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

Although he has a second life, no one ever thinks there are too many protective measures.

"Mr. Liu, you're too kind. The Family Head has ordered, and I must put forth my utmost effort."

Wu Zhisui cupped his fists and said.

"This is Brother Bai San."

Yuan Baoer pulled out a middle-aged man.

The middle-aged man wore a long shirt and trousers, with a white-hatted veil on his head, a pair of silk gloves on his hands, and long boots on his feet, his whole body wrapped tightly.

"The Ten Thousand Great Mountains are rich with natural treasures. Brother Bai San often leads expeditions to procure medicinal materials and is very familiar with the situation in the mountains."

Yuan Baoer introduced.

"Sister Bao is talking nonsense. The Ten Thousand Great Mountains are vast and boundless. Even those barbarian clans and the Demon King dare not say they know the way well, so how could I claim to know it inside out?"

Brother Bai San nodded and said to her.

Though he spoke modestly, a smile still spread across his face.

"Then we'll rely on Brother Bai San to be our guide."

Liu Zheng said politely.

"No problem, no problem."

Brother Bai San replied courteously.

"President Yuan, is there anything else you'd like to instruct?"

He looked at Yuan Baoer.

"Safety first. If things don't go smoothly, come back. As long as the bathhouse is still there, the Yuan Family is still there, and I'm still here, there will always be a chance to turn things around."

Yuan Baoer said earnestly.

"Rest assured."

Liu Zheng nodded solemnly.

Just when Yuan Baoer thought he was going to make a resolution, he suddenly broke into a sunny and cheerful smile.

"Surviving is my strong suit; I definitely won't charge into difficulties."

"Always with the slick talk."

Yuan Baoer was taken aback, then rolled her eyes at him.

"Hehe, you all can head back now. Once you leave, we'll set off."

Liu Zheng said.

"Okay. Let's go, back to the bathhouse!"

Yuan Baoer got straight to the point and led her people back to Bathhouse Street.

"You all have your own transportation, right?"

Liu Zheng asked the Yaksha.

The interior of the armored vehicle, though spacious, couldn't accommodate dozens of people.

"No need to worry about us, human. We will follow."

The Yaksha said indifferently.

"Alright then. Do you want to ride in the same vehicle as me so that communication will be easier?"

He asked further.

"Not necessary. This will suffice."

The Yaksha threw him a walkie-talkie.

"Hmm... that'll work too."

Liu Zheng squinted and said.

The demeanor of these Metropolis folks occasionally breaks the norm, and he was getting used to it.

"Everyone, get in the vehicle."

He called out to his team.

Once in the armored vehicle, Liu Zheng began arranging the seating.

Lao Si undoubtedly took the driver's seat, while the guide, Bai San, sat in the front passenger seat.

Liu Zheng sat in the middle of the second row, Niu Daji to his left, Wu Zhisui to his right, and Doctor Nile sat behind him.

The five of them formed a pentagram, with Liu Zheng at the intersection of the five diagonals.

"Let's go!"

He commanded spiritedly.

As a child, he loved watching command vehicles in military films, and now he finally got to indulge himself in the role of a leader.

"Alright~ Command!"

Lao Si, also a character, responded in a theatrical tone.

The armored vehicle started, but the destination was not the direction of the Ten Thousand Great Mountains.

Even at full speed, it would take over ten hours to reach the Ten Thousand Great Mountains from here, driving directly would be too time-consuming, a shortcut was necessary.

Since Yuan Baoer had enlisted the Bai Family as guides, the shortcut arranged was naturally through the Bai Family.

Liu Zheng deliberately stuck his head out for a look around, but the Dark Elf had already vanished.

However, since the Yaksha said he didn't need to worry, he decided not to.

If they didn't keep up later, it wouldn't be his fault for standing them up.

After speeding for over an hour, they finally arrived at a Bai Family base, a small village built in a valley.

The village looked very antiquated, with all buildings constructed of wood, and the villagers dressed in outfits reminiscent of the Wei-Jin dynasty in the real world, making Liu Zheng feel as if he had stumbled onto a film set.

"Stop the vehicle."

As the armored vehicle approached the village entrance, guards stopped them.

"It's me."

Bai San rolled down the window.

"Oh, it's Brother San."

Upon seeing Bai San, the expressions of the two guards instantly relaxed.

"Whoa, Uncle San, where did you get this vehicle? It looks really impressive."

One guard, touching the car with admiration, said.

"Yeah, Uncle San, quickly tell me, I want to buy one too."

Another guard echoed.

"This isn't my car, you need to ask Mr. Liu."

Bai San turned to Liu Zheng.

"Got it from a friend at City Hall, probably can't buy it outside. Honestly, it's not that easy to drive, just looks intimidating."

Liu Zheng boasted humbly.

Ace didn't ask him to keep it secret, so it was likely a semi-public business deal, no harm talking about it.

"Oh, a government vehicle, no wonder it's so well-built. Mr. Liu, could you lend it to us for a spin?"

One guard suggested nonchalantly.

"Yes, Mr. Liu, lend it to us for a spin, we promise not to damage it."

Another guard joined in.

"Mr. Liu, these two troublemakers are sons of my elder brother. Their parents went to the mountains to gather herbs early on and lost contact under mysterious circumstances. We've pitied their orphanhood and spoiled them, though they're immature and reckless."

Bai San scolded them verbally, but his eyes were full of affection.

"If it's convenient for you, Mr. Liu, please lend them the vehicle for a short drive. I'll take full responsibility for any mishaps."

He requested.

"It's no big deal, let them drive it. But Brother Bai San, time is tight, remember, we still have tasks to do."

Liu Zheng reminded.

"Don't worry, Mr. Liu. You two, each drive for ten minutes and return the vehicle. If there's any scratch, you'll be on gate duty for the rest of the year."

Bai San sternly told his two nephews.

"Ah? Isn't that too harsh?"

The nephew who first asked to borrow the car complained.

"Not willing? If so, then don't drive it."

Bai San assumed the role of the patriarch.

"We're willing, we're willing."

Both quickly conceded.

What they usually drive are at most luxury sports cars or enchanted bikes, nothing compared to this piece from City Hall.

Handing the car over to the two young Bai Family boys, the group proceeded on foot to their destination.

Fortunately, the Bai Family village was small; they reached their destination, the village square of Bai Family Village, in about seven or eight minutes.

In the center of the village square lay a giant White Jade Rat statue, its eyes closed as if in rest.

"Disciple of the Bai Family, Bai Zhantang, with permission from the Family Head, Bai Yutang, seeks to borrow the Rat Path to the Ten Thousand Great Mountains with outsiders, requests the great fairy's assistance."

Bai San stepped forward, kowtowed respectfully three times, then took out a Jade Bottle and added a drop of oil to the lamp in front of the statue.

The wick ignited without fire, prompting the White Jade Rat to open its eyes.

Its shiny eyes glanced at Bai San, then at the group, and finally locked onto Liu Zheng.

"Great fairy, this is the savior of the Yuan Family's head and an honored guest of the Bai Family. The Family Head has ordered that he must come to no harm."

Bai San sensed something was wrong and immediately stood in front of Liu Zheng, invoking the authority of the Bai Family Head.

Whether the Bai Family Head had actually said this was known only to them.

The White Jade Rat stared at Bai San for a bit longer, seeing his resolve, it lowered its head and swallowed the wick along with the oil.

It licked its lips as if savoring something, then fixed its gaze on Liu Zheng again.

This time the White Jade Rat's gaze was even more unabashed, like a hungry ghost looking at food.

"Does it want to eat me?"

Liu Zheng openly stared back, even sporting a mocking smile.

"Misunderstanding, misunderstanding, calm down, Mr. Liu. I'll communicate."

Bai San wiped the sweat from his forehead and said.

In the past, the White Jade Rat had shown similar behavior, but never this persistent. He wondered if this Mr. Liu had something special, or if the Black Mountain Goat Cub hybrid scent was just too tempting for the rat.

"Alright, but let's be clear, Brother Bai San. If it keeps looking at me like that, I might get reactive."

Liu Zheng said seriously.

Just a White Jade Rat, he didn't believe it could be tougher than Niu Ma.

In his current full health, along with Doctor Nile, even Niu Ma would take a solid beating.