Hell Game: Starting from Metropolis

The store manager called out as he led the way.

The next type of fruit shelf was noticeably upgraded, changing from plastic to metal.

The gleaming stainless steel shelves are filled with colorful fruits; you have to admit, they do have a certain hardcore aesthetic appeal.

"This is called 'Dream Cucumber,' a specialty agricultural product from a town outside the city. Of course, the specific town is a trade secret, so I cannot disclose that information."

The store manager picked up a piece of fruit and handed it to Liu Zheng.

"What did you just say its name was?"

"Dream Cucumber".

The store manager repeated it.

"I don't see any connection between it and any word in the name."

Liu Zheng couldn't help but complain.

First of all, it doesn't look like a cucumber at all; it looks more like a hammer.

Secondly, its color is neither green nor yellow, but rather brown with a silver-gray head.

No matter how you look at it, it looks like a hammer.

"It is said that when this fruit was first cultivated, all the fruits were yellow. Later, during the cultivation process, fruits of all colors appeared. In order to unify the name, the original color was used to call it cucumber."

"After the varieties and appearances stabilized, the town became too lazy to change them."

The store manager explained.

"Okay. Can I try some?"

he asked.

"Sure, but you have to buy at least one after the trial, otherwise you'll have to pay a price."

"That's what the store manager said."

"What price?"

"I stabbed you in the back."

The store manager replied.

"Don't worry, I guarantee I won't hurt you in any vital areas."

He added with a smile.

"Then I should thank you. Please let me try it."

Liu Zheng said.

It's just a cucumber; he wouldn't eat it for free without buying it.

Even the cheapest canned pineapple is edible, so the mid-range Dream Cucumber shouldn't be bad.

Even if it really tastes terrible, we can just take it back to feed Ghost Hand, since it eats everything anyway.

"Ok."

The store manager cut a piece from the top of the Dream Cucumber and handed it to Liu Zheng.

He thanked them and put the cucumber piece in his mouth.

Its texture is on the firmer side, which matches its appearance.

But after chewing it, the abundant juice flowed in his mouth, with a slightly sweet taste, a milky aroma, and a fruity fragrance.

Although the flavor is still on the lighter side, it's already quite good.

What are the benefits of this?

Liu Zheng asked.

"This can improve the sleep quality of living organisms and increase the probability of having pleasant dreams. For humans, eating the 'Dream-Enhancing Cucumber' can make one hour of sleep equivalent to two hours of sleep normally."

"That's what the store manager said."

"What about other races?"

"That depends on the specific race. However, for fruits with a wide range of applications, we only experiment on humans and a few races with large populations. After all, testing them on all races would be too costly."

The store manager replied.

"Hmm. Does this have a long shelf life?"

Liu Zheng asked.

"If stored in the refrigerator, it can be kept for about a week."

"That's what the store manager said."

"Then give me a hundred."

He thought for a moment and said.

He had witnessed the appetite of cattle and horses; this single hammer—no, I mean cucumber—wouldn't even be enough to fill their teeth.

Even if a cow or horse doesn't eat as much as it does, the difference won't be too great.

Even if you eat them as snacks, it's no problem to show off seven or eight at a time, and a hundred a week is not an issue.

Even if we can't finish it, it's fine to waste it.

"Okay, but this needs to be weighed."

"That's what the store manager said."

"Weigh it, pick the big one, money's no object."

Liu Zheng waved his tentacles, looking completely unconcerned.

"Okay. You, go to the warehouse and get the goods for the customer."

The store manager beamed with joy.

"continue."

"Okay, please come this way."

The store manager became even more enthusiastic.

Buying a hundred Dream Cucumbers at once makes you a big customer.

The shelves for high-end fruits have been upgraded to a new level, now made entirely of raw wood.

Although it's impossible to tell what kind of wood it is, its lustrous sheen and intricate grain suggest it's definitely worth a lot.

"Please allow me to introduce this fruit to you."

The shopkeeper put on gloves and carefully picked up a fist-sized fruit from the wooden frame.

The fruit looks like a cantaloupe, except it is covered with spiral patterns.

These spiral patterns are symmetrical, like whirlpools, attracting Liu Zheng's attention.

"and many more."

He raised his tentacle to stop the store manager from saying anything more.

"You're not going to say this is called a Devil Fruit, are you?"

Liu Zheng squinted and said.

"Ah, no, this is an Angel Fruit."

"That's what the store manager said."

"Angel Fruit?"

He really couldn't see any connection between this strangely patterned, dark purple fruit and angels.

"Yes, look at these symmetrical patterns, don't they look like angel wings?"

"That's what the store manager said solicitously."

"I don't see how it resembles anything."

Liu Zheng said frankly.

"It's okay if you don't realize it, it's just a name anyway."

The store manager decisively skipped over this issue.

"Okay. What are its effects?"

he asked.

"Consuming this fruit can effectively improve the physical condition of female organisms and supplement the nutrients they need. The key is that if consumed in large quantities before pregnancy, it can also reduce the probability of conceiving an 'abnormal' embryo and enhance the embryo's potential."

"Even if the pregnant woman has a genetic disease or inherited negative supernatural abilities such as curses, black magic, or spells, there is a certain probability of removing them."

The store manager gave a passionate introduction.

"Are you telling the truth?"

Why didn't the ox or the horse tell him about such an amazing fruit?

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"of course it's true."

"That's what the store manager said confidently."

"Of course, this is the result of our research. We haven't had time to collect customer feedback yet."

He paused for a moment before speaking.

"why?"

"Because Angel Fruit is a brand new product that we just launched, and it has been on the market for less than a week."

"That's what the store manager said."

"I see."

Liu Zheng nodded.

Niu Ma has been extremely busy this week with him, so naturally he hasn't had time to go home, let alone visit the fruit shop.

"Has your fruit passed the city hall's inspection?"

he asked.

"Of course, products from chain brands like ours must be certified by the Market Supervision Bureau."

"That's what the store manager said."

"Oh, I see. I'll make a call and ask."

When it comes to having children, especially when it's your eldest child, you should be more careful.

He took out his phone and dialed Silver Wolf's number.

"what's up?"

The sound of typing came from Silver Wolf's side, so loud that Liu Zheng wondered if it was punching the keyboard.

"Brother-in-law, are you busy? Is it a convenient time to talk?"

He asked politely.

"It's nothing, just routine paperwork. Go ahead."

Silver Wolf replied.

"Here's the thing, 'Busy Hours' Fruit Shop has launched a new product called 'Angel Fruit,' and I'd like to ask if the Market Supervision Bureau has tested it."

Liu Zheng said.

"Wait a minute, let me ask."

There was no sound from Silver Wolf's side; he was probably muted.

A few minutes later, the sound of typing came from the other end of the phone.