Chapter 7, preparations are complete

Zheng Zha looked around him, and on the ground lay as many as eleven newcomers in disarray. At this moment, Zhang Jie and the others had already stood up from the ground; their physical fitness was far superior to that of these newcomers

Li Xiaoyi cheered and was the first to run towards the shooting range, while only Zhan Lan sighed and said: "Weapons of the magical legend type probably cannot be created indoors"

Zheng Zha and the other two looked at him in confusion. Zhang Jie took a deep breath and said, "I have never encountered a situation like this before. I only heard about it from experienced individuals during my first horror film. It is said that in certain circumstances, the 'Main God' can alter the plot and difficulty of the horror film, and any scenario may arise within that film. Such situations generally conclude with the death of all team members. Of course, completing such a horror film usually yields substantial rewards. You can check your watches yourself.

As the four of them conversed, they all sat down directly on the plaza floor. A particularly peculiar aspect was that Loli and the other two girls were unwilling to come out to see them off. Perhaps the girls were concerned that their lovers' feelings were entirely the same, and they simply did not dare to come and bid farewell, as this parting seemed too sorrowful.

Zhang Jie provided a detailed introduction to the purposes of each training session. The running and obstacle courses are designed to prepare for long-distance running in horror films, while combat training is essential. As for firearms shooting, it is the most critical skill in science fiction horror films. Everyone agreed with Zhang Jie's training plan

At that moment, a voice interrupted Chu Xuan's words, saying: "Isn't that enough? It's early in the morning, and I have to listen to your nonsense here. What the hell is this place?"

Good people should enjoy sweets, good people should attain happiness... But am I still a good person?

At this moment, Zhang Jie took a cigarette from his pocket and lit it, saying: "Who among you still remembers the plot of Alien 1?"

As for after watching horror films, every time Zheng Zha would find a way to carry Lori back into the house. Although the little girl would loudly refuse each time, in the end, she could only obediently be carried inside. Then came the exhausting battles in the middle of the night. Fortunately, his internal energy had the effect of quickly restoring physical strength, allowing Zheng Zha to get up at seven o'clock every morning.

The story begins aboard a space freighter. According to the regulations set by the human government at the time, any vessel encountering unknown electronic signals during interstellar travel is obligated to investigate the source of the signal to determine whether it is emitted by intelligent life forms. In the plot, a freighter encounters such a signal during its journey. This signal does not belong to any known human frequency and employs peculiar runes as its language, likely indicating that it is an electronic signal from extraterrestrial beings

Lori leaned her face close to Zheng Zha and said: "Big pervert, now listen carefully. This young lady is back, so from now on, forget all those messy memories in your head. Those women, and any other girls, wives, all of that must be forgotten! In front of you is Lori, only Lori, the one and only Lori, do you understand?"

Then... please make sure to complete the castle. This time, we will all adhere to the agreement together

Zheng Zha could neither imagine nor dare to think about how Loli would react upon learning how he had spent these years. This girl was so pure, as if she were a flawless crystal, and his filth was entirely reflected before her, so clearly and distinctly that even the darkest and dirtiest places were completely exposed.

Indeed, the crew of the merchant ship discovered the source of the signal, a massive structure that could possibly be a spacecraft. Within it, they found the remains of enormous alien life forms, which had likely been dead for tens of thousands of years. The remains had completely turned into fossils. During the subsequent exploration, they unexpectedly discovered some objects within the ruins that resembled cocoons; they... were still living organic matter... were still living organic matter

Zheng Zha was taken aback, and then he began to smile wryly. At this moment, he truly wished he could tear his own mouth apart; the saying that calamity comes from the mouth probably means just this.

Our promise... no matter what, we will grow old together, and we will sit together and slowly reminisce about our childhood. You will hold me and tell me stories. We will travel the world together; you will accompany me to see the auroras in the polar regions, lie on the deck and gaze at the starry sky over the Pacific Ocean, visit the statues on Easter Island, stand in St. Mark's Square and chase after flocks of pigeons, and stand beneath the ruins of ancient Greek architecture imagining the ancient times and their myths... There are so many promises. Tell me, you will definitely come back, and we will fulfill these promises together? ... There are so many promises. Tell me, you will definitely come back, and we will fulfill these promises together?

This situation has lasted for nine days, and today marks the last day for the four of them in this space. After discussion, they decided not to train today, allowing everyone to take a good rest for the day. Until dusk, they will be transported to the next horror film, and before that, they have one last opportunity to confirm that they are fully prepared

Hmph! Hmph! Hmph!

After approximately ten more minutes, the light sphere known as "The Main God" in the square became increasingly radiant, its intense brilliance resembling that of the sun, growing hot and bright. Subsequently, twenty beams of light shot down from it, appearing in the square, and then all four individuals heard the same voice in their minds

He has come to realize that he is not a good person. When the light he desires falls upon him, what it reflects is a body full of festering wounds. He no longer dares to look up at that light; perhaps darkness is more suitable for him at this moment.

Luo Li carefully looked at Zheng Zha, and after a long while, she smiled and said: "Alright then, in a moment you will tell me how you have been living these past years. You just said that you must tell me in detail and honestly, right?"

The sound of three consecutive hums broke the silence, and Zheng Zha finally came to his senses from his contemplation. Standing before him was a blushing Loli, who seemed quite upset. Upon seeing that Zheng Zha was finally looking at her, this little woman placed her hands on her hips and said: "You are walking with me yet lost in thought, you must be regretting not having created other beauties before, right? Are you moved by those two sisters? Look at me, I am just a young fruit, still immature | Women have their charm, don't you think so?" This little woman placed her hands on her hips and said: "You are walking with me yet lost in thought, you must be regretting not having created other beauties before, right? Are you moved by those two sisters? Look at me, I am just a young fruit, still immature | Women have their charm, don't you think so?"

Zheng Zha looked at Lori, who appeared both charming and pouting. In fact, this little woman was certainly not inferior to those two beauties; it was just that her allure had yet to fully develop, revealing more of a young girl's innocence. He smiled as he took her hand and said, "I was just thinking about the training session this afternoon. If you want to know, I will tell you in detail and honestly. You need to have confidence in yourself. You should know that there were dozens, if not hundreds, of boys who wanted to pursue you in school. And you know I have always liked you; how could I possibly think of anyone else?"

Zheng Zha closed his eyes, and when he opened them again, there was only an unwavering determination in his gaze, no matter what, he must survive, no matter what!

Basically, that's it. Everyone carries three grenades, a bottle of hemostatic spray, a bottle of oral detoxifier, a roll of high-efficiency bandages, plus a disposable malicious amulet. Haha, I really appreciate Zheng Zha for this. This already costs over 100 reward points, and if we had to redeem it ourselves, we really wouldn't be able to afford it

... ... So, are you going today?

As for Zhang Jie, he dragged Zheng Zha to the fighting platform. Zhang Jie had already gone through four horror films. Apart from spending 100 reward points to exchange for a Desert Eagle with unlimited bullets, he had converted most of his remaining points into physical attributes, particularly significantly enhancing his neural reaction speed and muscle tissue strength. Moreover, he had definitely served in the military before, as indicated by his skills, making him much stronger in combat than the novice Zheng Zha. After just a few exchanges, Zheng Zha felt a sharp pain in his abdomen and was knocked to the ground.

Subsequently, when everyone returned to the merchant ship, the alien within this crew member had finally completed its growth, and then it burst forth from his chest. Indeed, the member's body had almost become the egg of the alien. At this moment, the alien was approximately the size of a snake, but its attack power was significantly stronger than that of a snake. However, it was not invincible at this stage; I refer to it as the juvenile form of the alien. The ensuing plot became rather monotonous, consisting merely of the alien hiding in the shadows of the merchant ship and continuously attacking the crew members until it obtained sufficient nourishment to grow into its third form.

Then ... ...

Zheng Zha looked at the reward points he still had with a bitter smile. Originally, he had 6,502 reward points, but now only 276 remained, which made him feel quite pained. However, upon seeing the numerous auxiliary items in his storage ring, he felt somewhat better.

Zhan Lan touched her forehead and said: "Indeed, it seems that the most challenging genre in horror films is the supernatural horror. The 'main god' will not allow us to become familiar with such weapons in order to increase the difficulty. In any case, if I have extra reward points, I will only exchange for one modern technological weapon for practical use. The remaining reward points must be reserved for magical legendary weapons. This is my plan.

Zhang Jie苦笑着点头说："Well, I have been trying to create it but to no avail. It seems that this aspect has probably been restricted by the 'Lord God'.

Zheng Zha exchanged a bitter smile with the other three. He replied, "It seems you are quite familiar with the plot of Alien 1. Could you first tell us the detailed storyline of this horror film?"

Zheng Zha pondered for a moment and suddenly asked, "What about firearms? Should we exchange for some to train with? Or should we just use your Desert Eagle for training? Neither option seems quite appropriate, does it?"

Zhang Jie shook his head and said: "No, when the time comes, the 'Lord God' will send down twenty beams of light, and you just need to stand in one of the beams. This is usually around the same time as when we go to watch horror movies."

Li Xiaoyi also shook his head and said, "In recent days, I have only watched a few of the latest horror films. Who would have thought that 'The Master God' would choose such obscure movies?"

Only Zhan Lan chuckled twice, then she touched her forehead and said: "You really are unprofessional. Since our lives are now in a horror film, we should naturally revisit the oldest horror films. Moreover, ever since I speculated that this space existed in ancient times, I have also looked for some modern horror stories to read. As for the plot of this alien..."

Luo Li lay on Zheng Zha's chest, murmuring softly. When she spoke, her voice was very faint, and even Zheng Zha had to listen closely to catch the gist of what she was saying

The story of the alien takes place at some point in the future. During this period, humanity has already developed interstellar travel technology and established colonies in several solar systems. However, it is unfortunate that humanity has still not found any extraterrestrial life until the onset of the alien.

Zheng Zha knew that he was not a good person. The death of Lori had a profound impact on him, and afterward, he almost completely fell into a state of indulgence and decline. His life became a monochrome existence filled with online games, going to bars when tired, one-night stands, work, rest, meeting high school students online, using drugs, and losing his virginity.

Zhan Lan and Li Xiao Yi were clearly still hesitant, while Zheng Zha silently nodded. He then asked, "How do we get to the horror film? Does it also just suddenly disappear?"

Starting today, we must train continuously every day from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM, from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM, and from 7:00 PM to 12:00 AM. In terms of physical fitness, there will not be much progress in the next few days. Therefore, you need to begin practicing shooting and combat, as well as running continuously to test your physical limits. Only when you understand your physical limits can you plan to conserve your energy in horror scenarios. In summary, there are still many areas that require training.

The four exchanged glances, and Zheng Zha was the first to react, saying: "Zheng Zha, welcome, our new companion..." as he extended his hand towards the man

The other three were quite astonished; this square had been divided into several areas, including a shooting range, a long-distance running track, some obstacle courses, and a fighting platform. It can be said that Zhang Jie had almost created every possible training project for physical fitness.

Zheng Zha and the other two looked at their watches. The data in the watches this time was completely different from what they had seen in Resident Evil 1. There was no digital countdown; the entire watch displayed only one line of data: kill the alien, and each member of the team would receive 1,000 reward points along with a D-level horror movie side quest.

At this point, the alien creature was almost perfect, with a shell hard enough to withstand bullets, deadly corrosive bodily fluids, rapid reflexes, and terrifying strength, along with its predatory instincts. It was only then that the members of the merchant ship realized the disaster they had provoked. In fact, the signal emitted from the alien relic was not a distress call, but a warning... Do not come here, stay away from the relic! Do not come here, stay away from the relic!

Zheng Zha secretly thought that he had not yet found a way to utilize the blood clan energy. It should be at least on par with skills of the same level as internal energy, and thus, it shouldn't be too inferior...

Zheng Zha and the others looked up, only to realize that at some point, the remaining newcomers had also sat up. They were all looking around in confusion. Among them, three young men with brightly colored hair were staring at them with expressions of impatience. The leader, dressed in a hippie style, had a nose ring and numerous lip rings. He spoke loudly, "Who are you? We were at an internet café, how did we suddenly end up here?"

Zhang Jie created an enormous inner chamber. He led three individuals toward the basement, leaving three girls outside chattering incessantly. After passing several flights of stairs, a vast square the size of a football field appeared before everyone. Zheng Zha and the others exclaimed in astonishment. Zhang Jie smiled with a hint of pride and said, "Initially, I was unaware that my living space could change on its own. Gradually, I learned how to use it; all I needed to do was focus my attention on the areas I wanted to change while pulling the doorknob. The 'Master God' would transform it according to my imagination. Of course, it would also automatically correct any imperfections in my vision, just like this training base."

Zheng Zha felt a sudden darkness before his eyes, and in an instant, he entered a state of half-sleep and half-wakefulness. However, this state did not last long; almost in the blink of an eye, he had clearly seen everything around him. He was in a room that was not very spacious, with the floor, ceiling, and even the surrounding walls made entirely of pure steel. In this room, there were many other instruments, all of which Zheng Zha had never seen before.

Chu Xuan was still sitting on the ground. He adjusted his glasses and said, "If you must insist on it.

Zhang Jie steadied himself and immediately looked down at the ground, then he said with a pale face: "This is bad, fifteen people. Such difficulty would not appear in a sci-fi horror film that can be explained by technology. The 'Main God' must have changed the difficulty; this is truly terrible.

Zheng Zha had not heard this phrase for ten years. In the past, she always liked to say it and then looked at him with a certain expectation in her eyes. At that time, he did not pay much attention to this phrase, but after losing it for ten years and hearing it again, it caused a significant stir in Zheng Zha's heart

In the center of the square, Zheng Zha exchanged his remaining 1,000 reward points for ten disposable grenades and several * maps * along with some potions and high-efficiency bandages. Additionally, he specifically exchanged for a few disposable malicious talismans, which would burn as a warning when a malevolent spirit attacked. Until the talisman was completely burned out, the spirit would be unable to harm the holder.

Zheng Zha shook his head and said: "This movie is an old film from a long time ago. Although it is a classic, I indeed watched it a long time ago, and I have basically forgotten the details of the plot; I only remember some of the general story."

Happy times always pass quickly. During the day, Zheng Zha diligently trains various survival skills, especially focusing on the control and recovery of internal energy. He also checks with the "Main God" for items that can be exchanged. In the evening, he cuddles with Lori to watch horror movies. Yes, they are watching horror movies. It was through watching horror movies that Zheng Zha discovered that even horror films could be exchanged from the "Main God". Any horror movie can be obtained, and the price is not too high; a small amount of reward points can be exchanged for fifty horror films. For those like them who have to experience horror movies, being familiar with the plot is more important than anything else.

Zheng Zha tightly embraced her without saying a word, and the only sound left in the room was the girl's weeping, which lingered on without pause. Yet both of them understood that the sorrow expressed through tears left behind a sense of longing. The past had ultimately passed, and what lay before them was an infinite array of possibilities, along with the hope they both yearned to attain

Luo Li raised her head and looked seriously into Zheng Zha's eyes, and only when he nodded emphatically did she climb back onto his chest

A voice interrupted before Zhan Lan could speak, as an ordinary-looking man with glasses sat up from the ground. Although this man appeared quite unremarkable, his eyes were exceptionally calm, exuding an air of wisdom.

This echinoderm-like creature is an Alien; to be precise, it resembles the early stage of an Alien. I refer to it as the initial form of the Alien. It does not possess any harmful traits and cannot survive on its own. It must find a host, then inject the initial form of the Alien and parasitize within the host. The member subsequently becomes parasitized; although there appears to be no change in their external appearance, an Alien is continuously evolving within.

Zheng Zha felt somewhat heavy-hearted; he did not know what horror awaited him next. Perhaps it would be a virus, perhaps a monster, perhaps a high-tech creature, or perhaps an alien invasion. In any case, once he was thrust into a horror film, his life and death would be uncertain. Therefore, he did not answer any questions, but merely tightened his embrace around the beauty in his arms.

Zheng Zha and Zhang Jie both nodded in agreement, especially Zheng Zha, who felt a deep sense of appreciation for his choice to accept the ring. The reward of 1,500 points was indeed well spent.

In the afternoon, the four of them trained hard at the training ground. In the evening, they casually gathered at Zhang Jie's house for a meal. It was only after this that Zheng Zha and Luoli left together. Along the way, he was still contemplating the afternoon's training. He had basically grasped the effects of internal energy. Besides being able to quickly alleviate pain, when internal energy was spread throughout his body, his speed and strength could at least double in an instant. That was the only time he had ever defeated Zhang Jie. In the face of overwhelming power, Zhang Jie barely had time to resist, and any technique was rendered useless. Unfortunately, after using this state once, he found that for the next ten minutes or so, he was almost completely weak and powerless. It seemed that this technique could only be used in critical situations.

According to the regulations of human governments, merchant ships are equipped with instruments capable of autonomously recording electronic signals. If they fail to investigate such signals, they will incur severe penalties. Therefore, the crew of the merchant ship had no choice but to descend to the planet from which the signal originated, in order to investigate the source of the signal.

For an entire afternoon, Zhang Jie was explaining the usage of various firearms to everyone. Of course, aside from the initial excitement and curiosity that led the group to try out those advanced technological weapons, the rest of the time was spent earnestly understanding ordinary firearms, particularly focusing on shooting accuracy. Throughout the afternoon, Zhan Lan and Li Xiaoyi were practicing target shooting.

Zhang Jie laughed and said, "Haven't I mentioned that I can create things in my own room? It's just that many items cannot be taken outside. Look over there at the storage room; I specifically exchanged for a magazine containing descriptions of all the firearms from the 'Main God.' I have created many weapons according to the instructions in it. By the way, you can also test the power of those advanced technological weapons. Although they are quite expensive, if you have enough reward points, it would be wise to exchange for one for self-defense.

Zhang Jie shook his head and said ... ... Your speed and strength are sufficient, but you are far from calm. Do not exert yourself recklessly; your current strength is many times greater than before, and every punch you throw will be beyond your control and retrieval. ... ... For the next few days, focus on learning how to control your power and speed, and you also need to practice your skills. In the upcoming horror film, we will truly be relying on you.

Zheng Zha had already prepared himself for the worst. He sat on the sofa and lit a cigarette, intending to recount in detail the events of the past years to Lori. Unexpectedly, she stood up and coldly snorted, saying: "No need to say anything more, hmph. Just looking at your disheveled appearance makes it clear what kind of life you've been living all these years. I don't want to hear it; after all, it's me who gets angry from listening."

Zhang Jie organized his belongings, and then he packed all these items into the inner pockets of his clothes. He then said: "Although there are only a few days, we have covered the essential training. In any case, remember one thing from horror movies: anything can happen, and we have no safety guarantees whatsoever. Therefore, we must be extremely cautious. Additionally... do your best to help other teammates, but if someone jeopardizes the safety of the entire team, eliminate him!" He then reiterated: "Although there are only a few days, we have covered the essential training. In any case, remember one thing from horror movies: anything can happen, and we have no safety guarantees whatsoever. Therefore, we must be extremely cautious. Additionally... do your best to help other teammates, but if someone jeopardizes the safety of the entire team, eliminate him!"

One of the crew members of the merchant ship, driven by curiosity, touched this cocoon. Subsequently, a highly corrosive creature resembling a starfish sprang out from the cocoon, enveloping the entire face of that crew member. After the incident, his teammates brought him back to the expedition ship.

Zheng Zha nodded slightly; he indeed felt somewhat unable to control his strength. Moreover, he was very curious whether the internal energy within him was truly as miraculous as described in those books. Just now, when Zhang Jie struck him in the stomach, the force was substantial. If it had been an ordinary person, they would have definitely been knocked unconscious. However, he only felt a brief pain at first, and the warm current within him quickly moved, dissipating the pain without a trace. It seems that the efficacy of this internal energy is indeed not to be underestimated.

Hmph

The little girl suddenly began to cry as she spoke, tightly embracing Zheng Zha while saying, "I’m so sorry, truly sorry. I can’t believe I didn’t keep our promise. We agreed to grow old together, and then to hold each other like in the song, slowly reminiscing about our childhood. I would rather forget you and forget the memories than forget this promise... You must have been very sad all these years, right? I’ve been so selfish, leaving you to bear everything alone. I’m sorry, I’m really sorry."

The love between two people is like building a sandcastle on the beach, accumulating bit by bit, while also being careful not to let the sea wash it away. It is difficult and exhausting, but only after the castle is fully built do we realize how beautiful it truly is, worthy of being protected with many, many things.

Enter the light column within thirty seconds, transfer target lock, and the alien will begin teleportation...

At around eleven o'clock in the morning, Zheng Zha was still holding Luo Li in bed, engaged in conversation. In fact, the two had woken up quite early, but after a tender exchange in bed, they both felt too lazy to get up, which is why they continued talking until noon

The man hesitated for a moment, shook hands with Zheng Zha, and said: "Chu Xuan, if you don't mind, could you please tell me where this place is?"