Secret Archive Owner

Ning Rongrong asked another question that sounded quite naive at this moment.

"If the Akademiya opens a branch in Heaven Dou City, will they also conjure up a giant tree like this?"

Ning Rongrong imagined that if Heaven Dou City had such a giant tree, it would actually be quite interesting.

Collei thought of the Akademiya branch at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well and found it difficult to answer for a moment, so she simply chose to remain silent.

The others shared a knowing smile; none of them believed such a situation would happen, with the exception of Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan.

If Grand Sage Ouyang Kong could plant a giant tree at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, it was not impossible for him to plant another one in Heaven Dou City.

At this moment, the Sky Screen updated once more.

[She is a mercenary of the desert, belonging to the Blazing Beast-Hunting Mercenary Group. Mercenaries are hired by employers, but the lioness of the desert is no one's servant; her sword moves according to her own will.]

[She, too, has been glimpsed by the gods, yet she never believes that a god's gaze alone can make her invincible. She has always maintained that the decisive factors in battle are physical fitness, decision-making, judgment, and combat technique.]

[She has always believed that the true purpose of a wall is not to block, but to protect. And she is that sturdiest of walls, protecting the children of the desert. Just as someone once evaluated her: a mercenary willing to spend her own money to protect the children of the desert is truly one of a kind.]

The Sky Screen also provided an image for this passage, showing Dehya frolicking with a group of children in an orphanage.

[She has the eyes of a vulture, the soul of a lion, and is a daughter of the desert.]

[Lion's mane and lion's tail, scorching flames of light, crimson gold and crimson sand, the blazing sun shines bright.]

[You may hire her, but never let her catch you doing evil, or you are as good as dead.]

The Sky Screen displayed both the powerful and gentle sides of Dehya, moving many to tears. One must know that the vast majority of powerhouses on the Douluo Continent would never care about the lives of commoners.

"So that's where all your money went—donated to those children. You're certainly generous; why didn't you ever mention this to me?"

Candace looked at Dehya, and Dehya laughed heartily.

"Hahaha, what's there to talk about? It's just Mora; as long as I have enough to spend, it's fine."

"Hmph, everyone has secrets. I suppose we're even now. Let's see what your reward is next."

"What's there to see? It's definitely the same reward. It would be better to guess who is ranked ahead of me."

"That does have a bit of suspense; it's worth looking forward to."

Indeed, the reward had not changed at all.

[Congratulations to Dehya, all spirit ring ages increased by 4,000 years.]

Ouyang Kong had already returned to the Akademiya by this time, only to run into Nefer head-on.

"Grand Sage, I am terribly bored. This Sky Screen has no new intelligence. Shouldn't you give me some funds so I can rebuild the Secret Archive? After all, you were the one who brought me here, so you must take responsibility."

Ouyang Kong spread his hands.

"I have no money; I am actually counting on you to earn the Akademiya's operating expenses. Next, I will be opening a branch in Heaven Dou City. There is a Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect there that is very wealthy. As for whether you can earn money, that depends on your ability. By the way, take that profiteer with you as well. I believe that even on this Douluo Continent, you two can accomplish great things."

Nefer rolled her eyes at Ouyang Kong.

"I used to be the one feeding Jahoda empty promises, but now it has turned into you, the Grand Sage, feeding them to me. Forget it, I am a magnanimous person and won't hold it against you. As for Dori, I will speak with her; whether she goes or not is up to her."

After saying this, Nefer walked past Ouyang Kong with an elegant gait.

Ouyang Kong glanced at the Sky Screen.

"The next one should be her, then."

Perhaps to verify Ouyang Kong's thoughts, the Sky Screen updated once more.

[Fifth Place: Nefer]

At the same time, Nefer's charming figure appeared on the Sky Screen.

Her exquisite facial features, emerald green hair, and the makeup on her face gave off a feeling that was both alluring and dangerous.

Her figure was equally perfect, and her legs were not only beautiful but also possessed a sense of power.

When Nefer found Dori, she happened to see her own image on the Sky Screen.

"Fifth place, huh? As expected, that scribe possesses great strength."

"Oh my, oh my! You're on the Sky Screen too! For a big boss of the Secret Archive like you, being exposed by the Sky Screen is not a good thing, you know."

"This is not Teyvat; there is no Secret Archive here, and I can't do anything about this Sky Screen anyway. Let it be."

"By the way, why did you come looking for me? I can't even sleep well on days without Mora to earn, oh my!"

"Well, I've come to bring you good news. The Grand Sage is sending us to Heaven Dou City to earn funds for the Akademiya."

"Really! That's great! Finally, I can earn Mora again. Only by listening to the sound of Mora can I get a good night's sleep."

"There is no Mora on this Douluo Continent, only Gold Soul Coins. Let's go, it's time to depart."

Wherever the Akademiya exists, there will be teleportation arrays, but currently, there is only the branch at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.

Therefore, Nefer and Dori had to teleport to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well first, and then head to Heaven Dou City.

In Heaven Dou City, at the Seven Treasure Hotel, Prince Xue Xing had already departed with Xue Beng to assist the Akademiya in selecting a site for their branch.

Sethos and Tighnari both wore expressions of confusion as they watched Nefer appear on the Sky Screen.

Nefer was the latest character summoned by Ouyang Kong, and by the time she arrived, they had already left the main Akademiya campus.

Furthermore, they had never crossed paths while in Teyvat, so they were complete strangers to one another.

Or rather, not entirely strangers; as the owner of the Secret Archive, Nefer possessed intelligence files on both Tighnari and Sethos.

Observing the puzzled looks on Tighnari and Sethos's faces, Qian Renxue asked, "Is this Miss Nefer not a member of the Akademiya?"

"Judging by her attire, she should be from the Akademiya, though we do not know her."

"She must be one of those who left Sumeru to develop in other nations; I did not expect the Grand Sage to have brought her along as well."

Qian Renxue and the others caught another keyword: Sumeru. Yet, no matter how hard they racked their brains, they could not recall a time when a nation called Sumeru had ever existed on the Douluo Continent.

Immediately following this, the Sky Screen continued to update Nefer's basic information.

[Affiliation: Akademiya]

[Age: 25]

[Martial Soul: True Word Secret Box]

[Soul Power Level: 95]

[Identity: Owner of the Secret Archive]

Nefer, who was traveling toward Heaven Dou City with Dori, was quite displeased to see her age exposed on the Sky Screen.

"A woman's age is a secret; I hate the feeling of secrets being exposed."

"I can understand you, it's just like losing a massive sum of Mora."

"Hehe, perhaps this is also an opportunity—a chance to make a name for my Secret Archive."

"This isn't Teyvat; without your intelligence network, can the Secret Archive still make a sound?"

"It doesn't matter, don't we still have the Grand Sage and Lord Lesser Lord Kusanali?"