The world has turned into Hell's Game, why should I stay human? Chapter 1417 - 857: Perfect Dish!

"Your blade and you don't seem to know each other too well."

Niu Ma slammed his hoof down on the Horizontal Blade lying beneath him.

"We haven't known each other for very long, that's true."

Liu Zheng offered a shrug.

He had only been in Metropolis for about ten days, and he'd possessed "Anger" for even less time.

"It appears so. Tsk, could this blade possibly be female too?"

Niu Ma pursed his lips.

Weapons that surpass Perfect Quality already possess a faint trace of Spiritual nature, and the presence of Spiritual nature provides the basis for achieving "Man and Sword as One."

While "Man and Sword as One" doesn't necessarily raise the floor of combat power, it is capable of pushing the ceiling significantly higher.

Niu Ma once encountered a Swordsman while delivering takeout. That individual's skill level was comparable to Doctor Nile's without the Pharaoh King’s Set, yet they had already attained a high degree of "Man and Sword as One" with their own sword.

During a critical moment, the Swordsman's sword sacrificed itself to unleash a devastating strike, nearly transforming Niu Ma into both a cow and a horse.

Liu Zheng and "Anger" also exhibited a rudimentary form of "Man and Sword as One," considering the time they had spent together; it was already akin to love at first sight.

After practicing with the blade for approximately half an hour, Liu Zheng had become reasonably familiar with the new skill.

However, that was the extent of it. Niu Ma, after all, was not human. To truly master it, a proper sparring partner would be necessary.

Shi Yidao was undoubtedly occupied, but Doctor Nile and Ma Baoli should be available.

Following the payment of Niu Ma's sparring fee and taking a moment to rest, Ace initiated a call.

"I spoke with the third bureau, and they've agreed to assist, though they're not requesting monetary compensation. Instead, they're asking for your help in apprehending someone."

Ace stated.

"Who?"

Liu Zheng inquired.

"A male Tiefling who has committed numerous home invasions. During his most recent one, the victim fought back fiercely, resulting in the death of the victim's entire family—one hundred and three members."

Ace replied.

"That is truly brutal. Hold on, how many members did you say just now?"

He suddenly registered the number.

"One hundred and three members. The victim’s family were an evolved breed of lemmings; they possess a formidable reproductive capacity."

Ace responded.

Lemmings are known from legends, often depicted as committing mass suicides into the sea, capable of having 7-8 litters annually, with up to 12 pups per litter.

In reality, however, they don't genuinely engage in self-destruction; they often drown accidentally during migrations. The dramatic mass sea-jumping scenes in documentaries are frequently staged through human intervention for filming purposes.

Therefore, while documentaries might be recording events, much like Liu Zheng's own storytelling techniques, they often present only a partial truth.

"...Alright, continue."

Liu Zheng was too fatigued to offer further commentary.

"The male lemming victim held the status of a second-class citizen and was also a full professor at Metropolitan University, as well as a special consultant for the Biology Administration Bureau. The third bureau is treating this case with utmost seriousness, dispatching significant resources for the arrest. However, after employing their search methodologies, they discovered the suspect had absconded into the Black Market, leading to a difficult impasse."

Ace elaborated.

The Security Department and the Black Market maintain an understanding; for significant cases that escalate to higher authorities or involve collaborative operations between multiple departments, the Security Department clearly communicates its position to the Black Market.

Should they refuse to surrender the suspect, the market faces a full-scale siege, preventing any outsiders from entering and any insiders from leaving.

Yet, this particular case presents a peculiar predicament; it necessitates action, but issuing a direct ultimatum feels somewhat excessive.

It was at this juncture that they encountered Liu Zheng, tasked with retrieval, presenting a scenario akin to offering a pillow to someone plagued by insomnia or a helicopter cup to an individual from Britain.

The most favorable outcome would be Liu Zheng and the suspect meeting their demise together, coupled with the demolition of the Black Market; that would indeed be a cause for significant celebration, a triple dose of joy.

"Specifically where within the Black Market? I can't exactly search every single room, can I?"

Liu Zheng inquired.

"That, I am uncertain of. However, given that the individual is a Tiefling, there's a substantial likelihood he would be found at the Demon Casino."

With that said, Ace provided him with a concise overview of the Tiefling race.

Tieflings are a distinct classification of half-demons; unlike typical half-demons, their lineage is notably stable, remaining unaffected even across numerous generations, and their intellect is not significantly compromised by their demonic blood.

If this Tiefling, responsible for the annihilation of a family, was not shaped by his personal experiences, then he is likely inherently wicked.

"The Demon Casino sounds promising, as I am quite familiar with the proprietor there."

Liu Zheng expressed apparent delight.

It seemed remarkably coincidental how paths crossed; having just expressed his disdain for demons at the Ping’an City Gambling House, he was now poised to confront an old acquaintance at a similar establishment.

"Okay, I will inform the Third Bureau that you have accepted; this way, those Vampires will have to endure less hardship."

Ace stated.

The Vampires, naturally, refused to confess their guilt. For uncooperative criminals like these, the Security Department possessed interrogation rooms that lacked surveillance measures – ah, no, they were simply interrogation rooms.

"Alright."

Liu Zheng ended the call.

"Hey, when does the Black Market open?"

He turned to Niu Ma.

"Tomorrow night, most likely,"

Niu Ma replied after a moment's thought.

"Are you planning on going?"

Liu Zheng inquired.

"Absolutely not! All my money was swindled by you,"

Niu Ma grumbled.

"My treat."

Liu Zheng declared.

"Then I'll go!"

Niu Ma immediately responded.

"However, you cannot visit those pleasure houses,"

Liu Zheng added.

"Why not?!"

Niu Ma protested.

Visiting the Black Market without indulging in the pleasure houses was akin to entering a sewer and refusing to feast on feces.

"You are preparing for pregnancy; it’s best to be cautious. If you were to contract some sort of disease, wouldn't that delay the plan?"

Liu Zheng advised.

"Hmph, fine, I won't go then. There will be plenty of other things to spend money on at the Black Market,"

Niu Ma pursed his lips.