Chapter 1: The Rite of Descension, the Geo Archon tricks me into becoming a national treasure

Liyue.

On Yujing Terrace.

The annual Rite of Descension is underway.

The common folk are queuing up below.

On this day when the Geo Archon manifests, they are all in the habit of offering incense and making wishes.

Some hope their families can be a bit wealthier.

Some hope their critically ill family members can recover soon.

At this moment, a handsome silver-haired youth arrives before the incense burner, offers his stick of incense, and makes a wish: "I hope I can harvest countless wives..."

That's right.

Su Han's wish is just that simple.

Just that plain and unadorned.

The wish-making ends.

He follows the flow of people toward Yujing Terrace.

After constant inquiries, Su Han has confirmed that Lumine has not yet awakened.

However, he estimates it will be soon.

Because Mondstadt has already been affected by the dragon disaster.

In a few months, the plot will begin.

But... this has nothing to do with him, because Su Han is a temporary employee of the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor.

Over this past year.

He has long since become close friends with Master Zhongli, the kind where they both know each other's identities.

Coming here today is because Master Zhongli said there would be a gift presented.

Half an hour later.

At the center of the plaza.

Lady Ningguang, dressed in her finery and accompanied by two attendants, appears before everyone.

"The auspicious hour has arrived. I invite the Geo Archon to descend..."

Under the manipulation of her power.

A golden pillar of light shoots straight into the sky.

The Rite of Descension officially begins.

The sky over Liyue Harbor suddenly churns with wind and clouds.

Subsequently, a massive vortex slowly appears.

People look up toward the sky one after another; within the clouds and mist, a giant golden dragon slowly emerges.

Every year, the Geo Archon descends to announce the policy for the coming year; for thousands of years, there has never been a mistake.

Liyue has remained stable and prosperous because of this.

Only today, the Geo Archon does not announce any matters regarding commerce or the people's livelihood as usual.

Instead, he slowly lowers his head beneath the cloud layer.

Golden eyes scan through the crowd.

Until he spots Su Han's figure, a trace of playfulness flashing in his eyes.

"Starting today, I announce that 【Su Han】 shall become a national treasure of Liyue!!!"

A deafening voice.

Resounds throughout all of Liyue Harbor.

Lady Ningguang is shocked.

The people of Liyue who came to witness the majestic form of the Geo Archon are also shocked.

As for Su Han, he is stunned!

What is going on?

I just came to watch the show, hey, how did I become a national treasure of Liyue?

At this moment, people begin to whisper.

"Who is Su Han?"

"I... I've never heard of him..."

"Could it be that some Archon who follows the Geo Archon has awakened? Otherwise, how could he be designated as a national treasure of Liyue!"

"That's possible, but... perhaps this Su Han is an ancient adeptus..."

Just as everyone is discussing this.

A golden scroll falls from the cloud layer and hovers before Su Han.

A line of text floats upon it.

【The contract is formed; those who break their word shall suffer the wrath of the rock!】

Great.

Su Han feels he cannot run away even if he wanted to now.

Forced to become a national treasure of Liyue!

And at this moment, Lady Ningguang also walks over and asks with a respectful expression: "May I ask if you are Su Han?"

"Yes, that's me."

Things having reached this point, Su Han accepts his fate.

He certainly doesn't want to be suppressed under Guyun Stone Forest by Master Zhongli's stone spear.

"Hmm, since that is the case, why don't we change locations to discuss this in detail? There are too many eyes here, not suitable for conversation. How about we go to the Jade Chamber?"

"Fine."

People nearby are all looking at him.

Su Han does not want to be treated like a giant panda forever.

Half an hour later.

They arrive inside the Jade Chamber.

Lady Ningguang pours him a cup of tea herself; seeing the cold and elegant Tianquan treat him so gently.

Su Han feels that being a national treasure is actually quite good.

"I wonder which adeptus you are, sir? Or perhaps an Archon who follows the Geo Archon..."

"I am not an adeptus, nor am I an illuminated beast, nor am I an Archon, and I cannot even fight."

"???"

This series of answers leaves the three people present with heads full of question marks.

If you are nothing, then why did you become a national treasure?

Could the Geo Archon have lost his mind? ===== CHAPTER 3 =====