Youths and Maidens of Differing Minds

Hearing Meng Hongchen's clearly unnatural voice, Xu Tianming's body gave a sharp shudder, though he said nothing.

Although the voice was obviously affected, it was unexpectedly pleasant to the ear; hearing it occasionally could put one in a good mood.

However, Ye Guyi, standing to the side, clearly couldn't stand it, to the point that she couldn't help but let out a soft "tsk" on the spot.

The sound wasn't loud, but Meng Hongchen's hearing was exceptionally sharp. In an instant, she locked onto the source of the noise and cast a hostile glare at Ye Guyi.

Facing this blatant hostility, Ye Guyi did not show any weakness; her eyes, unobstructed by her mask, immediately met the gaze with a provocative stare.

Seeing the tension between the two women growing, Xu Tianming felt a faint headache.

Now was not the time for these two to start an argument.

Thus, he quickly spoke up to interrupt:

"Lead the way."

As soon as these words were spoken, the tension between the two women instantly dissipated.

After all, neither of them wanted to lose their composure in front of Xu Tianming and leave a bad impression.

With Meng Hongchen leading the way, Xu Tianming and Ye Guyi soon found Xuan Ziwen's exclusive workbench.

At this moment, Xuan Ziwen was using a carving knife to engrave a Soul Tool array onto a soul-guided sword, allowing no room for outside interference.

Standing beside him was a dashing young man wearing the same uniform as Meng Hongchen.

Seeing the three of them approach, the youth turned to nod at Meng Hongchen, then looked with confusion at Xu Tianming and the masked Ye Guyi following behind her.

Although the youth didn't speak, his gaze clearly asked Meng Hongchen who these two strangers were.

Understanding the meaning in her brother's eyes, Meng Hongchen thought for a moment, then chose to remain silent, acting as if she hadn't seen it:

Given my brother's personality, if he doesn't know the identity of this Fourth Highness, there is a high probability that a conflict will break out between them...

Heehee, you stinky brother! You brought this on yourself! Who told you to make me angry a few days ago and never apologize?

Once you provoke this Fourth Highness, I'll jump in at the right moment to play the peacemaker. I don't believe this Fourth Highness won't be moved by the charm I display then!

The look in Meng Hongchen's eyes, clearly plotting something, was caught by Ye Guyi standing to the side.

Although she didn't know what the woman was planning, Ye Guyi subconsciously became wary:

No matter what this woman intends to do later, as long as it concerns His Highness, I must stop it... But His Highness seems to have instructed me not to cause trouble without orders...

For a moment, Ye Guyi felt conflicted.

Perhaps telling Xu Tianming directly about the anomaly she had just noticed would be a good choice, but seeing her master focused intently on watching Xuan Ziwen carve the Soul Tool array, she didn't dare to disturb him rashly. She could only keep the matter in mind and increase her vigilance toward Meng Hongchen's actions.

As for Xiao Hongchen, who was standing beside Xuan Ziwen.

Seeing his sister ignore his gaze, he was stunned for a moment, then subconsciously wanted to speak up and question her.

However, as the words reached his lips, he suddenly remembered the occasion and was forced to suppress all his inner doubts. He observed Xu Tianming and Ye Guyi with a deep, scrutinizing gaze, trying to make a simple judgment about their identities based on their attire.

However, after taking his waist token back from Meng Hongchen, Xu Tianming had casually tucked it into his pocket rather than hanging it at his waist, and he was only wearing plain clothes that didn't reveal his status since leaving the palace.

Therefore, Xiao Hongchen could only conclude that Xu Tianming was no simple person.

After all, no one who could enter Mingde Hall was a simple character.

They were either of powerful status and background, or possessed immense talent.

Plus, this person was actually able to make his free-spirited sister lead the way so obediently...

At the very least, Xiao Hongchen would not provoke him until he figured out the other party's background.

For a time, although the scene remained quiet, the three youths were all lost in complex thoughts, their minds racing.

As for the protagonist who had caused this complex state of mind, Xu Tianming.

The moment he saw Xuan Ziwen, his consciousness had already sunk into his Mental Sea of Consciousness to communicate with Mavuika and Columbina.

"Is this the Soul Tool technology of this world? I once witnessed the entire process of Xilonen forging a greatsword for me that wouldn't melt in flames; the technology of the two worlds feels essentially the same."

"I have also watched Sandrone conduct research in the laboratory. This person's level of focus feels on par with Sandrone's; he seems like a very capable person."

After hearing the two women's reflections, Xu Tianming chimed in at the right moment:

"Mavuika, don't forget the purpose of our trip. How are the specific blueprints for that Chilun Vehicle? Do you really remember them clearly?"

The main reason Xu Tianming had come to Mingde Hall today was that after learning about the Soul Tool system of this world last night, Mavuika had taken the initiative to suggest he try to see if he could build her Chilun Vehicle (motorcycle) here.

Upon hearing this proposal, Xu Tianming had not refused.

It was only because, based on his understanding of Mingde Hall, as long as there were specific design blueprints, it didn't seem difficult to build this Chilun Vehicle.

But the problem was the specific blueprints.

If Xu Tianming remembered correctly, the blueprints for that Chilun Vehicle were found by Mavuika in an ancient dragon ruin in Natlan and handed over to Xilonen.

In a situation where they couldn't return to the Teyvat Continent, how could they get the blueprints?

After he raised his question, Mavuika smiled and said it was not a problem.

According to her, she had an excellent memory and could remember anything she had seen just once.

Although it had been a long time since she last looked at the blueprints for the Chilun Vehicle, as long as she was given some time to recall them, she could reproduce them perfectly, ensuring not a single detail was missed.

However, this act of recollection took an entire night.

Originally, Xu Tianming had intended to wait until she had finished recalling everything before heading to Mingde Hall.

But Mavuika had expressed full confidence, claiming she had remembered almost everything and only a few intricate details remained. She told him to head out, assuring him that by the time he reached their destination, she would have finished recalling the rest.

Now that the person who intended to commission the Chilun Vehicle had been found, Xu Tianming naturally needed to confirm her progress once more.

"Rest assured, I have just finished recalling everything. I guarantee there won't be a single error. Come closer to me, and I will synchronize the specific details of the blueprints to you."

Upon hearing this, Xu Tianming was somewhat surprised:

"Memory synchronization? Mavuika, you can even do something like this?"

"I certainly couldn't before, but it seems I became capable of it after becoming your martial soul."