The world has turned into Hell's Game, why should I stay human? Chapter 1412 - 854: Legendary Deliveryman’s Bloody Underpants_2

"You ought to return and take command."

The masked woman stated with a sense of helplessness.

"Did he truly mention the First Group?"

Gambling Snake steered the conversation back to the primary subject.

"Yes, that is what Yamei overheard."

The masked woman confirmed.

"Do you believe it to be highly probable?"

Gambling Snake inquired once more.

"I believe it is indeed very likely. Considering their typical actions and the evident conflicts of interest, this operation strongly resembles something the First Group would orchestrate. Furthermore, the deliveryman’s word has always been reliable; he likely conducted thorough investigations before relaying the information to Shi Yidao."

The masked woman responded.

"Hmm, in that case, you should proceed to Diagonal Alley and secure the assistance of a mage. It appears I must hasten back, lest I miss out on an intriguing spectacle."

Gambling Snake declared after a moment of contemplation.

"Understood, Lord Gambling Snake."

The masked woman replied with respect.

The small snake, which had been in a state of constant vibration, grew still once more, quickly reverting to its original form as a cluster of Blood Pearls.

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Meanwhile, Liu Zheng arrived at Rose Street, encountering the French Plane Tree engaged in revelry with the Ginseng Sprite.

The Ginseng Sprite was swaying precariously, clutching a bottle that towered over her. Her face was flushed crimson, radiating a cheerfulness that surpassed even that of a festive New Year's picture.

Liu Zheng swiftly approached, gently liberating the bottle from the Ginseng Sprite's grasp and replacing it with a soothing cup of Yangzhi Ganlu.

"It is one thing to indulge in solitary drinking, but quite another to lead a child astray."

He cast a stern glance at the French Plane Tree, whose slurred speech and equally inebriated state were undeniable.

"She...she is several hundred years our senior, combined."

The French Plane Tree stammered in response.

"That matters not; now that she has assumed human form, you must count her age from the moment of her transformation."

Liu Zheng stated with unwavering seriousness.

"Tch~"

The French Plane Tree rolled her eyes, her already askew gaze tilting even further.

"You have narrowly escaped death, yet you have learned nothing, merely continuing to drink and drink."

He admonished, his tone laced with exasperation.

"What is there to fear? I have obtained a new artifact; as long as it remains within a meter of me, no one can conceal their presence."

The French Plane Tree boasted with a smug air.

"Furthermore, to possess alcohol and refrain from drinking is akin to being dead."

She offered as justification.

"Drink, drink, by all means, drink yourself into oblivion."

Liu Zheng uttered with a sigh of resignation.

"However, a friend of mine is arriving shortly, so refrain from becoming intoxicated and behaving foolishly; otherwise, do not even consider asking me to procure any more drinks for you."

He cautioned.

"Then do not arrange to meet people here. This is hardly your personal reception chamber."

The French Plane Tree pouted petulantly.

"This particular friend must meet at this very location. He is an acquaintance of the Legendary Deliveryman and wishes to pay his respects."

Liu Zheng explained.

"That fellow actually has friends?"

The French Plane Tree’s surprise caused her face to tilt even more dramatically.

"Even you have me, so what is so peculiar about Li having companions?"

He seized the opportunity to subtly taunt the French Plane Tree.

"Tch~"

The French Plane Tree’s expression turned decidedly unpleasant.

After a brief exchange of playful banter with the partially intoxicated French Plane Tree, Shi Yidao finally made his appearance on the horizon.

He was impeccably dressed in clean attire, his stride elongated and exuding newfound confidence. He covered several hundred meters in but a dozen steps, arriving before Liu Zheng.

"You have arrived."

Liu Zheng acknowledged.

"Indeed, I am here."

Shi Yidao responded.

"Your presence was certainly required; otherwise, I was on the verge of summoning the authorities. A significant portion of my fortune is secured within."

He quipped humorously.

"I harbor no desire for the possessions of others. I am returning what was originally entrusted; please verify its contents."

Shi Yidao removed the Qiankun Ring and presented it with both hands.

Liu Zheng, without the slightest hesitation, slipped it onto his index finger.

"Has everything been settled?"

He inquired.

"The debts incurred have been settled, and now it is time to collect what is owed. Should any unforeseen circumstances befall me, to whom should the recipient be dispatched?"

Shi Yidao asked.

"Send them here, or contact me, and I will arrange for their pickup."

Liu Zheng tore a page from a notepad, meticulously recording the Clinic's address and his personal phone number.

"Very well. Where is Li?"

Shi Yidao inquired further.

"Esteemed Mr. Delago, I implore you to present Li."

He addressed the French Plane Tree.

"Absolutely not."

The French Plane Tree showed no inclination to comply.

"Infinite Heavenly Venerable."

Liu Zheng placed an entire case of Unlucky Coffee onto the ground.

The French Plane Tree, it turned out, had a fondness not only for alcohol but for any kind of flavored beverage.

"Hmph."

The French Plane Tree, with a grunt, dragged the case into the Black Soil and proceeded to unearth the skeleton of the Legendary Deliveryman.

"These are indeed Li’s remains."

Shi Yidao confirmed the skeleton's identity with a mere glance.

While not celebrated as a Hero, the Legendary Deliveryman undeniably left behind an infamous legacy.

"Li Sang, have some of this wine we shared back in the day."

Shi Yidao produced a small sake bottle from his sleeve and offered it to the Legendary Deliveryman.

"Saying farewell to you, separated like a clam from its shell, as I tread, autumn too withers..."

He recited the melancholic verse while pouring.

"Human, what is he chanting?" the French Plane Tree inquired with curiosity.

"It's a passionate poem that expresses the agony of parting with cherished friends or family, and the sorrow felt over the relentless march of time," Liu Zheng offered as an explanation.

"Oh. So, not all of you humans are completely ignorant," the French Plane Tree grudgingly admitted.

"Compared to the learned and wise French Plane Tree, I suppose I do appear rather ignorant," Liu Zheng replied with a compliment.

"Hmph, naturally," the French Plane Tree responded proudly.

"Let Li Sang rest in peace now."

Shi Yidao placed the sake bottle into the Legendary Deliveryman’s hands and spoke these words.

"Very well. Esteemed Mr. Delago, would you please rebury the Legendary Deliveryman?" Liu Zheng requested.

"Hmph, you didn't have to ask," the French Plane Tree retorted, rolling its eyes at Liu Zheng before proceeding to rebury the Legendary Deliveryman’s skeletal remains.

"This is Li Sang’s memento. Please accept it," Shi Yidao stated, presenting Liu Zheng with a lacquer box he retrieved from his sleeve.

Liu Zheng opened the box, revealing a white undergarment marked with noticeable dark red bloodstains.

"Name: Legendary Deliveryman’s Bloody Undergarments"

"Type: Equipment"

"Quality: Excellent"

"Effect One: When equipped, the player’s need to relieve oneself will surge dramatically. Furthermore, defecating will induce bleeding, permanently reducing all attributes by one point with each occurrence, and the item cannot be unequipped once worn."

"Effect Two: Players who equip this item can designate another item from the Legendary Deliveryman Set, enabling its effects to function even when not actively delivering."

"Effect Three: Upon activation, the player receives a random effect from the Legendary Deliveryman Set for a duration of one hour, after which the item is consumed and destroyed."

"Can be taken out of instance: No"

"Note: So, indulging in excessive drinking truly does lead to a painful posterior upon waking..."

"Could it be that you two..." Liu Zheng’s gaze shifted between the item’s note and Shi Yidao, his sentence left unfinished.

"I do not engage in such peculiar preferences. Li Sang’s bleeding was a result of consuming an excessive amount of green peppers with mustard," Shi Yidao replied with an expressionless face.

"Understood," Liu Zheng nodded, choosing not to delve deeper into the matter.

Setting aside all other considerations, the item's effects were undeniably potent.

While it couldn't activate the complete Legendary Deliveryman Set like the preceding "Legendary Deliveryman’s Dirty Undergarments," the extended duration offered a distinct advantage.

In truth, any single effect from the Legendary Deliveryman Set held the potential to drastically alter the course of a battle.

However, the severe drawback of a permanent one-point reduction in all attributes, coupled with the inability to unequip, presented a terrifying prospect; excessive bouts of diarrhea could render him weaker than an ordinary person.

Consequently, this item had to be stored away, ill-suited for regular combat gear, making Effect Two virtually impractical.

Fortunately, the existence of "Legendary Deliveryman’s Ration Cigarettes" meant that this wasn't an insurmountable problem for the moment.

"You carry a blade, yet you do not wield it," Shi Yidao observed.

"That is correct," Liu Zheng admitted candidly.

His swordsmanship largely consisted of wild swings, with a few techniques borrowed from martial arts cinema.

"I possess skill with a blade, but I am not adept at teaching. Furthermore, true learning demands diligent effort and cannot be imparted in a single moment. Nevertheless, I do have an approach, though it carries considerable risk. Are you interested in learning it?" Shi Yidao inquired.

"How significant is the risk?" Liu Zheng countered with a question.