The world has turned into Hell's Game, why should I stay human? Chapter 1410 - 853: You’re Really Different from the Legendary Delivery Man_2

Shi Yidao's voice carried a profound weariness.

"So, you eliminated them all?"

Liu Zheng ventured a guess.

"...I no longer wish to be a samurai, but becoming a bloodthirsty killer is also something I abhor."

Shi Yidao responded with a heavy silence.

"It seems the distinction is rather slim. Very well, continue."

"So, I simply told them to depart."

Shi Yidao stated his actions.

"Did they happen to mention that Boss Yamaguchi of the First Group was the one who murdered your son?"

Liu Zheng questioned further.

"They did."

Shi Yidao offered a nod.

"You don't believe them?"

"I believe everything they said. However, I am but one man with a single sword; I could not possibly vanquish so many."

He offered his explanation.

A sudden notion sparked within Liu Zheng's mind. What initially seemed preposterous began to feel increasingly plausible the more he considered it.

"I'm feeling a bit peckish; go and order us a spread of food."

He directed his words to the girl with twin ponytails.

"Yes, Master."

The twin-tailed girl harbored a strong desire to remain and eavesdrop on the unfolding drama, but Liu Zheng's command compelled her to leave the booth.

"Boom!"

The moment she was gone, Liu Zheng instantly unleashed his Four-armed Asura mode, and the formidable Asura Great Dharma Wheel began to spin above his head.

"Have you finally decided to make your move?"

Shi Yidao seemed to have anticipated this outcome long ago, his hand instinctively tightening around his sword's hilt.

"No, I merely wished to ensure that once I finished speaking, you wouldn't react impulsively. Thus, I prepared myself beforehand."

Liu Zheng negated the assumption, shaking his head slightly.

"And what pray tell, are you going to say?"

Shi Yidao inquired, his expression unreadable.

"Do you perhaps have another child?"

Liu Zheng posed the question.

"?!".

Shi Yidao's previously shut eyes snapped open abruptly, revealing sockets as dark as the abyss.

His sword remained sheathed, yet an intangible sword energy erupted, streaking menacingly towards Liu Zheng's neck.

Unhurriedly, Liu Zheng allowed the Asura Great Dharma Wheel to emanate a radiant light, effectively neutralizing the incoming sword energy.

"See, I informed you that you would react instinctively."

He remarked with a touch of smugness.

"How could you possibly know?"

Shi Yidao demanded in a deep, resonant voice.

He admitted to himself that it was indeed a reflexive action; otherwise, the full force of that sword strike would have been considerably more potent.

"I made an educated guess. Were I in your position, I would seize any opportunity to eliminate them all; they serve no purpose alive."

Liu Zheng stated his reasoning.

Of course, there was also the possibility of sheer cowardice.

Yet, he felt that cowardice was not a trait Shi Yidao possessed.

"Since you seem to possess this knowledge, what are your intentions?"

Shi Yidao inquired, his gaze fixed on Liu Zheng.

"Let us discuss matters of substance. Perpetual hiding is not a viable strategy. Given your current predicament, your other child is likely not faring any better. I can offer a fundamentally secure environment for your child, thereby granting you the liberty to pursue your vengeance. Even should you perish, your child will remain well-provided for until they reach adulthood. Incidentally, is your child a boy or a girl?"

Liu Zheng continued his proposition.

"Do you genuinely believe I would disclose such information to you?"

Shi Yidao retorted with a cold sneer.

Revealing the child's gender would make locating them significantly easier.

"If it's a girl, she could reside with the physician; he would undoubtedly be pleased to have another young companion for his daughter. Should it be a boy, he could stay at the primary school, surrounded by numerous children for play, ensuring he wouldn't feel lonely."

Liu Zheng continued his musings aloud.

However, he exercised caution, deliberately avoiding any mention of specific names.

"If you prefer your child not to remain within the city's confines, I can arrange for their relocation to the outskirts. I have contacts within Bathhouse Street and the Ten Thousand Great Mountains, and I can guarantee your child's absolute safety."

The Stone Spirit Clan, he knew, was inherently trustworthy. Furthermore, Niu Daji's family on Bathhouse Street held stable positions; as long as they refrained from causing trouble, no one could lay a hand on them.

"Do you imagine I would place my trust in someone I've only just encountered?"

Shi Yidao's sneering tone persisted.

"I believe you will. Or perhaps, more accurately, you *desire* to trust."

Liu Zheng countered.

"And why is that?"

"Because you are nearing your breaking point. The deceased ought to yield to the living, and your other child is the one who is living. You, on the other hand, are a living corpse, tormented daily by overwhelming guilt and corrosive hatred."

He articulated his assessment.

"Do you drown yourself in a stupor each day because, when sober, the anguished cries of your deceased son relentlessly echo in your ears?"

"Cease your words!"

Shi Yidao bellowed out in anguish.

In a blinding flash of sword light, every piece of furniture within the room was bisected, leaving deep, jagged gashes upon the very walls.

"Very well. Whether you choose to entrust your child to my care or not can be decided at a later juncture. However, if you accept the delivery I mentioned, I can provide you with a means of escape."

Liu Zheng stated his conditional offer.

"What manner of escape do you propose?"

"The Fisherman, an operative connected to the sewers, is an Elder I know. You can seek refuge within the sewer system initially. Subsequently, I will arrange for your discreet departure from the city and your journey to the Ten Thousand Great Mountains. I maintain favorable relations with the Stone Spirit Clan there; I can prevail upon them to find you a secluded mountain dwelling. Given your capabilities, living a life of peace should not pose an insurmountable challenge."

He elaborated on his plan.

"Who exactly are you?"

Shi Yidao's brow furrowed slightly.

Despite not fully comprehending the entirety of the situation, he could sense the terrifying network of influence this individual possessed.

"Merely a delivery person. Time is of the essence; you ought to make a choice now."

Liu Zheng stated, his eyes flicking to his phone.

"If I refuse, do you intend to use my child as leverage against me?"

Shi Yidao questioned.

"That won't happen. While I may not be a virtuous person, I wouldn't stoop that low."

Liu Zheng replied, shaking his head.

"However, to be perfectly candid, if you were to perish, your child wouldn't survive either."

He followed up.

"Are you so confident in your ability to defeat me?"

Shi Yidao let out a cold smirk.

"I am not certain of victory. But I am absolutely sure that you will die."

Liu Zheng produced the Anti-evil God Grenade.

Unlike the infamous soup sealed within a pot, its dreadful power was palpable, even without a precise understanding of its nature.

"You are quite unlike that other fellow."

Shi Yidao commented unexpectedly.

"The Legendary Delivery Man?"

"Precisely."

Shi Yidao confirmed with a nod.

"Were you two well-acquainted?"

Liu Zheng inquired.

"We engaged in a few rounds of gambling; I shared drinks with him, and he assisted me in testing my sword techniques."

Shi Yidao responded.

"Ah, then you were indeed quite close."

Having shared these three experiences, men could be considered sworn brothers.

"Consequently, when I later learned of his demise, I even offered him several solemn toasts from afar. Though he frequently caused others inconvenience, he never truly inflicted harm, a rarity in this Metropolis."

Shi Yidao remarked.

"I have retrieved his skeletal remains for proper burial; if you wish to pay your respects, you are welcome to."

Liu Zheng stated.

"Indeed? He actually left behind his bones?"

Shi Yidao expressed a degree of surprise.

The Legendary Delivery Man, an expert of elite caliber, was highly esteemed; even a single bone could be fashioned into a divine artifact. Particularly since his death occurred at the Bloody Restaurant, the failure to recover his body seemed incongruous.

"Likely, he made some arrangements prior to his passing."

Liu Zheng offered with a shrug.

"He doesn't strike me as the sort to meticulously plan such matters. Very well, where are his remains interred?"

Shi Yidao inquired.

"Beneath the French Plane Tree on Rose Street—the one that has gained sentience. Should you visit, make it known you are a friend of Liu Zheng; otherwise, it might prove hostile."

Liu Zheng informed him.

"I must pay a visit. Without his influence, I might not have achieved this level of sword comprehension. Now, deliver the takeout to me."

Shi Yidao suddenly declared.

"So abruptly?"

Liu Zheng raised an eyebrow.

"I cannot possibly wield this sword against his successor. Furthermore, your offer is quite generous. However, I wish to stipulate one additional condition: I shall receive half of the recent earnings."

Shi Yidao proposed.

"Agreed. In fact, I had intended to give you the entirety of it."

Liu Zheng consented.

"I shall claim only that which is rightfully mine."

Shi Yidao replied, shaking his head.

Liu Zheng promptly produced 2.5 million in cash, and Shi Yidao, as per their agreement, signed for the delivery.

"Might I borrow your ring for a moment? Transporting such a substantial amount of cash is rather conspicuous."

Shi Yidao requested.

"Certainly. Do you not possess any form of storage equipment?"

Liu Zheng expressed his astonishment.

This was the first instance he had encountered a potent individual lacking any storage apparatus.

"Do you assume I am merely feigning destitution? Apart from this sword, I possess no other valuables upon my person."

Shi Yidao stated with a touch of irritation.

"That is indeed a state of profound poverty. Here, the activation phrase is 'Infinite Heavenly Venerable.' Do not disturb the items within; I invested considerable effort in their arrangement."

Liu Zheng entrusted the Qiankun Ring to Shi Yidao.

"Understood. Await me on Rose Street; I shall attend to my affairs and then proceed there."

Shi Yidao informed him.

"Very well."

Liu Zheng nodded.

Given his apparent familiarity with the Legendary Delivery Man, it was not unusual for them to linger after completing a delivery.