Before setting off to Nightmare Realm, Shen Qiqi decided to buy some clothes for herself, otherwise she would always be wearing the school uniform while fighting monsters, which wouldn't look good.
Moreover, the school uniform of the Qingli Sect was always the same plain white fabric with unchanging styles, resembling mourning clothes. If it got stained with blood, it would have to be washed.
"Do you want to accompany me down the mountain, Senior sister?" She tugged at Liu Shuang's sleeve and smiled.
Liu Shuang pondered for a moment and asked, "Do you want to go to Wutong Town?"
"Exactly."
The Qingli Sect was located on a peak shrouded in clouds and mist, isolated from the world. However, at the foot of the mountain was a bustling town called Wutong, where ordinary people without the qualifications for cultivation lived. Although it was not as spectacular as the main city, Wutong Town had everything one needed for eating, drinking, and entertainment.
Whenever the Qingli Sect needed to purchase clothing and food, a few disciples would be sent down the mountain to Wutong Town for a big shopping spree.
When Shen Qiqi traveled down the mountain before, she also stayed in the surrounding area of Wutong Town, but was too busy fighting monsters and leveling up to enjoy sightseeing. She only remembered it as a picturesque town with flowing streams and stone bridges.
Liu Shuang had no reason to refuse and simply said, "Let's go then."
Perhaps because the Nightmare Realm was about to open soon, the closed-off Qingli Sect had also opened its barriers, allowing its disciples to go down the mountain and buy what they needed.
Taking advantage of this shopping spree, Shen Qiqi quickly dragged Liu Shuang down the mountain.
All the way, Shen Qiqi urged Liu Shuang to speed up even more.
Helpless, Liu Shuang turned around and asked her, "Why are we going so fast?"
"If we're too late, all the good stuff will be gone!" Shen Qiqi held her waist and her long hair became like a lion's mane in the wind. "Let's go, Senior sister!"
Sparks flew as they arrived at their destination. As soon as they landed, they were awed by the endless stream of people.
The peak of Qingli was always shrouded in immortal qi and spiritual energy, exuding a cold and impeccable aura.
Wutong Town, on the other hand, was completely different. Here, you could see street performers, vendors, and hawkers everywhere. The bustling streets and alleys were filled with the smoke and fire of the mortal world.
Liu Shuang stood out in the crowded flow of people, like a crane among chickens.
As a cultivator, her temperament was naturally different from that of ordinary people, and her white clothes set her apart, making her seem otherworldly. She quickly attracted the attention of many passersby.
"Miss, you are truly beautiful! May I ask how old you are, and whether you are married?"
"Miss, look at this high-quality rouge. If you apply it to your pretty face, it will make you even more beautiful!"
"I think the lady's temperament is extraordinary. Could she be a fairy from a mysterious peak?! I have heard that the immortals of the Qingli sect can swallow clouds and spit out mist, control the wind and rain, and even swallow live octopuses. Is it true?"
The group of people quickly swarmed over, chattering and surrounding Liu Shuang.
Liu Shuang, who had been living as a recluse for hundreds of years, felt a little uncomfortable. She pursed her lips and took a half step back when faced with the enthusiastic crowd.
Shen Qiqi, who had been pushed out of the crowd, watched and couldn't help but laugh.
Then she saw Liu Shuang's eyes looking for help, and quickly suppressed her amusement, walked up, and pushed through the crowd.
"Excuse me, everyone, my Senior sister is shy and not used to interacting with outsiders."
"Senior sister?" Someone looked at her suspiciously. "What is your relationship with this fairy? Are you also an immortal?"
The group of people looked at Shen Qiqi's lively and charming appearance, which also had a bit of immortal aura. They asked eagerly, "Miss, are you married? Do you want to buy some rouge? Can you swallow live octopuses?"
Shen Qiyi smiled falsely. "No, no, and no."
The group of people looked disappointed and turned their attention back to Liu Shuang, talking excitedly.
Shen Qiqi had a sudden inspiration and pointed to the sky. "Look, there's a fairy flying over there!"
The crowd immediately looked up. "Where? Where?!"
Taking advantage of this opportunity, Shen Qiqi pulled Liu Shuang out of the crowd and ran away.
Shen Qiqi: "We made it! Let's go, let's go!"
They stumbled out of the crowd, both exhausted.
Liu Shuang rubbed her forehead and sighed. "Where do we go next?"
Shen Qiqi thought for a moment and said, "I heard there are also cultivators living in this town. They even have a few shops selling magic clothes and magic weapons. Why don't we go and take a look, Senior sister?"
"Okay."
The two of them concealed their figures and transformed themselves into ordinary passersby, blending in with the crowd.
This tailor shop was located in a winding alleyway, but business was extremely prosperous. Although the store entrance was small and narrow, there were still many people coming and going, making it seem like a bustling marketplace.
It wasn't until the two of them went in together that they realized that although the exterior was small, the interior was quite spacious, comparable to the Uniqlo store downstairs from her home.
As soon as Shen Qiqi went in, she saw a water-blue chest-length blouse without hesitation and called out to Liu Shuang to come over. She turned her head and asked, "Senior sister, does it look good?"
Liu Shuang nodded gently. "It looks good."
"If you both think it looks good, you can go try it on," a clerk-like person next to them said. "Our craftsmanship is all passed down from the owner's ancestors, it doesn't gather dust, it's durable and washable, it's an old brand."
Shen Qiqi nodded repeatedly after listening, and even began to encourage Liu Shuang, "Senior sister, why don't you pick one too?"
Liu Shuang smiled and said, "You go change first, and I'll take a look."
Shen Qiqi went to the fitting room she mentioned, a small room with a long cloth curtain blocking the entrance, and she could feel that there was a ban on the door.
She took off her white dress and put it in her Qiankun bag, then put on the water-blue blouse that she had just brought. The fabric was silky smooth to the touch, and she didn't know what material it was made of. The dress could also be adjusted to fit her body size, which was very convenient.
She skipped out of the door in her new clothes, and the clerk couldn't help but give her a thumbs up. "It looks good. The young lady has a fair complexion, and it looks even more beautiful on her."
Who doesn't love to hear compliments? Shen Qiqi was beaming with joy as she looked for Liu Shuang's figure in the crowd. Soon she saw her standing in front of a clothes rack, looking up with a nonchalant expression.
Shen Qiqi walked over and tugged on her sleeve. "Senior sister!"
Liu Shuang turned her head, her eyes sparkling, and she was stunned for a moment.
Shen Qiqi spun around in front of her, her dress fluttering, and a smile on her face. "Isn't it nice?"
"It looks very good," Liu Shuang whispered.
Shen Qiqi naturally trusted the female lead's aesthetics and said with satisfaction, "Then let's buy this one." She looked at Liu Shuang again. "Why aren't you picking? Don't you like anything?"
Liu Shuang said, "It doesn't matter to me."
"How can you not care?" Shen Qiqi pursed her lips and said, "You look so beautiful. Not dressing up is a waste of resources. Come on, I have to pick out a few clothes for you!"
As Liu Shuang saw her turn around and busily pick out clothes, she reluctantly raised the corners of her lips.
People say that the demon lord is ferocious and terrifying, dressed in black all year round, like a demon. Anyone who sees the demon lord's face with their own eyes will not live past three days.
Therefore, no matter what she wears, it doesn't make a difference. In everyone's mind, her existence is a symbol of fear.
"This one!" Shen Qiqi suddenly stuffed five pieces of clothing into her arms. "And these few, try them on too."
Liu Shuang let her fuss around, "Okay," and went into the room with a pile of clothes in her arms.
She tried on five sets in a row. Liu Shuang was born to be a clothes hanger, with slender legs, a slim waist, and a tall figure. She looked like a Victoria's Secret model no matter what she wore, shining brightly.
The jade red silk skirt was gorgeous, the group blue collar was elegant, and the crane gray short jacket was cool. With the shop clerk fanning the flames on the side, Shen Qiqi wanted to buy every set for her.
"This one is good!"
"This one is also good!"
"They're all good, buy them all for me!"
Shen Qiqi thought, "Wow, I suddenly understand the joy of a dress-up game!"
Liu Shuang couldn't keep up with her, laughing and saying, " Junior sister, you don't need so many clothes to go to the nightmare realm. Just pick a few that you like."
Shen Qiqi acted like a tyrannical CEO, throwing spiritual stones to the waiter and smiling wickedly, "No one can disobey me as a woman. Even you can't refuse!"
Liu Shuang thought, 'Is her brain broken or something?'
They bought more than ten sets of clothes and some magic tools next door. They left the store, and the sky in the distance was gradually getting dark.
"Senior sister, I heard that there's a restaurant in Wutong Town with famous dishes," Shen Qiqi said, "Let's go check it out?"
The restaurant was called the Moon Viewing Restaurant, located in the busiest area of Wutong Town. It had a huge flow of customers, and its signature dish, the Drunken Immortal Duck, was famous all over the world. People from all over came to taste it.
Liu Shuang nodded and agreed. They walked through the bustling streets, and as the lights came on, the crowds flowed continuously.
Liu Shuang nodded and crossed the bustling market where the lights were just turning on and the crowds were bustling.
In the midst of all the noise, an elderly voice stood out:
"Hey, hey there... someone help me out here!"
The crowd turned towards the sound and saw an old man lying on the ground with his cane fallen to the side, holding his leg and moaning in pain. A young woman with a long sword on her back stood in front of him, looking confused.
Soon someone approached and asked, "Old man, what happened?"
"Well..." the old man propped himself up on his leg and said pitifully, "I was walking along the road just fine when this girl suddenly bumped into me and I fell."
The woman bit her lip and said, "I'm sorry, grandpa. I didn't notice... I thought I didn't hit you just now."
The old man cried tears and trembled, "Oh, it hurts, it hurts so much..."
The crowd quickly made space for them and started to point and gossip around them.
The woman hesitated for a moment, then squatted down and said softly, "Grandpa, I know a little bit of medicine. Shall I take a look for you?"
The old man hesitated and backed away, saying warily, "You, don't come near me!"
The woman reached out her hand and looked at him helplessly, "But I really do understand..."
"It hurts, it hurts!" The old man suddenly howled and cried, "I'm already old and out here doing business. My wife and son are waiting for me at home to cook, but now that my leg is injured, I can't work anymore. What am I going to do?!"
The crowd was in an uproar, some showing doubt, others indignant.
"This is outrageous!"
"Something doesn't seem quite right..."
"He needs to pay up!"
"Let's check it out first."
Shen Qiqi and Liu Shuang stopped and watched from the crowd.
"Senior sister, what do you think is going on here?" asked Shen Qiqi.
Liu Shuang glanced casually and lost interest, "That old man is faking it."
Shen Qiqi agreed, "Great minds think alike! It's clearly a scam, and they picked a well-dressed young girl to target. It's obvious they want to take advantage of her."
The woman didn't know what to do, sitting on the ground with a troubled look: "What should I do?"
The old man wiped away the tears that had welled up in his eyes and said in a dramatic voice: "You owe me money for my medical expenses!"
His acting was quite good, very moving, and created a sympathetic background. He must be an experienced scammer.
After hesitating for a moment, the woman actually took out her money bag and counted the money, asking, "How much do you want?"
The old man's eyes flashed with greed: "I think five taels of silver should do it..."
Shen Qiqi couldn't stand it anymore. This girl was so naive to fall for his trick.
She decided to stand up for justice and shouted, "Stop!"
Everyone turned their attention to her.
The old man shrunk back: "Who are you?"
"Old man, is your leg really injured?" Shen Qiqi walked up to him and squatted in front of him. "You're not lying, are you?"
"Of course it's real!" The old man widened his eyes like copper bells. "This is my leg. How could it be fake?"
Shen Qiqi rubbed her chin and asked, puzzled, "But I didn't see any blood?"
The woman beside her blinked nervously and whispered, "I clearly felt that I didn't touch this old man just now, but he suddenly fell..."
"You're talking nonsense." The old man's eyes darted around as he pretended to be angry. "You ran into me and made me fall!"
Shen Qiqi stood by with folded arms, saying leisurely, "I see that you two can't settle this argument, why don't we report it to the authorities?"
The crowd quieted down and said, "Report it to the authorities... that's a good idea!"
"Let's ask Magistrate Ke to come and take a look. Then we'll know who's telling the truth!" said the young woman.
As soon as they mentioned reporting it to the authorities, the old man's face changed. He looked around and shouted loudly, "Why report it to the authorities? There's no need for that!"
"What's the hurry? Reporting it to the authorities will prove your innocence," Shen Qiqi looked at him and narrowed her eyes slightly. "Or is it that you're not innocent at all?"
The old man glared at her fiercely and suddenly pushed her, causing her to stumble. Then he stood up and ran out like a flash, leaving behind a trail of dust.
Shen Qiqi thought to herself, "This guy is really fast on his feet, like a runaway horse..."
Seeing that there was no excitement to be had, the crowd dispersed.
Liu Shuang came to Shen Qiqi's side, helped her up from the ground, and patted the dust off her back, chuckling lightly.
Shen Qiqi stood up and said softly, "Luckily, my new dress didn't get dirty, otherwise I would have caught him!"
A young woman approached her slowly, bowed formally, and said loudly, "Thank you, sis..." But halfway through her sentence, she saw Liu Shuang standing beside Shen Qiqi and suddenly froze.
Shen Qiqi looked at her puzzledly and asked, "No need to thank me, what's wrong with you?"
"Sister..." The young woman stared blankly at Liu Shuang, a blush spreading across her fair face, and said softly, "May I ask for the name of the young lady? I am Mu Yunxi, a disciple of the Zhaixing Sect, sixteen years old. I came here this time to prepare for the once-in-a-century tribulation, and I am fortunate to meet the young lady. I am grateful beyond words."
Shen Qiqi: ... Why does it feel like a blind date?!
Liu Shuang furrowed her brows slightly and said softly, "We are both inner disciples of the Qingli Sect. Her surname is Shen, and mine is Liu."
Mu Yunxi blushed and looked at Liu Shuang with bright eyes, saying, "Hello, Senior sister Liu."
Shen Qiqi, who had been forgotten on the side: Hello??? Your lifesaver is right here?!
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Junior Sister: How can I compete with Senior sister too popular...
Thank you everyone, it's a bit late again today Orz
Translator's note: Wahahahaha ~~ Shen Qiqi is so pitiful. Why did Liu Shuang just leave her behind? Bad Mu Yuxin! Bad Liu Shuang!!
To Be Continue!...