Infinite Puzzle City

Chapter 264 The People Behind Lu Cheng
"Xiao Ran, my son-in-law gave very good feedback on the goods last time. He wanted me to ask you if you are suitable. You might as well go to their place. They are in great need of skilled suture technicians, and the salary and benefits are good."

Uncle Fang looked at the lion fur that had been sewn together in front of him and asked Xiao Ran tentatively again.

The last batch of goods was actually obtained by my daughter with great effort.

After all, their slaughterhouses do not actually meet the conditions for animal processing.

I did this simply because I wanted to repay Xiao Ran.

However, they didn't expect that Xiao Ran's craftsmanship was better than they expected.

Although the masters in the slaughterhouse are experienced, they still lack attention to details, so the fur of some animals is inevitably damaged during the cutting process.

These damages would be very fatal to a qualified specimen, but in Xiao Ran's hands they were transformed into magic. After stitching, it would be impossible to find any traces of stitching unless the fur was taken apart.

The last batch of goods was actually labeled as high-quality, which made his daughter very popular with her father-in-law.

"Uncle Fang, thank you for my kindness. As I said before, as long as my sister needs my help, I will do it without hesitation. But I still prefer my current life. Whether it's animals or corpses, I prefer the process of restoration. A monotonous life is not suitable for me."

The conditions offered by Ms. Fang are actually very generous. If you are not a beginner, you might really consider it.

This way you can live a normal life.

With a stable job and without having to waste my skills, I can slowly get rid of the smell of death on me. I can then be like an ordinary person, fall in love, get married, have children, work from nine to five, and live a down-to-earth life.

But not anymore.

The corpses of animals can only bring you savings attributes, but cannot bring you the abilities you want, because the abilities of animals come entirely from their instincts and cannot be considered skills.

Otherwise, maybe I could really consider this job.

Uncle Fang was not surprised by the rejection, but he felt a little regretful.

As the two were talking, they walked out of the cold storage door. Xiao Ran took a look at the harvest of that night. The number of animal carcasses delivered this time was more than last time. The savings attribute of 62 points could be considered a huge harvest.

"It should be enough. The rest are just some chores. After they are done, we can set off with Brother Lu."

Xiao Ran knew Lu Cheng's current mood, so he did these things as quickly as possible. After saying goodbye to Uncle Fang, Xiao Ran did not leave in a hurry. Instead, he wandered around the farmer's market and bought some things.

For example, last time he noticed that Sister Liu's room was missing some decorations such as dolls, and the little guy Gu Ling seemed to have no fun activities except snacks. And the driver, Xiao Ran, prepared some cigarettes and alcohol for him.

These things are inexpensive little gifts, but they are also the ones that best reflect whether a person cares.

Human relationships are accumulated bit by bit.

Xiao Ran had not come into contact with many people before, but he was well aware of the principle.

After the purchase, Xiao Ran called Zhong Yi. There was one thing he needed to confirm, how to bring Lu Cheng into the unopened mystery city.

This matter is very important to him. If he cannot bring Lu Cheng into the mystery city, then he can only go there by himself and rescue his sister-in-law.

When the call came, Xiao Ran told Zhong Yi roughly what happened. Of course, he only said that he was a friend and did not mention whether Lu Cheng was an initiate.

"Oh, this, there are many ways. Don't you know that Penglai Tower is now recruiting newcomers who participated in the Dream Pool team last time on a large scale? The treatment is beyond imagination. The reason why they offer such a high price is because of this privilege you have. If you can't bring people in, why would they spend so much money?" (Source: Chapter 238)
"so what……"

"There is a method that should be very simple for you. Just fake your death and make the person you are carrying fall into fake death. Mystery City seems to have an extraordinary tolerance for corpses. According to our company's repeated tests, fake death can circumvent many rules of Mystery City. To a certain extent, as long as your death is real enough, Mystery City will be open to you in all aspects."

"You are now a corpse collector, a D-level professional. You are actually qualified to travel alone in the mystery city. This is a unique privilege of the corpse collector profession."

The company is indeed a large organization. When it comes to many things related to the Mystery City, it has learned much more information than a lone wolf like Xiao Ran.

"Thank you. I know what to do now."

"No need to say thank you. Thanks are worthless among beginners. Just consider it as a small favor you owe me."

Zhong Yi on the other end of the phone was more like a calculating and profiteer. With just a few words, Xiao Ran owed her a favor again.

Xiao Ran's mouth twitched, but after thinking about it, he couldn't help but ask: "In this case, I have one more thing."

"what?"

"The company should know that the Mystery City is falling. If... I mean if, one day the Mystery City descends upon the earth, then... well, you understand what I want to ask."

Zhong Yi was silent for a moment. "I'm sorry I can't tell you the answer. It involves some company secrets and I can't use it to make favors. But I can only say that the company is always preparing for this day."

When he said the last five words, Xiao Ran could hear a resolute and courageous spirit in Zhong Yi's tone, as if he were more like a soldier, making people feel strong and powerful.

Although no answer was given, Xiao Ran had already found the answer he wanted from these five words: "When the time comes, call me. Although I don't like being disciplined, I'm happy to help if you need help." "Of course!"

After the two hung up the phone, Xiao Ran went to the supermarket again. Rice, flour, oil, grain, sugar, salt, sauce and vinegar were supposed to be ready-made products, but Xiao Ran still spent a day buying them in large quantities.

This time I had visited the mystery city in advance, and its scale was far larger than all the mystery cities I had been to before.

The most important thing is that this mysterious city is not only huge, but also in the midst of war and disaster. Those so-called rioters have reached the point where they treat people as food. Xiao Ran is not sure what the situation will be like after they enter.

It doesn't matter to me, but I still have Brother Lu Cheng with me, and I will have to pick up my sister-in-law in the future. The worst plan is to run away if I can't win, or find a place to hide, so these things must not be missing.

Especially food, Xiao Ran prepared as much as possible. Finally, the space was full, so Xiao Ran threw some beddings and other small items into it, thus ending the day's sweep.

The next night, Xiao Ran took the white cat to Guandi Temple to find Lu Cheng.

It was unknown how long this trip would take, so Xiao Ran took the white cat with him and would just give it to Qiu Kui to take care of it when the time came.

As a result, when they met, Lu Cheng took up Guandi's Green Dragon Sword.

This thing is actually just for display. It weighs nearly 80 kilograms and it is impossible for a normal person to lift it. It is also difficult for Lu Cheng.

Xiao Ran indicated that this thing might not be useful, so he simply gave his black machete to Lu Cheng for self-defense.

"Be careful on your way here."

The bald old man walked forward and gave earnest instructions.

Lu Cheng nodded: "Master Lai, don't worry, I know what's going on."

"Yes."

Xiao Ran nodded, and after repeatedly stating that she would be careful, she took Lu Cheng out of the Guandi Temple. The two of them and the cat walked along the road. After finding a secluded place, Xiao Ran held the white cat in one hand and held Lu Cheng's arm with the other.

Activated in the heart, owner privilege.

As a vast white fog appeared in front of them, the two figures gradually disappeared from the world.

When the two appeared again, Xiao Ran and Lu Cheng had returned to No. 121 Guling Street.

"Meow!"

Before the two of them could come to their senses, the white cat had already jumped out of Xiao Ran's arms, landed on the table and began to lick the place where Xiao Ran had held it. The look in its eyes was full of disgust no matter how you looked at it.

If Xiao Ran hadn't been used to it, someone else would have thrown the cat out long ago.

"White fluff!!"

The happiest person at this time was naturally Qiu Kui. Sensing Xiao Ran coming back, he shouted the white cat's name from afar and ran in quickly.

But after entering the room, he found that there was another person next to Xiao Ran. He was stunned for a second, and then he screamed and ran away as if he saw a monster.

Xiao Ran didn't know what this girl was up to, so he said to Lu Cheng beside him, "This is Guling Street, and this is the house I rented in Mystery City."

Xiao Ran has absolute trust in Lu Cheng, but it is better to have a unified voice early on on some matters. After all, Lu Cheng and Wu Man are old acquaintances.

"Oh, Bone Spirit Street. I see it every time. It's always lively here. I didn't expect to come in this way." Lu Cheng would see Bone Spirit Street every night when he entered the mystery city. After all, in the mystery city full of weirdness, Bone Spirit Street is like a harbor for all beginners. It is brightly lit, like a pearl in the dark. It is hard not to notice it.

At this time, Xiao Ran looked back and saw Qiu Kui lying by the door, cautiously sticking out half of his head, looking at Xiao Ran and Lu Cheng.

Xiao Ran waved his hand and took out the stuffed doll he bought for Qiu Kui. Seeing the exquisite stuffed doll in Xiao Ran's hand, Qiu Kui's eyes lit up. Then she walked carefully to Xiao Ran's side, hugged the stuffed doll that Xiao Ran handed to her, and held it happily in her arms.

"Her name is Qiu Kui, she is... well, the landlord's child."

Xiao Ran introduced to Lu Cheng.

Lu Cheng nodded at Qiu Kui with a smile, but Qiu Kui was so scared that she shivered and wanted to run away.

"What were you running for?"

Seeing this, Xiao Ran quickly stopped Qiu Kui and asked.

Qiu Kui hid behind Xiao Ran and tilted his head to look at Lu Cheng in front of him: "The red-faced grandfather behind this uncle is so scary..."

(End of this chapter)