inside."
Paimon looked at the two of them and said, "You two really did choose a location that suits your individual characteristics!"
Xu Ning patted Kong on the shoulder, "Then let's split up. Aji and I will go to the tavern to gather information, and you guys will go to the Adventurers' Guild. Well, meet up at the tavern after you've gathered your information. I'll treat you to a big meal."
Paimon had actually been thinking that the drunkard had chosen the most comfortable place, and didn't even have to run errands, but as soon as he heard that Xu Ning was treating him to a big meal, he immediately put on a smiling face.
"Then Xu Ning, wait for our good news at the Lambad Tavern at the end of this street. Everyone in the Void says the food there is delicious."
Xu Ning chuckled and said, "You're really something, you even did the research beforehand?"
However, this saved me a lot of trouble. Otherwise, it would be too strange for me to be wearing a void terminal and still have to ask someone for directions.
After parting ways with Kong, Xu Ning headed straight for the tavern that looked exotic yet quite grand.
"A good day starts with a drink."
Xu Ning looked at the signboard at the entrance of the tavern and smiled, "I like this sentence. It seems that the owner is also a lover of wine."
As soon as I pushed open the door, a pretty waitress greeted me with a smile, "Welcome! Have a wonderful day. What would you like to eat?"
Xu Ning glanced at the waitress and immediately smiled.
It's true that you can't find anything without wearing iron shoes, and it doesn't take any effort to get it.
When I came in, I was thinking about how to ask about Dahuang and the Liyue caravan, but unexpectedly, a Liyue person came to my door right away.
“A table for four, serve whatever you like, the best of everything… Also, tell your boss that I’m even willing to give him and you an extra tip, as long as he allows us two fellow countrymen to chat for a little while.”
The waitress asked happily, "I guessed you were from Liyue just by looking at your clothes. Please have a seat, I'll go tell the boss."
Xu Ning was led to his seat, and the waitress returned quickly. She immediately noticed the wine gourd that Xu Ning had placed on the table.
"Lord Xu... Ning, you are Lord Xu Ning! I was wondering why you looked so familiar earlier. Luckily, I saw your wine gourd."
Xu Ning asked her to sit down. According to the waitress's introduction, Xu Ning learned that the waitress's name was "Qishan" and that she was a student at the Academy of Educational Sciences. She was currently working while preparing for her exams, and it seemed that she was studying ship-related technologies.
"Have you seen any merchants from Liyue here recently?"
This question stumped Qishan.
It's not that I've seen too few people; on the contrary, it's that I've seen far too many.