After learning that Su Han had arrived,
the leader of the Black Serpent Knights, Halfdan, hurriedly ran out from the Chasm.
"My lord, you've come."
"Yes. How has the training been recently?"
Facing Su Han's question,
Halfdan quickly took out a notebook from his chest. It was densely filled with records of the Millelith's recent training.
The contents were extremely detailed.
Even each soldier's combat habits were carefully documented.
It was clear that Halfdan was highly responsible.
After flipping through it for a while, Su Han said with satisfaction, "As expected, I didn't misjudge you."
"No, no. If not for you taking us in, my lord, we would still be wandering underground in confusion."
Recalling the past,
Halfdan's face filled with gratitude. If Lord Su Han had not appeared, they might have been treated as monsters and slain someday.
This was a life-saving grace.
Listening to their conversation, Paimon asked in confusion, "Training the Millelith? Do the Black Serpent Knights do this as a side job too?"
"Yes. Combat is the only thing we excel at. So the only thing we can do is help Liyue's soldiers grow stronger quickly. As for anything else, even if we wished to help, we cannot leave this place."
After hearing Halfdan's explanation,
everyone finally understood Su Han's arrangement.
"So the Millelith becoming stronger recently was because of this."
Venti's expression turned as sour as a lemon.
He looked like he was one step away from grabbing Su Han's arm and asking about Mondstadt, as if reminding him that Mondstadt also mattered.
Su Han chose to ignore him.
Being able to have the Black Serpent Knights train the Millelith was purely coincidence. It was not as though Mondstadt also had Black Serpent Knights.
Even if they did, he did not have a second Dragon Vein to plant there.
After confirming that everything was in order, Su Han handed the method of Haki cultivation to the Millelith's commander.
The man was Ningguang's trusted subordinate and could be fully relied upon.
Afterward, he also passed the Haki cultivation method to Xiao.
The two spoke for a while underground.
When the topic turned to his own condition, a faint smile appeared on Xiao's face.
"There are no major problems now. I have even begun to understand the emotions my brothers and sisters once held. Perhaps it was this karmic burden that restrained me and prevented me from experiencing mortal emotions."
Long ago,
the Yaksha clan had been extremely powerful.
But later, due to certain events, Xiao's brothers and sisters perished one after another, leaving him alone.
Before the Dragon Vein purified him, Xiao believed emotions were unnecessary.
Yet as the karmic burden faded, the emotions buried deep within his heart gradually resurfaced.
Now, Xiao often recalled the teachings of his siblings.
If only he could meet them again someday.
Looking at the Conqueror of Demons who could finally smile, Su Han comforted him, "Work hard. Your wish might truly come true one day."
"Hm? What do you mean?"
Xiao sensed hidden meaning in Su Han's words.
Could it be that he knew what Xiao was thinking?
Suddenly, Xiao thought of a possibility, and his body trembled uncontrollably.
"Wait, are you saying…"
"Shh."
Su Han raised a finger, signaling him to calm down.
Seeing this, Xiao quickly recited the Heart-Calming Technique until his mind became clear before allowing Su Han to continue.
"That matter is something only you and I need to know. Do not investigate it, and do not pursue it further. Xiao, you only need to trust me. I will handle the rest."
No one understood Fuxi's situation better than Su Han.
But the place where he was located was far too dangerous.
Even in the past, if not for the old gentleman secretly watching over things, the Yaksha clan's last survivor might have been lost as well.
Therefore, before his strength was sufficient,
Su Han had no intention of exploring deeper into the Chasm.
Maintaining the current state was enough.
Xiao stared at Su Han for a long time before finally nodding reluctantly.
"I understand. From now on, I will prepare seriously."
Su Han immediately smiled. "It's good that you understand my difficulties. In any case, I stand on your side."
"I know."
Xiao nodded lightly.
Su Han's devotion to Liyue was evident to heaven and earth. Since he refused to let Xiao investigate, there had to be reasons and secrets unknown to him.
For now, all Xiao could do was wait.
After chatting for a while,
Su Han led everyone back.
Everything was developing smoothly. From here on, steady progress was all that was needed.
After escorting everyone back to Liyue Harbor, Venti hurriedly left.
Today's events had greatly stimulated him, and he swore to regain face by making Su Han help Mondstadt more.
Zhongli and Mona also went their separate ways after arriving, each attending to their own matters.
Su Han turned to Lumine and Paimon and suggested, "It's still early. Want to walk around a bit? Young Master Su is paying today."
"Really? Lumine, let's go. Let's go."
Faced with Paimon's urging,
Lumine could not refuse and followed Su Han out.
Compared to free-spirited Mondstadt, Liyue's commercial streets were far more prosperous. Along the way, Paimon was dazzled by everything she saw.
"Wow, delicious cotton candy!"
"Oh, I want this. Su Han, I want Osmanthus Cake. Fried tofu. And dumplings too. Lumine, you should get something as well."
At first, Lumine felt somewhat restrained.
But with Paimon's enthusiasm, she quickly joined the shopping spree.
Under Su Han's encouragement, she even selected many Liyue-style outfits.
She also bought numerous costume outfits.
Various stockings were naturally included as well.
Of course, there was no misunderstanding needed.
Su Han did not have any strange preferences. Lumine simply looked pleasing wearing stockings, that was all.
That day,
Paimon and Lumine completely indulged themselves.
The joy of shopping exceeded all expectations.
"This kind of rich lifestyle really makes people fall into decadence."
"Exactly. Without Su Han paying, even working for a hundred years probably wouldn't cover today's spending."
Facing Lumine's teasing,
Paimon laughed foolishly.
"Don't say that. With two beautiful girls accompanying him, Su Han must be very happy. If you don't believe me, ask him. Huh? When did you two start holding hands?"
Seeing Paimon's confusion,
Su Han activated his money power once again.
"There's a seafood feast over there. Want to try it?"
"Where? I want to eat!"
Even though her stomach was already round,
the moment food was mentioned, Paimon perked up and looked around eagerly.
Upon spotting spicy lobster,
she happily flew over at once.
Lumine glared at Su Han and said helplessly, "You're going to spoil Paimon like this."
"But if I don't, how would we get a quiet moment together?"
Su Han gently squeezed her hand, his intention obvious.
Lumine brushed her hair aside, too embarrassed to meet his gaze, and whispered, "We could just wait until she falls asleep. This is such a waste."
"It's fine. I don't have many strengths. I just have a lot of money."
Su Han's confident tone made Lumine want to laugh.
He was usually quite clever, yet strangely clumsy at moments like this.
Forget it. Su Han was wealthy anyway.
It could be considered support for the hardworking merchants. After adventuring every day, it was only right to relax and enjoy life sometimes.
Gradually, Lumine moved closer to Su Han.
Her small hand wrapped around his arm.
In a nearby alley,
a woman watching this scene could not help biting her lower lip tightly.
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