newbobooks Chapter 204 I am also an Adventer after all
Chapter 204 I am also an Adventer after all
"Of course. I am also an Adventer after all."
Linghua, the Adventer, suddenly became interested. She opened her eyes wide and asked curiously, "What was your original world like? I've never heard you talk about it before. Please tell me about it."
Xinyang stopped what he was doing, looked at Linghua with a smile, and asked, "Do you remember our novel 'Young Love'?"
Linghua nodded repeatedly, her eyes full of anticipation, waiting for Xinyang to continue.
Xin Yang continued, "The setting of that book is my original world. It's completely different from Teyvat. There, there's no elemental power granted by the Eye of God, and there's no need to worry about any dangerous monsters lurking in the dark. But it has a different kind of excitement."
Linghua tilted her head slightly, looked at Xinyang with curiosity, listened to his story attentively, and couldn't wait to follow Xinyang's description to tour that strange and novel world.
Xin Yang continued excitedly, "In that world, people rely on all sorts of technology to create countless wonderful things. Take architecture, for example. Skyscrapers are lined up one after another, towering into the clouds, some even much taller than our Qun Yu Pavilion. Furthermore, the ground is densely packed with roads like a spider web, and all sorts of cars run on them. These cars don't rely on any element to drive them; they rely on a kind of energy called fuel or electricity to travel at lightning speed."
Linghua blinked, imagining the strange scene in her mind, and asked worriedly, "Wouldn't the people sitting inside be scared? It's going so fast, what if something unexpected happens?"
Xinyang patiently explained, "It's actually not that bad. Those cars are equipped with comprehensive safety features, and everyone strictly abides by traffic regulations, so under normal circumstances, it's quite safe to ride in a car. Oh, and besides cars, there's another type of transportation that travels underground. It's called the subway. It's like a long underground dragon, carrying many people to various parts of the city at the same time. During rush hour, the subway is packed with people. Although everyone is squeezed together, we're used to it."
Linghua was increasingly intrigued. She tilted her head and asked in confusion, "You can walk underground? That's truly amazing! What are the places people in this world living like? Are they very different from the houses in Liyue?"
Xinyang thought for a moment and said slowly, "It's quite different. There are many towering buildings over there, all made of reinforced concrete, one floor after another. Some buildings are home to multiple families, and everyone shares facilities like elevators and hallways, so it's quite interesting to get along with the neighbors. Moreover, every household has a variety of electrical appliances, such as a TV. Just turn it on and you can see pictures and stories from all over the world, as if the whole world is right before your eyes. And gas stoves are very convenient. Just flip the switch and a flame will come out. Cooking is much easier than using a stove here. And every household has a refrigerator. Putting food in it will keep it fresh for a long time, so you don't have to worry about it going bad."
Linghua was amazed, her eyes full of curiosity. She couldn't help but sigh, "That's really amazing! I feel like living in a world like that would be a lot easier. What kind of entertainment do people usually have?"
Xinyang smiled, and the more he spoke, the more excited he became. "The entertainment activities are even more plentiful. There's an amusement park like that. I went there once, and it had all sorts of dazzling rides. Like the Ferris wheel. You sit on it and slowly rise up. As you climb higher and higher, the beautiful scenery of the entire city unfolds beneath you like a scroll, giving you a bird's-eye view of the entire city. There are also roller coasters. They're so fast, like a gust of wind, whizzing along the track. Sitting on one makes you feel like your heart is about to burst out of your chest. It's so thrilling. A lot of people like to try it and feel the thrill of speeding."
"Also, there's the movie theater. It's in a big, dark room, and everyone sits on soft chairs, watching a fascinating story unfold on a big screen. It's so fascinating, like you're part of the story, experiencing the joys and sorrows of the characters."
"Not to mention cell phones and computers. A cell phone, tiny in your hand, has so many uses. People can use it to talk and text with friends and family far away at any time, even if they're thousands of miles apart, as if they're right next to them. Plus, you can use it to browse the internet and see all sorts of interesting news and videos. You can stay up to date with what's happening anywhere, anytime. It's like the world has suddenly become smaller."
"Computers are even more powerful. They have large screens that can be placed on a desk, allowing people to work on them. Writing articles, creating spreadsheets, and making various plans are all very convenient. In their spare time, they can also play all sorts of fun games. Some are strategy and management games, where you rely on your own wisdom to plan and develop, just like running a small empire. Others are action-adventure games, where you control in-game characters to fight and overcome levels. It's so fun and engaging."
Linghua rested her chin on her hands, her face full of longing, her eyes sparkling as she sighed, "That sounds really interesting! I think it's even more interesting than listening to storytelling and watching opera in Liyue. By the way, do people there also learn music, chess, calligraphy, and painting? And also things like kendo and tea ceremony?"
Xinyang raised his head slightly, recalled for a moment, and said, "Over there, the places where people learn music, chess, calligraphy, and painting are called interest classes. However, many people in these interest classes don't really like them. Some signed up on impulse, while others only learn because their parents like them. But there are still some people who truly love these arts."
"In that world, people go to a place called school to learn from a very young age. Schools teach a variety of subjects, but for some reason, knowledge closely related to daily life is rarely taught there."
Linghua scratched her head curiously. "Why don't they teach people about everyday life? Where would people go to learn that?"
Xinyang smiled and said, "I don't know. The school will think that these things have been learned at home, and the family will think that these things will be taught in school."
The more Linghua listened, the more confused she became. "What the hell is going on? It's really weird. Or are you lying again?"
Xinyang smiled helplessly, spread his hands and said, "I find it strange too, but that's the reality. In daily life, we can only follow our elders or accumulate life experience bit by bit on the Internet."
"I don't understand. Let's not talk about this anymore." Linghua seemed to have thought of something.
"By the way, do you have someone you like in your world?"
Xin Yang didn't think much about it and blurted out, "No, I've been single since birth. Maybe my destiny hasn't arrived yet."
After saying this, Xinyang realized that this was a fatal question.
Xinyang suddenly looked at Linghua nervously. Linghua had a half-smile on her face and said in a feigned anger, "Oh? You've been single since birth, so what am I? Is our current relationship all fake?"
Xinyang quickly stepped forward, gently took Linghua's hand, and explained with an apologetic smile, "Oh, dear, don't misunderstand me. That was all in the past, in that world. Before I met you, I really had never met anyone I loved. But now you are the most important person in my life, my beloved wife. How can those things in the past compare to now?"
Linghua turned her head away. "Hmph, you're so talkative. Now let me ask you, where did you learn this massage technique? Besides me, who else have you massaged?"
"In all conscience, I have only ever pressed it for you in this world."
"That means I've been pressed by other people in my original world, both men and women."
"my mother."