The Ye kingdom was founded on the concepts of universal love and skilled artisanship. It's the promised land for all of Longzhou's greatest craftsmen, and I'm proud to call it my home.

Say... Would you be able to use your connections to introduce me to some of Illumina's greatest researchers?

For a true artisan, nothing is impossible!

I'm very interested in how Astra handles Eclipsites. Regardless of skill, we must continue drawing from different experiences in order to properly face our foes.

Oh, no, I'd never teach Princess Dantang the art of machinery. The last thing I need is for people to accuse me of leading a member of the royal family down the wrong path.

I admire Miss Jiu for honing her skills in spite of the great hardships she's faced in life. I just hope she doesn't get involved in any more conspiracies.

Hahaha, they say I care for nothing but machinery, but I actually have plenty of other interests. I enjoy poetry and swordsmanship, as well as all the little things in life!

No matter how elaborate the machine, it's still just a machine. It won't hurt anyone unless used by those with wicked intentions.

In the beginning there were "Kun" and "Peng," two massive creatures that were granted souls by the heavens above... Ah, please forgive me. I suddenly recalled a myth from our ancient texts just now.

I'll uncover the secrets of legendary machines from ages past.

I spent much time and effort building this mechanical servant. It can stand guard, carry water, perform odd jobs, and even engage in fun conversations. Granted, it could never replace me!

Don't worry, this is just a minor setback.

Great techniques require an ingenious mind!

Chain attack!

Full activation!

Ready to pull the trigger!

Any intriguing techniques?

My parasol is loaded and ready!

Everything is perfectly connected!

My parasol can handle anything!

...which is why I've designed a device to help with one's grooming habits... Hmm? Did you fall asleep?

Great technology requires great skill!

Alchemy Stars.

I made a prototype clock–one that holds a record of every important moment from the last year. Since you say you don't want to forget anything, let this clock remember it for you. I look forward to our future days together!

Universal love and peace are the two most closely embraced tenets by skillful artisans of the Ye Kingdom. Our people are taught to love and aid one another and also to never harm each other. A simple enough philosophy, right? Even with just two people, it shouldn't be difficult to follow.

What would you like to see me make today? A fire-breathing copper bull, or a burrowing scorpion? Or perhaps a kite that can rise and fall on its own?

You wish to learn how to make a clockwork bird? Heheh, don't you think someone of your incredible talents would be wasting their time on such a trinket?

Are you interested in my Peculiar Parasol as well? Well, I don't blame you! It's my greatest invention: a weapon that can seamlessly switch between its offensive and defensive capabilities!

Though much of my studies revolve around machinery, my interests also extend to the world of living beings. In fact, one could say that all living creatures are the inspiration behind my inventions.

People often see me as an eccentric inventor, and claim that my actions, mannerisms, and thought processes are anything but normal... but what do you think of me, Caelestite?

Would you like to take a stroll with me? As long as I have my parasol, you don't need to worry about anything, from the weather to Eclipsites.

I understand that the Caelestites held some similar beliefs as those of my own people. Would you be interested in visiting Ye for a cultural exchange?

So long as you're in Longzhou, I'll gladly accompany you wherever you go. There will always be a place for you beneath my parasol, where you can take shelter from the wind, rain, and snow.

If possible, I'd love to improve the daily lives of every household in Ye with my machines.

Visitors from other vassal kingdoms are always saying that Ye is overly obsessed with foreign goods. In my opinion, researching new ideas is far more beneficial than getting caught up in the outdated power struggles of our land.

Magical weapons, ancient artifacts, divine arms... In Longzhou, these ancient relics are known by many names, and many large mechanisms cannot be activated without them.

I made a prototype clock–one that holds a record of every important moment from the last year. Since you say you don't want to forget anything, let this clock remember it for you. I look forward to our future days together!

Still busy? If you need anything, just call on me, or my clockwork bird.

You know... instead of designing a machine to wake you up, why not design something to do your work for you?

Ahh... It's been a long day of work, hasn't it? Would you like to go for a short walk?

Once again, our bedtime sneaks up on us before we've had our fill of fun. What a shame.

I made a prototype clock–one that holds a record of every important moment from the last year. Since you say you don't want to forget anything, let this clock remember it for you. I look forward to our future days together!

Ah, so this is your Colossus? ...No need to be so polite! You can just call me Xuan Ji. You don't mind if I tinker with some of my inventions here, do you?

I'm not picky, anything works for me.

It's nice to know you care this much about me.

How nice! Let's be friends!

I'll have to come up with an even better thank-you gift.

Dragonflies, launching!

A powerful lightning bolt at the push of a button!

Thunderstorm under my parasol.

The school of artisanship I belong to is called "Qianyun," and its opposite is the school of "Dikun." One excels at action while the other excels at inaction, but I believe that combining knowledge from both schools is the best way to make true progress.

I want to create a world in which all labor is handled by lifeless machines. That way, we as living beings can focus on loving and tolerating one another unimpeded.

Something terrible is brewing in the seemingly peaceful Ye Kingdom, a conspiracy that originates in a far more influential place. As a result, I resigned as advisor and began searching for the source of my kingdom's strife.

Great machines require capable hands!