Of course, the Conqueror of Demons knew nothing about these matters, because he was still resting.
At this moment, in the bay of Liyue Harbor.
Hu Tao seemed to be having an incredible streak of luck. One seafood catch after another was pulled up. There were octopuses as well as various rare fish, making her so happy that she loudly proclaimed herself the Fishing King.
Seeing this, Xiangling was overjoyed and immediately declared that she would make many seafood dishes.
As for Su Han and Ningguang, the two strolled to the stern of the ship. Under the brilliant moonlit night, they embraced and danced together. Neither of them spoke, simply enjoying each other's warmth. After a long while, Su Han finally spoke softly, "You're very beautiful today."
"Oh? More beautiful than that wealthy woman from the Fatui?"
"Y-You already know?"
"Heh." Ningguang gently broke free from him and said with a hint of annoyance, "Spending two hundred million Mora to try to keep a comic shop owner, that kind of scandalous gossip is something everyone in Liyue Harbor knows by now."
"That was all a misunderstanding. Listen to me."
Su Han quickly pulled her into his arms and began explaining in a hurry.
After Ningguang heard the entire sequence of events, her attention was indeed diverted.
"So the Fatui's purpose in sabotaging Mondstadt was actually to collect the Gnosis. If that's the case, what they're plotting is no small matter. And that Harbinger's actions some time ago, could it be that they were also trying to seize the Lord of Geo's Gnosis?"
"I think that's likely, but fortunately, you and I stopped them."
Ningguang nodded lightly. Although she did not know what the Fatui were truly planning, anything involving the Lord of Geo's Gnosis could absolutely not be allowed to run rampant.
That being said, Su Han using the Gnosis to exchange for a thorough cleansing of Mondstadt was also worth it.
Mondstadt, having just experienced the dragon crisis, was not suited for another conflict with the Fatui. Using a single Gnosis to buy a large amount of time was actually a very profitable trade. If it were her, she would likely have made the same decision.
The two held each other for a long time before Ningguang suddenly sighed. "Let's forget about this incident, but next time, no matter what happens, you have to tell me, all right? Being the last to know every time makes me feel like you're pushing me away."
Su Han quickly explained, "No, I was just afraid you would misunderstand."
"What is there to misunderstand? It's nothing more than matters of romance. As long as your heart remains in Liyue, that's enough. Don't forget, this is your home."
Ningguang slowly turned around. Her words were filled with melancholy, but her final sentence conveyed her true feelings. No matter what happened outside, he must not forget that Liyue was where his roots lay.
In response, what more could Su Han say? He embraced Ningguang once again, as if trying to pull her into himself.
"It's good that you understand my heart. They've already started serving food over there. Let's go."
After that, the two returned hand in hand to everyone else. Seeing this scene, the little secretaries were extremely excited. They had thought their lady would remain single for life, but it turned out she had fallen in love after all.
That night was incredibly lively. Everyone had a wonderful time, and it was not until late at night that they returned.
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The next day.
In Mondstadt, brand new comic posters began appearing for promotion.
"Everyone, come take a look. Boss Su's latest work, speaking for adventurers. If you want to become an Adventure King, come and have a look."
"What is a man's romance? Today, let us set sail with Luffy's story."
"A man's dreams will never end."
"When does a man die? When he is shot through the heart? No. When he succumbs to an incurable disease? No. When he drinks poisoned mushroom soup? No. A man dies when he is forgotten."
One thunderous line after another became promotional slogans.
Passing Mondstadt residents were all drawn in. In this land of freedom, adventurers were the most numerous, far surpassing even Liyue. As soon as the promotion appeared, it attracted countless adventurers.
Among them, the sole member of Benny's Adventure Team had just returned covered in injuries. Bennett was extremely dejected. Not only had he botched the commission this time, he had even racked up a large amount of medical expenses.
"If this keeps up, can I really become a great adventurer?"
The boy was deeply saddened, but when he saw the slogans as he passed by, he could not help but stop. Reading those soul-stirring lines, Bennett suddenly realized that he should not simply resign himself to fate. Instead, he should treat these setbacks as nourishment and keep moving forward.
Even if everyone else did not acknowledge him, at the very least, he had to acknowledge himself.
Perhaps influenced by the comic, Bennett took out all the money he had on him and bought four volumes. Right now, he desperately needed spiritual encouragement.
Meanwhile, a rising star among the adventurers, a chuunibyou girl, also noticed this comic.
"Oz, did you see that? The era that belongs to this princess has arrived. From now on, I will form a grand adventure team and advance continuously with Luffy as my goal."
"But, my lady, our funds are already quite limited. If you buy this, we'll only be able to eat very simple food today."
"Hmph, this princess knows. At worst, we'll take on more commissions. But this comic absolutely cannot be missed. The power contained within it is beyond your imagination."
Fischl waited in a long line and soon bought the comic she desired. The contents did not disappoint her at all. All kinds of Devil Fruits and all kinds of island adventures were present. It could be said that everything a chuunibyou girl could hope for was found in this comic.
Of course, what Fischl liked most was Doctor Hiriluk's words, "Only when one has no dreams does the heart truly die."
"Sigh, if only I had the chance to meet Boss Su in person. I hear he's also the great hero who saved Mondstadt."
In fact, Fischl was not the only one who thought this way. Many girls in Mondstadt were Su Han's die hard fans. Unfortunately, he was far too mysterious and rarely seen, so they missed him again and again.
Inside the Church of Favonius.
A nun approached Barbara, who had just finished her practice.
"Hello, Barbara. Acting Grand Master Jean is waiting for you outside."
"Sister Jean?"
Hearing that her sister was looking for her, Barbara inexplicably felt a little nervous. Although she did not know why, every time she saw her exceptionally outstanding sister, she felt this way.
The nun nodded and said, "Yes. She's outside and seems to have been waiting for quite a while."
"All right. I'll go out right away."
After reacting, the girl hurried outside. Soon, she saw Jean. For some reason, Jean was holding a gift box in her hands. Was it for her?
Barbara walked up to Jean, somewhat at a loss, and said, "Sister."
"Yes. It's been a long time, Barbara. Have you been doing well lately?"
Seeing her younger sister's uneasy appearance, Jean felt a bit guilty. If Su Han had not pointed it out to her, she might still not have realized that her sister also needed encouragement and care. She hoped that this time, their relationship could grow closer.
Faced with Jean's concern, Barbara felt warmth in her heart. She nodded gently and then asked, "I'm doing okay. What about you, Sister?"
"I've been all right. I heard from Angelina that you really like Su Han's works. This is his newly released work today. It also contains his personal signatures on all of his works. I hope you like it."
"Wow? Really?"
Barbara looked shocked. She had never expected her sister to present such a precious gift. She carefully accepted it, then discovered that every comic not only had a signature, but also a personal message addressed to her.
"May Miss Barbara be happy every day."
"Wishing Miss Barbara success in becoming a powerful healer."
"Belief is success. Keep going, Barbara."
"Everyone is an independent individual. I hope you don't put too much pressure on yourself. Keep going, Barbara."
Looking at those heartfelt blessings, Barbara was so moved that tears flowed from her eyes. This gift suited her perfectly. It felt just like a dream.
Seeing Barbara cry tears of joy, Jean felt that she truly had paid far too little attention to her younger sister.
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