Hell Game: Starting from Metropolis

"Go to the clinic to pick them up first."

Liu Zheng gave the order.

"Yes, sir."

The driver was also exceptionally cooperative.

Of course, if Liu Zheng stands him up or the trip to Mount Ooe isn't satisfying, then he'll show this kid what the German iron fist is all about.

When I arrived at the clinic, I found that Niu Daji was still exercising outside.

"Daji, why aren't you going in to practice?"

Liu Zheng asked curiously.

"Hehe, I figured it would be more noticeable to practice outside."

Niu Daji said embarrassedly.

"Yes, it's definitely an eye-catching bag."

He glanced at the empty street and said irritably.

"Alright, put your things back and come with me again."

Liu Zheng gave the instructions.

"Alright, boss, where are we going?"

When Niu Daji saw that the "hunting dogs" had been brought out, he knew that this trip was not simple, and he felt both nervous and excited.

“Back to Bathhouse Street.”

he replied.

"Huh? We're going to fight the Hundred Ghosts Parade again?"

"When discussing matters, try to avoid conflict. But what if a fight breaks out?"

"Then I'll definitely do what I did last time and stand behind you, boss."

Niu Daji immediately pledged his loyalty.

"Um"

Although it sounds a bit strange, considering that the two of them were running away frantically last time, it doesn't make much of a difference.

"Okay, get in the car."

"Humph!"

Liu Zheng called out and was about to retreat back into the tank when he heard the Sphinx snort coldly.

"Oh, sorry, I forgot about you. I'm in a rush this time, I'll play with you next time."

He pulled out a handful of dried fish and threw them at the Sphinx.

"sei wants Nibei Yuan."

The sphinx, having caught a small dried fish in its mouth, spoke indistinctly.

"Finish what you've said before you speak, don't choke. I'm leaving now."

Liu Zheng smiled and retreated back into the car.

"No, who told you to throw me those dried fish like you'd feed a dog?"

By the time the Sphinx realized what was happening, the tank had already rumbled away.

"Damn humans!"

The sphinx used its sharp teeth to chop up the dried fish and swallowed it with resentment, as if it were swallowing Liu Zheng's flesh.

The tank drove out of the city and into the familiar forest.

"Will we run into the Butterfly Deer Pig again this time?"

Liu Zheng started the conversation.

Last time they encountered a group of butterfly deer-pigs listed in the Metropolitan Species List, and even the Bloody Restaurant's fearsome reputation prevented them from provoking them. They could only rely on the driver's driving skills and the tank's defensive capabilities to get through.

Of course, this is also because the Butterfly Deer Pig is not on the purchase list.

If the restaurant assigns them a task, they'll have no choice but to use their own ingenuity.

However, judging from the previous Little Mermaid Princess, even if the restaurant had such a need, it would most likely not let the employees do it themselves, but would instead purchase the goods from smugglers such as the Madoka cult.

After all, when Bloody Restaurant causes trouble in a legitimate and compliant manner, the city hall can only watch helplessly, and when the city hall arrests people in a legitimate and compliant manner, Bloody Restaurant can only watch helplessly as well.

The reason why Si Xue and the restaurant treated Liu Zheng so well was because he could not only complete takeout orders, but also create takeout orders.

"No. Because something more troublesome has come along."

The driver frowned.

"what?"

Liu Zheng's tone also became serious.

"I don't know, but I have a bad feeling. Double-headed, defensive stance!"

The driver suddenly shouted.

He immediately used his tentacles to protect his head and curled his body into a ball.

Niu Daji also summoned his ancestral armor, and squatted down on the ground with his hands behind his head.

The next second, a tremendous force from below sent the tank flying high into the air before it crashed down again.

"Boom!"

The heavy impact echoed in the relatively cramped tank compartment, making Liu Zheng and Niu Daji's ears ring.

Fortunately, the driver warned them, otherwise they would have been bleeding from head injuries by now.

"Colonel, what is that?"

Liu Zheng asked loudly.

"It's a sandworm that's just passing by, but we don't know which kind it is yet."

The driver replied.

"Then what should we do?"

"Do nothing. If it leaves obediently, we'll leave it alone. If it insists on courting death, we'll wait until it swallows us whole, then give it an internal explosion."

the driver said.

"Row."

He held the delivery slip and made his decision regarding the driver.

The group waited quietly for a few minutes, but nothing happened.

"It seems to be a clever worm, what a pity."

The driver said with some regret.

"What's a pity?"

Liu Zheng asked.

"Regardless of the type of sandworm, they are all very rare creatures, and they basically only live in the desert. The desert is a key ecological protection area, and the Bureau of Biological Management has a large number of troops guarding it. Ordinary people would find it very difficult to even enter, let alone poach sandworms."

The driver's words contained a great deal of information.

"What is the Biological Administration Bureau? And where is the Great Desert?"

he asked curiously.

"The Biological Management Bureau was originally an internal agency of the Environmental Sanitation Department. It was only separated a few years ago. Its main functions are to protect rare and endangered species and manage dangerous species. However, although it has become independent, the two departments still have a very close relationship and often conduct joint law enforcement."

"After all, many large organisms are part of the environment themselves."

"As for the great desert, you can see it once you cross the Ten Thousand Mountains. The Ten Thousand Mountains themselves are essentially a giant sand-blocking forest."

the driver said.

"I see. How did those sandworms that live in the desert end up outside the city?"

"During the mating season, sandworms may travel outside the desert for a while under the influence of hormones and neurotransmitters before returning, releasing their energy and further enhancing their desire to mate."

"Of course, there's also the possibility that he's just mentally damaged."

The driver replied.

"You know so much."

Liu Zheng said admiringly.

“Back then, my army was stationed in the desert, and I often took my men hunting. Sandworms were one of my favorite prey.”

The driver said in a nostalgic tone.

"Ok."

He nodded while inwardly grumbling.

It seems that the city hall's victory over the drivers wasn't without its advantages; at least in terms of municipal management, it's far more professional and advanced.

"Boom!"

The driver started the engine, and the tank continued moving forward.

After advancing only a few meters, another tremendous force struck from below, causing the tank to take off and land again.

"grass!"

This time, Liu Zheng couldn't hold back and cursed out loud.

But after a period of high alert, nothing happened again.

"Colonel, what's going on?"

he asked.

"I think I know, but I need to confirm it."

The driver started the engine again.

As expected, after advancing for a few seconds, the tank was once again knocked away.

Moreover, this time the sandworm used its force at an angle, pushing the tank back to a position even further than during the first attack.

"That's right, this sandworm is just playing around."

The driver confirmed his suspicions.

Are sandworms really that intelligent?

Liu Zheng asked in surprise.

"In the metropolis, any creature has the potential to evolve into an intelligent being. However, there is a species of sandworm with a relatively high intelligence. If it is that kind, then you might be able to make a fortune this time."

"What kind?"

He was a little moved.

Given the driver's perspective, if he considers it a huge fortune, then it must be at least in the tens of millions.

"The Arakos Sandworm. This is a creature introduced from abroad that has undergone some mutations after arriving in the metropolis. Not only has its average intelligence increased significantly, but the way it produces its main economic products has also changed."

The driver replied.

"Was it possible to import organisms from abroad before the City Hall took control of the metropolis?"

Liu Zheng grasped the hidden message in his words.

Have you decided which side to take?

The driver paused and asked.

"No, absolutely not."

He shook his head wildly.

"There are some things we don't need to know so much about."