The world has turned into Hell's Game, why should I stay human?
Chapter 675 - 483: There’s Nothing Tentacles Can’t Solve_2

Chapter 675: Chapter 483: There’s Nothing Tentacles Can’t Solve_2

"Where’s that beer bottle of yours? Let me play with it again."

As soon as Niu Ma entered the lounge, he eagerly asked.

"What do you need it for, big guy?"

He asked.

"I’ve got this super hard walnut, I want to see which one is tougher."

Niu Ma lifted his hoof, revealing a walnut the color and luster of fresh pig’s blood.

"Isn’t this a collectible walnut? You can’t eat it, why smash it?"

Liu Zheng recognized it at a glance.

The trend of playing with walnuts has existed since ancient times, reaching its peak during the Qing Dynasty, ranking among the Four Elegances (walnuts, bird cages, fans, gourds).

Around the 60s and 70s, collectible walnuts began to revive, peaking around 2013 when they could fetch sky-high prices of tens of thousands per pair.

However, after 2015, the price of collectible walnuts started to plummet, reaching the equivalent of cabbage prices.

The reasons are many, but the rise of industrialization and online shopping are definitely among them.

After all, when you can buy online a pair of walnuts for a fraction of the price that others polished for decades, still shiny and smooth, it’s hard to hold onto fantasies.

"Who said collectible walnuts can only be polished, not eaten? In my mouth, everything’s a dish."

Niu Ma huffed.

"Alright, alright. But you spoke too late, I already pawned the beer bottle."

Liu Zheng talked about the Tentacle Monster incident.

"You dare to pawn such a thing, I don’t know whether to say you’re bold or foolish with money. When you can’t get it back, let’s see what you do."

"It shouldn’t come to that, no matter how high its quality, it’s just a trinket, it should know what’s important."

He shook his head and said.

"Humph, do you think everyone thinks rationally? There are more lunatics than normal people in Metropolis."

Niu Ma said disdainfully.

"We’ll see when the time comes."

Liu Zheng said indifferently.

With the Tentacle Monster’s prowess, he wasn’t afraid of it going crazy; the crazier it was, the more excited he got.

"Suit yourself, anyway when Ghost Hand pummels you, I won’t step in to stop him."

Niu Ma kicked the walnut back to his haystack.

Evidently, he intended to continue tussling with this little thing.

"Big guy, why not let me have a try?"

Liu Zheng saw and said.

If the walnut’s hardness was due to extraordinary powers, then his true damage should also come in handy.

"No way, find your own if you want to play."

Niu Ma guarded his walnut with a hand and watched him warily.

"So you actually know you’re just playing?"

Liu Zheng muttered internally.

He shook his head helplessly, took out his phone, and planned to call White Feather Chicken to collect the goods when suddenly the phone rang.

He looked at the caller display, it was a completely unfamiliar number.

After hesitating, Liu Zheng answered the call.

"I heard you’ve been looking for me everywhere?"

A gentle voice came from the other side of the phone.

"You are... Mr. Fool?"

He hesitated to ask.

"Delivery man still remembers me, I feel extremely honored."

The Fool joked.

"Not at all, Mr. Fool’s flair at the last salon ball is etched in my memory."

Liu Zheng said.

"Not at all, the delivery man’s fascinating stories and elegant dance moves were what left me stunned."

After a round of mutual praise, the chat atmosphere instantly heated up.

"How did Mr. Fool know I was looking for you?"

He asked.

"A friend in the media reached out to me and told me you were looking for me."

The Fool replied.

"Oh, it’s Player No. 4."

Liu Zheng recalled.

"What Player No. 4?"

The Fool asked curiously.

"It’s someone I play tabletop games with, I made a deal with him, the condition was to contact you."

He briefly recounted the tabletop game incident.

"The delivery man is indeed multi-talented. I happen to want to incorporate some tabletop game elements in my next book, could you guide me a bit?"

The Fool said with surprise.

"Of course, as long as you don’t mind me leading you astray."

"Hahaha, the delivery man is truly humble. So why are you looking for me?"

The Fool got to the point.

Though not one for public appearances, competing for the vice-chair position of the Writer Association means there’s plenty of non-writing-related work.

"Originally two matters, now it’s become three. I hope you won’t mind me being troublesome."

Liu Zheng said awkwardly.

"No worries, go ahead."

The Fool generously said.

"The first thing is about the Novelist and Fei Shibu, I wonder how they’re doing now."

"I knew you’d ask about that. They’re locked in the little black room for violating association rules."

The Fool said.

"The little black room? Is it like a cell?"

"Not that serious. Every author is a treasure of the association, and we don’t easily take harsh punishment against them. However, the little black room isn’t a pleasant experience either."

"Those locked in the little black room must complete a sufficient number of words each day and undergo manuscript review by the guards. Failure to meet the word count or receiving low evaluation on the review will lead to further punishment."

The Fool explained.

"What kind of further punishment?"

He asked.

"That’s inconvenient to tell you unless Mr. Delivery Man is willing to join our Writer Association."

The Fool extended an olive branch again.

"Uh, Mr. Fool, I’m in the restaurant right now, and our manager is right beside me."

Liu Zheng tactfully said.

"Hahaha, that’s my overstep."

The Fool laughed.

"How long will they be in the little black room?"

He skipped over the topic.

"Another six days."

The Fool thought for a moment and replied.

"Can they be released early?"

"If their work is excellent enough and the reviewer agrees, they can be released early. However..."

The Fool paused and continued.

"This time, the reviewer on duty is originally an editor, whose high standards are renowned throughout the Writer Association. Getting his approval is very difficult for them."

"Is there any other way?"

"If someone provides a guarantee, they can also be released early. But generally, people won’t be willing or qualified to provide this guarantee."

The Fool might as well have texted the words "you beg me."

"Can I ask Mr. Fool to provide the guarantee?"

Liu Zheng cooperatively asked.

"That’s certainly possible. However, although I’m not a businessman, I also adhere to the principle of equivalent exchange."

The Fool said.

"What does Mr. Fool want?"

"I want a coffin."

The Fool said.

"A coffin? It wouldn’t be one made of French Plane Tree, would it?"

He froze for a moment and asked.

"French Plane Tree? What’s that?"

The Fool was also stunned.

"It’s made by a friend of mine, and its coffins are very popular among the Dead."

Liu Zheng briefly explained.

"Then it seems I found the right person. However, its coffin probably doesn’t meet my requirements, I need a copper coffin carried by Nine Dragons."

The Fool shook his head.

"Uh, Mr. Fool, you really think highly of me?"

He said speechlessly.

He’d even treasure dragon dung, how could he deal with Nine Dragons.

Moreover, those nine dragons are merely laborers carrying the coffin, who knows what’s terrifying in the coffin.

"Haha, you’ve misunderstood. Those Nine Dragons are not True Dragons, but nine centipedes with the True Dragon Bloodline."

The Fool explained.

"I still think I can’t defeat them."

Liu Zheng squinted his eyes and said.

"You should have confidence in yourself."

The Fool encouraged.

"I really don’t."

"You certainly can."

The Fool emphasized.

"Mr. Fool, please don’t tease me. If it really doesn’t work, let them stay in the little black room, it might get them focused on writing."

He said with a bitter smile.

Just hearing the name Nine Dragons Coffin sounds tough to deal with. Since the Novelist isn’t in danger, let them retreat in the little black room for a few days, and make up to her later.

"Giving up so quickly? That’s not like Mr. Delivery Man’s style."

The Fool joked.

"My biggest advantage is knowing when to give up. Being cowardly is shameful but useful."

Liu Zheng shamelessly replied.

"Alright, I can offer you some help to ensure you can subdue it after finding the Nine Dragons Coffin. But if so, you won’t get additional rewards."

The Fool pondered for a moment and said.

"Do you know any clues about the Nine Dragons Coffin?"

He asked.

"Yes, it’s in the cemetery."

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