I don't talk about love with my Martial Sister

Chapter 57

In the Netherworld, at the Ghost King's Door.

Standing again in front of the residence where she had once stayed, Shang Can couldn't help but feel as if she had returned to another world.

Since she had walked out of this door last time, she had spent an extremely long day. She hoped that today wouldn't repeat that experience.

However, her purpose for coming here today, as well as her companions, were different from before, so the outcome should be vastly different as well.

Shang Can glanced at Yun Duan, who stood silently beside her, and tentatively raised her hand to knock on the door. Soon, she heard a familiar voice coming from inside, devoid of any tension: "Come in."

The two pushed the door open and entered side by side, seeing the person they were looking for casually reclining in a chair in the courtyard, dressed in a loose robe as always. Her posture was relaxed, but the burn scars on her face were grotesque, making one's heart tremble at the sight.

"Rare visitors." Nan Shuang closed the book she was reading and lazily glanced at the two, "Would you like some tea? The regular kind."

"... No need."

Though she hadn't actually consumed any poison here, the memory lingered in Shang Can's mind, causing her to refuse Nan Shuang's offer. She examined Nan Shuang's face closely and hesitantly asked, "What happened to your face?"

"Oh, why are you asking me?" Nan Shuang feigned surprise, "Didn't your heavenly fire burn me?"

Shang Can waved her hand, puzzled: "What I mean is, even if the heavenly fire did injure you back then, as a ghost clan member, shouldn't you have some way to recover your appearance?"

"Perhaps,"

Nan Shuang shrugged, appearing uninterested. "But I'm quite weak right now and don't want to waste my spiritual energy on such matters."

"After all, it's a critical moment." As she spoke, she gestured toward the door, and Shang Can vaguely sensed some unfriendly hostility outside. "Since I got injured, quite a few ghost clan members have been eyeing this place, thinking about taking my place."

"So even if you disapprove, I truly don't have the energy to fix my face right now. Sorry about that." Nan Shuang apologized half-heartedly and added, "I had three fights just yesterday."

"To be honest, your visit today might actually help me out. As long as you're here, those ghost clan members outside won't dare to come knocking."

Seeing her act as if they were there to protect her, Shang Can felt a mix of amusement and exasperation. Turning her head, she noticed Yun Duan quietly stroking the hilt of her Wuyou sword and decided to get to the point.

"We're here today to ask you about Qin Yi."

Nan Shuang nodded knowingly, and Shang Can pressed further, "Where is Qin Yi now?"

"Don't know."

Her reply was brisk and to the point, and Nan Shuang innocently spread her hands, "She might still be lurking in the ghost realm, or she may have already left. Sorry, I haven't had the energy to look out for her these past few days — I'm being honest here. Can you ask your companion, Yun Zhong Jun, to put away her sword for now?"

It felt like a scene from an interrogation, with Nan Shuang playing the role of the bad cop while acting innocent. Shang Can glanced at Yun Duan, who had been visibly in a bad mood since entering the Ghost King's residence, openly displaying her hostility toward Nan Shuang. When Shang Can looked over, Yun Duan was silent for a moment before speaking, "She's deceived us once before; it's hard to guarantee she won't deceive us a second time."