After Tu Shan Hong Hong settled into the dormitory, life became a little more "interesting."
Because the Valkyrie dormitory was destroyed and needed time to repair, Theresa generously gave them a day off.
However, Theresa's heartbroken expression over the repair costs was almost comical.
As soon as the holiday began, Ling Feng was dragged out by Zhen to buy clothes for Tu Shan Hong Hong.
In Sky City, there were tall buildings, bustling traffic, and an endless stream of pedestrians.
Tu Shan Hong Hong was amazed and astonished by this scene for the first time.
If Ling Feng hadn't held her back and repeatedly reminded her not to use her true energy or demonic power, and to act like an ordinary person, she would have already flown up into the sky and gazed down upon this large city from above.
After all, in her world, there were no such tall buildings.
Cities walls and imperial palaces were considered quite grand, and those a hundred meters tall were very rare.
Not only that, but the city also occupied a vast area, even larger than the territory of most demon tribes.
Of course, for Tu Shan, this territory was nothing; it was just the sheer size of the city that was unprecedented.
"Hong Hong, that's the road! It's for vehicles, so be careful of traffic on both sides!"
Zebra crossings... traffic lights... cars...
On the commercial street, Ling Feng, watching the two beautiful women walking ahead, hand in hand, let out a long sigh of relief and wiped the sweat from his forehead with the back of his hand.
Ling Feng rubbed his face, feeling exhausted. Teaching an ancient person to adapt to the modern technological era was truly a troublesome matter.
The main reason was that Tu Shan Hong Hong, like Zhen, refused his memory imprint.
Otherwise, Tu Shan Hong Hong would have adapted to this world in just a few minutes.
Imprinting one's memories and knowledge onto something or someone was a common technique among cultivators, usually learned at the Qi Refining stage.
Of course, this method was not foolproof. For example, with cultivation techniques and spells, ordinary means could only convey the form, not the intent or spirit.
Each person's level of comprehension for cultivation techniques and spells varied.
However, a direct infusion of knowledge was not impossible; it would consume some mental energy, and if not done carefully, could lead to significant side effects.
Therefore, elders usually imparted the form of cultivation techniques, leaving the intent and spirit for the disciple to comprehend through their own practice.
Seeing Tu Shan Hong Hong and Zhen about to disappear into the crowd, Ling Feng quickly followed.
He couldn't help but wonder how the two women, who were "hostile" to each other last night, had become so friendly today...
The hearts of women are like needles in the sea; it's true.
"Zhen, why don't we find a clothing store first to get Hong Hong some new clothes?"
"I feel like the Holy Flame of the 'FFF' group is going to burn me alive."
Ling Feng's right eyelid twitched violently. Both women beside him were peerless beauties with exceptional looks.
Tu Shan Hong Hong's traditional red robe and ancient attire were also incredibly eye-catching, drawing almost 100% of the attention.
As a male standing beside two beauties, he was undoubtedly the focal point, practically an open execution!
In other words, he was about to be socially executed!
Zhen and Tu Shan Hong Hong exchanged glances and smiled. Ling Feng's current awkwardness was a rare sight.
Zhen's beautiful eyes scanned the shop signs along the street. She spotted a nice-looking women's clothing store and, holding Tu Shan Hong Hong's hand, headed towards it.
Upon entering the store, Tu Shan Hong Hong's eyes lit up at the dazzling array of clothes. She discussed and picked out items with Zhen.
Before coming out, she had already learned about the fashion styles of this world from Ling Feng and Zhen.
Compared to the styles in her world, this world's fashion was simpler and more revealing; they didn't have to wear as much as they did.
However, when it came to which style was more beautiful, she still believed her own outfit was the most elegant and lovely.
"Phew... saved."
As soon as Ling Feng entered the store, he felt the gazes on him lessen.
He casually found a seat and sat down to rest. He had faced countless Abyss enemies in Inazuma without flinching.
Today, facing the Holy Flame of the 'FFF' group, he admitted defeat.
Ling Feng looked towards Tu Shan Hong Hong and the others. Tu Shan Hong Hong was holding a red long-sleeved shirt with a peach blossom pattern, looking quite pretty with falling blossoms.
Zhen was offering advice and comments while the store's female staff enthusiastically introduced the merchandise.
"Looks like I'm not needed..." Ling Feng propped his right leg over his left, reached into his pocket, pulled out his phone, and began playing with it leisurely, with his legs crossed.
However, he wasn't playing mobile games. Playing competitive mobile games while out and about was risky...
Because leaving mid-game would significantly impact the player experience. One couldn't possibly finish a game in someone else's store before leaving; by then, your mother might have confiscated your phone.
These were all lessons learned through "blood."
Of course, games like Genshin Impact were an exception; you could play them anytime, anywhere, whenever you pleased.
Meanwhile, Tu Shan Hong Hong seemed to have unleashed some of her true nature, trying on various clothes and constantly asking for Zhen's opinion.
"How about this one? And this one..."
A faint smile appeared on her usually cold expression.
However, Tu Shan Hong Hong still found it difficult to adapt to these "revealing" clothes in such a short time, so she mostly picked long-sleeved items.
Zhen glanced at Ling Feng. Seeing him leisurely playing on his phone, a hint of cunning flashed in her beautiful eyes, and she smiled slyly.
"Hong Hong, you look beautiful in anything given your figure and appearance. I can't tell which one is best, so why don't you ask Ling for his opinion?"
"That idiot?"
Tu Shan Hong Hong was startled, and an image involuntarily appeared in her mind.
Her transforming in front of Ling Feng and asking for his opinion...
...Instantly, a blush crept onto Tu Shan Hong Hong's cheeks, and she shook her head like a rattle drum.
"No... it's too embarrassing."
The thought of that scene sent a shiver through Tu Shan Hong Hong.
"Come on, come on."
"Hey, hey, Zhen, don't push me..."
Finally, Ling Feng looked up at Tu Shan Hong Hong, whose cheeks were flushed and who was avoiding his gaze, and Zhen, who was smiling playfully beside her. A large question mark appeared in his mind.
What were they up to... Ling Feng looked utterly confused.
After a while, seeing that Tu Shan Hong Hong wanted to speak but dared not, Zhen secretly chuckled.
She talks like she doesn't want to, but her body is quite honest.
Hypocrisy.
Since that's the case...
"Ling, Hong Hong picked out a few outfits and wants you to see which one looks better on her."
"...Then buy them all."
Ling Feng blinked and casually took out a bank card, replying calmly.
"..."
Zhen was stunned. Ling Feng's unexpected move caught her off guard.
Ling Feng said with utmost seriousness,
"Besides, Hong Hong needs clothes. Since she picked them, it means she likes them, so just buy them. Waiter, check us out!"
"Coming right up!"
Such a big customer... the female attendant's eyes lit up with a dazzling gleam. She eagerly took the card from Ling Feng and went to the counter to process the payment.
After paying, the three left the store.
Outside the shop, the female attendant stood and enthusiastically waved, saying, "Welcome back next time."
Selling seven or eight outfits at once was her commission; who wouldn't be happy about a salary increase?
She hoped for more customers like this; then her performance would be outstanding!
After leaving the store, Zhen pouted and stared at Ling Feng with a look of grievance, which completely confused Ling Feng.
Unbeknownst to him, Zhen's mischievous nature had awakened, and she had intended to trick him but failed.
A while later, Zhen returned to her "original form" and continued to browse other clothing stores with Tu Shan Hong Hong.
Ling Feng was once blocked from entering a store, and as for why and what kind of store it was, most gentlemen should know.
They browsed the street for several hours. In a large shopping mall, the place was packed with people, bustling and lively.
In the center of the mall, on a slowly ascending escalator, Ling Feng was laden with shopping bags filled with items bought by Zhen and Tu Shan Hong Hong.
Ling Feng truly didn't understand why girls could shop so much.
Clothes, bags, and even plush toys...
On the step in front of him, Zhen and Tu Shan Hong Hong were still enthusiastically discussing which store to visit next.
Seeing that the two women were still full of energy, Ling Feng's left eyelid twitched. He had underestimated women's shopping stamina.
They had been at it for hours! Couldn't they rest for a while!
Just because they have good stamina, they can shop non-stop?!
I don't mean anything else, it's just that I can't carry any more!
"Ding!"
Suddenly, the familiar system prompt sounded in Ling Feng's mind.
...
In the Imaginary Space, a young, handsome girl with purple hair was running frantically.
Her nimble, beautiful eyes were filled with panic, and she looked disheveled.
Her purple hair and purple dress were messy, and the black stockings covering her long, slender legs had several holes, revealing her fair skin.
Suddenly, a huge shadow enveloped her. Looking up, she saw a colossal object falling from the sky.
At the girl's current speed, it was difficult to escape its coverage before it landed. She couldn't run backward or in any other direction.
In an instant, an object on the back of the purple-haired girl's neck emitted a dazzling purple light.
At the same moment, a faint purple glow and crackling arcs of electricity emanated from the girl's body, and her running speed increased dramatically.
Like an arrow loosed from a bow, she darted out like a bolt of lightning at the critical moment.
"Bang!!!"
The colossal object landed heavily, shaking the ground! It was as if a major earthquake had occurred.
The face of the colossal object was revealed: it was a war chariot-class Honkai Beast tens of meters tall.
Having dodged the "Mount Tai Meteorite Fall" of the war chariot-class Honkai Beast, the purple-haired girl showed no signs of relief. Instead, her expression became extremely distressed, and she murmured softly.
"Only a little bit of elemental energy left. In this cursed place, I can't recover any elemental energy at all."
"Is this still Liyue... Ling Feng... where are you?"
The purple-haired girl was Keqing, one of the Seven Stars of Liyue.
As for why she was in the Imaginary Space, that's a long story.
Suddenly, not far in front of Keqing, space warped, and a dozen Void Shards appeared out of thin air, directly blocking her escape route.
Upon spotting Keqing, they swarmed towards her like zombies.
Keqing's brow furrowed, but her speed did not diminish as she charged towards them.
When she was less than three meters from the Void Shards, Keqing moved her mind, and with a virtual grasp, the Liontooth Sword instantly appeared.
Cloud-Soaring Sword Style!
Keqing raised her sword and slashed at the sharp claws of the Void Shard.
She then performed a front flip, her head down and feet up, spinning like a top for three hundred and sixty degrees before flying over the Void Shard's head and landing gracefully.
The Void Shard behind her seemed to collapse.
So hard... Keqing's movements were light and agile, like a feather, darting among the Void Shards like a dragonfly on water.
The clash of swords and the sound of metal colliding echoed incessantly.
Keqing did not linger to fight; her objective was to escape. She hadn't forgotten the giant monster behind her.
She couldn't defeat it and could only flee.
Boom!!!
As soon as Keqing broke through, the massive forelimb of the war chariot-class Honkai Beast smashed down behind her, incapacitating a dozen Void Shards instantly.
Void Shards: You traitor!
Keqing was sent flying by the shockwave, rolling several times before hitting the ground.
With a muffled "cough," Keqing spat out a mouthful of blood, her face as pale as paper, her chest heaving.
Keqing struggled to get up, her body covered in bloodstains. She clutched her torn waist and continued to limp away.
After only a few steps, Keqing felt a strong sense of danger. Gritting her teeth, arcs of electricity flashed across her body again.
Her figure transformed into a bolt of lightning, covering a dozen meters in an instant, only to be blown away by the shockwave again, unable to stand.
The war chariot-class Honkai Beast looked down at the "intruder" like an ape, moving its forelimbs towards Keqing, preparing to eliminate this intruder.
Its thick forelimbs, like a skyscraper, descended with immense force towards Keqing.
If it hit directly, even a sturdy building would collapse.
Keqing, clutching her wound, lay on the ground, watching the descending forelimb. Her pupils contracted and trembled, and despair slowly filled her heart.
Suddenly, Keqing's pupils widened. A familiar silhouette appeared in her vision. The owner of that silhouette, facing the Honkai Beast's massive fist, did not dodge.
With a steady exhale, he threw a punch.
As the two fists, one large and one small, collided, the air seemed to freeze for a moment.
With a "bang," the war chariot-class Honkai Beast's forelimb exploded, turning into dust.
Its enormous body also seemed to have suffered a heavy blow, tilting backward and falling, kicking up a cloud of dust.
Keqing was stunned, disbelieving.
At the same time, on the back of Keqing's neck, the dimly glowing Vision quietly faded.
"Sorry Keqing, I was given a 'warm welcome' by a group of guys when I arrived, and it took a while to deal with them."
The familiar voice echoed in Keqing's ears, pulling her back from her shock. In front of her was Ling Feng's familiar face.