Chapter 19: 2-Star Unit Nest, Skeleton Archers!
Chapter 19: 2-Star Unit Nest, Skeleton Archers!
"What... is going on?"
Shen Xing stared blankly at the twisted doorknob in his hand. Even though it was made of sheet metal, it shouldn't be this brittle, right?
Then, realizing something, he muttered, "Could it be that my attributes improved in the game, and my physical body also became stronger in reality?"
Thinking of this, Shen Xing's pupils contracted slightly.
His gaze swept around the room and quickly settled on the bucket in the corner.
Push the wheelchair over, grab the bucket with both hands, and pull hard.
He lifted the water bottle, which weighed dozens of kilograms, just like that.
"It really has gotten bigger!"
For a normal person, lifting several tens of kilograms might not be a big deal.
However, because of his lower limb paralysis, he can only use his upper body, and it is difficult for him to lift something weighing more than ten kilograms.
"Beep beep! Beep beep!"
My phone kept vibrating in my pocket, with multiple messages coming in from the discussion group.
Cilantro Lover: "Holy crap! Shen Xing, Jia Yi, this is amazing!"
"I reached level 3 in the game today, and after logging out, I suddenly felt full of energy."
"Then I went downstairs to the gym and tried it out. My grip strength increased to 80 kilograms, and I ran the 100 meters in under 11 seconds!"
I replied with a string of "eat, eat, eat" sounds: "I felt it yesterday. Before, I would be out of breath after climbing just two and a half floors, but now I can carry packages up six floors in one go without even breaking a sweat."
"A black dog tried to bite me on the street, but I kicked it away! Haha!"
Clearly, they all felt the physical changes brought about by the upgrade.
Although the improvement wasn't that dramatic, it was still comparable to at least several years of systematic training for an average person.
"That's awesome! Let's get together at the mall tomorrow, it's on me!" said the cilantro-loving girl.
"Shen Xing, just wait at home. I'll come pick you up in my old man's car."
He paused for a moment, then said mysteriously, "Oh, by the way, I've also prepared some good stuff for you."
I kept eating and asking, "What good stuff is this?"
"secret."
"Tch, why are you being so mysterious? If you dare to play me for a fool tomorrow, you'll be sorry." Xu Jiayi threatened, which was considered her way of agreeing.
Shen Xing was also curious about what good stuff Qin Lang was talking about, so she replied with an "ok" emoji.
I went to the kitchen and cooked a pot of frozen dumplings. After eating them, I lay back down on the bed.
After reviewing the day's achievements in my mind, I pulled the covers up and fell into a deep sleep.
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The next day, the morning sunlight streamed in through the window.
As summer approaches, the daily temperature continues to rise, and the cramped rental room gradually becomes hot and stuffy.
Shen Xing opened her eyes, glanced at the ceiling, then at the glasses on the bedside table, lost in thought.
This is the third day since he started playing that game, and he feels that his entire life trajectory has been changed because of it.
It is not yet known whether this change is good or bad.
Even Shen Xing wasn't sure how long he could last in the game, or whether he would be torn apart by monsters one day in the future.
But at least, compared to the past few years, he's had a great time these past few days.
"Northeast China is my hometown~"
The loud ringtone of a cell phone echoed through the rented room.
As soon as the call was answered, Qin Lang's excited voice came through: "Shen Xing, come down quickly, Jia Yi and I are almost at the door."
"Okay, wait a moment."
Shen Xing hung up the phone and nimbly got out of bed.
After a quick wash, I pushed my wheelchair downstairs.
Arriving at the street below the old residential building, two familiar figures were standing by the roadside waiting.
Qin Lang was wearing a gray casual T-shirt and shorts today.
I don't know if it's just my imagination, but this guy seems a bit more muscular than before.
Xu Jiayi, who was standing next to her, wasn't wearing pajamas today, but just a black sweatshirt and jeans.
Her hair was messy, and she looked sloppy.
However, Shen Xing noticed that her skin condition was better than before; it was whiter and she had fewer pimples.
Behind them, there was a silver Lexus SUV parked.
"Shen Xing, let me push you."
Qin Lang quickly ran over and pushed Shen Xing to the car.
Then, with both hands under his armpits, he was easily lifted up and placed in the passenger seat.
Xu Jiayi folded up the wheelchair and put it in the trunk.
"Beep beep!"
The car started and sped down the street.
A gentle morning breeze blew into the car, bringing with it the scent of fresh grass.
Shen Xing leaned against the car window, listening to the Snow Leopard anthem "Zood" playing on repeat in the car, watching the pedestrians and traffic passing by on the roadside, a ripple of emotion stirred in his heart.
Soon, they arrived at a nearby shopping mall.
After parking the car in the basement, Qin Lang pushed Shen Xing into the elevator and then went down to the first floor.
Their unusual combination attracted the attention of many passersby.
However, most people's eyes were on Shen Xing, surprised by how handsome the young man was, and then looked at his legs with regret.
They ignored the stares and continued on their way.
As I passed an elevator, a figure staggered down.
Without noticing, he fell forward and almost landed on Shen Xing.
Qin Lang reacted quickly, using his large hand to block it and push it away forcefully.
"Damn it, how do you walk?" he yelled angrily.
The man didn't speak, but simply raised his head, revealing a pale, almost ashen face with bloodshot pupils.
The other person was wearing a black leather jacket and was a middle-aged man, who looked to be around thirty or forty years old.
Qin Lang wanted to say something more, but Shen Xing grabbed his sleeve and slowly shook his head.
"Hmph, you're lucky. Be more careful next time."
The middle-aged man remained silent, turned around, and walked straight towards the center of the mall.
The three of them were not in a bad mood and chatted and laughed all the way into an all-you-can-eat barbecue restaurant.
The waiters were very welcoming and introduced them to the restaurant's various signature dishes.
They ordered their food and chatted while they waited.
"Qin Lang, have you struck it rich lately? You actually brought us here to eat." Xu Jiayi said incredulously, "This place is really expensive, it costs over three hundred per person."
Shen Xing and Xu Jiayi both come from ordinary families and rarely participate in activities that cost more than 100 yuan.
"Haha, I did make a fortune recently, I amassed quite a few gold coins."
Qin Lang replied with a smile, then waved his hand, "Let's not talk about this anymore. Shen Xing, Jia Yi, here you go."
He took two boxes out of his pants pocket and mysteriously handed them to the two of them.
The box is silver-white and has a high-quality feel; the surface seems to be plated with a layer of silver.
"What's in here?" The two were even more curious.
"You'll know once you open it; it's definitely a good product," Qin Lang replied mysteriously.
Shen Xing and Xu Jiayi exchanged a glance, their expressions somewhat strange, and slowly opened the box.
What appeared before them were two glowing orbs, with faint shadowy figures moving inside, and two star patterns on them.
Inside the ball of light on the left was a pale skeleton with a quiver of arrows at its waist and a wooden bow in its hand.
Inside the ball of light on the right is a gray rock with short, thick limbs and a head along its edge.
"This is... a regular two-star unit nest, skeleton archers and golems?!" Xu Jiayi exclaimed in surprise.
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