"Enhancing one's own qualities, the 'Main God' has divided human qualities into six categories: intelligence, mental strength, cellular vitality, nerve reaction speed, muscle tissue strength, and immunity strength. Based on my experiments and understanding, intelligence is related to memory and speed of problem-solving. I'm not too sure about mental strength as there's no way to experiment with it. Cellular vitality would be the body's recovery ability, the stronger the cellular vitality, the quicker you recover after being injured.
"The effects are most apparent after enhancing nerve reaction speed and muscle tissue strength, and they are also the most useful for us. The nerve reaction speed can give you a faster reaction speed and let you see objects moving at high speed. Even to some extent, you can see the trajectory of a bullet being fired. Of course, just having a fast nerve reaction speed isn't enough, because your body can't keep up with your nerve reaction speed, so muscle tissue strength is very important. The greater your muscle tissue strength, the greater your strength. Similarly, the greater speed you can exert. Not only that, but muscle tissue strength can also increase the toughness of your body, otherwise, when the force you use is too great, your body will easily break. This is the main function of muscle tissue strength.
"Lastly, immunity strength, this is actually very important too. If your immunity is strong enough, it can allow you to at least not be infected by viruses in biohazard situations like in a movie.
Bill White shared his experiences with the other three. He continued, "That's pretty much it for enhancements. Next is the exchange of items. First, I suggest the two of you don't exchange any items, and put all the reward points from this time on the four major categories: cellular vitality, nerve reaction speed, muscle tissue strength, and immunity strength. In particular, nerve reaction speed and muscle tissue strength need to be prioritized for enhancement, otherwise with your physical conditions, another long run would be enough to bring you down.
Then Bill White said to Smith Lee, "Now it's up to you. You have a B-level sub-plot and 6500 reward points, so I suggest you just directly exchange a body mutation enhancement, as for what to enhance, it's up to you to decide. Then the remaining reward points can be used for some body attribute enhancement and some weapon exchange. Anyway, in the next movie, the strongest among us should be you. If possible, it would be best if you could exchange for a weapon from the magic legend series."
Smith Lee nodded and said, "That's what I was thinking too, because among all the movies I've seen, the ones where the chance of real death is highest are the unexplainable supernatural type movies like Ju-on, your first movie, A Nightmare on Elm Street, could also be classified as one of those. So I plan to exchange for a weapon that can kill these kinds of ghosts, I just don't know if it will be very expensive."
Bill White laughed and said, "Well, what are we waiting for? Let's go check it out now. When we get back, I'll have Nell make something delicious for you, haha, let's go."
The four of them were somewhat excited and walked toward the orb in the center of the square. Especially Smith Lee and the other two who were exchanging enhancements for the first time. From this moment on, they had surpassed ordinary humans, especially Smith Lee. Compared to the others, his enhancement this time was much larger. No matter who it was, when facing the moment when they were about to surpass ordinary people, the feeling of excitement was already insufficient to express their inner excitement.
Smith Lee stood under the light sphere and focused his mind. When he closed his eyes, he felt a telepathic connection with the "Main God" again, and the exchange platform for the four major categories appeared in his mind.
"First, let's see the available enhancements for the body," he thought. With a movement of his mind, the auxiliary class list quickly opened, and all the body enhancement options appeared before him. After thinking for a moment, he picked out the B-level and C-level body enhancements. However, even with just these two categories, there were dozens of different enhancements available, and it made Smith Lee's eyes go blurry for a moment.
"Spider-Man gene mutation lineage, rated 83 points, suitable for horror movies that require high agility. The skill Spider Silk can be used in any situation, requires a B-level horror movie sub-plot once, and costs 2000 reward points. "Advanced Qi Gong enhancement, rated 87 points, suitable for horror movies that require close combat. The skill Advanced Internal Energy Route can greatly enhance your internal energy and significantly improve physical abilities in a short period. Requires a B-level horror movie sub-plot once, and costs 2500 reward points. Intermediate Qi Gong enhancement. "Advanced Werewolf mutation lineage, rated 88 points, suitable for most horror movies. The skill Werewolf Transformation allows for a significant improvement in physical abilities and strengthens body hardness and recovery speed. As it is a mutation lineage, the exchangee will not be controlled by werewolf instincts. Requires a B-level horror movie sub-plot once, and costs 2700 reward points. Junior Werewolf lineage. "Vampire Count mutation lineage, rated 90 points, suitable for most horror movies. The skill Vampire Energy allows for the use of some vampire skills, greatly increases the vitality of a Count-level vampire, and protects the brain and heart from damage, allowing continuous regeneration. As it is a mutation lineage, the exchangee will not fear sunlight, silver, etc. Requires a B-level horror movie sub-plot once, and costs 3000 reward points. Vampire Viscount mutation lineage. "High-Radiation mutation gene..."
Smith Lee finally understood why Bill White was laughing when he mentioned these body mutation enhancements. They were truly eerie, including options like werewolf and vampire lineages, and even Qi Gong enhancements. Who knows what other strange things could appear.
As he was thinking, a sudden thought struck him. He quickly checked the A-level body enhancement list, and indeed, there were top-tier Qi Gong enhancements, werewolf lineage, and vampire lineage, among others. And these enhancements required the same enhancements as in the B-level list as prerequisites.
Smith Lee thought for a moment and suddenly asked in his mind, "Main God, can I choose two lineages at the same time or two types of genetic mutations at the same time?"
After a moment of waiting, the voice replied, "Yes, but it may have unforeseen consequences. Two different genes may devour or proliferate each other, and there is a 70% chance of becoming a non-human entity."
Meaning it could turn into a monster, right? Smith Lee nodded. He had already decided on the direction of his enhancements. First, he converted the B-level sub-plot into three C-level sub-plots, then retained two C-level sub-plots and converted one of them into three D-level sub-plots. That way, he would have four enhancements in total. He exchanged for a D-level Junior Qi Gong enhancement, a D-level Vampire Viscount mutation lineage enhancement, then exchanged for a C-level Intermediate Qi Gong enhancement, and a C-level Vampire Viscount mutation lineage enhancement. In this way, he had one unused D-level sub-plot remaining.
"Junior Qi Gong, 500 reward points. Vampire Viscount, 800 reward points. Intermediate Qi Gong, 1200 reward points. Vampire Viscount, 1500 reward points. Damn, they're so expensive," Smith Lee calculated. This enhancement would cost him 4000 reward points, but he only had a total of 6502 reward points. He had obtained most of them by completing a sub-plot, and now he had used up a large portion. He gritted his teeth and informed the Main God of his enhancement intentions. Then, he felt as if he were soaking in hot water, surrounded by a warm sensation that made him incredibly comfortable. One stream of energy sank into his abdomen, while another rose into his head. Unconsciously, he felt drowsy as if he were about to fall asleep.
The three people around him were dumbfounded. Before their eyes, a beam of light descended from the Main God, enveloping Smith Lee entirely. Then, he began to levitate, suspended about several meters high in the air. Countless tiny particles continuously entered his body from the beam of light, and this continued for several minutes.
Bill White shouted in astonishment, "Honey, come out and see God!"
Michael Li also said foolishly, "He's... ascending again."
Compared to the bewildered men, Jane Lan remained calm. She suddenly asked Bill White, "When we enhance our physical attributes, it shouldn't be so dramatic, right?"
Bill White also calmed down and replied, "No, after you choose the attribute points for enhancement, particles will fall onto your body from the Main God, and then you will clearly feel the enhancement in strength, speed, and other aspects. Looking at Smith Lee's exaggerated appearance, his chosen body enhancements must be quite powerful."
Several more minutes passed, and Smith Lee finally descended slowly from the air to the ground. The three people around him felt a peculiar sensation when they looked at him. Although Smith Lee's appearance was originally handsome, just a normal kind of handsome, at this moment, they saw a kind of enchanting beauty on his face. It wasn't very noticeable, but the three of them did feel it.
At this moment, Smith Lee also sensed the disappearance of the warm sensation. He quickly checked his physical attributes: Intelligence 187, Mental Power 232, Cell Vitality 321, Nerve Reaction Speed 287, Muscle Tissue Strength 302, Immunity Strength 331. These attributes startled him. He didn't expect that after exchanging for a few low-level body enhancements, his physical attributes would become so powerful. They were almost three times stronger than an ordinary person's.
He quickly looked at the special skills associated with the two body enhancements: Internal Energy and Vampire Energy. The explanation for Internal Energy was that it was a human body's life force generated between meridians. It would automatically recover and become stronger as it circulated through the meridians. As the internal energy became stronger, the body's overall abilities would gradually improve. The explanation for Vampire Energy was that it was a unique biological energy possessed by vampires. It originated from the blood core in the brain and allowed the application of some vampire skills.
Smith Lee finally opened his eyes and saw the three people standing beside him. They were all looking at him with strange expressions.
"What's wrong? Do I look different?"
Smith Lee felt a little panicked as he touched his own face and carefully examined his whole body. He was afraid that the enhancements to his bloodline and genes would turn him into a monster. Fortunately, after checking, he didn't find anything particularly unusual. So he loudly shouted, "Why are you looking at me like that? Don't you know it's frightening?"
The three of them awkwardly smiled, and Bill White quickly said, "So, how is it? Tell us what enhancements you chose. How is your physical condition now?"
Smith Lee smiled and said, "I exchanged the B-level sub-plot for C-level and D-level ones. Then I enhanced my basic Qi Gong and intermediate Qi Gong. Additionally, I chose the enhancement of the mutated bloodline of the vampires. Now I'm a Viscount-level vampire..." He proceeded to share his enhanced physical attributes.
The three of them listened with envy and admiration. Jane Lan suddenly touched her forehead and said, "Actually, I've been thinking about something. Do you think those legendary beings like immortals, ghosts, vampires, and werewolves have really appeared in the past? Maybe they were people who lived in this space and went out alive. Perhaps this space has existed since ancient times, maybe there weren't horror movies back then, but there were horror legends or stories. People who came in at that time would also complete scenes and enhancements until they eventually made it out."
The three men were captivated by her words, and Jane Lan continued, "Because whether it's immortals, ghosts, vampires, or werewolves, or even those god-like beings, the first generation is usually the strongest. Maybe the first generation are the people who left this space and passed down their powers to their descendants. However, the descendants become weaker over time due to the loss of power. Do you think there's a possibility?"
Michael Li suddenly asked, "Then how did this space come into existence? If even the bloodline of gods can be granted through exchanges, who created this space?"
Jane Lan waved her hand and said, "Perhaps it's the true gods, or maybe some demons. Who knows? The origin of this space is a mystery. By the way, Smith Lee, did you acquire any skills from the body enhancements you exchanged?"
Smith Lee replied, "Yes, I obtained Internal Energy and Vampire Energy, but I haven't figured out exactly what they are. They feel like a warm presence in my abdomen, and when I concentrate, it feels like something wants to burst out in my mind. What about you guys? Have you completed the enhancements for your physical attributes?"
Jane Lan and Michael Li exchanged glances and smiled, especially Michael Li. Suddenly, he jumped up two meters high, and upon landing, he excitedly said, "I feel like my body is filled with power, and everything around me appears exceptionally clear. What about you, Big Brother Zhang?"
Upon being asked, Smith Lee felt as if the surroundings had become crystal clear, as if washed by water. He could even see the key marks on the doorknob in the distance. Inspired, he jumped up, reaching a height of over three meters, and then with a powerful kick, he shot towards Bill White and the others like an arrow. After passing through the three of them, he returned to his original position. Surprisingly, only Bill White managed to keep up with his movement.
"Wow, amazing!"
Jane Lan and Michael Li sighed in unison, while Bill White laughed and said, "Fantastic! Try out your two skills quickly. After all, you used the sub-plot attempts for enhancements. By the way, go check out those high-tech weapons. You can get excellent weapons with just a D-level sub-plot. But you used two C-level and two D-level sub-plots for enhancements, so your two skills must be powerful."
Upon hearing this, Smith Lee immediately connected to the Main God again. This time, he looked through the high-tech weapons, and indeed, there was a wide variety. From bows and shields to machine guns, grenades, and rocket launchers. There were even more advanced weapons like laser swords, electric hammers, and energy cannons. Most remarkably, Smith Lee even saw a combat robot for piloting, requiring 20,000 attribute points plus an A-level sub-plot.
He decided to focus on practicality and carefully examined the modern weapons. The weapons with limited ammunition were quite cheap. A small shoulder-mounted anti-aircraft missile system, for example, only cost fifty reward points. However, the weapon with unlimited ammunition required two thousand reward points. After converting into unlimited ammunition, the cost would be at least twenty times more than a regular weapon, but the advantage was that it could be used continuously without worrying about ammunition.
Then Smith Lee looked at the magical and legendary weapons. He was familiar with this category because he had played similar fantasy magic games before, and he could borrow some knowledge from those games. Consumable magic scrolls, for example, only cost twice as much as a hand grenade. A Thunderbolt Scroll was thirty reward points, and a Frost Chain Scroll only required fifty reward points. Most of the other weapons were melee weapons, such as a longsword with a faint glow named "Purifying Light," which cost one thousand reward points, or a defensive Peach Wood Sword that required one thousand two hundred reward points.
Smith Lee had actually considered what type of weapon to use. As his physical attributes became stronger, his reliance on shooting-based high-tech weapons would decrease. For example, when his abilities were strong enough, he could move faster than bullets, and his muscles were so tough that bullets couldn't penetrate them. His strength was such that he could poke through enemies with just a finger, making a dagger more effective for him than a handgun.
Considering his fear of supernatural creatures in horror movies, he decided to choose weapons from the magical and legendary category, ones that could kill those supernatural beings in close combat.
As Smith Lee carefully selected, a ring caught his attention. The ring's name was "Na," just one character, and its description intrigued him. It was a spiritual artifact crafted using cultivation techniques. It could hold approximately 1.5 cubic meters of objects, and four types of energy—Internal Energy, True Essence, Immortal Spirit Energy, and Divine Contract Power—could activate it. Once activated, an energy layer could be generated a few centimeters away from the fist, which dealt significant damage to spiritual entities.
Smith Lee's heart skipped a beat. This was the perfect weapon for him in close combat—an energy layer, activation using Internal Energy, and an unexpected bonus, the ability to hold approximately 1.5 cubic meters of objects. This allowed him to carry more food and medicine in case of emergencies during horror movies.
"Alright, I want this one, although it's a bit expensive..."
With a cost of 1500 reward points and an additional D-level sub-plot, Smith Lee eventually didn't keep any D-level sub-plots, and he felt a slight discomfort, as if something was missing.
When he opened his eyes, an ancient-looking ring appeared in front of him. It was made of brass, with the only notable feature being a somewhat indistinct dragon carving on the surface. There were no other decorations or peculiarities, and it seemed plain and unappealing.
The other three gathered around, and Bill White asked curiously, "Smith Lee, did you exchange this in the entertainment category? Are you planning to give it to that woman? Non-consumable items like this can be created directly in the house. Why did you use rewards for the exchange?"
Smith Lee chuckled but didn't say anything. He picked up the ring and put it on his right ring finger. As soon as it was on his finger, the warm energy in his abdomen suddenly moved and traveled through his meridians to the ring. He felt as if the ring was connected to his flesh and blood. With just a slight feeling, he could "see" the 1.5 cubic meters of space appearing in his mind. Additionally, it was his first time feeling the circulation and utilization of Internal Energy, as if it were a part of his body. Using Internal Energy didn't seem as difficult as he had imagined.
"Give it a try," Smith Lee said with a smile, extending his right hand to the three people. Bill White and the others exchanged confused glances and reached out to touch the ring. However, as soon as they made contact, they immediately recoiled as if they had been electrocuted, holding their fingers with pained expressions.
"Is it an electric shock ring?" Jane Lan asked curiously.
Smith Lee touched the ring and laughed, "No, this is a spiritual artifact made with cultivation techniques. It's crafted by ancient cultivators in our Chinese tradition. It looks pretty good, right? The ring is called 'Na,' and it can hold up to 1.5 cubic meters of objects. It can also inflict damage on spiritual beings. In other words, we're not helpless against those supernatural creatures in horror movies anymore. Haha!"
The three of them looked at him with a mix of envy and jealousy. Smith Lee knew that all of this was the result of his good luck, and anyone would envy it upon seeing it. Therefore, he immediately used the remaining 1000 reward points to buy healing and detoxification items, as his ring could store many small items. This way, if any of them got injured, they would have access to treatment. The three of them felt relieved.
Bill White said with a smile, "There's no rush to use up your rewards right now. Alright, let's go to my place and have a meal prepared by your sister-in-law. She's a top-level chef, haha. In terms of food, the Main God has never been stingy. Whatever you want to eat, it can almost create it in the kitchen. Let's go, let's go. Starting this afternoon, you'll start training with me."
"Training?" the three of them asked in confusion.
Bill White walked and said, "Yes, training. In fact, a person's abilities change continuously depending on how much they train. From my observation, those special forces personnel who undergo super-enhanced training have physical abilities that are only slightly inferior to Smith Lee. They may lack Internal Energy and the energy of the Laborer Blood Clan, but their combat skills and endurance are not to be underestimated. If they were to fight against Smith Lee, it's possible that Smith Lee would be the one who ends up dead."
"I have been training during the breaks between these four horror movies. My neural response speed and muscle strength have been continuously improving. In addition to physical training, you all need to learn various aspects such as firearms shooting. Don't worry, in the basement of my house, there is a huge shooting range. We all have to work hard for the next horror movie," Bill White explained.
"Not for the next horror movie, but to survive," Smith Lee said to himself. No matter what, he wanted to survive and leave this place with his beloved woman, back to the real world.
As Smith Lee entered his room to call Loli for dinner, he was surprised to see her wearing a maid outfit, with long white stockings, a snow-white dress, and even a maid headdress. She looked exceptionally beautiful, and Smith Lee felt as if his soul was being drawn towards her.
Loli was humming a song while tidying up the room. Since the room was based on Smith Lee's memories from ten years ago, many things were messy and disorganized. Loli, in her maid outfit, leisurely cleaned up the place. Her beautiful appearance and serious expression made Smith Lee fall in love with her all over again. She was the woman he thought he had lost, and without realizing it, he had already come up from behind and embraced her.
"Ah!" Loli was startled, but she quickly calmed down. She felt a familiar aura coming from behind, and after a moment of silence, she suddenly realized something was amiss. She quickly crossed her arms and pretended to be fierce, saying, "You big pervert! What do you think you're doing? Sneaking up on me like that?"
Smith Lee couldn't control the fire in his heart any longer, especially when he saw her pouting and talking cutely. He couldn't resist and kissed her passionately, swallowing her murmurs and soft lips with his own. Loli struggled at first, but then slowly softened and leaned into his embrace. In the end, all that remained were her moans and the sound of their heavy breathing.
When Smith Lee let her go, Loli's eyes were hazy like water, and her lips were rosy as if they were swollen from being kissed. Her alluring and cute appearance made Smith Lee's desire surge, and he couldn't help but want to devour her right there.
Loli was held in Smith Lee's arms, and she naturally felt the change in his lower body. This sudden change made her blush and feel annoyed. Although she had been weakened by the kiss, her strong personality showed at this moment. She reached out and firmly grabbed his hard member, then blushing, said loudly, "You pervert, control yourself! Do you not realize the time? No, I mean, even if it's nighttime, we can't... Ah, whatever, the point is, you're not allowed to laugh! And, without my consent, you can't kiss me or touch me inappropriately! Got it, you pervert!"
Smith Lee struggled to control his rising pleasure and intermittently said, "Then... what you're doing right now?"
Loli foolishly looked down at her hand, and his hard member had become even larger. She exclaimed and quickly jumped back, resembling a frightened little rabbit. Her adorable appearance almost made Smith Lee pounce on her again.
Smith Lee deliberately changed the topic and said, "Loli, where did you get that outfit? It looks... really nice... I mean, it looks pretty. But when I think about it... isn't it a maid outfit that appears in many Japanese manga?"
Loli's face turned slightly red, and she said, "What are you talking about? Look, I changed the patterns on the hem of the dress, and also..."
This little woman kept babbling about her outfit, the selection of dresses, and the decorations in the room. Rather than finding her words annoying, Smith Lee felt a sense of warmth in his heart. He hadn't felt this kind of warmth for a long time.
While they were talking, Loli suddenly straightened up and said, "By the way, when you come back, you must tell me everything about what you've been doing these years. Humph! Don't think I don't know. Your actions last night... Well, just tell me honestly, don't try to hide anything!"
Smith Lee laughed awkwardly. He knew that Loli was extremely possessive and especially cautious about matters of the heart. If she found out about his past promiscuity, he didn't know what she would do. So, he quickly changed the topic again and said, "Haha, of course, I will tell you everything when I come back. By the way, let me introduce you to my companions. From now on, when I go through horror movies, I will fight alongside them. Today, one of them is inviting us for dinner. Should we change your outfit?"
Loli hmphed and said, "Of course, I can't wear this outfit outside. Anyway, when you come back, you have to honestly tell me about these past years. Got it?"
Smith Lee smiled awkwardly and watched as Loli went back to his bedroom. It seemed that she still considered his room as her own. This made him feel really good. After a while, Loli changed into a simple and coordinated casual outfit. She playfully grabbed Smith Lee's sleeve and said, "Let's go, I haven't been outside to take a look yet."
As they stepped outside, Loli was amazed by the strange space. She kept pointing at the light cluster, asking questions incessantly, and then looking at the darkness in the distance, feeling weak. When they arrived in front of Bill White's house, Loli saw that most of the people had already gathered. Michael Li was sitting next to a blonde foreign girl, who was absolutely stunning with her dazzling golden hair and a perfect figure.
Next to Bill White was a beautiful woman with long black hair, who had a classic and elegant beauty. She was wearing a cheongsam that highlighted her charms. When she saw Smith Lee entering the house, she quickly straightened out the wrinkles in Bill White's clothes. Her movements exuded various charms, captivating any man who looked at her.
In addition, Jane Lan was sitting on the side, looking unhappy. From time to time, she glanced coldly at the two men. When she saw Smith Lee entering the room, she couldn't help but hum.
At this moment, Bill White was saying, "...creating life forms also includes men. Jane Lan, why don't you create your ideal man?"
Jane Lan hummed and said, "I'm not as boring as you guys. Do you think I rely on fantasizing to obtain things that I can't have in reality? That's so boring. I never write stories that involve fantasies. Instead of creating a man, I'd rather exchange for a massage stick."
Michael Li blushed next to her, and Bill White laughed heartily, saying, "Don't lie. You're obviously still a virgin. Brother here has experienced countless women, and I can tell whether someone is a virgin with just a glance. Haha!"
Jane Lan's face also reddened, and she pretended to be calm, saying, "That's the difference between men and women. Men want to obtain the women they desire and then develop feelings with them. Women hope for a genuine emotional connection while deeply loving that man. Do you think I would be as boring as you guys? Engaging in relationships with the opposite sex without any feelings?"
Just as she finished speaking, a female voice came from behind Smith Lee, saying, "Big sister is right! These men are so despicable and lecherous! They only care about their own pleasure and don't understand the importance of true emotions."
Loli happily walked to Jane Lan's side and started chatting with her. These two women seemed to have met each other at the perfect time, and they quickly called each other sisters. Looking at their interaction, Smith Lee couldn't help but think how he had missed out on this warmth for a long time.
After a while, Smith Lee, Bill White, and Michael Li nodded in agreement. Smith Lee laughed and said, "Great! Let's go and see the training ground first. Rest for a while, and then we'll start training. You have nine days to recuperate. After that, we'll welcome the next horror movie!"