"Eula? Feng Yi? Why are you two here?" Jean, who was handling official business at her desk, asked in surprise as they both approached.
"Acting Grand Master Jean, the situation is this: not long ago, while I was bathing in the lake, I encountered an Abyss Mage that could speak Teyvat common tongue..." Eula got straight to the point, explaining their purpose for visiting. This Abyss Mage capable of speaking Teyvat common tongue was definitely a major discovery!
"Is that so? I understand!" Jean nodded. After becoming Acting Grand Master of the Knights of Favonius, she had gained access to certain hidden information. Compared to Eula, Jean knew more about Abyss Mages who could speak Teyvat common tongue. They were from the fallen nation of Khaenri'ah, and their monstrous forms were the result of a terrible curse. Therefore, it wasn't strange for these monsters to retain some of their former abilities.
"Acting Grand Master Jean, this is an Abyss monster that speaks Teyvat common tongue! If we follow this lead, we might uncover the secrets behind it..." Eula felt a bit disappointed by Jean's seemingly indifferent reaction. She had a premonition that this special Abyss Mage held great secrets, but Jean didn't seem to care.
"Eula, listen to my advice. Let this matter rest. Don't investigate further. You'll understand some things in time..." Jean rose to pour Eula a cup of hot tea, urging her to let it go for her own safety. Jean couldn't say too much, as Eula wasn't yet privy to such hidden affairs. However, the Abyss was a terrifying vortex, and one could only guard against it, not easily delve into it! Grand Master Varka seemed to have a plan to deal with it, and Jean didn't want to rashly disrupt his arrangements.
"Is that so? Alright then..." Since Acting Grand Master Jean had said so, Eula had no choice but to give up on this lead. Eula could sense that Jean's words stemmed from concern for her.
"Mm, it's good that you understand! Now then, Feng Yi... what is it you've come for?" After calming Eula, Jean immediately turned her attention to Feng Yi.
"It's also about this Abyss Water Mage..." Feng Yi took the hot tea Jean offered, paused, and then said.
"You two... were bathing together?" Jean's focus startled Feng Yi and Eula. Feng Yi was talking about the Abyss Water Mage, and Jean somehow jumped to the topic of bathing together. Women's thoughts were truly unfathomable!
"Acting Grand Master Jean, you... you misunderstood. I was bathing alone..." Eula's face turned beet red at Jean's question, and she quickly explained. After that, she couldn't help but steal a glance at Feng Yi's reaction. Seeing that Feng Yi didn't look displeased, she finally felt relieved.
"Cough cough... Jean, we're discussing serious matters!" Feng Yi remarked that bathing with Eula was such a beautiful thought, who wouldn't want that? But reality dictated otherwise, leaving only daydreams.
"I see! My apologies, I misunderstood. Please continue, Feng Yi..." Jean breathed a sigh of relief upon learning that Feng Yi and Eula weren't bathing together. She had just thought that Eula and Feng Yi... Jean felt as though her most precious treasure had been taken by someone else, and she couldn't hide her disappointment and dejection. Fortunately, it was just a misunderstanding!
"It's like this: my teacher knows a bit about astrology. Before I set out on my journey, he warned me that Mondstadt would suffer a wind disaster in two years..." Feng Yi brought up his fabricated teacher once again to lend more credibility to his words. It was perfectly reasonable that his fictional teacher was a reclusive master who knew a thing or two about astrology, wasn't it?
"Initially, I didn't quite believe him, but after encountering that special Abyss Water Mage, I'm certain things are not simple..." Feng Yi briefly explained his suspicions about the Abyss's machinations to the other party. Feng Yi didn't expect Jean to believe him entirely; he would be satisfied as long as she was somewhat vigilant.
"Astrology?! Feng Yi, I didn't realize your teacher was also a great astrologer. I have a friend who also understands astrology and might even know your teacher..." Jean was no stranger to astrology. The friend she mentioned was Klee's mother, Alice. Alice was knowledgeable and intelligent, a true genius who had conducted profound research in fields like alchemy and astrology. During her time with Alice, Jean had deeply experienced the wonders of astrology. Since Feng Yi's teacher could divine future calamities in Mondstadt through astrology, Jean felt it was necessary to prepare. Although she didn't know the extent of Feng Yi's teacher's skill in astrology, she believed in the practice itself and felt it was better to err on the side of caution. 'If only Alice hadn't left Mondstadt yet, I could ask her to divine it again...' Jean thought to herself.
"Uh... my teacher has lived in seclusion in the mountains for many years and rarely appears in public. He only keeps in touch with a few friends he knew in his early years, so it's normal that you haven't heard of him... His friends all call him 'Gandalf the White'!" Feng Yi continued to flesh out the persona of his fabricated teacher, throwing out this impressive-sounding title.
"'Gandalf the White'? I've certainly never heard of that name. Lisa is quite knowledgeable, perhaps she's heard of your teacher..." Jean mused for a moment, but she really couldn't recall the name. However, the title "Gandalf the White" sounded quite formidable!
"'Gandalf the White'? My apologies, I don't recall that name either. He must be a recluse who seeks no fame and dedicates himself to his studies..." Just then, Lisa leaned against the doorframe, arms crossed, her ample bosom pushing against her chest, and apologized to Jean with a frown. This time, Jean had overestimated her. Despite her extensive involvement in academic circles, Lisa was completely unfamiliar with the title "Gandalf the White."
"Lisa? When did you get here?" Jean only noticed Lisa's presence when she heard her voice, realizing she had appeared at the doorway unnoticed.
"I was tired of reading and came out for a stroll, and happened to overhear your conversation..." Lisa smiled faintly. While she wasn't particularly interested in the Abyss, she was very curious about Feng Yi's mysterious teacher. She planned to write to her friends in the Hexenzirkel later to see if anyone knew of "Gandalf the White," this reclusive master.
What Lisa didn't know was that her curiosity would later lead to legends of "Gandalf the White" circulating in academic circles. It was said that this reclusive master was proficient in alchemy, astrology, and divine arts – three cosmic wisdoms. This incited countless scholars to traverse the continent of Teyvat in search of "Gandalf the White," deeming it the highest honor to exchange academic knowledge with him!