CHAPTER 815: CHAPTER 554: FRENCH PLANE TREE: THIS TIME, I WILL FAVOR YOU

"Oh crap! Old Nile, you have such a good thing and didn’t give it to me, that’s seriously not cool!"

Niu Ma said indignantly.

"Niu Ma’s fertility isn’t weak, and your ability isn’t weak enough to not have kids."

Doctor Nile explained.

"Not listening, not listening, you better give me another one right away."

Niu Ma played the rogue.

"There isn’t anymore. If there was a second pill, I would’ve given it to you long ago; this one I kept as a last resort."

Doctor Nile spread his hands.

In City Hall, a heap of Immortal Species with infertility issues use this Nine Revolutions Joyful Pill to trade for protection without much trouble.

"Tch."

Niu Ma curled his lips.

"Speaking of which, doctor, take a look at this item."

Liu Zheng took out the mermaid princess’s first tear.

"Name: Mermaid Princess’s First Tear (One-time use)"

"Type: Item"

"Quality: Excellent"

"Effect: After use, permanently gain the ’Water Element Affinity’ status."

"Note: The first tear shed by a mermaid princess who maintains her purity, combined with other materials can create aphrodisiacs that many Immortal Species dream of."

"Can it be brought out of the instance: Yes"

"Huh? Where did you get this from?"

Doctor Nile exclaimed.

"Got it from the Round God Sect, this thing should have a similar effect to the Nine Revolutions Joyful Pill, right?"

Liu Zheng asked.

"Not just similar, this is indeed one of the main materials for the Nine Revolutions Joyful Pill."

Doctor Nile replied.

"That’s great, Old Nile, hurry up and refine another pill for me, your lord."

Niu Ma said excitedly.

"Why do you think a member of the La Clan like me would know how to do alchemy?"

Doctor Nile rolled his eyes.

"This pill was given to us by an Eastern itinerant Taoist long ago, but he didn’t tell us the complete recipe."

"Wouldn’t you ask him? If he doesn’t say, capture him for questioning, and if he doesn’t confess, use torture!"

Niu Ma said angrily.

"He dared to wander onto the La Clan’s territory, do you think he’s that easy to capture?"

Doctor Nile said speechlessly.

"Moreover, the La Clan’s fertility rate is perfectly normal; we don’t need such a pill."

The La Clan can’t reproduce after changing into mummies. Before the transformation, they’re normal human beings but with some features of a kinship.

"Tch, a well-fed man doesn’t understand a hungry man’s hunger."

Niu Ma rolled his eyes.

"Then we’ll be off now, Doctor."

With a greeting, the two headed towards Rose Street.

"Mr. Deliveryman, you’re finally here."

Wang Manni sighed in relief upon spotting Liu Zheng.

Being alone in Metropolis’s streets at night was stressful enough; having a peculiar tree beside her only made it worse.

"Where’s the stuff?"

Liu Zheng nodded and spoke directly.

"Here."

Wang Manni pushed a suitcase toward him.

Liu Zheng opened the suitcase, which was packed with foam, containing three spherical bombs nestled inside.

Setting aside the not-so-rounded corners and bumpy surface, these bombs actually looked pretty bomb-like.

Possibly to enhance the bomb’s intimidation or simply on a whim, the bomb maker had drawn a grimacing skull on each bomb.

Just that the three skulls together couldn’t muster a full set of good teeth, leaving them with barely any intimidation, but full of hilarity.

"Name: Laughing Gas Bomb (One-time use)"

"Type: Item"

"Quality: Excellent"

"Effect One: Causes a severe explosion within three seconds of being thrown, time randomized. If the player doesn’t mimic the bomb’s expression when throwing, the effect changes to releasing laughing gas."

"Note: Make sure you’re smiling when throwing the bomb, see me, I’m laughing so happily. Damn it, who swapped my anti-explosion shield for an acrylic board?!"

"Can it be brought out of the instance: Yes"

"Sorry, Mr. Deliveryman, I didn’t manage to get that anti-explosion bubble for you this time."

Wang Manni spoke apologetically.

"No worries, this bit of power won’t kill me."

Liu Zheng boasted boldly.

Even if he died, he had a spare life.

"You’re not mad at me?"

Wang Manni said, head down.

"Why should I blame you? I haven’t asked you for it. Just keep an eye out for me next time."

Liu Zheng said.

Admittedly, he had grown fond of the feeling of relieving a thousand woes with one pound. The more such anti-explosion items, the better.

"Alright, I’ll work hard to collect them."

Wang Manni smiled, her eyes squinting with joy.

"Big boss, how about a lift for Wang Manni?"

Liu Zheng said to Niu Ma.

"No need, no need, the company sent staff with me, waiting right outside Rose Street."

Before Niu Ma could even say "why," Wang Manni already declined.

"Alright then, it’s not safe on the streets at night, hurry home."

After sending Wang Manni off, Liu Zheng checked the time; half an hour left.

He glanced around and stepped up to the French Plane Tree.

"Noble Mr. Delago, I..."

"Not a chance."

The French Plane Tree interrupted him directly.

"I plan to make a big sweep in the auction this time and have no spare items to lend."

"Tch~"

Liu Zheng curled his lips.

"Can I at least ask you for a small favor, one that you surely wouldn’t refuse?"

He persevered.

"Well, let’s hear it first."

The French Plane Tree didn’t immediately agree.

"The Peacock will participate in the auction this time, right?"

"How do you know?"

"Just a simple deduction. I took on a mission, and I need to ensure the Peacock fails at least once. If the Peacock ends up eyeing the same lot as you at the auction, shall we take it together?"