The crowd, who had only just finished sighing with emotion, were once again shaken by the lines from Adventure King.
It was when Luffy and Zoro were led onto the street by Nami. This scene was seen by the man who had argued with Luffy in the tavern earlier. He sat on the ground drinking wine and burst into loud laughter.
"All that talk about a new era is complete nonsense."
"Saying that the age of adventurers dreaming is already over?"
"Hahaha. But a person's dreams never end, right?"
"Let them laugh all they want. If you want to climb to the summit, everyone will encounter moments where they cannot find a reason to throw a punch!!!"
Although this person did not get along with Luffy, the words he spoke were extremely stirring.
Xingqiu could not help but exclaim, "A person's dreams never end, right? That is said so well. As long as someone has dreams, they will never give up."
Keqing said, "Exactly. Giving up and slacking off at the slightest difficulty is completely unworthy of the title of adventurer."
Ganyu said, "Although this person is somewhat annoying, what he said is absolutely correct. There is no denying that once a person loses dreams and pursuits, they become like a walking corpse."
Hu Tao said, "I really want to know right now whether those adventurers would jump up in excitement when they see this scene."
Everyone laughed upon hearing this, feeling that it was entirely possible. After all, those words had spoken straight to the hearts of adventurers.
The subsequent story quickly reached its climax. Guided by passersby, Luffy and the others found Cricket. He was a descendant of the Great Liar Noland, and because he wanted to prove that his ancestor had not lied, he kept diving again and again.
During his conversation with Luffy, Cricket was gradually moved by Luffy's persistence and actually told him information on how to reach Sky Island. Who would have thought that to go to Sky Island one had to ride an Upward Sea Current, and once it failed, there would be only death.
Faced with such a situation, Luffy did not hesitate at all and immediately stated that he absolutely had to go to Sky Island and take a look. After that, they modified the Going Merry, and with the help of the Saruyama Alliance, headed to that sea region.
Amid the eruption of the terrifying sky-piercing water current, Luffy and the others, together with the Going Merry, shot toward the sky. In a massive double-page spread, they surged upward at incredible speed, and then a breathtaking scene appeared.
Above the clouds, there really was an island.
There was even a Land of the Gods.
And the manga ended there.
"My goodness, this is way too good. A Land of the Gods."
"Is there really an island above the sea of clouds tens of thousands of feet in the air? There are even waterfalls."
"How would anyone get up there? But Bellamy and the others definitely did not know, right? Sky Island really exists."
"This manga is really amazing. Boss Su, when will the next volume be updated?"
Facing the gazes cast at him from all sides, Su Han glanced at the system and said with a bitter smile, "It will probably take a few days."
Hearing this, Hu Tao immediately sprawled on the table and said pitifully, "I really want to see the next volume sooner."
"Me too."
Although Xingqiu liked martial arts stories, this manga made his blood boil and left him completely unable to stop.
However, since the manga could not be updated, everyone gradually left one after another, and the lively little courtyard slowly became quiet.
...
Liyue streets.
With the simultaneous release of Volume Three and Volume Four, the streets and alleys gradually became lively. Especially those who had registered as adventurers were even more excited, discussing the manga's plot with their friends.
"A person's dreams never end."
"Exactly. Guys like Bellamy would never understand Luffy and their grand dreams."
"Did you see that? A real Sky Island."
"Damn it, can there really be islands tens of thousands of feet in the air? There are even waterfalls. Curse you, Boss Su, why did you stop updating again? I want to see the great adventure of Sky Island."
"I really want to kidnap Boss Su and make him draw manga nonstop."
"Stop dreaming. Take a look at how many guards are at Boss Su's door. His fists are bigger than sandbags."
"Hehe, I was just joking."
These excited fans were only the tip of the iceberg. The place with the most intense feedback was the Adventurers' Guild.
Looking at those thunderous lines one after another, the adventurers felt as if their hearts had been touched. It was precisely because dreams never stopped that they aspired to become great adventurers.
Even if they were misunderstood, even if they were despised, no one gave up on their dreams. This manga was almost the greatest recognition of their lives. Countless adventurers shed tears after reading it.
Even Sister Lan was no exception. After crying, she turned to Xinming and said, "Immediately arrange funds to purchase the manga. I think adventurers are in great need of this encouragement."
"Understood, boss. I will go right away."
Although Xinming was already forty years old, he was still moved to tears by the manga, because he too was an adventurer.
Manga sales were rising at a terrifying speed. In just one morning, 20,000 copies were sold. This did not even include the 40,000 copies Su Han gave to Venti and the 12,000 copies given to Xingqiu.
"It is really thanks to Cloud Retainer. Otherwise, just the consumption of blank paper alone would be a terrifying number."
After the guests left, Su Han printed another batch of stock. Only then did he control the Azure Bamboo Flute and fly into the sky. Since Zhongli had taken the initiative to come to him, he naturally could not slack off. At the same time, he had an idea waiting to be tested.
Leaving Liyue Harbor and flying along the official road toward Wangshu Inn, Su Han discovered that the official road was almost completed. With cement, the construction speed had increased by more than a hundredfold. It was estimated that in another week, the official road could be put into use.
As for the new city at Guili Plains, many buildings were also gradually taking shape. Some merchants and even the Adventurers' Guild had already begun moving in. The speed was truly astonishing.
A few minutes later, Su Han arrived at Wangshu Inn. When the innkeeper saw him descend, he immediately came out to welcome him.
"My lord, you have arrived."
"Is the adeptus here?"
"Reporting to my lord, there seemed to be an outbreak of cold air upstairs yesterday. The adeptus is most likely here, but his condition may not be good. Should you come again in a few days?"
"No need. I came specifically to suppress the adeptus's problem."
After saying this, Su Han walked upstairs. But just as he reached the door, he heard Xiao's cold voice coming from inside.
"Leave. Do not disturb me."
"Has the karmic debt erupted? Do not be afraid. I have a treasure that can help suppress it."
At this moment, Xiao's condition was extremely poor. His eyes had been replaced by blood red, and his entire body was wrapped in black aura. If it could not be suppressed, he could fall into demonic corruption at any time.
Just as this Conqueror of Demons was about to curse, a clear ripple seeped in from outside the door. The adeptus, whose consciousness had been gradually becoming muddled, suddenly regained clarity.
Such a miraculous scene stunned even Xiao. Looking at the karmic debt that had already vanished, his eyes were filled with disbelief.
"Even the karmic aura that the Lord Rex Lapis could not deal with can be suppressed. What exactly is this?"
Su Han held the Dragon Vein and waited quietly at the doorway. After a moment, he heard footsteps. As the door opened, Xiao appeared before him.
Looking at the object in Su Han's hand, he asked in confusion, "What is this item? Why can it suppress the power of karmic debt within me?"
"Are you already fine?"
"Yes. I suddenly regained clarity. It is thanks to you. Come inside and sit for a while. Although there is no tea."
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