Chapter 197: No Wool Left Untaken
“Take a look at the attribute panel in the game; at the very bottom, there’s a line that says ‘Synchronization Rate’. This probably shows how much it affects your real body. It’s such an intuitive name, yet no one thought too deeply about it before.”
Xu Xiaoyue fell into contemplation, and after a while, she asked, “What’s your synchronization rate?”
“With the additional 20% from this event, it’s currently at 58%. Significant changes in the body start happening from 30%.”
“I think I’m at 26%. I wonder if I’ll change too…”
“Your character in the game is just like you in real life; it will probably just enhance your physical qualities.”
Hearing this, Xu Xiaoyue let out a huge sigh of relief.
They were just getting into a discussion when suddenly both their phones vibrated simultaneously.
Xu Xiaofeng immediately checked the messages. Just one glance, and her expression changed drastically.
“Little Wind! Quick, look! The official announcement just dropped! It seems like it’s a unified message sent to all the players!”
Xu Xiaofeng also started to check.
The main content of the announcement explained how the game can truly enhance physical qualities.
It stated that this game combines top-notch technologies from five rational nations, and conditions in the game can indeed partially feedback to reality.
Not only does it provide fitness effects, but it can even develop human potential and achieve things that weren’t possible before.
And then came a series of so-called scientific explanations and specialized jargon, topped off with reference materials.
The aim was clearly to look impressive while ensuring no one really understood it.
In any case, Xu Xiaofeng and Xu Xiaoyue didn’t grasp a thing.
Xu Xiaoyue stared blankly, “Little Wind… Can this really develop human potential and turn you into something like this?!”
“Just listen to their nonsense.”
But Xu Xiaofeng could understand why they had to handle it this way.
It’s a tricky situation for the officials; they couldn’t create too much chaos or panic while also needing to promote the game widely.
Considering their limited authority, it wasn’t easy to come up with such a high-level deception.
“It seems the officials have just solidified the situation; looks like competition for this game is going to get even fiercer.”
“Who could compete with you?”
Xu Xiaofeng just smiled and kept quiet.
I definitely don’t need to compete; I’m basically a shoo-in.
“Xiaoyue, it’s time to step up your game. Missing out on the last event was a big loss!”
“Sigh, don’t remind me. Thankfully, I managed to grab a commentary position, and the officials even gave out some rewards.”
Xu Xiaoyue continued scrolling through messages, “Hey! It says here they’re really going to establish game majors, and our school is on the first batch of trial lists! Should we try it out?!”
There had been hints about this before, but it was now fully confirmed.
It seemed this event had pushed many players’ synchronization rates over 30%, showcasing extraordinary power.
Xu Xiaofeng thought to herself and shook her head, “I’m definitely not going, feel free to do as you like.”
Suddenly, Xu Xiaoyue leaned over, grabbed Xu Xiaofeng’s little hand, and playfully pouted, “Then I won’t go either; big sister, take me with you!”
“Calling me big sister won’t help; I’m busy.”
“Then I guess I’ll just check it out myself, and you can take me when you have time.”
“Perfect timing! Right now, I’m free; let’s jump into the game.”
“Huh? Right now?”
Xu Xiaoyue rubbed her legs. She had just sat down and hadn’t even rested for a few minutes…
“Little Moon! No more slacking off! Let’s go!”
“Stop pushing, stop pushing, I’m going! I’m on it.”
Xu Xiaofeng jokingly shoved Xu Xiaoyue into the room, but she knew very well what was up.
The world was going to get chaotic, whether in the Otherworld or on Blue Star.
The future was uncertain, so the only way to stand strong amidst the future chaos was to build a solid foundation and have the strength to protect one’s territory.
In the Otherworld, within the Jade Emperor Kingdom’s Emerald City, dawn was just breaking.
Yuliya crawled out of bed, feeling her body.
Hmm, feeling refreshed and fully revived!
She privately messaged the little moon who had just logged on, sending over an address.
Now that the Nuclear Bomb Little Sister was ostensibly visiting family and wouldn’t return for a few days, the best meeting spot for her and Little Moon was at her home.
After receiving a reply, Yuliya sat on the bed, absentmindedly swinging her little feet.
Suddenly, she thought of something and quickly stopped, making a mock pouting yet adorable expression, and then called out in her mind.
“Sister Tong, isn’t it a bit too much to treat me like this?!”
She always felt a little uneasy about Sister Tong erasing her memories.
But there was silence.
“Sister Tong, I know you’re there; don’t act like you didn’t hear me. If you don’t say anything, I’ll… I’ll just bang my head against a block of tofu!”
At last, a mechanical voice echoed in her mind, “What do you want?”
Yuliya snorted, crossing her arms and lifting her chin, “I don’t want anything specific; I just want a reasonable explanation from Sister Tong.”
“Go ahead, what kind of compensation do you want?”
“Hee hee hee…” Yuliya’s face lit up with a smile, “Well, I didn’t really say it that way, but if Sister Tong insists on giving compensation, a little something would be nice!”
Yuliya could almost see an eye roll in the void. But she didn’t care; she was used to it.
“There’s a 2% synchronization rate as compensation.”
Yuliya nearly choked, gasping for breath.
“Cough cough cough… Sister Tong! Don’t get too carried away!”
You want to mess with my synchronization rate? Look at how I am right now; isn’t that enough?!
The answer, of course, was no.
“2%, and there’s a surprise.”
What surprise?
Yuliya frowned.
She suddenly remembered what the doctor had said during her check-up today.
“Don’t tell me…”
“It is.”
“This… this this this…”
Yuliya felt a mix of excitement and panic.
This was a sign, a sign of growing up.
“Um… Sister Tong, if that goes up, will it happen in real life too?”
“It won’t.”
“It won’t?”
Yuliya felt a bit let down.
“It could happen.”
“No! No way!”
System: Do you want it or not? Just give me a straight answer!
“Then let’s not have it; just pretend it happened. I won’t feel any pain, but I get to enjoy life—perfect!”
Yuliya’s optimistic nature kicked in successfully.
After all, she was definitely going to snag that compensation. If there’s wool to be pulled, not a single strand should be left behind!
Opportunities to fleece Sister Tong weren’t often.
“Then knock over the teacup on the table.”
She did as told.
Ding!
Congratulations! You’ve unlocked the achievement “Stuffed to the Gills,” rewarding you with 2% synchronization rate.
“…”
Fine, fine, I guess I do feel a bit stuffed right now.
Well, that settles everything; now I just need to wait for Little Moon to show up.
After a while, Yuliya noticed some commotion outside in the yard, so she went to check it out.
