Hell Game: Starting from Metropolis

Once he left the metropolis, his existence seemed to be somewhat restricted.

"I kept you waiting."

Anke brought over two glasses of beer, one large and one small.

A thin layer of powdery substance floated on the golden liquid.

Liu Zheng picked it up and took a sniff; a pungent peppery smell filled his nostrils.

He placed the small cup in front of the calico cat, then picked up his large cup and took a sip.

"Aqiu~"

The strong smell rushed from Liu Zheng's mouth to his nasal cavity, causing him to sneeze involuntarily.

"Haha, so this is 'Uncle Pepper,' how does it feel?"

Seeing his expression, Anko couldn't help but laugh.

"Great, it's even more potent than Tiger Balm."

Liu Zheng nodded.

Of course, Atreus doesn't have anything like Tiger Balm, but Anco automatically assumed it was some other energizing product.

"Yes, this is just something to keep the workers alert; it's not exactly a fine wine. That's why I was so surprised to hear that you've come all this way to buy it."

He said it frankly.

"Good wine is good wine, and being special is a plus. Anyway, we're only responsible for purchasing; whether it can be sold is not our concern."

Liu Zheng said casually.

"Yeah, that's what you said."

Anke nodded.

The other party's attitude made him relax a bit; this perfunctory work attitude was all too natural.

"Speaking of which, weren't you afraid when you saw those wild beasts?"

he asked again.

"What's there to be afraid of? They're just wild beasts. I have a gun and a knife; they're more likely to be afraid of me."

Liu Zheng patted his waist and said.

Anke then noticed that the other person had a boning knife and a finely crafted pistol tucked into their waistband.

He tensed up for a moment, but quickly calmed down.

Given the strength he displayed, he could be subdued without weapons.

"You should know that they are not just wild animals, right?"

Anke composed himself and said.

"I guessed it. Didn't you just say that head belonged to someone you know?"

Liu Zheng replied.

"If you see a human turned into a beast, even if you are not afraid, aren't you surprised?"

Anko stared at him and said.

"Boss, how long have you been here?"

Liu Zheng asked.

"It's been almost fifty years."

Anke thought for a moment and then said.

Have you been abroad all these years?

"No, I have never left Atlantis."

Anke shook his head.

"That's good. If you're not going out, then don't go out. The outside world is much more dangerous than Biath."

He said it sincerely.

A world even more dangerous than Biath

Anke's face paled slightly as he heard the beast howls ringing out again outside.

Atlantis in the Pale Night is already a living hell. What other world is even more dangerous for Atlantis? A true hell?

"By the way, boss, you've been in Atlanta for so many years, you should be very familiar with the situation here, right?"

Liu Zheng asked.

"I'm fairly familiar with what's happening on the streets, but I don't know anything else."

Anco said cautiously.

"Could you please take a look at this purchase order and tell me where I should buy the goods?"

He took a piece of paper out of his pocket and handed it to Anko.

This wasn't the piece of paper that Bai Yuji gave him; it was one that he tore from Bai Langzi's manuscript.

The above catalog is not complete; it was selected by Liu Zheng.

After all, some of the items on the procurement list are a bit too alarming for ordinary people.

"Let me take a look."

Anke took the list and began to read it in the dim light.

"One hundred iron-stick bread rolls, fifty catties of smoked rat jerky, and thirty bottles of jasmine flower juice."

"No, what kind of weird hobbies does your restaurant's purchasing manager have? Why does he keep buying all these strange things?"

The further he read, the more speechless he became.

The items on the purchase list are indeed all local specialties of Atlanta, but they are all rather unusual among these specialties.

The reason it's called "iron stick bread" is because it's so hard it can be used as a crowbar.

Smoked rat jerky was something only the truly poor would buy and eat.

As for the juice from the ten-mile fragrance flower, it's even more substantial.

This flower is quite beautiful, but its sap tastes similar to saliva, and it's spoiled saliva.

After fermenting in a bottle, let alone drinking a sip, just looking at it would make one feel that their soul has been defiled.

If Anco had felt a little smug when he first heard that this outsider wanted to buy his beer, now he only felt humiliated.

What did our "Uncle Pepper" do wrong to be compared to these things?

"How should I put it? Our restaurant's head chef has a unique perspective on food."

Liu Zheng shrugged.

"I know where to buy most of the items on this list."

Anke said after reviewing the purchase order.

"That's great! Could you please draw me a map?"

He said happily.

The items on this list already make up more than half of the total. Once he buys everything, his mission will be considered complete and he'll be guaranteed to succeed.

Although the remaining half of the catalog is clearly more valuable, White Feather Chicken did not say that it should be calculated according to value.

“I can’t draw maps. Besides, the city of Atlantis is very complex, and it’s nighttime now. Even if I draw you a map, you’ll have a hard time finding the right place.”

Anke shook his head.

"What should I do?"

"Why don't you stay in the tavern for now and go out to look for it after the Pale Night is over?"

Anko suggested.

He now truly believed that the stranger had come to make purchases.

"When will it end?"

Liu Zheng asked.

"I don't know, maybe in a day, maybe in three days, maybe it will never end."

Anke was silent for a moment before speaking.

"I can't wait. If I can't finish the task on time, our head chef will definitely take the opportunity to slice and bake me right away."

He shook his head.

"Is your restaurant really that cruel?"

Anko was shocked.

"So the outside world is dangerous, boss."

Liu Zheng sighed.

"You must have had a tough time."

Anko looked at him with pity.

At the same time, he also thought about his family moving to Atlanta.

Was his father's decision to move to Atlanta not just for medical treatment, but also to escape danger?

"It's alright, I'm used to it."

Liu Zheng replied, scratching the calico cat's chin.

“But even if you finish the purchase, you can’t get out. The church should have already closed the city gates.”

Anke found the key.

"By the way, how did you get in?"

A question suddenly occurred to him.

"Oh, I climbed over the city wall to get in."

Liu Zheng replied calmly.

"Gudu!"

Anke swallowed hard.

He realized that he might have let in a really formidable person.

Chapter 248 What if peeping gets discovered?

To be honest, climbing walls with tentacles is not as convenient as using fingers.

The calico cat darted to the top of the city wall in a few swift movements, while Liu Zheng was still watching helplessly from below.

Fortunately, he had a flash of inspiration and used a boning knife and a serrated butcher's knife as a ladder, which allowed him to climb up.

He encountered other people along the way, but they all seemed to be mentally unstable.

So Liu Zheng kept walking towards a deserted place until he saw Anke's Tavern with a sign hanging on it before he stopped.

"If you really can't wait, I can show you the way."

Anke's expression shifted for a long time before he finally made up his mind and said.

"that would be great."

He said with delight.

Having a local guide is much better than letting him wander off on his own.

"However, you have to do me a favor first."

Anko said.