Liu Zheng, You're Playing with Fire

"What happy thing?"

Liu Zheng pressed his mouthpart directly against her ear.

"Of course, a hearty feast."

Jinzi said with a grin.

"Are you trying to take sides?"

He raised an eyebrow.

Jinzi's move served two purposes.

First, it would let Liu Zheng eat and drink his fill, storing up the strength needed for Flesh Rebirth.

Second, it would wear down the Ultimate Flavor Group's momentum as they waited, while he built his own momentum by recovering his strength.

"Though we have a decent relationship with the Ultimate Flavor Group, Zheng-chan, you are our savior. Jinzi knows which matters more."

Jinzi said softly.

"Mm. Then let's go."

Liu Zheng did not put on airs and refuse.

Even a lion used its full strength to hunt a rabbit. The Ultimate Flavor Group was not some weak opponent he could casually crush.

Besides, he intended to let the Ultimate Flavor Group cool down while they waited.

"By the way, have you made any progress on what I asked you to do last time?"

After arriving at the private room, Liu Zheng asked while eating.

"We've already had people spread the word through the various Bathhouses. I believe we'll receive news soon."

Jinzi said.

"Mm. I didn't want to rush you, but I may be heading out again soon, so I urgently need the Legendary Deliveryman's items as trump cards."

He nodded.

"Heading out again? Are you leaving the city?"

Jinzi asked.

"No. Somewhere even farther than outside the city."

Liu Zheng shook his head.

"Ah, you're going beyond the Borderlands again?!"

Jinzi was shocked.

"That's right."

"Good heavens, how long has it even been?"

She did not know what to say.

Even among Long-Lived Species, the overwhelming majority had never left the Metropolis in their entire lives.

Yet Liu Zheng, a human,