Hell Game: Starting from Metropolis

The gravedigger saw what he was thinking and shook his head to explain.

"I don't quite understand."

Liu Zheng said frankly.

Do you know what an 'insect' is?

"The tomb keeper asked."

"Insect or 'exotic insect'?"

"None of those. In some places, 'insect' is a general term for a type of life. Some of them look like insects, while others don't at all; some are tangible, while others are intangible. People there believe that they are the most primitive life forms or the 'thoughts' of nature."

“The ‘insects’ have different forms and habits, but they all have the same ability that is difficult for even extraordinary people to understand.”

"And the Chihaya you're looking for is one of those 'insects.' To be precise, it's the product of the combination of 'insect' and 'dream'."

"She was like life yet not life, like existence yet not existence. So after she died, she did not have a real soul, but could only revert to the form of an 'insect' and return to the host's dream."

The tomb keeper explained.

"So this pillow is dreaming?"

"No, it is the soul of the host residing in this pillow that is dreaming."

The tomb keeper shook his head.

"Wow, it's like Russian nesting dolls. How can I see Chihaya now?"

Liu Zheng asked.

"dream."

"You mean you can only see Chihaya in your dreams when you're leaning on your pillow?"

He was stunned for a moment, then immediately realized what was happening.

“That’s right. And be careful, once the host’s soul is awakened, Chihaya will cease to exist completely.”

"That's what the gravedigger said."

"This is so troublesome. Could we perhaps find a different host?"

Liu Zheng asked.

If Chihaya could be transplanted into Porco Rosso's dream, that would be much more convenient.

"No. They cannot be separated. If they are separated, the host's soul and Chihaya's existence will both perish."

The tomb keeper shook his head.

"Alright. Is there a way to keep the host's soul asleep forever?"

He settled for second best.

Although this is unfair to Chihaya's host, he has no choice but to side with his own people at this point.

There are many kinds. Which one would you like to hear?

"The tomb keeper asked."

"Naturally, the one with the best cost performance."

Liu Zheng smiled and said.

Chapter 583 Delivery orders in the old town are hard to get!

"The best value for money is to go to 'Dukang Winery' and buy wine that is specially made for spirits."

"That's what the gravedigger said."

"If you get drunk, you won't wake up."

Is this good value for money?

Liu Zheng was somewhat suspicious.

"You're going anyway, aren't you? It's on the way."

"You don't mean you want me to bring you some wine too, do you?"

He had a sudden inspiration.

"You can drink it."

The gravedigger nodded.

"It's still drinkable."

Liu Zheng rolled his eyes inwardly.

He knew, of course, that the gravedigger could drink, and that the wine he couldn't even finish was enough to poison an entire farm of cattle and horses.

"What kind of wine do you like to drink? I'll buy some for you."

Liu Zheng said.

It's not that I'm afraid of big shots having many requirements, it's that I'm afraid of big shots having no requirements at

Compared to other requirements, buying wine is relatively simple.

"I'd like a glass of plain wine."

"That's what the gravedigger said."

What kind of wine is "Guangjiu"?

Just hearing the name gives the impression that it's something special.

“Where those ‘insects’ exist, the light wine is not wine, but life itself. Where the light wine flows, life flourishes.”

“In the metropolis, the generation and development of life follow their own laws, and there are no forms like ‘insects’ and ‘light wine’.”

"But among the winemakers at Dukang Winery, there was once a worm master who moved in from abroad. He used his abilities and knowledge about 'insects' to brew the Metropolitan version of 'Light Wine'."

"Just one drop can bring the dead back to life and heal the wounded. Drink a whole cup, and even a mayfly that lives only a day can become an immortal being."

The tomb keeper explained.

"But you are an immortal being, aren't you?"

he wondered.

"If there is no life, how can there be death? But if I drink a cup of wine and roast myself by a big fire, I can experience the feeling of being alive again."

"That's what the gravedigger said."

How long can the experience last?

"I don't know. But it doesn't matter how long I can experience it. As long as I can experience it again, I can remember it for a very long time, until the end of my life."

There seemed to be a lurking madness beneath the gravedigger's calm tone.

"I don't really understand, but since it's your request, I'll do my best to fulfill it."

Liu Zheng scratched his head and said,

The troubles of these important figures are far too distant for him.

“You won’t lose out. The city hall is extremely cautious about exploring the areas where the ‘insect’ is located. They might not send anyone there even once in hundreds of years, and even if they do, they might not be able to bring back the ‘insect’. Not to mention this extremely rare ‘Dream’.”

"Give this pillow to Dukang Distillery, and you'll not only get free liquor, but you might even get the highest purchase quota."

"That's what the gravedigger said."

"So this is what you meant by the best value for money."

"Isn't that right? I don't think that resentment is worth more than a glass of light wine. The rest is pure profit for you."

"That's what the gravedigger said."

"Maybe. My math teacher was my Chinese teacher, so I can't figure it out and I'm too lazy to do it."

Liu Zheng smiled and said.

"I only know one algorithm, which is that nothing is more worthwhile than being happy, except for being alive."

"You're not going to kill me because I can't bring back the Guangjiu, are you?"

he asked cautiously.

"No, that's a separate requirement."

The gravedigger shook his head.

"That's fine then. Thank you for your kindness, Your Excellency the Gravedigger."

Liu Zheng smiled broadly.

“I’ve always been kind to cows that produce milk. Send him back.”

With a wave of his hand, the skinny horse that had been hanging in mid-air fell down and lay sprawled on the ground.

"Your Excellency the Gravedigger, may I go to the Red Pig's grave first?"

he asked quickly.

"Yes, but..."

The gravedigger paused, seemingly hesitant to speak.

"But what?"

“I don’t think it’s a good idea for you to give the pillow to that vengeful spirit right now. They’re on the verge of a breakdown and could easily do something irrational.”

For example, forcing someone to sleep can cause Chihaya's host's soul to be awakened.

"Understood, thank you for reminding me."

"Ah."

The gravedigger nodded slightly, then disappeared into the distance, whistling a melodious tune.

Seeing its master leave, the skinny horse immediately sprang to its feet.

"Thank you for your hard work, Brother Ma. How about I give you a massage?"

Liu Zheng said solicitously.

"Hiss?"

The skinny horse looked at its own emaciated body, then at its tentacles, its eyes filled with suspicion.

"Don't worry, there's a massage technique for the strong and a massage technique for the thin. I guarantee you'll get a good massage."

He patted his chest and said.

The skinny horse seemed to believe Liu Zheng's words, and its hoof slipped, causing it to fall to the ground.

"唏伦~"

It blew twice with its thick lips, as if to say, "Come on, let's see how capable you are."

"Just you wait and see."

Liu Zheng flexed his muscles and brandished his four tentacles, kneading the skinny horse's body.

Without the Legendary Armor bonus, his Strength attribute is greatly reduced, so he has to exert all his strength with every press.

Even so, this force was still too light for cattle and horses, but just right for a skinny horse.

"Let's live together!"

After a massage, Liu Zheng slapped the horse's rump hard. He was covered in sweat, as if he had just soaked in a hot spring.

"Is Brother Ma satisfied?"

He asked with a smile.

"唏伦~"

The skinny horse arrogantly blew on its lips, implying that it was so-so.

"I'm not feeling well this time, but I'll come over and give you a proper massage next time I deliver food."

Liu Zheng said.