Genshin Impact: Joining the Genius Society

Chapter 342: Treating Mara? Isn’t That Easy?

"General! There's a visitation request!"Inside the Seat of Divine Foresight, a blond young man hurried in.

Jing Yuan, who had been resting with his eyes closed, slowly opened them.

"Luofu is currently dealing with a Stellaron crisis. Who would choose to visit at a time like this?"

The "dozing general" of the Xianzhou Luofu did not appear particularly anxious.

The Xianzhou Alliance was, after all, a powerful force.

A single Stellaron could cause trouble—but it was still manageable.

The real issue was that its eruption had triggered the rebirth of the Ambrosial Arbor.

That was the true crisis facing the Luofu.

"He claims to be Su Ran of the Genius Society, No. 85!"

Jing Yuan's eyes snapped fully open.

"Quick—invite him in!"

If it were anyone else, he might hesitate.

But someone like this?

The Luofu had to receive him with the highest courtesy.

Especially Su Ran—the rumored genius who created a form of long-life species that even Nous, the Erudition Aeon, could not fully decipher.

The Xianzhou desperately needed such talent.

Anyone capable of creating a long-life species had clearly reached extraordinary heights in life sciences.

Perhaps—

Just perhaps—

He could solve the Xianzhou's own immortality problem.

Even if it was only a possibility, Jing Yuan would not let it slip away.

"No… I'll go personally to greet him."

Someone like that warranted a general's personal reception.

Even if his timing was… inconvenient.

"Thank you, doctor…"

A Cloud Knight afflicted with mara watched as the branches growing from his body fell away.

His sanity gradually returned.

And he now stood—on the streets of the Luofu.

The sight drew countless onlookers.

Among them were individuals with keen insight—

And all of them witnessed Su Ran's extraordinary ability.

A method to cure mara-struck patients—

This was exactly what the Xianzhou had long desired.

Some gazes toward Su Ran turned burning hot.

Behind him, a small girl with dragon horns stared in shock.

"Don't rush to thank me. Treatment isn't without a cost."

The recovered Cloud Knight shook his head.

"Benefactor, you jest. Falling into mara is no different from death. Even if you wanted my life in return, I would offer it gladly."

He thought Su Ran was asking for compensation.

But he was only a simple soldier—

He had nothing of value to give.

"This was just a casual effort. As for the 'cost' I mentioned…"

Su Ran paused.

"…I shortened the lifespan of your kind to two thousand years, thereby eliminating the risk of mara."

Treating mara turned out to be far easier than he expected.

The Xianzhou's so-called immortality meant they could live a very long time—

But how long exactly?

That was unknown.

Those who lived too long typically succumbed to mara and were put down.

"Isn't that even better?" the Cloud Knight replied without hesitation.

"Among the Xianzhou, very few can live past a thousand years without falling into mara. Living two thousand years free of it is already a blessing—far better than the gift of Yaoshi, the Abundance."

Su Ran found that… odd.

In Teyvat, erosion existed—

Yet countless beings lived for thousands of years.

Two thousand years was hardly remarkable.

"Really? Is your standard for 'long life' that low? Less than ten thousand years counts as longevity?"

His seemingly casual remark caused an uproar.

What kind of person considers ten thousand years the baseline for longevity?

Wasn't that absurdly arrogant?

No one on the Xianzhou could live that long.

"Sir, your methods are truly remarkable. To resolve a problem that has plagued the Xianzhou for ages so effortlessly…"

Applause rang out from the crowd.

People stepped aside, allowing the speaker to approach.

Jing Yuan walked forward, eyes filled with astonishment as he glanced at the fallen branches on the ground.

"It wasn't particularly difficult," Su Ran replied casually.

"Compared to my other inventions, fixing this flawed form of longevity is rather simple."

He looked directly at the general—

Then, after a moment of observation—

Arrived at a slightly unpleasant conclusion.

This guy was taller than him.

By nearly ten centimeters.

Was he wearing lifts?

"Is that so? Then the Luofu has truly welcomed an honored guest."

Jing Yuan's gaze shifted to those behind Su Ran.

All outsiders.

Especially the gray-haired girl—

From her, he sensed a faint chill.

Not strong—but noticeable.

"May I ask your purpose in visiting the Luofu?"

"To watch the show."

Su Ran answered bluntly.

Jing Yuan paused—

Then quickly understood.

"In that case, perhaps you would accompany me to the Seat of Divine Foresight so we may discuss matters further."

He knew exactly what "watching the show" implied.

The Luofu was about to face major events—

And this genius had come to observe.

But such matters weren't suited for public discussion.

Too many eyes. Too many ears.

"Can't do that. I still need to find a hotel."

Su Ran refused outright.

"If you don't mind, I can arrange accommodations. I guarantee your satisfaction."

Jing Yuan remained unfazed.

Geniuses had quirks—that was normal.

If Su Ran had agreed too easily, that would have been suspicious.

"Accepting your offer means owing you a favor. And if I owe you, how can I firmly refuse your requests later?"

"…I assure you, I am not so petty a person," Jing Yuan replied with a faint smile.

So that was the reason?

He couldn't help but feel this genius was… overly cautious.

But then again—

Glancing at the fully restored Cloud Knight—

It made sense.

With abilities like that,

There were bound to be many who wouldn't sit still.

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