The world has turned into Hell's Game, why should I stay human?
Chapter 331 - 314: Casting Spells is Also a Damn Slow Knife?_2

Chapter 331: Chapter 314: Casting Spells is Also a Damn Slow Knife?_2

After who knows how long, the aftermath of the meteor shower finally stopped.

Liu Zheng, who had become a puddle of bones and flesh, lay on the ground without moving for a long time, creating a matching scene with the similarly limp Foolish Spider in the distance.

The two non-human creatures locked eyes from afar, completing an unspeakable exchange.

They knew that now it was a contest of regenerative abilities.

Whoever could move first would be the victor of this hunt.

Although this hunt had no Hunter, both were Beasts.

"Cough!"

Liu Zheng spit out a small piece of intestine, his previously blocked trachea now clear.

"Can’t waste this."

As he muttered, he reached out his tongue to grab the intestine and swallowed it again.

In such a critical moment, any bit of nourishment was key.

Bone after bone formed inside Liu Zheng’s body, and strip after strip of muscle molded around the bones.

Soon, a blood-red skinless creature stood up.

He held the Slaughter Knife with his elongated tentacles and walked laboriously toward the Foolish Spider.

By the time he reached the massive spider, his tentacles had returned to their original size.

"Muro, I won."

Liu Zheng grinned with his toothless maw and then raised the Slaughter Knife.

In the Foolish Spider’s emotionless gaze, he chopped off its head.

"Thank you, Hunter."

The head of the Foolish Spider sank into the ground, and Muro’s figure reappeared in the mirror.

"Was it you who helped me just now?"

Liu Zheng asked.

The Foolish Spider had been about to stand up, but was pulled down by an invisible force.

"That’s about all I can do. The rest was mostly your own ability."

Muro shook her head.

"Hmm, I think so too."

He said proudly.

"...You really are an incredible person, Mr. Foreigner."

Muro paused and said.

"I am about to be liberated from this grand and cold consciousness. But thanks to you, I can do one last thing for Yate."

As she spoke, she raised her hand.

The Time Net appeared again, extending from her body outward in all directions.

Muro bit her own finger, and a drop of Blood Pearl fell on a strand of the Time Net.

Then, all the timelines took on a layer of blood-red color.

"After the Blood Moon rises, time in Yate will be temporarily frozen. Those who underwent Blood Healing will also not turn into Beasts."

"Killing the Moon Demon will bring a temporary dawn to Yate."

"I hope this can make up for some of our sins."

"Also, I have another favor to ask of you, Mr. Foreigner."

Muro said.

"Speak."

"Kill my mentor. His desire for knowledge is eternal, and even if he shows a bit of humanity, he will eventually revert to that ruthless Scholar."

"Only by killing him can Yate’s peace last a bit longer."

Muro sighed.

"Sure, killing Lao Deng and bursting Gold Coins is what I love most."

Liu Zheng readily agreed.

After all, Yate had turned into this ghostly state because Albert was partly to blame.

Although he had no obligation to help the Yate residents execute the criminal, since the locals were paying, he didn’t mind taking on the role of the Executioner on the side.

"So, farewell, Foreigner."

Muro exposed a sad smile, then waved her hand.

Liu Zheng was grasped by an invisible force and flew rapidly toward the dome.

Just before he vanished into the fog, he saw the immense Pale Moon rising from the deep sea, but its edges had already taken on a reddish tint.

When the fog before his eyes dissipated, Liu Zheng was back on the Observatory.

"Congratulations, young man, you have taken the first great step."

Albert said to him.

"Next is cross-dressing, right?"

Liu Zheng said emptily.

He looked up into the sky, where the Pale Moon overhead had also turned red.

"Cross-dressing? That’s not necessary. As long as the gender has changed, clothing is merely decorative."

Albert shook his head.

"Wouldn’t it be better to cross-dress? How long until the Blood Moon arrives?"

Liu Zheng asked.

"Any time now. It might be the next second, or it could be a day from now. However, if you turned into a female, the Moon Demon would definitely come down immediately to court you."

Not sure if it was his imagination, but Albert’s tone seemed to carry a hint of amusement.

"Pfft, typical believer in women’s solidarity, really low."

He made a gesture of retching.

"...If Carcarens Academy offered acting classes, I’d definitely hire you as a professor. Alright, let’s move on to the next step."

Albert slightly raised his arm, and the White Dwarf crawled out from his sleeve, made a face at Liu Zheng.

Liu Zheng chuckled and flicked his forehead in a teasing manner, frightening it back into the sleeve.

"You’ve already killed two superior beings, stop scaring this poor little guy."

Albert said helplessly.

"What is it?"

Liu Zheng asked.

"It’s a Messenger, a creature of mysterious origin. Tommer people consider them kin, but can’t confirm which superior being they belong to. Messengers don’t attack others; at most, they play pranks like stealing. But they steal supernatural items, so to ordinary people, Messengers are essentially harmless."

Albert explained.

"I see, never mind then."

He had found the little creature quite amusing and even thought it would be nice to have one as a pet.

But since Albert said it was also kin, better not.

Keeping kin close was like attaching a surveillance device and a time bomb to oneself; not exactly a smart play.

"Give it to him then."

Albert shook his arm.

The Messenger crawled out again, then dashed to Liu Zheng’s feet, dropped a small bottle, stomped his foot huffily, and then ran back to Albert’s sleeve.

"Hey, you just said it doesn’t attack people."

Liu Zheng complained loudly.

"...Cut it out, young man, are you sure that counts as an attack?"

Albert said, exasperated.

"Tch, it’s because they have owners like you that so many people hate pets."

He curled his lip and bent down to pick up the small bottle.

In the transparent body of the bottle, there was half a bottle of red liquid.

"Name: Gender-Changing Potion (Red)"

"Type: Item"

"Quality: Excellent"

"Effect: Upon use, the player’s biological sex will change to the opposite sex, lasting one hour."

"Note: You’re awake! The operation was very successful, you’re now a cute (handsome) girl (boy)."

"Can be taken out of the instance: Yes"

Well, not only can you change from male to female but also from female to male, huh? Yate residents sure know how to have fun.

"This is just a part, if you drink the blue potion as well, you can permanently become female."

Albert explained.

"No need."

Liu Zheng quickly refused.

"Alright, if you insist."

Albert was somewhat disappointed but couldn’t do anything about it.

After all, for someone who effortlessly killed two superior beings, he had no coercive measures available.

"By the way, shouldn’t you pay some deposit first?"

Liu Zheng said brazenly.

"Of course, your followers have already received the items you wanted."

Albert seemed to be aware of everything happening in the academy.

"I don’t believe it, not unless I verify it myself."

"Well then. I’ll wait here for your return."

Albert lifted his staff, and a white mist rose on the other side of the Observatory.

"Aren’t you afraid I’ll just walk away?"

He raised an eyebrow.

"I trust you. Besides, ever since you killed Muro, the Moon Demon won’t let you leave."

Albert’s aged face revealed a smile as if his plot had succeeded.

"As expected, you scholars are cunning."

Liu Zheng shrugged, seemingly not too upset.

Even as he passed by Albert and his rocking chair, Liu Zheng even gave his shoulders a little knead, portraying a respectful attitude towards the elderly.

"Old man, daring to plot against me even at your death’s door. I want to see just how many Gold Coins you can drop later."

However, as he walked into the white mist, his face pulled a cold smile.