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

Bai San replied.

"That's possible... Did you all start a trend of eating poisonous mushrooms later on?"

"Indeed, nothing escapes your notice, Mr. Liu."

Bai San said admiringly.

"Hehe. There's nothing new under the sun."

In reality, some people eat raw mushrooms just to see apparitions, let alone when there's real profit involved.

"The output of the mystical Cold Jade Spring is extremely unstable. Sometimes in a month, it can accumulate a bottle, and sometimes it can't gather a bowl in several years. Therefore, unless the warning measures there are triggered, we only occasionally send someone to take a look."

"The last time we sent someone to look was about half a year ago, and the spring had collected only half a bowl of Cold Spring Water, which was all taken."

"Since we're coincidentally nearby, it seems Mr. Liu is destined to encounter the mystical Cold Jade Spring. I'll go check the spring now, and if there's any accumulated water, I'll sell some to you at cost price."

Bai San said eagerly.

Having seen Liu Zheng's connections, Bai San had even more confidence in him rescuing Bai Tianshi, naturally willing to invest more.

"That sounds great."

Liu Zheng naturally wouldn't refuse.

After all, the money earned in this instance can't be used in the next one, so exchanging it for extraordinary items is certainly better.

"But to say the unpleasant thing first, the location of the mystical Cold Jade Spring is a secret of the Bai family. Mr. Liu, you must not secretly follow me or disclose it, or else the Bai family will not rest until you're dead."

Bai San said sternly.

"Rest assured, Brother Bai San. To be blunt, I know of too many treasures; even if you let me pick them up, I wouldn't have the time."

He said boastfully.

Of course, this was also the truth.

In the trash bin at the entrance of Green Garden Mad City, there's still a perfect quality item lying there, which Liu Zheng didn't take, just not wanting to complicate things.

This kind of treasure focusing on long-term benefits like the mystical Cold Jade Spring is useless for a player like him who's going to leave in a few days.

Of course, it's not like there's no use; it can be traded.

But he definitely wouldn't do something foolish like making one ally and two enemies.

"Mr. Liu, you're bold. I'll be back shortly."

Bai San made a hand gesture, and a plume of white smoke rose from the ground. When the smoke dispersed, he vanished without a trace, leaving only a patch of disturbed soil.

Since Bai San left, Liu Zheng returned to the car, and everyone knew better than to ask questions.

Having been poked with a medicinal stick for so long, Niu Daji was finally less bloated, so he got out of the car to exercise and digest his food, also taking the chance to show off his muscles to the newcomers.

After using a tree to do more than ten sets of pull-ups (because push-ups, squats, burpees, etc., were off the table), the panda that was lying and eating bamboo suddenly stopped and stood up.

"What's the matter?"

Liu Zheng noticed its odd behavior.

"It seems a strong creature is approaching."

The panda shook its ears and said.

"Human gentleman, there's someone tunneling underground towards us."

At this time, Shi Tiantian also closed its eyes and said.

The one tunneling should be Bai San, but he certainly doesn't count as a strong creature, so the panda must be referring to someone else.

"Was Bai San robbed on his way to fetch Cold Spring Water?"

Liu Zheng was puzzled, but he didn't hesitate to issue a command.

"Prepare to meet the enemy, support Bai San!"

"Yes!"

Niu Daji was the first to respond, summoning the Treasure Armor Steel Fork and standing in front of Liu Zheng.

Luckily, his ancestral treasure armor could change with his body size, otherwise, he'd have to face the enemy bare-chested.

It was unclear if the expanded surface area of the treasure armor would weaken its defense.

Doctor Nile also took his position to Liu Zheng's left.

The panda pouted but eventually regained its form and stood beside Liu Zheng.

As for Shi Tiantian, it hesitated for a moment but didn't move.

The Stone Spirit Clan had occupied the Ten Thousand Great Mountains for countless years, laughing at the changes of kings, because of their strength and their neutrality.

Had they shown any strong Inclination, even ignoring the barbarian clans and the Demon King, even the City Hall wouldn't be happy.

If things go wrong, saving Liu Zheng would be the limit of their intervention.

"Mr. Liu, help!"

A moment later, Bai San, transformed into a large hedgehog, emerged from the ground and dashed towards Liu Zheng.

"No one can save you today!"

With an arrogant roar, a large horse chased out of the forest.

It was snow-white all over, with its face, feet, and tail covered in light purple Ice Armor, and a row of icy spikes formed on its head, looking magnificent.

But its pale eyes added an element of ferocity and terror.

The Snow Horse was decisive, and as soon as it spoke, it shook its head, and the icy spikes on its head shot towards Bai San like a machine gun.

"Doctor, Ah Bao!"

Liu Zheng shouted immediately.

He and Niu Daji lacked long-range attack capabilities and could only rely on Doctor Nile and the panda.

Doctor Nile did not disappoint and had already made a move before Liu Zheng called.

Bending the bow like a full moon, a substantial Light Arrow shot forth, hitting the first Ice Arrow chasing Bai San.

The two arrows collided, and the Light Arrow shattered into tiny glimmers.

Fortunately, the Ice Arrow paused momentarily, allowing Bai San to dodge awkwardly.

"Such a strong Divine Horse."

Doctor Nile gasped, yet felt joy instead of fear.

Because he sensed pure natural power and a hint of divinity from the opponent.

The Sun God Ra had seven animal forms: eagle, snake, sheep, horse, cow, crocodile, and Scarab.

These seven animal forms symbolized a type of power and embodied the seven Subordinate Gods under him.

In that epic divine battle, all seven Subordinate Gods of the Sun God Ra perished, leaving only a trace of divinity returning to Ra's true form.

But the Sun God Ra himself was barely alive, with no extra strength to nurture these divine essences.

Without the seven Subordinate Gods, Ra's Divine Power couldn't form a small cycle and couldn't recover quickly, creating a vicious cycle.

So, he needed to find Divine Beasts that could bear these divine essences and cultivate seven Subordinate Gods anew.

Doing so was naturally not as good as dividing them from himself, but he had no other choice.

And the Winged Divine Dragon was one of the seven Subordinate Gods, corresponding to the eagle among the seven animal forms.

Now Doctor Nile set his sights on the Snow Horse, wanting to turn it into Ra's Meteoric Horse.

"Don't use lethal moves, I want to capture it alive!"

Doctor Nile shouted decisively.

He didn't hesitate to wipe his hand over three gems; the dried but still hot blood was absorbed by the gems, emitting brilliant light.

Three apparitions simultaneously entered Doctor Nile's body, granting him the strength and defense of the Scarab, the burst and Poison Liquid of the scorpion, and the speed and flight ability of the dragonfly.

"Alright, everyone, avoid killing this horse as a priority, but in a crisis, killing it is permissible."

Liu Zheng commanded.

Of course, he would try to fulfill Doctor Nile's wish, but his priority was ensuring his people's safety.

He believed Doctor Nile would understand, and if not, he would have to.

"You still want to capture me alive?"

The Snow Horse's tone was filled with disdain and a touch of anger.

"Now that you've seen me, you all must die today!"

The Snow Horse raised one hoof, and with a great whoosh, a 30-centimeter-thick sheet of ice shot out, enclosing them in a frigid prison.

"Damn, no one's saving you today!"

With a loud taunt, it shot a shower of icicles from the spines on its head, like machine-gun fire, straight at Bai San.

"Doctor, Ah Bao!"

Liu Zheng called out immediately.

He and Niu Daji both lacked long-range attack capabilities, so he pinned his hopes on Doctor Nile and Panda.

And Doctor Nile didn't disappoint, taking action before Liu Zheng even called out.

With a bow bent like a full moon, a solid Light Arrow shot out, striking the first Ice Arrow that chased after Bai San.

The two arrows collided, causing the Light Arrow to shatter into countless tiny glimmers.

Fortunately, the Ice Arrow was momentarily halted, allowing Bai San to dart away clumsily.

"Such a strong creature," the panda exclaimed, noting the pure natural energy and hint of divine power emanating from it.

"It's a Snow Horse."

Dr. Luo He said as he closed his eyes.

Gophers should be considered as hiding, but this guy can't really be considered as strong, so the panda must be referring to someone else.

"Are we getting ambushed when trying to get the cold spring water?"

Liu Zheng was puzzled but didn't hesitate to give orders.

"Prepare to engage the enemy and support Bai San!"

"Yes, sir!"

Niu Daji was the first to respond, summoning the Treasure Armor Steel Fork and stepping in front of Liu Zheng.

Fortunately, the ancestral treasure armor could change size with his body; otherwise, he would have had to face the enemy bare-skinned.

It's unknown if the expansion of the armor would weaken its defensive power.

Meanwhile, Doctor Nile stood to Liu Zheng's left.

The panda pouted but returned to its natural form and stood beside Liu Zheng.

As for Shi Tiantian, it hesitated for a moment but didn't move.

The Stone Spirit Clan had occupied the Ten Thousand Great Mountains for countless years, watching the changes in the Demon King's rule, one reason being their formidable strength; another, their steadfast neutrality.

If they showed strong bias, not to mention the Barbarian Clan and Demon King, even the City Hall might not be pleased.

If things went awry later, protecting Liu Zheng would be their limit.

"Mr. Liu, help me!"

A moment later, Bai San emerged from the ground, now a large, spiky creature, and rushed towards Liu Zheng.

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