Chapter 8: Zheng Cha's Spiral Little BBQ

Chu Xuan suddenly sighed

“It’s a pity that Li Xiao wasn’t using a sniper rifle just now, otherwise we could have directly eliminated this special-breed Xenomorph.”

Zheng Zha sat up straight

“The one just now far exceeded the others in both agility and reaction speed. I think it must be the feline Xenomorph that Li Xiao mentioned.”

Speaking of this, Zheng Zha wore a look of lingering fear

“Every movement, and that terrifying reaction speed, really did have a hint of a cat in it.”

After checking his injuries, he stood up from beside Zheng Zha.

Chu Xuan’s expression was filled with joy, his eyes seemingly brimming with new ideas.

He was very satisfied with Zheng Zha’s current state, though the others could understand why.

After all, if nothing went wrong, the chance to complete the mission in this horror movie rested on Zheng Zha.

Chu Xuan pulled up another screen, then turned to ask Zheng Zha

“If possible, I would like to know how you managed to kill that Xenomorph when you faced it.”

Zheng Zha spoke with a slightly guilty conscience

“That was my first time opening the genetic lock, and whether I can open it a second time remains an unknown.”

Hearing this, Chu Xuan looked at Zhan Lan beside him and said with a smile

“Regardless of whether you opened the genetic lock to save her or to survive yourself, when we encounter the Alien Queen, I won’t mind using Zhan Lan.”

“Since you could open it the first time for her, you can open it a second time!”

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone’s gaze couldn't help but turn toward Zheng Zha and Zhan Lan with gossip-filled curiosity.

Compared to the restless and uneasy Zheng Zha, Zhan Lan had an indifferent expression as she said to Chu Xuan

“If it really works, you don’t even need to ask; I’ll do it.”

Zheng Zha rubbed his head in frustration: “Alright, alright, let’s talk about the genetic lock later. Let me prepare for now.”

As he spoke, everyone watched as Zheng Zha began to violently smash the metal chairs in the control room.

Seeing this, Zhang Jie didn't understand and grabbed him

“What’s there to be so angry about? Even the person who has a crush on you hasn't said anything…”

Zheng Zha gave a wry smile, and Zhan Lan beside him even let out a snicker.

“Brother Jie, he’s not angry; he’s preparing weapons.”

Hearing this, everyone recalled the scene they had seen earlier.

The corpse of the Xenomorph that had been pierced through by spiral-shaped steel bars.

“You made that thing with your bare hands?” Zhang Jie asked in disbelief.

Facing Zhang Jie’s question, Zheng Zha didn't answer, burying his head and proving it with his actions.

Because the commotion was so great, everyone curiously crowded around.

They saw Zheng Zha smash the metal chairs apart and extract the steel bars that supported them.

Then, they watched as he gripped both ends and twisted them.

Hearing the distinct, stubborn sound of metal, the group watched in stunned silence.

After all, they only knew his physical fitness far exceeded that of an ordinary person, but they had always had a question mark in their minds regarding just how far.

Now that they were seeing it with their own eyes, how could they not be shocked?

Soon, the two metal chairs in the cabin contributed eight spiral-shaped spike weapons.

This crude weapon displayed the words "savage" and "brutal" from start to finish.

The handle at the tail end was roughly wrapped with two rags to increase friction for the palms.

Under the dumbfounded gazes of the group, Zheng Zha tied them all to his back, considering his preparations complete.

Chu Xuan watched quietly before asking

“Although I know you once used it to kill a Xenomorph, could you demonstrate it? I want to see the power of this spiral spike.”

Zheng Zha nodded

“Of course, then watch closely…”

After speaking, Zheng Zha threw the spiral-shaped steel bar with a soft hiss as it tore through the air.

Then, they saw the steel bar sink almost entirely into the steel wall of the control room.

Only a finger’s length remained at the very end; the power of it made everyone secretly gasp.

Chu Xuan even walked up close to the wall to examine it.

“As expected of someone who has redeemed two enhancements. With this kind of strength, I might not be able to achieve this even after surviving three or four more horror movies!”

Zhang Jie, standing to the side, said with a wry smile.

It was the first time Zhang Jie had seen Zheng Zha throw the steel bar, and he stood stunned for a long time before coming to his senses.

Then he began to pat Zheng Zha’s shoulder vigorously, laughing

“Good lad! When did you get this kind of strength? Were you hiding it from me when we sparred before?”

“Or is it that the influence of a beautiful woman is just that great, stimulating your potential?”

As Zhang Jie spoke, he looked at Zhan Lan with a mischievous glint in his eyes.

Zheng Zha rubbed his shoulder and said with a smile

“No, I only discovered this strength not long ago, and my stamina isn't great. Every time I throw one, it consumes some internal energy. Based on my current total internal energy and recovery speed, I can only throw five at a time, and then I have to rest for about five minutes.”

“Five, huh?” Chu Xuan said calmly.

“Five is enough. With the support of heavy weapons, it’s enough to hunt a mature Xenomorph.”

“However, it’s a pity that although this ability of yours is powerful, it lacks practice. You have neither accuracy nor efficiency. Otherwise, in a one-on-one situation, the Xenomorph would definitely die.”

Zheng Zha nodded regretfully; it was true.

It was like throwing a javelin; he could clearly feel his movements were a bit distorted, and his posture was wrong.

This caused the spiral spike to waste a lot of power upon release.

But in the current situation, there was no time for him to adapt or practice; he could only fight with all his might to maximize the damage.

Zhang Jie patted Zheng Zha’s shoulder

“Didn't you say you could only throw five? Then why prepare eight? This thing isn't heavy, but it’s not convenient for running, is it?”

Zheng Zha scratched the corner of his mouth and said embarrassedly

“I was thinking, if I open the genetic lock, maybe I can break through my limits, so I prepared two extra.”

“They’re moving!”

Li Xiao, who had been staring at the control room screen, suddenly spoke up to alert the group.

They saw that the three Xenomorphs, which had been frantically ramming into things a second ago, all stopped at the same time.

They hissed at each other twice before splitting up and sprinting toward different corridors.

It seemed they had received new orders to execute.

Chu Xuan pushed up his glasses

“It looks like it’s the Alien Queen, no doubt.”

“Only the matriarch of the species would possess the authority to command.”

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At the operation platform, Chu Xuan looked at the hundreds of screens and buttons and said faintly

“Look, this is the control room of the entire space merchant ship. Although the control buttons look complex, in reality, besides, uh…”

Chu Xuan looked back as he spoke and found that, except for Zhan Lan who was listening with interest, the other five were all doing their own thing. Seeing this, he couldn't be bothered to continue the introduction.

After a moment of thought, he stepped down and said to Zheng Zha