CHAPTER 866: CHAPTER 579: DELIVERIES IN THE OLD CITY DISTRICT ARE TOUGH (PART 2)

"Having instant teleportation is really great."

Liu Zheng expressed his great envy.

If he had the ability to teleport, who knows how many things he could do during one delivery.

And after finishing one task, he could take on more tasks, endlessly for generations.

"Hmm..."

Thinking about it, maybe there’s nothing to be too envious of.

Back in the break room, Niu Ma was already gone.

"Another delivery?"

Liu Zheng was slightly surprised.

But thinking about it, it seemed he had been outside for a long time, so there should be more deliveries.

However, it was just right that Niu Ma wasn’t around, so he could call the Jiwei Group.

"What are you up to?"

When the call connected, Liu Zheng asked.

"Looking at a property."

Guo Koutangzi replied.

"Looking at a property? Are you moving?"

He asked, puzzled.

"Looking for a place to open an izakaya, baka."

Guo Koutangzi rolled her eyes.

Though she was swearing, her tone was noticeably softer than before.

"Didn’t you originally have a Jiwei Building? Just buy it back."

Liu Zheng said.

"Easier said than done. Jiwei Building has now been turned into a private club, the price has multiplied who knows how many times."

"How much? If not, I’ll try to chip in."

He asked.

"At least thirty million."

Guo Koutangzi replied.

"Alright, just pretend I didn’t ask."

Liu Zheng immediately admitted defeat.

Even with all his might, he could barely gather ten million; he couldn’t cover the remaining twenty million gap.

"I wasn’t counting on you anyway."

Guo Koutangzi muttered.

"I’ll first set up a small shop to open the izakaya, reestablish the Jiwei Group’s brand. Then gradually expand the storefront, and finally take back Jiwei Building."

She explained her plan.

"Not bad, pretty down-to-earth."

Liu Zheng complimented.

"Of course, did you really think I became the boss just because of my bloodline?"

"You guy, still hold a grudge over one scolding."

He shook his head helplessly.

"Hmph. Hurry up, what do you need me for?"

"Help me take care of someone."

Liu Zheng told Guo Koutangzi about Huang Jingjing’s information.

"Finish him or what?"

Guo Koutangzi asked.

"No need, just make sure he can’t step out for a year or so."

He shook his head.

Thinking it over, Huang Jingjing didn’t really deserve death.

Plus, taking out Huang Jingjing would be satisfying, but it might not be a good thing for Niu Ma’s wife.

After all, the other side isn’t without connections, and the difference between someone dead and someone hurt are completely different concepts. If an investigation leads back to Niu Ma’s wife, it wouldn’t be good.

Keeping him from working for a year or so, even if he isn’t fired, he would pose no threat to Niu Ma’s wife after returning to work.

"Okay. Do you want the intimidation type or accidental type?"

Hearing that killing wasn’t necessary, Guo Koutangzi agreed very quickly and even asked proactively.

"Is there a difference?"

"Intimidation type is to let him know he’s offended someone, and when he gets beaten, it will include effects that create fear. The accidental type turns the incident into an accident, making him think he’s just unlucky."

Guo Koutangzi explained.

"Impressive, impressive, truly worthy of an old gang, professional in their work."

Liu Zheng clapped.

"That’s right. So which do you want?"

"Accidental type."

He pondered and said.

Niu Ma and his wife probably don’t want things to be too loud and conspicuous.

"Alright."

"That’s great."

After hanging up, Liu Zheng subconsciously sighed.

The Jiwei Group was gearing up to reopen their shop, Niu Ma’s wife was resolving her work issues, Doctor Nile had found new clansmen...

The "people" who helped him were also starting new and better lives with his help.

Sometimes Liu Zheng would think, why not just continue living in the Metropolis until the system forces a recall or he faces a life-and-death crisis that forces a settlement.

But, it was just a thought.

Last time the Red Ghost prevented him from settling the instance, giving him a wakeup call. If he stayed in the Metropolis, sooner or later he’d encounter more that could nullify his trump cards.

Those "people" probably won’t be as easy to deal with as the Red Ghost.

So, for the sake of my life, maybe it’s better to settle the instance when the time comes.

If worse comes to worst, I’ll just take the volunteer credits saved up in the Metropolis and go to other instances to do some wanton killing, snowballing my advantage.

When there’s a chance to return to the Metropolis, then I’ll make a big splash.

At that time, the first thing will be to turn the Bloody Restaurant into a public toilet. As for the White Feather Chicken, Big White Goose, Britain, and the like, they can all become septic system workers.

As for Si Xue, I’ll reluctantly let her be the public toilet manager.

While fantasizing, the Ghost Hand crawled in from outside.

Liu Zheng took out a few boxes of packaged dishes and two bottles of beer from the Legendary Takeout Box and placed them in front of it.

He specifically brought these for the Ghost Hand, since this guy can’t talk and besides eating and drinking, he doesn’t know what else to give it.

Luckily, the Ghost Hand is quite easy to satisfy.

While it was gobbling down the food, Liu Zheng picked up the delivery order from the ground.

"Dish: Supreme Oil-Sealed Giant Larvae, one serving"

"Address: 666 Ethereal Alley"

"Order Placed By: Witch Volva"

"Time Limit: One hour"

"This order seems a bit difficult to deliver."

Looking at the information on the delivery order, he had a bad feeling.

He checked the map and found that Ethereal Alley was in the Old City District, making his bad feeling even clearer.

Without thinking, Liu Zheng directly called Niu Ma.

"Beep! Beep! Beep..."

After a few short beeps, the call was automatically disconnected.

"Where on earth is Niu Ma delivering to?"

He wondered aloud.

But since delivering to Emperor’s Garden didn’t get him killed, delivering elsewhere shouldn’t either. He decided to focus on his own situation first.

"Old City District..."

Liu Zheng thought for a moment, then called the Queen of the Pink Kingdom.

"Man, what do you want?"

The Queen’s tone was neither warm nor cold.

"Just want to ask something. Do you know Ethereal Alley?"

He got straight to the point.

"I know it. It’s where a bunch of wizards, witches, magicians, witch doctors, and the like gather."

The Queen answered bluntly.

"Do you know Witch Volva?"

Liu Zheng asked again.

"I don’t know her. We’re just poor people in the flesh trade, neither want nor dare to deal with those dangerous folks."

The Queen shook her head.

"You’re pretty straightforward this time."

"I may dislike men, but I’m not a fool. I can tell who is good to us and who isn’t."

The Queen said.

"Can you lend me Zhi Zi for a bit then?"

He cautiously asked.

"As long as it’s within the Old City District, sure."

The Queen hesitated for a moment but agreed.

"Alright. I’ll call you then."

Liu Zheng hung up and then called the Dark Elf Priestess Yaksha.

"Who is it?"

"Greetings, Priest. Are you well?"

He asked with a smile.

"So it’s you, that takeout delivery human. Are you finally going to fulfill your promise?"

Yaksha retorted.

"Almost. I’ve already reached a deal with the Stone Spirit Clan of the Ten Thousand Great Mountains. They’ll guide us. By tomorrow at the latest, I’ll head to the Ten Thousand Great Mountains. I’m calling to let you prepare."

Liu Zheng replied.

"Good, I’ll bring the best warriors to offer the grandest blood feast to the great Bloodhand Kane."

Yaksha said excitedly.

"But let me make this clear, once we’re in the Ten Thousand Great Mountains, you’ll follow my orders. Don’t blame me for being ruthless otherwise."

He poured a bucket of cold water on her.

"Human, I don’t think you have the authority to command us."

Yaksha naturally wouldn’t agree.

"Whether I do or not, you’ll find out when the time comes. If you disagree, we’ll settle it first. Anyway, you want blood, your own will do just fine."

Liu Zheng said coldly.

Uncontrolled allies are more terrifying than predictable enemies, and before entering the mountains, he must resolve internal issues.

"I agree with your suggestion, human."

Yaksha replied with a cold smile.

This arrogant human did have one point right, the great Bloodhand Kane requires blood and slaughter—whose, it doesn’t matter.

"Then there’s the second matter. Do you know Witch Volva of Ethereal Alley?"

Liu Zheng asked again.

"Yes. She’s a very powerful witch who once bought slaves from us and exchanged witchcraft knowledge."

Yaksha said.

"Perfect, dear Priest, accompany me on a delivery run, will you?"

He asked with a cheeky smile.