Although Xiao was not good at interacting with people, he still knew how to be grateful after being saved.
After arriving in the adeptus's room and sitting down, Su Han discovered that the place was extremely simple. A bed, a table with chairs, and a folding screen. Other than that, there was nothing.
"May I take a look at the item in your hand?"
"No problem."
Su Han handed over the Dragon Vein. After Xiao grasped it, he was surprised to discover that the karmic corruption within his body had fallen completely silent. What exactly was this thing, to be so miraculous?
Looking at the astonished expression on the adeptus's face, Su Han smiled and said, "It is a Dragon Vein. Not only does it suppress evil energy, it can also suppress ley lines."
Xiao raised an eyebrow and said doubtfully, "Dragon Vein? I have never heard of it, but I can feel an immense power within it. Vast, warm, and peaceful. It is truly incredible."
This was the first time he had ever seen such a divine object. Just touching it was enough to suppress the karmic corruption in his body. If he were to wear it for a long time, his own problem would likely be completely eliminated.
Thinking of this, Xiao's face relaxed a great deal. After all, he was always worried about harming ordinary humans due to the risk of losing control. Now, with the Dragon Vein's support, he no longer needed to worry.
Su Han smiled and said, "As long as it is useful to you. I also have a somewhat presumptuous request. I wonder if we can discuss it?"
"Go ahead. You have done me a great favor. As long as it is something I can do, I will not refuse."
"It is like this. As I mentioned just now, the Dragon Vein possesses powerful strength to suppress ley lines. Not long ago, I saw at Ningguang's place that the problems with the Chasm still have not been resolved. So I was wondering if you could go there and suppress it for a period of time. You would not need to do much. Just stay on the first level while carrying the Dragon Vein."
"You want to see whether the Dragon Vein can suppress the Chasm?"
"Yes. This treasure is extraordinary. It once suppressed the fortune of the Nine Provinces. If it were used only to eliminate your karmic corruption, that would be somewhat wasteful. So I thought we might as well use it to suppress the Chasm as well."
Xiao nodded and said, "That makes sense. However, if I leave, what about the situation at Dihua Marsh? Monsters appear here at regular intervals."
Xiao did not refuse, but he raised a concern.
The ancient Archon War had left many remains beneath Liyue's land, and monsters were born from them. If he left this place, there would be no one to watch over Dihua Marsh.
Hearing this, Su Han smiled and said, "You do not need to worry about that. The Millelith are much stronger now, and the Adventurers' Guild can also help. But the problem of the Chasm must rely on the Dragon Vein to resolve."
Some matters had priorities. Although there were monsters at Dihua Marsh, the impact was limited. The Chasm, on the other hand, was like a huge powder keg. Being able to make arrangements in advance was naturally better.
Xiao fell silent for a moment and said, "The monsters at Dihua Marsh are not ordinary monsters. They are not something humans can easily defeat."
"That is not an issue. The current Millelith are no longer what they used to be."
After that, Su Han explained one by one the things he had done recently, and also demonstrated the Golden Light Mantra. Looking at the dazzling golden light, Xiao agreed to his request and stated that he would head to the Chasm that very night.
Hearing this, Su Han smiled and said, "Then I will trouble you."
"No need to thank me. It is I who should thank you. If not for you, my karmic corruption would still be tormenting me."
Perhaps because the influence was gone, Xiao gradually spoke more.
Before leaving, Su Han suddenly remembered that the Dragon Vein had not yet been enhanced. So, under the pretext of checking it, he temporarily took it back. What he did not expect was that just a single enhancement would cost a full twenty thousand points.
After hearing the price, Su Han complained, "System, are you crazy?"
"In response to the host, this is the price for such a supreme treasure. This system is extremely fair."
"Fine, then enhance it."
"Yes, Host. This enhancement consumes 20,000 points."
[Notice: Your treasure, the Dragon Vein, has been enhanced. New effect added: "Blessing."]
[Blessing: A newly added effect of the Dragon Vein. When placed long-term, it can improve the environment of an area, gradually making it better, while purifying all negative forces.]
"Hm? Those points were well spent."
Su Han had never expected that twenty thousand points would grant the Dragon Vein an additional function. Would that not mean the Chasm's problem would gradually be resolved? Since that was the case, he might as well try enhancing it once more.
After all, he still had one free enhancement opportunity.
"System, continue enhancing the Dragon Vein, but use the free enhancement opportunity this time."
"Yes, Host. However, you must be reminded that this high-grade treasure can only be enhanced one more time. Further enhancement will require the system's authority level to be raised to Level 5."
"That is fine. Enhance it."
As a flash of light passed, Su Han discovered that the Dragon Vein in his hand was gradually developing toward a jade-like material.
[Notice: Your treasure, the Dragon Vein, has undergone a fundamental improvement. All effects have been amplified.]
Although no new effects were added this time, Su Han still felt it was very worthwhile. Because just after the amplification ended, he saw large amounts of black energy begin to surface from the ground in the distant wilderness.
This power was astonishing. If the Dragon Vein were placed at Dihua Marsh long-term, all negative forces within the ley lines would be purified.
Afterward, Su Han handed the Dragon Vein back to Xiao. Although the other party said nothing, he could still sense that the Dragon Vein had become stronger.
At the moment of parting, Xiao looked at Su Han's departing figure and said, "If you need anything in the future, just call my name. As long as you are still in Liyue, I will arrive."
"Alright, then it is settled."
With matters taken care of, Su Han naturally did not intend to stay any longer. He turned around and flew back to Liyue Harbor.
Soon, time arrived for the evening gathering.
The Adventurers' Guild's ship had been docked at the harbor the whole time, making it very easy to find. After Ningguang arrived and looked around, she commented, "They are truly generous. Without at least one hundred million Mora, this ship could not be built."
"That is why I gave them part of the sales rights. Do you think there is anything that needs to be changed?"
Su Han did not have much understanding of ships, so he felt it was better to ask a professional.
Ningguang smiled and replied, "That depends on your needs. If you are only using it for leisure trips nearby, you can remove much of the long-distance equipment and replace it with more comfortable furnishings. On the other hand, if you intend to use it for commerce, you must be prepared to deal with storms at sea."
"I see. But I feel that I do not have much need for commerce at the moment."
After thinking about it, Su Han felt that leisure use was more likely. As for selling comics, Mondstadt had Venti, Inazuma had Beidou, and Sumeru had Xingqiu. There was no urgent need for him to travel. If he truly needed to go somewhere, he could simply use the Azure Bamboo Flute.
Ningguang nodded lightly and said, "In that case, I will have people make the arrangements. I guarantee you will be satisfied."
"No problem."
The two exchanged smiles. At that moment, voices from Hu Tao and Zhongli came from the shore.
"Hey, Zhongli, later this director will fish up some seafood for you. My skills are pretty good."
"Um, Director Hu, could we change to something else?"
Zhongli truly hated seafood. Just seeing it was already enough to irritate him, let alone eating it.
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