Even in the face of delicious food, the Golden Dumplings displayed astonishing discipline.
They formed a Bagua formation and took turns inhaling the smoke emitted by the Big Black Pill.
Whenever a wisp of green smoke was consumed, that Golden Dumpling's body would swell, and its fur would grow fluffier, as if it had transformed from a golden shaded cat into a Maine Coon.
"Happy now?"
Hachijo shot Liu Zheng a sidelong glance.
"If they're happy, then I'm happy."
Liu Zheng replied with a smile.
"Hmph. It was only because they met me as their minister that they got such a good deal."
Hachijo muttered.
"Then I hope Lord Hachijo lives ten thousand years and sits securely in the minister's seat forever."
Liu Zheng flattered him.
"Forget it. Working in a hellhole like this, living ten thousand years? I'd be lucky not to turn into one of those Short-Lived Species."
Hachijo curled his lip.
"It's fine, Lord Hachijo. You're tough enough to endure it."
He said with a smile.
"Is that supposed to be a compliment?"
Hachijo glared.
"Let's get back to the point. You said you had something to ask of me. What is it?"
Liu Zheng changed the subject.
"Come help out."
Hachijo said as he glanced at the weakening fire in the boiler.
"Alright."
Without another word, Liu Zheng walked over to the coal pile and started working as a porter.
Without the attribute bonuses from the Legendary Disguise, hauling coal took some effort.
Fortunately, the fed Golden Dumplings rushed over to help, barely managing to keep the fire going.
"My granddaughter is in her final year of high school now."
Hachijo said as he watched the flames.
"That's a good thing. Once she gets into college, you'll both have it easier."
Liu Zheng said.
The happiest