It's a hell game, who can still be a human being?

Chapter 629 President Liu is too good at this.
"Little blanket, make it bigger."

When the Smurfs saw them coming, they patted the magic carpet.

The magic carpet shook twice and then grew to the size of a whole rug.

"This minotaur needs to lose weight."

The Smurf glanced at Niu Daji and complained.

"Then I might as well just let it run around below."

Liu Zheng laughed.

"what?"

Niu Daji's face immediately turned sour.

Although it can endure hardship, being able to endure hardship doesn't mean it has to suffer.

Mountain roads are not flat ground. Even a meniscus made of titanium alloy wouldn't be able to withstand the load of a car with its current size running on them.

"Just kidding. If you really ran, you wouldn't be able to keep up, and I'd have to come back to pick you up."

Liu Zheng laughed.

"Yes, yes, the boss knows me best. I'm a slow runner."

Niu Daji breathed a sigh of relief and quickly echoed.

"Haha, this is really interesting. Come on up."

The Smurf gave a shout and then stepped onto the magic carpet first.

4399, Liu Zheng, Dr. Nile, and others lined up to follow, but when it was the panda's turn, the magic carpet dodged to the side, causing it to miss its step.

"What does this mean? Is it targeting me?"

The panda was unhappy.

"Little Blanket thinks you're too heavy."

"That's what the Smurf said."

At this time, the panda had reverted to its original form. It was an ancient mythical beast, and it had undergone a period of bone and joint strengthening since childhood. Although it did not look as big as the current Niu Daji, its weight was no less than that of Niu Daji.

"I'm a nobody, it despises me!"

The panda turned around and complained.

"Don't you know how to fly on clouds? Why don't you fly behind the magic carpet? When we get back to the city, you can eat whatever you want, and we'll give you a good boost."

Liu Zheng reassured her.

"Then it can't ride the magic carpet. If I fly in the sky, it has to run on the ground!"

The panda persisted.

It's not scarcity that's the problem, but inequality. Both it and this fat ox are subordinates, so why does the fat ox ride a magic carpet while I have to ride a cloud?
"Alright. I think you shouldn't fly either. Let's run together and see who gets left behind."

Niu Daji provoked him.

"Bullshit, I can fly, why should I run with you? I think you shouldn't even bother running, with your round, ball-like shape, you'd roll faster than you run."

The panda retorted.

"Who are you calling a ball? If you're so tough, don't use magic. Let's have a real fight, fist to fist, and whoever wins gets to decide!"

Niu Daji was furious.

It has an ancestral armor protecting it, so in a pure hand-to-hand combat, it's really not afraid of pandas.

"Shut up, since when did it become your place to make the decisions?"

Liu Zheng glared at them.

Even if the panda agreed to run with Niu Daji, it wouldn't matter, because there was an even heavier stone spirit lady.

Although Shi Tiantian could probably burrow underground faster than fly, she definitely couldn't do that.

People travel thousands of miles to help you, and you're flying in the sky while they chase you on the ground. If word gets out, what will become of his reputation as a succubus in the metropolis?
But it was impossible to politely decline the Smurfs' help; walking to the destination would take forever.

The only option now is to persuade Magic Carpet.

"Brother Jie, if it can't be carried, then forget it, we'll think of another way."

Liu Zheng said to the Smurf.

“It can definitely carry it. But Little Blanket is older than my grandfather and has watched me grow up. If it doesn’t want to, I can’t force it to do it. Sorry, little brother.”

The Smurf was a little embarrassed.

"It's alright, it's alright. Respecting the elderly and caring for the young is a virtue."

He said quickly.

Once it's confirmed that it's not a matter of ability, things become much easier; attitudes can be changed.

"You probably don't take good care of your carpets, do you?"

Liu Zheng glanced at the magic carpet and found that it was not only dark in color, but also had frayed edges in many places.

"Oh? Not really. It cleans itself on its own, and we also take it to the craftsman for maintenance regularly."

The Smurf explained.

"How can self-cleaning compare to professional cleaning? A craftsman's maintenance is like treating a patient, which is not the same as maintenance."

"Look at the colors of this carpet's pattern. Some are dull, some are faded, just like freckles or vitiligo on a person. And look at these frayed edges. Men have to trim their beards regularly."

"Tell me, sigh~"

He didn't criticize anyone, but simply sighed, leaving everything unsaid.

"Well, Little Blanket isn't a living being, so we didn't think too much about it."

"I'm a little embarrassed," the Smurf said.

"It's alright, it's alright, we can leave this to the professionals. I happen to know someone from the Weaving Spider Clan, and I also have a friend who works as a cleaner. We'll give your carpet a thorough cleaning first, then take it to the Spider Cave for a proper makeover, and maybe even get it a new, fashionable pattern."

Liu Zheng said, taking full responsibility.

"This"

Before the Smurf could speak, the magic carpet flew directly to Liu Zheng's feet and rubbed its edge against his leg, looking quite obsequious.

"Then I'll have to trouble you, young man."

What can the Smurfs say when their own magic carpet is in such a state?

After successfully persuading them with a major maintenance service, the group rode the magic carpet and flew into the sky.

"boom!"

The Smurf pulled out his starting pistol and fired a shot into the air.

A giant, glowing hand appeared above everyone's heads, with a vertical eye in its palm.

"This is the symbol of our Department of Religion and Mystic Affairs. Show it to those who are blind to its true nature."

The Smurf explained.

"Domineering!"

Liu Zheng gave a thumbs up.

"So-so, not as domineering as their border control agency. Everyone knows that in the entire metropolis, those who manage money and keys are the ones you can't mess with."

The Smurf said, half-jokingly.

"Don't listen to his nonsense. No matter which department it is, they are all part of the city hall. There is no distinction between high and low status."

4399 said seriously.

"It seems that what Brother Jie said was true."

Liu Zheng laughed.

Generally, only those who enjoy privileges can treat themselves the same as others, and everyone is equal.

4399 glanced at him sideways but did not respond.

Perhaps out of fear of the symbols of religion and mystery, they did not encounter any obstacles along the way.

"Brother Jie, stop for a second!"

After flying for more than an hour, Liu Zheng suddenly shouted.

"Little Blanket, stop."

The Smurf patted the magic carpet, and the magic carpet immediately came to a screeching halt.

Contrary to expectations, the crowd moved with the ease of stopping to admire the scenery during a walk.

"Gui Tan's sudden braking without inertia is truly amazing."

Liu Zheng sincerely praised him.

"That's right. Even our section chief often requests to ride on my magic carpet when he goes out."

"I'm so proud of myself," the Smurf said.

"awesome."

As he spoke, he looked down at his finger, which was pointing straight down.

"Brother Jie, please have your VIP blanket land."

He said.

"it is good."

This time, without the Smurfs' commands, the magic carpet descended quickly on its own.

Soon, the group landed on a hilltop.

The hilltop was bare; there wasn't a single tree, not even a blade of grass.

Is this the place?

"The Smurf asked."

"Yes, this is it."

Liu Zheng looked at his finger, the fingertip pointing directly at the ground.

"Alright, then we'll be going now," the Smurf nodded.

Although he registered his public travel expenses, he couldn't stay outside for too long.

"Thank you for your help, brothers."

Liu Zheng watched the two of them leave on the magic carpet.

"We've finally arrived."

he sighed.

This trip into the mountains was full of ups and downs and unexpected situations. Before we even reached our destination, we had lost more than half of our manpower, and those who remained were all injured.

Fortunately, the result was good; a rough calculation showed that it actually saved several hours compared to the planned time.

"My dear Miss Sweetie, do you have any experience in blasting mountains?"

Liu Zheng asked.

“Dear human sir, I have no experience in this area, but I can roughly judge whether your explosives are powerful enough.”

Shi Tiantian replied.

If Liu Zheng's bomb is too powerful, it will make Liu Zheng restrain himself.

After all, protecting the environment of the Ten Thousand Mountains is the duty of the Stone Spirit Clan.

"That's great! Miss Sweetie, is this enough?"

Liu Zheng took out three nitrous oxide bombs.

Name: Laughing Gas Bomb (Disposable)

Type: Item

Quality: Excellent

"Effect: Causes a violent explosion within three seconds of being thrown, with the timing being random. If the player does not make the same facial expression as the bomb when throwing it, the explosion effect will instead produce laughing gas."

"Note: Always throw bombs with a smile. Look at me, how happy I am! Holy crap, who replaced my riot shield with an acrylic sheet?!"

"Can it be taken out of the instance: Yes"

“Dear human, although this mountain is not a mine, you are underestimating us by thinking you can blow it up.”

Shi Tiantian said with a bit of a laugh.

"Haha, I was just asking casually."

Liu Zheng smiled too.

These three nitrous oxide bombs were mainly intended for blowing up lottery shops; using them to blow up a mountain would be a very stretch.

"What if we add this to this?"

He also revealed the dumpling's mark.

"It's still not enough."

After thinking about it carefully, Shi Tiantian said.

Although this unnamed mountain is not large, it is still thousands of meters high and weighs over hundreds of billions of tons.

"Then it seems I'll have to trouble Miss Sweetie to help me find the mountain kernel."

Liu Zheng said.

"It's no trouble at all, I'd be happy to help you."

Shi Tiantian smiled sweetly, a smile that gave everyone except Liu Zheng goosebumps.

"However, I need to ascertain the situation of this mountain first. If this mountain is located on the root of the Ten Thousand Mountains, then I will report to my mother for handling."

She said.

What is an aerial root?

Liu Zheng asked.

"Generally speaking, mountain ranges are described as dragon veins, but the Ten Thousand Mountains are more like a giant tree growing upside down than a dragon, and the peaks are its exposed roots. The peaks that would damage the Ten Thousand Mountains' energy veins after being blown up are the energy roots."

Shi Tiantian explained.

"I see. So if it's a qi meridian, does that mean it can't be exploded?"

"It's not that it's completely impossible to destroy. After all, it's not uncommon for powerful demon kings to shatter their energy roots during battles. Our Stone Spirit clan has the ability to reshape mountains, and we will rebuild the energy roots afterward. Of course, the price will definitely not be a miniature Arkenstone."

Shi Tiantian said frankly.

"Understood. But if it costs more, could you blow up the mountain first, and I'll pay for it later?"

he asked.

“If it were someone else, I definitely wouldn’t agree, but of course there’s no problem with you.”

Shi Tiantian readily agreed.

“If you break your promise, I will find you at all costs, bury you in the core of the mountain, and rebuild this mountain by myself, no matter if it takes a thousand years or ten thousand years.”

It said with a smile.

"The love of immortals is truly a lot of pressure."

The fourth brother couldn't help but whisper in Bai San's ear.

Although his lifespan is much longer than that of humans, it is still far inferior to that of the Stone Spirit, a true long-lived species that can rival the dragon race in lifespan.

"Isn't the love from the Stone Spirit Clan as vast as a mountain?"

Bai San, the straight man, said.

"Cough cough!"

Liu Zheng glared at the two of them.

At her age, she's still whispering in someone's ear like a little girl. How disgusting!

"Then I'll leave it to you, Miss Sweetie."

After seeing the two obediently shut up, he said to Shi Tiantian.

"Yes, dear human."

Shi Tiantian walked to an open space some distance away from them, then lowered her arms and stuck them into the soil.

A dozen minutes later, it pulled out its arms.

“You are very lucky, dear human. This mountain is not a vital source, and there are hardly any living creatures on it, so I don’t need to drive it away.”

"That's what Shi Tiantian said."

"That would be great."

he said happily.

We no longer need to ask the Stone Spirit Clan to reshape the mountain, saving a considerable sum of money.

"Wouldn't Mr. Human be willing to give me a medium-sized Arkansas gem?"

Shi Tiantian seemed a little aggrieved.

"Of course not. But what I gave you to reshape the mountain was a transaction. I would rather give it to you cleanly and purely, my dear Miss Stone Spirit."

Liu Zheng replied almost subconsciously.

"Hehe, I knew Mr. Human was the best~"

Shi Tiantian ran over and gave him a big hug, breaking a few of his ribs in the process.

"Wow, Mr. Liu is really good at this!"

Even the fourth brother, a seasoned expert at kicking, was shocked.

"Yes, if I had Mr. Liu's skills, I wouldn't have had to chase after my wife for so many years."

Bai San was also very impressed.

"Are all scoundrels always so eloquent?"

The panda poked Niu Daji.

"What do you mean by sweet talk? This is just flattery, you illiterate. And how many times have I told you? Either call me 'boss' or 'leader.' If you disrespect the boss again, I'll dump all my straw into your mouth."

Niu Daji threatened.

Yaksha didn't join the discussion, but he did show a thoughtful expression.

Only the Nile doctor remained unmoved, his scimitar poised to strike.

"Ahem, Miss Sweetie, in that case, let's begin."

Seemingly sensing the murderous intent, Liu Zheng coughed and said.

"Ok."

Shi Tiantian took several skulls off her body and threw them on the ground.

"Hehehe~"

The skull let out a strange laugh before sinking into the ground.

"Um, Miss Sweetie, are you alright?"

He asked cautiously.

Milky white blood was continuously flowing from the spot where the skull had been removed from Shi Tiantian's body.

"I'm fine, I feel quite comfortable."

Shi Tiantian spoke in an indifferent tone.

".OK."

I almost forgot, it's a trauma enthusiast.

"Found it, just dig down from here."

Another half hour passed, and Shi Tiantian said.

(End of this chapter)