"Demon Sovereign, Demon Sovereign, what is this?"
"This is an air fryer, used for cooking food. You just need to put the food inside, and it will heat it until it's cooked."
"This Empress understands. A magical treasure similar to an alchemy furnace?"
"Er... I suppose that's close enough."
"Demon Sovereign, then what is this?"
"That's a refrigerator. We have one at home too, just a different size and model. It's used to freeze food and keep ingredients fresh."
"Ooh! Not only are there magical treasures for heating, but there are also magical treasures with a freezing function!"
"The humans of this world truly cannot be underestimated!"
"..."
Inside the mall, Longyue was like a country bumpkin visiting the city for the first time. Her gaze was constantly and curiously sweeping through every corner of the mall. Whenever she saw something new and unfamiliar, she would ask Lin Fan for guidance like a curious child.
The pedestrians were drawn by her bewildered and curious look, and couldn't help but turn their heads toward her.
"That woman seems to be saying weird things?"
"I heard it too. 'This Empress' this, 'Demon Sovereign' that. She's probably read too many xianxia novels and gotten obsessed."
"Is there anyone in this world who hasn't seen an air fryer and a refrigerator?"
"Is she a girl from the countryside?"
"No way. Even my grandmother who lives in the mountains has a refrigerator."
"Hahaha, maybe she's from outer space."
"..."
Amidst the whispers of the crowd, more and more people in the mall glanced in their direction.
Longyue, oblivious, looked left and right, exploring every corner of the mall.
Sensing that everyone's eyes were on them, Lin Fan walked up beside her and reminded her in a low voice:
"Longyue, you better not call yourself 'this Empress' anymore when we're outside."
"Also, don't call me 'Demon Sovereign' anymore. Just call me Lin Fan."
"Why? This Empress is the Empress of the Supreme Holy Palace and has always referred to myself as 'this Empress.' What's inappropriate about that?"
Longyue's delicate brow furrowed slightly, her face showing confusion.
Lin Fan gave her a wordless look, gesturing with his eyes for her to look at the surrounding crowd, and continued his explanation:
"This world doesn't have an Empress of the Immortal Palace or a Supreme Sovereign of the Demon Realm..."
"Whether you call yourself 'this Empress' or call me 'Demon Sovereign,' in the eyes of others, it's very strange behavior and will attract too much attention."
"Once people find out that we are from the Immortal Demon Continent, it will cause unnecessary trouble."
"To be honest, the people of this world are very curious about immortals. Your Majesty Empress, you don't want others to know that you've lost all your cultivation, do you?"
Longyue: "..."
Longyue's expression became thoughtful.
Looking at the burning gazes of the surrounding crowd, she finally nodded obediently.
"Alright... Em... cough cough, I'll listen to you for now, De... no, Lin Fan..."
For thousands of years, she had always referred to herself as "this Empress." Suddenly being asked to change this verbal habit felt incredibly unfamiliar.
Especially having to call the Demon Sovereign by his given name, which made her feel something she couldn't explain in her heart.
Calling him "Demon Sovereign" and calling him "Lin Fan" were two completely different feelings...
"That's right, Longyue~"
Lin Fan nodded approvingly and gently called Longyue's name.
Longyue glared at Lin Fan with dissatisfaction.
Being called directly by her name by the Demon Sovereign felt incredibly strange.
From childhood to adulthood, she had always lived amidst the appellations of "Empress" and "Your Majesty Empress." This was the first time someone had called her directly by her name...
As the two of them strolled around, they unconsciously arrived at the snack section of the mall.
Looking at the dazzling array of snacks on the rows of shelves in front of her, Longyue felt as if she was in a labyrinth, not knowing where to go.
"So many things! De... Lin Fan, what are all these...?"
"These are all different kinds of processed snacks."
"Snacks?! That many?!"
Longyue's expression showed her shock, unable to believe that everything she saw was snacks.
As far as the eye could see, a rough estimate would come to at least a hundred kinds of food!
"This is considered a small amount."
"I haven't had a snack in a long time either, so I'll buy a few to take home."
Lin Fan walked up to a shelf and casually picked up a few bags of potato chips, then turned around and instructed Longyue:
"If you see anything you want to eat, feel free to grab it."
Longyue casually picked up a portion of potato chips beside her. Seeing that most of the people choosing snacks around them were young children, she hesitated for a moment, then returned the potato chips to their original place.
"Snacks are things that only human children eat. I'm not a child, I'm not interested."
"There's no age limit for eating snacks," Lin Fan countered.
"Even so, I don't like these childish snacks."
Longyue was unmoved, her expression firm.
She was the Empress of the Immortal Realm. If she were to eat snacks like a child, wouldn't that damage the image of the Immortal Realm!
How could mere human snacks pique the interest of her, the Supreme Empress!
"Cake~ Freshly baked cake, please sample for free~"
Just then, around the corner ahead, a staff member was cutting cakes for free samples and distributing them to passing customers.
When Longyue passed by, the staff member proactively offered her a piece.
"Hello~ care for a sample? This is freshly baked cake."
"Cake...?"
Longyue looked at the cake in front of her, then looked at Lin Fan with a questioning gaze, only to find that he was already eating it with great relish.
"Mmm~ It tastes quite good!"
"..."
Seeing Lin Fan's expression of enjoyment, and with the person having already handed the cake to her, Longyue hesitated for a moment before finally reluctantly accepting the cake. She took the small spoon, scooped up a piece, and put it into her mouth.
The moment the cake entered her mouth, the cream mixed with the soft bread instantly melted, and the thick, rich milk fragrance filled her oral cavity.
"So, so delicious...!"
Longyue's eyes shone, and she looked at the cake in her hand in disbelief.
In the Immortal Demon Continent, she had sampled almost all the cuisine from all over the world, but she had never felt such an incredible sensation upon first taste!
Unlike the aroma of instant noodles which was full of various spices, this cake gave her a soft, delicate taste with an endless aftertaste!
It was clearly just a piece of bread, how could it be made this delightful, this exquisite!
She declared, this cake was the Second Holy Food of the Human Realm, after instant noodles!
Longyue's expression of admiration as she looked at the cake was fully captured by the nearby staff, who seized the opportunity to pitch a sale:
"Hello, it tastes great, right? Would you like to buy one?"
"We're having a discount right now, one cake is only one hundred and eighty."
"Er..."
Longyue's face showed her embarrassment, and for a moment she didn't know how to reply.
Her true desire in her heart told her that she really wanted to eat more, but she had to confront a cruel reality:
She had no money!!
Just as Longyue was in a dilemma, Lin Fan suddenly walked up beside her and said to the staff with a smile:
"We'll take one, please."
"Alright, please wait a moment~"
The staff member smiled and immediately began packaging it up.
Longyue's bright and luminous eyes stared at Lin Fan beside her. She felt a tremor in her heart and in a small voice full of gratitude, said with her head bowed:
"Th-Thank you..."
Lin Fan gave a teasing smile and asked with feigned confusion:
"Hmm? Why are you thanking me? I bought that for myself."
"...You, you!"
Longyue's beautiful face completely flushed red. She clenched her fists in shame, her entire body trembling with rage.
"You should just die! Demon Sovereign!!"
She had thought the Demon Sovereign had specifically bought it for her, which made her feel a little guilty and emotional for a moment, but this scoundrel had just informed her that she was simply being melodramatic!
Scoundrel! Give me back that feeling of being moved!
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