Chapter 314

It was simply that the body faced no restrictions.

Hu Tao also took a different path, using herself as a projectile to attack.

If it were anyone else,

they truly couldn't have come up with such a childish move.

But... surprisingly, Hu Tao in this form was incredibly strong!

She had at least defeated Shenhe, who possessed greater power than her.

One could say Hu Tao's strength was shocking.

Stimulated by this, others subsequently began their own cultivation.

However, such matters really cannot be compared.

For a celestial beast like Ganyu, the cultivation time can be somewhat longer.

As for ordinary people,

one hour is already the limit.

In contrast, Lisa and Rosalyn, like Ganyu, cultivated for an hour.

Jean's cultivation duration was no different from the others.

Seeing his wife's less-than-pleasant expression, Su Han hurriedly comforted her: "You all... don't rush. Soul cultivation is a gradual process.

Haste makes waste...

Once your souls become resilient,

you will naturally be able to cultivate faster..."

He wasn't lying about this point.

The more condensed the soul becomes,

the longer and broader the time available for cultivation.

The night's cultivation ended quickly.

He had stayed up all day before.

Su Han also chose to rest, though... he did not sleep with the Raiden Shogun.

Instead, he chose Ganyu.

Ever since that day when the two first shared their intimacy.

Things had happened one after another.

Only now was there time for them to be alone together.

The young little Qilin was just as incredibly shy as before.

She lay on the bed, wearing nothing but a layer of black gauze.

"That... do we really not need to worry about the Raiden Shogun? If she objects, I can return to Liyue to accompany you..."

Though she said this.

Ganyu's eyes were already full of affection.

Clearly, her words did not match her heart.

The two had only recently confessed their feelings and become a couple.

But due to various matters.

They had been forced apart.

Their separation had lasted so long.

She very much wanted to rekindle their bond.

Su Han lay down, embracing his lovely wife, and said softly, "Today is tacitly approved by the Raiden Shogun... don't worry..."

Not long ago, he had discussed this matter with the General.

That was why Su Han dared to come.

Otherwise, if they were in the midst of intimacy.

And she suddenly unleashed a Musou no Hitotachi.

He feared he would instantly wither away.

But having received approval made all the difference.

Hearing these words, Ganyu immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

"Five-One-Seven" — A night without words.

The next day.

Su Han was in high spirits; unexpectedly, good fortune kept happening. When he arrived at his workplace.

Someone reported excellent news.

Through the salvage team's tireless day-and-night efforts.

A total of eight fragments had been found.

Adding those from before.

He now held eleven in hand.

One fragment was nearly three meters in size.

This was sufficient to refine a furnace.

Su Han hurriedly called Zhongli in the group chat.

He had spent tens of thousands of Mora on him over the past two days.

It was time for him to get moving.

Ten minutes later.

The two gathered on the beach of Tatarasuna.

Looking at the fragments, Su Han asked Zhongli, "Can these be refined into a magical artifact?"

"Very simple... I have recently delved into the artifact-refining techniques of Mount Qingyun! Refining a furnace should pose no problem!"

Zhongli ordered the workers to leave.

His eyes suddenly lit up.

Several rock ridges instantly rose from the earth, each covered in numerous symbols.

These symbols.

Represented smelting.

Fire.

Melting.

And other functions; they were the essence of Mount Qingyun's artifact-refining arts.

"Begin..."

Zhongli lightly tapped with his finger, and the fragments flew directly into the air.

Countless runes also flared to life.

"Ignite..."

Boom.

Nameless fire roared fiercely.

That overwhelming blaze.

Was incomparably more terrifying than Hu Tao's, even for a Geo deity.

Manipulating the flames unleashed by this artifact-refining art.

It was more than enough to crush ordinary humans.

The hard Dukeshine Core melted rapidly under Zhongli's control.

Powerful flames.

Even seawater could be vaporized.

The nearby soldiers were stunned—was this what a xian of Liyue looked like?

His power was truly terrifying.

The shock on Kujou Sashiro, who came with Su Han, was palpable.

I wonder, are all people from Liyue this terrifying?

When all the fragments had been melted down.

Zhongli twisted his palm.

The entire alchemical array instantly reversed, and the liquid rapidly took shape.

"What kind of design would you like for your furnace?"

"Um... just something capable of refining medicine will do! You decide..."

Liyue has many incense burners.

They are all essentially similar to furnace cauldrons.

Upon hearing this, Zhongli nodded and said: "Then just mold it into any shape at random..."

An invisible hand continuously sketched the molten substance.

Not long afterward.

A golden-yellow furnace appeared before everyone's eyes.

It was about thirty centimeters in size.

Of course, the forging was not yet truly complete, as power inscriptions still needed to be carved.

One spell after another.

Continuously etched onto the furnace.

After a full incense stick’s worth of time.

Zhongli finally smiled: "Done... Go ahead and inspect it. See if this item meets your expectations."

"Alright!"

Su Han took the furnace and began examining it.

Though he claimed it was arbitrary.

This furnace was still incredibly beautiful.

Its exterior featured gilded dragon patterns.

The overall form depicted the scenery of the Solitary Cloud Pavilion in Liyue.

Simply looking at it was a pleasure.

Meanwhile, Zhongli explained beside him: "I’ve inscribed thirty-six arrays inside, embodying the principles of Heaven and Earth... It can hold up to five hundred tons of herbs or materials."

And it possesses the ability to transform elemental energy.

It can refine without fire at all..."

"Truly excellent—this furnace is more than sufficient..."

Su Han nodded in satisfaction.

With this furnace, there should be no mishaps when crafting the Long Yuan pills.

Suddenly, he remembered something and asked Zhongli: "What if we tried refining those imprisoned Archons?"

Facing Su Han’s words.

Zhongli gave a gentle smile, gazing toward the distant sea, and said: "Let them be. Back then, everyone fought alone... it was unavoidable.

If ever given the chance,

I’d still like to sit down and drink with those old companions... There is one place you might consider visiting.

You might find something there..."

"Oh? Where is that..."

"The Salt Beneath the Earth!"

Su Han suddenly understood—it was that place...

Zhongli murmured softly: "Hephaestia is a kind soul, much like the former Raiden Shogun. Unfortunately... her strength is extremely weak.

Even among Archons, she ranks among the weakest.

If you go to the Salt Beneath the Earth, you might just uncover something..."

Before Su Han could react.

Zhongli had already vanished.

Even Kujou Sashiro beside him didn’t know when he left.

But regarding this man with golden eyes.

His heart held boundless reverence.

He felt being near him was even more oppressive than being near the Raiden Shogun.

He couldn’t quite explain why.

After all, the man was merely a xian.

"Master Su Han, may I ask about this immortal..."

"He is the one who has followed the Geo Archon the longest. His strength is beyond measure. If you meet him, show him proper respect..."

"Yes."

Hearing Su Han’s words.

Kujou Sashiro naturally trusted him completely.

After successfully forging the furnace,

Su Han mounted his sword and returned to the Sky Keep to begin preparations for pill refinement.

As for Hephaestia, the Archon of Salt, he still couldn’t reach her now—but once he finished matters here.

Maybe I'll go explore it!

Even if I obtain the previous artifact of the other party.

I could still refine some decent treasures.

After all, it's something from a Demon God's hands.

In the Sky Keep.

The Raiden Shogun looked at the small object in Su Han's hand and asked with confusion: "Can it refine pills?"

"Yes, don't be fooled by its small size... In reality, it can hold a great deal. There's a spatial array inside, capable of holding up to five hundred tons!"

As he spoke.

Su Han took out the items he had prepared.

First was the Dragon Yuan thrown in...

Then came the blood of the dragon serpent, cultivated blood bodhi, and some precious herbs.

Flames roared fiercely within the furnace.

The Dragon Yuan was extremely agitated.

Yet the furnace itself was incredibly sturdy—no matter how violently it struggled, it remained perfectly stable.

At this moment, Su Han manipulated the medicinal liquid into merging with it.

Fully focused.

He lost track of time until the Dragon Yuan and the medicinal liquid inside the furnace were completely transformed into individual pills.

Only then did Su Han come back to his senses.

"Phew... Finally succeeded!"

The pill furnace opened.

A rich, fragrant aroma wafted out from within.

The entire Sky Keep was filled with fragrance.

The Raiden Shogun approached and asked: "Did you succeed?"

"Yes, only twelve pills in total. More would impair the efficacy... Would you like one?"

Looking at the pills shimmering with silver light.

The Raiden Shogun shook her head: "This body is quite sturdy, and besides... if it breaks, I can just replace parts. No need to eat them... Besides... eating them would be a waste."

"Waste what! Don't say such things! You're not a puppet... you're my wife!! If there were more Five-Color Divine Clay, I'd even want to mold a new body for you..."

Su Han corrected the Raiden Shogun's thinking.

Her body no longer belonged solely to herself.

It belonged to both of them.