"Wow! Are these pants?! They are so light!"

Jingluo Nanbei grinned and said.

"To be precise, they're socks... Do you want to buy them?"

"How much!?"

"1000 Joss Paper each, a real bargain."

Yousi counted on her fingers, her face showing a puzzled expression, then she knocked on her own head with her fist.

"Could you do 900 Joss Paper?"

That way, she could exactly trade one cross with the Soul Release Technique attached for one pair!

It would also make it easier for her to explain the value of the item to Her Majesty the Queen.

"No problem, for such a cute customer, we'll give you a discount. However, clothes are not as cheap as socks," Jingluo said with a smile, nodding her head.

Then she picked up a cream-colored dress from the stall.

The thing felt light and airy, and it was sized as if it was made for a doll. Clearly, it wasn't meant for humans, but it fit the Little Demon just right.

Blood-red ribbons adorned the pleated skirt hem and cuffs, outlining the shape of the dress while also adding a sly touch to the pure and dignified aura.

The whole thing felt like a strawberry cake on display in a dessert shop window.

By the way, this was handmade by Xiao Wan.

"... Like this set, that would be 90,000 Joss Paper."

"That's expensive!!!"

Yousi's eyes widened as she gazed at the dress Jingluo held, counting on her fingers and taking a sharp intake of breath.

That's a hundred crosses!

Wait a second...

A hundred crosses didn't seem too expensive?

As she convinced herself, Jingluo Nanbei struck while the iron was hot and continued speaking.

"After all, it's made of top-quality silk; don't you think this dress is like a work of art?"

"Indeed..." Yousi was still hesitating, but clearly tempted, "If Queen Qianqian wears this, she would look so beautiful!"

"If it's a gift for Queen Qianqian, then I highly recommend this piece!" Jingluo Nanbei continued with a smile, lowering her voice to whisper, "I've heard that in the far land of Hell, in Demon City, all the nobles wear such things."

Yousi looked up, shocked.

"Really? But the Demon King himself..."

"Ahem, Lord Demon King after all is now on the outskirts of Hell, wearing something too out of place would alienate his vassals, right? And since you haven't seen what's in his wardrobe, how would you know he doesn't have similar items?" Jingluo Nanbei coughed, lowering her voice as she confidently talked nonsense.

"Suppose... I mean, suppose that one day Her Majesty the Queen goes with him to Demon City for a banquet, and she doesn't have a proper dress, wouldn't the nobles of Demon City laugh at an outsider demon who doesn't understand etiquette? No offense, just a little suggestion."

Yousi opened her mouth wide in surprise, pondering seriously with her hand on her chin.

"I see... now that you mention it, Queen Qianqian's closet really doesn't have anything that feels so sleek, light, and slippery!"

Though there were always regular clothes available, they were mostly resized from what was looted from adventurers, and truly, none compared in quality to what she now held in her hands.

On closer inspection, Yousi suddenly realized the dress's color scheme seemed tailor-made for their Queen Qianqian!

The cream base would perfectly match the Queen's pristine complexion and bright crimson hair!

Yousi pondered, chin in hand, her eyes brightening more and more as if she could see Her Majesty the Queen trying it on in front of her.

"Bought! And these pants... socks! I'll take them all!"

"Oh, oh, oh, you have good taste, customer! I'll bag them up for you now!"

"Hahaha, I'm flattered!"

Queen Qianqian always thought of the well-being of everyone in her community, always considering them in good fortune. Yousi also wanted to do something for her.

Now that the Land of Nightmare had overcome the food crisis, and there was still plenty of savings left in the Great Graveyard, spending a little to buy a gift to make the Queen happy didn't seem wasteful.

She believed Queen Qianqian would understand!

The transaction was quickly completed.

Yousi flew back to the Blood Palace, elated, her arms full of clothes.

However, just as she passed through the entrance of the great hall, about to head back to the Land of Nightmare while humming a cheerful tune, her brow suddenly furrowed as she came back to her senses.

Wait a minute—

Why would a Little Demon just out of the magical circle know all that?

And she seemed even more persuasive than herself!

"Hmm?? Something's fishy!"

All of a sudden, Yousi realized a possibility, her face indicated an epiphany as she chuckled gleefully.

"Hehehe... Worthy of Lord Demon King, truly cunning and sly! Should Yousi see through it? Or should I pretend not to know?"

It was obvious!

The Little Demon she had just been talking to was actually carrying out orders from Lord Demon King—or it could simply be the Lord himself in disguise!

Even though she had been used, Yousi wasn't upset with the Demon King. Instead, she felt a sense of glee as if a prank had been successful, darting erratically high and low in the air.

If she was being used, so be it.

As long as it was good for Queen Qianqian, she didn't mind being used a little!

At the entrance of the Land of Nightmare.

Seeing Yousi return with a heap of items, Mi Xi opened her eyes wide in surprise.

"Yousi? What brings you here?"

Yousi puffed up with pride, tossing several white socks into Mi Xi's hands.

"I've brought gifts from Lord Demon King for Her Majesty the Queen! Mi Xi, come help me carry some!"

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