Chapter 010: The Showdown

The BOSS is quite ruthless

Long Xi even forgot that he was playing a game, he rubbed his eyes, wondering what this inexplicable emotion was about

... ... '' [Dragon's Breath] was taken aback, staring blankly at Lin Bai, as the intelligent NPC provided online strategy tips

The health bar dropped by a quarter all at once

Unexpectedly, the first emotional experience in his life came from an NPC in a game

Long Xi stared blankly at Lin Bai, truly impressive how well he can speak

In the dim environment, Lin Bai's heartfelt words were filled with infectious emotion

As an undercover agent within the NPC, Lin Bai is always able to precisely strike the most sensitive neurons in the players' hearts

He was persuaded again, struggled to get up, and looked at the dark doorway: "Should I try again?"

Lying on the ground, Longxi gazed up at the moon in the sky: "This is truly outrageous, no sense of honor in combat. We agreed to have a discussion, yet the NPC is so cunning, and the BOSS is utterly shameless. This game is unplayable."

You wretched creature, I have shown mercy to you time and again, yet you still refuse to relent. Upon seeing Long Xi once more, the male ghost's voice was filled with unrestrained anger

Lin Bai was momentarily speechless and decided to cooperate with him, asking: "Can it really be resurrected?"

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Let's boost the favorability!

Long Xi's face turned slightly red

When the game is infused with new meanings

What the hell

Once someone else gets ahead of him, he will leave nothing behind today except for a broken kitchen knife

This moment

Lin Bai instinctively took a breath of cold air, relieved that it was not him who went in; with his small physique, he could not withstand such falls.

With the guidance of his parents and the teachings of his teachers, he has grown up immersed in a nurturing environment since childhood

Lin Bai silently watched the player perform awkwardly in front of him, feeling particularly speechless

Blood has been drawn

As soon as he leaves, this useless NPC will turn around and dare to seek others, the first kill in the dungeon and the rewards will certainly have nothing to do with him

Lin Bai watched the clumsy performance of "Dragon's Breath" and smirked slightly, "How about we not fight after all"

Whoosh

The temperament will take effect immediately upon addition.

Lin Bai

But it must be said

"Young man, stop playing around, you are already bleeding. Show your true strength, it is time to show them what you are made of." Lin Bai's urging voice once again echoed in Long Xi's ears

A bowl of toxic chicken soup was downed, blocking the words of rejection from "Dragon's Breath" back in.

However, being moved once or twice is acceptable, but being moved three or four times seems too deliberate

How can one safely leave while retaining ownership of all copies

Thus, the current task of the emotional system is to collect positive emotions

"Shopkeeper, you are right, I will not give up." Longxi covered his chest, smiled sadly, and with great difficulty sat up. "This is no longer your concern; this is a war between him and me. It pertains to the honor of a chosen one; I can only win, not lose, and I will not back down. Remember me, my name is Longxi, and one day, this name will surely resonate throughout the entire continent... Remember me, my name is Longxi, and one day, this name will surely resonate throughout the entire continent...

Are you really foolish

Longxi wiped his nosebleed, once again feeling a sense of retreat. At his current level, he would just be thrown out upon entry, what kind of information could he possibly uncover!

Am I truly so great in the eyes of the NPCs

I see you are just a ghost, in cahoots with the guys inside

Coughing once, Long Xi, whose face was covered in scars, forced a smile and said: "Shopkeeper, do not be sad. Do not forget, I am the Chosen One, the Chosen One, fearless."

First kill, reward

The player is indeed his lucky star

At this moment, the "Dragon's Breath" is designated to help Lin Bai accumulate a large amount of mental energy.

Then

"You silence yourself, you malevolent being that harms humanity, do not tempt me any further. Even if it means death, I shall eliminate you today and restore purity to the world." [Long Xi] suddenly raised his voice, glaring at the doorway, and shouted with righteous indignation.

In the eyes of Longxi, Lin Bai seemed a bit different from just a moment ago. He sighed and thought, well, one cannot harbor ill feelings towards someone who praises you, even if that person is an NPC

No, you are right. To retreat once is to retreat countless times. Do not advise me; today, I will not retreat even if it costs me my life. The gaze of Longxi turned resolute. In this situation, death is my best option. If I can gather some information about the spirits before I die, then this life will have been worth it.

Fly further

"Keep it up, believe in yourself, you can do it." Lin Bai clenched his fist and made an encouraging gesture, "The old immortal once said, every chosen one possesses boundless potential; if you do not push yourself a little, you will never know how excellent you truly are"

Is there anything more moving than death

Perhaps the pursuit of a genuine game is not without its merits

The ghost is too fierce

Weep!

In a little while, I will die. Do not be afraid, do not report it to the authorities. Help me bury my body; I possess the art of resurrection. When I return, I will help you deal with him. Shopkeeper, considering my dedication, please do not seek other chosen ones. The spirits inside must be left for me, alright

The broken currency system is not flexible at all

He is convinced

Otherwise

Inspired by the Dragon's Breath + 1, Reward: Elegance 1 (already issued)

Lin Bai pretended not to hear Long Xi's muttering and approached, saying: "Young hero, are you alright?"

The dragon's breath, with lifeless eyes, cannot continue like this; a solution must be found. This game is clearly different from others; the NPCs are too intelligent and too cunning.

"Shopkeeper, I am not in good spirits today, and I lack suitable weapons. Just wait for two days, only two days, and I will definitely come to help you deal with him." Not wanting to waste any more time, Long Xi turned to Lin Bai and said.

This time

Do you really think I am a fool

The cost is substantial, and it is very likely to leave one severely weakened; however, if it can restore peace to the world, it is worth it. "Dragon's Breath" stepped forward like a warrior about to head into battle, took two steps, then turned back to Lin Bai with a smile, saying, "Trust me, I am the invincible chosen one."

As he looked at Lin Bai, who suddenly fell silent, a glimmer of triumph flashed in Long Xi's eyes

Now, it's time to showcase our acting skills

Puff

The significance of playing games has suddenly been elevated

"Young hero, there are some words I do not wish to say, but I must say them nonetheless. Do not give up; giving up once can lead to giving up countless times. Persist, for the dawn is just ahead." Lin Bai looked at "Dragon's Breath" and continued to offer encouragement, "Although I do not yet know your name, I believe that when you stand at the pinnacle in the future, you will surely not forget the self that did not retreat today..."

A mouthful of fresh blood was spat out

The angry spirit no longer gave him special treatment. Long Xi was face down on the ground, and when he got up, he was already disfigured, with blood streaming freely from his nose across his face

Be moved

This concerns my honor, the dignity of a chosen one. If he is eliminated by others, he will become an eternal thorn in my heart, tormenting me for a lifetime

In the encouraging gaze of Lin Bai, this novice once again took up the kitchen knife to challenge the seemingly impossible task

"Idiot! He is deceiving you into sending you to your death..." The spirit inside could no longer tolerate it, having been harassed for an entire night, and his patience had reached its limit

Everything is for the copy

The dragon's breath flew out at a speed even faster than before, accompanied by the angry voice of the ghost: "Talk about your mother, is it never-ending? Get lost, if you dare come in again, I'll take your life"

Long Xi did not pay attention to the ghost in the shop, but looked at Lin Bai with an exceptionally sorrowful gaze: "Shopkeeper, let me speak frankly. Although I am the chosen one, I am indeed not his match. Tonight, it is very likely that I will die here..."

Lin Bai, with a head full of black lines, thought to himself, "I am a man, why am I smiling so cheaply? Who am I trying to scare?"

He looked at Longxi seriously and said, "Chosen one, I can see it; perhaps it is because you are young, your strength is not as formidable as the old immortal claims..."

The Dragon's Breath flew out at a speed faster than the previous two times

"Sure." The man's ghostly voice was dull.

Longxi confidently walked in

"Alright, I'll go in and take another look." Long Xi shook his head, picked up the fallen kitchen knife from the ground, and slowly walked towards the shop. Even though he felt moved, he knew it was a futile effort, and his mindset was no longer as positive as it had been before

Lin Bai was taken aback, are you really a player? What is this sudden surge of chuunibyou feeling?

Shaking his head, he dismissed the emotions brought by the NPC from his mind. Long Xi looked at the dark doorway and sighed softly. Well, he thought, I'll go in a couple more times, just consider it a way to increase the NPC's favorability!

Thus

Is this the feeling of being needed, being recognized, and being respected

"I suspect that the ghost does not dare to kill." Lin Bai gazed at the shop, seemingly oblivious to his words, and continued to analyze, "If they were truly formidable, they should engage you in a fierce battle of three hundred rounds, rather than simply tossing you aside. In this situation, there are only two possibilities: first, they cannot defeat you; second, they do not dare to take action to kill. Regardless of which situation it is, we remain invincible."

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Emotional card

This world is real for NPCs, and they can fully play the emotional card

Fool. The male ghost, not good with words, paused for a moment and squeezed out two words from between his teeth, filled with frustration at his own lack of ambition

In other words, the player does not have the sense of pain; otherwise, after falling like that, he would likely have quit the game.

Upon reaching the door, Longxi stopped in his tracks and decided to take a different approach: "The spirit inside, please do not act yet, I would like to have a conversation with you."

The sudden system notification took Lin Bai by surprise; it turns out that positive emotions can be obtained through motivational quotes

Longxi assessed his injuries and shook his head, saying, "This time, I really can't go on!"

For the sake of a copy, you really don't care about your reputation at all

He is very familiar with this

Is this person truly foolish or just pretending to be foolish

Still pretending to be foolish?

Fly higher than the previous two times

Long Xi looked at Lin Bai, who was eagerly anticipating his elimination of the ghost, when a flash of inspiration suddenly crossed his mind

Who cannot play the victim?

The silent roar of the Dragon's Breath, if I were a real person, I would have been tricked by you several times already

In order to gain the trust of the NPC and to preserve the hard-earned task, Longxi felt it necessary to uphold his dignity as the Chosen One

Open the positive emotional channel, collect ten instances of positive emotions that you have stimulated, rewards, and temperament 3

Nevertheless, when you heard that I was in trouble, you stood up without hesitation, showing no signs of retreat or evasion. Such a noble act is far superior to any chivalrous hero I have encountered in the world. With such great character, you are destined to become a significant figure standing at the pinnacle of the mountains in the future. Please allow me to express my deepest admiration for you. Lin Bai stood up straight and once again bowed deeply to Long Xi, with genuine emotion.

Which of your eyes saw that I was sad