"So that's how it is!"
Luo Yunshi brought food over to the group and said with a smile.
"You must all be hungry. We don't know when they'll be back. I can lend you some points, and you can buy something to eat here."
Shangguan Wen and the others were taken aback.
Shangguan Chaoyang's eyes lit up, and although he remained silent, his stomach grumbled.
The situation became awkward.
Shangguan Wen, Zhou Shuxue, and Li Mumu, the three adults, could endure it. However, they looked at the 12-year-old child beside them and felt a pang of despair.
Shangguan Wen hesitated for a moment before speaking first. "Miss Luo, we can't borrow points from you. Times are tough now, and we're not sure if we can pay them back."
He had many thoughts. His elder brother and the others were in danger and hungry, yet they still had to earn points. How could they, who had no abilities and were a burden, feel comfortable borrowing points to eat and drink here?
Luo Yunshi sighed inwardly at his words.
Suddenly, her eyes lit up again. She glanced at the prison uniforms they were wearing. "How about this? You can try to exchange your prison uniforms for points. I have some food that costs one point, but it doesn't have the special effects of the bento boxes."
"This... will that work?" Shangguan Wen and the others exchanged glances, their eyes filled with disbelief.
"Haha, I'm not sure either, but there's no harm in trying," Luo Yun said with a smile.
"Alright, Miss Luo is right. I'll go and try then." Shangguan Wen was the first to get up, took off his prison uniform, and walked towards the exchange machine wearing only his inner garment.
Those who hadn't made a purchase could stay in the fast-food restaurant for an hour. After leaving, they could still enter the store to exchange points. If they had points, they wouldn't be kicked out of the fast-food restaurant. If they didn't have points, they would be removed, but they would still be within the protected area.
Therefore, Luo Yunshi wasn't worried about Shangguan Wen not being able to exchange for points. She could ensure their safety.
Soon, Shangguan Wen returned empty-handed, a smile on his face.
Haha, it seemed the exchange was successful. Luo Yunshi thought to herself.
"Husband! Did you get it?" Zhou Shuxue asked with joy.
"Dad!" Shangguan Chaoyang stood up and called out excitedly.
Li Mumu's eyes also brightened.
"Yes, I did. I can't believe it actually exchanged for 3 points!" Shangguan Wen said, smiling as he ruffled Shangguan Chaoyang's hair.
"Haha, that's great."
Then, the other three also exchanged their prison uniforms for points.
Luo Yunshi smiled at this.
The group walked into the fast-food restaurant.
Luo Yunshi led them to the Jia Le Fu supermarket on the second floor and explained with a smile.
"The cheapest food here is only one point. You can take a look. The prices are displayed above."
The four of them saw shelves filled with food on the entire floor, much of it they had never seen before. They were both shocked and a little at a loss.
Shangguan Wen said sheepishly, "Miss Luo, we don't know much about these foods. Could you please recommend something for us?"
"Certainly. You have a total of 12 points. I recommend you buy these instant noodles, which are one point per bag. They are ready to eat after opening, and taste even better when soaked in hot water or cooked. Two bags are enough for an ordinary person. There are many flavors, so you can try them out," Luo Yunshi said, smiling and pointing to the instant noodle section.
"Thank you!" Shangguan Wen cupped his hands and bowed to Luo Yunshi.
"Thank you, Miss Luo!"
"Thank you, Sister Luo!"
Zhou Shuxue, Li Mumu, and Shangguan Chaoyang also expressed their gratitude.
Luo Yunshi waved her hand with a smile. "You're welcome, please don't be so polite."
The four bought instant noodles and walked downstairs with Luo Yunshi.
Luo Yunshi then boiled a large pot of water in the kitchen and got four sets of bowls and chopsticks for them from the kitchen.
Luo Yunshi never expected that she had always sold bento boxes with packaging, disposable chopsticks, and spoons from a replication machine. She never thought she would have to use ceramic bowls and chopsticks for customers.
When the water boiled, Luo Yunshi showed them how to make instant noodles. Everything was done, and they just had to wait for the noodles to cook and eat. Soon, the aroma of braised beef noodles spread throughout the air.
The four, already hungry, looked even more excited when they smelled the instant noodles. They exchanged glances, their hearts filled with anticipation.
Indeed, there was always a way out.
Once the noodles were cooked, they began to eat heartily.
...
On the official road.
Eight people in prison uniforms ran quickly, each carrying a bundle on their backs. From time to time, they had to kill zombies that appeared on the sides of the road.
"It's getting dark. Everyone be careful. Just hold on for another half an hour, and we'll be there," Shangguan He reminded them.
The group nodded. Hunger and exhaustion had left them with no energy to say much more.
...
After Shangguan Wen and the other three finished their instant noodles. They didn't need Luo Yunshi to wash the bowls and chopsticks; they would automatically return to their unused state. Seeing their tired faces, Luo Yunshi suggested they push the chairs together to rest. She herself sat at the bar and began to study the "Body Forging Art."
Darkness completely enveloped the sky. It was past seven in the evening when Shangguan He and his group finally returned.
Luo Yunshi saw them and put away her cultivation technique, walking forward with a smile. The eight of them were all carrying bundles. Although exhausted, they were not injured, which put her mind at ease.
The eight opened their bundles and lined up to exchange for points.
The items they brought out were truly a mixed bag. Teacups, candlesticks, abacuses, cleavers, pots and pans, ornaments, and more, which surprised Luo Yunshi.
"These items should be worth quite a few points," Luo Yunshi muttered to herself.
As expected, after exchanging their goods for points, everyone was overjoyed. Each of them bought a bento box, including Shangguan Wen and the other three.
Shangguan Wen and the others said they had already eaten, but Shangguan He still bought four more bento boxes.
"Second brother, your clothes...?" Shangguan He asked, his eyes full of confusion as he gestured towards their inner garments.
Shangguan Wen smiled upon hearing this. "Heh, elder brother, I didn't expect prison uniforms and snacks to be worth 3 points either. Miss Luo recommended that we buy very cheap food on the second floor!"
Everyone looked at Luo Yunshi in disbelief.
"Well, I didn't expect it either. Perhaps you can exchange for points to fill your stomachs first," Luo Yunshi explained with a smile.
"Heh, it's not Miss Luo's fault. You reminded us, it was just that we didn't think of it ourselves," Shangguan He said with a smile.
After eating a bento box, the group felt much of their fatigue relieved, and their abilities had also improved slightly. Shangguan Wen and the other two still hadn't activated their abilities.
"Your physiques are still a bit lacking, especially with the severe physical depletion over the past month. You'll be fine after eating a few more bento boxes," Luo Yunshi comforted them with a smile.
She then turned to Shangguan He, who was leading the group. "Uncle He! May I call you that?"
Shangguan He was taken aback for a moment, then burst into laughter. "Haha, Miss Luo, of course, you can."
Luo Yunshi nodded with a smile. "There's something I wanted to discuss with everyone."
"Oh? What is it?" Shangguan He asked curiously.