Boots of Qi

Lan Su continued to work on his latest invention, a pair of boots that utilized the principles of Qi to enhance a person's speed and agility. He had been experimenting with the concept for weeks, tinkering with various materials and designs until he had finally landed on a prototype that showed promise.

As he worked on the boots in his workshop, Lan Su heard a commotion outside. Curious, he put down his tools and stepped outside to see what was going on. A group of thugs had gathered in front of a nearby shop, brandishing weapons and demanding money from the owner.

Lan Su's instincts kicked in, and he quickly assessed the situation. The thugs were clearly not experienced fighters, but they were armed and dangerous. Without thinking, Lan Su put on his new boots and sprang into action.

The boots allowed him to move faster and more gracefully than ever before, and he quickly closed the distance between himself and the thugs. With lightning-fast strikes, Lan Su disarmed them one by one, sending them running in all directions.

The shop owner was grateful for Lan Su's help and insisted on rewarding him for his bravery. But Lan Su refused, simply saying that it was his duty to help those in need.

As he walked away, Lan Su couldn't help but smile. He had never felt more alive, more confident in his abilities as both an inventor and a fighter. And he knew that this was only the beginning of his journey in the Murim world.