The world has turned into Hell's Game, why should I stay human?
Chapter 249 - 246 If You Get Caught Peeping

Chapter 249: Chapter 246 If You Get Caught Peeping

Speaking of which, climbing walls with tentacles really isn’t as convenient as using fingers.

San Huamao had scaled to the top of the city wall in just a few moments, while Liu Zheng was still staring helplessly from below.

Fortunately, he had a moment of inspiration and used the boning knife and the sawtoothed butcher knife as a ladder, which he then managed to climb up.

Along the way, he did encounter other people, but they seemed not quite right in the head.

So Liu Zheng kept to the less crowded places until he came upon Anke Family Tavern with its sign hanging out front and stopped there.

"If you really can’t wait, I can also guide you."

After a long struggle with his emotions, Anke finally made up his mind and said.

"That would be great,"

he said happily.

Having such a local guide would naturally be much better than him wandering around aimlessly.

"But first, you need to do me a favor,"

Anke said.

"Please tell me,"

Liu Zheng was unsurprised.

"Accompany me to take my family to the church at Pain Church,"

Anke said.

"No problem,"

he agreed readily.

"Marian, bring the children down,"

After taking a look at Liu Zheng’s expression and then at San Huamao, who was being stroked into snoring beside him, Anke finally made up his mind and called out to the second floor.

Marian hesitated for a moment but finally decided to trust her husband’s judgment.

While his wife and two daughters were descending the stairs, Anke kept an eye on Liu Zheng’s gaze.

And what he saw was only calmness.

Only when he saw the youngest daughter’s curly hair that looked like sheep’s wool did the foreigner show a slight smile.

"This is my wife Marian, this is my eldest daughter Niya, and this is my youngest daughter Nina,"

letting out a sigh of relief, Anke then hurriedly introduced them.

"Good evening, respected madam, and the two beautiful young ladies,"

Liu Zheng stood up and bowed.

"Good evening, respected sir,"

Marian and her two daughters also bowed politely.

"Marian, make some food for this gentleman. Liu Zheng, what does your cat companion want to eat?"

Anke asked.

"The same as me will be fine,"

Liu Zheng answered.

"All right. Niya, go help your mother,"

Anke instructed.

"I really appreciate it,"

he said politely.

"It’s nothing, the more it’s times like these, the more we must maintain the etiquette of hospitality; it is what distinguishes us from beasts,"

Anke stated solemnly.

"Very insightful. Now, boss, let’s complete ’Uncle Pepper’s’ grocery shopping while we wait,"

Liu Zheng said.

"So urgent? Why not have dinner first before discussing it?"

Anke suggested.

"Better to get it over with first, I won’t have an appetite with work still unfinished."

"But the wine cellar is underground, and I’m afraid if you and I both go down there, some beast might break in,"

Anke had no choice but to tell the truth.

"Oh, don’t worry about that, Salmon will take care of the house,"

Liu Zheng said.

"You mean... this cat?"

Anke looked at San Huamao curled up in a ball and spoke with difficulty,

wondering if the foreigner in front of him had gone mad.

Right, if he weren’t mad, who would climb over the city walls to shop at a time like this?

"Exactly. Salmon, show the boss what you can do,"

Liu Zheng called out.

"Meow (give me the dried fish),"

San Huamao cried out.

"Here you go,"

he took a little dried fish from his pocket and held it out to San Huamao’s mouth.

San Huamao bit the dried fish and then lifted up its paw.

"Thump!"

A muffled sound rang out.

Anke didn’t see any movement, yet the corner of the table was neatly sliced into several pieces that fell to the ground.

"Hiss~"

Anke took a sharp intake of cool air.

He originally thought that the foreigner referring to a cat as a companion was just a personal preference; he did not expect it to be a matter of actual strength.

If it had not been for the cat’s outwardly normal appearance, he would have suspected it was actually a peculiar pale Beast.

"Are you reassured now, boss?"

Liu Zheng asked.

"Re, reassured."

Anke said reluctantly.

"Then let’s go to the wine cellar now."

"Sure, sure. Please, this way."

Anke had just taken a few steps when he suddenly looked back.

As expected, his little daughter Nina had already eagerly approached San Huamao.

"Nina! Do not disturb Mister Cat."

He said sternly.

One scratch from it wouldn’t be a matter of just spraying some Potion.

"Actually, it’s Lady Cat. But your father is right, Salmon does not like strangers touching it. I’ll introduce you after I come back."

Liu Zheng said gently.

"Okay then."

Nina pouted and stopped walking, then crouched on the ground, staring wide-eyed at San Huamao licking its paw.

"My apologies, I usually spoil them too much, lacking in discipline."

Anke said with embarrassment.

"No problem, I think it’s quite nice. To meet such a lovely little girl in a place like this, it seems my rationality has increased."

He shook his head.

Although Anke did not understand the term Liu Zheng used, he still felt the goodwill and his heart settled quite a bit.

Indeed, not all foreigners were despicable; there were also people who were friendly and kind like the Anke family.

After the Pale Night ends, they could persuade Mister Liu Zheng to move to Yate as well. Their family could gain a new friend, and Liu Zheng could enjoy a stable Life.

Anke didn’t dare to imagine what kind of place would assign such formidable staff to do procurement and set such severe penalties.

As Anke pondered, he led Liu Zheng to the underground wine cellar.

"These over here are all ’Uncle Pepper’."

He pointed to the barrels stacked against the right wall.

"How much would ten barrels cost?"

Liu Zheng inquired.

"As long as you can safely escort my family to the chapel of the Church of Suffering, these barrels of wine are yours for free."

Anke said, bearing the pain.

"That won’t be necessary, it’s all the restaurant’s money anyway. Is this sufficient?"

He pulled out a gold piece the size of a fingertip from his pocket.

This was given by White Feather Chicken to San Huamao, and San Huamao gave it to him.

After all, a cat paying with money without knowing the situation here is still quite astonishing to people.

"Too much, way too much, there’s no need for so much."

Anke said hurriedly.

"No problem, the rest can be exchanged for the local currency. When it’s time to do the procurement, Boss, you’ll handle the checkout and try to get a better deal for us."

Liu Zheng winked and then tossed the gold piece to him.

"Will do, certainly will do."

Anke clumsily caught the gold coin and then smiled ingratiatingly.

At the same time, he felt an odd sense of unease.

It was as if he was not in the terrifying Pale Night, but an ordinary night, seriously discussing business with a well-heeled patron from afar.

"Then please step outside for a moment."

Liu Zheng said.

"Ah? Don’t you need my help to move the wine?"

Anke said in surprise.

"No need, I have a special way to handle it. This is a trade secret, it’s best if you don’t peek."

He shook his head.

"Right, right, I definitely won’t peek."

Anke quickly backed out of the wine cellar and then closed the door, leaning his back against it.

Curiosity clawed at his mind, but ultimately he did not turn around.

If he were still young, he would not have been able to resist peeking, no matter the cost.

But Anke wouldn’t do that now because he was not just a husband but also a father.

"Bang!"

A loud crash interrupted his thoughts.

Anke’s eyes widened in fear, because the sound did not come from the wine cellar but from the ground.

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