The world has turned into Hell's Game, why should I stay human?!

The decor in the administrative building, how should I describe it? It really has the feel of a state-owned factory from the sixties and seventies.

Green-painted window frames, cold blue glass, walls with uneven gray and white patches, simple tables and chairs fixed with iron nails...

Not to mention the large photos and slogans that can be seen everywhere, the atmosphere is just too overwhelming.

However, those photos and slogans seem to be covered with a thick veil, making it impossible to see clearly.

"This way, please."

Feng Jizi led him into an office.

"Little friend, would you like something to drink?"

"Tea will do."

Liu Zheng said.

"I thought you might want to try some of our local wine."

Feng Jizi said unexpectedly.

"I'm not really fond of drinking, I usually buy it for others."

He shook his head and said.

"Drinking too much is harmful to health, but an occasional drink does no harm. Haven't you heard, what relieves sorrow, only Du Kang."

"I have heard another saying, you cut water with a knife, the water flows more; you raise a cup to dispel sorrow, the sorrow becomes more intense."

Liu Zheng replied.

"Remaining so clear-minded in Metropolis, I fear little friend might not live long."

Feng Jizi sighed.

"Live one day at a time. Besides, I'm quite familiar with the Tomb Guardian, I'll drink after I die."

He shrugged and said.

"Haha, that's quite an interesting comment. In that case, let's have some tea."

Feng Jizi walked to the cabinet and took out two enamel cups.

He took out a tin can from his sleeve, picked some tea leaves from it and put them into the cup, then picked up a thermos and poured in hot water.

"This is bamboo tea that I grew and roasted myself. It's not for any flashy occasion, but it has a fragrant aroma."

Feng Jizi said as he placed the enamel cup in front of Liu Zheng.

Liu Zheng picked up the enamel cup, and the item description immediately popped up.

"Name: Wind Empress Bamboo Leaf Tea (disposable)"

"Type: Item"

"Quality: Excellent"

"Effect: Upon use, gain 'Wind Protection' status for 24 hours."

"Note: Command the wind, ruler; cleanse the dirt, next is the empress. Is there anyone in the world with the surname Wind and full name Empress?"

"Can be taken out of instance: Yes"

"Wind Protection: Increases movement speed by 15%, reduces wind attribute damage by 30%."

"Is it 'Wind Empress' Bamboo Leaf Tea or 'Wind Empress Bamboo' Leaf Tea?"

He couldn't help but mutter.

This darn system, not knowing where to punctuate.

"Oh? Little friend can actually discern the origin of my tea leaves?"

Feng Jizi said in surprise.

"I have the ability to appraise items, but it's hit-or-miss and not very reliable."

Liu Zheng admitted honestly.

"I see. The Wind Empress was my ancestor, a minister after the Fire Ancestor Sui Ren and the Yellow Emperor. This bamboo was planted by our descendants to commemorate the Wind Empress, hence the name Wind Empress Bamboo."

Feng Jizi explained.

"I see, does that mean I'm also a descendant of the Wind Empress?"

He deduced by analogy.

"You could say that. However, I only have you as a fellow townsman, and you probably only have me as a countryman, so being or not being doesn't matter much."

Feng Jizi chuckled and said.

Rarity makes things valuable, it's the same with relationships.

If there are too many children, a parent's love gets dispersed, and if there are too many townsmen, they lose their worth.

But when there's only one townsman, as long as both are normal people, they are closer than family.

"That's true. Senior, I'll finish this, you can take your time."

Liu Zheng drank it all in one go.

He drank a cup of tea as if he were chugging a bottle of white liquor.

"Uh... never mind."

Feng Jizi intended to say something but chose not to.

"Perhaps future generations drink tea like this?"

He comforted himself.

After finishing the tea, they got to the main topic.

"The purchase order from the Bloody Restaurant has been sent to stock up. Whatever you want, little friend, you can choose from this. Or if you have preferences, let me know, and I'll help filter through for you."

Feng Jizi took a booklet from his sleeve and placed it in front of Liu Zheng.

"Then could senior please help me filter out the wine from Meng Po's Distillery?"

He said.

Since I can buy wine at a discount, I might as well take advantage first.

"Alright."

Feng Jizi reached out and flipped open the booklet, the next page introducing various types of wine.

There are jars, bottles, and even pots, each with a simple text description under the illustration.

Top of the list is a large goblet carved from a skull, with the wine inside boiling non-stop, bubbles emerging and bursting, releasing wisps of smoke.

Upon closer inspection, those bubbles are clearly the heads of souls, each with a red-hot iron chain that pierces into their heads.

Every time a soul head bursts, the chain retracts into the goblet, pulling out a new ghost head.

It's just a goblet of wine, but Liu Zheng felt as if he was looking at an entire Hell.

"Wine Name: Eight Hot Hells Yellow Soup"

"Wine Grade: Divine Grade"

"Introduction: The drinker will fall into the Eight Hot Hells (Heating Hell, Extreme Heat Hell, Screaming Hell, Great Screaming Hell, Massing Hell, Black Rope Hell, Revival Hell), enduring the agony of being tormented by a thousand souls for five hundred days. If one can awaken, they will cut off all troubles, gain all wisdom, be greatly revered by a thousand souls, and achieve Arhat Fruit."

"Price: A billion"

"Good heavens."

After reading the introduction below the wine grade, he couldn't help but exclaim.

Arhat Fruit Position is the third level among the Buddhist sects, equivalent to the Heavenly Immortal in Taoism.

One bowl of this wine allows for immediate immortality, yet it sells for just a billion, and with a discount, it's only ten million. This is insanely cheap.

"Little friend, are you interested in this wine?"