Chapter 523

When Hu Tao heard Takumi say that, she immediately rolled her eyes.

"Although immortals are not under my control, life and death are up to me! By the way, what are your conditions for resurrecting people?"

While talking, Hu Tao suddenly asked such a question. Hearing this, Takumi couldn't help feeling puzzled. What was Hu Tao planning?

After thinking for a moment, Takumi suddenly thought of a possibility.

"Do you want me to help you revive your grandpa?"

It seemed like the only plausible explanation. Could she possibly want to resurrect her grandfather?

When Hu Tao heard Takumi say this, her face showed a bit of confusion. Resurrection Grandpa?

Immediately, she shook her head firmly.

"No! My grandfather doesn't need to be resurrected. If my grandpa were resurrected, he would definitely scold me for what I've been doing! Birth, old age, sickness, and death—my grandfather passed away peacefully. There's no need to bring him back."

Her grandfather had departed with dignity. There was no need for resurrection. Moreover, she believed her grandfather had already been reincarnated. Resurrection was out of the question.

"You haven't answered my question yet! What are the prerequisites for you to resurrect someone? It can't be that anyone who dies can just be brought back, right? There must be conditions."

Hu Tao didn't overthink it. Instead, she looked directly at Takumi, awaiting his answer. She had a good understanding of life and death as the director of the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor, but Takumi's growing strength intrigued her.

"As long as there is a trace of a remnant soul or consciousness left, I can resurrect them. Do you understand what I'm saying?"

Of course, Hu Tao understood. As an expert in this field, she grasped his meaning immediately. Even if only a sliver of the soul remained, Takumi could bring someone back.

She looked at Takumi with an odd expression.

"It sounds amazing. But don't do it too often. Playing with life and death isn't good! I might have to speed up my funerals in the future to ensure no remnant souls are left behind!"

Saying this, Hu Tao seemed to have made a decision. She would introduce an expedited funeral package to prevent lingering souls.

To her, Takumi's ability to revive the dead was almost like an enemy—an obstacle to her funeral business. If they weren't on such good terms, Hu Tao might have already used her staff to chase him out.

Seeing Hu Tao's mischievous look, Takumi was speechless.

"Aren't you cold sitting there? Come in!"

At this time, Hu Tao was sitting on the wall of his yard, wearing her usual clothes—shorts and a long-sleeved top. Her pale legs were exposed to the chilly air.

Hearing Takumi's words, Hu Tao snorted.

"Have you seen my Vision? This hall master doesn't get cold!"

Despite her words, she still jumped down from the wall and ran inside.

Once inside, she immediately noticed how warm Takumi's house was, even without the air conditioner running. Her curiosity was piqued.

"What's up with your house? Why is it so warm without the air conditioner on?"

Takumi explained.

"There are some alchemical runes under the floor. They provide a constant supply of heat to the house by converting fire elements. It only takes a small amount of energy to keep the entire place warm. These runes only activate when the temperature drops to a certain level."

This innovation was something Takumi had developed while he was working on resurrecting the immortals. Inspired by Albedo's elemental shield, he improved upon the idea to cover his entire room, making it warm in winter without using an air conditioner.

Hearing Takumi's explanation, Hu Tao's eyes lit up.

"That's awesome! How about setting one up at my place too? It's freezing at night. I can't sleep without the air conditioner on!"

She was clearly excited about the idea. Living in the cold made her uncomfortable, and this solution seemed perfect.

Takumi nodded.

"I'll set it up for you later. It won't take long."

Seeing him agree, Hu Tao sat down comfortably, chatting and sipping tea. She talked about her insurance company, which had been doing well. She even shared a story about how an unfortunate soul crashed their vehicle into a river, resulting in a one-stop service from Hu Tao's company—funeral and insurance payout included.

Yanfei had even integrated insurance laws into Liyue's regulations. Anyone buying a vehicle had to purchase insurance, and this policy had led to a boom in Hu Tao's business. Despite not being able to touch the money until insurance policies matured, Hu Tao was optimistic. She knew that in the long run, her insurance company would make a fortune.

Takumi found her enthusiasm amusing. When Hu Tao was passionate about something, her energy was boundless. It was rare to see her troubled by anything—except perhaps a lack of business at the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor.

Just as they were chatting, a familiar voice came from outside.

"heloo! Big Brother Takumi! We're back! Is Big Brother Takumi at home?"

Hearing the cheerful voice, Takumi and Hu Tao looked towards the door. Moments later, Klee, Himeko, Noelle, and the others entered, their faces rosy from the cold.

The house filled with laughter and warmth as everyone gathered around, and Takumi felt a sense of contentment. Surrounded by friends and family, even the coldest winter day felt like spring.