Chapter 3: Wishing! Golden Legend!

"Hoo..."

Back in reality, Lei Cang leaned back in his chair, still immersed in the aftermath of the battle just now...

Since he learned that this was a virtual world, Lei Cang, who had no more concerns, completely unleashed his limitations.

After all, the ability card he possessed was called "Wandering Gunner," not something like "Martial Artist"...

His entire set of abilities revolved around firearms.

And so, with Lei Cang unleashing all firepower, the distressed person turned into Fu Hua. Even though she demonstrated the amazing skill of catching bullets barehanded, she still struggled against the barrage of bullets coming from various eerie angles.

In the end, Lei Cang crossed and threw both of his Colts, the flying firearms transformed into a brilliant silver light, continuously spewing bullets in the air, and then returning like boomerangs.

Fu Hua managed to block the first round of bullets, but she didn't expect the firearms to return and, from behind, a bullet charged with energy pierced through her carotid artery. Before dying, she left the words, "Is this the river?" and was judged as defeated.

After securing victory with "Wandering - Dual Eagle Return," before he could further experience this body, Lei Cang's consciousness was quickly pulled into darkness.

In the dimness, Lei Cang seemed to hear an angry girl's voice...

"Hey! Don't mess around with someone else's body like that!"

...

Lei Cang took a moment to recover from the feeling of losing power.

After completing the task, the system took away his abilities. It seemed that the ability cards only provided temporary enhancements during the task and wouldn't remain afterward.

However, some experience still lingered in his mind.

Now Lei Cang could handle handguns proficiently. Although he wasn't a perfect marksman, he could at least shoot and reload skillfully. Before this, Lei Cang had never touched a firearm.

"Maybe if I use the ability cards more, I'll learn the skills inside them..."

Lei Cang mumbled to himself.

Suddenly, his phone vibrated.

He picked up his phone and saw a message from "Life Trainer."

[Task Completed]

[Reward: 2000 Gold, Newbie Wishing Package]

[Host's Evaluation: What an idiot! Can't even recognize virtual reality and exposed Aunt Theresa's secret... Ugh, she's probably going to scold me again later. But since you helped me defeat the class monitor, I'll reluctantly give you a good evaluation.]

Lei Cang: "..."

"What's the use of the evaluation?"

"Does it increase the reward?"

He tried asking the phone and surprisingly received an answer.

A message appeared on the app.

[Completing tasks will earn rewards, unrelated to the evaluation.]

Lei Cang: "Oh, I see."

Then he had a bold idea. However, after thinking for a moment, he decided against it. He should try his best to satisfy each customer so they would give him more tasks and he could earn more rewards.

"What's the purpose of the Gold?"

[Gold can be exchanged for equivalent currency, used to upgrade and unlock permission levels, and receive more tasks.]

An option to upgrade appeared with a considerable amount of Gold listed behind it. Lei Cang's eyes blurred at the long string of zeroes.

Even the cheapest option, "Search and add a new 'customer,'" required 30,000 Gold.

30,000... That was a distant number for Lei Cang, who still needed to support himself. As a minor, he couldn't do many jobs, and writing was a pretty decent way to earn money without affecting his studies.

After calming down, Lei Cang decided to open the highlight of the reward:

"The Newbie Wishing Package."

He wondered what good items he could get.

With a little excitement, he tapped on the package icon.

In the next moment, a purple light burst out.

[Wow, Epic!]

[Cardinal Fantasy VII]

[Transfer Student Kallen, fighting with passion to dominate the academy]

[Note: This system will only provide all the knowledge to create the game; specific game production requires personal effort.]

On the package's cover, a white-haired girl with a handgun was confronting a pink-haired girl with bunny ears carrying a greatsword. The background looked like the St. Freya Academy Lei Cang had been to.

Lei Cang: "..."

Such rubbish! I even need to create it myself.

Also, what's with the name? Don't think I don't play games; I know that famous title.

Beware of getting a lawyer's letter!

Then, a message rushed into his mind.

It contained all the knowledge of creating "Cardinal Fantasy VII," including programming, art design, and various other professional skills.

In an instant, Lei Cang transformed from a complete novice in game production to an experienced game developer with over ten years of experience.

Compared to that game, this was the true value of "Epic"...

After assimilating the information, Lei Cang opened his eyes and surprisingly found that there were still nine wishes left in the package. Apparently, the Newbie Wishing Package came with ten wishes in total.

"...Pretty generous."

Lei Cang murmured and continued to click for draws.

[Warm Striped Underwear]

[Preferred by gentlemen, warm and suitable for putting on the head]

[Unidentified Meow]

[I want to drink Meow from Yae! - Someone making perverted remarks in broad daylight]

[Broken Barbell]

[Hoo, Hoo, don't waste a moment in training]

[Half of Houm Comics]

[Kiana, where are the comics I hid in the wardrobe! - Some school principal]

...

With each draw, Lei Cang's face turned darker, and his hands trembled.

[Loved Frying Pan], [Damaged Game Controller], [Lush Green Wig]... One after another, white lights appeared, revealing a bunch of miscellaneous items. Not to mention purple light like "Cardinal Fantasy VII," he didn't even see any blue light.

After eight draws, Lei Cang was surrounded by various pieces of junk.

He began to question life.

"Lottery is indeed a bad civilization!"

Lei Cang gritted his teeth and clicked for the last wish.

Unexpectedly, a dazzling golden light suddenly burst out!

[Wow, Golden Legend!]

Lei Cang's eyes widened in astonishment as he looked at the sparkling item that appeared.

[Taixu Sword Qi - Shenyuan]

[One of the five components of Taixu Sword Qi, also the most difficult one. Those who comprehend this component will progress rapidly in swordsmanship...]

[If you comprehend only one component, it will only increase the wielder's comprehension of swordsmanship.]

[If you learn 'Heart Component' and 'Form Component,' the wielder will be able to carry powerful sword qi in each strike.]

[If you learn the other four components, this component will unleash its true power...]

As soon as Lei Cang read the instructions, he suddenly felt a sharp pain in his head, as if he had been hit by a heavy hammer.

The world before him blurred instantly, accompanied by a tearing pain in his head.

Lei Cang screamed, holding his head as he fell from the chair to the ground.

His ears were buzzing as if thousands of people were whispering in his ears, and various colorful images appeared before him, confusing his senses.

"Hua, this is my plan for you..."

"...perished by 'Chi You'..."

"Yumu, you must take good care of yourself..."

"Phoenix Immortal..."

"...Master, I'm sorry..."

"You killed my mother, and I will avenge her..."

After a long time, the terrifying torment finally subsided, leaving Lei Cang lying on the ground, covered in cold sweat, gasping heavily.

His fingers trembled like chicken claws.

Then, he put two trembling fingers together and extended them shakily.

With a light swipe, the cemented ground quietly cracked open a one-inch-long gap.

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