The Mini People stroked the "Vision Flesh" and asked.

"I can't say."

Liu Zheng shook his head.

"I understand. Old buddy, it's really been a long time."

The Mini People sighed.

As an ultra-rare species, the corpse of the "Vision Flesh" was immediately taken away by the Biology Administration Bureau after death was confirmed.

"What do you want?"

After reminiscing about those academic years, the Mini People asked bluntly.

"Have you conducted research on the Iron-eating Beast?

He asked.

The Mini People is an expert in mythical creatures, and the Iron-eating Beast should also count as one.

"I studied it for a while."

The Mini People nodded.

"To be precise, my research direction was to promote the ancestral regression of pandas into Iron-eating Beasts."

"So, do you have any research findings?"

Liu Zheng's spirit was invigorated.

"No. I've tried many methods and discussed with other scholars, concluding that Metropolis lacks some element necessary for their regression, but what exactly it is remains unknown."

If we were allowed to dissect and experiment on them, I'm sure we could gain further understanding. But the Biology Administration Bureau doesn't allow us to do that, and that one successful regressed Iron-eating Beast doesn't trust us either.

The Mini People said regretfully.

No kidding, thinking about dissection and experiments right off the bat, only an idiot would trust you.

Liu Zheng rolled his eyes internally.

"Do you know about the panda extinction event?"

He asked.

"Yes, that event caused quite a stir in our circle. At the time, we even jointly submitted a proposal asking the Biology Administration Bureau to strengthen the protection of rare species, and a deputy director of the bureau resigned over it."

The Mini People said.

"Oh?"

This Black Skull didn't tell him that.

"I even wanted to ask the Biology Administration Bureau for some bodies to study, but unfortunately they said they were evidence and wouldn't even give an arm."

"Heh, after all these years, they still haven't figured it out."

The Mini People said mockingly.

"I bet they haven't even investigated."

Liu Zheng chimed in.

"Hmm, that's possible. Why are you asking about this?"

The Mini People asked.

"Well, it's like this, I've taken in a new little buddy, and it's a regressed Iron-eating Beast..."

He briefly explained everything.

"So I want to ask you to reinvestigate this matter."

"Sure."

The Mini People agreed without hesitation.

"I haven't had any good ideas lately anyway."

Otherwise, he wouldn't be at home accompanying the dog.

"However, you'll have to provide the research funding and PR costs."

The Mini People said.

"No problem."

Anything that involves money is doable.

"Good. Now you can continue telling me what you want."

The Mini People said.

"Eh? Wasn't that it just now?"

Liu Zheng asked puzzled.

"Researching Iron-eating Beasts is already an incomplete project of mine. You providing funding just makes you my sponsor, and asking me to investigate the truth of their extinction is just a sponsor's request, not considered a return."

The Mini People said methodically.

"You're meticulous, Professor, you really are meticulous."

Liu Zheng gestured with a big tentacle.

"Stop buttering me up and start thinking."

"If you insist I think, I really can't come up with anything. How about you decide?"

Liu Zheng said with a bitter smile.

"Sly."

The Mini People gave him a glare.

For someone as meticulous as the Mini People, if you let him think of a return, he's sure to think big.

"Hehe."

Liu Zheng scratched his head pretending to be embarrassed.

"Wait here."

The Mini People jumped off the sofa and walked into the bedroom.

"Tendaros! No drinking on the bed!"

After a burst of scolding, he returned to the living room holding a Hunting Knife.

"Catch."

With a slight exertion, the Hunting Knife flew over like a missile.

Liu Zheng quickly raised a tentacle to catch it, and his body, along with the sofa, was pushed several steps backward.

"What great strength."

He was slightly surprised in his heart.

Who would have thought that such a small body of the Mini People could contain such powerful strength, and it seems it's far from their full power.

But thinking about it, it makes sense; without some power, it wouldn't be possible to tame a Tendaros Hound as a pet.

"Professor, what is this?"

Liu Zheng asked.

The item description did not pop up.

"This is a Ritual Blade. Use it to slaughter a beast that meets the weight standards, then chant the corresponding spell at the appropriate time and place, and you can summon the corresponding mythical creature. Of course, it's only applicable to a small part, and your Black Mountain Goat Cub is among them."

"Give me another handkerchief."

Ordered the Mini Person.

"Oh."

Liu Zheng handed him another handkerchief.

The Mini Person licked his fingertips with his tongue, then began writing on the handkerchief.

And as he continued to write, the handkerchief gradually turned into a bloody piece of skin.

"Alright, the spell is written on it. Just lick the Spell Skin, and it will automatically be recited."

"To summon a Black Mountain Goat Cub, you need a beast weighing no less than 70kg. As for time and place, it needs to be in the wild forest on a moonless night."

The Mini Person handed the Spell Skin to him.

"What exactly is a moonless night?"

Liu Zheng pocketed the Spell Skin and asked.

"A solar eclipse will do, the moon covered by dark clouds will do, a spell to cover it will do; there are many ways."

"Oh, I see..."

He began to ponder what this ritual could be used for.

The simplest use is to summon a Black Mountain Goat Cub, then devour it to strengthen one's own bloodline.

But doing so didn't match his personal wishes, and it was too wasteful.

"Haven't you figured it out yet?"

Seeing Liu Zheng deep in thought, the Mini Person couldn't help but interrupt.

"Please, Professor, enlighten me."

He quickly said.

"Did you forget, you are also a Black Mountain Goat Cub."

The Mini Person hinted.

"Oh! I understand, I can have someone else perform this ritual and then summon me."

Liu Zheng suddenly realized.

"That's right. The reach of this ritual is very large; it can basically cover the entire Metropolis."

The Mini Person said.

"Goodness."

Such a large-range Teleportation Spell, even if one-time use, can indeed rival a Perfect Quality item.

Whether for assassination, escape, travel, it's top-notch.

Unfortunately, it requires cooperation, otherwise being rated as Legendary Quality wouldn't be an exaggeration.

"Alright then, hurry up and leave."

The Mini Person started to shoo him away.

"Professor, people usually serve tea to guests before seeing them off. At least serve me a cup of tea before you chase me out?"

Liu Zheng joked.

"Then wait, once I make the tea, you can prepare to walk the Tendaros that's drunk."

The Mini Person sneered.

"Farewell!"

With a shiver, he jumped up from the sofa and dashed out the door stumblingly.

Walking a sober Tendaros is deadly; walking a drunken Tendaros and surviving doesn't even seem possible.

Getting onto the spirit car, he drove straight to Rose Street.

"First check if there's anyone around."

Liu Zheng said to the French Plane Tree.

"Why should I listen to you?"

"Alright then, I'll keep the wine for myself."

He said indifferently.

"Hmph!"

The French Plane Tree opened its mouth and sprayed a mist of green gas from it.

The green mist quickly spread, enveloping both the French Plane Tree and Liu Zheng within it.

"Quick, you idiotic human, this state won't last long."

The French Plane Tree said.

"With this trick, why didn't you use it last time? It cost me so many favors and money."

Liu Zheng grumbled while pulling out the liquor.

"This is my Origin Power, and scouting is just an additional effect. If I had to use it every time I drank, I would have died long ago."

The French Plane Tree rolled its eyes.

"I thank you, but next time, don't turn drinking into a performance; just drink inside the Black Soil. If you cause any more trouble when drunk, I won't have the connections to save you."

He clasped his hands in respect.

"Hmph!"

The French Plane Tree was aware of its fault, remained displeased but didn't argue back.

"Alright, hand it over."

After Liu Zheng took out the share for it, he reached out with his tentacle.

"Hand over what?"

The French Plane Tree tried to play dumb.

"Extraordinary Items, of course. You're not planning to drink for free, are you? That wouldn't be fitting of a noble and generous French Noble."

He said sarcastically.