The woman, who was as cold as frost during the day, now seemed so helpless.
If he let her continue like this, she would most likely lose control.
But those red ropes… how was Su Han supposed to know how to tie them? If it were some kind of intricate rope-tying, he might know a thing or two, but this was beyond him.
He had no choice.
Su Han could only get onto the bed, pull her into his embrace, and circulate the Five-Thunder Correction Art within his body.
Just then, something magical happened.
The baleful energy inside Shenhe's body actually began to be slowly purified.
In her dreamscape, a young girl in long robes was kneeling on the ground, crying helplessly.
She was surrounded by terrifying shadows, circling her menacingly.
But at that moment, a ray of light slowly appeared, as warm as the morning sun.
It not only tore through the black mist but also shone down upon the young girl's body.
A sense of comfort she had never experienced before filled her, and soon, a peaceful expression appeared on her face.
The surrounding darkness bloomed with flowers, no longer the place of cobwebs and shadows it once was.
The next morning, Shenhe opened her eyes. An unimaginable feeling of lightness and ease surprised her.
However, she soon felt that something was amiss.
She found herself curled up in someone's arms.
And her own hands were clutching tightly onto his clothes!
What in the world happened?
Shenhe quickly released her fingers and sat up from Su Han's embrace. However, her movements were too abrupt, and she ended up waking him as well.
Looking at the disheveled and blushing Shenhe, he said with an awkward expression, "Ahem, well… I was sleeping yesterday, and I was woken up by a cold, yin energy. I came over and found that something was wrong with you."
After all, this was her room. If he didn't explain, his reputation would be completely ruined.
Shenhe looked at Su Han and shook her head. "It's not your fault. It was my own carelessness. I thought that with you in the next room, it would be enough to influence my body."
The power of the red ropes could indeed suppress the baleful energy inside her.
But there was one thing Shenhe hadn't said. The power of the red ropes was, in fact, also suppressing her.
For Shenhe, sleeping every day was not a pleasant experience.
However, after what happened yesterday, Shenhe gradually began to understand her master's intentions.
If she didn't use the red ropes and stayed by his side, it would indeed be very helpful for her.
To avoid the awkwardness, Su Han was the first to leave the room.
It was only half an hour later that Shenhe emerged.
The red ropes were now like decorations, adorning various parts of her body, adding another layer of beauty to the fair lady.
After breakfast, everyone went their separate ways to attend to their own business.
Su Han, however, did not slack off and chose to continue cultivating Haki.
Time flowed by, and soon, it was time for the mission to refresh.
[Ding! Mission cooldown has ended. A new Multiverse Mission is now being issued!]
[Mission]: Defeat the divine beast of Lingyun Grotto, the Fire Qilin.
[Difficulty]: ★★★☆☆ (3-Star)
[Time Limit]: Thirty minutes to accept.
[Hint]: The Fire Qilin is incredibly powerful and impervious to blades and spears. This mission is of very high difficulty and carries a risk of death. Please accept with caution.
[Note]: If the countdown ends before the mission is accepted, it will be considered automatically forfeited.
Hu Tao:Heavens, a divine beast has appeared! And it's a Fire Qilin! This mission seems a bit tough.
Mona:A Fire Qilin? I've heard Liyue also has Qilin. Uh, no, wait, I think Ganyu has Qilin blood.
Keqing:I can't believe we have to defeat a Fire Qilin, and in a cave, no less. My sword style won't be effective. I'll be counting on you all for this mission.
If it were in an open area, Keqing felt she could still put up a fight. But in a cave, it would be pure suicide.
Zhongli:As a matter of universal reason, this Qilin should not be as powerful as the ones in the world of Teyvat. If no one else is willing, I can take on this mission.
Beidou:You're just a knowledgeable scholar; you can't even fight. Let me do it! Su Han said that Haki can only blossom through battles with strong enemies. If I can defeat this guy, I feel like my Haki will improve a lot.
Ningguang:@Su Han, what do you think? Give us the intel.
Su Han:The Fire Qilin of Lingyun Grotto is one of the Twelve Terrors from the world of Storm Riders. Just as Mr. Zhongli said, although it has the name of a divine beast, it is not a true god. Instead, its body contains "mad blood," which can drive a person into a demonic state. Secondly, Keqing's assessment is correct. The Lingyun Grotto is a maze of interconnected passages, and it won't be easy to find it. If it feels it is outmatched, it can even flee. You could say it's very tricky to deal with.
Su Han:Oh, and by the way, there are two peerless martial arts masters inside the Lingyun Grotto. If you chase it too deep, they might intervene. However, there is a peerless treasure in that place. If you can obtain it after defeating the Fire Qilin, it might even be able to affect The Chasm!
Ningguang:What did you say? It can affect The Chasm?!!!
For this entire period, she had been endlessly pestered by the people of the Shenglu Hall.
The reason was precisely the problem of The Chasm.
If this matter could be resolved, then no matter how difficult the mission was, it had to be done.
Because The Chasm was Liyue's largest source of ore!
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