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

Chapter 640 The water and soil in the sewers are nourishing!
"Sunshine Pet Shop?"

After seeing the words clearly, Liu Zheng's expression changed.

"How did you all become like this?"

he asked subconsciously.

After all, they were sold as pets, so their original appearance was above average.

"Squeak!"

The rat-skin man excitedly rattled off a whole bunch of things, but Liu Zheng couldn't understand a single word.

Helpless, the rat-skinned man could only dance and gesticulate wildly at him before running away, leaving him and the other rat-skinned man staring at each other blankly.

Fortunately, the awkward atmosphere didn't last long, and the rat-skinned man who had run away returned with yet another rat-skinned man.

The newly arrived rat-skinned man walked up to Liu Zheng, pulled down his hood, and revealed a pale but beautiful face.

"You are... Oh, I remember now."

He quickly remembered that this was the little girl he had named Sniper Rifle.

"You ate some Okra, huh? You've grown so big all of a sudden."

Liu Zheng complained.

The sniper rifle is now at least 1.7 meters tall, and his pectoral muscles are quite exaggerated.

"After eating the flesh of a sewer creature, you mutated."

The sniper rifle spoke slowly and deliberately.

"Then why didn't you become like them?"

He pointed to the other two rat-skinned people and said.

"I am not, a pure human, probably."

"Sniper Rifle," he said after thinking for a moment.

"So, you've been hiding in the sewers all this time?"

Liu Zheng didn't delve into it further and then asked.

"Yes. Sometimes, we come up here and steal something."

The sniper rifle said frankly.

"I sent people to look for you, but we couldn't find you."

"I've found a place to hide."

"The sniper rifle," he said.

"Not bad. Since you've run into me again, consider yourself lucky. Now I'll give you three choices."

He raised three tentacles.

"First, let's forget each other in the world, live our own lives, and let fate decide our fates."

"Secondly, you will still stay in the sewers, but I will introduce you to the fisherman as his assistant. He is the agent of the sewers, and with him protecting you, your safety and food will be guaranteed."

"Third, I'll introduce you to jobs in the bathhouse area outside the city. Safety shouldn't be a problem, and living conditions will definitely be better than in the sewers."

Liu Zheng said.

Anyone with a sound mind would choose number three, but as for the Metropolitan Court, those who know, know.

"We want to stay in the sewers. The sewers can make us stronger."

Sure enough, the sniper rifle was the second one chosen.

"Okay, then wait for me to finish my business and then we'll go down together."

Liu Zheng wasn't too surprised by her choice.

The sewers are not places for humans in any sense, but as long as you don't consider yourself a human being, you have far more opportunities than in other places.

The fish in the river alone are an inexhaustible treasure trove.

Of course, the premise is that you don't get killed by the fish after you catch it.

"Perfect timing, you guys can help me move the boxes."

He gave the order as if it were perfectly natural.

The sniper silently picked up a stack of boxes, and the other two rat-skinned men saw this and also picked up a few boxes.

"Not bad, not bad, the water and soil in the sewers are good for people."

Liu Zheng exclaimed in admiration.

I remember when I first met these people, they were skin and bones, looking like they were about to die. But just a few days later, they were all strong and healthy.

As for the cost, at least it still retains its human form, and it even has two arms and two legs. Compared to it, the human content is not necessarily higher.

"Oh, three plump and juicy cans of meat, is this also a gift you're planning to give me?"

Upon seeing the three rat-skinned men enter, the box-weaving spider revealed a greedy glint in its eyes.

The rat-skinned man also sensed the threat and drew his weapon, entering a state of emergency.

The sniper rifle was positioned in front of his two companions, his body slightly bent forward, and he let out a threatening roar.

"Want to try some sewer specialties? You should have said so earlier. Come on, I'll take you down for a buffet in a bit. If you don't like it, I won't charge you extra."

Liu Zheng said calmly.

"Why go to a place like the sewers when there's something readily available?"

"The Box Spider said."

"Hmm, what do you think our relationship is?"

He paused for a moment and then asked in return.

"What did you say?"

The box spider couldn't keep up with his thought process.

“If we were friends, you wouldn’t make a joke like that. If we weren’t friends, you wouldn’t dare to make a joke like that.”

Liu Zheng explained patiently.

"So what kind of relationship do we have? More than acquaintances, but less than friends?"

he asked next.

"Or do you think I'm still the same person I was a few days ago, that you can be as emotionally unintelligent as you are, while I can only put up with it?"

Liu Zheng did not draw his sword, nor did he speak quickly, but the momentum he had built up was almost tangible, pressing down on the box of the Spider-Weaver.

This is an extraordinary world, a world that is both materialistic and idealistic.

Everything he has done will become food, nourishing his essence.

The essential confrontation is mysterious and profound, yet it is real, even more real than actual harm.

As one of the most outstanding extraordinary craftsmen in the metropolis, the Weaver Spiders possess inspiration far surpassing that of ordinary races, with the Box Weaver Spiders being among the best.

"You've gotten stronger again."

"It's a box weaver," the spider said with difficulty.

It hadn't been that long since they last met, yet the other party's progress was beyond its comprehension.

"I went to the Ten Thousand Mountains, blew up two mountains, killed a god, and ate some god flesh to replenish my strength."

Although the box spider didn't ask, Liu Zheng still mercifully told it.

"Okay, I apologize and promise I won't make jokes like that again."

After a moment's hesitation, the box spider chose to apologize.

"So decisive? I thought you would show some of the reserve you'd have as a craftsman."

Liu Zheng was somewhat surprised.

"Ha, if I were that kind of tough weaver spider, we would have been dead and our webs broken by the time you first came."

The box-weaving spider chuckled.

"That's true. There are plenty of stubborn people in the metropolis, but I've rarely seen anyone with a backbone."

He nodded.

"Besides, I'm counting on you to help me find the Weaver Spider. Even if I'm going to fall out with you, I'll wait until you find it."

"You're quite frank. Fine, I accept your apology. Now, put your weapons away."

Liu Zheng gave the order.

Those in positions of authority should have the awareness of those in positions of authority. They can consider the situation of their subordinates more, but they should not solicit their opinions too much.

A leader of a group must be autocratic; otherwise, listening to everyone's opinions will only leave subordinates confused and disoriented.

Of course, being too individualistic is also not good. If you know it's a dead end, but insist on taking it to maintain the dignity of a leader, you'll only end up crashing into your head and dying.

This balance is difficult to strike, which is why most leaders are either tyrants or mediocre.

The two rat-skinned men looked at the sniper rifle, then at Liu Zheng, and finally put the weapon away.

"very good."

He nodded with satisfaction.

He had no designs on these rat-skinned people; it didn't matter who they listened to, as long as they ultimately obeyed his orders.

"These are the gifts I gave you. Go lie there and eat them."

Liu Zheng kicked the box on the ground and said.

Thank you. Goodbye.

The spider in the box gave a perfunctory reply.

When did I say I was leaving?

"I don't like having someone watching me while I eat. Is there anything else you need? Say it now."

The box spider didn't want to talk to him any longer.

“I know a friend in the Department of Religion and Mysticism who has a magic carpet he wants you to help renovate.”

Liu Zheng said.

Who pays?

"The box-weaving spider asked."

"I'll pay."

"Okay. Be prepared."

"It's a box weaver," the spider said maliciously.

"Hey, you're not planning to rip off someone you know, are you?"

He became alert.

Although he's rich now, he's not willing to be ripped off. "No need to overcharge acquaintances, just pay the market price. Is that friend you're talking about the genie?"

"The box-weaving spider asked."

"Huh? You know him too?"

“I don’t know him, but I know about his magic carpet. Can you guess why his family hasn’t renovated that magic carpet all these years?”

"The Box Spider said."

"why?"

"Because they don't have that many houses to sell, hehehe."

The box spider gave a malicious smile.

"Ahem, well, given our relationship, it wouldn't be unreasonable to say we're only worth 10% of it, right?"

A house costs at least 800,000 to 900,000 yuan, and Liu Zheng felt a bit of a pang of heartache at spending so much money at once.

"A relationship that's more than acquaintances but less than friends can't be discounted by even a fraction."

The box spider shut him down with his own words.

"That was before. You apologized to me, and now we're best friends."

Liu Zheng said with a shameless grin.

"So decisive? I thought you'd show some of the reserve typical of delivery drivers."

The box weaver said in a sarcastic tone.

"What's there for delivery drivers to be reserved about? They just have to put up with it if they can, and if they can't, they just explode."

He said with a broad smile.

"Can you tolerate it now?"

"Sure, I'll beg you for an hour if you give me a 90% discount. You know my time is very valuable; even the city hall can't take up an hour of my time."

If it's voluntary, it's not considered taking up space. If it's not voluntary, he can just settle the account.

"Forget it, I don't want to spend another hour with you. Besides, if we wait another hour, those bugs will be dead and stinking."

The spider in the box spoke with disgust.

It's unclear whether it dislikes Liu Zheng or the rotting, dead insects.

"What do you think about the discount?"

"A 10% discount is impossible; it wouldn't even cover the material costs. At most, it could be 30%."

"The Box Spider said."

"How much is that?"

"How would I know if I haven't even seen the blanket? But it'll cost at least 300,000."

The spider in the box replied.

"Goodness, that's enough to buy a house. But surely the Genie family can afford it?"

He's a full-time employee of the city hall, and judging by his reputation, he's quite well-known in the metropolis. He should be able to come up with 900,000.

"Refurbishing doesn't add to the magic carpet's functionality or extend its lifespan; it just makes it look better. Would you be willing to pay that money?"

The box-weaving spider countered with a question.

"If that's how you put it, then it is indeed a bit expensive."

If you develop a strong bond with your pet, it's not impossible to spend the equivalent of a house's worth of medical expenses, but spending the equivalent of a house's worth of pet grooming is something you just can't bring yourself to do.

"Why is pet grooming so expensive?"

Liu Zheng asked.

"Because what is called beauty treatment is actually a complete overhaul of the pet's body tissues, while ensuring that the pet's abilities and attributes remain unchanged. The entire metropolis can only take on no more than twenty jobs of this difficulty, and half of them are done by our Weaver Spider clan."

"The Box Spider said proudly."

"The cost-effectiveness is indeed quite low."

Now he completely understood why the Genie family never refurbished the Magic Carpet.

"Only a sucker like you would agree to waste money like this."

The box spider sneered.

"Sigh, what can I do now that I've already agreed?"

He pretended to be hit by it.

In fact, Liu Zheng didn't think it was a waste of money. Just refining and concealing the fact that the divine finger had cost more than 900,000 yuan, not to mention the favors he had to do.

Of course, since the Box Spider is happy to see him suffer a setback, he can just pretend to suffer a setback.

If it costs 600,000 yuan to fight for pride, then he might as well just die.

"Pay the money and leave quickly, don't delay my meal."

"The box-weaving spider urged."

"What's the rush? I have two more things to do."

"Say it."

"The first thing I want to do is buy some bandages, the higher the quality the better, there's no limit."

Liu Zheng said.

"Was it bought for the mummy or the stitched-together monster?"

"The box-weaving spider asked."

"Bought for the mummy."

“I don’t have it here, but I know someone who does. I can buy it for you, but you’ll have to pay me extra for that.”

"The Box Spider said."

What exactly is "humiliation fee"?

"That guy has a terrible temper and an even worse mouth. Dealing with him is more disgusting than licking the teeth of an ogre. If you don't believe me, I can give you the address so you can go buy it yourself."

"The Box Spider said."

"No need, I trust you. How much will it cost?"

Liu Zheng said there was no need for that.

"How much do you want to buy?"

"The box-weaving spider asked."

"Buy two full-body sets. My friend is about this tall and this wide."

He gestured to indicate the size of the Nile doctor.

"One million, I'll take care of it for you. Don't think it's too expensive; I wouldn't even bother to quote a price to anyone else."

"Thank you so much, Master Box Spider."

Liu Zheng clasped his hands and bowed.

"When it comes to changing faces, even if I practiced for hundreds of years, I still couldn't compare to you humans."

"The box weaver spider sighed."

"Otherwise, why would more than half of the city hall's employees be human?"

He pretended not to notice the sarcasm in the spider's tone.

"Hehe. And the second thing?"

"The second thing is that I have a cloak that needs to be re-sewn. The Spider Weaver has seen it and said that it still needs your spirit thread."

Liu Zheng said.

"show me."

"Here, this is it."

He took off his simple phoenix cloak and placed it in front of it.

"Who sewed this thing? I could sew a chrysanthemum better than him."

The Box Spider only glanced at it before making a comment.

"Ahem, I dare not say."

"And what you're afraid to say, isn't it your boss?"

The box-weaving spider had a sudden inspiration.

"Um"

Liu Zheng didn't speak, but his expression answered.

"Your boss really should take a sewing class."

"That's what the box weaver said, out of professionalism."

"She's not just signing up for sewing classes."

He thought to himself.

"This quantity can't be bought with money alone. Let's talk about it after you find the Weaver Spider."

"The Box Spider said."

"I knew it. Luckily, I was prepared."

Liu Zheng took out an enamel pot from the system space, opened it, and found it full of large maggots that had been fried to a golden brown.

An enormous enamel pot was filled with boiling oil, and inside the oil were rows of golden-brown maggots.

Name: Supreme Oil-Sealed Maggot (Disposable)

Type: Item

Quality: Excellent

Effect 1: Restores a large amount of stamina.

Effect 2: To compensate for minor defects.

"Effect 3: Immunize against the negative effects of disordered environments for ten minutes."

"Note: Maggots cultivated from the flesh of a god-like monster are fragrant, soft, and burst with juice in every bite. They are so delicious that you'll want to slurp them up and stomp your feet in the process."

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

"This can't be bought with money either. Did you buy your spirit thread?"

he said proudly.

(End of this chapter)