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Hearing this phrase, Zhongli and Xiao also couldn't sit still.
They both stopped their work and quickly walked over.
Ningguang pursed her lips. She admitted that she was stunned by Jiang Xuan.
Mining city and mining base.
Their natures were vastly different.
If it was just building a simple base, then it didn't matter.
But a city...
No matter what, that would be Liyue's first city in this world.
It would be Liyue's first city in another world.
And it would be Liyue's only city besides Liyue Harbor.
For Ningguang and the others, it was undoubtedly an expansion of territory.
But precisely because of this, even Keqing, who most longed for Liyue to have another city, didn't want to accept it.
"Jiang Xuan, please reconsider."
Ningguang, usually elegant and dignified, now spoke with some difficulty.
Looking at Jiang Xuan, who casually offered a city as if it were a flower, Ningguang slowly said:
"A city, for us, for Liyue, is of great significance. It's not something that can be decided lightly."
"We believe that given the uniqueness of your world, there is a need for city-building. In the future, we will also finalize resource exchange cities with you through discussions."
"But... it's really not now..."
Ningguang took a deep breath, forcing herself to suppress the impulse to readily agree.
"We've only been exposed to this world for a short time, and everything is still unknown. For the safety of our people, we absolutely cannot directly build a city and relocate."
"Moreover, planning a new city, new city regulations, and even new city management personnel, all require a very long time to determine."
"Jiang Xuan, we are very tempted by your gift, but we cannot accept it, nor can we bear it..."
Zhongli, who had been silent, nodded slightly.
To be honest, when Jiang Xuan said he wanted to build a city for them, Zhongli was startled, and almost fell off the floating island.
This scene inevitably reminded him of the Archon War.
At first, he just wanted to lead his people to survive in a small area.
Later, Guizhong joined and brought Guili Plains. Havria joined and brought the Salt Terra.
Various Archons attacked, and also brought them territories to control.
Finally...
Zhongli, who was clearly forced to fight, gained the title of Geo Archon and claimed Liyue's land.
He, Zhongli!
Never liked fighting from beginning to end!
But there were always people who liked to pick fights with him, and those who did were all crushed by him.
When there were no more troublemakers, naturally, their land and people became Zhongli's.
And now, he had just become friends with Jiang Xuan.
He just took a trip to his world.
Without even a fight, Jiang Xuan was going to give him a city?
And an extraterrestrial city?
Zhongli always felt that his rags-to-riches story was a bit too outrageous.
However, when Ningguang firmly rejected such a temptation, Zhongli was quite relieved.
He just felt that this generation's Tianquan was much more outstanding than the previous ones.
The wind on the floating island did not howl, so it also failed to carry away the silent atmosphere.
Seeing Jiang Xuan remain silent, Ningguang and the others also felt somewhat helpless.
They were indeed very grateful for Jiang Xuan's kindness, but...
Ningguang was right.
This gift, they truly couldn't bear it.
Ganyu was about to step forward and say something nice to Jiang Xuan.
The latter suddenly looked at Ningguang with a strange expression and said:
"What are you thinking? I didn't mean that."
"But didn't you say..."
"I said, the blueprint for a mining city!"
Jiang Xuan spread his hands, smiling:
"I didn't plan to build a city for you now. Firstly, you're not familiar with it, and secondly, I haven't done much pioneering work, so there aren't many resources. Building a city is even more impossible."
"The mining city I'm talking about is a concept, similar to the villages that were here before."
"First, roughly demarcate the land and build a relatively safe living environment suitable for miners."
"Once these are secured, then determine the stable mining operations. Over time, this planned base can continuously expand."
"Finally, it will form a complete, self-sufficient mining city."
To put it bluntly, it was just a large mining complex that provided dormitories, food, and drink, and where people focused solely on mining resources.
In Jiang Xuan's previous world, building villages and towns around mines was not uncommon.
Jiang Xuan was merely copying that.
However, this indeed gave Keqing and Ningguang a new and fresh direction for planning. The two exchanged glances, both finding it highly feasible.
Jiang Xuan turned around and pointed to the towering mountain not far away.
He said boldly:
"If you have enough people, I even think there's no need to go into a mine."
"Just start digging from the top of the mountain, hollow out the entire mountain, and expose the mine to sunlight."
"This way, although it's a bit more troublesome, exposing it to sunlight will ensure the mine's safety."
"And, you'll get more resources this way."
Listening to Jiang Xuan's bold statement, and observing the size of the distant mountain, Ningguang still didn't agree with Jiang Xuan.
Ganyu patted her chest, saying softly:
"Anyway, it's best that Jiang Xuan doesn't intend to build a city now. So, what should we do before the miners and Qianyanjun move in?"
Hearing this, Jiang Xuan retracted his gaze and patted Ganyu's head.
"For these two days, as I said before, simply demarcate the living areas for the miners. At the very least, ensure their safety."
"Besides that..."
Jiang Xuan thought for a moment and pointed to the distant mountain.
"I'm going into the mine again!"
At this, Jiang Xuan successfully motivated everyone.
"Going into the mine..."
Ningguang sighed with some emotion. She hadn't expected to have a day when she would go into a mine.
However, she didn't resist it.
"I heard Keqing and Ganyu mention accompanying you into the mine, and they both seemed very excited."
"To be honest, I'm also very curious about those resources. If I can go into the mine to investigate, that would be even better."
Jiang Xuan smiled and nodded.
"My stage of construction requires more iron, and more other resources."
"Just like the stone generator and mob grinder, they're not perfect because of the lack of iron."
"This time, we need to go down and find more iron ore and various other ores."
"But don't get too excited. The mine below is not like the surface; it's very dangerous, especially since we currently have no armor."
Hearing this, Xiao, who had been silent all this time, suddenly spoke:
"I will protect everyone."
Jiang Xuan chuckled, then said with a slightly serious tone:
"Since you all want to go into the mine, then... tomorrow morning."
"It's already afternoon. Although we can stay here, I think you probably still have to go back for a meeting today. I'll send you back when the sun sets."
"For the rest of this time, let's go scout the terrain and topography. First, demarcate the target area, plant torches, and then the miners can move in and build their own houses."
Ningguang and the others naturally wouldn't say anything to this.
Anyway, building houses wasn't difficult in this world, and miners just needed a place to stay and rest.
In fact, not many people would permanently reside here and not return to Liyue Harbor.
Seeing Jiang Xuan walk towards the edge of the floating island, everyone also quickly followed.
However, Jiang Xuan did not take out the Yamato for spatial transfer as he had done before.
He simply climbed down the ladder methodically.
Seeing this, a strange hint of regret appeared in Ganyu's eyes.
She actually quite wanted to enjoy being transported through space by Jiang Xuan again.
However, seeing Keqing and Ningguang both walking towards the girls' exclusive ladder, Ganyu didn't think much more and quickly followed.
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