Hell Game: Starting in Metropolis
Chapter 242

You Can't Win at All, I Don't Understand

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The Sphinx tilted its head back, enjoying the morning Sunshine Pet Store.

As a mythical creature that leans towards the sun god 'Ra', the Blood Moon Night is not comfortable for it either.

It raised its paw and licked it, just about to roll over, when it heard a familiar roar coming from afar.

The Sphinx glanced at it disdainfully, then turned its back, presenting its rear end to the outside.

But Liu Zheng ignored its disdain for him, and deliberately went around to it, putting down drinks, desserts, and of course, dried fish.

"I'm going abroad to buy supplies, and I estimate I won't be back for several days."

Without waiting for the Sphinx's reaction, he walked straight into the clinic.

The Sphinx raised its eyelids and stealthily extended a paw.

In the clinic, Nile Doctor was bending over, removing the bandages from below.

Hearing footsteps, he and his brother looked up together.

"Isn't your way of greeting guests a bit too extravagant, doctor?"

Liu Zheng said with a dark expression.

"Haha, sorry, nobody usually comes this early."

The Nile Doctor laughed loudly and wrapped the bandage back on.

"My medical skills largely come from the blessings of Ra, so I often let parts of my body bask in the sun."

It explained.

"Then why are you only showing off your brothers?"

"Because it's the one we use the most."

"That's what the Nile Doctor said confidently."

"I shouldn't have asked."

Liu Zheng looked up at the ceiling.

"Haha, it's much more interesting talking to humans. Other races are either too perverted or too rigid. Sit down, Xiaomei, pour tea for the guests."

"The Nile Doctor shouted."

"Okay, doctor."

Cheng Xiaomei came out from the inner room and handed Liu Zheng a glass of honey beer.

How's work here?

He took a sip of his honey beer and asked.

"It's great, the work is easier than before, and the doctor and Sesha are both very nice."

Cheng Xiaomei said, her head lowered.

"That's good. You can take this money for now."

Liu Zheng took out a large wad of cash and handed it to her.

"No, no need. My salary is enough."

Cheng Xiaomei waved her hand in refusal.

"Yeah, if you do this, people will think I'm stingy."

The Nile Doctor chimed in from the side.

"Take it, it's enough for you, but not enough for your two kids. As their uncle, how can I bear to see them go hungry?"

He glanced at Cheng Xiaomei's chest and said.

Whether it was Nile Doctor's quirky sense of humor or not, Cheng Xiaomei also changed into the same bandage outfit as Sesha, except that it didn't cover her face, but it accentuated her figure even more.

"Not bad, right?"

The Nile Doctor raised an eyebrow at Liu Zheng, clearly noticing his focus.

"Ahem, well, what do you need to give me quickly? I have to go to the next store."

Liu Zheng said.

"Hey, how dare you ask someone for something so self-righteous?"

The Nile Doctor expressed his dissatisfaction.

"Would you be happy if I treated you politely?"

He countered with a question.

"He doesn't seem very happy either."

The Nile Doctor scratched the bandage on his head.

That settles it.

Liu Zheng shrugged.

The main reason was that he found it hard to be polite after seeing the Nile Doctor sunbathing his penis in front of him.

"Something feels off. Never mind, come with me."

The Nile Doctor waved him over, signaling him to follow him.

Liu Zheng forcibly stuffed the banknotes into Cheng Xiaomei's arms, and then followed the Nile Doctor to a stone coffin.

"You're not going to make me put that concubine's head on your head again, are you?"

He asked cautiously.

"Of course not, I'm not human anymore, I don't have those kinds of fetishes."

The Nile Doctor denied it.

So you mean you had that when you were still human, right? Then why did you kill the guard who cheated on you?

Liu Zheng gave him a disdainful look.

"I've thought about it all night, and there's really not much I can do to help you with your situation."

The Nile Doctor didn't care about his dislike.

"Finally, I got my inspiration from your identity as a Black Goat's Young hybrid."

He continued.

"How so?"

"Can't you Flesh Regeneration? So, I've prepared an attack method that's perfectly suited to you."

The Nile Doctor placed his hand on the coffin lid.

"Get ready. As soon as I open the coffin lid, you crawl inside immediately."

He said to Liu Zheng.

"Ready."

Liu Zheng nodded.

"Okay. Three, two, one!"

The Nile Doctor suddenly opened the coffin lid, and intense light poured out instantly.

He only had time to feel a burning sensation before everything went dark.

"Go inside quickly!"

"The Nile Doctor shouted in a hoarse voice."

Without hesitation, Liu Zheng immediately sprinted forward.

He wasn't unaware of the destructive aura emanating from the coffin, but he believed the Nile Doctor had no reason to betray him.

"Bang!"

The coffin lid immediately closed, Liu Zheng continued to rush forward, but he didn't feel the bottom of the coffin.

But the burning sensation didn't go away; instead, it became even stronger.

Liu Zheng's eyelids and eyeballs didn't even have time to grow before they were burned by the continuous stream of high-heat rays.

At the same time, he felt a burning sensation all over his body.

The feeling was as if he had been thrown into an incinerator, and in an urgent manner.

"Just bear with me a little longer, I'll be done in a minute."

The Nile Doctor's voice came from a very distant place.

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Liu Zheng remained silent, because the Nile Doctor's words conjured up some unpleasant images in him.

I have this feeling that this guy is outside the sarcophagus right now, masturbating in front of him.

Fortunately, the Nile Doctor didn't keep him waiting too long.

About two minutes later, the sound of the coffin lid opening rang out, and a bandaged hand grabbed Liu Zheng's ribs and dragged him out of the coffin.

"Bang!"

As soon as the stone coffin was closed, the burning sensation disappeared immediately.

Liu Zheng stood still, waiting for his body to regrow.

After waiting for a while, his vision finally returned.

Liu Zheng also saw the Nile Doctor in front of him, and his charred right hand.

"It's alright. I'm a descendant of the sun god. This burn will heal with a few more prayers."

"Nile Doctor said, trying to sound casual."

What's inside the stone coffin?

He asked, somewhat curiously.

The Nile Doctor hesitated for a moment, but then told him anyway.

"It's one of Ra's eyes."

"Huh? Even God's eyes can be gouged out?"

Liu Zheng exclaimed in shock.

Such a lowly god, no wonder his descendants are being eaten to near extinction.

"It's not what you think. The word 'eyes' is just for your convenience, but it is indeed part of divine power."

The Nile Doctor explained.

"All right."

He didn't ask any further questions.

This is clearly the clinic's biggest secret, and the fact that Nile Doctor is willing to share so much shows how much he trusts him.

"I have planted a ray of Ra's Radiance within your body. Once you trigger the ' Rage Incarnate ' state, your entire body will be engulfed in Sunfire."

" The Sunfire is very destructive, but it will also harm you. If it weren't for your ability to Flesh Regeneration, I wouldn't dare to give it to you. And you must come to me to take it back as soon as you return, otherwise the Sunfire will Runaway."

The Nile Doctor's gaze towards Liu Zheng also seemed a little off.

He had seen other races with regenerative abilities, but none were as monstrous as Liu Zheng.

Despite being burned so badly, it healed completely in just a few minutes and was no longer noticeable.

With such abilities, it's no wonder he can thrive in a place like the Bloodstained Restaurant.

Come to think of it, this guy would be more suited to the Kitchen than the Delivery Department, right?

"You're gone."

Liu Zheng had no idea what the Nile Doctor was thinking. He greeted him and prepared to leave.

"Okay, sure."

The Nile Doctor gathered his thoughts and led him back to the front hall.

"Wait, wait a minute."

Before Liu Zheng stepped out of the clinic, Cheng Xiaomei called him back.

"What's wrong?"

He turned around and asked.

"I have nothing to give you, but this is a talisman my son and I made for you. I hope you won't find it unworthy."

Cheng Xiaomei lowered her head and handed Liu Zheng a red rope amulet.

Inside the perforated talisman pouch, a small card had the word "Peace" scrawled on it in crooked handwriting.

"This is the best gift I've ever received."

He took the amulet, examined it closely, and then placed it in the breast pocket of the Legendary Disguise.

Sensing the sincerity in Liu Zheng's words, Cheng Xiaomei raised her head and revealed a shy and innocent smile like a young girl, then covered her face and fled into the inner room.

"It seems we can't have Sesha host you anymore."

"The Nile Doctor said quietly from the side."

"Ah, why?"

He didn't react at first.

"If even a married woman is so infatuated with you, it's no wonder she's a mentally challenged girl who can't resist."

The Nile Doctor looked at him like he was a thief.

"Well, things aren't actually as you think."

Liu Zheng attempted to prove his innocence.

"Don't explain, Sesha's about to get up. You'd better leave now, or don't blame me for being ruthless."

The Nile Doctor interrupted him, speaking bluntly.

Although he felt that the man had completely misunderstood him, Liu Zheng could only leave the clinic speechlessly in the face of the man's father's intimidating presence.

Outside the clinic, the Sphinx had rolled over, its eyes closed, and was basking in the sun.

Hearing him come out, she merely twitched her ears but paid no attention.

However, they had already finished enjoying the food and drink on the ground.

Liu Zheng smiled, patted its belly from a distance, then got into the Ferrari and drove away.

The Sphinx opened its eyes, stretched out its paws and rubbed its belly, its gaze unreadable.

After leaving the clinic, Liu Zheng went to the vicinity of West River Center.

Of course, he didn't go in, and he didn't even come into the West River Center's field of vision.

He had finally managed to postpone his meeting with the Peacock; he wasn't about to be so eager as to court death.

Liu Zheng made a phone call, and a little while later, Wang Manni came out from around the corner.

As she emerged, she was very cautious, glancing back every now and then, seemingly worried that someone was following her.

"Did you bring the goods?"

He asked in a low voice.

"Huh? What kind of goods?"

Wang Manni was completely bewildered.

"It's nothing, just a joke, don't worry about it."

Liu Zheng shook his head.

This woman clearly hasn't watched any police dramas; she can't even recall such a classic line.

"Okay. The deputy director is very satisfied with the tutor you recommended. This is what he asked me to bring you. Of course, I also offered some suggestions."

Wang Manni subtly took credit for herself.

He took the gift box from Wang Manni, opened it, and found a USB flash drive inside.

Title: Internet Big-Tech Jargon Encyclopedia

Type: Item

Quality: Excellent

"Effect: After being inserted into the target's body, it uses a massive amount of information about the dark side of major internet companies to cause confusion in the target's mind. The less the target knows about the dark side of these internet companies, the better the effect."

"Note: Who can understand any of the words you're using? That's perfectly normal."

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

Another control-type item, not bad.

It must be said that Wang Manni's suggestion was quite thoughtful.

With the true damage bonus from the Legendary Disguise, his attack power is actually not weak; he just lacks the means to actually attack the enemy.

"Don't worry, I'm the kind of person who likes the old and gets bored easily. As long as you don't do anything stupid, I'll always support you. The higher you climb, the happier I'll be."

Liu Zheng put away the USB drive, glanced at her, and said.

"Don't worry, Manny will always be very good."

Wang Manni said obediently.

Her mutated limbs combined with her alluring face created a unique kind of beauty.

Unfortunately, Liu Zheng didn't appreciate it.

"I'm leaving. Don't forget what I said."

He warned Wang Manni again, then turned and left.

Wang Manni maintained a sweet smile until the Ferrari disappeared from sight.

After wandering around outside, Liu Zheng finally harvested all the leeks he could.

In theory, there's still room for exploitation, for example, by the newsstand owner.

After all, without him, it would be difficult for that Pure Meat Sausage to find anyone else who could crack the disc.

But Liu Zheng thought about it and decided against it. You get what you pay for, and he already had enough unfinished tasks. He shouldn't create more trouble for himself.

Moreover, he already possesses enough items, and it's unlikely that the newsstand owner could provide any transformative assistance.

"You look like you've had quite a haul."

Back in the lounge, Cow-Horse glanced at him and said.

"It's all thanks to everyone's help."

Liu Zheng said modestly.

"I have no idea where you get your charm from, managing to hook up with so many people in such a short time."

The Cow-Horse said with a hint of jealousy.

Although it couldn't see the items stored in the system space, it could see the complex aura emanating from him.

"It's all thanks to you, Boss. Many people only bother with me because of you."

Liu Zheng quickly offered a compliment.

"Yes, that's true."

The expressions on the Cow-Horse looked much better.

For example, Nile Doctor, if it weren't for the fact that Cow-Horse are the bosses of the Delivery Department, they would close the door and release Sacred Scarab as soon as they meet.

"Alright, Napoleon called to urge you, you'd better hurry over."

The Cow-Horse shook their hooves and said something.

"Okay."

Just as Liu Zheng was about to leave, Cow-Horse called him back.

"Hey, wait a minute."

"What's wrong, boss?"

He turned around.

"I know you're not afraid to fight, but there are some enemies you can't beat, so there's no point in fighting, you know?"

"It's just a matter of time, "Cow-Horse said calmly.

"There's no way we can win. I don't understand."

Liu Zheng paused for a moment, then smiled and said...

"Since I came to the Delivery Department, I've only faced enemies I can't beat. If I don't fight hard when I can't win, I'd be dead already."

"Besides, if I don't come back, how will you go on vacation, boss? I'm still waiting for Little Cow-Horse to recognize me as his godfather."

He chuckled.

"Bullshit! You think you're worthy to be my daughter's godfather!"

Suddenly, the Cow-Horse stood up and kicked him out of the rest room with one hoof.

"Get out of here! Don't let me see you again, or I'll kick the shit out of your body!"

The door slammed shut, leaving only that large, lonely figure in the lounge once again.

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