Chapter 635: The Exchange and Intercommunication of Knowledge
After Belika briefly explained the general concept of totems, she also slightly discouraged me.
Seeing her expression so serious made me feel a bit embarrassed.
However, I think she might be overthinking it. If something really makes me feel like I can’t learn it, I will give up quickly.
There are countless extraordinary paths, so why should I choose to challenge myself in something I’m not good at?
In the end, I still chose to pursue knowledge related to totems; after all, many things can only be understood through personal experience.
However, the notes Belika provided on totem research amounted to less than the thickness of three books.
This illustrates how much of an impact totems have had on her.
There aren’t any published formal books on totem knowledge, or there are very few.
These types of books are mainly based on personal research and summaries, which then accumulate into formal publications.
“Sorry… The amount is a bit too scarce. Why don’t you choose something related to rune literature instead? These three books on totems can be considered a bonus. How about that?” Belika said somewhat apologetically while holding the three books.
After all, she knows the value of these three books well. She had been fixated on totem research for a time before reality taught her how to be a witch.
In the end, all she summarized were these useful things, not to mention that totems can also be categorized within the realm of runes, as totems are indeed the prototype of runes.
“Well… okay, I guess I’m taking advantage this time.” Looking at the large bookshelf behind Belika and the contents recorded in those books, I couldn’t help but swallow hard; the words of refusal that were on my lips ended up unsaid.
“These pieces of knowledge are actually cumulative. If you give yourself time, perhaps with your accumulation and experiences in runes, you could surpass me. Let’s not talk about who is taking advantage this time~” Belika said casually.
“However… you may need to wait a moment for these books. I need to make a copy for you. I hope you understand that these are my collectibles. You should know that we are trading knowledge, not collectibles; you should understand the difference, right?”
“Of course, but can I directly use the Earth Vein Identification Technique to acquire the content? That would save the trouble of making a copy.” I stated directly.
“Earth Vein Identification Technique… Oh, Xiao Han doesn’t even need to flip through books anymore? That’s fine too. However, I need to unseal these books. After all, they are my collectibles, and each one is the fruit of my labor. I have placed my preservation spells on them along with encrypted sealing techniques and so on.”
“Okay.”
I nodded in agreement.
After that, I organized information regarding the production of the Reincarnation Rebirth Spell, as well as my thoughts at the time, in the Great Knowledge Tree, not wanting to miss any detail, as this had to do justice to the numerous books on runes on the shelf.
Ultimately, I compiled a compressed information package from the Great Knowledge Tree.
This information reminded me of the impact I caused when I first met Dongli Yiren using this method.
This compressed information indeed has a significant impact on consciousness, but as an extraordinary witch, Belika should be able to withstand it.
“Is this the insight you prepared, Xiao Han? I’ve heard of the reputation of your Grand Knowledge Sharing Technique-derived spell; this time I’ve witnessed it firsthand.” Belika reached out to touch the runes, transferring all the information into Belika’s Great Knowledge Seed through the power of the Grand Knowledge Sharing Technique.
“Indeed, it’s of high quality, much more valuable than Sister Mei’s.” At that moment, Belika seemed to be reminiscing, half-closing her eyes, a smile could not be contained at the corners of her mouth.
After a while, Belika came back to her senses, “I really like this insight. It is indeed worth my effort to exchange for it. It’s a very novel perspective. Of course… I must admire your skills, Xiao Han; I truly envy you~”
“I’m glad Sister Belika likes it. So, what about these bookshelves…”
“Of course, you can take them. I’ve already lifted the seal; just include them directly. If the Earth Vein Identification Technique can’t identify them, I can help you make a copy. This is no trouble for me.”
“Thank you, Sister Belika.”
After expressing my gratitude, I directly approached the bookshelf to use the Earth Vein Identification Technique.
These books initially did not exist in the Main World, so the Main World’s earth veins might not have records of this information.
Belika insisted on giving me a copy, which also indicated that she had researched earth veins.
However, unexpectedly, when these bookshelves were released, they intersected with the earth veins of the Main World, and the contents recorded on them were indeed captured by the earth veins. However, much of the other information about the books was not recorded.
For example… when this book was written, how many people borrowed it, the creases and tears on it, and the reasons for those damages—none of this information was available.
Only the most basic information marked by the initial encounter with the earth veins was left behind.
Because of this, my progress in recording was also slow; for some books, I had to open them personally to complete the recording.
It took me nearly half an hour of bustling to fully complete the process.
However, during this time, I learned a new technique: using the information obtained from Spirit Vision combined with the power of the Great Knowledge Tree to transfer that information to the Earth Vein Identification Technique.
The earth vein serves as the channel for acquiring information through the Earth Vein Identification Technique, but as my interpretation of information becomes more proficient, I began to try replacing the prefix “Earth Vein” with “Spirit Vision.”
It felt like I had discovered a new development for the Earth Vein Identification Technique!
If I advance to the extraordinary level in the future, wouldn’t my real five-sense perception be akin to Spirit Vision?
Then wouldn’t the identification technique become… the Five Senses Identification Technique?!
No, no, not just the five senses; with my improvement in body cultivation, I also have Heart Sense and Sense of Time!
I forcibly suppressed the excitement brought on by this insight because it was just too terrifying.
But I was also very curious—do extraordinary beings experience all this information daily through their five senses? Does their consciousness really bear the brunt of it?
Perhaps…
When I advance to an extraordinary witch, I should understand it better.
“Xiao Han, are you done? So soon?”
“Yeah, after all, the information recorded by the earth veins is indeed fast.”
I nodded, indicating that this was nothing much, and at that moment, a few witch sisters beside us also spoke up.
“Xiao Han, I would like a copy for my collection as well. Can I? I can also exchange it with equivalent knowledge, through rune literature research. It won’t overlap too much since my research is in a different field.”
“I also have rune research materials, but I’m better at alchemy, along with learning real editing techniques, so I’ve touched upon the rune field. Besides, I’ve also studied totems and developed some results. Would you like any? However, I don’t wish for you to focus too much on totems.”
As Belika completed the transaction, the other witch sisters voiced their interests.
Although they did not need this knowledge for in-depth research and merely for collection, the reason didn’t matter; knowledge has its immutable value. Compared to their long lifespans, who knows? One day, a witch may suddenly become interested in it!
Thus, they did not use the excuse of “just for collection” to drive down the price; they respect knowledge’s value, and this action came from the heart.
Therefore, I accepted all requests. I acknowledge that I can’t finish reading so much knowledge at once, nor can I quickly internalize it.
But this could serve as my accumulation.
Moreover, although I haven’t learned these yet, I have impressions of the knowledge recorded in the Great Knowledge Tree. When faced with related issues, I can at least look up information in the fastest way possible.
This transaction concluded satisfyingly. The flow of knowledge does not make anyone lose anything; instead, it allows more people to experience more vistas. Thus, this exchange is a win-win for everyone.
This is even more so for me.
The benefits I gained from this transaction even made me question whether it was indeed the other party that sought me for an exchange?
In the end, they also left me their contact information.
This contact also represented their optimism about me, indicating they believe that in the future, I will create more astonishing miracles that will intrigue them.
It’s akin to them indirectly banking on my future.
After that, we chatted about other topics, such as my activities in the Expanding Realm.
They expressed interest in the Wanlian Main Network Tree system and the characteristics of my domain.
During this time, I also learned the concept of “composite domains,” which means my domain encompasses two great spellbooks and the power of body cultivation. Normally, any spellbook can derive a type of domain, but each domain is unique; even a domain generated by the same spellbook may differ.
Eventually, they discussed topics related to domain resonance with me since I had live-streamed back then. Although they didn’t catch everything, they understood what I intended to do.
Even if they knew they could not accomplish it, it didn’t prevent their curiosity.
Ultimately, the gathering only ended when the sky gradually darkened.
At the end, Belika introduced her teaching assistant, Yi Rui, to me, and so did the other attendees.
“Nice to meet you. If there’s an opportunity, we can communicate in the Expanding Realm.” After exchanging contact information, I made the invitation again.
I truly don’t want the Expanding Realm to become chaotic because of certain people; however, I must admit they have established a new order there, radiating out from Ninglan New City.
But due to the turmoil in the Main World’s Core Realm society, many teaching assistants have already withdrawn from the Expanding Realm, so without their guidance, at least those in Ninglan New City won’t cause any more troubles.
“Would you like to try going to the Expanding Realm? The Expanding Realm is great; there’s no suppression of great weakening spells, and it provides strong positive feedback when learning spells. Yi Rui, have you written your application to go to the Expanding Realm?” Belika found my suggestion appealing and asked.
“Uh… Not yet…”
“Forget it; tomorrow I’ll help you with the procedures. You should go out to experience new things and learn from Xiao Han. You’re already a teaching assistant.”
“Oh…” Yi Rui nodded, not rebutting anything, typical of a quiet type who doesn’t like to stir trouble.
After bidding farewell to them, Sister Bai and I left.
However, the other witch sisters stayed behind to continue their studies and exchanges.
After all, whether day or night is merely a change in the external environment for witches, and for the Void, there isn’t really a concept of day or night.
They will continuously expend their energy, and when they become fatigued, they’ll rest. They play when it’s time to play, work diligently when doing tasks, and rest well to replenish their energy. The daily life of witches is this simple, without excessive worries. Otherwise, without a good life habit, how could they enjoy their long lifespans?
Everyday worries, gloom, boredom, anxiety, emptiness, numbness… these are all habits created by lifestyle.
The reason short-lived beings view immortality as a curse is that this Fast-paced lifestyle leads them to encounter eternal suffering in future lives, which is why they fear eternal life.
However, if each day is lived simply, filled with fulfillment and interest, then everything in the future will stretch out and there won’t be the accumulation of negative emotions, naturally preventing fear and helplessness regarding what has yet to happen.
Thus, the daily life of witches seems so leisurely; compared to ordinary people, they appear out of place. But this is merely a different attitude towards life.
“Hey~ for you.”
“Wow~ so beautiful!”
“It’s just a Fireball Spellbook.”
“But it’s also made by Sister Bai with her own hands.”
A simple dialogue, a simple action, without much of a sense of ritual, yet it deserved my serious consideration.
“Xiao Han, I blame myself for giving it to you like this, without more ritual.”
“That depends on what Sister Bai defines as a sense of ritual~” I turned to look at Sister Bai.
At this moment, the sky was slightly dimming, the streetlights had not yet been turned on, and Sister Bai’s face was somewhat blurred in the dim night sky. At this moment, she seemed like an ordinary girl, nervously presenting a gift, asking if I liked it.
“Since this is a spellbook made by Sister Bai herself, it should be handed to me personally by Sister Bai as well~” I loosened the first button of my collar, and then with a finger, gently pulled down on the collar, the dim atmosphere making the scenery inside the collar hazy but with fatal allure~
“Hey~ hurry up~” I urged, but my heart was already impatient. “If you think this level of ritual isn’t enough… then you’ll have to compensate me in bed tonight~”
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