Chapter 481: Upgrade Tool, Legendary Ball Sense (Everyday Transition)

The final whistle blew.

C Luo did not indulge in the joy of victory; he quickly entered the field and embraced the exhausted Kaka.

Messi seemed to have endless words when facing Xiao Luo; as they talked, both of their faces lit up with bright smiles.

Chief referee - 'Eagle Eye' Colina reached out and grabbed Li Kang, while the portly assistant referees quickly gathered around.

The elderly fourth official raised his camera.

Click.

"Goodbye, World Cup, Li."

Colina retired many years ago and is now an official of the FIFA Referees Committee.

Wembley Stadium.

One hundred thousand fans were unwilling to leave, still loudly shouting the names of the green-field idols.

The broadcast played a melodious tune.

One after another, ship-mounted lighting fixtures were thrown onto the pitch.

Thick smoke billowed.

Sparks flew.

The legendary veterans stopped to admire the splendour under the night sky.

He returned to the bench.

Beckenbauer and Maradona each pulled out a jersey.

The players took the pens and took turns signing their names on it.

They then all returned to the pitch, leaving behind a precious group photo.

All proceeds from this match will be donated to charity, including the two jerseys covered in legendary signatures.

The subsequent charity ceremony was not redundant.

FIFA officials, several legendary captains, and charity representatives took the stage one after another to give speeches.

Post-match press conference.

Beckenbauer patiently explained the theme and significance of the charity match.

He also did not forget to praise Li Kang.

"Li's brain is as smart as mine; being his head coach is a happy thing."

Their personalities differ.

Beckenbauer, during the World Cup back then, directly sidelined the head coach, personally devising tactics and giving on-field commands.

Maradona scratched his head and helplessly added: "That kid's sense of the ball is special; if he stays injury-free, his legendary status will rise again in the upcoming World Cup."

Amid his disappointment, the King of Football inexplicably felt a glimmer of hope: Could another "one-man World Cup" championship drama be born again?

Locker room.

Rooney gave Ronaldinho an ambiguous glance.

Moments later, several legendary veterans linked arms and headed together to a London nightclub to exchange skills.

Are there men in the world who are not lecherous?

Yes, and there are many.

Indulging long-term in a rich and colorful nightlife is a tiring affair.

It would be better to stay home, listen to music, and read a book.

Men like Rooney and Ronaldinho, who are extraordinarily talented and have strong desires, are still relatively rare.

Neuer is not lecherous; he is faithful and forever likes 19-year-old girls.

Zidane is not lecherous either; he's also a wife‑strict man, he originally wanted to find Li Kang to chat, but couldn't locate him.

Li Kang went straight home; there will still be many chances to greet the legendary veterans later.

The intensity of this match was low, his playing time was also short, and it had no effect on his stamina.

A mechanical, cold electronic synthesized sound rang in his mind.

【Ding, mission completed: Wembley Miracle.】

【Mission brief: A splendid performance of scoring three consecutive goals, letting people feast their eyes! You deserve a better reward!】

【Mission reward upgrade: World Legend·Bronze Treasure Chest → Mysterious Treasure Box!】

The prize pool was shrouded in a black mist.

A treasure chest engraved with ancient patterns hovered in mid‑air.

Mist permeated the air.

【Treasure chest opening】

【Congratulations on obtaining: Module Upgrade Tool!】

【Module Upgrade Tool: Can be used on any deficient module!】

Li Kang's hand suddenly gained a golden little iron hammer.

He didn't think much about it.

He pried out Maradona's "sense of the ball" deficient module from the system panel.

Dang dang dang~

After a few strikes, the golden little iron hammer vanished.

【Module upgrade completed!】

【Congratulations on obtaining: Maradona "Sense of the Ball" module (Legendary/Permanent Passive)】

【Wow! Golden Legend!】

【Man and ball as one!】

That night.

Various news about the legendary match topped the hot search list.

This was a charitable event that achieved great success.

Attendance rate was 120%.

Viewership ratings broke records.

The media keenly sensed the organizers' intention: not only to pay tribute to the legend, letting old fans reminisce about their youth; the appearances of Li Kang, Messi, and Cristiano Ronaldo also attracted many new-generation fans and neutral viewers.

However, as the World Cup draws near, the publicity focus should still be on the top contenders for the World Cup trophy.

【Li Kang has won the World Cup—can he be crowned king? He's only been out for three seasons.】

【It's hard to say; it depends on individual performance in the World Cup.】

【I admit Li Mingdeng is strong, but winning the World Cup is no easy feat; the French team, brimming with talent, is the true top contender for the championship.】

【The French team is so strong it's making their ancestors' graves smoke; aside from the goalkeeper, they have no weak positions.】

【Chelsea also helped them develop an all-around Kanté.】

【No more talk; the upcoming Champions League quarter-finals, Atletico Madrid vs Chelsea, is basically a national team training match.】

【Hope to see Li Kang with the Champions League trophy in his left hand and the World Cup trophy in his right, standing atop the world.】

Days just passed like that.

Li Kang returned to a peaceful and dull life.

Every day: training, playing games.

He would occasionally go to school to attend lectures; his classmates wouldn't bother him, but the constant attention from society's fans made the instructors and professors, looking at the 'overcrowded' lecture hall, question their lives.

Li Kang couldn't bring a large entourage of bodyguards to school every day, so he mostly studied at home.

There's still a month until the Champions League quarter-finals.

Chelsea marched on victorious in the league and the FA Cup; as for the League Cup, which they used mainly for training, they were eliminated early.

The joy of victory was quickly dissipated.

Because many club members followed Buffon's stock investments and lost all their match bonuses.

"I've found another stock I'm optimistic about."

"Forget it; following your investments is no better than going to a casino—at least there I can get my fix, lose money faster, and it's less agonizing."

Whenever Buffon brings up investment, teammates, coaches, and even the janitors quickly scatter.

The team's true investment expert is Morata; although he is two-footed, his financial luck is prosperous, and he gains substantial returns from any investment.

Cobham training base.

The air was thick with fog, the pitch damp.

The sound of ball contact on the training field was incessant.

Dino held a small notebook, scribbling and drawing, his brow furrowed:

"Between the dates of the two legs of the Champions League quarter-finals, there's still a tough league match squeezed in."

"Boss, we might have to strategically concede that Liverpool match."

Tuchel shook his head: "We can't give up; Manchester City has only lost one match this season."

Dino nodded.

Chelsea's upcoming schedule is of hellish difficulty.

Liverpool is no longer the "strong attack, weak defense" powerhouse of last season.

They now possess a top-tier European attacking lineup, and having signed Van Dijk in the winter window, they have perfectly bolstered their defense.

Goalkeeper Karius is also a hot contender for the "Premier League Golden Glove."

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