I am practicing in a weird world

　There was a line of bloody words there, which read: Don't eat the meat in the refrigerator.

　The words were dripping with blood and seeped into the wall, as wide as a finger. It felt as if someone had scraped a layer of the wall with their fingertips and written these words with the blood from their fingertips.

　"We just looked here, and there was no such text here then." Zhao Shaofu said.

　Xiao Yi glanced at the words on the wall, then pulled the refrigerator door open and the contents inside were revealed to everyone.

　The first thing that appeared in front of everyone was meat, a lot of meat. The meat was cut into pieces and placed in square plates.

　There is a small portion of vegetables next to the meat, including tomatoes, greens, etc. The quantity is very small and is not proportional to the meat at all.

　Xiao Yi observed the meat.

　The meat was chopped into small pieces, without skin and even bones, so it was impossible to tell what animal it came from.

　"Should we eat this meat?" asked Zhao Shaofu.

　Volume 1: Chapter 80: The Closed House 6

　"You can't tell what animal these meats are from. The rules don't say we have to eat meat. It just says that the mentally ill patient living in the basement wants to eat meat, so it's better for us not to eat this meat." Xiao Yi said.

　The meat in front of him reminded him of fast food restaurants, and he had no good feelings about the meat of unknown origin.

　Wang Renming said, "I also think it's best not to eat this meat. The rules say it's for the mentally ill. There are so many of us, and if we eat it, and the mentally ill have nothing to eat, it will be a big deal."

　"Brother Wang is an old man, you won't be wrong if you listen to him." Zhou Wanwan said.

　There was no one around to object.

　"I can cook. I'll cook for everyone."

　Seeing that everyone was against eating meat, Zhao Shaofu took out the vegetables from the refrigerator, went to the corner, opened a box, and took out the bread from it.

　She plans to make some vegetarian noodles.

　She had previously been in charge of searching the hall, so she knew where the things were.

　At this time, Lu Hei, Bai Yanjing and Zhou Hongzhuan also came here.

　They looked to the side of the refrigerator and saw the blood words on it as well.

　Zhou Hongzhuan stared at the bloody words, but there was a burning heat in his eyes.

　There is power in every strange place. In this strange world, there are many ownerless powers, and whoever finds them will own them.

　There is a strange place right here.

　He strode to the refrigerator and started choosing meat.

　"Brother Zhou, you can't tell what animal this meat is from. It's better not to eat it." Zhao Shaofu reminded.

　When exploring the house, she, as a newcomer, followed Bai Yanjing and others to explore everywhere with Zhou Hongzhuan. She said a few words to Zhou Hongzhuan and felt familiar with him, so she spoke out to remind him.

　"How can I have the strength if I don't eat meat? In this weird place, I can't even run fast without strength."

　Zhou Hongzhuan didn't listen at all.

　At this time, Zhou Wanwan stepped forward and said, "This meat needs to be fed to the mentally ill person in the basement. If you eat it, what if there is not enough meat?"

　"I'm not sure that psychopath in the basement can finish all this meat. Besides, the rules say we need to eat meat. If you want to break the rules, that's your business. I don't want to break the rules."

　Everyone was stunned when this was said. Zhou Wanwan asked, "Which rule says we must eat meat?"

　"Rule 2 says it." Zhou Hongzhuan said.

　Everyone recalls Rule 2.

　Rule 2: Food must be delivered to the inmates in the basement at regular intervals between 6:00 and 7:00, 12:00 and 1:00, and 18:00 and 19:00 each day. The ingredients are in the refrigerator. Each meal must contain at least one kilogram of meat. Violators will be punished. You may deliver food to the patient's room through the lift window in the living room.

　"That's not right. Where does Rule 2 say we must eat meat?" Zhou Wanwan said.

　"Why didn't you say that? Didn't you say that the amount of meat in each meal cannot be less than one kilogram?" Zhou Hongzhuan said.

　"You're talking about the mentally ill patient in the basement, right?" Zhou Wanwan said.

　"God knows. There's no clear subject here. Who knows if it's referring to the mentally ill people in the basement or us?"

　After Zhou Hongzhuan finished speaking, he ignored everyone else, took one kilogram of meat and walked towards the kitchen.

　“Should we add meat?”

　Zhao Shaofu looked at the others, seeking their opinions.

　"I don't want to add meat." Xiao Yi refused.

　"I won't add meat either." Lin Lingniao said.

　"Mine doesn't need to be added with meat." Wang Renming said.

　"Let me wait, there's no need to cook ours yet." Lu Hei Dao.

　When others heard this, they also said that they didn't need to prepare their dinner yet.

　They planned to wait and see what Zhou Hongzhuan's reaction would be after he finished eating the meat.

　Zhao Shaofu looked at Xiao Yi and others.

　"I'll stay the same." Xiao Yi said.

　Lin Lingniao and Wang Renming also said that it would remain the same.

　Zhao Shaofu took the noodles and vegetables and walked towards the kitchen.

　Wang Renming thought about it and followed him to the kitchen. He wanted to watch Zhao Shaofu cook the noodles to make sure nothing was added to them.

　Lin Lingniao thought about it and followed him to the kitchen.

　Xiao Yi did not go. He was very familiar with the meat and could tell whether there were any additives just by smelling it.

　Soon, the bread was cooked and served on the table, and everyone had one.

　The noodles of Xiao Yi and others only contained vegetables, without any meat, while Zhou Hongzhuan's bowl contained a thick layer of meat, weighing a full kilogram, which gave off a rich meaty aroma, but there were not many noodles.

　Lin Lingniao didn't eat much, only a small bowl.

　Everyone was looking at these two sides, waiting.

　Xiao Yi didn't care. He picked up the chopsticks and started eating.

　Lin Lingniao tested the temperature and began to eat the noodles in small bites.

　After a while, Xiao Yi finished the noodles in the bowl. He put down his bowl and chopsticks, left the table, and sat on the sofa beside him. He immersed his mind in the secret teachings and studied the moves in it.

　Nothing happened to him.

　Seeing this, Wang Renming also started eating noodles.

　On the other side, Zhou Hongzhuan was also eating. He ate meat with big mouthfuls and looked like nothing was wrong.

　After about an hour, Zhou Hongzhuan also finished his noodles. He burped and seemed to be having some difficulty eating.

　It was really difficult for him to finish one kilogram of meat, and it took him an hour to finish it.

　"So full."

　He stroked his belly, glanced at Wang Renming, moved the corners of his mouth, and forced a silent smile. He sat down on the sofa and didn't want to move.

　Wang Renming glanced at Zhou Hongzhuan and said nothing, but his impression of Zhou Hongzhuan became even worse.

　Nothing happened. Does this mean that it’s okay to eat the meat or not?

　The others were fine when they saw the man. The more cautious ones still kept the noodles plain, while the bolder ones added one or two slices of meat into the noodles to season it.

　After everyone had eaten their fill, they brought one kilogram of cooked meat to the center of the living room, where there was a passage on the ground.

　It was a very small passage, made entirely of steel, square and just big enough to hold a plate.

　When I got closer and looked down from the passage, all I could see was steel and darkness. I couldn't see the basement at all, nor could I see what was inside.

　Next to the passage there is a tray pulled by a rope, which can be used to send food down.

　Zhao Shaofu placed the plate full of meat on the tray and pulled the rope down.

　The food was delivered downstairs soon.

　After dinner, everyone dispersed. Some stayed in the living room, while others chose their rooms and went inside.

　The room Xiao Yi chose was the one where he had found the teddy bear's arm earlier. Lin Lingniao's room was just opposite him.

　Time passed, and soon it was twelve o'clock in the evening.

　In the living room, Bai Yanjing put down the playing cards in his hand and said, "It's almost time. I'm going back to my room."

　After saying that, he stood up from his seat and was about to go back.

　"Will we really be okay?" Zhao Shaofu asked.

　An uneasy look came over her face.

　The incomplete diary inside the Teddy Bear said that a dead person was found the next day, so it is very likely that the person died tonight.

　Volume 1: Chapter 81: The Closed House 7 - 12:00 PM

　"It's highly likely that nothing will happen."

　Bai Yanjing said, "The second floor has been cleaned up by Xiao Yi and Lin Lingniao. Even if there are any evil spirits, they have been killed. The basement is locked, so the monsters inside can't get out and they can't threaten us.

　The only variable is the third floor. I have already placed a warning device at the entrance to the third floor. If something invades the second floor from the stairs, I will know and deal with it, so don't worry."

　After saying that, Bai Yanjing left.

　Zhao Shaofu looked towards the stairs. There was a mirror hidden in a secluded place there. It was a very strange mirror. There was an eye inside the mirror with a pure white pupil.

　This mirror is not only here, but also on the second floor. It was placed here by Bai Yanjing.

　Seeing this mirror, Zhao Shaofu felt a little more at ease.

　She looked towards the trash can, where there was a black briefcase. It was the briefcase that attacked people. Bai Yanjing threw it into the trash can.

　Rule 5: Except for humans, the words of all living creatures cannot be trusted. Don’t believe them. If you find a non-human creature, please throw it into the trash can.

　Bai Yanjing is following the rules.

　At this moment, she suddenly realized that there was no teddy bear's arm in the trash can.

　Xiao Yi did not put the teddy bear's arm into the trash can. He put the arm away and wanted to do something. This was against the rules, but it would not be dangerous.

　A look of confusion appeared on Zhao Shaofu's face.

　Forget it, it’s not my turn to worry about the safety of those big guys. Xiao Yi lives in the room where the teddy bear’s arm was found. He is not afraid of being with the teddy bear’s arm, so why should I care about this matter?

　She no longer paid attention to this matter and looked around again, but did not see anything unusual.

　The house has been cleaned inside and out, and there are regulations to protect it, so there should be no problem.

　She left the hall, went up to the second floor, and returned to her room.

　On the second floor, inside Wang Renming’s room.

　On the bed, Zhou Wanwan snuggled up to Wang Renming, a look of worry on her face. She said in a soft voice, "Can you let me stay here tonight?"

　Wang Renming said, "The rules say that each room can only shelter one person. You won't be protected by the rules here, and you might even be in greater danger."

　"I trust you more than these vague rules."

　Zhou Wanwan hugged Wang Renming's arm and acted coquettishly.

　"Don't. The cost of breaking the rules can be huge or small. Sometimes you'll die instantly, while others won't cause any harm. This is a gamble, something only crazy people with mental problems would do. Let's not do it. If you're really worried, I'll give you something to protect you."

　Wang Renming took out a dagger from his clothes and said, "This knife is for you."

　"Will the knife work?"

　Doubt appeared on Zhou Wanwan's face.

　This is not about killing people, but about protecting against something unknown. As a woman, can it be useful for her to hold a knife?

　Wang Renming grinned, his expression proud. "Of course it works. I possess the power of the blade. My sword can kill ghosts and humans. The murderous aura within it is enough to disperse ghosts."

　Zhou Wanwan put on her clothes, took the knife, and went back to her room.

　In a room on the second floor.

　Zhou Hongzhuan sat on his bed.

　An uncontrollable excitement flooded his face and he felt powerful.

　An endless stream of power surged out from his abdomen and flowed throughout his body. It was a very strange feeling, a warm current that flowed along a predetermined route within his body, endlessly.