69novels Chapter 36 Zhu Peng's Enhancement Choice
Chapter 36 Zhu Peng's Enhancement Choice
Zhang Jie was pondering what his future held.
If this is the main god, and he keeps recruiting people like this, how am I supposed to play? Isn't this just hastening my own death?
In an instant, Zhang Jie's mood soured. Looking at the large ball of light not far away, Zhang Jie really wanted to kick it away, as far as possible.
Perhaps it was because women are meticulous, or perhaps it was because Zhan Lan was meticulous, or perhaps it was because she was perceptive, but she hadn't spoken since she finished explaining Geralt's origins.
Throughout this time, Zhan Lan listened to what others had to say while also observing them.
Therefore, at this moment, Zhan Lan keenly sensed that Zhang Jie's mood was not quite right, and she guessed that it might be because of the topic that Li Xiaoyi and Zhu Peng were discussing.
Therefore, Zhan Lan wanted to avoid giving Zhang Jie, an older veteran, a bad impression of her and the other newcomers.
She took the initiative to speak, addressing Li Xiaoyi and Zhu Peng:
"Don't get too excited yet. You're only thinking about your favorite female characters. What if the main god brings over an evil villain? Let's see what you'll do then!"
Upon hearing this, Li Xiaoyi and Zhu Peng, who had been in high spirits, felt as if a bucket of cold water had been poured over their heads, and they instantly wilted.
The big head took over, and he regained his composure.
After speaking, Zhan Lan addressed the crowd:
"Let's not discuss what kind of people the main god will summon yet; that's something that hasn't happened yet."
"Let's have Zhang Jie tell us how everyone should improve!"
"This is the most important thing right now!"
Zheng Zha, who was just thinking about how to get involved, quickly spoke up upon hearing this:
"Yes, Zhang Jie, you're a veteran, you should tell us in detail."
Seeing the expectant looks in everyone's eyes, Zhang Jie first put aside his own complicated thoughts, thought for a moment, and then said seriously:
"Actually, you newcomers are all quite lucky!"
Zhang Jie seemed worried that people wouldn't take it seriously, so he emphasized again:
"Most newcomers are considered quite good if they can return to the Main God Space alive."
"Not to mention that everyone like you gets to access side quests."
At this point, Zhang Jie stubbed out his cigarette in the ashtray and said:
"Let's not talk about the enhancements yet; let's discuss the side quests first."
After speaking, Zhang Jie observed everyone's expressions and continued:
"By now, you all should have some ideas about how to obtain side quests, right?"
One second, two seconds, and the scene fell silent.
Zheng Zha glanced at Zhang Jie's expression and cautiously said, "I do have a guess, but I don't know if it's right!"
Seeing this, Zhang Jie seemed to guess what the others were thinking and said directly:
"Don't overthink it. The reason I didn't tell you about the side quests in the first place was because there was no need for it."
"As you've probably noticed, to get the rewards from side quests, you need to change the storyline."
"Changing the plot means the future will become uncertain, and the risks will increase accordingly."
"For newcomers, when they lack strength, their first priority should be to return to the main god alive."
"Instead of figuring out how to obtain side quests, since the risks of changing the plot will not only affect you but also those around you."
After listening, Zhan Lan said thoughtfully, "I understand what you mean. You mean that if Geralt hadn't controlled the situation back then, Matthew's mercenaries wouldn't have been so easy to talk to."
Zhu Peng added, his face even more grim:
"That's right. If Geralt hadn't given them a hard time, given Matthew's suspicions about our identities, he probably would have shot me right away."
Zhang Jie nodded and said, "That's right. I've seen too many newcomers who drag the team down and end up ruining the lives of those around them."
At this moment, Zheng Zha, recalling Matthew's initial tough stance, felt a lingering fear and some self-reflection, and said:
"If it weren't for Geralt, my loose tongue might have really harmed everyone."
After saying that, Zheng Zha solemnly apologized to Zhan Lan and the others, saying, "I'm sorry, I promise I won't be so impulsive again."
Seeing this, Zhan Lan quickly tried to smooth things over:
"Hey, what are you doing? If you hadn't bravely taken the lead, we wouldn't have been able to get our hands on the side quests."
Zhu Peng and Li Xiaoyi immediately added, "Yes, Brother Zheng Zha, you deserve a lot of credit for our current success."
After Zhu Peng finished speaking, he turned to Geralt and said, "We also owe a lot to Brother Geralt; otherwise, we wouldn't have achieved our current gains so easily."
Geralt said expressionlessly:
"Alright, all of you, stop being so polite. Let's get down to business."
After saying that, Geralt looked at Zhang Jie again.
Seeing this, Zhang Jie continued:
"Since you all have at least one C-level side quest, I suggest you all strengthen one of your bloodlines or mutated genes first."
"As for the remaining reward points, we'll see if we can buy some equipment or something."
Zheng Zha asked, "Zhang Jie, do you have any recommendations regarding physical enhancement?"
Zhang Jie thought for a moment and said:
"How should I put it? The physical mutations and enhancements here at the Main God are all-encompassing, even including divine bloodlines that require S-rank storylines for exchange."
"So, what exactly to strengthen depends on your preferences. After all, strengthening something that concerns your future is something you should decide for yourselves."
At this point, Zhang Jie hesitated for a moment, but finally said:
"If I had to give you advice, I would suggest that you strengthen a bloodline that can increase physical fitness, as this is more suitable for most types of horror films."
"After all, no matter what type of horror movie it is, when faced with danger, speed, endurance, and quick recovery can sometimes be the decisive factors."
Upon hearing this, Zhu Peng nodded in agreement and said:
"That's right, Brother Jie, I'm going to exchange for a physical mutation enhancement that strengthens my body."
"In the last horror movie, if it weren't for Geralt, I would have been killed by my own fat body."
The others were also pondering Zhang Jie's words.
Geralt was also pondering this, based on his past experience, and indeed, superior physical abilities were better able to handle most dangerous situations.
He himself is a good example. Compared to sorceresses who have a variety of methods and high attack power, Geralt, as a witcher, has a much higher survival ability than sorceresses.
Meanwhile, after communicating with the main god, Zhu Peng opened his eyes with some regret and said to everyone:
"I've decided what to enhance. Although enhancing the Bio-Tyrant isn't my top priority, it's still my second most satisfying enhancement."
"Moreover, with my current side quests and reward points, I can afford it."
At this point, Zhu Peng sighed and said, "I didn't expect the Blacklight Virus to be so expensive at the Main God's place, costing two A-level side quests!"