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On the Teyvat continent, tucked away in a remote alley of Mond City, a shop with a plaque reading "Jieyou Bookstore" quietly opened its doors. The interior was exquisite, featuring a modern style that stood out from the local architecture. It was divided into two floors: the upper floor served as a living area, while the lower floor was dedicated to business.
"Finally, it's open. Now, I just need to wait for customers," Han Feng said to himself. After finishing his preparations, he leaned back in his chair and leisurely brewed a cup of black tea.
In truth, Han Feng was a time traveler. Three days ago, after staying up late playing Genshin Impact, he woke up to find himself in Teyvat. He quickly accepted this new reality, knowing that this was a world full of elemental power and danger. Hilichurls roamed the wilds, the Abyss Order lurked in the shadows, and even the city was fraught with tension, especially with the menacing Fatui presence in Mond.
However, Han Feng had a "golden finger." A system called the [God-Level Comic Shop] had bound to him. This newly opened bookstore was his beginner's benefit. Inside the shop, Han Feng was absolutely invincible. He could also randomly receive a reward from his current stock of comics every day. Additionally, reaching milestones in customer visits would unlock exclusive rewards.
For customers, the price of admission to read a comic was 100,000 Mora. Every reader was guaranteed to receive a reward after finishing a volume—it could be an item, a skill, or even a creature from the manga. Currently, the shelves only held two titles: One Piece - East Blue Saga and Cardcaptor Sakura. To acquire more, Han Feng had to purchase them from the system or earn draws by receiving customers. For his beginner phase, every two customers would grant him a new comic draw for the first three times.
Two hours passed without a single visitor. Han Feng understood why. The location was remote, but the price was the real hurdle. In Inazuma, a novel might cost a few thousand Mora, but 100,000 Mora for one reading session was equivalent to a month's salary for an average person. Who in their right mind would spend that much on a picture book? Yet, Han Feng wasn't worried. He knew the shop's power. Once the first customer saw results, word would spread like wildfire.
Footsteps echoed outside. Han Feng turned his head to see a girl with fair hair and a delicate appearance standing at the door with a look of pure curiosity. Floating beside her was a small, white companion.
"Jieyou Bookstore? Is there really a bookstore in this remote alley?" Paimon asked, looking puzzled. She and Lumine had just arrived in Mond City and had been wandering around to see the sights. They didn't expect to find a business hidden back here. "Who would open a shop in a place like this?"
"Let's go in and take a look. Maybe there's something interesting," Lumine suggested.
Out of curiosity, the duo stepped inside. The shop was quiet and empty, filled with the faint, pleasant scent of tea. Lumine immediately noticed the black-haired boy sitting behind the counter. He had an easy-going temperament and a welcoming smile.
The interior was surprisingly spacious and bright. Rows of bookshelves lined the walls, complemented by comfortable sofas and modern tables. Pictures of unfamiliar characters decorated the walls. Everything—from the furniture to the cups—had a unique aesthetic that differed completely from Mond's style. Paimon, despite calling herself the "best guide in Teyvat," had never seen anything like it.
"Welcome to Jieyou Bookstore, travelers from another world, and... emergency food Paimon," Han Feng said, a smile flashing in his dark eyes. "My name is Han Feng, and I'm the owner."
"Wait, you know us?" Paimon startled, then stomped the air angrily. "And Paimon is not emergency food!"
"How do you know who we are, Boss?" Lumine asked. She didn't remember meeting him, and they had only just arrived. Even the "emergency food" joke had only been shared with Amber a short while ago. Was he a god? Or did he have some special vision?
"Me? I'm just an ordinary comic shop manager," Han Feng replied with a light smile.
Suspicion flickered in their eyes. An ordinary manager knowing their origins at a glance? It didn't add up.
"I currently have two comics: One Piece - East Blue Saga and Cardcaptor Sakura," Han Feng continued, pointing to the shelves. "Anyone who reads them is 100% guaranteed to get a random reward from the story. Manga is just a kind of book with many pictures and few words."
He figured they would understand the concept since Teyvat had novels. However, the pair looked at him with utter disbelief.
"Rewards for reading comics? You can even improve your strength?" Lumine asked. In their experience, strength came from training or a Vision. If reading a book could do that, this place would be overflowing with people.
"Ying, I think this boss is pulling our leg," Paimon whispered. "How could something that bizarre be true?"
"Little one, there's a magical item in one manga called the [Gourmet Tablecloth]," Han Feng said, directing his words to Paimon. "As long as you name a food you want, it appears out of thin air."
Paimon's mouth practically watered. "Wow! Such a thing exists? Does that mean I could eat whatever I want?" She turned to Lumine. "Ying, I think the boss is telling the truth!"
Lumine sighed, putting her hands on her hips. Paimon was far too easy to bribe with food. "Boss, how much is it?"
"100,000 Mora per person. You can only read once a day."
"100,000 Mora?!" Paimon's eyes widened. "That's so expensive! Think of how much food we could buy in Mond City with that!"
"If you want to find your brother, your current strength isn't enough," Han Feng said calmly, taking a sip of tea. "Even at your peak, your enemy is formidable."
Lumine froze. Her eyes lit up as she leaned forward. "Do you know where my brother is?"
"Travel through the Seven Kingdoms, and you will naturally meet," Han Feng replied softly.
Lumine fell silent for a moment, then nodded. This man knew things he shouldn't. If he was that knowledgeable, maybe the rewards were real too. She decided to take the gamble and produced 200,000 Mora. "Can I read now?"
"Choose whatever you like from the shelf," Han Feng said, putting the money away. He had finally received his first two customers, meeting the criteria for a new comic draw, though he decided to wait on that.
Curious, Lumine and Paimon approached the shelf. They noticed the unique layout—instead of text and separate illustrations, the pictures were divided into panels with dialogue in speech bubbles. Lumine picked up One Piece - East Blue Saga, while Paimon chose Cardcaptor Sakura. They settled onto a sofa and were soon lost in the stories.
Lumine was captivated by the adventures of Luffy and his crew. The themes of courage and friendship moved her, though she made a mental note to avoid being wanted for a reward like the pirates were. She was most interested in the "Devil Fruits"—mysterious items that granted unique powers, much like Visions.
"It would be great to get an ability like that," she muttered. After a while, she looked up with a pout. "Boss, why did it stop? What happens after Reverse Mountain?"
"That's all of the East Blue Saga for now," Han Feng laughed. "You'll have to wait for the rest."
"Fine. What about my reward?" Lumine asked.
Han Feng looked at the system notification: [Customer has finished reading One Piece - East Blue Saga and obtained the Logia ability: Wind-Wind Fruit.]
A Logia? Lumine's luck is incredible, Han Feng thought. The system had even removed the sea-curse weakness. A brilliant beam of light descended, enveloping Lumine.
"Ying! Are you okay?" Paimon cried out.
"I'm fine," Lumine said, feeling a strange, vast power flowing through her. When the light faded, she looked at Han Feng.
"This is the Wind-Wind Fruit ability," Han Feng explained. "You can control the wind and even become the wind itself."
Lumine concentrated. A whirlwind swirled around her, and she felt light. Her feet left the ground, and she began to float. She realized she could fly now without Wind Gliders and transform into an intangible element to avoid damage.
"This is amazing!" Lumine exclaimed. "100,000 Mora is actually cheap for this!"
Paimon was stunned. She had never seen Lumine do that before. "It's real! The rewards are real!" She hurried back to her own book, hoping for the [Gourmet Tablecloth].
An hour later, Paimon finished Cardcaptor Sakura. She loved the relationship between Sakura and Kero, which reminded her of herself and Lumine. She especially liked Tomoyo's video camera.
"Boss, I didn't see the tablecloth!" Paimon complained.
"That's in Doraemon, which I don't have yet," Han Feng said.
Paimon looked disappointed until the light descended on her. In her hands appeared a small, high-definition video camera with unlimited memory and battery.
"It's the camera!" Paimon squealed. Han Feng showed her how to use it, and she immediately started plotting. "Hehe, I'm going to record all of Ying's battles for my 'Traveler's Journal'!"
"Recording? What are you recording?" Lumine asked suspiciously.
"Nothing!" Paimon hid the camera. "We should go find Amber, we're late!"
They thanked Han Feng and promised to return. After they left, Han Feng checked his system. He had 2/2 customers and could now draw a new comic.
"System, draw."
[Extracting... Obtained: Digimon Adventure - Volume 1.]
Han Feng smiled. "Another classic." He headed upstairs to cook lunch, satisfied with his first day of business.