Jimmy hadn't processed the fact that he was so happy!
"Cough, let me tell you a secret! You can use items you bring from the movie worlds in the real world, like firearms, gold, or even (spring) medicine, (drowsy) medicine, and so on! You can also use them in the next movie world, though some movies have restrictions! But you can't bring real-world firearms or anything with offensive capabilities into the movie worlds!" The senior explained.
"I see! Thank you so much! I also want to know how to use points to get stronger!" Jimmy said.
"Oh! You just need to search for a software called the Main City System Exchange on your computer or phone! There will be an introduction there! But you can only exchange abilities or items. You can't use points to enhance your body! Do you have any other questions?" The senior asked.
"Uh, I still want to ask how to enhance my body?" Jimmy asked curiously.
"Train or cultivate on your own, like we do in our generation! Unlike the previous generation, who could use points to enhance their bodies! Kid, here's some advice: don't rely on external power. Only your own strength is the best!" The senior said seriously.
"Hmm! I understand! I also want to know what the Honor Badge is for?" Jimmy asked.
"What!" The senior sounded surprised, quickly asking, "You actually have an Honor Badge! What level is it?"
"Uh, it's a Level 3 Soldier Badge!" Jimmy replied.
"Oh! The levels of these Honor Badges are based on military ranks. Level 3 Soldier is the lowest, and the highest is the Marshal Badge! Honor Badges can be exchanged for things that regular points can't buy! For example… some beauties from certain anime…" The senior said with a tone of longing.
"...That's amazing!" Jimmy said, surprised.
"Of course! As long as you collect enough Honor Badges, you can even revive someone or summon a beautiful companion from the movie world! The Dragon God will fulfill your wish! Ahem, I mean the Saint will fulfill your wish!" The senior coughed twice.
"Revive someone…" Jimmy whispered to himself. He wanted to bring back someone who had greatly impacted his life…
"Alright, do you have any other questions?" The senior continued.
"No, that's all!" Jimmy said, and the call was immediately disconnected. Jimmy shrugged and opened his computer. As expected, he found a software named "Main City System Exchange" on his desktop.
Jimmy clicked on it, and suddenly, a mechanical voice popped up from his computer, "Welcome, Host 8888."
"Uh, hello, I want to exchange some items!" Jimmy said, somewhat dazed.
A white light shot out of the computer and scanned Jimmy's body. "Beep! Confirmed, Host 8888 now has 1,100 points and one Level 3 Soldier Honor Badge. Beep! Since the host is only a Selector, weaponry, bloodlines, superpowers, and cultivation methods are not available for exchange. However, since Host 8888 is a rookie, rookie items will be unlocked!"
After the mechanical voice disappeared, the screen turned into data.
Jimmy stared wide-eyed at the screen. He saw that all the items were under 1,000 points and were suitable for him! But unfortunately, Jimmy didn't have many points!
In the end, Jimmy scratched his chin and bought a one-cubic-meter space ring! It cost 1,000 points!
The remaining 100 points were used to buy a bottle of wound spray, for treating lacerations!
"What about the Honor Badge exchange?" Jimmy asked.
"Beep! The host is not yet a formal Trial Seeker, so exchanges are not available!" the mechanical voice responded.
"Wait, where are my items?" Jimmy asked, puzzled. He had spent the points, but his items hadn't appeared.
"The system will deliver them within 24 hours! Please be patient!" the mechanical voice responded softly.
Jimmy sighed and nodded, then began looking through his phone. He found two text messages: one about his yearly subscription, and the other about the movie world he was going to.
"Jurassic Park!!" Jimmy looked at his phone in surprise. He had some memory of Jurassic Park, but he couldn't remember the exact plot! Helpless, Jimmy decided to check the computer.
On a third-rate website, Jimmy watched the entire Jurassic Park movie. His face turned dark as he watched! That world was dangerous! Especially when Jimmy saw the T-Rex, he could only describe it as a disaster waiting to happen. He had a premonition that he was definitely going to die if he faced the T-Rex! Even against the velociraptors, Jimmy wasn't confident he could win…
"…" Jimmy lay in bed for over an hour, conflicted, but he still couldn't fall asleep. Reluctantly, he got up, splashed his face with cold water, and then opened his computer to watch some boxing or combat technique videos.
As Jimmy watched the videos, he started to mimic the techniques.
Today was July 15th, and Jimmy still had six days to prepare for the next movie world! So, early in the morning, Jimmy took the money he had saved up over the years and bought some training equipment (like sandbags) to start working out. Then he called his former fast food restaurant boss to quit his job.
Afterward, Jimmy stayed at home, training himself every day until he was exhausted. In the evenings, he would help the fat guy at the stall.
Soon, six days passed unnoticed. Jimmy swore that he had the confidence to defeat the previous version of himself!
Looking at his stats, Jimmy was quite satisfied!
Host: 8888
Strength: 35 (Adult: 10)
Reaction: 57 (Adult: 15)
Mind: 78 (Adult: 30)
Spirit: 62 (Adult: 15)
Stamina: 67 (Adult: 15)
Abilities:
Fusion: Allows fusion with any creature, gaining some of its abilities, but with a 90% failure rate.
Snake Eyes: Can see infrared.
Snake Arm (Left): Arm like that of a snake.
Snake Tongue: Can capture special smells in the air.
Points: 0
Honor: Level 3 Soldier Badge (1)
Items:
One Cubic Space Ring: Provides one cubic meter of storage space.
Healing Spray: Can heal laceration-type wounds.
Combat Power Evaluation: 45 (Getting better)
Jimmy sighed. He didn't plan to train today; he was going to rest. He breathed out, squinted his eyes, and raised his right-hand ring, "I didn't expect it to be so disappointing!" Jimmy said helplessly. The ring in his hand was the space ring.
This brings us back to a few days ago. When Jimmy went out to buy breakfast, he saw a small box in front of his door with his name on it. Curious, he opened it and found a ring and a can that looked like insecticide, labeled as "Healing Spray."
"..." Jimmy looked embarrassed. If he wasn't mistaken, this must have been from his exchange system!
Jimmy couldn't imagine what would have happened if he had exchanged for a bloodline!