The world has turned into Hell's Game, why should I stay human? Chapter 1385 841: Man Proposes, God Disposes

Niu Ma casually offered a piece of dried fish to Liu Zheng as he picked up a delivery order.

"Dish: Steamed Ant Egg"

"Address: West River Center E Building 666."

"Orderer: William"

"Time limit: One hour"

"An ant egg, and just a single one? Is it even enough to leave a trace in my mouth?"

A slight smirk touched his lips.

"Boss, I'm heading out for this delivery, okay?"

Liu Zheng bid farewell to Niu Ma before exiting the break room.

Upon opening the food container, he found a single egg inside, roughly the size of an ostrich egg.

This colossal ant egg, unlike a bird's, bore a cashew-like shape, with the faint outline of a developing ant visible within.

"Well, I suppose I was overthinking things."

He gave a shrug.

Indeed, one should never underestimate the sheer variety of life in the Metropolis.

"Name: Steamed Ant Egg (Single Use)"

"Type: Tool"

"Quality: Excellent"

"Effect: Substantially restores stamina."

"Note: Tastes like chicken, crunchy, the protein content is... apologies, wrong function."

"Can be taken out of the instance: Yes"

Liu Zheng recalled a trip to Yunnan where cold ant egg salad was served. Unfortunately, dishes featuring insects had always been somewhat unappealing to him, so he'd never tried it. Now that he himself had become somewhat unusual, his palate had certainly broadened. If he didn't need this item for a draw at the black market, he would have been genuinely curious to sample the taste of this giant ant egg.

After confirming that everything was in order, Liu Zheng departed the restaurant.

His initial destination wasn't Rose Street, as he had no intention of interring the late lady delivery driver's remains in a Black Soil plot.

After all, Niu Ma might pay his respects, and the French Plane Tree definitely wouldn't permit any visits near its roots.

He intended to set aside some time later to visit the cemetery and secure a burial plot for the lady delivery driver, selecting a location close to the Red Pig Cemetery.

At the very least, now that Red Pig and his wife were together in their grave, his lingering resentment should have significantly diminished. This should prevent any confrontations upon Niu Ma's arrival.

"Hmm? Hold on a moment."

Liu Zheng suddenly recalled a crucial matter.

With Red Pig and his wife now sharing their grave, hadn't his resentment already started to dissipate naturally?

Upon reaching the clinic, he presented his query to Doctor Nile.

Doctor Nile, being both a priest and someone who had experienced death, should possess a profound understanding of such spiritual matters.

"Certainly."

Doctor Nile affirmed.

"Resentful spirits are inherently fragile, sustained solely by their unresolved grudge. Once that grudge fades, they dissipate just like a popped bubble. While the peculiar environment of a cemetery may prolong their existence, their eventual vanishing is inevitable."

Doctor Nile elaborated further.

"What's the maximum duration they can persist?"

Liu Zheng inquired.

"It's difficult to say precisely; perhaps a few months, or it could extend to several years."

Doctor Nile replied.

"A few months to a few years, you say?"

He knitted his brows slightly.

Qian Zao's soul was tethered to its host, and that host had become integrated into a porcelain pillow, transforming into a unique kind of earth spirit. This transformation should grant it longevity, potentially lasting for decades. If Red Pig were to vanish within mere months, wouldn't all his preceding efforts become utterly futile?

"Is there a method to resolve this predicament?"

Liu Zheng asked.

"There is a straightforward solution available. It merely hinges on its willingness to accept it."

Doctor Nile stated.

"You're not suggesting we make it a believer in God Ra, are you?"

He immediately grasped Doctor Nile's proposed solution.

"Why? Is that not a feasible option?"

Doctor Nile met his gaze with a questioning look.

"It's excellent, absolutely perfect."

Liu Zheng quickly gave his enthusiastic approval with a thumbs-up.

Beyond mere flattery, devotion to God Ra is indeed an exceptionally sound choice. Ra is a genuine deity, possessing immense authority. Currently in a weakened state, devotion to Him is readily attainable and yields significant rewards.

"Hmph, at least you possess the sense to speak appropriately. Go and ask it. If it consents, I shall perform a Soul Purification Ceremony during my next available opportunity."

Doctor Nile instructed.

The Soul Purification Ceremony involves invoking God Ra to descend the Sun God Fire, purifying the soul body of any impurities. Subsequently, divine power is utilized to reshape the soul body. Although the procedure carries considerable risks, Red Pig's current strength should make it manageable.

Upon the successful completion of the Soul Purification Ceremony, Red Pig would essentially become an adherent of God Ra, theoretically bound to His divine pronouncements. However, even if Ra were not severely incapacitated, Red Pig would still primarily remain subservient to the cemetery's influence, relegating Ra's edicts to a secondary concern. Thus, no substantial alteration in his primary allegiance would occur.

Naturally, nurturing a powerful affiliate offers distinct advantages for God Ra, making it a mutually beneficial arrangement.

"Very well, thank you, Doctor."

Liu Zheng inclined his head in gratitude.

Next time, when he procures a burial plot for the lady delivery driver, he can conveniently broach the subject with Red Pig.

After obtaining two complimentary cups of honey beer from Doctor Nile, he commenced his drive towards West River Center.

The security guard stationed in the lobby cast a cursory glance in his direction before returning his attention to his newspaper.

Green Shade Culture had already made it known to the property management. Intervening with Liu Zheng was against the established protocols and certainly not worth a death sentence.

It was only natural that blocking Liu Zheng was the last thing he wanted to do.

Currently, within the security personnel under Peacock, Liu Zheng had cultivated a rather formidable notoriety. Unless absolutely necessity dictated it, no one desired to provoke this executioner.

After all, their own chairman had previously been bested by this individual; none were eager to forfeit their lives for a meager monthly wage of a few hundred dollars.

"Deliveryman, over here."

Wang Manni was already anticipating his arrival and waved him over with palpable excitement upon spotting Liu Zheng, proceeding to assist him in passing through the gate.

"Alright."

Liu Zheng gave a nod and approached her.

He produced a partially consumed pack of cigarettes, an internal supply, with three remaining.

"Please give this pack of cigarettes to the guard. Inform him it's a token from the Environmental Department," Liu Zheng stated.

He passed the cigarette pack to Wang Manni and gave his instructions.

Since a confrontation seemed unlikely, fostering a positive connection seemed a wise choice; one could never predict when such a relationship might prove beneficial.