"So if you want it, how about 100,000 Mora?"
Bennett scratched his head and offered.
He didn't want to ask for too much.
Being able to earn back the money he spent reading manga was already enough.
"No. I'll give you one million Mora."
Tartaglia smiled slightly.
He wasn't exactly a good person.
But for this boy—whose personality reminded him of his younger brother—he didn't want to take advantage of him.
If the memory-erasing effect Boss Han described was real,
then even spending one million Mora would still be worth it.
Even if it didn't work on Mr. Zhongli—it could still be useful for certain Fatui operations.
This was the kind of thing you normally couldn't buy.
"One million?!"
Hearing that number,
Bennett froze.
He had never seen that much money in his life.
The most he'd ever had was two to three hundred thousand Mora.
One million—was an astronomical amount to him!!
"No, that's too much! I can't take that! Just give me 100,000!"
Coming back to his senses, Bennett shook his head repeatedly.
As long as he nodded, that money would become his.
It would ease his current financial problems.
But Bennett's naturally honest and kind personality—didn't allow him to take advantage of someone like that.
"Alright, it's settled. Just take it."
Tartaglia smiled, took the box, and handed over a large bag of Mora.
What he was worried about—was the tens of millions being spent elsewhere.
One or two million?
That wasn't worth mentioning.
Still—seeing this boy's good character made Tartaglia rather satisfied.
Everyone prefers the people around them to be good people.
Even if they themselves aren't.
"Thank you so much!"
Seeing how firm Tartaglia was,
Bennett finally accepted the Mora gratefully.
"No need to thank me. If you want to thank someone—thank the fact that you came to this manga shop and got the reward."
Tartaglia waved his hand.
After saying that, he left the manga shop directly.
He wanted to test the effect first.
If it worked—he'd immediately go find Mr. Zhongli.
"That's right… the one I should really thank is the manga shop!"
Those words suddenly awakened Bennett.
He had always been an unlucky adventurer.
If he hadn't come here—he never would've gotten a reward.
Without the reward—he wouldn't have earned this one million Mora.
You could say—the moment he entered the manga shop, his fate had already begun changing.
"Boss Han, thank you so much!"
Thinking this, Bennett immediately thanked Han Feng sincerely.
"No need. Just keep coming back to read manga."
Han Feng smiled lightly.
Even he hadn't expected this outcome.
Tartaglia actually bought Bennett's reward.
Looks like Bennett's luck might finally be turning around.
Though what Han Feng was more curious about—was why Tartaglia wanted the Forget-Worry Parasite.
Was it for the Fatui?
Or did he have some personal need?
That sparked Han Feng's interest.
"Definitely! Next time I'll bring Razor too!"
Bennett nodded repeatedly.
Though before that—he needed to repay borrowed money.
Thinking of that, he quickly said goodbye and ran out of the manga shop.
Not long after the two left,
Hu Tao skipped over energetically.
"Hehe, Boss! I finished another manga!"
She leaned over the counter and smiled brightly.
Every time she finished reading—was her favorite moment.
Because all kinds of unexpected magical rewards were waiting for her!
"One moment."
Han Feng smiled and looked at the system.
The information refreshed.
[Customer Hu Tao finished reading The Return of the Condor Heroes, obtained reward — Soul-Stirring Palm.]
[Soul-Stirring Palm: A palm technique created by Yang Guo. Consists of seventeen moves. Its name comes from "Only parting brings true soul-stirring sorrow." Originally required a melancholic emotional state to unleash full power.]
[Its fierce power was once said by one of the Five Greats, Eastern Heretic Huang Yaoshi, to be rivaled only by Guo Jing's Eighteen Dragon-Subduing Palms.]
[Note: Modified by the system. No special emotional state required. Can be used directly. Additional effect added — causes the target to experience a soul-stirring sensation.]
"A soul-stirring effect?!"
Han Feng's expression turned strange.
He knew Soul-Stirring Rice made people cry—but now Soul-Stirring Palm had an added effect too?
If Yang Guo found out—
he'd probably be "thrilled."
Buzz—
A dazzling beam descended and enveloped Hu Tao.
Feeling information flood into her mind,
Hu Tao quickly closed her eyes.
Moments later—the light faded.
After digesting the knowledge,
Hu Tao slowly opened her eyes in surprise.
"It's actually a martial arts technique!"
"Mm. It's a palm technique created by Yang Guo after combining the teachings of Eastern Heretic, Western Poison, Northern Beggar, Central Divine, and Sword Demon with his own school's martial arts.
Very powerful."
Han Feng explained with a smile.
After pausing briefly, he added:
"But the version you got doesn't require melancholy. You can use it directly.
And it also includes the soul-stirring effect."
"This palm can make people feel ecstasy?"
Hu Tao's eyes lit up.
"Then doesn't that mean I can use it in Wangsheng Funeral Parlor business?!"
Based on her years of experience—many people carried regrets before death.
That was clearly a huge market!
If at that moment—there was a way to give them one final soul-stirring experience—
it would absolutely be welcomed!
And this reward—
Soul-Stirring Palm—
could do exactly that!
Mm.
She'd revise the slogan immediately when she got back.
How about:
Wangsheng Funeral Parlor Grand Promotion!
Buy one service, get one free! Includes one complimentary palm strike!
Guaranteed to let you experience ultimate worldly ecstasy before death!
Not soul-stirring? Full refund!
"And combined with Old Meng's Grim Reaper physique—
Wangsheng's business is definitely going to explode!"
"Hehe, I'm a genius!"
Just imagining the scene—
Hu Tao became excited.
"A palm strike for funeral customers…"
Han Feng's expression turned strange.
Aren't you worried they aren't dead enough—
so you're adding one extra hit?
Those customers are having it rough.
Maybe some of them could've still been saved…
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