After Shen Qingtang and Pei Nian'an established themselves in the modern world, they immediately started a "big shopping spree." She took out several gold bars and jade of excellent quality from her spatial storage.

They were sent to the largest auction house in the area. When the auctioneer saw the jewels, his eyes widened: "Madam, the quality of your collection is top-notch, especially this imperial green jadeite, which could fetch at least eight figures on the market!"

Ultimately, Shen Qingtang easily exchanged these "ancient assets" for a large sum of modern currency.

After receiving the money, Shen Qingtang immediately ordered takeout for Pei Nian'an, including Want Want milk, fried chicken, hamburgers, and dry pot shrimp, which he had never tried before.

Looking at the steaming food on the table, Pei Nian'an's eyes widened. She carefully picked up a fried chicken wing, took a bite, and was immediately captivated by the crispy skin and tender meat. She ate it with great relish.

Shen Qingtang sat to the side, looking at his oily face, and couldn't help but smile as she handed him a tissue: "Eat slowly, no one will take it from you."

Once Pei Nian'an had eaten and drunk her fill, her previous fear of the modern world had completely vanished.

He held the half-empty carton of Want Want milk, leaned against Shen Qingtang, and whispered, "Auntie, everything here is so delicious. As long as I can be with you, I'm not afraid at all."

Over the next few days, Shen Qingtang took Pei Nian'an to various shopping malls and supermarkets, buying potato chips, chocolates, and jelly in the snack section, soft towels and lightweight clothing in the daily necessities section, as well as various modern kitchen utensils and medicines. She bought everything that could be used.

Finally, she stuffed everything into the space. Pei Nian'an followed beside her like a curious child, pointing at the automatic door and asking, "How can it open by itself?" and holding onto the cutely packaged candy, reluctant to put it down. She chattered away the whole time, full of wonder.

Meanwhile, in the ancient exile procession, Pei Wuwang panicked completely after discovering that Shen Qingtang and Pei Nian'an had suddenly disappeared.

He searched frantically around the area, looking everywhere—the woods, the inn, even the county town where they had stayed before—but he couldn't find a trace of the two of them.

Pei Wuwang stood in the empty woods, a sharp pain shooting through his chest, and a mouthful of blood gushed out, staining the grass in front of him red.

He leaned against the tree trunk, his eyes bloodshot. He didn't even know where Shen Qingtang had gone, or whether she was alive or dead.

Seeing Pei Wuwang's state, Madam Pei not only failed to comfort him but also mocked him, saying, "I knew Shen Qingtang was no good. Now look what's happened! Not only did she run away, but she also took Nian'an with her! She probably sold Nian'an for money and ran away herself!"

Seeing this, Su Lingyu was secretly delighted, thinking this was a good opportunity to seduce Pei Wuwang. She secretly added a "love potion" to Pei Wuwang's tea.

She placed the bowl in front of him, feigning a gentle demeanor: "Young Master Shen, don't be too sad. Have some water and rest. Nian'an might just have gone somewhere else with Shen Qingtang and will be back in a few days."

Pei Wuwang looked at her fake smile and smelled the strange taste in the tea; his eyes instantly turned cold.

He raised his hand and slapped Su Lingyu across the face.

The force was so great that it knocked her to the ground, blood streaming from the corner of her mouth, and it looked like several of her ribs were broken. "Get out!"

Pei Wuwang's voice was chillingly cold, "Don't contaminate my things with your filth. If you dare to have any more wicked thoughts, I'll cripple you!"

Su Lingyu lay on the ground, tears streaming down her face from the pain. She was filled with anger and resentment, but dared not approach Pei Wuwang even a step further.

Seeing this, Old Master Su quickly stepped forward to help Su Lingyu up, and angrily said to Pei Wuwang, "Even if Lingyu is wrong, you shouldn't have hit her so hard! You are simply too vicious!"