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A wide variety of novel things appeared before Ye Ruo, which left him genuinely surprised. It seemed his intuition was right. Common treasure chests were essentially designed to produce a large volume of daily resources, providing the backbone for a comfortable life or a bustling business.
However, the exquisite treasure chests were a different story entirely; they were filled with all kinds of useful props and specialized gear. Judging by this specific lottery draw, his luck was holding up quite well. Out of the ten draws, several items appeared that could immediately change the logistical landscape of Mondstadt.
The first thing that caught his eye was the yak. Ye Ruo clicked on the specific information for the creature, and a detailed display appeared in his mind. The text described the Sumeru Yak, also known as the yak pack beast. They were described as docile friends of humanity and an essential means of production and transportation.
In the distant rainforests and deserts of Sumeru, the number of pack animals a person owned was a direct symbol of their wealth. Large merchant caravans and the formidable Gilded Brigades relied on these massive beasts to carry enough supplies and goods to cross the harshest environments Teyvat had to offer.
Not bad at all, Ye Ruo mused. I've actually managed to pull live animals from the system. He considered the current state of transportation in Mondstadt. The city relied heavily on horse-drawn carriages to move items between the city gates and the surrounding villages like Springvale or the Dawn Winery.
While the Genichi series of vehicles circulated through the region, relying solely on manpower or small carts was inefficient for large-scale logistics. Mondstadt even utilized hot air balloons for certain deliveries, but horses remained the primary beasts of burden.
The Knights of Favonius maintained a respectable stable of horses, which was why they had the position of Cavalry Captainâa title currently held by Kaeya. Ye Ruo remembered a strange detail from the memories of his past life; for some reason, people in the game version of this world always complained about a lack of horses.
Now that he had traveled to the real Mondstadt, he realized that was just a limitation of the medium. In this living, breathing world, horses were everywhere. However, as a towing animal, the Sumeru yak possessed several distinct advantages over a standard horse.
A yak could carry significantly more weight and was far sturdier when it came to transporting heavy cargo over long distances. While horses were superior for swift maneuvers and cavalry charges on the battlefield, the yaks were the undisputed kings of the trade routes. They could pull larger vehicles with much higher safety margins.
As Ye Ruo looked at the twenty yaks in his inventory, a plan began to form. He could help the Knights establish a dedicated animal transport brigade. By using these yaks to move materials more efficiently, the order's logistical strain would be greatly reduced.
If the number of yaks increased in the future, the Knights could even rent them out to civilian business groups or local farmers, creating a new stream of revenue for the city. And if things ever got truly desperate, a yak was a massive source of high-quality meat. One of those beasts could feed a squad for a long time. It was a win-win situation. He decided that he would hand the yaks over to Jean as soon as possible.
He couldn't exactly raise twenty massive yaks in his backyard or the basement of the bookstore. He'd have to figure out a plausible explanation for where they came from, but he was getting pretty good at making things up on the fly.
Next, he looked at the Moraâfifty thousand. It didn't seem like much when he considered the economy of Teyvat. Prices here were quite different from his old world. A single decent meal at a restaurant could easily set someone back several thousand Mora. It was a nice bonus, but not the highlight of the draw.
The third item, however, was an instant noodle formula. Ye Ruo's mind immediately began to spin with the commercial possibilities.
He wondered why the system kept giving him food-related items, but he couldn't deny the utility of instant noodles. They were the ultimate convenience food. If he could develop a local production line, they would undoubtedly become a hit with adventurers and travelers.
He could even secure a contract with the Knights of Favonius to supply the noodles as standard field rations. It would be perfect for knights stationed in remote outposts or the snowy peaks of Dragonspine. All they would need is a bit of hot water to have a hot, filling meal.
He could already see the headlines in a hypothetical Mondstadt newspaper: Shocking! The Knights are so overworked they have to eat instant noodles! Is this a decline in morality or a failure of the logistics department? He chuckled to himself. Fortunately, no such tabloids existed yet. In reality, the portability and shelf-life of instant noodles made them an ideal dry food for long expeditions. Between the yaks and the noodles, his logistics and supply chain were looking better than ever.
The rest of the items were a bit more eclectic. The bicycle and the mineral water were clearly items from another world, which the system had mentioned would appear with a higher probability in exquisite chests. For a time traveler like himself, these weren't exactly mind-blowing, but they were interesting curiosities. The bicycle might be a fun way to get around the city, and clean mineral water was always useful, if a bit mundane.
The last three items were what really gave him pause: the miraculous drug APTX4869, the one hundred types of learning materials from Mikami Satoru, and the Knight Training Starter Manual. He took a moment to reflect on his luck.
This first exquisite draw was a massive success. He had initially expected that half of his ten-pull would just be Mora, considering the gacha logic he was used to. In this system, if you didn't hit a specific item, the chest defaulted to a pile of Mora as a sort of safety net. Getting so many actual items on the first try was a great start.
He had learned from his hundred ordinary draws that the chests functioned on a pure luck basis. Occasionally, you might even find an empty treasure chest, though the system informed him that the probability of that happening was roughly equal to the probability of drawing a top-tier legendary item.
In a twisted way, finding an empty chest was a sign of extreme luckâjust the wrong kind. Ye Ruo told the system that no sane person would ever want to be lucky in that specific way. It was too similar to the pity systems he remembered from his previous life.
This time, however, he had hit several items from different worlds that he recognized instantly. APTX4869 was the infamous drug from a certain detective series. On the surface, it was known for shrinking the protagonist, but Ye Ruo remembered the darker truth of its origin. In its own world, it was designed as a deadly poison.
Most people who took it died instantly, and the drug left no trace in their systems, making it the perfect untraceable murder weapon. The shrinking effect was a freak biological anomaly that only happened in rare cases. He would have to be extremely careful with that one.
Then there were the materials from Mikami Satoru. He racked his brain for a moment before the realization hit him. Mikami Satoru was the original human identity of a certain famous slime. If these were the learning materials he had requested be destroyed before his reincarnation... Ye Ruo's face flushed slightly. He decided those were probably better off being deleted from existence immediately. Some knowledge was meant to stay buried.
The Knight Training Starter Manual was the most practical of the final three. It was a foundational training guide for knights from a different world, containing techniques and exercise routines designed to strengthen the body and improve reaction times for beginners. He realized it would be the perfect supplement for his work with Noelle. He could integrate these methods into her daily routine to help her overcome her current plateau.
He decided his first priority was to finish the draft for the new volume of Old Mond: Pupils of the Gale King. Once he had the manuscript ready for the printers, he would head over to the Knights' headquarters to find Jean and discuss the yaks and the training manual. He wanted to make sure the city was well-prepared for the challenges ahead, especially with the Fatui and Stormterror looming in the background.
A few hours later, Ye Ruo finished his work and made his way to the Favonius headquarters. Inside the grand office, Acting Grand Master Jean was buried as usual under a mountain of official duties. She looked up when a knight knocked on her door.
"Enter," she said, her voice tired but steady.
The knight stepped inside and offered a respectful salute. "Acting Grand Master, Lord Ye Ruo has requested a meeting. He asked that you meet him at the newly constructed Warehouse No. 16 in the logistics district as soon as you have a moment."
Jean blinked in surprise. Warehouse 16? That was a relatively remote part of the city's storage facilities. She wondered what the Wind Knight could possibly have found or created to warrant a meeting there. "Did he say what it was about?"
"No, Ma'am," the knight replied. "He only said it was a matter of significant logistical importance for the order."
Jean sighed, setting her pen down. If Ye Ruo was calling for a meeting in a warehouse, it was bound to be something substantial. She stood up, smoothing out her uniform. "Very well. Inform him that I'm on my way."
As she walked through the city toward the logistics district, Jean found herself thinking about the Wind Knight's recent antics. Between his incredibly popular novels and his unconventional way of handling knightly duties, he had become the most talked-about person in Mondstadt. She appreciated everything he did for the city, even if his methods were often baffling. When she arrived at Warehouse 16, she found Ye Ruo standing outside the large wooden doors, looking perfectly calm.
"Senior Ye Ruo," she greeted him with a polite nod. "The messenger said you had something for the logistics department. I must admit, I'm curious. Why are we meeting all the way out here?"
Ye Ruo smiled and gestured toward the doors. "I've recently acquired some resources that I believe will greatly benefit the Knights' transport capabilities. I thought it would be easier to show you than to explain it in your office. Shall we?"
He pushed the doors open, and Jean stepped inside. Her eyes widened as she took in the scene. Standing in the center of the warehouse were twenty large, shaggy beasts she had never seen in person before. They were chewing lazily on some hay, their presence filling the space with a calm, heavy energy.
"Are those... Sumeru yaks?" she asked, her voice filled with wonder. "I've seen them in textbooks about the rainforest, but I've never seen so many in one place. How did you manage to get them all the way to Mondstadt?"
"I have my ways, Jean," Ye Ruo said smoothly. "The important thing is that they're here now. I want to donate them to the Knights to help establish a dedicated transport brigade. They can carry three times as much as a horse and are much better suited for long-distance hauling."
Jean walked up to one of the yaks, reaching out to pat its thick fur. The beast let out a soft huff but otherwise remained perfectly still. "This is incredible, Senior. Our transport teams have been struggling to keep up with the demand since the Grand Master took most of our best horses on the expedition. This will change everything. We can move supplies to the outposts much faster now."
"I thought you might say that," Ye Ruo replied. "But that's not all I have for you today."
He reached into his pocket and pulled out a neatly bound bookâthe Knight Training Starter Manual. He handed it to her, watching as she began to flip through the pages. Her eyes sharpened as she took in the diagrams and the descriptions of the exercises.
"This training method... it's different from our standard Favonius Bladework," Jean noted. "It focuses heavily on core stability and reflexive reaction speeds. Where did you find this?"
"Let's just say it's a collection of techniques I've gathered from my travels," Ye Ruo said. "I've already started using some of these methods with Noelle, and I think they would be a great addition to our recruits' daily regimen. It builds a very solid foundation."
Jean looked from the yaks to the manual, then back at Ye Ruo. She felt a surge of gratitude toward him. He always seemed to know exactly what the city needed, even before she realized it herself. "I don't know how to thank you, Senior. You've given us a logistical miracle and a way to strengthen our next generation of knights all in one day."
"There's no need for thanks," Ye Ruo said, his tone casual. "We're all working toward the same goal, right? I just want to make sure Mondstadt is as strong as it can be. Besides, I have a feeling we're going to need all the strength we can get in the coming months."
Jean nodded, her expression becoming serious. "I agree. The reports from the borders have been troubling. Between the increased monster activity and the Fatui diplomats breathing down our necks, things are becoming tense."
"Which is why we focus on what we can control," Ye Ruo added. "Get these yaks settled into the stables and have the instructors look over that manual. I'll be busy at the bookstore for a while, but let me know if you need anything else."
As Jean watched him walk away, she felt a little more hopeful about the future. The Wind Knight was a mystery, but he was a mystery that was firmly on their side. She turned her attention back to the yaks, already planning how to integrate them into the city's supply lines.
Meanwhile, back at the bookstore, Ye Ruo was preparing for the release of the next chapter of his novel. He knew the people were anxious to find out what happened to the Gunnhildr tribe, and he was ready to give them the answers they craved. The legend of Old Mondstadt was about to reach its turning point, and the popularity of his work was only going to continue its meteoric rise. He felt the wind of fate at his back, pushing him toward the next great milestone in his journey. With his system active and his influence growing, he was no longer just a knight; he was the architect of a new era for the City of Freedom.
As the sun set over the windmills, Ye Ruo sat down at his desk, the blue light of the exquisit chest lottery still fresh in his mind. He had many more draws to perform and many more stories to tell. Teyvat was a vast world full of wonders, and he was determined to see them all, one treasure chest at a time. The gears of the legend were turning, and the Wind Knight was the one setting the pace. He picked up his pen and began to write, the words flowing onto the paper with the grace of a summer breeze. The miracle of the wind was only just beginning.