The two had shared only a fleeting touch before pulling apart. Lumine stood up, a playful smile dancing on her lips. "Are you satisfied now? Consider this your reward for today. I'm heading off to train... before Paimon's big mouth catches wind of this. That little 'emergency broadcast' would tell the whole of Teyvat by morning."
She wasn't exaggerating. Paimon was notorious for her loose lips and her penchant for giving everyone nicknames. Lumine feared that if their budding romance became public gossip, the delicate balance of their relationship—somewhere between "best friends" and "soulmates"—would be disrupted.
Su Han watched her go. He understood. Over the long months, Lumine had come to rely on him not just as a mentor, but as her primary emotional anchor. His humor, his all-knowing nature, and especially his decision to spare her brother earlier that day had finally opened the gates to her heart. Lumine found a secluded tree, set up a silence array, and entered a meditative state. Su Han followed suit, letting the night air of the Moonlight Maple grove restore his spirit.
[The Morning Conference]
The next morning, Su Han emerged fully recovered. He found Xiangling, the young chef, flipping through a new manga.
"Brother Su Han! You're awake! I've prepared a special breakfast for you, come and try it!"
In the dining pavilion, the heavy hitters were already gathered. Ningguang, Keqing, and Beidou were discussing the aftermath of the Watatsumi incident over tea.
"The underwater city's repairs are nearly complete," Ningguang reported, nodding as Su Han sat down. "With Geo-Vision technicians, reconstruction is incredibly fast. However, we have a new request from the people. Yesterday's broadcast of the battle has triggered a massive wave of martial enthusiasm. The citizens are petitioning for actual combat training programs on television."
Su Han swallowed a steamed bun, looking surprised. "A martial arts program? That's actually great news. Let the whole world practice."
Ganyu handed him a data sheet. "Petitions from all three nations are high. Our drill instructors are spread too thin for one-on-one training. A televised curriculum would be highly welcomed."
Mona looked up, concerned. "But what about security? Haki is the foundation of our military. If other nations—or the Fatui—see the training methods, won't we lose our edge?"
Su Han shook his head. "Basic Armament and Observation are just that—basics. Our core strengths, like Internal Neidan, Advanced Flowing Sakura, and Haki Infusion, will remain our trump cards. Teaching the masses the basics helps them defend against the Abyss and minor threats, reducing the burden on our standing army."
[The TBN Martial Arts Faculty]
The decision was unanimous: TBN would launch a dedicated Martial Arts Channel. This wasn't just about fighting; it was about securing the loyalty of the people by giving them the power to protect themselves.
The faculty list was a "Who's Who" of Teyvat's elite:
Sword Arts: Keqing (Liyue's agile style), Diluc (Mondstadt's heavy-handed power), and Kaedehara Kazuha (Inazuma's lethal sheathing techniques).Unarmed Combat & Haki: Hu Tao, Beidou, Rosaria, and Arataki Itto.Archery: Ganyu, Yoimiya, Shenhe, and... Venti (who practically teleported to the studio the moment he heard there might be wine involved in the contract).Haki Mastery: Su Han, Yae Miko, and Katakuri.Magic & Elemental Theory: Mona and Lisa.
[In the Studio]
In one of the many newly built soundstages, Keqing stood before a camera. "Is... is this thing on?"
"Just act like the lens doesn't exist, Keqing! We're recording, so don't be nervous!" Yanfei shouted from behind the console, adjusting the focus.
Despite her usual iron will, Keqing felt stiff. Yoimiya, waiting in the wings, offered a tip: "Just imagine you're back in the training grounds. Focus on the blade, not the audience."
Keqing took a breath and found her rhythm. "Welcome to the first lesson. Liyue's swordsmanship has always been about speed and precision. But today, we will learn how to integrate Internal Energy—Neidan—to turn a light blade into a mountain-cleaver..."
She was a natural. Her thirty-minute segment covered sword forms, basic internal breathing, and the introduction to Armament Haki.
[The Public Reaction]
By noon, Barbara, acting as the TBN host, announced the launch. "Attention citizens! TBN is proud to introduce the Martial Arts Channel. We will be broadcasting authentic training methods for Haki, Internal Arts, and even Magic theory!"
The news hit like a physical shockwave.
"The Threefold Return to Origin? I heard that was a top-secret Millelith technique! They're actually showing it?"
"Lord Su Han is teaching Haki himself? I need a television! Now!"
The sales for TV sets, already high, reached a fever pitch. People were biting their fingers to make sure they weren't dreaming. To see legendary figures like the Yakshas (Xiao and Bosacius, who were announced for the next day's segment) teaching on screen was unprecedented.
[The View from Sumeru]
In a quiet tavern, a group of Sumeru scholars watched the broadcast with bitter, hollow expressions.
"If only the Akademiya were like Lord Su Han," one scholar sighed. "In our country, knowledge is locked away like a guarded treasure, used to control us. But here... knowledge is shared for the progress of all."
"The Lesser Lord Kusanali is powerless to stop the Sages' greed," another whispered. "If this continues, Sumeru will be left in the dust of history. While Teyvat's children learn to master their own strength, we are still begging for crumbs from the Akasha."
The contrast was stark: while Su Han was building a nation of warriors and scholars, Sumeru's rigid hierarchy was beginning to crack under the weight of its own secrecy.
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