The world has turned into Hell's Game, why should I stay human?
Chapter 614 - 453 Confiscating Liu Zheng’s Tools of Crime

Chapter 614: Chapter 453 Confiscating Liu Zheng’s Tools of Crime

"Buddy, that’s a bit harsh to say."

Liu Zheng said with a bitter smile.

"Little bro, I figure you’re not exactly human anymore, right?"

Sheng Laoer laughed heartily.

His face flushed red, and he argued, "Being half-human doesn’t make me not human... half-human! Mixed blood can’t just be judged from one side, right?"

Then, Liu Zheng and Sheng Laoer both laughed, and the air in the security booth became joyful.

"So according to you, Professor Niu wants me to walk his dog again?"

He steered the conversation back on track.

"Doesn’t seem like it. I’ve never seen him walk the dog at night."

Sheng Laoer shook his head.

"Then he’s not thinking about turning me into dog food, is he?"

Liu Zheng squinted skeptically.

"Shouldn’t be. With Professor Niu’s status, buying dog food would be a walk in the park. Plus, you managed to walk the dog successfully last time. If he doesn’t want to risk recruiting someone new, there’s no reason he’d feed you to the dog."

Sheng Laoer thought for a moment and replied.

"Makes sense. What do you think he’s up to then?"

He asked for advice.

"I think he might be looking to reclaim that chew stick of yours."

Sheng Laoer suggested.

"Huh? Why do you say so?"

"Isn’t it obvious? In all of Metropolis, he’s the only one keeping a Tendaros Hound. You’re waving that chew stick around daily like it’s a trophy. If something serious happens and people start talking, the trouble will definitely land on him."

Sheng Laoer explained.

"Makes sense."

Liu Zheng nodded thoughtfully, starting to weigh his options.

The chew stick was without a doubt his top strategic deterrent—meant for mutual destruction scenarios.

While Liu Zheng still had delivery slip and elevator button as instant teleportation tools, given the opponent’s ability to traverse time and space, escaping seemed highly unlikely.

Whether he could even evade the Tendaros Hound after clearing the instance was a gamble he wasn’t sure he could win.

Moreover, since the chew stick originally belonged to the Mini People’s pet hound, tracking him down would be a trivial matter. Escape was simply not an option.

It was clear the Mini People’s decision to order delivery rather than sending the Hound directly was an attempt to pursue respectful communication.

Given that approach, Liu Zheng saw no reason to antagonize them unnecessarily.

After factoring in Sheng Laoer’s description of the Mini People, Liu Zheng made up his mind.

"Thanks, buddy. I’ll leave you to it. I’m off to deliver the food."

He said to Sheng Laoer.

"Go ahead. But my advice? Don’t fall out with Professor Niu—the dog’s downright vicious."

Sheng Laoer warned him.

"Got it."

Liu Zheng entered the neighborhood, navigated with ease to Building 7, and arrived at Unit 1503.

"Knock knock."

He knocked on the door, then gazed downward.

The door opened, and this time he immediately spotted the Mini People.

"Hello, here’s your delivery. Please sign to confirm receipt."

Liu Zheng said politely while scanning around, but saw no trace of the Tendaros Hound.

Seeing this, his resolve solidified further.

"Also, here’s your lost pet accessory, returned as is."

He took out the chew stick and placed it down in front of the Mini People.

"Hmm?"

Liu Zheng’s action clearly caught the Mini People off guard. Whatever they had prepared to say got stuck in their throat.

"What’s this supposed to mean?"

After a moment of silence, the Mini People asked.

"Huh? What do you mean, what’s it supposed to mean?"

Liu Zheng feigned confusion.

"This stick was a reward from the Tendaros Hound, not something I lost."

The Mini People clarified.

"But I feel like this reward doesn’t really match the work I did, so it’s more like I ’found’ it."

"You’re trying to clear my name, aren’t you?"

The Mini People seemed to grasp his motive.

"You could say that."

Liu Zheng replied.

"We’ve only met once, and I’m just your delivery guy. You don’t have to go to such lengths."

The Mini People remarked.

"That means you don’t understand me. My principle has always been: ’If others respect me even a little, I’ll offer them greater respect.’ You didn’t send the Tendaros Hound to demand it back, nor did you let it threaten me—that’s a display of respect."

"Since you’ve shown me respect, I should naturally consider your perspective."

He stated earnestly.

"Did you go to school?"

The Mini People asked.

"Nope."

Liu Zheng shook his head.

He hadn’t attended school in Metropolis.

"Have you read books?"

"Yes."

He nodded.

"Good, that’s important. Even in Metropolis, reading more books is beneficial. Of course, stick to public literature. Avoid specialty or forbidden books."

The Mini People emphasized.

"Got it. The ocean of knowledge is vast—reckless sailors drown."

Liu Zheng quipped.

"Exactly. Shame, though; if you weren’t a delivery driver for the Bloody Restaurant, I’d recommend you to attend a refresher course."

The Mini People lamented.

Completing university refresher courses and passing the exams could earn someone a certificate. Although it wasn’t equivalent to a full-fledged degree, its demanding entry and rigorous standards made it highly valuable.

"No worries. Delivering food has its perks. I enjoy the experience of weaving through different corners of the city and meeting diverse people."

Liu Zheng wasn’t lying. He genuinely relished the fascinating and thrilling life in Metropolis.

Even the constant threats of death—deep down, he couldn’t deny a certain addiction to them.

In a way, it made perfect sense that his first instance was in Metropolis.

"Interesting young man. Come in."

The Mini People said, turning toward the sofa.

Liu Zheng hesitated briefly before following him inside.

"Have a seat."

The Mini People climbed onto his bespoke sofa and gestured toward another single-seater sofa.

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