Excessive ferocity due to caution

"A supernatural dungeon with rules?"

Zhao Yi seemed to be deep in thought.

The entertainment company promised him a substantial reward.

As long as he helps complete the filming of this movie.

Zhao Yi wasn't very interested in movies, but he was very interested in the rewards for making movies.

Moreover, judging from the contents of the letter, Zhao Yi discovered something very interesting—

Chaotic World Entertainment seems to have a very good understanding of its players.

They even knew that players had inventory slots and soul weapons.

This detail is important.

This suggests that the entertainment company's executives are either connected to the game "Hell" that the players are playing, or some of these executives are... players themselves!

Zhao Yi put away the letter, picked up the light tea on the coffee table, took a sip, and said to Wu Liang:

"What's the situation at Havel's cemetery?"

Wu Liang replied:

"They suffered heavy losses, but their core strength remains."

Zhao Yi put down his teacup:

"Take some time and lead a group to wipe out Havel's cemetery in one fell swoop."

"Those who surrender will be spared, those who do not will be killed."

"As for those leaders... kill them, bring their bodies back and preserve them until I return."

Wu Liang carefully wrote down Zhao Yi's words.

Then Zhao Yi led several members of the Jie Sect to the outskirts of the city and found the strange temple.

Even when there is no fog, the starlight is dimmed beneath the damaged bluestone slabs of the temple by the wildly growing branches of the dead trees.

Gloomy and desolate.

The temple was dilapidated and very large.

Apart from the ghost wind, there was no trace of anyone.

Zhao looked at him with malevolent eyes.

This place is a private sanctuary.

"Let's go back."

Zhao Yi said this.

He can deal with this private sanctuary once the entertainment company finishes filming its supernatural movie.

After they left, a white figure suddenly appeared in the dilapidated temple.

He was a monk.

His body was stained with blood.

By the dim moonlight, it could be seen that it was made up of pieces of wood pieced together.

It turned out to be a puppet.

Blood was constantly dripping from the gap connecting his arms and legs.

Those eyes...

It is also dripping blood.

...

The outer city of the abandoned city, a slum.

Zhao Yi pushed open Xu Shengzhi's door, and the stench of inspiration wafted out.

"Oh, oh, oh... it's out!"

Xu Shengzhi couldn't help but shout excitedly, his ten fingers moving up and down rapidly.

He typed out... the last line.

The clattering sound of the keyboard abruptly disappeared.

Xu Shengzhi was covered in sweat and pushed back his chair.

"Master..."

Zhao Yi put down the clothes he was holding and asked:

"What do you want from me?"

Xu Shengzhi made room for Zhao Yi in a relatively comfortable space, sat opposite him, and said earnestly:

"Has the cult leader already received the letter from the entertainment company?"

Zhao Yi looked around the room with great interest:

"received."

Xu Shengzhi nodded and said:

"If I remember correctly, the entertainment company invited the cult leader to participate in a supernatural film, '2188 Building,' which is a genre of movies with a set of rules..."

Zhao Yi raised an eyebrow:

What is your relationship with the entertainment company?

Xu Shengzhi smiled wryly:

"I'm a talent scout for an entertainment company."

"This time, I would like to ask the leader for a favor."

Zhao Yi:

"What kind of help?"

Xu Shengzhi took out a notebook with a rather exquisite cover and handed it to Zhao Yi for him to look at.

"After the cult leader enters Building 2188, I will send this notebook to you by mail..."

"During filming, any props with special functions cannot be brought onto the set."

"But this notebook can; it automatically records everything it sees."

He paused briefly, looked at Zhao Yi, and said:

"I hope the leader will always keep this notebook with him."

"When it starts writing... the words inside will 'come alive.' While it can't counteract the paranormal phenomena on set, it might provide the cult leader with a slight benefit."

Zhao Yi carefully examined the notebook in his hand for a long time, then suddenly smiled and said:

"That shadowy figure going to Havel's grave, is that from your novel?"

Xu Shengzhi was startled for a moment, but he did not hide anything:

"Yes."

"I have a special ability... that is, I can bring my novels to life."

"The better a novel is written, the stronger its power will be."

Zhao Yi glanced at Xu Shengzhi, quite surprised.

This world is truly full of wonders; there are actually people with such abilities.

"The reason I asked the cult leader for help this time is actually to improve my novel writing skills... After all, only by becoming stronger can I more easily do things for the cult leader in the future, right?"

Xu Shengzhi's forehead was beaded with sweat.

After a brief moment's thought, Zhao Yi agreed.

A laptop isn't heavy; carrying it around won't cause any problems.

After waiting for three days in the abandoned city, and reminding Wu Liang and Chang Yu to be ready to receive Barbara at any time, Zhao Yi went to the 2188 Building in a car provided by the entertainment company.

On the way, the driver glanced at Zhao Yi through the rearview mirror.

When he noticed Zhao Yi was also looking at him, he couldn't help but reveal a mouthful of yellow teeth:

"Mr. Zhao, I've seen your performance in the ruined city...it was truly spectacular!"

"Could I get a personal autograph before entering the film set?"

Zhao Yi picked up a pen and quickly signed an autograph for his little fanboy.

Not long after, the driver arrived at the film set.

There is no director here, nor any filming equipment.

There was only a strange black mist.

"Please go in, Mr. Zhao... Good luck!"

The driver flashed his big yellow teeth again, and left as soon as Zhao got out of the car.

Zhao Yi gazed at the 2188 Building shrouded in black mist and walked inside without hesitation...

Upon entering the building, Zhao Yi felt as if he had lost his five senses.

Several lines of large white characters appeared before my eyes—

...

[Mission: Escape the 2188 Building within one month.]

...

Please strictly adhere to the following rules inside the building!

[1. Work at least 16 hours per day for Company 2188.]

2. While at work, try your best not to doze off (remember, don't fall asleep). If you really feel sleepy, you can make yourself a cup of coffee; you can buy coffee at the company store, and the cost will be deducted from your salary.

3. In the office, cell phones may not be used for anything unrelated to work. If you receive a call from someone who is not a company employee, please make sure you have left the office before answering. However, please note that you may not leave the office more than five times a day.

4. If you have any illness, please report it to the company promptly. However, if it is an acute illness, you can try your luck at the security office. If there is a middle-aged man in a black jacket there, you can ask him to bring you medicine, and the cost will be deducted from your salary.

5. Ensure your monthly salary is not reduced to zero.

6. If you see a man carrying an axe standing behind you while you're working, make sure you stay fully focused on your work until he leaves!

7. Do not verbally abuse your colleagues, and do not engage in fights.

8. Daily mealtimes and toilet breaks should not exceed twenty minutes.

9. Always maintain a comfortable mood. Avoid prolonged periods of low spirits, frustration, anger, discouragement, or other negative emotions.

10. Do not go to the top floor of the company building (13th floor).

PS: Second update, going to sleep now.

My stomach started refluxing again today.

good night!