prynovel Chapter 18's setup is way too damn long!
Chapter 18's setup is way too damn long!
[Treasure chest successfully opened!]
[Congratulations, host, you have obtained the system expansion module: Settlement Mall (Level 1)!]
"Well……"
As the red light faded, Bai Dao stared blankly at the message.
He already envisions a complete version of Donk's talent, or perhaps the direct infusion of his skills from an active professional player.
But in the end, this is what happened?
A shopping app?
Isn't this outrageous?!
Bai Dao patiently clicked on the "shopping cart" icon that appeared in the upper left corner of the water mirror.
A simple, unadorned game store screen appears.
The worst part is that there were only three pitiful items displayed inside.
[Note: The host can use rating points to purchase supplies in the shop. After accumulating a certain amount of spending, the shop will automatically upgrade and unlock higher-tier items.]
Bai Dao rolled his eyes and glanced downwards.
[Muscle Recovery Potion: Requires 5 rating points to redeem]
[Infant Energy Potion: Requires 5 rating points to redeem]
[Neuron Overclocking Agent (Original Reaction Agent): Requires 30 Evaluation Index to exchange]
Bai Dao's gaze quickly locked onto the first bottle.
[Muscle Recovery Serum: Perfectly restores a certain degree of muscle strain and lactic acid buildup caused by high-intensity positioning gun use. Drink this bottle and say goodbye to mouse hand, tenosynovitis, and stiff neck and shoulders... (Best taken before bedtime!)]
"call--"
Upon seeing the white medicine bottle that closely resembled Shenbao (a traditional Chinese medicine for kidney health) and the product description, Bai Dao's sense of disappointment instantly dissipated by more than half.
Despite doing wrist exercises every day during this month of intense training, he experienced increasingly frequent discomfort in his wrists.
This miracle drug is practically a second life for esports players!
Many professional players have retired due to injuries. Even the later veteran, Nick Fury, suffered from the aftereffects of smashing a table, which eventually led to his retirement.
With this thing as a safety net, he can undergo hellish training without any worries!
However, when Bai Dao's gaze swept over the last bottle of potion, his pupils contracted.
Why do the first two only cost 5 points, while this thing stands out and costs 30 points?!
The first two can be somewhat deduced from their names.
One is for treating tenosynovitis, and the other is for restoring energy.
He was somewhat unsure about this last one, the [Neuron Overclocking Agent].
Unable to contain his curiosity, Bai Dao pulled up the item description.
[Neuron overclocking agent: The human limit of neural reflex is 100ms. After ingestion, visual capture and muscle conduction will briefly enter an overclocked state, reaching the human limit.]
Of course, what truly shocked Bai Dao was not this introduction.
Instead, it even has a special note.
[Note: Frequent use of overclocking agents will lead to permanent neuronal adaptation! That is, there is a certain probability that the host's basic reaction speed will be permanently increased!]
"A permanent boost to reaction speed?!"
Bai Dao unconsciously opened his mouth slightly.
As we all know, reflexes are innate.
No matter how much you train your body or practice your shooting, a slow reaction time is a slow reaction time, and an inability to withstand pressure is an inability to withstand pressure.
As we age, our physical condition will gradually decline.
At most, it can be improved by experience and a bit of form.
But the effect was minimal.
In his previous life, he initially played games in a 4:3 aspect ratio, but later he had to admit that he was getting old and changed it to 16:9.
And this medicine can actually reverse physiological decline and forcibly increase the limits of real reaction?!
Looking at the glaring "30 points" price tag, Bai Dao secretly clicked his tongue in amazement.
"There is only one disease in the world, and that is poverty."
Looking at the 160 rating points accumulated in his account, Bai Dao waved his hand and, with great wealth, bought one of each item.
Just then, Douhai's gift broadcast message drew Baidao's attention back.
"Thanks to [S-Section Goalkeeper] for the sports car! Thank you so much! Wishing you happiness every day and eternal life!"
Bai Dao stood up and bowed deeply to the screen in gratitude.
This is quite a bit of rice, almost a quarter of my living expenses!
Only after I sat down did I catch a glimpse of the message the other party had attached.
[Kun, why do I feel like all my opponents have become so strong since I reached S rank? I had a 1.2 rating when I was at A+, but it immediately dropped after I reached S. Even when I win, it's just by being carried; I can't even win a gunfight. Have I reached the limit of my talent?]
Looking at this comment, Bai Dao thought of himself back then.
In his past life, he finally ascended from C+ to B, and in this life, he also experiences the same anxiety as he tries to break through from ordinary S to gold S and diamond S.
"Brother, your problem is actually very simple. It has nothing to do with talent. It's purely a matter of mindset."
"You immediately became bad as soon as you reached the S rank. It's impossible that there's such a big difference in skill level. You're just scaring yourself."
"You think your teammates and the opposing team are too strong, which makes you lose confidence. Without confidence, your performance will suffer."
"You might be ranked as an A+ or an S, and you might be ranked as an A+. You might end up with the same group of people."
"The difference between 2399 and 2400 is only one point, yet you automatically label this rank as a high-level or elite match, subconsciously feeling that you're not worthy of it."
"You're afraid of making mistakes, afraid of dropping ranks, especially with Perfect World's star-granting system. You're afraid to take the initiative to break through, afraid to actively seek opportunities, and you don't dare to use any of the kill tricks."
"You keep thinking they're Brother S, wondering if they can read my mind, if they know I'm here. Don't overthink it. You're limiting yourself. You're not being able to unleash your full potential."
"The same principle applies to the transition from C+ to B, and from B+ to A."
Watching the match unfold on the screen, Bai Dao continued:
"First, you have to tell yourself not to be afraid, not to care too much about the rating. It's just a game. Just play your best and that's enough."
"Secondly, how do we cultivate self-confidence? Essentially, it's about improving our basic skills and hard power, and continuously developing our core competitiveness through victories and progress."
"Another way is to find a placebo, to find a way to make yourself more confident, such as adjusting the settings. Sigh, I can't play well because I lag. They say that turning on xx setting will make it smoother and reduce the latency. I'll change it."
"For me, a placebo is changing peripherals, like—this mousepad!"
As Bai Dao spoke, his right hand slid out of the camera lens with exceptional smoothness and pulled out a brand-new, unopened blue mousepad.
It slammed onto the table with a loud thud.
"This Zowie mousepad has a high-density woven surface that's silky smooth like Dove chocolate and has excellent start-stop performance. Whether you're making large pulls or small adjustments, it's very smooth. My mouse has become so much cleaner after using it!"
"Order now and enjoy a 10% discount! Click the little yellow cart in the bottom right corner, guys, go for it!"
Bai Dao instantly switched from a caring older brother to a live-streaming e-commerce host.
A barrage of question marks immediately appeared in the chat.
【？？？？？】
Holy crap, this buildup is way too long!
Good heavens, so this was what I was waiting for!
I was so moved I practically took my pants off, and this is what you show me?
"So, now that we have a new mousepad, what about the old one? Well, of course..."
Bai Dao smiled as he scanned the screen full of comments expressing their disbelief, deliberately drawing out his words before suddenly stopping.
[Those sensible manufacturers had already transferred the money through the backend by then.]
It seems Kun Ge isn't popular enough, otherwise he would have received offers from the new media by now.
The white path is now very adept at calling GG (a card game).
Before even embarking on a professional career, they've already made money.
All of this is thanks to Chen Zihao!
Seeing that his account was becoming popular very quickly and he was making a lot of money from gifts, Chen Zihao immediately asked Bai Dao to drive traffic to his Douyin account.
He couldn't refuse Bai Dao's offer to give him all the money, thus solving the problem at its source.
The only word that can be used to describe righteousness is benevolence!
I secretly vowed to get Zihao a government job... oh no, I mean, to help him become a professional player!
……
Two days later, in the early morning.
Sunlight quietly crept into the dormitory room.
"Cool!"
Bai Dao naturally opened his eyes.
So cool!
I've never felt this clear-headed and comfortable in the morning as I have today.
The feeling was like a parched and cracked riverbed suddenly receiving the nourishment of spring rain.
It's like the old A8 finally getting lubricant.
ka ka ka-
He tried to move his whole body, and his joints made a series of cracking sounds.
Lightweight!
Not only have my shoulders, neck, wrists, upper arms, and neck been affected by computer use, but even the lactic acid buildup from running these past few days has improved a lot.
Many amateur runners suddenly develop injuries while running.
That's because unprofessional running form and incorrect force exertion lead to unknowingly damage to the body.
But for the legitimate authorities, there is absolutely no such concern.
One vial of muscle recovery serum and everything's fine!
This was actually a pleasant surprise!
Anything produced by our system is guaranteed to be of high quality!
The only downside is that the items produced by the system can only be taken out of the right leg pocket every time.
It feels really strange if I don't tell anyone and they see it.
After washing up and having breakfast,
Bai Dao sat down in front of the computer, feeling refreshed, and skillfully opened the Perfect World platform.
Night fell in the blink of an eye.
Bai Dao is somewhat troubled.
Two more games are needed to reach that perfect first place.
If you can't get first place, you can't verify whether you can unlock the achievement.
If you don't reach number one, you can't get a professional entry ticket.
He was about to open the ranked matches when he saw a golden Tianlu suddenly light up in his friends list.
Ta-da.
The message was sent out shortly afterward.
【Monkey King 123: Bro, the bastards say I'm no good at CS, come with me and teach these little brats a lesson】