Alternate Dimension Game: Happiness is all that matters!
Chapter 504 - 327: Discussing the Grand Plan for a Military Expedition

Chapter 504: Chapter 327: Discussing the Grand Plan for a Military Expedition

"Creeeak," the No.1 elder of the Black-clothed Guard opened the wooden door.

When he saw the other person, he was slightly startled and immediately realized that this white-bearded old man was no ordinary person.

This was a meeting between elders, but also a collision of worlds.

One was dressed in black attire with a nearly bald head, adorned with only a few scant hairs; the other, however, exuded the aura of an Immortal, with a full head of white hair and clad in white robes. Both shared one common feature: bright eyes that radiated vitality, betraying relentless energy despite their advancing years.

"This elder here is..." No.1 elder regained his composure and asked casually.

Fu Tianyuan waved his hand behind him to signal his disciples to remain quiet, "Are you... a Black-clothed Guard? Or perhaps a member of their ranks?"

Black-clothed Guard?

The No.1 elder neither nodded nor refused, pretending not to understand as he sized up the other man, "Who might you be? What brings you here?"

The term Black-clothed Guard had never appeared in the Mountain and Sea Realm because all members of the pioneering teams nominally belong to the "Human Cooperation Organization," managed by the current "Turtle Mansion" to enable collaboration and reduce disagreements. Information regarding Earth and Blue Star is strictly forbidden from disclosure.

Yet how did this white-haired elder come to know the term "Black-clothed Guard"?

The No.1 elder pondered deeply but couldn’t fathom the answer.

The white-bearded elder said, "I am Fu Tianyuan, guided by an Immortal, I’ve come here specifically to seek a wise man of the Black-clothed Guard to impart wisdom and resolve my doubts."

"Immortal?"

Fu Tianyuan took out a piece of paper from his bosom, on it were three standard large characters: Black-clothed Guard!

The elder’s pupils contracted slightly—that paper...

It was an ordinary A4 sheet!

The three words "Black-clothed Guard" appeared to be printed using a printer!

But one must know, this was the Mountain and Sea Realm!

Is there A4 paper in the Mountain and Sea Realm? Of course not, the realm only had rice paper, grass paper, and bamboo paper. Even the pioneering teams never used A4 paper, much less had printers. The cost of transporting a single piece of A4 paper here could be hundreds of units of currency, and to transport a printer, millions, not to mention that there’s no electricity here to use it. Even though Earth and Blue Star are big and wealthy, funds are still limited and efficient transportation is necessary.

Where did the elder get this A4 paper from?

Soon, No.1 elder’s thoughts calmed down, "This is not a place for discussion; if the honored guests have something to consult about, please come inside."

"Then we’ll take the liberty of disturbing you."

A group of people stepped over the threshold, entering the interior of Turtle Mansion.

With curiosity and caution, No.1 led the group to a room at the edge of the Turtle Mansion and brewed a pot of plain tea.

It wasn’t any special tea, just the native tea of the Mountain and Sea Realm.

"No one visits the Three Treasures Hall without a reason; could Mr. Fu be someone from the court?" After a moment’s consideration, No.1 elder took the first sip of the tea, attempting to probe indirectly, "Those Taoists from the Kunlun lineage, colluding with the Evil God, intended to slaughter the people of Fenghua City, causing us quite some trouble."

"Those, they are hardly Taoists, merely wayward followers. They learned just the barest scraps of magic, but none of the true Cultivation and Nourishment," Fu Tianyuan said with some embarrassment.

"It’s quite shameful, indeed. I am a Heavenly Master of the Kunlun lineage and have specifically come to apologize," Fu Tianyuan also admitted his connection candidly, sipping his tea.

He took out a small packet of tea leaves from his bosom—Monkey Tea from Kunlun Mountain, quite precious, as a form of apology.

Fu Tianyuan suddenly changed the topic, "You, sir, aren’t from around here, are you? Don’t you belong to another world?"

The No.1 elder smiled, not too surprised since the other had dared to come to him directly, he must have done some prior research.

He did not feel malice from the other and chose not to answer directly, "Mr. Fu, what are your thoughts on Fenghua City? What do you know of our group of people? If you have any questions, I might be able to provide some answers."

Fu Tianyuan said, "This city is excellent, introducing many policies that overturn traditional precedents."

"Many ideas seem outlandish at first glance, like the ramblings of a drunkard. But upon careful consideration, there seems to be another kind of logic, and when put into practice, they surprisingly work. There’s also the natural sciences taught in schools here—astronomy, geography, mathematics—which evoke a sense that the natural way should indeed be such."

"To be able to set aside sectarian views and impart knowledge, to popularize literacy and numeracy, just this alone is something most noble families can’t manage."

In the Mountain and Sea Realm, the various dynasties were still in a feudal era, with rulers desiring social stability. A sizable population of peasants was most suitable for stability from the perspective of the rulers, and merchants, not engaged in production, were seen as the lowest value.

As for scholars, knowledge was monopolized by noble families, and the poor had no means to access education.

But in Fenghua City and Qingshi Town, as compulsory education continued to unfold, it brought both doubts and epiphanies—education was not just about language arts; mathematics was even more crucial.

"Sectarian views? Such things should have been discarded long ago," the No.1 elder shook his head lightly; even the Immortal-like elder before him could not escape the constraints of the times.

Fu Tianyuan asked further, "How much do you know about the Mountain and Sea Realm?"

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