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It is both the art of creation and the art of destruction.

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Allen and Joe quickly cleaned up the broken pieces of the stool and light bulb, and had Sue help replace the light bulb with a new one. Not long after the bar was lit again, Arthur, who had gone into town to pick up goods, returned in a beat-up pickup truck. My first impression of Arthur was, well, this guy really does look like a rock singer, regardless of his clothes, behavior, or speech.

After learning what had just happened, Arthur became extremely curious about Su Shi, and offered to pour her a beer, asking her about ninjutsu.

Sue was an easy person to get along with, and with Arthur's computer skills providing a lot of help, the two got along well. Sue even showed off a little bit of her remaining chakra, and then... Arthur started to speak well of Sue and persuade Allen to sell the bar to him.

It must be said that, if we set aside prejudice, Arthur is actually the kind of person who is warm-hearted, proactive, and willing to go to great lengths for his friends.

In the story, Arthur found out some things about the Yellow-Eyed Demon and Sam, and risked his life to warn Dean, and then... he was killed.

This guy went to heaven after he died.

A few hours later, two cars stopped in front of the bar. The Wen brothers got out of a Bumblebee sports car, with Dean muttering that it wasn't as comfortable to drive as his own 'Black Beauty'. In the other black Ford Mustang, Olivia and Anna got out, and then... someone that Su didn't expect also got out of the car.

One of the sources of dark magic that prevents spellcasting, the dark witch Hypatia, has also come along.

Hypatia didn't say she was coming when the shadow clones she was with disappeared.

With so many people suddenly arriving, Allen, Joe, and Arthur naturally put down what they were doing and looked over. Su introduced the two groups to each other.

The Wen brothers and Olivia were surprised to find that Allen and his friends ran a Witcher's Bar, and that Allen was a retired exorcist who even knew the Wen brothers' father.

Allen and the others were surprised by the diverse 'people' around Su.

The Winston brothers are witchers, Olivia is an assassin, Anna is a vampire, and there's also a dark witch who's cursed to be unable to cast spells and has lived for eight hundred years? She's even one of the sources of dark witch magic?

Witcher, assassin, vampire, dark witch—these seemingly unrelated individuals, who should even be enemies and preoccupied with hunting each other, are actually able to coexist peacefully and surround Su, a ninja with 'ninjutsu'!

If Allen hadn't confirmed Su's identity with the Wen brothers, and if Su hadn't saved them and dealt with the demon, he would never have allowed Anna, the vampire, into the bar. But now... the once quiet bar has suddenly become lively, with a group of people sitting together drinking and talking about the attack by the demon and the Shadow Demon King, and about Su's desire to buy the restaurant and renovate it.

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P.S.: It's almost 12 words already! Hmm, it'll be available for purchase soon. Unfortunately, I don't have many drafts saved up, so I need to hurry up and update my old book, Dimensional Street, and finish it as soon as possible.

Chapter 61 Solo Travel? Traveling with Companions? Joe, the Runaway!

In the early morning, Su pushed open the door of the bar, and a breath of fresh air greeted him. The golden sunlight warmed his face, and he couldn't help but stretch his arms and back.

"Did you sleep well last night?"

Joe's voice came from the side.

Su turned to look at Qiao, who was bare-faced but youthful and beautiful, and shook her head with a smile. Although the accommodations last night were indeed a bit poor, a dog doesn't mind a poor home... Pshaw, Su meant that the shabby conditions were only temporary. Last night, Allen had already sold the bar to him, and Su even transferred the money on the spot, so that Allen wouldn't regret it after waking up and sobering up.

“I’ve contacted the designer, and they should be here by noon. We agreed on the renovation costs last night, and I’ll have Olivia and Anna stay behind to keep an eye on things, just in case.”

The demon lady Mag suddenly went missing, and it's hard to guarantee that the yellow-eyed demon or her brother won't find their way here. Olivia and Anna staying behind can be of some use.

As for Hypatia, she planned to leave after talking with Sue last night.

Her purpose was simply to ascertain whether the Su family harbored any ill intentions, how much they knew about her affairs, and whether it was possible to help her fulfill her long-cherished wish. After the Su family made it clear that they had no interest in helping her resurrect her brother Theafilo for the time being, she naturally wouldn't stay and waste her time.

The Wen brothers will leave with her, take a flight back to Indianapolis, and continue their journey to find their father by exorcising demons in their Antelope 'Black Beauty', while also finding a place to park Olivia's Ford Explorer.

"Are you going?"

Qiao understood the meaning behind Su's words.

Su nodded and said, "I'm going to Colorado to find someone. If all goes well, I should be back before the bar renovations are finished."

The person he was looking for was named Akins, an old witcher who was practically John's mentor, the father of the Winston brothers. Akins had taught John a lot about witch hunting, but they later fell out. Akins then lived alone in a canyon in Colorado, focusing on how to hunt witches, especially... vampires!

Sue wanted to find him not to see the vampires in Supernatural, but because the Colt gun was in his possession.

In the story, the old witcher was targeted by his vampire enemies and killed. After that, the Colt gun also fell into the hands of the vampires. The Winston brothers and their father John used 'dead blood' to outwit a group of vampires and finally obtained the Colt gun. They fired the first shot after obtaining it, killing the male leader of the vampire group.

After a quick breakfast, Arthur drove the Wen brothers and Hypatia into the city. Then, Sue took the prepared map, got on his Bumblebee, and left the bar.

Driving alone.

This is the first time since I transmigrated to this world. I must say, it feels quite magical. Although I have no one to accompany me, speeding along the wide highway really gives me a feeling of "let's live freely and unrestrained in this mortal world, galloping on horseback and sharing the prosperity of the world."

This trip will take us across Iowa and Nebraska. Sue is unfamiliar with these two states, but it is precisely because of this unfamiliarity that he is full of anticipation.

More than an hour later.

Mr. Su parked his car at a roadside gas station to refuel and check if he had taken the right route. As soon as he got out of the car, he heard a sound coming from the trunk.

"Bang bang bang."

"Bang bang bang."

"Hey...hey...can you hear me?"

That sounds like Joe's voice?

The trunk... Qiao... Su suddenly realized a possibility: Qiao ran away from home!

Do not doubt it, this is indeed something Qiao would do. In the TV series, she ran away from home twice.

She had always wanted to be a witcher, but Allen stopped her. In the TV series, she couldn't resist running away from home after meeting the Wen brothers. Now, she has not only met the Wen brothers, but also her own group, which will definitely make Qiao Yueyue's impulse to try even more irresistible.

Opening the trunk, sure enough... Qiao, covered in sweat and with disheveled hair, was curled up inside.

Two minutes later, Joe climbed out of the trunk, fixing his hair and explaining somewhat awkwardly, "That's how it is. I just wanted to go out and broaden my horizons. You're so capable, Allen won't worry about my safety with you. Besides, you don't know the way and you didn't bring a driver, so I can take care of everything!"

What could Su say?

He could only call Ellen first to tell her that Joe was with him, and then let Joe answer the phone to listen to the "education on love" while he went to fill up the gas tank and bought a few bottles of water.

Upon returning, Qiao returned the phone to Su with some resentment.

"You came out without bringing anything? Heh, you really trust me." Su Shi looked at Qiao Yi, who was traveling so lightly, and didn't know what to say.

On the one hand, he regretted that his solo trip ended so soon after it began, and on the other hand, he was looking forward to traveling with Joe.

She ran away from home penniless, wanting to be my guide and driver. Spending some money on her isn't unreasonable, is it?

Chapter 62 It's still better to travel together!

Joe's driving skills are beyond question; she drove the Bumblebee both fast and steadily.

This was her first time running away from home and escaping her mother's control, which made her very excited. Her face was full of excitement and anticipation, and her little mouth kept chattering. One minute she would ask who Su was looking for, and the next she would ask about Su's ninjutsu. After a few minutes of quiet, she would ask again with anticipation if she would encounter any supernatural events.

Who said that men and women working together makes the work easier?

It's not tiring, but it's so noisy!

Who said that beautiful women always bring joy?

It was enjoyable, but... well, there's no point in criticizing that.

Although Qiao was a little too excited and talked a bit too much, Su was in a good mood, especially when they stopped to shop together during the trip, she was in a very pleasant mood.

Joe's reaction was exactly how a girl her age should react.

Olivia wasn't very interested in the shopping and dressing up things that young girls do. Anna was an old vampire, and the future Gossip Girl Serena was an expert in this area. When she took them shopping, she was just an emotionless payment machine. Although she spent a lot of money and gained a lot of points, she didn't feel the satisfaction and vanity of a tycoon spending money like water.

Qiao is different. She is not a vain or materialistic girl, but she still likes pretty clothes, designer bags, and sparkly accessories. However, she doesn't pursue these things excessively; it's just the normal girlish love of beauty.

She would be eager to buy any pretty clothes she liked, and after trying them on, she would ask Su Shi if they looked good. If Su Shi seriously said they looked good, her face would light up with a happy smile. If Su Shi was perfunctory, she would decide whether to buy them or not based on her own judgment. Even if Su Shi wanted to buy them, she would object.

The reason is that it doesn't look good!

She did spend a lot of money and bought a lot of things, but Qiao had her own ideas and opinions. She would buy what she liked, and she wouldn't waste money on things she didn't like, no matter how cheap they were.

Perhaps because she rarely encountered people her own age at the Witcher's Bar with her mother, or perhaps because of Sue's charm and their experience fighting the Shadow Demon King together that night, Joe had a vague fondness for Sue, so at first she didn't actually want Sue to spend money on her.

Would the Su family agree to this?

Give examples and explain the reasoning.

Ultimately, Joe accepted that this was a perk of temporarily replacing Olivia's driver, and that she had to accept it!

a few days later.

Manning, Colorado.

A bar called "Gift" shone with neon lights in the night. Joe found an empty space among the various cars parked nearby and, with his seasoned experience that proved most male drivers wrong, parked his car perfectly in one go. (I'm one of those male drivers who got slapped in the face; parking is the most troublesome thing about driving.)

Turn off the engine and get out of the car.

Qiao changed into the high heels she had prepared and said to Su with a smile, "You know what? I've never worn high heels in a bar before."

"Your mom won't allow it!"

"Even if I live in a bar, in my own home."

Su laughed and shrugged, teasingly saying, "You've not only never worn high heels in bars, but you probably never wear them in everyday life either, right?"

For Joe, who aspires to become a Witcher, high heels are shoes that restrict movement, something she's almost never worn. She bought these high heels because, well, what girl doesn't like high heels? Even if she doesn't have the chance to wear them in the future, just looking at them occasionally and trying them on can satisfy a normal girl's craving.

Qiao linked arms with Su and walked towards the bar, asking curiously as they went, "Why did you suddenly decide to go to a bar today? We've passed so many bars and nightclubs along the way, but you didn't seem interested at all?"

"You forgot, I'm here to find someone."

"Is the person you're looking for someone who owns a bar?"

"..."

Is this what empiricism is? Just because your family owns a bar doesn't mean everyone owns a bar.

Upon entering the bar, one is greeted by blaring music and a bustling atmosphere.

When Sue and Joe entered, they attracted a lot of attention. An Asian woman and a blonde beauty—such a combination was rare in a small rural town like Manning.

"A glass of whiskey."

"A bottle of beer."

Su and Qiao sat down at the bar. Su heard Qiao casually order a beer. Su waved to the proprietress behind the counter and said with a smile, "Change the beer to juice. Don't drink and drive. Driving recklessly will bring tears to your loved ones' eyes."

“Few young people are as self-disciplined as you,” the proprietress said with a smile, bringing over a glass of whiskey and a glass of juice.

Su shrugged: "I wasn't the one driving, and I wasn't the one who didn't drink either."

The proprietress couldn't help but chuckle at Qiao's eye-rolling gesture and asked with interest, "Where are you from? It's rare to see young people like you in a small place like ours."