Ningguang thought that in the future, another hot-selling commodity from Liyue across all of Teyvat could be alchemical potions.
However, that would have to wait until the mass-production workshop was officially established.
For now, it was better to prioritize supplying their own people.
"How about we find someone to experiment with, while the third wave of attacks outside hasn't ended yet?"
Ganyu softly suggested. Jiang Xuan nodded slightly, smiling:
"That's exactly what I was thinking."
With that, he took the alchemical potions and quickly rushed outside.
The sound of TNT explosions was getting weaker, indicating that Xiao and the others had almost finished dealing with this wave of attacks.
As soon as they reached the entrance, they saw that the last four Pillagers were still alive, scurrying around the large pit like headless chickens.
Seeing that Xiao was about to press the button, Jiang Xuan quickly said:
"Wait! Xiao, don't detonate yet."
Immediately, the disciplined Millelith and Xiao stopped their movements.
This was also what Jiang Xuan liked about the Millelith.
They upheld the conduct of soldiers.
As long as they had orders from a superior, they wouldn't question the reason for the order; they would just do as they were told.
Even if they were fighting Hilichurls, if a superior told them to stop, they would comply without complaint.
Of course, such orders were usually not given lightly, as, apart from human error, the Ministry of Civil Affairs would send the team leader to prison.
With Yanfei around, Liyue's laws were incredibly strict.
Jiang Xuan quickly walked to the entrance, took a look, and breathed a sigh of relief when he found the four Pillagers still alive.
"Perfect, these remaining few are enough for experiments."
He waved, calling over Da Shi, the Millelith squad leader.
He handed him the Potions of Strength, Swiftness, and Leaping.
"These are alchemical potions we just made. They are potions that enhance strength, speed, and jumping ability, respectively.
Later, you'll drink these, and go out with Xiao to deal with the remaining enemies. Any problems?"
Da Shi immediately cheered up:
"No problem, Sir Jiang Xuan!"
Not only was there no problem, but he was eager to fight.
The Redstone Cannon was fun, but he had to queue to use it.
He had been excited about these monsters for a long time.
Anyway, as long as it wasn't instant death, they would recover, and fighting could even loosen up their stiff bodies.
What's more...
Alchemical potions made by Jiang Xuan!
Not to mention being the first to try them, it would definitely be a meritorious deed in the future.
During this time, Jiang Xuan was, in their eyes, a creator of miracles.
Worlds, resources, world characteristics...
He had given them the opportunity to witness a more wondrous world.
Enchanted weapons, moreover, allowed them to experience the convenience of Genshin elemental power.
The Wooden Sword with Flame Aspect that Da Shi held had made him stand out among the Millelith.
Many uninformed people believed he had obtained a Vision and would surely be promoted later.
But Da Shi didn't care.
Promotion or not, they weren't lacking Mora now.
Compared to promotion and experiencing the magical features of this world, he would rather give up all his duties and stay here indefinitely.
Ordinary people in Teyvat constantly longed for supernatural power.
And the Millelith, who often fought monsters and witnessed the powerful abilities of the Genshin, felt this even more strongly.
Jiang Xuan nodded, then looked at Xiao and handed him the Potion of Invisibility.
"This potion grants invisibility for eight minutes, but you need to take off your Armor first."
Xiao took the Potion of Invisibility without a word.
"I'll test it!"
Xiao had heard Jiang Xuan talk about the Potion of Invisibility, but experiencing it himself would be even better.
Under the envious gazes of the other Millelith and miners, Da Shi and Xiao drank the potions.
Da Shi didn't seem to show any visible changes, but he looked at himself in disbelief, swung his fist, and a fierce gust of wind stirred up a muffled roar.
With a casual jump, he reached a height of nearly two blocks.
But this was already very surprising.
This was in the Minecraft World.
Even Zhongli and the others, no matter how strong their physique, could only jump about one meter high.
If this potion were brought back to Teyvat, its effects might be even better.
As for Xiao...
"Hmm? Where's Xiao?"
After only a moment of distraction, everyone suddenly realized that Xiao had disappeared from his spot.
Zhongli's intuition immediately sensed that Xiao was still standing in the same place.
"I'm here."
Xiao's voice suddenly echoed from the empty spot.
"Xiao, walk around."
Jiang Xuan reminded him. Perhaps Xiao deliberately increased the force of his footsteps, as everyone clearly heard his location.
But...
This was limited to Jiang Xuan, Zhongli, and a few others.
The Millelith still looked around, bewildered and disoriented.
They couldn't perceive Xiao's presence.
If they hadn't known Xiao drank the Potion of Invisibility, they might have thought the place was haunted.
"Hehe... the Potion of Invisibility seems very effective!"
Hu Tao blinked, a look of pure innocence on her face, and tugged at Jiang Xuan's arm.
"Jiang Xuan, Jiang Xuan! Can you make one for me, the Hall Master?"
"Don't even think about it!"
Jiang Xuan pouted, looking at Hu Tao's mischievous expression, and retorted:
"Don't think I don't know you want to use it for pranks. These materials aren't endlessly reproducible right now; we can't be so extravagant!"
Hu Tao puffed out her cheeks in displeasure.
She didn't actually have any pranks in mind.
It was just that...
Hu Tao wanted to drink the Potion of Invisibility and go around promoting coffins or Wangsheng Funeral Parlor's exorcism packages.
She imagined it would be incredibly effective!
As for why she wouldn't let actual ghosts promote them...
Although Hu Tao was eccentric, she held immense respect for the deceased.
She would never do anything that went against her principles.
"Alright, time is limited."
Jiang Xuan clapped his hands and softly said:
"Xiao, you go to the Pillagers first and confirm if they can detect you while you're active. Da Shi, after Xiao finishes, you go and deal with these enemies."
"Do you have confidence?"
Hearing this, Da Shi proudly thumped his chest.
"Don't worry, Sir Jiang Xuan! Not only am I not afraid of these few Pillagers normally, but with your alchemical potions now,
I feel like I can take on ten of them!"
Jiang Xuan chuckled, shaking his head.
"Alright, don't be too careless. Go on, finish them quickly."
"Yes!"
Da Shi replied, then scratched his head awkwardly.
"Vigilant Yaksha, where are you?"
As soon as he spoke, a lever suddenly appeared on the iron gate, and with a pull, the gate swung open.
Xiao's voice came from outside.
"I'll go first. I'll notify you later."
"...Yes!"
The iron gate opening by itself, as if haunted, was indeed a bit frightening in the dark night.
However, from Ningguang's perspective, the effect was already fantastic.
If even the elite Millelith couldn't detect Xiao, then surely armies, Treasure Hoarders, Fatui Skirmishers, and other groups in other nations of Teyvat wouldn't be able to either.
Liyue could arm a squad of invisible troops, just like the Fatui Skirmishers.
However, the potion-induced invisibility didn't harm the body and was much stronger than the Skirmishers' method.
Next, they just needed to confirm whether the Pillagers could detect Xiao...
Just as this thought crossed their minds, everyone saw a Pillager suddenly flung away.
Immediately after, the other three Pillagers were also slapped...
Receiving a sudden attack, the Pillagers were naturally furious.
However, they couldn't determine where Xiao was, only letting out hoarse cries and spinning around.
"The result is already clear."
Jiang Xuan shrugged and looked at Ningguang.
"The Potion of Invisibility is very effective."
"Hmm... I can see that."
Ningguang nodded, her face showing delight.
The next moment, the iron gate opened again, just as before, with no one visible. But everyone knew Xiao had returned.
"Good work, Xiao. The effect will wear off in eight minutes."
Jiang Xuan said with a smile.
Xiao instinctively shook his head, but then remembered he was invisible and they couldn't see him, so he spoke:
"It's my duty."
Then, Xiao stood beside Zhongli and said no more.
If Xiao had remained motionless after drinking the Potion of Invisibility, Zhongli would have only vaguely sensed something amiss, even with his careful perception.
Let alone Ningguang and the others.
Therefore...
At this moment, Xiao could openly stand beside Zhongli.
Just as he did during the Archon War, following behind him.
For Xiao, this might be the most important function.
"Go, Da Shi, be careful."
Jiang Xuan patted Da Shi's shoulder. Da Shi immediately nodded solemnly, drew his Wooden Sword, opened the iron gate, and charged towards the Pillagers.
Once he moved, everyone noticed the difference in Da Shi.
Compared to before, he was too fast!
With Leaping and Swiftness, he was incredibly agile, even dodging two arrow attacks.
He quickly closed in on the Pillagers.
It was as if he was empowered by the wind in Teyvat, almost in the blink of an eye.
Da Shi arrived in front of the Pillager.
The Pillager was still frantically nocking an arrow onto its crossbow, but Da Shi had already swung his sword.
The Potion of Strength combined with Flame Aspect created a crescent of flame.
It struck the Pillager.
Perhaps because the Pillager had already been attacked and was not at its peak,
With that one sword strike, the Pillager fell directly to the ground, dropped an Emerald, and disappeared.
Da Shi seemed surprised by his newfound strength for a moment, but quickly recovered, spun around, and went after the other Pillagers.
Just like the previous one, there was basically no opportunity for a third sword strike.
The effect of the Potion of Strength was self-evident. Combined with Swiftness and Leaping, at least for this short period,
Da Shi's performance could rival a relatively powerful Genshin.
This was already terrifying.
Although the potion's duration was limited, no one said they couldn't drink another dose before it wore off, did they?
Once the various alchemy processes were perfected, potions could be mass-produced.
As long as Ningguang and the others wished, they could artificially create a Millelith force whose entire army possessed powerful Genshin-level combat capabilities.
Whether deployed to garrison this world or to fight monsters in Teyvat,
That would be an extremely effective force.
The notebook in her arms became even more precious; today's gains far surpassed merely acquiring resources.
As she pondered, a monster's roar suddenly echoed from above.
Immediately after, countless sounds of air being torn apart followed.
Ningguang looked up and suddenly realized that more than a dozen strange, large bat-like creatures were rapidly approaching them.
"Enemy attack! Protect the adults!"
Chang Yi, the Vice Captain of the Millelith, withdrew his envious gaze from Da Shi.
He shouted, and immediately, dense ranks of Millelith surrounded Jiang Xuan and the others.
They each drew their longswords and bows, pointing them at the sky.
Da Shi, still outside, had already cleared out the last Pillager and quickly ran back into the base.
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