"Do you think that becoming Phoenix is just a matter of hatching from an egg? I still have to travel around and complete the five virtues before I can truly evolve into Rainbow Phoenix."
French Plane Tree said.
"What five virtues?"
"Morality, etiquette, righteousness, trust, and benevolence."
French Plane Tree replied.
"Well, then you really have to sneak out."
In a place like Metropolis where everyone is evil, there is no difference between trying to achieve these five virtues and overthrowing City Hall.
"That's putting it lightly. The bird told me that it had seen dozens of border crossings over the years, but none of them had been successful."
French Plane Tree's voice sounded troubled.
"Then if I have a chance, I'll help you find out."
Liu Zheng said.
"You? Don't recruit people from the City Hall."
"Don't worry, it won't happen. That person hates City Hall more than anyone else."
The person he is talking about is naturally Red Pig.
Just because Cow-Horse doesn't let him tell Red Pig the truth doesn't mean Liu Zheng can't go find it.
Although Red Pig failed to smuggle in, he at least tried it once and should be able to provide some experience.
"Then when are you going?"
French Plane Tree asked.
"It's hard to say. At least I have to be able to protect myself before going."
If you go to talk to Red Pig, you may not be able to have a successful negotiation. If it goes crazy again, then you can only start a fight.
"Show me the wine you brought to protect yourself."
French Plane Tree said proactively.
"Here."
Liu Zheng Open the wine boxes one by one.
"Not enough."
French Plane Tree shook his head.
If the difference in value of the items is too great, the transaction cannot be made, even if it is voluntary.
"I don't plan to change that. I want to change items like Copper Finger and Golden Finger."
he said.
In case there is really no Silver Finger, other similar things will also work.
"Golden Finger Have you already used it?"
French Plane Tree said in surprise.
"Used."
"I have kept such a precious collection for almost ten years without even wanting to use it. I am really a prodigal human being."
French Plane Tree said distressedly.
"You can't let go of the child, but you can't trap the wolf. Just tell me if you have it?"
"Yes."
A Game Boy game console broke out of the ground and hit Liu Zheng, smashing it into pieces.
He picked up the game console and tore it open, and a shining silver finger appeared in front of him.
"Name: Silver Finger(one-time)"
"Type: prop"
"Quality: Excellent"
"Effect: If used at the right time, you can get a random plug-in."
"Remarks: This is Wind Spirit Moon Shadow Trial Version. If you want to unlock more functions, please pay for the genuine version."
"Can copies be taken out: Yes"
"It's really Silver Finger."
He couldn't help but smile.
Compared to the three choices of Golden Finger, Silver Finger is definitely more than a little weaker.
But considering that Nile Doctor is definitely stronger than him, it should be enough.
"Help me look at the box, I'll go to Sewer."
Liu Zheng put Cow-Horse Happy Box on the ground.
"Storage fee."
French Plane Tree reached out his hand.
"Let's get married next time."
He said perfunctorily.
"Hey."
The overwhelming tree roots retracted underground, and Sunshine Pet Store, which was not warm, shone on Liu Zheng again.
He came to the manhole cover, lifted the manhole cover and drilled into Sewer.
When I came to the entrance of the passage, I didn't see Fisherman.
Liu Zheng waited for a few minutes, but Fisherman still did not appear.
He was about to make a call when Fisherman slowly walked over from a distance.
I saw that he was holding a rope in his hand, and the other end of the rope was connected to a fishing net, which was sunk in the Wastewater River.
Judging from the way Fisherman walks, there should be a lot of fish in the fishing net.
Fisherman himself looked a little embarrassed. Not only was Fisherman's hat bitten with a big hole, but the fisherman's vest was also torn into strips of cloth.
"What are you looking at? If you look again, I will let you taste what it feels like to be bitten by a school of fish."
Fisherman glared.
"Isn't it a bit embarrassing for you, a fish farmer, to be beaten like this by a fish?"
Liu Zheng is not afraid of him.
In terms of relationship, he is Fisherman's savior.
In terms of interests, Sea Woman still needs his protection.
Fisherman probably wouldn't take this level of ridicule seriously.
"You know nothing, kid. This is the most dangerous time for Sewer. Even City Hall's Special Operations Team has to peel off its skin."
Fisherman really didn't beat him, he just scolded him.
"Oh. Sha-chan?"
Liu Zheng asked.
"I don't know. The two of us are too strong to stay in the same area for a long time."
Fisherman shook his head and said.
"Sewer is so strong, why are you afraid that you two will join forces?"
"No matter how strong an elephant is, it is still afraid of parasites that get into its body. Even if it doesn't cause any fatal damage, it can still make it feel uncomfortable."
Fisherman explained.
"It seems that being too big is not a good thing."
He said sincerely.
If your body is too big, it won't be flexible enough, unless you can change the size at will like some Land of Light people.
"Then it can't make its own choice. In Metropolis, no matter whether it is strong or weak, there is no freedom."
Fisherman sighed.
"What about the City Hall?"
"The fish you want."
Fisherman did not answer Liu Zheng's question, but raised the rope.
A huge fishing net was dragged out of the water, and dozens of big fish of different species were struggling inside, like a group of demons dancing wildly.
Fisherman swung the rope suddenly, and the fishing net became smaller and smaller as it swung. When it landed on the shore, it was only as big as a person.
And the big fish inside have all turned into small fish as long as arms.
"I'll lend you this fishing net first. Remember to return it to me. If you lose it, I'll use your 'meat' to make a new one."
Fisherman threatened.
"It's just a broken fishing net, that's all?"
Liu Zheng took the rope, but no item introduction popped up.
"You know what the heck, hurry up and get out of here, I still have several fish ponds to inspect."
Fisherman I'm too lazy to talk to this ignorant person.
"Oh."
After getting out of Sewer, he handed the fishing net to French Plane Tree for safekeeping, and then ran towards Mummy Clinic.
When we arrived at the door of the clinic, Sphinx was still lying there, still looking bored.
"Here, the dried fish I promised you last time."
Liu Zheng poured half the bag into it.
"What do you want from doing this to me?"
Sphinx grabbed a handful of dried fish and asked.
"I don't want to get anything, I just want to share. If I have to say it, is it considered paying for the ticket?"
He thought for a while and said.
"As long as you don't come here to cause trouble, I won't stop you from entering."
Sphinx said.
"Then just share. I have a friend Calico Cat. It has helped me a lot. It also made these dried fish."
"Idiot, I am Sphinx, not a cat."
Sphinx said with disdain.
"It's all the same, it's all the same."
Liu Zheng said with a smile.
"I'm warning you. If you dare to stroke my head or rub my paws, I will twist your head off."
Sphinx suddenly shuddered.
"How is that possible? I'm not a pervert, so how could I pet a cat without permission?"
He raised four tentacles to show his innocence.
"Hmph, haven't you humans done enough perverted things?"
Sphinx said with an unkind expression, seeming to recall a lot of not so good memories.
"You can't generalize. Okay, I'm going in."
Liu Zheng said.
"Wait a minute."
Sphinx stopped him.
"What's wrong?"
"Don't try to trap me with this kind of small favor. I can give you a chance. Whether you accept it or not, our transaction will be settled."
it said.
"What chance?"
"I can give you a chance to answer questions. As long as you can answer my riddle, you will gain the ability to ask questions to others."
"The person asking the question cannot attack you before answering your riddle. If you answer the question incorrectly, you will be cursed, which can range from death to severe loss of strength. Of course, this rule also applies to you."
Sphinx said.
"Didn't you say that this is Greek mythology and you are from Egypt?"
Liu Zheng asked with empty eyes.
"We just don't have that habit, but it doesn't mean we don't have that ability. Just tell me whether you want to answer the question or not?"
"So what happens if I answer wrong?"
he asked.
"Seeing as your dried fish is really delicious, I can only eat half of your 'meat'."
Sphinx thought for a while and said.
"Okay, I'll answer the question."
Liu Zheng thought for a while and said.
If you hit it wrong and you die, then he will definitely not agree to it.
But if it's half "meat", you can still give it a try.
After all, this ability sounds quite powerful, and if used well, it can be used as a special move.
"Okay, then I'm going to ask a question."
"Wait a minute."
Liu Zheng suddenly had a flash of inspiration.
"What for?"
"I want to invite the referee to preside over this quiz competition."
"Huh?"
Ignoring Sphinx's confusion, he shouted at the sky.
"Captain Dragonfly, come to see me!"
"Captain Dragonfly is here to see you!"
With a loud and powerful voice, Red Dragonfly fell from the sky and landed in front of Liu Zheng.
"It turns out to be you, human Deliveryman. You launched a new competition so quickly. You are worthy of being the champion I recognize."
Red Dragonfly praised.
"It's also a coincidence. By the way, are you interested in hosting a cooking competition between Bloodstained Restaurant Kitchen and others?"
Liu Zheng asked.
"Of course, this is a very rare opportunity."
Red Dragonfly's eyes lit up.
"Okay, I'll summon you after I confirm the game time with them."
"Okay. What an outstanding young man."
Red Dragonfly patted his shoulder.
"I said, can we start?"
Sphinx asked impatiently.
"Of course, competition comes first."
Red Dragonfly immediately entered the state.
"I already understand the situation, Metropolis Strongest Riddler Contest, I will be the referee!"
"The rules of the competition are that both sides take turns asking each other a riddle, and the thinking time is three minutes. If the time is exceeded or the answer is wrong, the riddle will be lost."
"In order to be fair, neither party can ask questions that are beyond the other party's knowledge."
"The bet for the competition is, once the ability of 'Riddle Curse' and half of the 'meat'."
"I will toss a coin to determine the order of the two parties. Deliveryman will ask the first question if the dragonfly is upward, and Sphinx will ask the first question if the windward Mike is upward."
Red Dragonfly took out a golden coin and tossed it upward. The coin fell to the ground and bounced several times before stopping.
"Mike is facing upward, Sphinx will ask the first question."
"Then I declare that the competition has officially begun!"
Red Dragonfly waved Referee Baton violently, and the latter immediately turned into a timer.
"You humans always like to complicate simple problems."
Sphinx shook his head.
"So, my question is."
It looked at Liu Zheng and slowly spoke.