After a full night's rest, Su Han felt his head had finally cleared up. He patted his face and swore to himself that he would never drink again.
This time, he'd only revealed some business strategies to the Hall Master. If he ever blurted out something he shouldn't next time, it might really cause trouble.
After getting up, Su Han started his day's work. First, he prepared two thousand comic books for Hu Tao's caravan. Because he'd been drunk the entire day yesterday, he hadn't noticed that his total sales had already exceeded seven thousand copies.
Now, with Hu Tao taking another two thousand, the number instantly surpassed the eight-thousand threshold, unlocking the final chapter of Wind and Cloud.
After about half an hour of work, the moment he received the payment in Mora, he finally heard the system notification.
[Ding! Congratulations, you've sold over 8,000 copies of Wind and Cloud! One lottery draw unlocked! The final arc has also been released.]
[Tip: Continue selling comics, reach 20,000 copies to unlock a brand-new comic series!]
[Tip: Unlocking a new comic requires a payment of 5 million Mora!]
Seeing the flood of system messages, Su Han's eyes lit up. The Mora wasn't an issue, he earned it fast anyway, but unlocking a new comic series was crucial.
If Wind and Cloud sales ended and he couldn't publish a new one, that would be problematic.
Now, though, he didn't have to worry, he just needed to keep selling to unlock future content.
At that moment, Hu Tao finished checking the goods and smiled at him. "Alright, Su Han, we're off! I'm leaving the shop in the hands of Old Meng and Zhongli. If anything major happens, hehe, I'll be counting on you to step in."
"Understood, Hall Master. Safe travels."
"Goodbye, Brother Su! Please take care of my father!"
"Safe journey, Xiangling!"
Su Han waved as he watched the caravan leave. Who knew when they'd meet again, at least half a month, probably.
He sighed. Having gotten used to Hu Tao's noisy presence, it felt strangely quiet without her around.
Shaking his head, he returned to the backyard to print wall posters. Master Mao had already paid him a hefty deposit of six hundred thousand Mora, it was clear the man trusted him deeply.
Within an hour, a large batch of poster boards lay neatly arranged on the ground.
After calling over the waiting workers, Su Han watched them begin loading and installation. With that handled, he finally opened the system interface to see what reward awaited him this time.
[System]: Multiverse Comic System (Authority Level 1 - Upgrade at 50,000 total sales; current total: 9,382 copies)
[Comic]: Wind and Cloud (TV Adaptation Comic Edition)
[Authority]: Level 4 (Can produce final-volume content)
[Restrictions]: None
[Rewards]: Sell 15,000 copies to unlock the 4th lottery draw. Every 15,000 thereafter grants another. The 5th draw guarantees a free treasure.
(Current available draws: 1)
[Prize Pool]: Random rewards from the Wind and Cloud world, techniques, treasures, elixirs, divine weapons, or rare artifacts. Items above the Super Divine level will not appear before Level 5.
[Bonus]: If the host gains a technique, points can be used to upgrade its level (1 comic = 1 point).
[Note]: Reach 20,000 total sales to unlock a new comic title.
After confirming nothing else had changed, Su Han began his draw. The familiar prize wheel appeared before him, filled with countless treasures spinning rapidly.
"Stop."
At his command, the wheel began to slow.
Whirr.
Whirr.
Whirr.
Finally, the pointer stopped, on a crimson-colored weapon.
Su Han's eyes widened. "Huh? The Fire Qilin Sword?"
In the Wind and Cloud world, there were many divine weapons, even super divine ones. The Fire Qilin Sword sat just between the two tiers, below weapons like the Snow-Drinking Mad Blade and Peerless Sword, yet far superior to ordinary divine arms.
And since Su Han possessed Qilin blood himself, this sword was a perfect match.
[Congratulations, host! You've obtained: Fire Qilin Sword!]
[Tip: This weapon contains malevolent energy and can be purified using points.]
Staring at the weapon in his hands, Su Han quickly checked its stats.
[Weapon]: Fire Qilin Sword
[Description]: Forged with a Fire Qilin's heart-scale embedded into the blade. Though imperfect, it carries the creature's demonic essence.
[Effect]: Wielder gains enhanced strength through the Qilin's power, but prolonged use risks corruption by demonic energy.
[Upgrade]: Consume 1,000 points to enhance once.
"As expected, it's still a step below a super divine weapon."
Su Han sighed. The Peerless Sword and Snow-Drinking Mad Blade were forged with the Goddess Nuwa's divine stones, whereas the Fire Qilin Sword used only a single Qilin scale, an enormous difference in quality.
Fortunately, with the system, he could strengthen it himself.
"System, enhance the Fire Qilin Sword!"
[Confirm: Enhancement requires 1,000 points. Proceed?]
"Yes!"
At his confirmation, a radiant glow enveloped the blade. The previously dark-red sword began pulsing with energy, its color deepening into a bright, fiery crimson.
[Enhancement Complete: All demonic energy has been purified. Qilin scales have fully merged with the blade.]
[Bonus: Fire attribute attack added.]
Looking at the renewed sword, Su Han grinned in delight. When he'd first drawn it, the weapon had felt lifeless, with only a faint Qilin aura near the hilt.
Now, it brimmed with blazing vitality. The thousand points were well spent.
After calming down, he said, "System, enhance again!"
[Confirm: Second enhancement requires 2,000 points. Proceed?]
"Huh? Why is it more expensive now?"
Su Han frowned. It was just a second enhancement, why did the cost double? But the system soon explained.
[Reply: The Fire Qilin Sword is fundamentally mortal iron. Further enhancement requires material transformation and amplification of the Qilin's power, thus the higher cost.]
"I see."
It made sense. The sword's fame came entirely from its embedded Qilin scale, without it, it was just a sharp blade. The system's price hike was justified.
"Just 2,000 points? Do it!"
[Acknowledged, host.]
A surge of blazing energy engulfed the sword. Within the flames, Su Han glimpsed a tiny Qilin spirit roaring before merging into the blade.
Not only that, he now felt a faint connection with the sword itself.
[Notification: Fire Qilin Sword successfully enhanced!]
Su Han opened the system panel, and this time, the weapon truly lived up to the title of divine armament.
[Weapon]: Fire Qilin Sword
[Description]: Forged with Qilin blood and scales, now reborn as a true divine weapon.
[Effect]: Greatly enhances fire-element attacks. When the wielder is struck, recovery speed increases.
[Special Effect]: When the wielder is severely injured, the Qilin's power manifests a protective barrier.
[Spirit]: A nascent weapon spirit has formed, though too weak to appear.
[Unique Trait]: Those with Qilin blood can store the sword within their bodies to nurture it, strengthening their bond.
[Next Enhancement]: Requires 4,000 points.
"Even though it cost a ton of points, this was totally worth it!"
Grinning from ear to ear, Su Han admired his transformed weapon. So many new effects from a single upgrade, it was beyond satisfying.
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