Chapter 29: The Middle Continent Team's First Group Dinner

Listening to Zhang Jie ask the question again, Chu Xuan maintained an unchanged expression and said indifferently

"The reward points I obtained from Alien I were not many; every single point should be used at a critical moment.

As I just said, compared to them, I have no urgent reason to return to reality.

Here, I can better prepare myself for this team."

Looking at Zhang Jie, who still had objections, Chu Xuan continued

"How about this: let's each exchange an item for Zheng Zha. It can be considered compensation for the points he used to return to the real world.

As for Li Xiao, forget it."

Hearing this, the indignant Zhang Jie finally let Chu Xuan be.

Zheng Zha walked over to Zhang Jie's side, patted him on the shoulder, and said with a smile

"No need. I received three thousand reward points for killing the Alien Queen in the end, and besides, Zhang Jie paid for this treatment this time.

I'll just be the one to cover this side mission for returning to the real world. Anyway, compared to you guys, I'm the one who needs it least—at least, I'm not in such a rush.

After all, I haven't yet become familiar with the internal energy and Blood Clan energy in my body. It's a good opportunity to use the time back home to settle them down."

Finally, Chu Xuan mentioned a few more key points and precautions, and the matter was happily decided.

The time for the two to return was set for ten o'clock on the morning of the third day.

Once the group confirmed that someone was returning to the real world, it could be said that everyone except Chu Xuan became much more spirited.

They were all glowing with energy; even their training in Zhang Jie's basement gained a bit more vigor.

Meanwhile, Xiao Qin—who was proficient in multiple skills such as Karate, Aikido, and Sanda, and was durable enough to take a beating without getting injured—became a highly sought-after partner during training.

In the end, through everyone's collective effort (except for Li Xiao), they managed to exchange a decent set of equipment for Zheng Zha.

A nano-material, retractable bulletproof vest that could adjust to the wearer's body type to some extent; a pair of new combat boots capable of buffering landing pressure; a short submachine gun; and the most expensive item, a high-vibration ion cutting dagger.

Of course, these were only the most basic exchanges; if he wanted truly expensive items, he would have to exchange for them himself.

That evening.

Zhang Jie began to act with the airs of the most senior veteran.

"Let's go. Call them all to my room. Since we've all survived, we should get to know each other.

My Na'er is at a five-star chef level."

A moment later.

In a luxuriously decorated, warm, and spacious living room, everyone finished their introductions.

After experiencing such a miraculous world, the group quickly became acquainted.

This was true for everyone except Colonel Chu Xuan, who had been forcibly dragged there.

Even Ling Dian, who was usually quiet due to her nature, seemed a bit more enthusiastic.

Zhang Jie sat in the seat of honor, while the woman from yesterday, who exuded an Oriental charm, was busy moving about.

Zhang Jie looked at Li Xiao and then at Ling Dian.

With a look of utter disbelief, he waited until the woman called Na'er and the little girl walked back into the kitchen before whispering

"Did you three seriously not exchange for women last night?

I can understand Chu Xuan—after all, having a... bodyguard makes sense.

But I really didn't expect you two to be able to hold out?"

Zheng Zha had, after all, navigated the complexities of society, so his skin was naturally thick enough. He accompanied Zhang Jie with a few awkward chuckles.

Hearing Zhang Jie's teasing, Li Xiao scratched his scalp in embarrassment.

He might as well have had "I am a virgin" written all over his face.

"Ahem, women... they aren't as good as Terminators.

Besides, I've never been in a relationship. After thinking about it last night, I figured it's better to find a girlfriend on my own in the future.

I just feel a bit uncomfortable with something created specifically to fall in love with me."

As soon as these words were spoken, the people present looked at him with newfound respect.

Zhan Lan said with a smile

"I didn't expect it. After staying calm all night, you men's IQs have finally reclaimed the high ground?

Finally, you don't act like those two who only think with their lower halves."

As she spoke, she cast meaningful glances toward Zhang Jie and Zheng Zha.

Zhang Jie gave a dry laugh and said, "It's only human nature, human nature.

After all, not everyone has a brain like Chu Xuan's."

As they talked, various kinds of fragrant, precious delicacies were brought to the table.

Seeing this, the atmosphere among the group became much more harmonious, and they stopped being polite.

After all, the fine wine and exquisite food before them were truly tempting; otherwise, how could "Gluttony" be one of the Seven Deadly Sins?

After eating heartily, Li Xiao and the others nearly ate the plates themselves.

One must realize that even when people say "five-star," how many ordinary people have actually eaten the cuisine of a true five-star master chef?

Not to mention a white-collar worker, a struggling writer, a "college student," and a Colonel who, while unable to taste the nuances, couldn't let anyone know he couldn't taste them.

In truth, if it were just an occasional meal at a five-star hotel, Zheng Zha believed he could afford it.

Looking at the group who had eaten and drunk their fill, Zhang Jie leisurely lit a premium cigarette and said slowly

"This aspect of the Main God is excellent; when it comes to enjoyment, it's beyond reproach. Creating women you like, exquisite food that makes your mouth water, top-tier cigarettes, century-old wine, and even a full range of drugs.

You could say it has everything, and all it takes is a little bit of reward points to achieve it. If we weren't facing the cycle of horror movies, we could live even more luxuriously than ancient emperors.

Truly, I'd be willing to retire here!"

The group, with their bellies full, nodded in satisfaction. Zheng Zha laughed loudly and then said seriously

"That is why we must strive to go back alive, back to the world that belongs to us.

Whether it's returning to the real world or exchanging for enough survival days, as long as we have enough reward points, we are the ones in control."

The words of the two men left the others feeling deeply moved.

"Zheng Zha? What are you thinking about?"

Zhan Lan suddenly asked.

Zheng Zha took a deep breath and looked around at everyone

"I was thinking about what kind of place this actually is. But it doesn't matter anymore.

Whether this is the realm of gods or a game of demons, I only want to live, and to live along with the little girl.

As long as I survive in a world like this, I will continue to grow stronger.

Until I am strong enough to make up for my regrets.

Perhaps everyone has their own reason for wanting to live?

I was thinking that facing these horror movies, the strength of a single person is ultimately too small.

So, I think the six of us should join forces and form a team.

Help each other through difficulties, and at the very least, be able to trust each other with our backs.

Does anyone have any objections to this?"

Upon hearing this, everyone present lowered their heads in deep thought.

Zhang Jie was the first to speak

"That is something I've wanted to do for a long time. Unfortunately, there were too few survivors in the previous horror movies.

There was simply no possibility of forming a team.

To be honest, I thought I was still dreaming until now.

I didn't expect that a single horror movie would produce three newcomers who refresh my entire understanding of the world.

Li Xiao, Chu Xuan, Ling Dian.

The three of you... compared to veterans who have experienced two or three horror movies, you are not inferior at all."