Chapter 125 Zhongli's Teachings (12 per day, , monthly ticket requested)

"You have already learned the basic runes, and you probably understand the basic rune carving."

"But the Hundred Unrestricted Talisman follows the path of Liyue Talismans, and is different from normal runes."

As he spoke, Zhongli looked at Wang Hao and suddenly asked, "What are runes made of?"

Wang Hao answered subconsciously: "Graphics and lines."

"Well, a very standard answer. Yes, most runes are made up of graphics and lines. This is the most basic rune. But look at the Hundred Unforbidden Talisman in front of you. Do you think that normal graphics and lines can form it?"

Zhongli moved his fingertips slightly, and the talisman of no taboos floated in front of Wang Hao.

Wang Hao observed carefully.

In fact, he had observed this talisman countless times, but he still observed it carefully again.

Finally, the answer was: "No."

The runes on the Scroll of No Taboos are not simple shapes and lines at all.

"Yes, it can't, because in Liyue's talismanology, there is another thing used, that is, immortal text, also known as immortal talisman text."

"The Immortal Talisman is the foundation of the Immortal Talisman. Although it is also evolved from the basic rune, it is completely different from the ordinary rune."

Zhongli stretched out his hand and drew in the air, one mysterious rune after another... no, it was more like a kind of abstract words were written in the air.

But because there was no immortal power injected into them, these abstract words flashed for a while and then dissipated in the air.

"Compared to basic runes, immortal script is more like text, but more pictographic."

As he spoke, Zhongli waved his hand again, and the Hundred Unrestricted Talisman that was floating in front of Wang Hao flew back to him.
"Look again, can you tell what parts the Hundred No Taboos Talisman is made of?"

Wang Hao looked along his fingertips.

The shape of the Hundred No Taboos Talisman seems to be more three-dimensional.

The immortal scroll carved on the dark yellow talisman paper was like a living thing, showing itself to him.

"It seems... to have a head, a body, and feet. Very... three-dimensional."

Wang Hao stared at the Talisman of No Taboos, his eyes were firmly attracted to it, and he murmured slowly subconsciously.

On the originally flat talisman paper, the twisted characters on the immortal scroll seemed to come alive, becoming unusually... three-dimensional.

"Don't use your naked eyes, use elemental vision." Zhongli suddenly said.

Wang Hao subconsciously activated the Piercing Light Technique. Runes flashed in his eyes, and his originally colorful vision changed.

And on the talisman paper in front of him, the twisted immortal script seemed to become more vivid.

If we have to compare, it is distorted and difficult to understand when viewed with the naked eye, but with the elemental vision, it is no longer distorted, but instead appears very harmonious.

"Do you feel the difference? This is the barrier to the extraordinary. It is difficult for ordinary people to contact elemental forces, and it is difficult for ordinary people to contact the extraordinary. So when you look at the immortal script with your naked eyes, you will find it distorted and difficult to understand. But if you switch to the elemental vision, you can see the harmony and rhyme behind this text."

The boundary between mortals and transcendents is clearly shown on this talisman paper.

If one has not entered the realm of transcendence, mortals do not even have the qualifications to understand it.

"But, ordinary people can also use the Hundred Taboos Talisman, right?" Wang Hao expressed doubts.
He remembered that Zhongli once said that the Scroll of No Taboos was given by immortals to mortals.

Used to prove that mortals are qualified to seek immortals.

Zhongli nodded: "This is the difference between knowing the fact and knowing the reason."

"Actually, ordinary people can use it as long as they hold the Hundred No Taboos Talisman. It doesn't matter whether they have immortal power or elemental power. As long as they hold the Hundred No Taboos Talisman and stimulate their mind, they can use it."

"But it is not so easy to understand it and learn it."

Wang Hao was still a little confused: "But when I got this Hundred Taboos Scroll, the holder didn't seem to have discovered it."

"Treasures will also be covered in dust." Zhongli said with a smile, and then changed the subject, "Now, you continue to look at the Hundred Taboos Talisman, and I will explain its composition to you."

Hearing this, Wang Hao shook off all other thoughts and looked carefully at the Hundred Taboos Talisman.

"The Hundred Taboos Talisman, or the Liyue Talisman, is mostly composed of five parts.

Look at the top part, this is the talisman head, the opening stroke of the talisman, the eye of the talisman, which identifies the inspiration;

Below the talisman head is the talisman god, that is, the talisman god in charge. The runes here distinguish the identity of the writer and also represent the background source of the talisman.

Next is the belly of the talisman. What the talisman is to be used for is clearly stated inside the belly of the talisman. The design of the "No Taboos" talisman here indicates that the holder of the talisman can visit the immortals.
Then there are the heart and the feet of the talisman.

The talisman's essence lies in the talisman's core. Whether the talisman is effective or not depends entirely on this. The little bit of immortal power I sent in before entered here.
The talisman foot is the god who guards the talisman, that is, the guardian god who protects the talisman from harm. The protective and exorcist effects of the talisman come from this. "

(I modified the Taoist talisman. If you know it, please explain it to me. I don’t really understand it.)
[Isn’t this a Taoist talisman? ]

[Actually, they are different. Taoist talismans are divided into treasure talismans, magic talismans, secret talismans, and Taoist talismans. It is obviously not that complicated here. ]

[Taoist talismans are related to the "seal diagrams" in Han Dynasty Confucianism that show the will of heaven. Liyue's fairy script also evolved from the runes that represent the laws of the world. In fact, they are very similar. 】

[Taoist talismans are closely related to ancient characters and are combined with the development of official script. This also corresponds to the immortal talisman text mentioned by Zhongli.]

[Liyue is originally a civilization on the same level as China, so it is normal for it to have a talisman culture with Chinese characteristics. ]

[…Taoist talismans are a general term for talismans and talismans. A talisman is a talisman, a divine talisman, a Taoist talisman, or a heavenly talisman; a talisman is a talisman, a Taoist talisman, a Dharma talisman, or a treasure talisman. They are not the same thing at all.]

【…】

Wang Hao didn’t know if he could understand the comments, but they were discussing it very enthusiastically.

Zhongli held the talisman of no taboos in one hand and pointed at the immortal talisman text on the talisman paper with the other hand, explaining the design and use of each area.

Wang Hao was fascinated by what he heard.

It has to be said that the consulting fee of 10,000 Mora was one of the most worthwhile money Wang Hao had ever spent in his life.

After nearly two hours of explanation,

Zhongli put down his hand and looked at Wang Hao: "How do you understand?"

Wang Hao's eyes were bright and clear. Thanks to Zhongli's detailed and easy-to-understand explanation, he had completely understood it.

However, I still have to be more humble when I say: "I think I understand."

"Well, you have great talent..."

Zhongli nodded. Wang Hao's intelligence reminded him of his own 'disciples'. A hint of sadness flashed across his eyes, but he quickly recovered.

"Well, now that you have understood the basic knowledge of the Immortal Scroll, let me tell you the concept of this transformation. Before that, do you have anything else to say?"

Wang Hao immediately said, "Mr. Zhongli, I have learned about runes and I know a truth: if you don't understand runes, you can't draw them. So we have modified the Hundred Unforbidden Talisman and changed its underlying rune structure to allow it to change flexibly. Then, will the runes copied by others still have this effect?"

Wang Hao was worried that if he "gave" this tampered Talisman to the Fatui, the Fatui's replica of the Talisman would not have the ability to flexibly change the underlying runes.

Thus his plan failed.

"To answer this question, we must first understand what is the underlying rune, what is a fixed rune sequence, and what is an active rune sequence."

In response to Wang Hao's question, Zhongli spoke calmly,
"The underlying runes are the foundation of the runes, which are the graphics and line textures you mentioned before. When applied to immortal script, they are the horizontal, vertical, and left-falling strokes. The true meaning of the laws behind these things is the underlying runes.

A fixed rune sequence is a rune that cannot be changed. It is fixed at the level of graphics and line inscriptions. Once it is determined, the effect will be what it is and there will be no changes. Generally, beginners can only do this.

The variable rune sequence is different. It operates on advanced rune knowledge, reorganizing different rune structures to form variable graphics and lines. Under normal circumstances, it looks no different from fixed runes, but once activated, it can undergo different changes.

Therefore, if someone makes a one-to-one replica of the variable rune, as long as the other party understands the fixed rune level, there will be no problem. He can replicate the rune, and the changes will be preserved. However, if the other party's knowledge level is not enough, he may not be able to use this change. "

To put it simply, fixed runes fix the graphics and lines, and the effects are locked.

The graphics and lines of the variable rune sequence are movable. After the talisman is activated, it can be recombined into other runes to stimulate different effects.

[I understand. One is a fixed effect, and the other is a selection effect.]

[One is a car, the other is a Transformer. ]

【Good example, now I understand. 】

[So replica cars can replicate Transformers? ]

[What if you were replicating Transformers at first, but you thought you were replicating a car. ]

[Okay, okay, let’s play like this. 】

【…】

Although he didn't quite understand the explanation of the barrage, Wang Hao understood Zhongli's explanation.

As long as the Fatui can understand the concept of the Talisman of No Taboos, they can replicate the Talisman of No Taboos modified by Zhongli.

In this case, Wang Hao would have no problem. "Any other questions?" Zhongli asked again with a smile.

Wang Hao shook his head: "No more, thank you, guest official Zhongli."

"Okay, then I'll go on to tell you how to modify it. Listen carefully, and feel free to ask me if you have any questions."

I have to say that Zhongli is a very patient teacher.

This may be related to his attributes.
After all, the rock is immovable, and he has enough patience and perseverance.

Even if he is a fool, Zhongli has the confidence to teach him, not to mention that Wang Hao is far from being a fool, he is very smart.

"Okay, Mr. Zhongli."

……

In the Hall of Rebirth, Wang Hao was learning from Zhongli.

And at Northland Bank, a meeting was also being held.

"How's the order for Yanshang Tea House going?" Andre asked in the meeting room.

Ever since his methods satisfied Pantalone last time, Andre directly became a senior official of Northland Bank, a real manager, not a manager who only runs business.

Yanshang Tea House was one of the major projects he handled after taking office, so he was quite concerned about it.

Someone at the bottom of the conference table immediately stood up and answered, "Our people have been following them. The other party went to the General Affairs Department and negotiated with the creditor to extend the repayment date. Our staff believes that the amount owed by the other party should be a large number. This loan may become a dangerous transaction."

"Dangerous transaction?" Andre narrowed his eyes with a hint of danger, "You mean, he might be a loan fraud?"

The reporter nodded and said, "Yes, Manager Andre, if the debt is too large, according to the priority in Liyue Law, his assets will be used to compensate the debtor first, and then us. Moreover, I checked the loan records. When he took out the loan, he did not clearly state how much he owed. I have reason to suspect that he is planning to defraud the loan and run away. You can consult the intelligence team on this point."

Andre's heart was moved. He was the one who approved the loan. If there was a loophole, he would not be able to escape responsibility.
However, on the surface, Andre remained calm.

He looked to the other side of the conference table: "Does the Intelligence Department have anything to tell me?"

"Our people discovered during surveillance that the other party did have abnormal external communications and there is indeed a possibility of escape. Moreover, the casino in Yanshang Tea House has not reopened in recent days. Even if he does not run away, he may not be able to repay our loan." said the intelligence team.

Andre frowned: "It doesn't matter whether he can repay the loan or not. What matters is whether he will run away. If he runs away, can we get the collateral?"

According to his plan, even if the owner of Yanshang Tea House could repay the loan, he was not going to let him do so.

As a casino, the Rock Tea House is a completely gray industry that is perfect for the Fatui to develop in Liyue.

So, from the very beginning, Andre wanted to swallow up the Yanshang Tea House.

But now, it seems that the plan has changed.

"The chances of running away are high, but the collateral... I'm sorry, Manager Andre, as the copy trading team said before, according to Liyue law, it is difficult for us to get first-hand compensation."

If they are an organization in Liyue, they may be able to get first-hand compensation.

However, as external financial institutions, they are also secondary losers.

In this case, the General Affairs Department will definitely use the assets of Yanshang Tea House to compensate the first debtor first, and then the Northland Bank.

If Yanshang Tea House has no assets left after compensating the first debtor, Northland Bank will not receive any compensation.

"..."

After a brief silence, Andre's expression turned unhappy.

This was a loan he handled, and if it couldn't bring enough returns, it would be a mistake. If he couldn't even get the loan back, that would be a huge mistake.

By then, even if Pantalone did not deal with him, his position as the powerful manager would probably be unstable.

Andre looked around the conference room.

He knew that even though these colleagues were respectful to him now,
Once he loses power, all this respect will turn into attacks.

"The order tracking team, start sending people to collect the payment. The intelligence team, send people to monitor the person. If the person runs away, arrest him immediately."

Andre ordered.

At the conference table, someone hesitated: "Should we notify the General Affairs Department after the arrest?"

The Fools arrested someone and notified the General Affairs Department. It sounds funny.

But the actual situation is like this,
In Operation Liyue, many debt collection actions of Northern Bank will eventually be transferred to the General Affairs Department.

Because the Northland Bank holds the "justice" of the contract, their debt collection is legal.

So handing it over to the General Affairs Department is to use the power of the General Affairs Department to help them do things.
Of course, this is also a way to discredit the General Affairs Department.

The General Affairs Department helped Northland Bank collect debts in accordance with the contract, which was correct in itself.

But in the eyes of the people of Liyue, this is helping outsiders bully their own people.

This is an open conspiracy of the Northland Bank.

The Northland Bank, or rather Pantalone behind it, does understand the rules of the game in Liyue very well.

Andre thought about it for a while, and finally shook his head: "Don't transfer it to the General Affairs Department yet. I feel that this loan fraud... The General Affairs Department may have known about it a long time ago."

As a senior executive and elite staff member of Northland Bank, Andre is the real deal.

When the fat boss took out a loan, he was not very careful, but he followed all the necessary steps.
But we still haven't found out how much money Yanshang Tea House owes, which is not right.

He ignored it at the time, but now thinking about it, he was afraid that someone had blocked the news.

In this case, the General Affairs Department is highly suspected.

Of course, Andre still didn't expect that it was actually the Qianyan Army that blocked the news.

In Andre's opinion, if the General Affairs Department was also involved in this loan fraud, then handing it over to the General Affairs Department might lead to more trouble.

Although he didn't know what the trouble was, it didn't stop him from being on guard against the General Affairs Department.

"Okay, Manager Andre."

Naturally, other people would not have any objections. Andre is the boss here, so just listen to him. If any problems arise, Andre will definitely be the one to take the blame in the end.

As for these operatives, well, no matter which manager comes, someone still has to do the work in the end.

The worst that can happen is that some of my bonus will be deducted.

As long as they don't offend the executive officers, the Fatui of the Northland Bank actually have a pretty good life.

at the same time,

In the Rock Teahouse,
Although the casino has not been open recently, it does not mean that there is no one here.

The fat boss still lives here.

There was no other way. All his other houses had been mortgaged.

This time, they did not go to the Northern Bank, but mortgaged it to a local money house in Liyue.

Now he can only live in the Yanshang Teahouse.

"Is everything ready?" The fat boss looked at his confidant.

As a casino owner, although he is not presentable, he still has a few confidants.

Although after the incident, many of the hooligans who followed him for food and drink ran away,
But some people still stayed.

The big man in a short shirt nodded and said, "Boss, everything is ready. Three days later, the contact person will pick us up at the Zhudian Boat, and then we will leave from the distant sea and go directly to Inazuma. They will help us contact the Kanjo Bugyo to arrange entry. Inazuma is now closed to the outside world, and the Fatui do not have much power there. We will be safe if we keep our identities secret."

I have to say, their plan is feasible.

The currently closed-off Inazuma is indeed the most inconvenient place for the Fatui forces to operate.

It’s a pity that their skills are still a little shallow.

Because the Fatui don't care about the closed-door policy. Once they run away, the Fatui will hunt them down.

Inazuma's isolation order cannot protect them.

Of course, these fat bosses don't know.

"Okay, then we'll set off in three days. Move all the stuff out in the next few days and don't leave it to those people."

"Okay, boss."

(End of this chapter)