Hell Game: Starting from Metropolis

"Let's give it some dried fish."

Liu Zheng took out a few dried small fish and handed them to it.

"Okay, meow. Here, have some dried fish, I made it myself, meow~"

The calico cat took the dried fish and handed it to the black cat.

"Thank you."

The black cat took the dried fish and smelled it.

"This taste is quite unique. Where is this fish from?"

it asked.

"These are fish from the sewer."

Liu Zheng replied.

"I've also eaten dishes made with sewer fish, but they don't taste this sweet and delicious."

"That's what the black cat said."

“I got this from a fisherman; it must be one of the best fish he raises.”

"Oh, the fisherman, I've heard of his great reputation. The fish he raises are the finest of all, and every time a restaurant advertises its dishes as being from the sewer fisherman, it causes a frenzy among fish lovers."

The black cat suddenly realized.

Clearly, it was one of those fish-eating enthusiasts.

"If you like it, Mr. Fool, I'll send you some next time."

Liu Zheng catered to his preferences.

Of course, it certainly wasn't him who came to deliver it.

"Won't this be too much trouble for you? I heard that the fisherman has a rather bad temper."

“It’s no trouble at all. I’m no different from him as family. What’s a little fish to me?”

Liu Zheng waved his hand and said.

"It's so enviable that the deliveryman is so popular wherever he goes."

The black cat exclaimed in admiration.

"Thank goodness. This is the tentacle monster that you and I are talking about."

He pulled the tentacle monster to the front and introduced it.

"Hello, Fool God. You are my fan."

The tentacle monster stammered.

"Oh no, no, I'm your idol. No, wait, I've embarrassed myself again."

It realized what was happening and said with some frustration.

"It's okay, I was the same way the first time I attended a literary salon. I was so nervous that I even wore my hat backwards, which caused everyone to burst into laughter."

The black cat comforted her.

"Really, really?"

"Of course it's true. We are creators, and a creator's dignity comes from their work. I've read your novel, and although it has many shortcomings in terms of details, it's very inspired. I have high hopes for you."

The black cat took its hand and said.

"Thank you, thank you, I will continue to work hard. Starting tomorrow, I will update 20,000 words every day!"

The tentacle monster was so moved that tears streamed down its face, and it said excitedly.

"Well, there's no need to work that hard. Creating is important, but you should also enjoy life."

"Ten thousand words a day?"

The tentacle monster asked tentatively.

"Four thousand, four thousand is enough."

The black cat said, its eyes gleaming.

Chapter 491 The world belongs to us, and to you as well.

"The delivery driver is pressed for time, so I won't invite you to visit the castle this time."

After exchanging pleasantries, the black cat spoke.

"It's a pity, but I believe there will be opportunities in the future."

Liu Zheng said politely.

"I believe it too. Alright, everyone, please follow me."

The black cat patted its paws, and the bar stool immediately sank into the floor.

It snapped its fingers again, and a bronze door, identical to the one outside, appeared before everyone.

"By the way, I wonder if Boss Fool knows that I have some grudges with the peacock at No. 1 Imperial View Villa."

Liu Zheng suddenly said.

The tentacle monster and the calico cat were startled upon hearing this, and their muscles tensed instantly.

"I have indeed heard about this, but I don't know the specifics."

The black cat nodded.

"The specific situation is as follows."

He briefly recounted everything related to peacocks.

“Since you live in the same neighborhood, I’m worried that hosting us might cause the Peacock to take its anger out on you, Boss Fool.”

Liu Zheng said.

"It's alright, it wasn't a big grudge to begin with, it was just a loss of face. If you're going to take your anger out on me for that, then you're being too arrogant, and I'm being too contemptible."

"Besides, since the city hall has given its guarantee, I doubt she would dare to make a move openly. 'First Real Estate' is not as indivisible as Bloody Restaurant; there are many people eyeing this large business."

The black cat shook its head.

"Besides, since I have invited you here, I will naturally see you off. You don't need to worry. Even if this gentleman really goes mad, someone will deal with him."

"Don't you humans have an old saying? If the sky falls, someone tall will hold it up."

It smiled and said.

Upon hearing this, Liu Zheng's expression shifted, and he seemed to be deep in thought.

"Alright, let's go inside. We can talk about it over tea."

The black cat stretched out its paw and touched the bronze door, and the worms automatically pupated to both sides, making room for the gap between the door frame.

"Please come in."

The black cat gestured for them to proceed.

After returning the greetings, Liu Zheng and the others took turns entering the bronze door.

"senior!"

A familiar soft rustling sound rang out, and a fragrant, soft body nestled into Liu Zheng's arms.

"It smells so good. I thought you'd smell bad after being locked in that dark room for two days, but you can even take a shower. How humane!"

He sniffed and said.

“I, I borrowed Mr. Fool’s bathroom.”

The novelist said, somewhat embarrassed, which was unusual for him.

"Hey, it's so rude of you to bring up this kind of topic with a lady as soon as we meet."

Another sarcastic voice rang out.

Liu Zheng looked over and saw that Hishikibu, wearing a silk nightgown, was looking at him with a displeased expression.

The woman had her cascading black hair braided into a long plait that hung down her shoulders to her chest.

The lead powder on her face and the blood on her mouth had been washed off, and her eyebrows had returned to normal willow-leaf shape, giving her a rather classical and elegant air.

"Wearing pajamas to greet guests, where is your manners?"

Liu Zheng said without any politeness.

"You fucking want to die, huh? I'll beat you into a pulp right now!"

Hishi Shikibu immediately flew into a rage.

"Come on! Last time I only blinded your two eyes, this time I'm going to knock your skin off too."

He retorted without backing down.

"Senior, Xiao Fei, you two calm down."

The novelist, who was about to indulge in some sweet talk, quickly stepped in to mediate.

"Senior, you know that Xiaofei is my friend, so why are you still making her angry?"

She asked Liu Zheng helplessly.

"I don't know why, but just looking at her makes me angry."

Liu Zheng shrugged.

"I feel disgusted just looking at you, ugh!"

Hishikibu retorted sharply.

Fortunately, she knew her limits and didn't actually spit on the ground.

"Alright, alright, stop arguing. We're here as guests. If you want to argue, do it when we get home."

The novelist said, with a headache.

"Alright, I'll give Boss Fool some face."

"Hmph, if it weren't for Lord Fool's sake, a lowly human like you wouldn't even be qualified to look at me."

After another round of banter, the two turned their heads away, refusing to look at each other.

"Why are they arguing, meow? Aren't they friends, meow?"

The calico cat tugged at the tentacle monster's trouser leg and asked.

"I know, I know that."

The tentacle monster looked like it had been hit in the strike zone.

"This is what you call citrus meets pure love. The girl with the braids is ostensibly the short girl's friend, but she actually harbors unspeakable feelings for her."

“She originally intended to continue hiding like this, but now that a third party has intruded into their peaceful life, she can no longer control her feelings and has developed great malice towards that third party.”

"As an outstanding writer, with Liu Zheng's empathy, he must have felt the emotions in Zha Bianzi's heart, and he also had a similar reaction to this rival who had coveted his lover for many years."

The tentacle monster spoke with absolute certainty.

"Although I didn't understand, you seem really amazing, meow~"

The calico cat looked at him with adoration.

"Haha, I write slice-of-life romance novels, so I know all too well about this kind of thing."

"The expert said with a smug look on his face."

"You know nothing!"

Liu Zheng and Fei Shibu spoke in unison, which startled it so much that it shrank its neck and the tentacles on its forehead went limp.

The fool watched this scene with a smile, making no attempt to stop it.

Although it enjoys socializing, those people are either afraid of its status or admire its power; in any case, they are either hypocritical or reserved, and none of them are as interesting as the people in front of them.

However, it wouldn't be right to just watch the show, so it patted its paws to attract everyone's attention.