"Everyone has worked hard. We're heading back now," Su Jinxiu said, picking up her bag and turning to the people in the shop.
"Goodbye, boss," everyone replied in unison.
Su Jinxiu picked up her bag and walked out with Liu Nanfeng. Su Huamei also waved goodbye to everyone with a smile and followed them.
After leaving the coffee shop, Liu Nanfeng didn't ride his bike. The three of them walked along the road. Not far ahead, there was a supermarket, and they planned to buy some vegetables to cook dinner.
In the early evening, the supermarket was filled with elderly people. Besides cooling off, they were also there because some non-perishable goods were sold at a reduced price at this time.
The combination of Liu Nanfeng and the two attractive women naturally drew many glances.
"We need to buy shampoo, toothpaste, tissues, and hand sanitizer," Su Jinxiu said, counting on her fingers as soon as they entered the supermarket.
"Sister, you go buy the vegetables, and Nanfeng and I will get the rest," Su Huamei said, linking her arm with Liu Nanfeng.
Su Jinxiu glared at her but still nodded.
"Then we'll meet here later."
"Hehe, got it," Su Huamei said, happily pulling Liu Nanfeng away.
"Shampoo..."
The two held hands tightly, heading towards the shampoo aisle.
"Wait a moment, we need to buy tissues too," Liu Nanfeng said, stopping as he saw a stack of tissue boxes.
"Oh, there are hair clips here too."
Su Huamei's eyes lit up with joy, and she took a carrot-shaped hair clip, clipping it to the tips of her hair.
"Do I look good?" Su Huamei tilted her head and asked with a smile.
Su Huamei was wearing a white Biggie shirt, her chest full and prominent. She wore denim shorts, revealing her long legs clad in black stockings. A ribbon was tied around one thigh, making her look both pure and alluring. With the carrot hair clip, she looked even more playful.
"You look great," Liu Nanfeng said sincerely.
Su Huamei then took a yellow talisman sticker and placed it on her forehead. With rolling eyes and her tongue sticking out, she stretched out her hands and lunged towards Liu Nanfeng's neck.
"I'm a zombie, give me a bite," Su Huamei said in a muffled voice.
"Such a beautiful zombie, let alone a bite, I'd be willing to be devoured by you," Liu Nanfeng said, grabbing her wrists and pulling her forward, causing her soft body to press against his chest.
"No," Su Huamei said, hugging Liu Nanfeng and widening her eyes, a hint of anger in her voice.
"Hmm, why?" Liu Nanfeng asked, somewhat surprised.
"Because there really is such a beautiful zombie," Su Huamei said seriously.
Liu Nanfeng was taken aback for a moment, then realized and asked, "Han Xiangning?"
Su Huamei nodded and then said, "Yan Shi Han Xiangning. She was a famous beauty in her life. Unfortunately, when the Qing Dynasty entered the pass, they engaged in burning, killing, and looting. She was captured and presented to the Qing court's powerful officials. Unable to bear the humiliation, she committed suicide. After her death, she was thrown into a mass grave. Because of her unwillingness, she gained sentience in the midst of malevolent energy and demonic essence, transforming into a Corpse Demon and bringing disaster to the world, killing many Qing officials."
"Oh?"
Liu Nanfeng was somewhat surprised. He hadn't had a good impression of Han Xiangning before, but upon hearing this, he developed a slight fondness for her. Why didn't she kill all the Qing officials back then?
"I've never asked you, how did you two fall out with Han Xiangning?"
"Actually, for a while, we had a very good relationship. We were like sisters."
Su Huamei released Liu Nanfeng's neck and picked up a few more hair clips from the shelf.
Liu Nanfeng didn't interrupt her, quietly waiting for her to continue.
"Although Han Xiangning became a zombie after her death, she remained incredibly beautiful. That's why the Qing court gave her the title of 'Yan Shi.' However, although Han Xiangning was born with the malevolent energy of heaven and earth, gathering tens of thousands of demonic essence to become a powerful zombie, the Qing Dynasty at that time was prosperous, and there were countless experts willing to serve them like dogs."
Su Huamei's expression became melancholic as she spoke. Although monsters were naturally powerful, they were still no match for the torrent of human influence. Otherwise, the world would have changed long ago, and the Qing Dynasty wouldn't have held sway for centuries.
"Later, Han Xiangning was ambushed by Qing experts and severely injured. She encountered my sister and me. My sister was kind-hearted, and since we were both yokai and Han Chinese yokai, we decided to help her."
"From then on, the three of us sisters traveled the world, repeatedly repelling Qing experts. Han Xiangning deeply admired my sister and always took her as a role model. Didn't you notice? Han Xiangning has actually been imitating my sister."
"Uh... I've only seen her on television. I haven't paid much attention."
"Then why did you become enemies later?" Liu Nanfeng asked, puzzled.
Su Huamei pursed her lips into a smile and looked at him, "You'll have to ask my sister about that. Let her tell you."
"So mysterious."
"Hehe, let's go, we need to buy other things," Su Huamei said, linking his arm again and walking forward hand in hand.
"Smell this."
Su Huamei held a bar of soap under Liu Nanfeng's nose.
"Does it smell good?"
"It's nice, quite fragrant."
A faint floral scent mixed with a hint of sweetness. Liu Nanfeng couldn't describe it, but it smelled very good.
"Then let's buy this," Su Huamei said, placing it into the basket in Liu Nanfeng's hand.
Then, she leaned close to Liu Nanfeng's ear and whispered, "I'm going to use this to bathe tonight. Do you want to come to my room later to get a closer smell?"
Liu Nanfeng patted her round buttocks and said, "What nonsense are you talking about? Go find your sister."
Saying that, he turned and walked away.
Su Huamei chased after him, linking his arm and saying, "Hehe, you're blushing."
"Where am I?"
"You are! I see your ears are red."
"That's because you were blowing on them just now."
"No way."
"Honey, do you want me to tonight?"
"Let's talk about it tonight."
"Honey, come here, help me with the groceries," Su Jinxiu called out, having spotted them.
Liu Nanfeng heard this and quickly broke free from Su Huamei's arm, walking towards her.
"Hmph~"
Su Huamei stomped her foot in dissatisfaction.
"You bought so much."
Liu Nanfeng had Su Jinxiu place all the plastic bags in her hands into the basket.
"Yes, I bought tomorrow's groceries too. Also, why don't we come back for lunch every day from now on? Eating takeout all the time isn't good."
"Isn't that a bit much? I'm usually not taking orders in the morning and come back early in the afternoon. We only have this time at noon. If I come back to eat, what am I delivering then?"
"You don't have to earn money. Are you really treating this as a career?" Su Jinxiu said with a hint of dissatisfaction.
"Do you know? I sealed two demon-humans today. My strength will definitely increase significantly tomorrow. If I don't run around more, where else will I get the opportunity?"
Su Jinxiu knew Liu Nanfeng's method of improving his strength. Liu Nanfeng had told her before, but she believed that Liu Nanfeng was actually improving his strength by devouring young demons, similar to the legendary Zhong Kui devouring ghosts.
"Alright, I can't argue with you anyway. You always have a reason."
"Let's not talk about this anymore. I want to ask you something. Why did Han Xiangning fall out with you back then?" Liu Nanfeng eagerly asked the question that had been bothering him.
Su Jinxiu glanced at Su Huamei upon hearing this, knowing that her sister must have told Liu Nanfeng just now.
"Because she wanted my [White Bone Sitting Meditation Scripture]," Su Jinxiu said directly, not hiding anything from him.
Liu Nanfeng suddenly understood. Su Jinxiu's powerful strength must be related to this scripture, so it was no wonder she was unwilling to give it to Han Xiangning.
"Do you think I'm stingy?" Su Jinxiu asked, looking at Liu Nanfeng.
"No, it's right for you not to casually give away something so precious."
Su Jinxiu sighed and said, "Actually, given my relationship with her back then, it wouldn't have been impossible to lend it to her for a look. But this thing is too special, and it's not something you can understand by just reading it once."
Liu Nanfeng was a little confused by this.
"Let's talk about it when we get home," Su Jinxiu said.
After all, they were still inside the supermarket.
Liu Nanfeng nodded, suppressing his desire to question further, and went home with the two sisters.