Empress's First Ride in a Car

Bang.

The door shut, and Lin Fan inserted the key and locked it from the inside.

Long Yue had changed into a casual men's outfit. With her long hair tied in a high ponytail and a cap on her head, she stood behind Lin Fan. Though she had lost some of her immortal grace, she had gained a touch of dashing heroism.

"Demon Supreme, why did you suddenly make this Empress change clothes? Where are you taking this Empress?"

"To buy some things, and while we're at it, get you some clothes."

"You're not allowed to wear your immortal robes again. They're far too conspicuous in this world. You can't keep wearing this Venerable's clothes forever, can you? You need a few outfits to change into."

Lin Fan said without looking back as he headed down the stairs.

Having just returned to Blue Star, there were still many daily necessities to buy for the home, and Long Yue also needed a change of clothes. Now that they had a phone, the second priority was naturally to stock up on necessities.

Long Yue examined the clothes she was wearing. After pondering for a moment, she slightly pursed her lips and obediently followed behind Lin Fan.

Without spiritual power to sustain it, her Silver Moon Immortal Robe had lost its original protective effects even if she wore it. It also looked utterly out of place in this world and drew far too much attention. She did indeed need a few outfits as a disguise.

Lin Fan led Long Yue through the residential complex and straight to its main entrance.

"Are we not walking anymore?"

Seeing Lin Fan stop, Long Yue stepped forward and asked in confusion.

Lin Fan raised his phone. On the map displayed on the screen, a car was gradually approaching their location.

"This Venerable called a car. It'll be here soon."

As soon as he finished speaking, a car approached from the distance and came to a smooth stop in front of them.

"Oh! So this iron contraption is this world's carriage? What a unique design."

Long Yue moved closer to the car, her curious eyes repeatedly examining it as she could not resist reaching out to touch it.

"This should be made of iron, right? But how does it move? This Empress doesn't see any oxen or horses pulling it."

"The era of ox-drawn carts is over. This is the age of the internal combustion engine."

"An internal combustion engine? What's that?" Long Yue's face brimmed with curiosity.

"Another great invention in human history, after the phone."

Lin Fan smiled slightly and reached out to open the car door beside her.

"Alright, get in."

Long Yue climbed into the car and immediately spotted the driver in the driver's seat. Pointing at him curiously, she asked:

"Demon Supreme, is he your servant?"

Lin Fan: "..."

Driver: "..."

The moment those words left her mouth, both Lin Fan and the driver fell into an awkward silence.

Long Yue's pretty face was filled with confusion.

Why did it feel like she had asked something she shouldn't have...?

"Em... Long Yue, he's the driver responsible for driving the car, not my servant."

Lin Fan hurriedly explained, then got into the car himself and gave the driver an apologetic smile.

"Sorry, sir. She's joking."

"Hehehe... it's alright."

The driver was an older man and merely chuckled without taking offense. After confirming the last digits of the phone number, he started the car and drove into the bustling traffic.

"Oh! It's really moving!"

Sitting in the car and feeling it begin to move, Long Yue could not help letting out a cry of amazement.

The carriages of the Immortal Realm could also move without relying on any demonic beasts, but they still required spiritual power to control.

Yet this car needed neither spiritual power nor oxen and horses to pull it. It was simply incredible!

The ride was extremely smooth; she could barely feel any bumps at all!

Long Yue leaned toward the window and gazed at the endless stream of vehicles outside, as well as the towering skyscrapers. Her small mouth hung slightly open, and her lovely face was full of astonishment.

On the night she had crossed over, it had been too late, and she had been in a hurry to deal with the Demon Supreme, so she had not had the chance to properly look at the city's towering buildings. Now, under the clear skies, the bustling and prosperous cityscape lay fully before her eyes.

It was hard to believe that mere mortals, with their frail bodies, could create such a magnificent sight.

"Kid, is this your first time bringing your girlfriend into the city?"

The driver glanced at Long Yue through the rearview mirror. Seeing how she was practically pressed against the window, he cheerfully struck up a conversation.

Long Yue frowned slightly and turned to glare at the driver in displeasure.

"This Empress is not this fellow's woman!"

"If you dare insult this Empress again, this Empress will place a speech-sealing restriction on you and make sure you can never speak again!"

After saying that, Long Yue crossed her arms over her chest, her little mouth slightly pouting as though she were sulking.

Seriously, why did everyone keep assuming she and the Demon Supreme were a couple?!

She was the Supreme Saint Empress. How could she possibly be the Demon Supreme's woman?!

Lin Fan: "..."

Driver: "..."

The driver awkwardly fell silent, not daring to speak carelessly again.

He had seen plenty of news reports before. Quite a few fellow drivers had angered female passengers, only to end up either getting stabbed several times by them or having them suddenly jump out of the car.

Those female passengers all had one thing in common: their mental states did not seem particularly stable.

And the female passenger in his car right now also seemed to be a little... off...

A normal person probably would not call herself "this Empress" and refer to her boyfriend as the "Demon Supreme," right...?

"Driver, my girlfriend isn't quite right in the head. Please don't mind her..."

Lin Fan leaned closer to the driver and apologetically pointed at his own head.

The driver revealed an expression of sudden understanding and smiled as he nodded.

"It's fine, it's fine. I understand."

With that, the driver continued focusing on the road.

After that, the driver did not dare say another word, and the car traveled quietly all the way to their destination.

"Kid, we're here."

"Thank you, sir."

Lin Fan thanked him, then opened the car door and got out with Long Yue, arriving at the entrance of Marvo Mall.

People streamed in and out through the mall entrance. Everywhere he looked, there were bobbing heads, while the clamor continued without end around them.

"So many people..."

It was Long Yue's first time seeing such a lively and prosperous urban scene, and she stood there in surprise.

"Today's a workday. This is considered a small crowd."

"Come on, this Venerable will show you the world."

Lin Fan smiled faintly and took the lead toward the mall entrance.

"Hmph, this Empress is the Supreme Saint Empress, ruler of countless sects throughout the Immortal Realm. What sort of sights has this Empress not seen before?!"

Long Yue gave an unconvinced snort, deeply dissatisfied by Lin Fan's words that belittled her.

Lin Fan merely smiled without speaking and quietly led her into the mall.

Sometimes, no amount of words could compare to seeing something with one's own eyes.

Pulling aside the mall's plastic curtain, Lin Fan and Long Yue entered the mall together.

The mall was brilliantly lit and dazzlingly splendid. Radiant lights illuminated every corner as brightly as day.

Crowds of customers moved between the various stores, while the dazzling array of goods behind transparent glass display windows gleamed beneath the spotlights.

Seeing the scene before her, Long Yue could not help but stand rooted to the spot in astonishment.

It was not as if she had never seen markets in the Immortal Realm or bustling mortal cities. Both possessed prosperity, splendor, and clamor, but this was an entirely different kind of bustling grandeur, like a flourishing age adorned in pearls and jade unfolding before her eyes!

And this was merely one of the countless markets in this world...?!