The world has turned into Hell's Game, why should I stay human?!-Chapter 1314 - 805: Black Claw’s Return from the Garbage Processing Plant (Part 2)

Chapter 1314: Chapter 805: Black Claw’s Return from the Garbage Processing Plant (Part 2)

Liu Zheng asked.

"No, my dad died even earlier than Black Claw."

Hou Taotao replied.

"Got it. Tell Xi He that you don’t have to eat shit today."

He said and then hung up the phone.

"You seem to not really want that dog resurrected."

The Pond Master’s tone was a bit curious.

"Even in the Metropolis, resurrection isn’t something normal, right?"

Liu Zheng said.

"That depends on how you define ’dead.’ Resurrection for someone who’s truly dead is of course abnormal, either the body changes or the soul does. But for someone like me who’s half-dead and half-alive, with a bit of luck, resurrection is still possible."

The Pond Master said.

"I don’t know if it was truly dead, but it did die in the Garbage Processing Plant."

He replied.

"Then... that’s indeed quite abnormal."

The Pond Master smacked his lips.

Although he had been an agent in the sewers and is now mingling at the Bloody Restaurant, he still speaks with reverence about the Garbage Processing Plant, another landmark.

After all, the Bloody Restaurant is open to business, and the sewer has its own awareness.

With awareness comes desire, and with desire comes communication.

So even if they have ill intentions towards living creatures, they always leave some room for survival for those who enter.

But the Garbage Processing Plant has no awareness, or at least no one has discovered any signs of it having awareness so far.

Therefore, it presents to the residents of the Metropolis a pure horror devoid of any subjective factors.

Getting out of the Garbage Processing Plant alive isn’t mainly about strength or intelligence; luck is the most crucial factor.

"And why did it suddenly appear and attack Salmon? Was it coincidence or deliberate?"

"If it was deliberate, was it because it’s a San Huamao, or because it’s an employee of the Bloody Restaurant, or perhaps because of my boss?"

Liu Zheng threw out one question after another.

San Huamao and Niu Ma have crossed paths quite a few times, presumably carrying Niu Ma’s scent on it.

"I’m not it, so how would I know? If you want to know, go ask it yourself."

The Pond Master rolled his eyes.

"Where did you encounter it?"

Liu Zheng asked.

"On Stone Slab Street, meow."

San Huamao replied.

"Stone Slab Street?"

He took out a map and found the location of Stone Slab Street.

It’s quite close to the Garbage Processing Plant, with only two streets and a large unmarked area in between.

"What is that unmarked area?"

Liu Zheng asked.

"Theoretically, it should be an open space. In reality, there are always those who aren’t afraid of death who try to open treasure boxes in the Garbage Processing Plant, and inevitably there are some who risk their lives doing business nearby, so we usually call it Garbage Street."

The Pond Master replied.

"Have you ever been, Master?"

He asked.

"I went when I was young, but after being tricked a few times, I stopped going. Most of what’s inside the Garbage Processing Plant is indeed garbage, and harmful garbage at that."

"I remember once I found a tree-shaped ornament. Although it didn’t seem useful, it was quite nice to look at, so I took it home and displayed it. Afterward, I frequently felt thirsty and needed to drink several pounds of water a day."

"At first, I didn’t notice anything wrong. Then once when I went into the sewers to catch fish, I accidentally drank some water from the Underwater River, and after coming ashore, I couldn’t stop coughing and hacked up a bunch of lung pieces. All those lung pieces were fibrotic, like tree roots."

"It was after coughing that I realized my recent thirst wasn’t normal, and then I quickly threw that tree-shaped ornament back into the Garbage Processing Plant."

The Pond Master recalled.

"And then you never went back?"

"Oh, no, that was the second time."

The Pond Master replied.

"Hmm... You have quite the persistence."

Liu Zheng squinted his eyes and remarked.

Being deceived like that and still not giving up, no wonder he eventually got tied up with the sewers.

"Hmph, who hasn’t been a little reckless in their youth? Let me be clear; if you want to catch that dog, I won’t stop you, but don’t even think about using Salmon as bait."

The Pond Master said.

"You’re overthinking it. I wouldn’t let Salmon do such a thing."

He replied.

"That’s for the best. Ask me anything, and if I remember, I’ll tell you."

The face disappeared after saying that.

"Liu Zheng, do you have anything else to ask me, meow?"

San Huamao asked.

"Not at the moment, go and play for now."

Liu Zheng patted its little head.

"Okay, meow~"

San Huamao took out its yarn ball and went to play.

Watching its silly antics, Liu Zheng couldn’t help but show a slight smile, but this smile was fleeting.

"Should I tell Niu Ma?"

He muttered to himself.

Logically, Liu Zheng should inform Niu Ma, the party concerned, but sentimentally, he didn’t want to tell it.

Niu Ma is currently vacationing with his wife on Bathhouse Street, a day off he had to struggle hard to get.

If Liu Zheng told it about this, it would undoubtedly rush back, ruining the vacation.

Of course, ruining the vacation is a minor issue. His main concern is that Niu Ma would go all out to retrieve Black Claw.

If Black Claw truly turned into a monstrosity, it would be fine; with Niu Ma’s mindset, he should be able to do the right thing and eliminate the threat, and afterward, he could have some good food and drinks with Niu Ma and Red Pig.

But if Black Claw retained its consciousness and even purposely avoided Niu Ma to prevent rescue, the situation would become unmanageable.

For Niu Ma to have a smooth vacation, a smooth job transition, and the establishment of a happy Niu Ma family, the best course of action would be not to tell it yet and for Liu Zheng to handle everything on his own.

If Black Claw is dead, then let it stay dead.

If Black Claw is alive, then let it live well.

With this thought, he picked up the phone and called Vampire Sister. 𝒇𝓻𝓮𝓮𝙬𝙚𝒃𝒏𝓸𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝓬𝓸𝒎

"Liu Zheng, you finally called me!"

Vampire Sister said excitedly over the phone.

"I’ve been too busy lately. What are you doing?"

Liu Zheng asked.

"I’m working. Do you want to come and visit me?"

Vampire Sister asked expectantly.

"Next time, next time. I’m calling you because I need a favor."

"Sure, what do you need?"

Vampire Sister agreed without hesitation.

"What time are you off work today?"

Liu Zheng asked.

"Just soon, about half an hour to go."

Vampire Sister said, glancing at the clock.

She’s at the front desk, unlike Sea Girl, who is more of a host.

"Perfect. After work, go to the cemetery for me, help me clean Red Pig’s grave, and then give it a call."

Liu Zheng said.

If he can avoid asking for leave, that would be best, sparing him from owing the Witch a favor and having to join her in tabletop games.

"Alright, I’ll go after work."

Vampire Sister said.

"Thanks. Just get a B package for the grave cleaning. You pay first, and I’ll reimburse you later."

Liu Zheng said.

"Okay."

Vampire Sister didn’t refuse either.

Unlike the novelist and others who are wealthy, a package B costs a hundred thousand, a significant sum for her.

"Can you go alone, or should I arrange someone to protect you?"

Liu Zheng asked with concern.

"No need, I’m a Count now, I’m not that weak."

Vampire Sister said unhappily.

With a bottle of "Vlad III Limited Edition," she climbed directly from the lowest rank Baron to Count, now considered upper-middle class in the Vampire ranks.

With her current power and lineage, working as a front desk is definitely overqualified, but since the Red Witch helped her absorb the power of the "Vlad III Limited Edition," she naturally wouldn’t let her leave easily.

Vampire Sister also needs to consolidate her strength and isn’t planning to leave the "Red Witch" Game Hall anytime soon.

She knows the Red Witch must have done something to her body, but she’s not worried.

If she wants to resign someday, Liu Zheng would certainly help her gain her freedom.

"Alright, alright, Emile is the greatest."

Liu Zheng coaxed her just like he did with San Huamao.

"Hehe. Tomorrow night our clan is having a ball, can you accompany me? I don’t want to dance with those guys."

Vampire Sister said quickly.

"I can. But if there are no orders, you’ll have to order your own takeaway, or I’ll find someone else to go with you?"

He said.

"No, I only want you to accompany me!"

Vampire Sister said with a childish tantrum tone.

"Okay, okay, I’ll accompany you. Just set the delivery time to forty minutes; too long or too short won’t be good for you."

Liu Zheng reminded her.

It’s just a Vampire ball, even without the Legendary Armor bonus, there shouldn’t be much problem, especially since he has the "Legendary Deliveryman’s Ration Cigarette" as a backup.

"By the way."

He thought of an important question.

"You guys don’t eat people at the ball, do you?"