The world has turned into Hell's Game, why should I stay human?
Chapter 600 - 446 This CP is too bizarre for humans

Chapter 600: Chapter 446 This CP is too bizarre for humans

"Hmph, how much can a Ginseng Sprite possibly be worth? Something like that wouldn’t even make it to an auction."

The French Plane Tree said.

"Then can you buy something at an auction that can help you share the Power of Nature? Even if you could, by the time you make it to an auction, those black-armored guys will have chopped you into firewood."

Liu Zheng retorted.

"Just a few black-armored guys, nothing more. As long as I’m awake, I have absolutely nothing to fear."

The French Plane Tree said confidently.

"You really shouldn’t underestimate them; they’ve got a god backing them up."

"Well, so do we."

Doctor Nile interjected.

"Doctor, don’t talk."

"Mummy, shut up."

The human and the tree said simultaneously.

"Tch, abandon and betray, huh? You’d better not get sick, or you’ll all be begging for my medicine."

Doctor Nile made an obscene gesture at them.

Priests don’t necessarily equal nobility, scholars don’t necessarily equal elegance, and doctors don’t necessarily equal kindness.

As for someone like Doctor Nile, who is a priest, scholar, and doctor all rolled into one, arguments and profanity were as commonplace as meals. Previously, he had held back out of a sense of dignity.

Now that they were all familiar with each other, he naturally had no reservations.

"You despicable human idiot, just say it—what are you trying to take from me again?"

Liu Zheng and the French Plane Tree locked horns for a while before the latter finally admitted defeat, grudgingly muttering.

"Calling it ’taking’ is too harsh. At most, it’s exchanging gifts."

He said, wearing his most tactful expression.

"Exchanging gifts? You’re just robbing me blind, you thieving human!"

The French Plane Tree shouted.

"Wait, when your non-human forms shrink, does your brain size shrink along with it?"

Liu Zheng turned to Doctor Nile.

"How is that even possible? Hmm... maybe not?"

Doctor Nile initially wanted to refute such a groundless claim, but recalling his daughter, he faltered.

After all, when Sasha became a mummy, her size had shrunk significantly.

"Cut the nonsense. I’ve got just one day off, and I’ve already burned through several hours here with you—spent relationships, cash, tools, who knows how much. Even kids have their limits for whining. If you keep dragging this on, I’ll start getting pissed."

Liu Zheng’s face darkened.

"Hmph. Just a dumb human, who’s whining at you?"

The French Plane Tree grumbled as it rooted through the Black Soil.

"Here, take it—how annoying."

A more delicate-looking tree root emerged from the Black Soil and tossed a green, hexagonal gem at him.

Liu Zheng caught the green gem and realized it wasn’t entirely green; it also had many black, fibrous inclusions inside it.

"Name: Nature’s Resentment Crystal (Single Use)"

"Type: Tool"

"Quality: Exquisite"

"Effect One: Upon physical contact with a target, continuously absorbs their Vitality to grow plants while inflicting sustained resentment attacks upon their soul."

"Effect Two: Upon soul contact with a target, continuously absorbs their resentment to grow Soul Flowers (with sufficient resentment, Soul Seeds will be produced)."

"Note: In every sense of the word, this is a pile of crap."

"Portable outside of the instance: Yes"

"You rooted around for so long and gave me a pile of crap?"

He stared into the French Plane Tree’s eyes.

"How did you know?"

The French Plane Tree looked astonished.

"If I didn’t have this much skill, I’d have already been conned out of even my underwear by you lot. Let’s cut to the chase—if you don’t hand over something decent today, I won’t bother with your damn issues in the future."

"Next time, whether you turn into braised chicken or vegetable salad, that’s on you. Just remember to invite me when the feast happens—I’ll bring my own drinks."

Liu Zheng said sternly.

If the two of them were negotiating privately, his tone would certainly be less harsh.

But now, with so many people watching, if Liu Zheng showed weakness, the others might get ideas.

Besides, protecting the French Plane Tree wasn’t stipulated in the commission. Most of his effort stemmed from their past friendship.

If the French Plane Tree didn’t value their bond, this relationship wasn’t worth maintaining.

A fixed merchant NPC is valuable, but not irreplaceable.

Having worked this hard, Liu Zheng now had the luxury of weighing his options.

"Then give that back to me first."

The French Plane Tree extended its hand.

It might be crap, but it’s premium-grade crap.

Anything premium is worth collecting.

"No way. Once something’s in my hands, there’s no returning it. Treat it as a down payment."

Liu Zheng tucked it directly into his System Space.

Effect One offering continued physical and soul attacks and Effect Two promising the creation of new items—both effects were intriguing, and he certainly wasn’t giving it up.

"Purée! Damn thieving human! I should’ve drained your blood back then and hung your bones on my branches!"

The French Plane Tree grumbled and cursed.

"Well, now not even piss—let alone wine—is flowing."

Liu Zheng shot back without hesitation.

"That’s still better than being swindled by you!"

"Swindled, my ass! The stuff I’ve given you isn’t even available at auctions!"

He rebutted sharply.

"Who said I couldn’t buy it?"

"Then go get it at an auction! Why come to me?"

Liu Zheng raised his voice.

"I don’t like... Oh, Fils de pute!"

The French Plane Tree flew into a rage.

Which bastard had shackled it in such an absurd way? If it ever found out, it would hang them on its branches for a hundred years, sucking them dry.

"I feel like... they’re arguing like a couple."

The nightingale mused thoughtfully.

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