Hu Tao:Hehe… you guys were stunned, right? I was totally shocked the first time I saw all the treasures in there, too. That Flame-Flame Fruit is just perfect for me! But it costs way too many points… I can't afford it at all.
Zhongli:The items in the Points Shop rotate weekly. As long as one completes enough missions, it is only a matter of time until sufficient points are accrued to exchange for what one desires.
Su Han:He's right. The points from the daily check-in are far too few on their own.
Keqing:@Su Han, so… when will missions be posted?
Su Han:It should be soon. There's a hidden rule: missions only start generating automatically once the group has five or more members.
He already knew about this requirement from the moment he awakened his "golden finger" ability. A group that was too small couldn't trigger missions.
Ganyu:I had no idea the Multiverse Mission Group had hidden rules like that. Since there are no missions for now, I must head out. The Treasure Hoarders have been rampant near Dunyu Ruins lately. I'm going to take care of them.
Ningguang:May the wind be with you.
Before leaving the Jade Chamber, Ganyu turned to Su Han. "By the way," she said softly, "if you encounter any trouble you can't handle, just call for me in the group. I will come and help you at a moment's notice."
"Okay, Ganyu. I wish you a safe journey."
Ganyu nodded, and with a sweet smile, she turned and departed. Since he is the one the Lord of Geo has taken a liking to, she thought, it is only proper that I grow closer to him. As a disciple of the adepti, Ganyu had always felt a sense of distance from other people. In Su Han, she thought she saw a faint reflection of her own past self.
Watching her graceful figure disappear, Su Han's heart was filled with warmth.
As expected of my favorite waifu, he thought to himself. It's a shame she would definitely refuse my request… I'm scared of the dark at night and need a Cocogoat to comfort me, you see… ahem…
Hu Tao:@Su Han, hey, got any good stories for us today? It's been two days since you told us a tale from another world…
Ningguang:Stories from other worlds?
Hu Tao:Yep! Su Han knows lots and lots of interesting stories. I really loved the last one he told us, "Demon Slayer"!
As Hu Tao described it, Ningguang listened, completely captivated. A story about a Demon King whose ultimate goal was to survive in the sunlight, yet the Blue Spider Lily he needed to achieve this could only bloom during the day. The irony was palpable.
Just then, a notification sound chimed within their minds.
The first multiverse mission had been posted.
[Ding! It has been detected that the number of group members has exceeded five. The first multiverse mission is now being issued!]
[Mission]: Assist Tanjiro Kamado in defeating the Spider Demon Family.
[Difficulty]: ★★☆☆☆ (2-Star)
[Time Limit]: 15-minute countdown to accept.
[Note]: If the countdown ends before the mission is accepted, it will be considered automatically forfeited.
Keqing:!!!
Hu Tao:Oh my god, Su Han, get over here! Your story just turned into a real mission!
Zhongli:As a matter of universal reason, this is highly unlikely to be a coincidence.
Ningguang:Keqing, perhaps you should accept this mission? If it is the world from the story, you would be the most suitable candidate.
The current group members in Liyue were herself, Keqing, Su Han, Hu Tao, and Zhongli. Ganyu was by far the strongest fighter among them, but she had just left. Of the remaining members, Keqing was the most appropriate choice. It also meant they wouldn't have to call in any favors.
Keqing:Understood!
Su Han:Wait, there are a few things I need to tell you first…
Keqing:What is it?
Su Han:A little tip about the main Spider Demon! If he senses he's in danger, he'll use his threads to sever his own head beforehand as a decoy.
Hu Tao:(ΩДΩ)… Things like that really happen?! I want to go so badly…
Zhongli:Director, you have a ceremony to officiate this afternoon.
Hu Tao:Oh, right! I still have to handle the arrangements for the Baifeng family… aigh, fine. If a mission like this comes up next time, I'll go then. I don't even need the points, just as long as I can promote the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor a little.
Ningguang:That is a simple matter. As long as you assist us, I can handle the advertising for the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor.
The points were too valuable; they were something money couldn't buy. What was a little advertising in exchange for two powerful freelance helpers? It was a bargain.
Su Han:Go on, Tao-tao, get to your work. I'll call you when a suitable mission appears.
Hu Tao:Mhm, okay!
A moment later, another notification sounded in the group.
[Ding! Member Keqing has accepted the mission. Group live stream is now active.]
An image appeared in their minds, showing the scene inside the Jade Chamber. After accepting the mission, Keqing's figure began to slowly fade. The viewpoint of the live stream shifted along with her.
When the image stabilized, Keqing was already standing in another world.
Zhongli:So, traveling to another world is this simple… How interesting. It seems I may accept a mission myself next time.
For several thousand years, he, the most ancient of gods, had never left Liyue. He had already explored every corner of Teyvat. Now, seeing that it was possible to travel to other worlds, Zhongli's heart filled with a profound curiosity.
Su Han felt a bead of sweat.
Holy crap, he thought. If you decided to make a move, the demon lord Muzan would probably be turned to ash instantly.
Ningguang:The ability to undertake missions in other worlds… that is indeed intriguing. I am quite interested as well.