Excessive ferocity due to caution

When Zhao Yi left earlier, a massive purge occurred in the 2188 Building, and all the employees died.

The new staff haven't had time to join yet.

So now, only the security personnel (monsters) created by the 2188 Building itself remain inside the entire building.

Outside the building, in the time it takes to smoke a cigarette.

Zhao Yi threw away his cigarette butt, picked up his knife, and walked into the building under the moonlight.

Chris followed behind Zhao Yi, her eyes fixed on the thirteenth floor, filled with hunger, like a lonely young woman who had suddenly spotted a handsome, sunny boy and couldn't resist going up to taste his salty flavor.

Even so, she dared not quicken her pace even slightly.

She knew in her heart that the thing on the thirteenth floor belonged to Zhao Yi.

If Zhao Yi wants it, she must not show the slightest covetousness, otherwise, she, a mighty evil god, might become Zhao Yi's meal!

Inside the building, corpses littered the floor.

On the pillars in the lobby of the office building, the company's ten internal rules are also engraved.

Stepping into the elevator, Zhao Yi arrived at the twelfth floor.

The 13th floor cannot be accessed by elevator; the company's elevator buttons only show the 12th floor as the highest floor.

The elevator doors opened, revealing a burly, dark figure struggling in its death throes.

It was the axe-wielding man.

It was pinned to the ground and hammered by the assassins, its head was smashed open.

Upon seeing Zhao Yi, the assassins stopped and stood aside.

"Master, this person has a very strong will to live; he cannot be killed."

Zhao Yi stared at the axe-wielding man, whose gaze was cold and filled with intense hatred.

"Hold it steady."

Zhao Yi said.

One of the assassins helped the axe-wielding man to his feet, and Zhao Yi gently placed the blade of the "Sister-Slaying Blade" on the axe-wielding man's forehead.

"I heard you're unkillable?"

The axe-wielding man let out a low growl, sensing the threat of death emanating from the longsword held by Zhao Yi!

The next moment, a flash of light appeared.

Black blood splattered everywhere.

The axe-wielding man's body was dismembered.

Its indestructible bones, under the chaotic damage of the "Slaying Sister's Blade," cracked like tofu paper on the spot.

The blade grazed the cheek of the assassin behind the axe-wielder, but the assassin didn't even blink, his cold eyes carrying a hint of excitement.

The axe-wielder's burly body crashed to the ground, his wounds covered in marauders (touches of oblivion). The marauders continuously drained the axe-wielder's life force and inflicted various curses upon him.

Soon, the axe-wielding man stopped struggling.

Not far behind, Wu Liang walked over and cupped his hands in greeting to Zhao Yi, saying:

"Master, all areas outside the 13th floor have been cleared."

Zhao Yi:

"Take Fangfang and come up with me."

"The rest of you stay put and wait."

After saying this, he and the two of them walked up the stairs leading to the thirteenth floor.

Upon arriving at the thirteenth floor, a disgusting, thick iron door covered in slime appeared before them.

Zhao Yi knocked on the door.

"Open the door."

No response.

Zhao Yi smiled and said:

"When I left, you tried your best to persuade me to stay, and I could tell you were very reluctant to let me go. Now that I've come back to visit you, you're turning me away. Isn't that inappropriate?"

There was still no movement from the other side of the iron gate.

But the sticky residue dripping from the door was getting faster and faster.

boom!

Without any further ado, Wu Liang slammed his foot into the door.

Pure power, unparalleled tyranny!

Although the thick iron gate was sturdy, how could it possibly stop a martial arts master who could now directly confront a near-peak level of a powerful opponent?

With a single kick, the iron gate was shattered by the terrifying force!

Behind the door, the space was as empty as a wilderness.

Only a white-shelled, black-hearted demonic cloud stood there, sometimes taking the form of a bull, sometimes transforming into a horse.

Upon seeing Zhao Yi and his companions, its attitude remained firm, and it spoke in an authoritative tone that commanded absolute authority:

"Outsiders, leave my territory at once!"

Zhao Yi put his hands in his pockets and tilted his head slightly:

"Are you... talking to me?"

Tentacles suddenly stretched out from the demonic clouds, carrying waves of terrifying curses, attempting to ambush Zhao Yi and swallow him whole!

However, Fangfang, who was standing next to Zhao Yi, opened her mouth and cried out, and all the waves of curses, as large as mountains and seas, were swept back and hit the center of the demonic cloud!

The being inside let out a muffled groan, and all its tentacles retracted.

It observed Fangfang, but as soon as its divine sense approached Fangfang, it could feel the countless ancient curses on Fangfang's body that did not belong to this era. The demon cloud was extremely shocked and quickly turned its mental power towards Zhao Yi.

This turn of events left Mo Yun completely dumbfounded!

The instant its psychic power enveloped Zhao Yi, it saw a pair of eyes, like abysses, burning with black flames...

In those eyes, there was a terrifying sight that it could not bear to look directly at!

puff!

The center of the demonic cloud began to fester. It screamed in terror and hurriedly severed its divine sense, using various curses to wash away the black fire that had spread from the evil eye to its body!

"Who are you……"

Demon Cloud's tone was already tinged with fear.

Zhao Yidao:

"Who are you? What is your relationship with the Skull Church?"

Mo Yun glanced at the warehouse ghost beside Zhao Yi, whose entire body was shrouded in blood mist, and hurriedly replied:

"I...I don't know who I am."

"The people of the Skull Church brought me out of a maze and then left me here..."

Zhao Yi frowned:

"What maze?"

Demon Cloud:

"It seems to be called Lema... I forgot, they stripped me of my memories."

"The only thing I remember is that the labyrinth was an ancient work of art, from an unknown and magnificent being."

Zhao Yi seemed to be thinking about something, then changed the question:

"Let me ask another question... Previously, in the company's restroom in the 2188 Building, a person named Xiao Qi died."

"You killed it, so why did you make its body look so strange?"

Xiao Qi was the first victim in the film. His body was turned into a bizarre work of art, and eventually, along with other equally strangely shaped victims, it was taken away by members of the Skull Church...

Moreover, Zhao Yi always felt that... Xiao Qi had not truly died.

This time, Mo Yun's answer surprised the three of them.

"No, actually... I didn't kill them."

"I have no interest in their life or death, and I would never touch them."

"Their deaths were due to the rules... or rather, the curse, that reside within me."

"These curses originated from that labyrinth."

"Those who die because of the most primordial rules that originated from me will become like that because they are infected by the power within the labyrinth."

Zhao Yi smiled and said:

"It seems the church wants to study the power within the labyrinth."

"Perhaps that labyrinth is related to an evil god."

"Unfortunately, those cautious fellows in the church were clearly on guard and didn't leave many clues."

Wu Liang's fingertips twitched slightly.

It understood that Zhao Yi's words also meant that the demonic cloud in front of it had lost its value.

"Don't kill me!"

Mo Yun seemed to realize that he was in a dangerous situation and hurriedly spoke up.

"I'd like to join you!"

Zhao Yi:

Are you sure?

Moyun made its stance clear:

"I am willing to serve you!"

Zhao nodded, then looked at Chris beside him, who was already quite impatient, and said:

"Here you go... Eat it all up, and don't leave anything that shouldn't be left behind."

Upon hearing this, Chris's beautiful eyes shone with a strange light.

"Thank you, Master~"

She licked her red lips, her aura began to rise, and she walked towards the demon cloud that had been severely injured by Fangfang.

Demon Cloud was terrified upon seeing this:

"Didn't you agree to let me join you?!"

Zhao Yi clicked his tongue and said:

"Joining the lavish feast... counts as joining."

He and Wu Liangfang left the thirteenth floor, ignoring the heart-wrenching screams behind them.

The night breeze lifted the hem of Zhao Yi's red dress, and cigarette ash drifted from the red star between her fingers into the depths of the twilight.

"How's the situation on Chen Fei's end?"

Wu Liang replied:

"I delegated some authority to him. He is responsible for training logistics personnel for the Jie Sect. He is currently learning operational methods from Barbara."

Zhao Yi put the cigarette in his mouth, took a puff, and laughed:

"This kid is not bad."

Wu Liang affirmed:

"It's not bad... just a bit clumsy."

Da da—

The sound of leisurely high heels echoed in the corridor, carrying a sense of satisfaction and allure.

"Master...it's been resolved."

Chris's voice was languid and full of satisfaction.

Zhao Yi sensed a significant change in her strength, threw away his cigarette butt, and addressed the assembled assassins of the Jie Sect:

"I'm going back."

With the death of the demon cloud, the building's walls could no longer hold and began to decay at a visible rate.

In the archives, countless files turned to ashes. Those once-trapped souls were finally freed at this moment. Everyone could almost hear whispers all around, as if those liberated souls were expressing their gratitude to everyone...

After returning to the abandoned city by plane, Zhao Yi took out the scalpel Taotie and the eyeball of the Forgotten Walker in his private suite at the Tianwang Hotel, and continued to let it absorb the evil god meme.

3.16%...3.31%...

As the scalpel absorbed more of the evil god memes, Zhao Yi could clearly feel that Taotie's adaptability was gradually increasing.

This time, it took a full five minutes to absorb the nutrients before cracks began to appear on its body...

Seeing that it was about time, Zhao Yi withdrew the Forgotten Traveler's eyeball.

With the addition of the demon cloud she consumed, Chris's strength has now reached the advanced half-step Great Ferocious level!

It was like riding a rocket.

Take two days off.

Zhao Yi received a letter from the entertainment company.

This time... there was actually a signature.

...

[Dear Mr. Zhao Yi:]

Congratulations on successfully landing a role in the supernatural film '2188 Tower' and being cast as the lead with an outstanding performance.

To thank you for your participation, our company is offering you a generous reward and an artist contract. Please read it carefully and confirm that it is correct before signing your name. If you have any questions during the process, please call 137.

[From: Fengnan.]

...

"interesting……"

Upon seeing the payment the entertainment company had given him, a glint of light flashed in Zhao's eyes.

That was a gold card.

The note on the back of the gold card indicates that this gold card can be used to offset 25 points in the player's game store!

"Is there any connection between the entertainment company and the player's game system...?"

PS: Second update, 3000 words.

Update 5200 today.

Damn it! What kind of useless piece of junk is Ye Lai?