"Miss Eula, does this shop really have something that amazing?!"
Xiangling was utterly stunned.
Reversing one's age — that was practically living a second life!
It was the dream of countless people.
After all, ordinary folk made up the vast majority, while those with true power were only a small handful.
"I only just found out myself."
Eula gave a helpless smile.
She'd always thought Boss Han's shop only provided interesting things, like the Duel Disk,
or incredible powers, like Lumine's Wind-Wind Fruit ability.
But a miraculous drug that could make you young again? This was her first time hearing of such a thing.
If word spread, Eula could already imagine the chaos it would cause.
While everyone was still reeling over the shock of APTX4869, Yanfei seemed less shaken.
After all, she had already seen a Time Machine capable of traversing past and future.
Compared to that, this medicine didn't feel too outrageous.
"This reward, I really like. Thank you, Boss Han."
Lisa gave Han Feng a playful wink, her sultry charm on full display.
Just then, Jean closed the manga in her hands — Journey to the West.
She had also witnessed Lisa's reward, and though APTX4869 was shocking…
in her eyes, it simply couldn't compare.
They weren't even on the same level.
In Journey to the West, any random immortal could achieve longevity,
and many wielded earth-shattering powers, moving mountains and overturning seas.
"When more people learn about this manga, they'll definitely go mad for it…"
Jean sighed softly.
Right then, the system's message refreshed:
[Customer Jean has finished reading Journey to the West. Reward: One strand of Sun Wukong's hair.]
[Sun Wukong's Hair: A single strand plucked from the Monkey King. Has the power to transform into anything.]
[Note: Can only be used once. Disappears after use.]
"Now that's an impressive reward."
Han Feng's voice carried genuine admiration.
In the original tale, Sun Wukong's hairs were endlessly versatile.
Need something? Just pluck one, blow, and it would transform.
An all-purpose miracle item.
Though Jean's reward could only be used once, Han Feng thought it would prove invaluable.
In the right situation, it might just change everything.
Buzz—
A radiant light descended, falling into Jean's hand.
When it faded, a golden-yellow monkey hair lay in her palm.
"Boss Han, this is…?"
Jean asked curiously.
"Sun Wukong's hair. It can transform into anything — but only once."
"So it really is his hair!"
Jean's eyes lit up in excitement.
She remembered vividly how the Monkey King in the story often plucked his fur to create all sorts of things.
"Boss, does that mean… it can turn into anything at all? Like Klee's Winged Dragon of Ra?"
Her voice carried a mix of hope and anticipation.
If that were true, then this reward was terrifyingly powerful!
"It can. But you only get one chance. After that, it's gone."
Han Feng nodded.
"One chance is more than enough!"
Jean was delighted.
She carefully put the hair away, already planning to keep it as her trump card.
Perhaps one day, in the face of danger or a seemingly impossible problem, it could save the day.
Her heart brimmed with gratitude.
Coming to this shop had been the best decision of her life.
Here, she had gained powerful strength,
resolved the Stormterror crisis,
and even eased Mondstadt's strained relations with the Fatui.
Her heart swelled with thanks — and with feelings she couldn't quite name.
She felt compelled to do something in return.
Rising to her feet, Jean glanced around the shop.
Although the space was fairly open, with Boss Han's reputation growing,
more and more people would surely come.
Even now, over a dozen guests were present.
The shop already felt a bit cramped.
An idea sparked in her heart.
She knew how to repay him.
Jean stepped up to the counter and spoke solemnly:
"Boss Han, thank you for opening your store here in Mondstadt. Your kindness will forever be remembered by our people."
She paused, then continued firmly:
"To express our gratitude, on behalf of the Knights of Favonius and the citizens of Mondstadt, I hereby present you with ownership of the surrounding district. I hope you will accept it."
The entire shop fell silent.
Everyone turned wide eyes toward Jean.
What… did she just say?
Out of gratitude… she was giving him real estate?!
True, the land was in a remote area, and not many lived there —
but the area was large.
That alone made it worth a fortune.
Hiss—!
Captain Jean was truly magnanimous!
"Miss Eula, are Mondstadt citizens always this generous? She's giving away an entire district!"
Xiangling exclaimed, half in shock, half in jest.
"If you were Boss Han, you'd be offered the same."
Eula chuckled.
Though she too was stunned, thinking carefully, it did make sense.
Boss Han was extraordinary, and his manga shop had already brought Mondstadt immense benefits.
Compared to that, gifting him a district was hardly excessive.
"Well then, I'll accept it."
Han Feng didn't hesitate, nodding readily.
He'd been considering expanding the shop anyway.
Of course, with the system, he didn't actually need to worry about space —
but since it was being freely offered, there was no reason to refuse.
Otherwise, wouldn't that just waste Jean's goodwill?
"That's wonderful!"
Jean's face brightened with relief and joy.
After all the blessings she'd received from Boss Han, she finally had a way — however small — to repay him.
Though she knew the gift was meager in comparison, it was at least a token of her heart.
"My, Jean, you actually gave away real estate? In Liyue, they'd call that… a dowry, wouldn't they?"
Lisa teased with a mischievous smile, then turned to Han Feng with a wink.
"Since you've accepted the dowry, Boss Han… shouldn't you do something in return?"
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