"Is... is this an out-of-body experience? Good heavens, he looks just like a ghost."
"Isn't that just a ghost? It's broad daylight, but I can feel a chill."
"So... so amazing. Director Hu actually knocked a person's soul out with a single stick."
"Is the soul okay being exposed to the sun like that?"
...
At this moment, as Hu Tao knocked the soul out of a customer, the onlookers were dumbfounded.
Their eyes widened, looking as if they had seen a ghost.
Although ghost stories circulated in Liyue and legends existed, most people had never actually seen a ghost.
Let alone a ghost—they hadn't even seen a soul.
Legend had it that only people like Director Hu Tao could interact with the spirits of the dead.
And even then, she usually had to travel to the border of life and death to meet them.
But people who could walk the border of life and death were not ordinary.
Ordinary people wouldn't dare go, as it was filled with danger.
But now, Director Hu of Wangsheng Funeral Parlor had knocked the soul out of a living person right here in public, in front of everyone!
It really was an out-of-body experience.
"I... Is this me leaving my body?"
At this moment, Lin Dongpeng, whose soul had left his body, stared at his spectral form in shock. He looked down at the pedestrians below and his own body lying on the ground.
His initial anxiety and unease turned into surprise and excitement.
As he spoke, he tried to move. He felt light and could move effortlessly, drifting wherever he wanted.
This feeling was something his physical body had never experienced.
He felt as if he could fly freely, following his heart's desire.
"Holy crap, he looks really happy."
"Look at the expression on his face. He's enjoying it. He looks so satisfied. This out-of-body feeling must be pretty good."
"Yeah, I'm kind of tempted. I want to try it too."
"If he can move freely as a soul, doesn't that mean he can tour all of Liyue in a short time?"
"That's true, but I want to know more about the side effects. Are there really none? If nothing happens, won't the natural order be messed up?"
"Holy crap, did you guys miss the most important point? We can see his soul too! Not only see it but communicate with it. That's insane."
"Insane or not, you just need to know that Director Hu is amazing."
"I also know now that being exposed to the sun as a soul is fine."
...
Watching Lin Dongpeng's soul fly and drift through the air, the onlookers discussed excitedly, their faces filled with wonder and amazement.
Today was truly an eye-opener.
They had actually witnessed a soul leaving a body and flying around in the sky.
"By the way, since I can fly, I can totally fly to other places!"
At this moment, Lin Dongpeng, drifting in the air, thought about his current state and felt he could easily tour all of Liyue, maybe even fly up to the Jade Chamber in the sky.
"Although you can roam freely as a soul, your body is still here. If you don't return for a long time and your body dies, your soul re-entering it will be useless."
Hu Tao looked at Lin Dongpeng's soul and grinned. "Also, in your soul form, you have zero attack power. You're just an ordinary human soul. If something sucks you away, or you wander into a formation and get sealed, you're done for. You'll die without even a soul left."
"I'm responsible for letting you experience leaving your body, not for what happens if you fly off on your own and get into an accident. I won't be held responsible for that."
"A friendly reminder: once you've experienced enough, you can return to your body."
Although she couldn't control a soul once it was out, as long as it stayed near Wangsheng Funeral Parlor, she could ensure its safety.
But if he left the vicinity, she wasn't responsible.
Hearing Hu Tao's words, Lin Dongpeng, who was about to fly off, froze.
Right. His soul form wasn't the safest.
If he got trapped in a formation, he would be helpless.
Compared to his life, touring Liyue as a soul didn't seem that important.
Thinking this, Lin Dongpeng voluntarily dove back into his body.
The experience was truly nice. He felt very comfortable.
He thought that if he found a chance to come back to Wangsheng, he could ask them to protect his body while he toured safely. That should work.
"Oof."
When Lin Dongpeng's soul returned to his body, he instantly regained sensation and struggled to climb up from the ground.
"It's amazing!"
"Is this an out-of-body experience? Nothing bad happened at all, and it felt pretty good."
"Director Hu is incredible. One hit with a stick and your soul is out. Magical!"
"I suddenly want to try it too."
...
Seeing Lin Dongpeng climb up, the onlookers exclaimed in admiration.
This incredible scene had happened right before their eyes, shocking them thoroughly.
It was magical.
"I finally experienced an out-of-body trip."
Lin Dongpeng, now standing, looked extremely excited. "Leaving the body isn't just for adepti anymore. Ordinary people can experience it too."
Liyue had always had legends of adepti, and soul projection was something only they could use.
He hadn't expected that, as an ordinary person, he would get to experience it today. It was awesome.
"Hehe, you can experience it again next time."
Hu Tao grinned. "Starting today, Wangsheng Funeral Parlor will be open during the day. If anyone needs anything, find Old Meng."
"Wangsheng is open during the day now? It's going to be lively from now on."
"Yeah, they used to only open at night."
"That's because no business came during the day. Now that Director Hu can knock souls out with a stick, they definitely need to expand their business."
"Incredible. I can't imagine how Director Hu, at such a young age, can do this."
...
Hearing Hu Tao's announcement, the onlookers marveled.
Young Hu Tao had easily achieved something even previous directors couldn't do.
They had never heard of a past director who could simply knock a soul out.
"Hehe."
Hearing the crowd's praise, Hu Tao smiled brightly at the Soul Staff in her hand.
This Soul Staff was truly a good item.
Shopkeeper Felix's Jar Shop was amazing!
While Hu Tao was beaming...
At the Jar Shop.
Second floor.
Felix opened his eyes, feeling refreshed.
[Congratulations, Host. You have received 40 Ordinary Jars.]
As Felix opened his eyes, a voice rang in his ears.
"Nice."
Hearing the voice, Felix, having just woken up, felt great.
Another forty jars. That was good news.
Since he had sold 100 Ordinary Jars, in addition to the Exclusive Jar reward, the number of daily jars he received had doubled.
Refreshed, Felix got out of bed and went downstairs.
As usual, he waved his hand at the cabinet behind the counter. The forty jars appeared instantly and silently settled onto the shelves.
After doing this, Felix opened the front door.
"Morning, Shopkeeper."
When Felix opened the door, the two Millelith guards stationed outside immediately greeted him with smiles.
"You guys are up this early?"
Seeing the guards already on duty, Felix chuckled. "I thought I was up early, but you're already at work."
"We're used to getting up early."
One of the guards smiled. "We always wake up early. Have you eaten breakfast, Shopkeeper? We bought some on our way here. If you haven't eaten, you can have this."
The guard handed a boxed breakfast to Felix.
"Thank you."
Seeing that the Millelith had brought him breakfast, Felix smiled and accepted it. "I won't be polite then. I haven't eaten yet. How much Mora? I'll pay you. Also, if possible, when you come to work in the future, could you bring me a portion too?"
From now on, he wouldn't need to snack on random things in the morning. He could just ask the guards to bring breakfast.
It was on their way and very convenient.
"No problem."
The guard smiled brightly. "From now on, Wenqi and I will bring breakfast for you. It's on the way. It's not expensive, just 15 Mora. I'm Doyle."
Being able to do a favor for the Jar Shop owner was a good thing for them.
Even if the shopkeeper didn't let them open jars for free, they didn't mind. Getting to know him and building a relationship was enough.
"Mm, sorry for the trouble."
Hearing Doyle's words, Felix nodded and handed over 15 Mora.
Then he sat at the small table by the door and leisurely ate his breakfast.
While Felix was eating...
At Liyue Harbor, a person rowed a small boat and docked.
"Sigh, Captain Beidou is too much. Making me come to buy supplies again."
After docking the boat, the person sighed while stepping ashore. "We agreed that whoever lost at rock-paper-scissors would get off the Alcor and come to Liyue to buy supplies. But just because I do it often, she sent me directly. Why did we even play in the first place?"
"But it's fine. Since I'm buying, I can buy what I want to eat. I'll buy tons of stuff and not give them any!"
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