Chapter 10: Acting

First kill, rewards...

As an undercover agent among the NPCs, Lin Bai could always precisely strike the most sensitive neurons in the players' hearts.

In order to gain the NPC's trust and to hold onto the quest he had obtained with such difficulty, Longxi felt it necessary to maintain his dignity as a Chosen One.

And so.

Under Lin Bai's encouraging gaze, this level-one newbie once again picked up his kitchen knife to challenge that impossible task.

"You stunted bird, I've shown you mercy time and again, and you still won't quit." Upon seeing Longxi again, the male ghost's voice was beyond furious.

Then.

Longxi flew out at a speed even faster than the previous two times.

He flew higher than the previous two times.

He flew further.

This time.

The angry ghost did not give him any special treatment; Longxi landed face-first, and when he got up, his face was disfigured, with nosebleeds flowing wantonly across his face.

Lin Bai subconsciously gasped; it was a good thing it wasn't him going in. With his small physique, he couldn't withstand these few falls.

The ghost was too fierce!

It was only because players lacked a sense of pain; otherwise, he probably would have quit the game after a fall like that.

Health points deducted!

The BOSS is so brutal.

The health bar dropped by a quarter all at once.

Longxi wiped his nosebleed and once again felt the urge to retreat. At his current level, he was thrown out the moment he went in; what kind of intelligence could he possibly scout out?

"Little brother, don't play around. You're already bleeding. Bring out your true strength; it's time to show them some color." Lin Bai's life-urging voice rang in Longxi's ears once again.

Are you actually stupid?

Or are you pretending to be stupid?

I think you're just a malevolent ghost, in cahoots with the guy inside...

Longxi roared silently, "If I were a real person, I would have been killed by your schemes several times over already."

It was just that the Emotion System's current task was to collect Positive Emotion.

Otherwise.

At this moment, Longxi could definitely help Lin Bai farm a whole bunch of Mental Value.

Damn trash system, not flexible at all.

"Shopkeeper, I'm not in good shape today, and I don't have a decent weapon. Wait two days, just two days, and I will definitely come back to help you finish him off." Unable to last even a single move, Longxi didn't want to waste any more time and turned to say to Lin Bai.

"I suspect the ghost doesn't dare to kill." Lin Bai stared at the shop, as if he hadn't heard him, analyzing to himself, "If they were truly powerful, they should have fought you for three hundred rounds, not just simply thrown you out. In this situation, there are only two possibilities: one, he can't beat you; two, he doesn't dare to kill. Regardless of which it is, we are in an invincible position."

"..." Longxi froze, staring blankly at Lin Bai. Is a smart NPC giving out a walkthrough online?

Is this guy actually stupid or pretending to be?

But I have to say.

He was moved again. He climbed up with difficulty and looked at the pitch-black doorway: "How about I go try again?"

"Go for it, believe in yourself, you can do it." Lin Bai clenched his fists and made an encouraging gesture, "The Old Immortal once said that every Chosen One possesses infinite potential; if you don't push yourself, you will never know how outstanding you are."

He looked at Longxi earnestly, "Chosen One little brother, I can see it now. Perhaps because you are young, your strength isn't as formidable as the Old Immortal described..."

Longxi's face flushed slightly!

"... Even so, when you heard I was in trouble, you still stood up without hesitation, without retreating, and even less, without fleeing. Such a righteous act is far superior to any martial arts hero I have ever met. Possessing such great character, in the future, you will surely be a big shot standing at the peak of the high mountains. Please allow me to express my deepest admiration for you." Lin Bai stood straight and bowed deeply to Longxi once again, sincere and heartfelt.

In the dim environment, Lin Bai's words, filled with true emotion, were full of infectious power.

At this moment.

Longxi even forgot he was playing a game. He rubbed his eyes; what was this inexplicable feeling of being moved?

In the eyes of an NPC, am I actually this great?

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

He never expected that the first time he was moved in his life would be because of an NPC in a game.

Perhaps a game that pursues reality is not without its merits.

When a game is injected with new meaning.

The significance of playing the game was instantly sublimated.

【Emotion from Longxi +1, Reward: Temperament 1 (Already issued)】

【Unlocked Positive Emotion side quest: Collect ten instances of Positive Emotion triggered by you. Reward: Temperament 3】

The sudden system prompt made Lin Bai freeze. So, Positive Emotion can be obtained by feeding people chicken soup for the soul?

He was an expert at this!

With the guidance of parents and the teachings of teachers, he grew up soaked in chicken soup!

Players really are his lucky stars!

The Temperament increase took effect immediately.

In Longxi's eyes, Lin Bai seemed a little different from just a moment ago. He sighed, well, you can't harbor ill feelings toward someone who praises you, even if the other party is an NPC!

Shaking his head to clear the emotion from the NPC out of his mind, Longxi looked at the pitch-black doorway and sighed secretly, "Forget it, I'll go in two more times; consider it farming favorability with the NPC!"

Everything for the dungeon.

"Alright, I'll go in and take another look." Longxi shook his head, picked up the kitchen knife that had fallen on the ground, and walked slowly toward the shop. Even though he was moved, knowing it was a futile effort, his mindset was no longer as proactive as before.

Walking to the doorway, Longxi stopped his steps and decided to try a different approach: "Ghost inside, don't make a move yet, I want to talk to you."

"Fine," the male ghost's muffled voice replied.

Longxi walked in confidently.

Whoosh!

Longxi flew out at a speed even faster than before, and at the same time, the ghost's angry voice came out: "Talk your mother, it's endless, isn't it! Get lost, if you dare come in again, I'll take your life."

Pfft!

A mouthful of fresh blood sprayed out.

Longxi lay on the ground, looking up at the moon in the sky: "Damn it, you don't play by the rules. We agreed to talk, the NPC is cunning as a thief, and the boss is shameless too. This game is impossible to play."

Lin Bai pretended he hadn't heard Longxi's muttering and leaned over: "Young hero, are you alright?"

Longxi estimated his injuries and shook his head: "This time, I really can't do it!"

"Young hero, there are some things I don't want to say, but I must say them. Do not give up. If you give up once, you can give up countless times. Persist, and the dawn is right ahead." Lin Bai looked at Longxi and continued to pour out the chicken soup, "Although I don't know your name yet, I believe that when you stand at the peak in the future, you will certainly not forget the self who did not retreat today..."

A bowl of poisonous chicken soup was poured down, blocking Longxi's refusal.

Longxi stared blankly at Lin Bai; damn, he really knows how to talk!

However, once or twice is touching, but three or four times feels too deliberate!

Does he really take me for a fool?

Longxi's eyes were dull; he couldn't go on like this, he had to think of a way. This game was clearly different from others; the NPCs were too intelligent and too cunning.

He was certain.

As long as he left, this treacherous NPC would turn around and dare to find someone else. The dungeon first kill and the rewards would definitely have nothing to do with him.

Once someone else snatched it first, he would be left with nothing today except for a broken kitchen knife.

How could he leave safely while retaining ownership of the dungeon?

Longxi looked at Lin Bai, who was expecting him to get rid of the ghost, and a flash of inspiration suddenly crossed his mind.

The emotional card!

To the NPCs, this world was real; he could absolutely play the emotional card!

Then, it was time to show off his acting skills!

"Shopkeeper, you're right, I won't give up." Longxi clutched his chest, gave a miserable smile, and sat up with difficulty, "This is no longer just your business; this is a war between him and me. This concerns the honor of a Chosen One. I can only win, not lose. I will not shrink back. Remember me, my name is Longxi. One day in the future, this name will surely resound throughout the entire continent..."

"..." Lin Bai was stunned. You're a player, damn it. What the hell is this sudden burst of chuunibyou?

"Idiot! He's tricking you into throwing your life away..." The ghost inside couldn't listen anymore. Having been harassed all night, his patience had reached its limit.

"Shut your mouth, you evil spirit that harms the world, stop trying to bewitch me! Even if I die, I will get rid of you today and restore purity to the world." Longxi suddenly raised his volume, glared angrily at the doorway, and roared with righteous indignation.

"Fool." The male ghost was not good with words; he paused, then squeezed two words through his teeth, hating his lack of resolve.

Longxi ignored the ghost in the shop and looked at Lin Bai, his eyes exceptionally sorrowful: "Shopkeeper, to tell you the truth, although I am a Chosen One, I am indeed no match for him. Tonight, I will very likely die here..."

"..." Lin Bai watched Longxi's clumsy acting and the corners of his mouth twitched, "How about we don't fight?"

"No, you're right. If you retreat once, you will retreat countless times. Don't try to persuade me. Even if I die today, I cannot retreat." Longxi's eyes turned resolute, "In the current situation, death is my best choice. If I can scout out some information about the ghost before I die, this life will have been worth it."

"..." Lin Bai.

Watching Lin Bai, who had suddenly fallen silent, a trace of triumph flashed in Longxi's eyes.

Be moved!

Cry!

Build up that favorability!

Is there anything more moving than death?

Who doesn't know how to play the victim?

Coughing once, Longxi squeezed a smile onto his scarred face: "Shopkeeper, don't be sad. Don't forget, I am a Chosen One. A Chosen One knows no fear."

Which eye of yours saw me being sad?

Lin Bai silently watched the player perform cringey acting in front of him, feeling utterly speechless.

"After I die in a moment, don't be afraid, don't report it to the officials, help me bury my body. I have a Resurrection Technique. When I return, I will help you fight him again. Shopkeeper, for the sake of how hard I'm trying, don't look for other Chosen Ones. The ghost inside must be left for me, okay?

This concerns my honor, the dignity of a Chosen One. If he is gotten rid of by someone else, he will become a thorn in my heart forever, torturing me for a lifetime."

Damn!

For the sake of a dungeon, you've even thrown away your face, damn it!

Lin Bai was speechless for a moment and decided to play along with him, saying: "Can you really be resurrected?"

"The price to pay is great, and it will likely cause great damage to my Vitality. However, to be able to restore peace to the world, it's not a loss." Longxi looked like a warrior about to rush into the battlefield, took two steps forward, then turned back and smiled at Lin Bai, "Believe me, I am an invincible Chosen One."

"..." Lin Bai had black lines on his head. I'm a man, damn it. Smiling so lecherously, who are you trying to scare!

(End of this chapter)