Hypatia explained: “Because the raw materials used in Lingfenxiang are mainly from several plants created by the Great Mercy Tree King, it can stimulate our perception of the power of the grass god.”

“Since the root of the Grass God’s power is the World Tree, we can occasionally use her power to glimpse into the depths of the earth.”

“I seem to understand.” Ying nodded, then shook her head, “But I don’t fully understand.”

Ying’s naive appearance made all the water friends laugh.

“Understood but not much (doge).”

“Ying Shichan nodded even though he didn’t understand at all.”

“Trivia: In fact, ancient Greek priests also did this, inhaling volcanic smoke or sulfur.”

Hearing Ying’s answer, Hypatia smiled and said, “It doesn’t matter. You will probably understand after you stay in Sumeru for a while.”

“Well, okay.” Paimon was still a little confused, “But why has Ying been uncomfortable with the smell of plants for a long time?”

Hypatia explained: “Because of her special constitution, her perception of the grass god’s power was over-stimulated under the stimulation of incense, which led to a disorder.”

“But don’t worry, you’re fine now.”

“Although you will still be sensitive to the power of the Grass God, as long as you don’t use special meditation methods, the scent of phenol will not affect you.”

Paimon was completely relieved now, “That would be great…”

Hypatia looked at Ying with envy, “I really envy your perception. Even if it makes me have heart palpitations and headaches for the rest of my life, I am willing to connect to the World Tree.”

Paimon looked at Hypatia in surprise, “Wow, I didn’t expect you to be so persistent on this matter.”

“Haha, there’s no way.” Hypatia chuckled and shook her head: “Who makes me a scholar?”

“I am from the Myōron sect of the Kyōryōin, and I mainly study the relationship between the starry sky and the fate of living beings. However, there are really too many unsolvable mysteries about the starry sky.”

“Therefore, I can only ask the omniscient World Tree.”

While Hypatia was explaining Ying’s doubts, the cute creature that was suspected to be a member of the Grass God quietly came to the entrance of the cave and carefully observed the situation inside.

“Your little cutie suddenly appears.”

“Xingkong can ask Mona.”

“We spend our lives trying to find out the truth about the world.”

“Why not ask the magical Albedo?”

At this time, Hypatia sighed, “It’s a pity that my perception is limited. I can’t find the World Tree every time, and I can’t guarantee that my spirit will not be destroyed by it.”

“My current stage of cultivation is called the ‘Forest Dwelling Crazy Stage’. Many scholars in Sumeru are at this stage and went crazy while exploring the World Tree.”

“The sages say that because there is knowledge of the gods in the World Tree, if we touch them without our own ability, the mind cannot bear it.”

“So in order to keep ourselves mentally stable and not to injure others, we can only stay alone as much as possible.”

Hypatia was also a little helpless about this, but there was nothing she could do about it.

And in order to gain more knowledge, she can completely bear the consequences of this level.

“The san value is gone.”

“Peeping mythical creatures out of control.”

“It was mentioned in Lisa’s story that she saw that many scholars went crazy during this period, so she took the initiative to leave the Order and return to Mondstadt.”

“Lisa only left after graduation. Considering her level of genius, she definitely came into contact with the deeper truth.”

Paimon couldn’t understand Hypatia’s choice at all.

“It’s so dangerous to obtain knowledge from the World Tree! Hypatia, aren’t you afraid?”

“Of course I’m afraid.” Hypatia nodded: “Especially at night when there is no moonlight or insect chirping.”

“But recently, since I learned that there is a little neighbor living nearby, I don’t feel so scared anymore.”

“Being able to see him must be because the Grass God is protecting me.”

“Haha, that’s strange to say.” Hypatia laughed: “It is obviously the messenger of the God of Wisdom, but it has the power to make people ‘dream’.”

“Why do you say that? This ability sounds quite consistent with the image of a magical creature.”

Paimon was a little confused.

Hypatia shook her head more and more, “Because Sumeru people almost never dream.”

“Huh? There is such a thing?” Paimon was startled. This was the first time she had heard of such a magical thing.

“Well, only children in Sumeru can dream, but adults don’t seem to be able to.” Hypatia said slowly: “The sages said that ‘wisdom’ also means ‘reason’, and the things in dreams , often without reason or logic.”

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A point of view, water friends also have many opinions.

“The Outer Gods and the Old Ones doge.”

“I understand, Xumi has no psychology.”

“But I can do things in my dreams that I can’t do in reality~”

Ying thought deeply: “It kind of reminds me of the dream just now. It was indeed a mess.”

“Yes.” Hypatia nodded: “In dreams, people are often troubled by their own worries.”

“From the sage’s point of view, Sumeru people do not dream. It is the grace of the Great Merciful Tree King as the ‘God of Wisdom’ that keeps us away from those foolish delusions in our sleep.”

“I was born in a family of scholars in Xumi City. My parents told me since I was a child that when I stop dreaming, I will become an adult.”

“I studied hard and became a student at the Teaching Academy, and then a researcher. As expected, I never dreamed about it again.”

Players who were born and raised in the Dragon Kingdom can relate to Hypatia’s past.

“Childlike innocence is the most precious thing, and dreaming is actually an unconstrained expression of unfettered childlike innocence.”

“The little grass god is a child, and his ability is to control dreams. Will he be ostracized by the sages after making blind guesses?”

“‘Wisdom’ is the enemy of the God of Wisdom. Maybe it’s not just as simple as ostracizing him.”

At this time, Hypatia thought of something, and her face gradually softened.

“I can’t remember how long it has been since I had a dream.”

“But that day, he, who was scared by me, suddenly gave me a dream.”

“It’s really amazing. Although I can’t remember what I saw in my dream, I suddenly felt like I was back in childhood.”

Hypatia’s eyes revealed memories and nostalgia, “When I was a child, I was obviously so ignorant, but yet fearless…”

“Maybe the dream is not as bad as imagined.”

“Ah, if you come to Xumi City in the future, don’t say these strange things to other people, otherwise you will be laughed at.”

Hypatia warned.

“Don’t worry, we will keep our mouth shut.”

“What I’m curious about is why the Xumi people’s left ears are green.”

“Anyone who has not lost their innocence can still dream.”


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