The business from the Millelith—that was a massive order. For the longest time, Hu Tao had wanted to win their patronage, but unfortunately, some people were simply averse to dealing with a funeral parlor. Now, with Ningguang stepping in on her behalf, she likely wouldn't have to run around handing out flyers ever again.
"Hehe… Su Han is truly my lucky star! There are so many potential clients within the Millelith; this time, I'll probably be able to make the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor truly famous. It would be even better if I could attract some adventurers, too," the young woman mused, sitting on the edge of her bed. She sweetly smiled to herself as she flipped through the Maoshan arts manual in her hands. Ever since meeting Su Han, her luck had been unbelievably good.
Back in the Jade Chamber, Ningguang looked at the twenty-thousand points that had been added to their funds and smiled. "We only need ten-thousand more points, and Liyue's 'Starlit Prosperity' plan can begin. I never expected that a mission requiring soul-pacification would appear."
"It's the first time I've seen one as well," Su Han replied. "But this experience proves the diversity of the missions. We'll have to invite other types of talents to the group in the future." In truth, a mission like that wasn't particularly difficult. There were quite a few people in Liyue who possessed the power of exorcism. Chongyun's clan, for example, had been in the business of exorcism for generations. They just weren't as specialized in guiding souls and performing burials as Hu Tao was; their clan was more adept at catching ghosts or suppressing evil spirits.
Ningguang nodded lightly. "Yes, you're right. But any new members must be carefully vetted, and they will have to sign a confidentiality contract. The existence of the Multiverse Mission Group cannot be leaked, otherwise, I fear the other nations will not be able to sit still."
"Oh? Then shouldn't you be rewarding me properly? If I were to run off… wouldn't you cry your eyes out?"
Ningguang was taken aback by his words. She looked at him and asked, "You are already a National Treasure of Liyue. What more reward do you need?" He was living in the finest residence, the Jade Chamber. As for Mora, he only had to ask, and she would reimburse him for anything he wished to buy. Unless… this fellow… In an instant, Ningguang understood his implication. Her face flushed red, and she shot him a glare before turning and leaving in a huff.
Su Han laughed heartily to himself. This woman isn't as cold as she seems. And she catches on quick. Having successfully teased Ningguang, Su Han was in a very cheerful mood. The nearby attendant, Baixiao, who had witnessed the entire exchange, whispered, "Aren't you afraid of making Lady Ningguang angry?"
Su Han glanced at her sideways. "I'm a National Treasure. What do I have to be afraid of? Believe it or not, if I went to Inazuma or Mondstadt, they'd put me on a pedestal and worship me." It was just a little harmless teasing. Even that fellow Zhongli had given his tacit approval. Su Han's words, however, left Baixiao speechless. It was true. With his abilities, if he went to Mondstadt, even the Acting Grand Master of the Knights of Favonius would likely offer herself to him. The power to change the fate of a nation—who could possibly resist that? Perhaps, she thought, Lady Ningguang really would find a partner one day. That might be a good thing; it would save Lady Ningguang from burying herself in overtime whenever she was in a bad mood.
Watching Baixiao depart, Su Han whistled a tune and opened the Multiverse Mission Group interface. "Let's see what my reward is this time…"
[Ding! Congratulations to member Hu Tao for completing the mission. As the Group Leader, you have received an additional reward: 2,000 Points.]
[Ding! Congratulations to member Hu Tao for completing the mission. As the Group Leader, you have received the primary mission reward: Pure Yang Body.]
[Ding! You have unlocked the achievement "First Exorcism Mission." Congratulations on receiving one Exorcism Starter Pack.]
[Pure Yang Body]: Impervious to a hundred evils. Possesses a natural resistance and special destructive power against malevolent entities. Provides an additional bonus when using Electro and Pyro arts.
Su Han immediately chose to claim the reward. His already strong body instantly felt as if a sun had been placed within it, warming him from the inside out and seemingly radiating constant heat.
"So this is the Pure Yang Body?" Su Han activated his Transparent World, looking at his body, now emitting a strange power, with a curious expression. After obtaining this constitution, a peculiar energy emanated from his limbs and bones. It felt like fire, yet it wasn't; however, it seemed to have a complementary effect with flames. Of course, there was another characteristic of this physique that made Su Han very happy: his vitality and stamina had been greatly enhanced.
Next, he opened the Exorcism Starter Pack. Only a single item fell out.
[Ding! Congratulations, you have obtained: The Complete Five-Thunder Correction Art.]
"What? The Five-Thunder Correction Art… it couldn't be that Five-Thunder Correction Art, could it?" Su Han hastily claimed the reward. As the memories and knowledge flooded into his mind, his suspicions were confirmed. It was indeed the Five-Thunder Correction Art, and a complete version at that. In a certain world of "irregulars," those who cultivated the Yang Five-Thunder could not simultaneously cultivate the Yin Five-Thunder, as there was a great conflict between the two. But in truth, the combination of Yin and Yang was the true form of the Five-Thunder Correction Art. It was only because the inheritance had become fragmented over time that the single art was split into two parts. The true power of this technique lay in cultivating both paths together.
"Having cultivated the Five-Thunder Correction Art, does this mean I have a second element now? It seems it won't be long before I can challenge Keqing." Su Han sat cross-legged and entered a state of cultivation, only awakening at dusk. He opened his palm, and a flash of white lightning sparked to life. Then, the lightning transformed into a murky, viscous black water. He had successfully cultivated the Five-Thunder Correction Art.