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Chapter 10 - 30 Seconds of True Manhood!
Chapter 10 - 30 Seconds of True Manhood!
The city lights were bright under the clear moon and starry sky.
Inside the rented apartment, after eating, drinking, and showering, Ji Mu went back to his room and dried his hair.
He went straight to the swivel chair and sat down, leaning on one leg.
"System, open my personal attribute panel."
The system looked over with a resentful expression, as if being ordered around like a servant.
[Host, you could just silently think it, you know.]
Really, treat it like a workhorse.
The system muttered quietly, then reluctantly issued the command to the system room.
The next second.
A futuristic virtual screen slowly appeared in front of the young man.
?Name: Ji Mu?
?Age: 16?
?Physical Strength: 60?
?Appearance: 90?
?Skills: None?
?Equipment: Dragon Replacement Glasses?
?Equipment Attribute: Wearing it reduces your Presence and 50 points of Appearance?.
"Dragon Replacement Glasses?"
Noticing the unfamiliar words on the tablet, Ji Mu asked in surprise,
"When did I get this?"
[Host, these are the round-framed glasses you've been wearing all along.]
The system cleared up his confusion.
[This is the new player package I gave you when you first crossed over.]
[After all, the world had just reopened, and the Time-Space Management Bureau called me back urgently, so I didn't get a chance to greet you after you woke up.]
Ji Mu's expression relaxed slightly.
"I guess that's why I felt so comfortable dozing off in class for the past six months."
He had thought that the glasses were something that the original owner had brought with him.
[Host, is this really important?]
The system went silent.
[Without the Dragon Replacement Glasses to hide your appearance, it would be difficult to live a peaceful life.]
As he said this, the little goblin unconsciously looked at his face.
Ji Mu's face was clear, refined, and elegant, with a straight nose.
His lips, moistened with water, seemed even more lustrous.
With long, raven-black eyelashes, he had deep brown eyes like peach blossoms, and a mole under his eye added a touch of allure to his handsome face.
With such a face, whether he entered the entertainment industry or became a duck, he could quickly become a top star.
[Before the world reopened the last time, the host specifically requested that I give you the Dragon Replacement Glasses as a new player package.]
The system said with a regretful face.
[The Dragon Replacement Glasses are a rare gold card at the SSR level. If it weren't for the compensation for my negligence, I wouldn't have given it to you.]
Ji Mu pondered.
He had specifically requested this in his previous life...
Even though he couldn't remember the events before the world reopened, he understood the thoughts of his previous self.
After all, on Blue Star, he had been constantly harassed by various women because of his appearance.
Now, with the Dragon Replacement Glasses, it would indeed save him a lot of trouble.
He slowly drew a circle on the table with his index finger and paused.
But speaking of trouble...
His thoughts suddenly turned to the people he met this afternoon, and he asked,
"System, did you just say that there is a skill package that hasn't been opened yet?
Though he narrowly escaped this time, someone would eventually come looking for him.
He needed backup.
Of course, the system understood the young man's intentions.
[Host, there is, but...]
It mentioned the pros and cons.
[The package is purely random. What if you get a useless skill?]
"You also said 'just in case.'"
Ji Mu's expression was nonchalant.
Compared to the system's worries, he seemed very calm.
"If you don't take any risks, how will you know if you can turn a bike into a motorcycle?"
[Huh... Is there a possibility that most people who say that don't end up getting a bike?]
"Hmph."
Ji Mu cleared his throat easily.
"Let's stop talking. Where's the package? I'll open it now."
The system dared not spoil his determination!
["..."]
Seeing the young man's determination, the system no longer tried to dissuade him.
[Good luck, host.]
The words fell.
A large spinning wheel appeared on the virtual panel, displaying countless skill introductions that were hard to take in.
The most eye-catching part was the part in the middle of the spinning wheel, which glowed with gold.
‘Master Level Wing Chun’
‘Suit Brawler’
‘Max Level Martial Arts’
‘Warrior God's Blessing’
‘Inborn Strength’
The font color and special effects alone were completely different from the outward skills, which was impressive.
Ji Mu rubbed his fingers together, feeling a bit excited.
These gold skills, if he could get one, would be enough to make him stand out in this martial arts-deficient world.
[Host, these are all SSR-level gold cards with a win rate of only 0.08%. Let's be realistic.]
"You think it's like drawing a crystal of honor without a safety net? Ridiculous."
Ji Mu wasn't moved.
Who cares if you can draw it or not, it's still unknown.
He straightened his chest, full of confidence, and extended his finger to click the draw button.
As he made this move, the giant spinning wheel quickly began to turn.
His eyes, like shadows, followed closely.
Time passed second by second.
The speed of the wheel gradually slowed down, and his heart was beating wildly, like the waves of a lake that couldn't calm down.
As the hand was about to point to the Gold Skills section, this tense feeling reached its peak.
Would he win?
Ji Mu swallowed his spittle.
At the moment he felt the most anxious, the spinning wheel finally stopped.
Immediately after that, a dazzling golden light filled the room.
In the next instant, he heard the system's disbelieving exclamation.
[Holy cow, did I really get a gold?!]
Is this fake?!
Rubbing his eyes, he quickly flew to the spinning wheel and checked it back and forth.
But after countless checks, he found no fault.
The dazzling special effects undoubtedly pointed to one fact.
He really... got a gold.
The eyes of the system gradually became dull.
[Could such a miracle really appear in the world with a single draw?]
Why didn't I get it after drawing hundreds of times before?
It fell silent.
There was a hint of sadness, a touch of inferiority, and a little doubt about life in its eyes.
Ji Mu looked at the system and said nothing.
"Lucky bastard."
Ignoring the adjacent pie chart that was already in a state of self-destruction, Ji Mu's focus was already on the gold card he had just drawn.
[Skill: Ancient Evil (Active Skill)]
[Skill Description: Upon activation, for the next 30 seconds, you will be as powerful as the legendary Shen Dian Wei, with your physical strength increased fivefold, mastery of any weapon, and immunity to all negative conditions.]
[Skill Summary:]
?If you're facing a thousand killers at once, it might be a bit tricky.?
?Will you lose??
?You will win.?
[Note: After the effect of the skill wears off, your body will enter a state of weakness for up to two hours.]
?Comment: Are you willing to be a coward for life or a hero for 30 seconds??.
Isn't this the ultimate adrenaline rush?
After looking at the whole circle, Ji Mu nodded in satisfaction.
"No wonder it's an SSR-level skill. Aside from the Weakness Buff, it's actually quite overpowering."
A pie chart that was in a state of self-destruction earlier had mentioned that the physical strength of an ordinary man was usually around 50.
With a maximum limit of 100 points, his physical strength of 300 after using the skill was far too much.
In other words, he was invincible!
With the support of the Gold Card, Ji Mu felt a clarity and freshness he had never experienced before.
With both legs propped up on the table, he carried Xiao Huohuo's classic quote on his shoulders.
Now, no matter what kind of school bully or big shot they are, they're just small potatoes in front of him.
Thinking about the threatening group he encountered this afternoon, a flash of determination appeared in his eyes.
Everyone has their moment of glory, don't take a fleeting moment for granted.
That tough guy will definitely come back empty-handed!