Hell Game: Starting from Metropolis

"I see, the boss is really amazing."

He said admiringly.

He believed Si Xue when she said that, because she had no reason to lie to him.

Moreover, after interacting with her so many times, Liu Zheng could tell that Si Xue was a very proud "person".

"It's best not to take this pill. You can try to trick someone into taking it if you have a grudge against them."

Si Xue offered a reminder.

"How to say?"

"Do you think the Writers' Association would so easily give something good to an outsider like you?"

Si Xue sneered.

"The city hall isn't holding back any good either. Eating these two together is called the 'Ascension Pill in broad daylight.' After eating them, you'll either instantly become an immortal and go to the Heavenly Court, or you'll kick the bucket and go to Paradise on the spot."

"Does Metropolis also have a heaven and a celestial realm?"

Liu Zheng asked in surprise.

"It's just a saying. The Metropolitan City Hall is the heaven in the city, and the Metropolitan Paradise is the cemetery. The kind of paradise you're thinking of does exist, but only believers can go there. And not everyone can go; the city hall is quite strict about it."

Perhaps because she was in a good mood, Si Xue talked more than usual.

"Do believers need city hall approval to return to God's kingdom?"

"Of course. Once you're registered, you're a citizen of the metropolis whether you live or die. Even if you become neither alive nor dead, you're still a labor force and have to work. Why should you be dragged away by those gods to do unpaid work after you die just because you recited a couple of divine names?"

It was clear that Si Xue appreciated the city hall's approach.

“I understand. If you want to lure the believers away, you have to pay a brokerage fee to the city hall.”

He nodded.

"You're so smart. Anyway, that's roughly how it is. Only the people in the Ministry of Religious Affairs know the specific procedures."

Si Xue rolled her eyes at him.

"By the way, boss, could you give me a little more of the flames you gave me last time? I'm afraid I won't have enough."

Taking advantage of Si Xue's good mood, Liu Zheng seized the opportunity to speak.

"You certainly know how to climb up the pole. Give it to me."

"It's all for work, hehe."

Si Xue reached out her hand, and Liu Zheng quickly handed her a super-fire-resistant corn pipe.

Si Xue snapped her fingers, and another wisp of fire drifted into the fighting bowl.

"Then I'll take my leave first."

Liu Zheng bowed and then prepared to turn and leave.

"Did you forget something?"

Si Xue said calmly.

"what?"

He turned around blankly, his eyes innocent.

"cloak."

Si Xue reached out her hand.

"Oh, I'm sorry, boss, I forgot."

Liu Zheng suddenly realized what was going on, and then quickly took out the red dragon cloak and handed it to the other party.

"Did you forget on purpose or by accident?"

Si Xue said with a half-smile.

"I deliberately forgot."

He scratched his head shyly.

"I think you're deliberately trying to get burned by me."

Si Xue pointed, and a crack appeared in the flower field, revealing the magma beneath.

"I was wrong, boss."

Liu Zheng immediately slid to his knees.

"Humph."

Si Xue gave a soft hum and spread her five fingers.

The cracks in the flower field widened to the size of the well opening, and the magma below turned into clear water.

She threw the red dragon cloak into the water, and faintly heard the roar of a dragon.

Then the crack expanded again, and an obsidian pillar shot into the sky—the very one that sealed the phoenix.

"May I borrow your bird feather?"

Si Xue said to Phoenix.

Although she claimed it was a loan, she didn't care about the latter's opinion at all, and simply ripped feather after feather off the phoenix.

The phoenix cried out, and blood gushed forth.

"Why aren't you getting the blood?"

Si Xue said softly.

"Ah, what should we use to connect?"

Liu Zheng was somewhat confused.

"You're not smart when you should be. What does that blood look like?"

Si Xue reminded her.

He quickly focused his gaze and saw that the drops of blood, each the size of a fist, were actually clusters of multicolored flames upon closer inspection.

"I see."

Liu Zheng immediately understood and quickly took out his super-fire-resistant corn pipe.

Although the Phoenix Blood wasn't dripping very quickly, he was currently without a takeout order, and his attributes had dropped significantly, so he was still quite flustered.

Si Xue naturally wouldn't help him, and much of the phoenix blood fell into the lake.

"okay."

A moment later, Si Xue pressed her palm down, and the obsidian pillar sank back into the lake, while the cracks in the flower field automatically closed.

And she now had a five-colored cloak, mainly red, in her hand.

"for you."

Si Xue handed the five-colored cloak to Liu Zheng.

The latter took the cloak, and the item description immediately popped up.

Name: Simple Phoenix Cloak

Type: Equipment

Quality: Excellent

"Effect 1: When equipped, you gain the 'King of Birds' status."

"Effect 2: Increases the player's defense and fire resistance when equipped."

"Effect 3: Consuming stamina allows for low-altitude flight, with a cooldown time of half an hour."

"Note: The cape, made from the feathers of an adult phoenix, did not unleash its full power due to the maker's crude craftsmanship."

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

"King of Birds: Can communicate with birds and exert pressure on them. When using any ability or making judgments on birds, all attributes are increased by 20%."

"Fuck, that's awesome!"

Liu Zheng was practically drooling as he looked at the effect of the cloak.

Will you forget it again?

Si Xue said with a hint of sarcasm.

"I won't forget, I won't forget."

He replied immediately.

Just kidding, who would forget such a good thing? He wished he could come several times a day to reinforce his memory.

The basic version of the Phoenix Cloak already has stats almost comparable to perfect quality equipment, so the refined version must be going to be amazing!

"Perhaps I'm not a good boss in your eyes, but at least one thing is certain: as long as you put your heart into your work, I will never be stingy."

Si Xue said.

"You're mistaken, boss."

Liu Zheng shook his head.

"Ok?"

Si Xue waited to hear what kind of nonsense he was going to spout next.

"You are the best boss in my heart."

He said it from the bottom of his heart.

"Heh. I've had enough of the flattery today, get lost."

Si Xue waved her hand and said.

"Okay. Goodnight, boss, sweet dreams."

Liu Zheng skillfully curled himself into a ball and rolled towards the elevator.

"Sweet dreams? Such a happy day is definitely meant for a night of revelry."

With a wave of her hand, Si Xue immediately displayed countless delicacies and fine wines before the Throne of a Hundred Flowers.

"Besides, who told you I can dream?"

As she watched the elevator doors gradually close, she smiled faintly, and black strands of water seeped from her pores once again.

"Oh no, I forgot to tell Si Xue who she wanted to order the food."

As soon as he stepped out of the elevator, Liu Zheng slapped his forehead.

Don't specify a stranger as the restaurant to order from, otherwise he'll have to go through the trouble of finding the address and figuring out how to get the delivery person to sign for it, which would be a waste of the hard-earned delivery time.

But at this point, he couldn't possibly go back and talk to Si Xue; doing so would only bring him shame.

"Oh well, whatever."

Liu Zheng sighed.

Anyway, it shouldn't be just a difference of one or two hours. If it really is, we can find a Nile doctor to make up for it.

Although he used up the Nine-Turn Healing Pill, he also helped the Nile Doctor find a member of his tribe. In other words, it's as if the Nile Doctor himself took the Nine-Turn Healing Pill.

With the pyramid included as a bonus, the Nile doctor owes him a huge favor, so it's quite reasonable for him to help order takeout.

"I am back."

Liu Zheng pushed open the door to the lounge and said.

"What are you yelling about? What do you mean no one knows you were summoned by the boss? What are you so smug about?"

The ox and horse rolled their eyes.

"Isn't this because I'm worried that I might scare you while you're doing rehabilitation exercises?"

He said with a grin.

"Hmph, what haven't I seen? Don't even mention you, even if I'm being chased by a bunch of cops from the Public Security Bureau, I can still escape while doing rehabilitation."