Chapter 287: Tsk, Troublesome Machine

The wind howled in the ears.

The snow fluttered and swirled.

Transcendents and ordinary people walked the streets together, the atmosphere harmonious as they discussed the bitter cold of midwinter.

Last winter.

Xu Xi had gone out with the Witch.

Everything had been smooth and unimpeded; they finished purchasing all their items in a very short amount of time.

But this year was different. Xu Xi had more girls by his side, each with an extraordinary temperament; just standing there, they formed a beautiful scenery.

Vaguely.

Xu Xi felt strange looks from passersby.

And heard certain words.

"Scumbag," "Player," "Jealous."

Xu Xi wanted to say something, but after thinking it over, he decided against it, instead using subtle magical tricks to divert the pedestrians' attention.

"Brother, where are we going next?"

"Hmm, let's go to the furniture market first."

After casting his magic, Xu Xi glanced at the bustling street and decided to purchase new furniture first.

The falling snow was like goose feathers.

It drifted onto his head and palms, enveloping Xu Xi's figure and creating a hazy silhouette as he moved forward.

What seemed like a normal walk was actually protected by an invisible Supreme power.

Cultivation, Magic, Martial Arts, Technology.

A colossal will clashed in the high heavens, its thoughts sweeping over Yanshan City, rapidly detecting and clearing all dangerous factors while giving the Earth's Consciousness a warning.

Telling Earth to be sensible and let less snow fall within the area of Yanshan City.

The Planetary Consciousness trembled in fear.

It urgently reduced the amount of snowfall.

"Strange, is it an illusion? Why does it feel like the snow suddenly got much lighter?" Xu Xi looked up suspiciously toward the azure sky.

Whatever.

It was just a small matter.

No need to care too much.

"Let me think, it's time to replace the desk and chair in the study; the original ones were a bit small."

"The sofa in the living room is also a bit worn out."

"And the light fixtures in Mo Li's room, the nightstand in Klisa's room, and the display shelf in Yingxue's room."

"I almost forgot, Ele just moved in, she also needs some suitable furniture."

Xu Xi led the girls into Yanshan City's large furniture market, his gaze scanning the numerous pieces of furniture as he pondered what style to buy.

The Witch's abilities were as excellent as ever.

The Mech-Servant was also worthy of her background as a Domestic Intelligence Machine.

While Xu Xi was hesitating.

They could always offer reasonable suggestions, informing Xu Xi on what he could purchase.

Eyes of mixed black, gold, and red.

Clear eyes of silver and blue.

The owners of these eyes stood on either side of Xu Xi, one to the left and one to the right.

Their gazes were calm, yet they seemed to pass through Xu Xi's body, clashing on an invisible level as they asserted their respective wills.

"Mentor often stays up late and his body lacks rest. This set of desk and chair carved from the Trunk of the Tree of Life is perfectly suited for Mentor's use."

Klisa spoke.

A few strands of grayish-silver hair fell from her forehead, swaying at the tip of her petite nose.

"I disagree."

Ele voiced her opposition.

"Master has already ascended to godhood. A so-called Trunk of the Tree of Life cannot provide a proper resting effect at all."

"I recommend this set. It utilizes ergonomics and can provide Master with a certain level of comfort."

The Mech-Servant's tone was incredibly flat.

But for some reason, Xu Xi felt the temperature of the scene fluctuate between burning hot and freezing cold.

"Objection…"

"Vetoed…"

"Opposed…"

"Correction…"

Under Xu Xi's watchful gaze, the Mech-Servant and the Witch engaged in a friendly exchange—serious and rigorous—constantly pointing out the flaws in the furniture the other had selected.

The Commandery Princess looked like she wanted to join in.

But after watching for a while.

She ultimately decided to abandon the idea.

His sister, on the other hand, claimed she was tired from walking and hugged Xu Xi's arm, leaning against him for support.

Finally.

It was Xu Xi who spoke up to interrupt this meaningless debate.

"Klisa, Ele, you don't need to be so serious."

"I just wanted to take the opportunity of the New Year to replace some old furniture; they don't need to be that functional."

Hearing Xu Xi's words.

The two girls finally stopped their comparison.

Each chose a set of furniture to bring back to the Courtyard for Xu Xi's use.

Just as Xu Xi was always thinking of how to provide for the Witch and the others, the girls were likewise thinking of him.

"Sir, what do you think of this barbecue grill?"

"Brother, what do you want Mo Li to give you?"

Whether hesitant.

Or serious.

After half an hour of careful selection, the furniture shopping came to an end.

*Beep*, Supernatural Card—

When paying, Xu Xi used the card gifted by the Supernatural Administration Bureau. He rarely needed to use money and only knew there were many zeros on it.

"The furniture is bought. Next, we need to get some food, daily necessities, and New Year decorations."

"Let's keep going, everyone."

Xu Xi left the furniture market and headed toward the large shopping mall in the city center.

The Witch followed quietly behind.

The Mech-Servant was right there with her.

Xu Moli and Wu Yingxue looked at each other, then back again, and finally shook their heads in silent agreement.

Forget it, forget it. Today is not the day to get involved.

"Strange, isn't there heating in the mall? Why do I feel it suddenly got cold?"

"Exactly, I thought it was just me. Turns out everyone feels it."

"Oh boy, this mall is really spooky!"

After entering the mall.

Xu Xi led the girls through different product sections; wherever they passed, the pedestrians all showed strange expressions.

They were constantly rummaging through and feeling their clothes, checking for any holes or leaks.

Invisibly.

A space was cleared within the crowded mall throngs.

Making it no longer crowded.

"A-Niu has already proposed and gotten engaged; he'll officially marry next spring."

"In that case… I can't just give food like before."

The mall's lighting was a cool tone—soft yet chilly—illuminating every product on the shelves, highlighting their unique textures and design details.

Xu Xi walked slowly.

Picking out items that could be used for an infant.

The loyal Mech-Servant spoke up again. She had scanned the entire mall and compiled a list:

"Master, I recommend you buy this."

"This, this, and this."

The Witch was unusually quiet.

Only because the Mech-Servant's efficiency was staggering; she had said the Witch's lines ahead of time, leaving the Witch with nothing to say.

Fortunately, the Witch was experienced and could still find some points to interject.

Troublesome Witch, Ele frowned.

Troublesome machine, Klisa frowned.

With the efficient help of the two girls, this shopping trip was faster than Xu Xi had expected.

"I didn't expect it to be so fast this year," Xu Xi said with some emotion. He had thought today's shopping trip would be full of twists and turns, but the result was quite the opposite.

Well then.

Now that the shopping was done.

Should they return to the Courtyard immediately?

Xu Xi hesitated, looking at the girls beside him. After a moment's thought, he decided to go home a bit later.

Among the four girls, except for Wu Yingxue, who was lively and active and ran out every day.

The other three.

Basically only stayed within the Courtyard.

Since they were rarely out, Xu Xi wanted the girls to experience a few more things.