Chapter 635: Exchange and Interoperability of Knowledge

After briefly explaining the general concept of Totems, Belica also tried to dissuade me a bit.

Seeing how serious her expression was, I felt a little embarrassed.

However, I thought she was probably overthinking it.

If something truly felt impossible to learn, I would quickly give it up.

There were thousands of Transcendent paths; why choose one you weren't good at just to make things difficult for yourself?

But I ultimately chose the knowledge related to Totems.

After all, you only knew if something was suitable after trying it yourself.

However, after Belica gave me the research notes on Totems, the total amount only filled less than three books.

This clearly showed how much of a negative impression Totems had left on Belica.

There were hardly any formally published books on Totems, or very few.

These types of books were basically all based on individual research and summarization, accumulated notes and the like, and then eventually compiled into formal books.

“I'm sorry... the total amount is a little too small. How about you choose the research records related to Runology instead, and these three books on Totems can be a free gift? How's that?”

Belica said, feeling a little awkward with the three books in her hand.

After all, she herself knew the worth of the content in these three books.

She had been obsessed with researching Totems for a while, but was later taught a lesson by the reality of being a Witch.

In the end, she only summarized this useful content.

Moreover, Totems could be categorized into the Rune Domain, after all... Totems were the prototype of Runes.

“Hmm... alright, I guess I'm getting the better end of the deal this time.”

Looking at the vast bookshelves behind Belica and the content recorded in those books, I couldn't help but swallow, and the words of refusal I was about to say were ultimately left unsaid.

“This knowledge is all about accumulation. If I gave you time, perhaps your accumulation and insight in the path of Runes would far exceed mine. Let's not talk about who's getting the better end of the deal.”

Belica said indifferently.

“However... you might need to wait a moment for these books. I need to transcribe a copy for you. I hope you can understand that these are my collections. You should know that we are trading knowledge, not the collections themselves. You can understand the difference, right?”

“Of course, I do. But can I directly acquire the content using the Earth Vein Appraisal Spell? That way, we'll also save the effort of transcribing a copy.”

I said directly.

“Earth Vein Appraisal Spell... Oh, Xiaohan, you don't even need to flip through a book to read it now? That works too, but I need to unseal these books. They are all my collections, and every one is my hard work. They all have Spells for anti-corrosion and anti-deterioration, as well as encrypted Sealing Spells that I left on them.”

“Mhm, okay.”

I nodded, indicating that the current plan was acceptable.

I then organized the data regarding the creation of the Reincarnation Spell and my thoughts from the time in the Great Tree of Knowledge.

I didn't want to miss a single detail, after all, this had to be worth the many Rune-related books on the shelves.

Finally, I compiled a compressed information package from the Great Tree of Knowledge.

This information reminded me of the effect I created on Dongli Yiren when I met her, using this method.

This compressed information did indeed have a considerable impact on consciousness, but Belica, as a Transcendent Witch, should be able to withstand it.

“Is this the insight you prepared, Xiaohan? I've long heard of the fame of your Great Knowledge Sharing Technique derivative Spell. Now I've witnessed it firsthand.”

Belica reached out and touched the Rune.

Following the power of the Great Knowledge Sharing Technique, all the information was transferred to Belica's Seed of Great Knowledge.

“The quality is impressive, indeed. It's much more valuable than Big Sis Mei's copy...”

Belica was seemingly savoring it at this moment, her eyes half-closed, a smile uncontrollably spreading across her lips.

After a while, Belica regained her composure.

“I really like this insight. It's truly worth the price I paid to exchange for it. It's a very novel line of thought. Of course... I also have to admire the techniques you've mastered, Xiaohan. I'm so envious.”

“I'm glad Big Sis Belica likes it. So, these bookshelves...”

“Of course, the seals are already removed. You can just acquire the content. If the Earth Vein Appraisal Spell can't appraise them, I can also transcribe a copy for you. It's not a trouble for me.”

“Thank you, Big Sis Belica.”

After expressing my thanks, I immediately walked up to the bookshelves and directly used the Earth Vein Appraisal Spell.

These books did not exist in the Main World initially, so the Earth Vein of the Main World might not necessarily have recorded this information.

Belica's insistence on transcribing a copy for me also indicated that she had researched the Earth Vein.

However, to my slight surprise, when these bookshelves were released, they intersected with the Main World's Earth Vein.

The content recorded on them was also recorded by the Earth Vein, but there was no other information about the books.

For example... when the book was written, how many people borrowed it, or the reason for the folds and tears on the book were all absent.

Only the most superficial information left after just encountering the Earth Vein remained.

Also, because of this reason, my acquisition progress was very slow.

Some books still required me to personally open them to complete the acquisition.

The whole process took nearly half an hour to complete.

However, during this time, I learned another technique: using the power of the Great Tree of Knowledge to transfer the information acquired by Spirit Vision to the Earth Vein Appraisal Spell.

The Earth Vein was the channel for information acquisition for the Earth Vein Appraisal Spell.

Still, with my increasingly sophisticated interpretation of information, I was also attempting to replace the prefix "Earth Vein" in the Earth Vein Appraisal Spell with "Spirit Vision."

It was as if I had discovered a completely new development for the Earth Vein Appraisal Spell!

If I advance to Transcendent in the future, wouldn't my True Five Senses Perception be just like Spirit Vision?

Then wouldn't the Appraisal Spell be able to become... the Five Senses Appraisal Spell?!

No, no, no, not just the Five Senses.

With the progress of my Body Cultivation, I also had Heart Sense and Time Sense!

I forcefully suppressed the excitement brought by this inspiration, as this inspiration was simply too terrifying.

However, I was also curious: did the consciousness of a Transcendent level life form truly suffer from the immense amount of information they constantly perceived through their Five Senses every day?

Perhaps...

I should know once I advance to Transcendent Witch.

“Xiaohan, are you done? That quickly?”

“Mhm, after all, the information recorded by the Earth Vein is quite fast.”

I also nodded, indicating it was a small matter.

At this moment, the Witch Sisters on the side also spoke up.

“Xiaohan, I would also like a copy for collection. Is that possible? I can also exchange it for equivalent knowledge, how about research related to Runology? The field I research is different from hers, so there shouldn't be too much overlap.”

“I also have research data on Runes, but I am more specialized in Alchemy, and since I learned the True Editing technique, I've dabbled in the Rune Domain. Of course, I also researched Totems, and since I'm gifted, I figured out a few things. Do you need it? Although I don't want you to focus too much on Totems.”

As Belica completed the transaction, the other Witch Sisters also spoke up, stating their items for exchange.

Although they needed this knowledge not for in-depth research but for collection, the knowledge itself remained the same, regardless of the reason.

Given their long lifespan, perhaps they would suddenly become interested in it at some point in their lives?

So, they did not use the excuse of "it's only for collection" to "press the price down."

Knowledge had its own inherent value, and they respected the value of knowledge, and this behavior came from the heart.

Therefore, I welcomed them all.

I admitted that I couldn't finish reading so much knowledge all at once, nor could I immediately turn it into my own in a short period. 𝚏𝕣𝕖𝚎𝚠𝚎𝚋𝚗𝐨𝐯𝕖𝕝.𝕔𝐨𝕞

But this could serve as my accumulation.

Furthermore, even though I hadn't studied this knowledge yet, I had an impression of the knowledge recorded in the Great Tree of Knowledge.

When I encountered related difficulties, I could at least "check the data" in the quickest way possible.

This transaction ended in this satisfactory manner.

The circulation of knowledge does not cause anyone to lose anything but allows more people to see more perspectives.

Therefore, this transaction was a sure win for everyone.

This was even more so for me.

The benefits this transaction brought me even made me wonder if they were truly begging me to exchange things.

In the end, they all exchanged contact information with me.

This exchange of contact information also represented their positive view of me, signifying that they believed the future me would also create more novel miracles that would surprise them.

It was, in a way, a bet on my future.

Afterward, we chatted about some other topics, such as the things I was doing in the Expansion Realm.

They were also very interested in the Myriad Connection Main Network Tree system and the characteristics of my Domain.

During this time, I also learned about the concept of a "Composite Domain."

This meant that my Domain encompassed the power of two Grand Spellbooks and Body Cultivation.

Normally, any Spellbook could derive a Domain, but every Domain was different, and even the Domain generated by the same Spellbook might not be the same.

Finally, they also chatted with me about topics related to Domain Resonance.

After all, I had also live-streamed at the time.

Although they didn't see the whole thing, they knew what I was trying to do.

Even though they knew they couldn't do it, it didn't stop their curiosity.

Finally, the gathering ended when the sky gradually darkened.

At the very end of the gathering, Belica introduced her Teaching Assistant, Yi Rui, to me, and the others did the same.

“It was a pleasure to meet you. If you have the chance, we can exchange ideas in the Expansion Realm.”

After exchanging contact information with the other party, I extended another invitation.

I truly didn't want the Expansion Realm to be made so chaotic by those people.

However, I also had to admit that they were also establishing a new order there, radiating outward from Ninglan New City.

However, due to the upheaval in the Main World Core Realm's society, many Teaching Assistants had already withdrawn from the Expansion Realm.

Therefore, without the leadership of these people, at least those in Ninglan New City would no longer cause any trouble.

“Do you want to try going to the Expansion Realm? It's a good idea to go to the Expansion Realm. There is no suppression from the Great Weakening Spell there, and there is indeed a strong positive feedback when learning Spells. Yi Rui, have you submitted your application to go to the Expansion Realm?”

Belica heard my suggestion and thought it was indeed good, so she asked.

“Um... not yet...”

“Forget it, I'll help you go through the process tomorrow. Go out and experience new things, and learn from Xiaohan. You're already a Teaching Assistant.”

“Oh, understood...”

Yi Rui nodded, not refuting anything, being the typical quiet type who didn't like to go out and cause trouble.

After saying goodbye to them, Big Sis Bai and I also left the area.

However, the other Witches were preparing to stay here and continue their studies and exchanges.

After all, day and night were merely changes in the external environment for Witches.

For the Void, there was no such thing as day or night.

They would simply continuously exert their energy, and rest when they were tired.

They played hard when they played, gave their all when they worked, and slept well to replenish energy when resting.

The daily life of Witches was this simple, without excessive worries.

Otherwise, without a good lifestyle, how could they enjoy this everlasting lifespan?

Worries, depression, boredom, anxiety, emptiness, and numbness in daily life... these things were all caused by one's lifestyle.

The reason why short-lived races consider eternal life a curse is because this fast-paced lifestyle makes them encounter the eternal torment of their later years, which makes them afraid of eternal life.

However, if every day is lived simply, fully, and interestingly, then everything in the future will be stretched out, and there will be no accumulation of negative emotions.

Naturally, they will not fear or feel helpless about what has yet to happen.

This is why the daily lives of Witches seem so leisurely and out of place compared to ordinary people, but it is just a difference in their attitude towards life.

“Here, for you.”

“Wow It's so beautiful!”

“It's just a Fireball Spellbook.”

“But it's the one you made yourself, Big Sis Bai.”

A simple dialogue, a simple action, without much ritual, yet it was worthy of my solemn attention.

“Xiaohan, are you mad that I just gave it to you like this, without giving you more ritual?”

“That depends on Big Sis Bai, what is your definition of ritual.”

I turned around and looked at Big Sis Bai.

At this moment, the sky was slightly dim, and the streetlights hadn't turned on.

Big Sis Bai's face was blurred in the dimly lit night sky.

She looked just like an ordinary girl, nervously giving a gift and asking if I liked it.

“Since this is a Spellbook you made yourself, Big Sis Bai, it should also be you who puts it inside me personally.”

I undid the first button of my collar, then slowly pulled the neckline down with one finger.

The dim atmosphere made the view inside the collar hazy, yet it carried a fatal seduction.

“Hurry up.”

I urged, my heart already impatient.

“If you think this level of ritual isn't enough... then you'll just have to compensate me in bed tonight.”