Chapter 249: She Is a Superhuman

Laolang also seemed to realize something was off, scratched his head and, feeling uneasy, said, "No beast told me this..."

He was afraid Cheng Shuili would form an opinion of him, so he hurriedly explained, "Lao Da, you know... we never even went to school, we don't really understand our own race's matters, let alone other races."

That was, however, understandable.

Su Rui still furrowed her brows, impatiently repeating the things the servant needed.

Laolang nodded while lowering his head; his expression was serious, clearly taking it to heart.

Cheng Shuili looked on, feeling something was odd, "What is this called?"

A servant teaching another servant merchant how to sell oneself?

Su Rui also seemed to notice the issue; she froze, instinctively turned to Cheng Shuili, and after seeing Cheng Shuili's eyes, not knowing whether it was shame or anger, her whole face flushed red in an instant.

Cheng Shuili: "......"

Your face is red like a bubbling cauldron.

The two humans and two beasts fell silent for a moment, but suddenly a muffled thud came from the doorway, followed by a clank as the lock engaged.

Cheng Shuili looked over, still puzzled, when Laogou's voice came from outside the door, bearing long‑suppressed ferocity and smugness: "Heh, do you really think I'm made of mud? What about the Rat King? This is my territory! In this underground warehouse, even the Heavenly King himself couldn't save you!"

Cheng Shuili raised an eyebrow, and the small window on the iron door was suddenly pulled open, revealing Laogou's bloodshot eyes.

He cackled wildly, "Didn't expect that, huh? I've been hustling in the black market for so many years, and you little girl still manage to pin me down?"

With a Bang that echoed, Laogou seemed to slam something hard against the door.

He hadn't finished venting, roared once, then shrieked, "The Rat King's honored guest? Hahaha! Starve you for ten days, half a month! Soon you'll turn into a puddle of rotten flesh, and that old rat won't even recognize you!"

Laolang's complexion changed, and he immediately went to check the small door Laogou had used; inside there was a back door, and it too was now locked.

His expression turned sour as he came over to explain the situation to the others.

The guide fell silent as well, and Su Rui only looked at Cheng Shuili.

And Cheng Shuili...

She reached into the Abyssal Ring, took out a bottle of mineral water, unscrewed it, and took a small sip.

Honestly.

You should've said there was no water... she thought she could save a bottle of mineral water.

Lao Da?

Laolang shouted helplessly, then, fuming, bared his teeth, clenched his fist and walked to the iron door, intending to land a hard punch on Laogou.

Laogou sneered, and slammed the iron plate shut.

Laolang's fist hammered the iron door, producing a Clang that rang out.

He bared his fangs, a deep growl emanating from his throat: "Laogou! Have you %￥ gone mad? How dare you touch the Rat King's honored guest?!"

From outside, Laogou's hysterical laughter rang out: "Hahaha! I've been crazy for a long time! You bunch of mutts drove me mad!"

His voice suddenly rose, laced with deep hatred: "Ten years! I've been selling my life in the black market for ten years, and that old rat flips his face just like that!"

"Your %￥ nonsense!" Laolang scratched the iron door with a paw, producing a harsh metallic screech, "You were the one who broke the rules first!"

"Rules?" Laogou's voice suddenly deepened, "The black market's rule is survival of the fittest! This is my territory now; if I kill you, so what?! Who would know?! Who could know?! Today I'm going to teach you what the real rule is!"

He kicked the iron door hard, shouting wildly, "Laolang! You think you can turn the tables by following a human whose fur hasn't even fully grown? Dream on, you son of a...! When I starve you to dry corpses, the first thing I'll do is strip your wolf hide and use it as a mat!"

Laolang trembled with rage, his wolf fur bristling: "Damned be your ancestors! If you can open the door, I'll tear your dog mouth to shreds!"

"Hahaha! Getting nervous?" Laogou mimicked Laolang's tone sarcastically, "Lao Da, Lao Da, you're calling so affectionately—are you a wolf or a pug, damn it?"

"I $%#%#—"

Laolang cursed without relief, clenched his fist, ready to strike the iron door again, when Cheng Shuili suddenly patted his shoulder.

Laolang abruptly stopped, and as he turned, the feral glint in his eyes hadn't faded, but upon seeing Cheng Shuili's calm gaze, he immediately bowed obediently.

Laogou continued shouting from outside: "Why aren't you barking? Did your master give you a look?"

He deliberately pinched his throat, imitating a woman's voice: "Laolang~ don't try to match the dog~ Hahaha!"

Cheng Shuili calmly tightened the bottle cap, then spoke, "Laogou."

Her voice was soft, yet it silenced the curses outside.

"You just said… you want to starve us to death here?"

Laogou was silent for a moment, then chuckled low, "Yes… I intend to trap you to death. So what? Want mercy? Humans are like that… always the first to chicken out."

His voice suddenly rose, "Kneel and bow three times for me! If I'm in a good mood, I might spare you!"

That was pure nonsense.

From the moment Laogou locked the door, they have been relentless.

Moreover… this human holds too many chips, while Laogou only has his own territory as an advantage, so no matter how Cheng Shuili begs for mercy, he will never let these people go.

This logic… Laogou understands, the guide understands, Su Rui understands, and Cheng Shuili understands even more.

Only a foolish Laolang's eyes turned red, his wolf fur flared, and like an enraged beast he lunged at the iron door.

"You filthy mangy dog! How dare you make Lao Da bow to you?! I will pull out each of your dog teeth and shove them into your ass!"

"What are you!?! Not even worthy of licking Lao Da's shoes, you bastard!"

Cheng Shuili stepped back, then raised her hand to press down on the raging wolf.

Laogou's arrogant shouts from outside seemed to think that the people and beasts behind the iron door could only rage impotently.

"What can you do? Ha? If you have the skill, come beat me! Got the skill, you? Hahaha!"

In response, a massive thud of a fist striking the iron door rang out.

Cheng Shuili threw a punch; her fingers went numb, but she left a clear imprint on the iron door.

Ordinary people truly have no means, but this Number One's power attribute reaches 53 points!

Is she an ordinary person? She is a superhuman!

This strike left Laogou so shocked he couldn't speak.

And Cheng Shuili merely shook her hand, stared at the mark, thinking for a moment, then drew the spear she had just gotten from the Abyssal Ring.

This thing... as long as you hold it, it counts as using it, right?

The heirloom Deep Wave Spear adds ten points of strength and agility.

So... another punch, then?