Otherworldly Affairs Office-Chapter 676 Fun Stories About Shopping Part 1 (Please Subscribe)

Although Sword Stand Man, who had just recovered from a serious illness, wasn't as full of resentment as Yu Yiyun, he still wore an expression of helplessness. Even if he and Pei Yan weren't outright enemies, they certainly couldn't be considered friends. Faced with another invitation from Pei Yan to serve as a guide, his mind was filled with doubts, wondering what Pei Yan was really up to.

"Stop scowling. I'm inviting you out shopping, not asking for your life." Pei Yan glanced at Sword Stand Man's stern, serious face and joked as he waved the folding fan in his hand.

"I really don't know what you're planning. Is this a test or an insult? Or are you scheming something again?"

Upon hearing this, Pei Yan shook his head and sighed, "There is indeed a misunderstanding between us, which led to our previous conflict. While the misunderstanding isn't entirely resolved, there's been some progress. I'm inviting you out to enjoy this unfamiliar city properly, as a bit of local hospitality from you all. If you think this is a trap or an insult, it's fine. I can escort you back now and return on my own afterward."

Saying this, Pei Yan tapped Sword Stand Man's chest with the folding fan in dissatisfaction: "A real man adapts to his circumstances. Why think so much? Where's the vigor you had when you were up against me earlier? Also, what is there for me to scheme against you? Stop using a villain's heart to measure a gentleman's intentions. Am I really the kind of person who uses tricks to seize by surprise?"

Watching Pei Yan wave the fan, which was seized from a Celestial Secret Pavilion disciple, he boastfully fanned himself, leaving Sword Stand Man helpless. His master left orders to follow Pei Yan's arrangements, so all he could do was stay alert while accompanying their exploration, wary of Pei Yan's hidden real motives.

Compared to the suspicious Sword Stand Man, Pei Yan and the others, embracing a purely playful attitude, were much more relaxed. Walking along these ancient-styled streets, Pei Yan felt momentarily like he had traveled back in time. The orderly streets, various shops lined in sequence, and bustling crowds showcased the strength of the Daoist Realm. Not to mention, just in terms of city size, the Hell Plane's town-level structures were nothing to boast about.

As they explored this city sharing the same name as Divine Capital Jingluo in the real world, its similar civilization surprisingly evoked a feeling of familiarity in Pei Yan. Meanwhile, Sword Stand Man and Yu Yiyun, seeing the group's genuine admiration for the roadside scenery, couldn't help feeling proud, and their enthusiasm for guiding the visitors increased naturally.

For girls shopping, clothing is the first choice, especially luxury goods stores. Naturally, all the male agents lacked interest, but due to the mandatory rule of moving together, and considering no one dared to provoke this group of tigresses, they reluctantly followed behind. Upon entering, they realized the shops didn't sell ready-made clothes. Just as Pei Yan and others secretly cheered for skipping the tedious fitting part, they realized how naive they were.

Although the shop sold ready-made clothes, they could buy fabric to have custom clothes tailored. This stirred interest among all the female agents, including Pei Jin. After discussing with the shopkeeper and calculating the time, they found out that the clothes could be ready before the end of the Sword Discussion Conference. The women hurriedly began picking clothes styled to their preference.

When the satisfied women emerged from the shop, the entire morning had passed, and the group didn't even have time for lunch before rushing to the next stop, a jewelry store. As Ye Ruozai regretted his suggestion, and Pei Yan was on the verge of collapse, Sword Stand Man finally stepped in to save them.

"Now this is what I call good business!" Entering the weapon store next to the jewelry shop, Pei Yan wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and sighed, providing the male agents a chance to relax at last. They eagerly examined the various weapons in the shop. Although Jiang Feiyang, with his zeal for cold weapons, could passionately discuss them in detail, even Pei Yan, an outsider, could see these weapons carried a touch of ancient charm and more of a lethal aura compared to modern replicas.

Regardless of interest in ancient weapons, not buying some souvenirs would be a shame. With that in mind, even Ye Ruozai purchased a few appealing weapons. After picking some weapons as keepsakes for himself, Pei Yan also selected some fine swords for Instructor Hu and a few team members who didn't come along. Additionally, he bought several beautifully crafted, ornate, but unsharpened swords as gifts for his father and elders. Last time he was home, he heard that his grandfathers had developed an interest in Tai Chi swordplay, and these gifts would surely please them.

Exiting the weapon store, they saw Yu Yiyun leading Pei Jin and others into a cosmetics store nearby, discussing the differences between cosmetics from two worlds. Watching their friendly demeanor, like close friends, Pei Yan and Sword Stand Man couldn't understand how they had gone from a hostile standoff to this intimacy.

Deciding not to dwell on it as one of his good habits, Pei Yan, ensuring the others were within his sight, followed Sword Stand Man into another shop. Upon seeing the variety of talismans and finely crafted magical artifacts of the Daoist Plane, all the guys had their eyes wide open, unable to stop browsing.

"Oh, look, this is amazing! Is this a Magical Artifact? What's it used for?" Jiang Feiyang squatted in the corner, marveling at a bracelet. The bracelet, formed by two intertwined red and white dragon-like creatures biting each other's tails, was exquisitely crafted. More astonishing was the flashing eyes of the dragons. When Jiang Feiyang attempted to put it on, it automatically adjusted to fit his wrist.

"How does it feel wearing it?" Pei Yan asked, curious as he moved closer.

"Hmm!" Jiang Feiyang's eyebrows raised in excitement as he replied, "It's cool, and I feel refreshed all over."

"What exactly is the function of this thing?" Pei Yan turned to Sword Stand Man and asked.

Sword Stand Man chuckled and pointed at the bracelet to explain, "This bracelet seals ice and fire spells inside. It automatically adjusts based on ambient temperature, giving the wearer a warm feeling in winter and a cool feeling in summer. Moreover, at a critical moment, activating the bracelet with Daoist magic will trigger the spells, unleashing ice and fire dragons to attack enemies. However, once used, all the bracelet's magical effects are nullified."

"Oh!" Pei Yan nodded, admiring the bracelet, "The Daoist Realm's spells are indeed wondrous. It has intelligent sensing and comes with an attack feature, though it's a pity it's a one-time consumable. But the concept is ingenious; I wonder whose idea it was."