Chapter 32: Let's Lay It All Out, I'm the Ancestor!

Chapter 32: Let's Lay It All Out, I'm the Ancestor!

At the same time, Zhao Zheng and Song Haitang chose a small tavern near the city gate and paid to stay there.

The reason for this choice was a decision made after careful observation.

This little tavern was located right by the main road, with open surroundings and no dead ends, making it easy to escape if needed.

Additionally, it was close to the city gate.

If anything seemed off or the city became too dangerous, the two could quickly leave the city!

As the pair checked into the tavern, the sky grew darker.

Song Haitang stood by the window of the second-floor room, looking down at the street below.

With nightfall approaching, the residents on the street hurried home, and the shops on both sides began to close, even the guards at the city gate were nowhere to be seen.

Everyone seemed to be in a rush!

However, the city gate remained open, wide and unattended. Was it due to the soldiers' haste to escape, or was it intentional...

Seeing this, Song Haitang furrowed her brows.

She couldn't shake the feeling of unease.

"Haitang, you're right, this place is definitely not right!" Zhao Zheng's voice came from behind her.

No misunderstandings here!

Both were fully clothed...

The reason for booking only one room wasn't to save money but to keep an eye on each other.

Anyway, they wouldn't have time to sleep tonight.

"It's almost nightfall," Song Haitang said. "Whatever happens, we'll find out soon."

Noticing the worry in her eyes, Zhao Zheng quickly reassured her, "Don't worry, with me on your team, this will be your chance to soar!"

Song Haitang looked at Zhao Zheng deeply and said, "It seems the Kryptonian Heritage isn't the useless talent everyone claims it to be?"

No wonder he's a top student!

His little brain is indeed sharp.

At this point, Zhao Zheng saw no need to continue hiding.

He smiled and nodded, "Yes, I've discovered the secret to enhancing the Kryptonian Heritage, and I'm stronger now."

After saying this, he carefully observed the girl.

Song Haitang's expression was natural, and she nodded in agreement, "I see it now. Even Chen Kai couldn't beat Mighty Man Peter, and you won easily. It shows your strength surpasses both of them."

Song Haitang paused and curiously asked, "I never see you training at school. Is it because you're keeping the Kryptonian Heritage secret that you train outside?"

Er...

"You could say that!" Zhao Zheng replied.

Sunbathing, I suppose, is also a form of training.

Song Haitang wisely refrained from asking why Zhao Zheng kept it a secret.

She didn't need to ask; she already knew the answer.

If she were in Zhao Zheng's position, she might also keep the Kryptonian Heritage a secret to maintain its uniqueness.

"With such strength, does the Kryptonian Heritage enhance your power attribute?" Song Haitang asked.

"No!" Zhao Zheng laughed. "It's an all-around, dead-angle enhancement!!"

He wasn't boasting.

The Meta Human Physiology had reached an invincible level in speed, strength, and defense, earning him the title of "God of Mortals."

If there was a weakness, it would be his slightly lower magic resistance.

However, Song Haitang clearly thought Zhao Zheng was exaggerating.

She sighed and said, "Even if that's the case, you still got the short end of the stick by trading the Burn Burn Fruit for it."

"I didn't get the short end of the stick, not even a little. That Burn Burn Fruit is useless..." Zhao Zheng quickly corrected himself upon noticing Song Haitang's expression, "For me, the Kryptonian Heritage is a better fit."

Song Haitang wouldn't take such words seriously.

After all, the Nature-Type Devil Fruit was widely acknowledged as a top-tier talent in the Holy Land.

Among today's top-ranked strong individuals, several possess the Nature-Type Devil Fruit.

Song Haitang believed that no matter how good the Kryptonian Heritage was, it couldn't surpass the Burn Burn Fruit.

She looked at Zhao Zheng intently and said sincerely, "Zhao Zheng, thank you!"

Hearing this, Zhao Zheng realized his words had been in vain.

"Never mind, you'll understand in time..."

At that moment, a knock on the door interrupted them.

Zhao Zheng got up to open the door and found the innkeeper standing outside. She had an extremely voluptuous figure, but her ample size made her a typical middle-aged white lady.

The innkeeper held a tray with drinks and food. Noticing that the window in the room was still open, she promptly said, "It's almost nightfall, please close the window now."

As she spoke, she brought the drinks and food into the room, then continued, "This is our signature rum, and freshly baked grilled meat bread. Enjoy it while it's hot, and I'll bring some hot water later."

Seeing that the innkeeper was about to leave, Zhao Zheng immediately asked, "I'd like to know, what happens here after nightfall?"

Upon hearing this question, the innkeeper's expression turned grim.

Yet, she refused to say anything.

Even when Zhao Zheng offered to pay all his silver coins for the information, she still refused without hesitation and quickly left the room.

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As Zhao Zheng and Song Haitang looked at each other, they both frowned.

This wasn't the first time they had encountered such a situation.

Previously, when searching for accommodation, they had asked passersby.

The passersby's reaction was similar to the innkeeper's—they seemed extremely reluctant to talk about what happened at night, avoiding the topic altogether.

"Anyway, it won't be long until nightfall, let's wait and see!" Zhao Zheng said.

Song Haitang nodded in agreement.

Suddenly, both of them looked at the grilled meat on the table.

The meat's origin was unknown, but despite its charred appearance, it emitted an exceptionally enticing aroma that filled the room, stimulating their appetites.

Additionally, the rum also had a captivating fragrance, tempting them to take a sip.

"This meat feels off," Zhao Zheng frowned, "And this drink..."

His spirit attribute was high, and since the spirit attribute was related to the six senses of perception, the higher the spirit attribute, the sharper the six senses.

Zhao Zheng vaguely sensed that the aroma of the meat and drink carried a hallucinogenic effect.

"It's definitely suspicious, there are some hallucinogens mixed in," Song Haitang said, her spirit attribute was also high, and she was a master of her senses.

She continued, "This town is small, and there's no livestock industry. The origin of this meat is unclear!"

This single point was enough to indicate a problem.

"Looks like we won't be having a feast after all," Zhao Zheng smiled, "But it sure smells delicious!"

Even if the food and drinks were normal, the two wouldn't have eaten them.

This was a dangerous Spirit Realm, who would be so reckless as to eat and drink here? They only had twelve hours for the task.

Even if they didn't eat, drink, or sleep, it wouldn't be difficult to get through.

At that moment, Song Haitang suddenly approached the table, scattered the grilled meat bread, and removed some, throwing them under the bed to make it look like they had eaten.

She also poured out two half-filled glasses of the drink, placing them on either side of the table.

Soon, the table was littered with food and drinks.

Zhao Zheng understood Song Haitang's intention.

He smiled, appreciating her idea, and actively cooperated by sitting at the table.

After a while, they heard footsteps approaching from outside.

Zhao Zheng pretended to be asleep on the table, while Song Haitang lay on the table, feigning drunkenness.

Both of them were pretending to be unconscious...

(End of Chapter)

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