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

The Panda scoffed.

"I can't beat you, but my boss and Doctor Nile can. Then I'll grab you tight, let's see if my boss doesn't beat you into a pig's head."

Niu Daji sneered.

"Tch, you're just an ordinary Minotaur. I belong to the Ancient Strange Beasts, a genuine Mystical Sect. Even a single hair of mine is more useful than you. Who they will help then might not be certain."

The Panda proudly stated.

If it weren't searching for its kin everywhere, it could be treated as a guest of honor on any mountain.

"Haven't you met any decent people?"

Niu Daji looked at it with a sympathetic gaze.

"What do you mean?"

The Panda seemed annoyed.

"Not just you, even if all the Demon Kings of the Ten Thousand Great Mountains gathered for my boss to choose from, he would choose to help me."

Niu Daji said confidently.

"Who are you fooling? Even my master isn't so good to me."

The Panda was skeptical.

The best person it had ever met was its master, but if given a choice between ascending to immortality and it, its master would undoubtedly choose the former.

"Heh, the country beasts are really ignorant. My boss, he's the kind of man who can ignite the Metropolis."

Niu Daji said proudly.

Though it only followed Liu Zheng for a few days, it was already fully impressed by this man's tactics and charisma.

"You're talking as if it really happened."

The Panda pursed its lips.

"Heavenly spirits, earth spirits, all the esteemed ones on me, show yourselves, bless me to succeed in one go, and hit the jackpot in two!"

Regardless of its effectiveness, Liu Zheng still prayed and then shook the Jade Bottle, pouring onto the tentacle.

A crystal-clear ice ball poured out under his expectant gaze, with a lifelike little dragon inside, clearly no ordinary item.

Liu Zheng hadn't had time to rejoice before the ice ball quickly evaporated under his watch, leaving only a trace of water.

"???"

He looked at the Snow Horse, his expression like a player who dropped a divine artifact but got disconnected from the game.

"Seems your ritual wasn't very successful."

The Snow Horse chuckled.

"The pills in this Jade Bottle were left by the founder of the cave, some expired, some not, and some had their effects changed. As for what comes out, it's all down to your luck."

It explained.

"President Cang, give me a hint, how good can the best pill in here be?"

Liu Zheng asked.

"I don't know either. My circumstances are special, most pills are useless to me. So, I only play around with them out of boredom, if it's good, I'll put it back."

The Snow Horse said.

Indeed, being holed up in a secret room is quite dull, so it had to find some fun for itself, using the Jade Bottle like a divining tube was one way.

If two bad ones came out, it would stay in the secret room for a year.

If one bad and one good, it would stay for a month.

If two good ones, it would come out for some fresh air.

"Alright."

Hearing Snow Horse say this, Liu Zheng completely abandoned the idea of using the Golden Lotus Seed of Fortune.

"Heavenly spirits and earth spirits, show yourselves, esteemed ones. If I can draw something good to enhance my strength, I can better serve you, can't I?"

He performed the Prayer Technique once again, this time more sincerely and humbly.

"Is this the man you say can ignite the Metropolis? Why do I feel like he's just... what's that term again?"

The Panda scratched its head, soon remembering.

"Oh, like a lapdog?"

"What do you know? First a grandson, then a grandfather, first barefoot, then wearing shoes, able to bend and stretch, that's a true man."

Niu Daji defended his boss.

"I truly don't know, because I've never been a grandson, always been the grandfather."

The Panda proudly stated.

While the two were bickering, Liu Zheng completed his task and once again overturned the Jade Bottle.

Perhaps a certain esteemed one showed great mercy, this time the pill did not disappear, but stayed firm on his tentacle.

"Good, good, good."

He happily raised the pill to his eyes, and the item description popped up immediately.

"Name: Ice Skin Jade Bone Pill (single-use)"

"Type: Item"

"Quality: Excellent"

"Effect One: After use, player's physique permanently +5."

"Effect Two: After use, player's negative impact in cold environments is halved."

"Note: Besides aptitude, IQ is also important in taking apprentices. For example, one of my disciples thought that eating two Ice Skin Jade Bone Pills would provide cold immunity, then froze to death."

"Can be taken out of the instance: Yes"

"Thank you, esteemed ones!"

Liu Zheng swallowed the pill without hesitation, a cold current flowed throughout his body.

"Cool~"

He couldn't help but shiver.

"It's actually this one."

The Snow Horse's expression was somewhat odd.

"What's wrong with this one?"

"Nothing much, just that when it was first poured out, it rolled into my dung heap because I used too much force."

The Snow Horse said calmly.

"No worries, I washed it before putting it back, and there might not be just one."

"You didn't wash it with Cold Spring Water, did you?"

Liu Zheng squinted.

"Of course not, I need the Cold Spring Water to drink, how could I use it to wash things."

The Snow Horse shook its head.

"Could it be..."

He looked underneath the Snow Horse, his expression was horror-stricken.

"What are you thinking? As an Ice Divine Beast, condensing breath into water is no big deal."

The Snow Horse said speechlessly.

"That's good. Let's sign the contract."

Liu Zheng took out paper and pen, swiftly drafted a contract, and handed it to the Snow Horse.

"Okay."

After reading, the Snow Horse nodded.

"Then let's sign."

Liu Zheng wrote another copy and signed both contracts.

The Snow Horse didn't sign but directly stamped two hoof prints.

"Shall I help you draft one with the Bai Family?"

He asked after storing the contract.

"Is there a need?"

The Snow Horse neither refused nor agreed.

"There is. Since you've met, I suppose you won't let the Bai Family steal like before. And the Bai Family won't just give up. They'll surely find a way to take back the cave."

"Instead of both sides scheming later, why not sign a contract for fair trading in the future."

Liu Zheng advised.

"You want it; they want it. I don't have so much extra spring water to sell to you."

The Snow Horse was not very willing.

"It's not like not selling will cause bankruptcy; discuss how much to sell."

"Would they be willing to pay for it?"

The Snow Horse looked at Bai San.

"Since I signed a contract with you, I will ensure your safety. Also, I trust the Bai Family will understand the importance, Brother Bai San, wouldn't you agree?"

Liu Zheng looked at Bai San as well.

"Well, I have to go back and consult the Family Head."

Bai San said bitterly.

"Okay. If needed, I can personally pay a visit."

He said empathetically.

"Mr. Liu coming as a guest will definitely make the Family Head very happy."

Bai San said the ceremonious words, but his heart was pondering other thoughts.

Liu Zheng saw this but didn't know what to say.

He's done what he can, balancing both sides' interests. If the Bai Family wants to make a big move, there's nothing he can do.

However, given the prowess the Snow Horse just displayed, the Bai Family will likely opt for peace, considering their inherently cautious and timid nature.

"Do you want to buy it now?"

The Snow Horse swallowed the contract and asked proactively.

"Of course, since I'm here, I might as well bring back some specialties."

Liu Zheng nodded.

"How much do you want?"

"Let's start with this much."

He thought for a moment and took out the empty wine bottle left by the French Plane Tree from last time.

"Good wine!"

The Snow Horse's nostrils flared slightly, showing a look of intoxication.

"Lady Cang also enjoys drinking?"

"When I used to be a Warhorse, I often drank with my master. After he died, I never drank again."

The Snow Horse's tone carried a hint of sadness.

"I see."

Liu Zheng mused.

It seemed that the Snow Horse secluding in the cave might not be for the reasons it stated.

"Then I'll gift this bottle of wine to you."

He took a bottle from the ones prepared for Ghost Hand and handed it to the Snow Horse.