In the end, Yuan Muxi still failed to buy the voice transmitter, because the price was simply too high. But he also learned that although not everyone could afford such a thing, a few copper coins would let one send a message temporarily.
"This truly is the sacred land of the Central Lands; every corner reveals something extraordinary. This voice transmitter is beyond imagination—more useful even than the Divine Abilities of many gods. If it could be used in Zhutuolan, how many people would it make life easier for?"
Yuan Muxi walked as he pondered, savoring the thought. Ever since he had truly entered Great Rui territory, almost every day had brought some new surprise. Yet behind each and every one of those surprises stood the same person—
The "Lord Pacifying the Realm" spoken of by the common people.
That Lord Pacifying the Realm was naturally Marquis of Pacifying the Realm Qiu Yan. Yuan Muxi also knew well that the Way of Knowledge and Action he admired had come from this man's hand. It was known as "Qiu Learning," and its heart lay in the Knowledge and Action Academy outside the Imperial City.
There were also many tales concerning the Knowledge and Action Academy.
"I wonder whether the Sage Worthies Hall, Treasure-Gathering Pavilion, and Sky-Watching Terrace within the academy are truly as wondrous as the rumors say. If so, if I can obtain the Great Canon compiled by so many Grand Confucians and Grandmasters, then supplement it with the Way of Knowledge and Action and pass it down in Zhutuolan, it should awaken the people's minds..."
With those thoughts in mind, the group crossed the bustling market. After presenting their travel documents and passing through North Pass, they headed straight for Prosperity Capital. As they traveled, the small cities and