As this time yielded a great harvest of reward points, everyone received a surplus, along with precious subplots. Each person could exchange points for attribute enhancements or high-tier weaponry. After a brief discussion, Zero Point naturally chose to bolster his primary strength: long-range sniping. In addition to improving his physical conditioning, he specifically exchanged for a C-Grade solidified enhancement: Druid’s Goshawk Eye.

“What kind of enhancement is this?” everyone asked curiously.

“Druid’s Goshawk Eye Solidification, rated 8 points. Suitable for long-range sniper types, suitable for large-scale battlefield horror films. When equipped with long-range firearms, it has an excellent effect against most enemies. No special skills. It can significantly enhance a character’s dynamic and static vision. Requires one C-Grade horror film subplot and one thousand reward points.”

Zheng Zha and the others nodded subtly. Rather than choosing an enhancement that offered comprehensive improvement but little benefit to their specific strengths, it was better to solely reinforce their strongest assets. While this kind of enhancement was extremely effective for the team, it offered little boost to an individual’s survivability.

“I’ve thought about this carefully. Snipers generally aren’t in overly dangerous positions. Moreover, what I’ve enhanced isn’t the sniping skill itself, but dynamic and static vision. This will be quite helpful even in regular combat. It’s fine,” Zero Point explained coolly.

Compared to Zero Point’s candidness, the other assassin, Zhao Yingkong, was more reserved. She silently exchanged for her own enhancement. When the process was complete, everyone saw a nondescript small dagger housed in a sharkskin sheath in her hand. Then, as she drew the dagger out, the entire blade emitted a faint blue flame.

“Fang of the Nether Fire! Two D-Grade subplots, two thousand reward points. Especially effective against spiritual entities! Capable of searing the soul of any creature… A legendary magic-class weapon.”

Zhao Yingkong didn’t spare the others a glance, merely sliding the dagger back into its sharkskin sheath. She spoke softly.

Zheng Zha then initiated contact with the “Main God.” He closed his eyes, beginning to select a weapon that suited his current circumstances. Because he had been so flustered facing the ghosts previously, he also leaned towards legendary magic-class weapons when choosing. After browsing for a while, his gaze finally settled on an item called the Blood Race Energy Spell Scroll—Crimson Flame. The item description indicated that using Crimson Flame required Viscount-level Blood Race energy; it could burn anything it was affixed to, was especially effective against spiritual entities, and required one C-Grade subplot and two thousand reward points.

This must be a skill enhancement. He had casually glanced at the high-level attribute enhancements before. Several skill enhancements appearing in Wuxia tales were listed, such as Cloud-Leaping Sky-Lightness, which required an A-Grade subplot plus a massive amount of reward points. In comparison, this skill named Crimson Flame was a rare low-level skill among skill enhancements, and it happened to be one his current Blood Race level could actually utilize.

Zheng Zha quickly calculated. He currently possessed 4177 reward points, plus two C-Grade subplots. Even after exchanging for this Blood Race skill, he would have enough points left to acquire other things, like spiritual bullets or advanced weaponry. Furthermore, since this skill was specifically effective against spiritual entities, it couldn’t help but capture his attention.

“Blood Race Energy Spell Scroll—Crimson Flame!” As Zheng Zha exchanged for the scroll, it dissolved into a puff of pale smoke the moment it touched his body. Immediately, a sequence of methods for utilizing Blood Race energy flooded his mind. It only took an instant, but the sheer volume of data rushing into his consciousness made his entire head feel as if it would shatter. Only after several tense seconds did he finally stabilize, and simultaneously, he began to process the information.

“Guide the Blood Race energy out of the body using willpower, then imagine it transforming into blood-red flames, carefully controlling it with focused thought…” Zheng Zha murmured with his eyes closed. Since the Blood Race energy had already surged throughout his body when facing the giant ghost previously, utilizing it now was relatively easier. Under the control of his will, the energy slowly flowed from his core to the surface of his skin, and then, he envisioned these energies as blood-red flames… “Ah!” A sudden gasp arose from the people around him, startling Zheng Zha into opening his eyes. What he saw was a field of crimson light; a layer of blood-red flame coated his skin. It wasn't intensely dazzling, but the scent of blood was overwhelming. This crimson layer looked as if the very blood was combusting, vivid and gory.

Excitement immediately surged through Zheng Zha. This blend of shock and joy caused his focus to scatter, leading to the gradual fading of the bloody flame until it finally retreated entirely into his body. By this time, the others were still stunned.

Zhan Lan was the first to recover. She rushed to Zheng Zha’s side, inspecting his body closely. Seeing no injuries, she urgently asked, “Zheng Zha, what happened? Are you… alright?” Zheng Zha was momentarily hesitant to look at her, giving a weak nod before addressing the group, “Haha, sorry to worry everyone. I was just testing out the Blood Race skill I just exchanged for. This skill seems quite potent. It’s a shame there’s nothing around here to try it on. When we get into a horror film next time, we’ll test its power on the monsters.”

Everyone snapped out of their stupor. Except for Zero Point and Zhao Yingkong, who stood coldly some distance away, Zhang Jie and Qi Tengyi excitedly gathered around. Along with Zhan Lan, they peppered him with questions about the Blood Race skill, which somewhat alleviated the awkwardness Zheng Zha felt around Zhan Lan.

Zheng Zha explained a few more details, deliberately emphasizing that the skill was incredibly draining on his Blood Race energy. Just that brief moment of burning had consumed nearly half of his reserve. It seemed this power, like internal energy, was a skill not to be used casually unless facing mortal danger.

“Has everyone finished their enhancements?” Zheng Zha suddenly asked, a thought striking him.

Zhang Jie paused, then laughed heartily, “How could enhancements be done that quickly? Subplots aren’t earned easily; we need to think carefully. Why do you ask?” Zheng Zha cleared his throat, sounding slightly embarrassed. “I was thinking… well, perhaps we could all take a break at the Waikiki Beach for a while? Ten days? Ah, not the real Waikiki Beach, I mean the beach location from the previous horror film. This way, it won’t consume a subplot count or require five times the reward points. It only costs ten reward points per day. What does everyone think? Just a ten-day rest.”

“I refuse!” “Sounds good…” The two busty girls spoke simultaneously, then stared at each other in surprise. This direct contradiction from their responses only made Zheng Zha, the proposer, feel even more awkward.

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