"Keqing is of noble status — one of the Liyue Qixing.
She's beautiful and graceful, with remarkable strength.
So her price should definitely be higher than that Vision earlier.
I'd say… about two hundred million Mora."
Seeing Ningguang teasing Keqing, Han Feng deliberately played along,
pretending to ponder seriously.
"Not bad," Ningguang chuckled behind her hand.
"Worth two Visions!
If I ever run out of money, I'll just recycle Keqing."
"You two…"
Keqing's temples throbbed. She had an urge to punch someone.
What did Han Feng mean by that?!
At first his words sounded reasonable — but by the end, they were completely outrageous!
Two hundred million Mora?
That's all she was worth?
Wait — she still had her own Vision.
So if she subtracted that…
Then she'd only be worth one hundred million Mora?!
The same value as a used Vision?!
Keqing's expression darkened instantly.
Like a cat whose tail had been stepped on, she practically bristled.
Fine! I'll remember this!
You just wait — I'll get you both back for this!
Han Feng and Ningguang exchanged a glance — and both caught the laughter in each other's eyes.
Teasing Keqing was far too entertaining.
Her reactions were priceless — especially when she got angry and puffed up like a little kitten.
If only they could pet her ears too…
Ningguang eventually let the teasing go, lest she actually drive Keqing into a rage.
Her thoughts turned back to the Money-Exchange Machine.
Joking aside, it truly was a useful tool.
And then—
"Wait… I've got it!"
A spark of inspiration flashed through her mind.
She could come here every day to read manga.
If she received a powerful reward, she'd keep it.
If not — or if she didn't like it — she could just recycle it immediately.
That way, she'd recoup some of her costs!
In fact… she could even offer this service to others.
After all, reading one manga cost 100,000 Mora per day — not everyone could afford that.
Over time, that was no small expense.
If other customers received rewards they didn't want or couldn't use, she could recycle them for a fair price.
And, of course, charge a small service fee.
A perfect business model!
Her mind worked fast — as sharp and quick as ever.
If Han Feng knew what she was thinking, he would probably applaud her:
"As expected of the Tianquan Star — the living embodiment of wealth and wisdom."
But Han Feng didn't mind in the least.
Once a customer received a reward, it was no longer his concern.
Whether they kept it or sold it didn't matter to him.
Sure, Ningguang might make some money— but in the end, he would still benefit too.
She'd be circulating Mora back into the economy,
which meant more people would have money…
to come spend at his manga shop.
In a way, Ningguang would be working for him for free.
You might make a killing, Ningguang,but I'll never lose.
In fact… I'll probably earn even more than you.
Of course, her idea, while clever, wouldn't be easy to put into practice.
Most people who got good rewards wouldn't sell them.
Not everyone valued money over power.
Those willing to sell would mostly have received useless or awkward rewards—
hardly worth much.
So while Ningguang's plan was smart, her actual profits would likely be modest.
Just as she was mulling it over, her three secretaries — Baiwen, Baishi, and Baixiao — ran over excitedly.
"Lady Ningguang, we've finished our manga too!"
Three pillars of radiant light descended, enveloping the trio.
Ningguang snapped out of her thoughts, eyes glinting with curiosity.
If their rewards were useless, she could immediately test her new recycling machine.
Moments later, the light faded.
Baishi was holding a Clow Card, while Baiwen and Baixiao both stood still, as if receiving information in their minds.
Then, almost simultaneously, the two opened their eyes — faces full of delight.
Han Feng smiled and explained:
"Baiwen obtained basic culinary skills from Cooking Master Boy."
"Baishi received a Rain Clow Card, granting control over rainfall."
"Baixiao learned the basic swordsmanship of Sword Saint Selceus."
"Not bad at all," Ningguang nodded approvingly.
Even if Baiwen's "basic cooking" sounded modest, it was still a useful skill — enough for occasional desserts.
Baixiao's "basic swordsmanship," coming from a Sword Saint, was surely anything but ordinary.
And the Clow Card that could summon rain— that was especially valuable for Liyue's agriculture.
If she weren't feeling generous, she might've already tried to recycle it to see what it was worth.
"This trip was absolutely worth it!"
Ningguang couldn't help but smile.
For just 400,000 Mora, she'd gained: a miraculous recycling machine, a rainmaking spell,
a Sword Saint's swordsmanship, and basic cooking skills.
Aside from the last one, the others were invaluable — treasures that any nation or faction would prize.
And all this… from a single visit to Han Feng's manga shop.
If word got out, it would cause an absolute frenzy across Teyvat.
"We'll definitely come again tomorrow," Ningguang decided.
"And next time, I'll bring even more trustworthy people."
This manga shop was an opportunity—
one she couldn't afford to miss.
And as for the man behind it all—
Han Feng—
she was now completely convinced.
This wasn't just a shopkeeper.
This was a mysterious, unfathomable master hidden in plain sight.
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