Chapter 4: The Abandoned Village

Above Yuxi Village, clouds gradually gathered, and the sky grew increasingly gloomy. Shadows spread over Yuxi Village, hidden deep in the mountains, casting an even more mysterious aura over the place.

Eagle Eye slowed his pace and turned to Qian Cangyi, saying, “The script is only a reference. Generally, most characters in the script end up dead, so we don’t have to follow it strictly. We act based on the actual situation.”

“Remember one thing: dying in the movie world means real death. There’s no such thing as a remake in hell movies. Surviving is the only standard.”

“Whether your acting is good or bad just affects the rewards you get, but once you die in the movie world, everything is over.”

“Although we are actors, we differ greatly from actors in the real world. There’s no need to network or curry favor because, from the start to the end of the movie, you will never meet the director.”

“In contrast, all your energy must be focused on one thing—surviving until the movie ends. If you make it to the end, all your injuries will be healed, even if you’re down to just your head.”

Eagle Eye spoke calmly, not sternly, as if he had often encountered such situations.

Qian Cangyi swallowed hard and looked into Eagle Eye’s eyes, sensing the man before him growing more enigmatic.

At that moment, a thought crossed Qian Cangyi’s mind—his earlier speculation about how hell movies choose their participants had always considered their professions.

From every angle, Eagle Eye’s profession in the real world was no ordinary one. Of course, it was also possible he only became extraordinary after entering the hell movie.

Both possibilities existed, but Qian Cangyi was more inclined to believe the former—that Eagle Eye’s profession had always been special.

Eagle Eye pointed his right index finger at Yuxi Village and continued, “Once we get there, following the script can increase our character ratings.”

“Character ratings affect the rewards you get after the movie ends, which will help in your next film.”

“Also…”

At this point, Eagle Eye removed his sunglasses, his expression turning serious, his gaze as sharp as a blade.

“Keep your cautious attitude. Don’t cause trouble for me, or I won’t hesitate to break your neck.”

“I’m not threatening you—just giving advice.”

Qian Cangyi frowned deeply and instinctively took a step back.

Though Eagle Eye hadn’t grabbed his collar to lift him up, Qian Cangyi didn’t doubt the man’s words for a second. If necessary, this man could kill him within three seconds—or even less.

“I understand what you mean, but… what exactly counts as causing trouble? What counts as not?” Qian Cangyi mustered his courage to ask.

Eagle Eye put his sunglasses back into the inner pocket of his coat and replied, “There’s no clear standard. You don’t need to think about exploiting logical loopholes. I’m not interested in killing people. Just don’t deliberately oppose me when I warn you.”

Qian Cangyi nodded and didn’t ask further.

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