The world has turned into Hell's Game, why should I stay human?!-Chapter 1200 - 746: Transcendent Power and Transcendent Skill (Part 2)

Chapter 1200: Chapter 746: Transcendent Power and Transcendent Skill (Part 2)

Of course, such a situation is unlikely to occur in the administrative center of the Metropolis, but whether someone pays attention or not definitely makes a difference.

"Let me ask around for you."

Liu Zheng said and then called Ace, asking him to look into the matter of Zhang Tao’s murder.

Ace quickly responded, saying that the criminal investigation department already flagged the case, and the preliminary analysis suggested it was done by professionals.

"Since it was done by professionals, it should have been someone hired by a company. Next, we just need to find out which company is developing similar software."

Liu Zheng said.

"Hmm?"

Niu Ma glanced at him sideways.

"Of course, such a small matter doesn’t need to bother a big shot like you."

He quickly added.

"Hmm~"

Niu Ma nodded in satisfaction.

"If you really can get the money back, I’ll give you... thirty percent."

It hesitated for a moment, then decided resolutely.

"Wouldn’t thirty percent be too high?"

"Then twenty percent."

Niu Ma immediately corrected.

"Thank you for your generosity."

Liu Zheng mimed a gesture of gratitude.

"Speaking of which, where did you get that body? It seems a bit odd."

Niu Ma finally had the leisure to examine his new body.

"Got it from the Buddhist Sect, it’s called Extreme Fury Asura."

"Kid, you’re really mixed up; those baldies are no fun to be around."

It quipped.

"You have a grudge against the Buddhist Sect too?"

"Once a group of monks approached our band, saying we were destined for Buddhism, wanted to take us to Buddha Country as mounts, spirit pets, or Mountain Guardian God or something. We killed them all, and they never bothered us again."

Niu Ma reminisced.

"They really aren’t very observant."

Liu Zheng laughed.

From how the strength of Red Pig and Niu Ma isn’t much different, it seems Black Claw and Yellow Monkey’s strength wouldn’t differ too much either, and if they run into Oynk’s lead singer, even Bodhisattva descending might not be enough.

"Exactly. Why would anyone go to a place like the Metaverse? Saying it’s the same as reality, that’s just nonsense."

Niu Ma scoffed.

"I don’t know, once I get a chance to visit the Metaverse, I’ll let you know."

He shrugged.

"Whatever. Come on, test out your new body."

Niu Ma raised its hoof.

"Alright."

Liu Zheng didn’t refuse and threw a punch.

In the blink of an eye, the fist wind roared.

"Interesting."

Faced with this punch, Niu Ma didn’t dodge but intended to take it head-on.

Seeing this, Liu Zheng shifted his punch, aiming instead for Niu Ma’s shoulder.

"Bang!"

The loud impact echoed in the lounge, making his ears hurt faintly.

Liu Zheng stepped back to offset the force, while Niu Ma wobbled for a moment.

"You’ve got the strength, but sadly, it’s brute force."

Niu Ma evaluated.

"What do you mean?"

He asked.

"Transcendent power should be controlled with transcendent skills. Right now, it’s like you’re throwing a bomb full of gunpowder at people. Either it won’t kill the person, or it’ll blow up yourself."

Niu Ma explained.

"So how do I learn transcendent skills?"

"Depends on which path you choose. In fact, all species that have born transcendents have innate transcendent memories in their bloodlines. As long as you can excavate it, you can learn, much more efficiently than acquired learning. Human bloodline memory is buried deep, but Black Mountain Goat cub bloodline should be easier to dig out."

Niu Ma replied.

"Uh, better not."

Not to mention whether digging out the Black Mountain Goat cub’s bloodline memory would reveal anything unsavory, his current body isn’t even that of a Black Mountain Goat cub, and the transcendent skills he digs up might not even apply.

"Then go find that tree, if it hasn’t swapped out that thing yet."

Niu Ma suggested.

"What thing?"

"Something called Transplanting Flower and Wood, it can graft others’ Extraordinary Ability onto yourself. I wanted to buy it back then, but couldn’t agree on the price, and then we fell out."

Niu Ma said.

"Alright, I’ll ask it later."

Liu Zheng nodded.

"Hmm."

After speaking, Niu Ma suddenly lashed out with its hoof.

The hoof traced a scimitar-like arc, hitting Liu Zheng square in the chest.

Though prepared, Liu Zheng found he only had time to block with his hand before being kicked straight into the wall.

"Still can’t take a hit, huh."

Niu Ma flamboyantly blew on its hoof, speaking unhurriedly.

"I have an Artificial Body, not a mechanical body."

Liu Zheng retorted as he got off the wall.

"Speaking of which, I do feel I still can’t take a hit."

He looked at his hand, seeing clearly through the skin and flesh that the bones inside were already cracked, with pain signals timely transmitted to his brain.

However, this artificial body itself had self-repair functions, though much slower than "Blood and Flesh Rebirth," such minor injuries were not a big problem.

"It’s one thing for me to say that, but how can you say it? Look behind you."

Niu Ma pointed out.

Liu Zheng looked behind him as suggested, and saw that the solid wall had been cracked from his impact, with the rebar inside bent.

"Damn, you really hit hard, big shot."

He grimaced.

"As if I don’t know if I can kill you? When you hit me, I could tell how hard you were."

Niu Ma said.

"Then why can’t I feel it?"

Liu Zheng asked.

"That’s why you haven’t mastered the transcendent power, and aren’t familiar with this new body. Getting familiar quickly is simple; just get into more fights with people."

Niu Ma advised.

"You really mean getting beaten up by people, don’t you?"

He squinted.

"Who else to blame if you can’t beat others? Pay up."

Niu Ma extended its hoof again.

"Why?"

"Doesn’t fixing the wall cost money?"

Niu Ma said justifiably.

Liu Zheng rolled his eyes, too lazy to argue about responsibility, and took out some money for it. 𝒇𝓻𝓮𝓮𝙬𝙚𝒃𝒏𝓸𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝓬𝓸𝒎

During this, a few bills dropped to the ground due to his unsteady hand, which Niu Ma deftly picked up.

"Sigh, I finally got used to using tentacles, now I have to use hands again, and when the body grows back, I’ll have to learn how to use tentacles again, it’s really exhausting."

Liu Zheng moved his fingers, complaining.

"You’ll get used to it. If you want to make a name in the Metropolis, everyone has to... well, okay, you really are something else."

Niu Ma initially wanted to set an example but realized it couldn’t find anyone as worn out as him.

He’s only been on the job for a dozen days, and already switched bodies twice, with all three being fundamentally different.

"Enough, go play by yourself, I’ve got to think some things over."

Niu Ma lay back in the hay to contemplate.

The matter with Zhang Tao served as a reminder for it to think carefully about what money it still had out there.

Meanwhile, Liu Zheng sat back on his small stool, took out a strength training tool, and started practicing, hitting the wooden fish with each exercise, double-pronged.

"Oops, I forgot about buying the Dragon Egg."

After a while with the strength tool, he remembered.

The Green Dragon Egg he prepared earlier had already been used for the tomb, so he needs to get a new one.

This matter now involves the Writers’ Association, the restaurant, and the cemetery, so it’s better to resolve it quickly.

Liu Zheng called Niu Daji, asking it to check with the "Sa Dou You" trading firm about whether there were Dragon Eggs for sale.

"Didn’t Mr. Liu buy a Dragon Egg last time? Why are you buying again so soon? Did you already have that one for snacks?"

Niu Daji quickly returned the call, but it was Brother Hui’s voice on the line.

"Brother Hui, please don’t tease me. I’m not extravagant enough to have Dragon Eggs as snacks. The previous one was used up for something else, and I’m in urgent need of a new Dragon Egg now, preferably a live one."

Liu Zheng explained.

"Such a rare item like a Dragon Egg can’t be consistently supplied. Our firm can only procure one every two to three months."

Brother Hui said.

"I can’t wait that long, Brother Hui, please think of a way. If even you can’t help me, then no one in the Metropolis can."

He flattered him.

"Since Mr. Liu puts it that way, what more is there to say? Alright, I’ll reach out to our peers, even if I have to swallow my pride to get you one."

Brother Hui promised confidently.

"Rest assured, Brother Hui, as long as I’m around, your esteem will definitely not be compromised."

Liu Zheng assured solemnly.