"These two rewards aren't bad."
Han Feng nodded slightly.
The Senzu Bean could be viewed in two ways.
At the most basic level...
It was a miraculous item that completely eliminated hunger.
At its highest value...
It was nothing short of a divine healing medicine.
As long as the user wasn't dead...
It could instantly restore all stamina and energy, returning the body to its optimal condition.
There was hardly any difference between it and the legendary elixirs of immortality.
As for Beidou's Mud Doll Magic...
That was even more interesting.
To a certain extent...
It allowed the user to create an unlimited number of subordinates.
Of course...
There was probably an upper limit to their overall strength.
Buzz—
Buzz—
Two dazzling beams of light descended from above, enveloping Kaedehara Kazuha and Beidou.
Moments later...
The light faded.
A green, pod-shaped bean resembling a broad bean appeared in Kazuha's hand.
Meanwhile...
Beidou closed her eyes, clearly absorbing the knowledge that had entered her mind.
"This..."
Kazuha examined the object in his palm.
A suspicion had already formed in his heart...
But he wasn't completely certain.
So he looked toward the counter.
"Boss..."
"What exactly is this?"
"That's a Senzu Bean."
"It was cultivated by the legendary Korin, the Cat Hermit who lives atop Korin Tower."
Han Feng smiled as he explained.
"Eating one bean means you won't feel hungry for ten days."
"It also possesses extraordinary restorative powers."
"As long as you're still alive, it can restore your stamina and energy almost instantly, returning your body to its peak condition."
"So it really is!"
After hearing Han Feng's confirmation...
Kazuha couldn't hide the joy on his face.
This item was practically a lifesaver for warriors like him.
Anyone traveling across Teyvat would inevitably encounter danger.
Who could guarantee they'd never suffer an accident?
If that day ever came...
This single bean would become invaluable.
As for using it simply to stave off hunger...
That possibility never even crossed his mind.
He'd rather endure starvation than waste it like that.
Using such a priceless treasure merely to fill one's stomach...
Would be an unforgivable waste.
"Looks like you've gotten yourself quite a reward, little brother."
Beidou opened her eyes and laughed.
She'd heard Han Feng's explanation as well.
For people constantly traveling the world...
A miraculous healing medicine was rarer than almost anything else.
"I agree."
Kazuha nodded.
"How about you, Captain?"
"What reward did you get?"
"A kind of magic..."
Beidou replied with a strange expression.
"It lets me create subordinates out of mud."
She remembered seeing the spell in the manga.
Several members of the Jado Empire possessed similar abilities.
One could create servants from the relics of legendary heroes.
Another brewed magical soup to transform crawling creatures into soldiers.
And now...
She had received the version that created subordinates from mud.
While reading, she'd thought it was quite interesting.
Who would've expected...
She'd actually obtain it herself?
"If that's the case..."
Kazuha joked.
"You won't need to recruit any more sailors."
"You can just make them."
"No."
Beidou shook her head.
"Those things can't replace real people."
"They may obey me completely..."
"But they're still puppets without minds."
"I don't want to spend my days surrounded only by things like that."
"There isn't much point saving a little money that way."
"Though..."
"They'll certainly come in handy sometimes."
"For example..."
"They could lure monsters away..."
"Or scout dangerous areas."
"That's true."
Kazuha nodded in agreement.
He'd only been teasing her.
Deep down...
He never believed mud dolls could replace human companions.
"Well..."
"I'm finished reading."
Beidou stretched lazily with a smile.
"Boss, I'll be heading back now."
"See you in Liyue."
Now that both Liyue and Inazuma had manga shops...
Combined with the incredible speed of her aircraft carrier...
She could practically read manga every day.
Just thinking about that...
Put her in an excellent mood.
"Boss."
Kazuha also stepped forward.
"I'll be leaving as well."
"When I return..."
"I'll bring even more customers."
Thoma had already visited the shop.
Which meant...
The Shogunate forces had probably started coming too.
That filled him with a sense of urgency.
He needed to hurry and tell Gorou and the others.
"Very well."
"You're always welcome."
Han Feng smiled and nodded.
This kind of customer-referral system...
Was exactly what he liked.
After all...
Most of the manga shop's patrons had been brought in that very way.
Not long after Beidou and Kazuha departed...
Sayu finally finished reading her manga.
"Wow..."
"The immortal arts in here are amazing!"
She closed the manga, her little face full of excitement.
The story was filled with incredible divine techniques capable of moving mountains and filling seas.
However...
Those weren't what interested her most.
She'd been paying close attention to anything that might help her grow taller.
And she discovered...
There were quite a few such abilities.
For example...
Many immortals could freely grow larger or smaller.
"If I learned that..."
"I'd definitely be able to grow taller too!"
Just imagining the scene...
Sayu hugged the manga tightly and giggled.
"Little one..."
"When you finally grow up..."
"Don't forget about Lady Guuji."
Yae Miko, who had been sitting nearby, smiled as she gently rubbed Sayu's head.
"Don't worry, Lady Guuji!"
Sayu nodded repeatedly.
"I'll buy you fried tofu every single day!"
Although Yae Miko had indeed tricked her...
She still felt grateful.
Because this time...
She had truly found hope.
Even if it required just a tiny bit of luck.
"Come."
"I'll take you to Boss Han so you can receive your reward."
Yae Miko smiled.
She had also finished her own manga.
"Mhm!"
Sayu nodded happily.
The two walked together toward the counter.
Han Feng glanced at the system panel.
The rewards had refreshed.
[Customer: Sayu]
After reading Journey to the West, reward obtained:
Invisibility Technique
After casting the spell, the user's body becomes invisible and cannot be detected by ordinary people.
Note: Those with exceptionally powerful spiritual perception may still have a chance of discovering the user.
[Customer: Yae Miko]
After reading Doraemon, reward obtained:
Small Light
A device resembling an ordinary flashlight.
Anything illuminated by its beam will have both its size and weight reduced.
Shining the light on it again restores it to normal.
Note: The shrinking effect lasts for one day.
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