This is the legacy of culture.
With the first new-style house successfully constructed, the enthusiasm of the people of Liyue grew immensely. Over the following days, several houses were completed daily.
The previously existing thatched huts were gradually demolished.
The abundance of timber was not only used for constructing houses but also for making charcoal to endure the harsh winters.
The collected stones proved invaluable, not just for building houses but also for crafting various tools. More importantly, under Vorthis's guidance, the roads were expanded and paved with crushed stone, replacing the muddy paths.
Two months later, not a single thatched hut remained in Liyue. Every house had been rebuilt in a traditional Eastern architectural style based on Vorthis's reference designs—sturdier, more durable, and significantly more comfortable.
Liyue's internal roads were transformed into gray-white gravel pathways, ensuring that rainy days no longer turned them into muddy messes.
If the Liyue of the past, despite having a population exceeding ten thousand, still resembled a small village, it now had the appearance of a burgeoning township under Vorthis's guidance.
Liyue was flourishing!
This major transformation had truly revitalized Liyue.
Yet, while Liyue underwent such significant changes, Morax and Vorthis still resided in a cold, stone-built house.
Morax didn't understand aesthetics!
What a waste of such a prime location.
Since Liyue had been revitalized, Vorthis decided that his own residence couldn't lag behind. Without hesitation, he resolved to undertake a bold reconstruction!
Under Morax's watchful gaze, Vorthis demolished the entire structure.
Morax watched as the large building disappeared before his eyes, falling into deep thought.
Was this the "renovation" Vorthis mentioned?
Wasn't this just outright demolition and rebuilding?
"Relax! As a master architect, I'll definitely build you a palace that's more beautiful than ever!"
"Leave it to me!" Vorthis said, patting Morax on the shoulder with a smile.
Now that the house was gone, Morax had no choice but to trust Vorthis. Floating beside him in the sky, he silently observed Vorthis's construction efforts.
For Vorthis, a God capable of manifesting objects, constructing a new palace was an exceedingly simple task.
He had already visualized the design in his mind—a traditional Eastern-style palace.
In Eastern architecture, the focus isn't just the building itself but also the courtyard's layout. Vorthis poured considerable effort into this aspect, ultimately creating a harmonious and relaxing design.
Mountains, water, bridges, pavilions, and bamboo—all essential elements of Eastern aesthetics—were thoughtfully incorporated.
If Vorthis knew the art of feng shui, he might have arranged the layout according to yin-yang and the five elements. But such considerations were unnecessary; achieving harmony was challenging enough.
After all, they would eventually move to Guili Assembly in the future.
Manifest!
A white light shimmered, outlining the structure of the building before solidifying step by step.
A traditional Eastern-style palace materialized.
As its creator, Vorthis named the building Feather Palace.
He turned to Morax, who had been silently admiring the palace, especially its courtyard. The pavilion, in particular, caught his fancy.
"What do you think? This Feather Palace will be our new home. Looks pretty good, right?"
Morax nodded approvingly. "Indeed, a delightful palace. Much better than the previous one."
"Haha, of course! Who else but me, the master architect, could create such a masterpiece?" Vorthis replied with a grin.
Ahem, in this era, claiming the title of "master architect" was undoubtedly justified.
With the new palace completed, Vorthis took Morax on a detailed tour of their new home. He explained every corner meticulously, almost like a tour guide.
Morax, in turn, humored Vorthis by praising every detail, regardless of his actual opinion. He had learned that flattery worked best with Vorthis.
After the tour, Vorthis transformed into a beam of white light, heading toward Qingxu Pool.
The God of Swords' training was far from over.
According to Qingxu, Vorthis's Broken Void Sword was too sharp, making most sword techniques and moves incompatible with it. Thus, Qingxu had created techniques specifically tailored to the sword, teaching them to Vorthis in exchange for an unlimited supply of wine.
However, Vorthis knew that Qingxu's guidance was no longer for the sake of wine but out of genuine hope that Vorthis would master the sword techniques.
During a rare moment of leisure, Vorthis and Morax sat together in the new pavilion.
Since Vorthis had whimsically manifested tea leaves during a beverage experiment, Morax had developed a deep fondness for tea, symbolizing an early entry into his "elderly" years.
Vorthis even manifested a tea set for Morax.
Now, as rain began to drizzle outside the pavilion, Morax sipped his tea while Vorthis enjoyed a Coca-Cola. Each indulged in their own preference.
It took Vorthis a moment to realize that it wasn't snow but rain—spring rain, signaling the arrival of spring.
It was time to prepare for planting crops such as wheat, potatoes, and sweet potatoes.
The cleared land from the earlier tree-cutting efforts would now serve as farmland.
Apart from seeds, Vorthis decided to introduce the curved plow to make land cultivation much easier than using hoes.
"What's on your mind?"
Morax noticed Vorthis lost in thought and asked curiously.
"It's spring rain," Vorthis replied with a smile. "Once it passes, it'll be time to plant crops. By autumn, the people of Liyue won't have to worry about food for an entire year."
Vorthis gathered the people of Liyue and prepared to introduce the crops.
An elder, esteemed among the people, approached Vorthis respectfully. "Lord of Feather, what are your instructions?"
Previously, Vorthis's guidance had transformed Liyue and significantly improved their lives. Everyone eagerly awaited his next decree.
Vorthis scanned the crowd, noticing their improved spirits—a testament to their better living conditions. However, food was the priority now.
Behind Vorthis, three granaries manifested, each filled with wheat, potato, and sweet potato seeds—enhanced to ensure a good harvest even with primitive farming techniques.
The people marveled at the miraculous appearance of the granaries, anticipating the God of Feather's decree.
"These granaries contain wheat, potato, and sweet potato seeds," Vorthis announced.
Each person received a booklet, which appeared in their hands with a flash of white light. The booklet, titled "Cultivation," was simple yet detailed, containing illustrated instructions for planting and tending crops.