[Tenshukaku – Guest Quarters]
When the door finally opened, a tall, four-armed figure stepped out.
He wore a simple robe, and his skin, once purely purple with corruption, now looked healthy and vibrant. The lightning tattoos on his back hummed with controlled power.
Everyone recognized that face.
"Brother!!!"
"Bosacius..."
"General Alatus..."
The Adepti rushed forward. Xiao, usually so reserved, broke his composure completely. He grabbed Bosacius in a tight embrace, burying his face in his brother's chest.
For centuries, Xiao had lived with the regret of being too weak to save them. He had watched his family succumb to madness one by one. But now, the nightmare was over.
"You've changed, Xiao," Bosacius laughed, his voice thick with emotion. He patted Xiao's head with one of his four hands. "Alright, alright... I'm back. Don't let Cloud Retainer see you cry, or she'll never let you live it down."
He looked at Su Han, his eyes filled with gratitude.
"This is all thanks to you, little brother. Without your help... I would have remained a wandering ghost in the Chasm forever."
Su Han smiled. "Welcome home, General."
[The Living Room]
The group sat down for tea. The atmosphere was warm, filled with the relief of a tragedy averted.
Cloud Retainer sighed contentedly. "This is karma. Bosacius sacrificed himself to save Liyue, and now... my disciple's husband has saved him. Fate truly has a sense of humor."
"Since you are alive, you should enjoy it," Mountain Shaper added. "Liyue is full of talent now. You can put down your burden."
"I intend to," Bosacius nodded, sipping his tea. "But we cannot relax completely. Even inside that wooden box, I could sense the outside world. The Tsaritsa of Snezhnaya... she has gone too far."
Bosacius's expression darkened. "We are all Archons' servants, but to disregard the lives of other nations so callously? How is she different from the Abyss?"
Xiao nodded. "Agreed. But with Su Han here, Liyue will only get stronger. Brother, once your body stabilizes, we should return to Liyue. I've found that meditating near the Xuanyuan Sword helps clear the karmic debt. It even inspires new techniques."
"Oh? That artifact is that potent?" Bosacius was surprised.
"Indeed," Xiao confirmed. "Just sitting near it suppresses the whispers."
As they chatted, a calm, heavy presence approached the room.
"It seems my senses were correct. You have awakened, Bosacius."
The room fell silent. Everyone stood up instantly and bowed.
Rex Lapis.
Zhongli walked in, dressed in his casual funeral consultant attire, but his aura was unmistakable.
"Greetings, Emperor!" Bosacius fell to one knee, his voice trembling.
"No need for formalities," Zhongli smiled, lifting him up. "Let's sit and talk. I don't want to wake the little one."
He looked Bosacius over, nodding with satisfaction. "Su Han did not disappoint me. He truly brought you back. perhaps in the future, we can save the others as well..."
"Speaking of saving..." Cloud Retainer hesitated. "What about Azhdaha?"
Zhongli's expression dimmed slightly. "He is... stable. I checked on him recently. The erosion has slowed, but we lack a specific treasure to reverse it completely. We can only wait."
He took a sip of tea. "But seeing the Haotian Tower in the shop today gives me hope. If we continue to complete missions, we will find a way."
The conversation continued late into the night. Eventually, the Liyue Adepti prepared to leave. The festival was ending, and they had duties back home.
However, Zhongli raised a hand.
"Bosacius. Xiao. You two will stay in Inazuma for a while."
"Your Majesty?" Xiao looked confused. "Why?"
"Inazuma is currently undergoing rapid reform, but their military strength is lacking compared to the threats they face. Su Han has done much for Liyue. As repayment... you will help him train a new elite force for the Raiden Shogun."
Zhongli's eyes twinkled with amusement.
"Besides... do you not know? The Raiden Shogun is now Su Han's partner. Helping her is helping family."
The Yakshas were stunned. Wait, Su Han seduced the Electro Archon too?!
[The Return Journey: Above the Clouds]
As the three Adepti flew back to Liyue, Cloud Retainer was deep in thought.
"Say," she broke the silence. "Do you think we should... create a medicine?"
"What medicine?" Moon Carver asked.
"A fertility elixir," Cloud Retainer said seriously. "Think about it. The Raiden Shogun is now in the picture. She is a god. Ganyu is only a half-qilin. If they compete for favor... Ganyu is at a disadvantage. But if Ganyu had a child..."
"Mother relies on the son," Mountain Shaper nodded wisely. "Old saying. Very true."
"Exactly!" Cloud Retainer's glasses glinted. "If Ganyu gives birth to a little Qilin, Su Han will be wrapped around her finger. We need to secure Liyue's position in his harem!"
"What about Yanfei?" Mountain Shaper added. "We should include her. Double the chances."
"Agreed. Let's go back and research the ancient texts. There must be a formula for Adeptal conception."
The three legendary beasts sped up, motivated by a new, strange mission: The Grandchildren Project.
[Tenshukaku – Top Floor]
While the Adepti plotted to drug his girlfriends, Su Han was enjoying a private show.
He sat on a plush couch, with Kitsune Saiguu leaning comfortably against his chest.
In front of them, Yae Miko was dancing.
She was barefoot, dressed in a sheer ceremonial robe. Her movements were fluid and enchanting, a dance that seemed to weave a spell of pure allure.
However, Yae Miko's expression was strange. Her face was flushed crimson, her breath ragged, and her body trembled with every step.
"Hey..." Su Han whispered. "Is she okay? She looks like she's about to overheat."
He preferred the witty, teasing Yae Miko. This version looked like she was under a powerful aphrodisiac.
Saiguu giggled, nipping Su Han's earlobe. "You don't understand. This is the Secret Art of the Hakushin Clan."
"Secret Art?"
"It stimulates the latent potential of a Kitsune," Saiguu explained, her voice husky. "In ancient tales, foxes are creatures of passion. When a fox falls in love, she dances for her lover under the moonlight, offering him everything. This dance amplifies that emotion, turning desire into spiritual power."
"Wait," Su Han frowned. "So she's getting stronger by... being horny?"
"Crude, but accurate," Saiguu smirked. "This dance forces her bloodline to awaken through intense emotion. But here's the catch: She cannot be touched."
Su Han blinked. "You're evil."
"I'm a teacher," Saiguu corrected. "If she stops dancing, the power backlash will hurt. If she touches you, the ritual breaks. So she has to dance, consumed by desire, while watching us be intimate. It's the ultimate training for her willpower."
She looked at Yae Miko, who was glaring at them with teary, desperate eyes.
"Dance properly, Little Yae," Saiguu called out, waving her pink whip. "Or do you want me to correct your posture again?"
"I... hate... you..." Yae Miko gasped, spinning gracefully despite her trembling legs.
"See?" Saiguu laughed, snuggling closer to Su Han. "She loves it."
Su Han sighed.
Foxes were truly terrifying creatures.
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