The world has turned into Hell's Game, why should I stay human? Chapter 1356 826: Niu Ma: Give Me a Few to Try_2

"Boss, you can't just stand by while people get their meat eaten and not see them get beaten up."

Liu Zheng spoke with a sense of helplessness.

For one, he lacked Niu Ma's robust strength, making food delivery a perilous endeavor for him.

Furthermore, his duties extended beyond mere deliveries; he was tasked with fulfilling requests from various dubious individuals. Failure to comply carried consequences not far removed from botching a delivery, a far cry from the ease Niu Ma implied.

"What nonsense are you spouting? Get over here and give me a massage," Niu Ma commanded, settling down.

"You haven't even had a proper massage on Bathhouse Street yet?"

Liu Zheng approached, his hands finding their place on Niu Ma's back.

"It's all your fault. My wife absolutely insisted on dragging me back to the city for a night market excursion, and afterward, she had me working tirelessly back home..."

A look of contentment spread across Niu Ma's features as it felt the pressure on its back.

"Working, that is."

It shivered with a sense of comfort, then resumed its tale.

"You seem out of breath; I thought your wife had you working all night on little Niu Ma after all."

Liu Zheng remarked, his tone laced with speechlessness.

"Naturally, otherwise, I wouldn't be this utterly drained. A hard-won day off proves more taxing than a full day of delivering takeout. What a misfortune."

Niu Ma let out a sigh.

"Alright, alright, don't take advantage and play the victim. I didn't see you returning early either."

Liu Zheng responded with an eye-roll.

"So what? I'm your boss. Can't I vent a little?"

Niu Ma grumbled in discontent.

"Fine, fine, go ahead and vent; I'm all ears. By the way, do you fancy trying something with a real kick?"

A thought suddenly struck him.

"Something with a kick? I'm not interested in males," Niu Ma inquired cautiously.

"Relax, I'm even less interested. Just watch closely, and I'll show you what a single-player, four-arm symphony looks like."

Liu Zheng shoveled a generous portion of feed into his mouth before activating his Four-armed Asura mode.

In this transformed state, his strength, the speed of his actions, and his precision far surpassed normal capabilities, instantly enhancing Niu Ma's experience tenfold.

"Oh~ yes, yes! That's the feeling! It definitely packs a punch, truly packs a punch!"

Niu Ma's muscles convulsed as if struck by electricity, its eyes rolling back in its head.

It was only when Liu Zheng paused his ministrations that Niu Ma was jolted free from the deliriously pleasant, albeit agonizing, sensation.

"Your technique is incredible; why did it never feel this intense before?"

Niu Ma asked, its breath coming in ragged gasps.

"Upgraded the hardware, you know? This is a billion-credit artificial body. Why don't you calculate how much this session cost?"

Liu Zheng stated, flexing his arm.

Niu Ma's muscles felt as unyielding as solid steel; massaging with a tentacle previously was a different story. It was only through the lens of an artificial body that he grasped the sheer difficulty, finding it more exhausting than a genuine battle.

"I won't calculate. Whatever the cost, I don't care; I'm not paying."

The mention of money seemed to awaken Niu Ma.

"Tch~"

After a brief exchange, Liu Zheng placed a call to Doctor Nile.

"Doctor, how is Yang Pinru doing?"

He inquired.

"Her injuries have stabilized, and Doctor Bai's medical skills are truly remarkable. However, my newly developed arrow poison antidote also played an essential role," Doctor Nile responded modestly yet with undeniable confidence.

"Impressive, indeed. Is she able to move around now?"

Liu Zheng queried.

"Movement is feasible, but complete self-sufficiency will require at least three to four more days," Doctor Nile replied.

"Mobility is sufficient. I'll have Green Shade Culture arrange for her pickup shortly," he declared.

"In such a hurry? That's not like you at all," Doctor Nile expressed, sounding surprised.

"Did Tianshi mention it to you? She survived because she used her mother as a shield. Of course, her mother intended the same, though she wasn't successful," Liu Zheng stated plainly.

Logically, he understood such actions were commonplace in the Metropolis, yet emotionally, he found it difficult to accept.

"I see. Very well, it is your prerogative how you handle the individuals you bring in," Doctor Nile shrugged.

As an undead being, his emotions were rather subdued; aside from those he was familiar with, he held little concern for the lives or fates of others.

"Mm."

Liu Zheng ended the call and then dialed Wang Manni.

"Have your company come to the clinic to retrieve the individual," he instructed.

"Understood, I will report this to the company immediately," Wang Manni confirmed.

"Mm. You don't need to come personally; just have your company send more personnel," Liu Zheng added as a reminder.

There was a possibility the perpetrator might have tracked the movements to the clinic, and Yang Pinru could face an attack en route to Green Shade Company.

"Okay, okay. The delivery man is truly thoughtful," Wang Manni's voice dripped with honeyed sweetness.

"Alright, that's all then."

He hastily disconnected the call.

After consuming the nutrient paste, the cloying sweetness of that statement became unbearable.

Engaged in a bit of gaming, Ghost Hand ambled in through the doorway.

Liu Zheng presented a handful of dried fish, only to hesitate for several seconds before finally ingesting it.

"Crunch! Crunch!"

The sharp sound of teeth grinding echoed.

"What is that peculiar noise? Has a rodent infiltrated the break room?"

Niu Ma stirred, a look of puzzlement on its face.

"That would be the sound of chewing dried fish, Boss. Would you care for some?"

Liu Zheng inquired.

"What kind of dried fish produces such a sound? I must sample it."

"Here, catch."

Niu Ma caught the thrown dried fish and promptly placed it in its mouth.

"Crunch! Crunch!"

The identical sound emanated from its mouth.

"Blast it, this is incredibly tough. Is this truly dried fish? It feels like biting into steel plating!"

Niu Ma grumbled indignantly.

Ghost Hand, still wrestling with its own piece of dried fish, offered a nod of agreement.

"Very well, I shall instruct Salmon to prepare it softer on the next occasion."

Liu Zheng offered a shrug.

If even Niu Ma found it hard, then it truly must be; he ought to confer with San Huamao, as this dried fish diplomacy constituted a component of his strategic approach.

Liu Zheng retrieved the delivery manifest, scrutinizing its contents.

"Meal: A generous portion of roasted Mamenchisaurus meat"

"Address: Approximately 500 meters to the left of the 'Imhotep' Clinic"

"Orderer: Hennet"

"Deadline: One hour"

"Hmm?"

His gaze fell upon the delivery destination, a deep frown etching itself onto his brow.

He had just dispatched Green Shade Culture to the clinic to retrieve an individual, and shortly thereafter, an order was placed for delivery to the clinic's vicinity. It would be more plausible for him to be the Supreme Councilman's unacknowledged offspring than to believe this was mere happenstance.

Thus, the pertinent question arose: who had placed this order?

It could hardly be Green Shade Culture; consequently, the remaining possibilities included Red Forest Culture, the Lin Family, the Huang Family, and the clandestine group responsible for the abduction of Lin Huang Jiao Jiao's mother and daughter.

Of these, the kidnappers presented the most probable scenario; considering that other factions possessing the capability to ascertain Lin Pinru's presence at the clinic should, by extension, also be capable of acquiring his contact information.

"Another confrontation on the horizon?"

Liu Zheng let out a sigh, once more shoveling several large handfuls of the nutrient paste into his mouth.

"Is that stuff truly that palatable? Toss me a few portions to sample."

Niu Ma, showing no inclination to learn from past experiences, once again requested sustenance from him.

"Certainly."

Liu Zheng tossed several lumps towards it, and as anticipated, a grimace of discomfort contorted its features.

"What is the deal with your taste preferences recently? You consistently bring forth challenging items to consume."

Niu Ma let out a curse.

Though the taste of this paste was inferior to that of dried fish, it nonetheless managed to consume the entirety. Enduring hardship from a difficult background truly shaped one's character.

"It's not that I lack the financial means for delicacies, but rather the nutrient paste offers superior value. I must now attend to a takeout delivery."

Liu Zheng stored the delivery slip away and exited the break room.

This particular food container was exceptionally large; upon opening it, he discovered a full platter of round-cut roasted meat.

"Name: A substantial serving of roasted Mamenchisaurus meat (single-use)"

"Type: Tool"

"Quality: Excellent"

"Effect: Restores a significant quantity of physical stamina."

"Note: Young Tyrannosaurus meat presented as tender meatballs, succulent Canglong flesh, and the springy yet tender meat of the Mamenchisaurus."

"Can this item be exported from the instance: Affirmative"

"So, could someone kindly enlighten me as to the true identity of this dinosaur meat?"

He could not refrain from voicing a complaint.

Upon placing the food container within the Legendary Takeout Box, the characteristic green illumination predictably activated.

Indeed, this particular order carried the potential for complications, as discerning the precise type of dinosaur meat presented a challenge for those lacking professional expertise.

Fortunately, he possessed the Legendary Takeout Box; even if the meal preparation had been erroneous, its contents could still be accurately identified.

After once more marveling at the immense authority vested in the Legendary Deliveryman Set, Liu Zheng commenced contemplation on the advisability of summoning Niu Daji and his associates for reinforcement.