Genshin Impact: I am a high-ranking official from various countries

Chapter 253: Past Events (Mechanical Techniques)

"Oh, they're just some little gadgets. I can make them easily." After taking a quick glance at the gadgets on the stall, Chen Yue said in a very calm tone.

Thousands of years ago, Chen Yue often made various deals with the people of Liyue Harbor in order to earn Mora. Among them, the mechanical arts that he and Liu Yun were good at were naturally indispensable.

It is no exaggeration to say that all the gadgets related to mechanical engineering on the market today are products developed based on the knowledge left by him and Liu Yun.

However, as time goes by, many things have lost their original charm and are no longer as pure as before.

Chen Yue was not at all surprised by these ordinary mechanical creations, but in the eyes of the stall owner, it was a different picture.

"Hey, what do you mean, kid? Do you think my stuff is not good enough?" said the stall owner with some displeasure.

Hearing the other party's question, Chen Yue actually became interested. After all, being refuted in his most professional field was like hitting a wall. So he responded bluntly: "Haha, what a coincidence! You have the nerve to show off such a mediocre creation, so it's natural for me to look down on you!"

Chen Yue's words were like a thunderclap, exploding in front of the entire stall, and the originally noisy scene instantly became silent. The stall owner's face was like a chameleon, instantly turning from red to blue, and then from blue to black, as if he was very angry at Chen Yue's words.

The pedestrians around who were originally just watching the fun couldn't help but widen their eyes, with looks of astonishment on their faces, and cast surprised glances at Chen Yue.

At the same time, Zhen stood aside, feeling worried and uneasy. She knew that Chen Yue was always confident and outspoken, but such straightforward words would undoubtedly easily offend others.

"Yue, forget it... don't be like this." Zhen lowered his voice and persuaded softly, his eyes revealing concern and worry for Chen Yue.

If it were any other place, Chen Yue might have just swallowed his anger; but this was Liyue, and at his age, he could be considered the ancestor of everyone present. If he still endured the humiliation here, where would his face be?

"Zhen, please step aside." Chen Yue waved his hand gently, indicating that Zhen didn't need to say anything more. There was a hint of determination in his eyes, as if he was ready to face everything.

Seeing Chen Yue being so disrespectful, the stall owner was furious. He slammed the stall hard and shouted, "Boy, do you know what you are talking about? This is my craft passed down from my ancestors. How can you insult me ​​like this!"

Chen Yue smiled slightly, unmoved. He slowly walked to the stall, picked up a seemingly ordinary doll, and gently stroked the patterns on it. His eyes revealed a focused and deep light, as if he could see through every inch of the texture of the mechanism.

"Ancestral craft? Humph, I'm afraid even you don't know the true value of this mechanism box." Chen Yue said lightly, with a hint of disdain in his voice.

When the stall owner heard this, his body trembled violently, and his face turned pale as paper in an instant. He could never have imagined that his proud mechanical skills would be despised by a young man, and an indescribable fear suddenly surged in his heart.

"You...what are you talking about? This is a doll that my grandfather spent all his efforts to make with his own hands!" The stall owner forced himself to remain calm and spoke in a stern voice, but his voice trembled slightly involuntarily.

However, Chen Yue didn't take the stall owner's words to heart. He continued to touch his chin and muttered to himself: "Well, there are indeed some commendable points, but it would be even more perfect if these joints could move on their own... Oh, right! Electricity! I can turn on electricity!"

"Ahem, Boss, how about giving me this?"

As soon as Chen Yue finished speaking, everyone around him was stunned. The stall owner was even more shocked. He stared at Chen Yue blankly, as if he couldn't understand why this young man would so easily offer to buy his treasure.

"You...what did you say?" The stall owner stuttered, but his heart was surging. He knew the value of this mechanical doll. Even in a place like Liyue, it was not something that ordinary people could easily own.

Chen Yue smiled slightly, took out a jade pendant inlaid with gemstones from his arms, and gently placed it on the stall. The jade pendant was engraved with Liyue's unique patterns, emitting a faint light, and it was obvious at a glance that it was an extremely precious item.

"You can ask about the price of this thing. I think it should be enough to buy your mechanical doll." Chen Yue said lightly, his voice full of confidence.

When the stall owner saw the jade pendant, a trace of greed flashed in his eyes. But he soon realized that the person in front of him was no ordinary person. He gritted his teeth, and although he was reluctant, he still made up his mind and handed the mechanical doll to Chen Yue.

"Okay, this mechanical doll belongs to you." There was a slight tremor in the stall owner's voice, and he was obviously intimidated by Chen Yue's momentum.

Chen Yue took the mechanical puppet, and a hint of satisfaction flashed in his eyes. He turned to Zhen and said, "Zhen, let's go."

Seeing this, Zhen nodded quickly, followed Chen Yue's steps without hesitation, and quickly left the stall. Just as he turned to leave, Chen Yue looked back at the stall owner again, with an elusive and deep light flashing in his eyes, as if conveying some obscure and mysterious warning message to the stall owner.

After leaving the stall, Zhen finally couldn't hold back his curiosity and asked impatiently, "Yue, why did you insist on buying that mechanical puppet? Is there anything special about it?"

Chen Yue raised his lips slightly, revealing a faint smile, and replied softly: "There is no special reason, it's just because you are interested in this kind of things. To me, these things are extremely ordinary and have no unique value. However, if they are slightly improved, they may be able to shine with new brilliance."

Then, Chen Yue paused for a moment, his tone filled with pride and confidence.

"You should also know that the various types of mechanical knowledge that are widely circulated in the Liyue market today all come from the inheritance between me and my other close friend thousands of years ago. Although time flies and a long period of time has passed, much of the knowledge has gradually spread to various places and spawned many branches, but its core principles have never changed. It can be said that even today, I am still one of the top masters in the field of mechanical engineering."