Chapter 35: The Store Manager

Everyone talked and laughed for a while, Xiaotian suddenly looked at the apple watch on his wrist, and immediately shouted: "Oops, it's broken, it's broken, the last two are ghostly algebra lessons, and her class can't be warped!" "I said I was going to run in a hurry.

"Xiaotian, don't you want your earth splitting technique?" Phoenix Jiao smiled and raised the membership card in her hand and greeted.

"Oh, I almost forgot." Xiao Tian slapped his head and ran back, took out his membership card and put it together with Phoenix's membership card, and a glimmer of light instantly transferred from Phoenix's card to his card.

"Thank you! Sister Phoenix, Boss, Brother Tan, Brother Chen, goodbye everyone. I'll withdraw first, and next time I'll treat everyone to a big dinner. Bye! Xiao Tian hurriedly shouted around, and then ran away in a hurry.

The tank coughed and nodded at everyone: "Captain, everyone, I still have something to do and leave first, and we will meet again in the next operation." ”

As he spoke, he walked up to Chen Xi again, stretched out his big hand and patted Chen Xi on the shoulder, and said with a gentle smile: "Come on, brother!" Then he walked away, leaving only a burly back for everyone.

Phoenix also smiled charmingly and said, "I'm so tired, I have to go back to make up for a beauty sleep." Captain, let me know the next time the team acts. As he said that, when he passed by Chen Xi, he threw a wink at Chen Xi again, looked at Chen Xi's blushing face, let out a silver bell-like laugh, and walked towards the back door of the video game city.

Although she wears a Western-style mask that resembles a masquerade, her picturesque smile is so beautiful that if she takes it off, it will be the perfect example of a smile on her face.

Who would have thought that such a beautiful woman would also fight in this cruel video game city, Chen Xi looked at the departing figure of the phoenix, and thought silently in his heart.

"Hey, look, everyone is gone!" Sun Baiyuan shouted, and Chen Xideng woke up from his contemplation and smiled embarrassedly at Sun Baiyuan.

"Hehe, have you seen enough? If you've seen enough, I'll come with me and take you to a place for a long time. Sun Baiyuan smiled and teased Chen Xi.

"Brother Sun, where are we going?" Chen Xi asked hurriedly.

"Sell cards." Sun Baiyuan said two words with a smile, and then led Chen Xi to a side door of the video game city.

When you enter this door, it feels like a lounge. The whole room is covered with a dark red carpet, and a dozen chairs and single sofas are randomly arranged. There is a large LCD TV about 80 inches hanging on one wall of the room, and there is actually a bar in the corner of the room, and a man in a white trench coat is sitting on a high chair behind the bar, holding a glass of red wine and drinking slowly.

The man was wearing a mask, not the funny clown mask that Lao Gao wore, but a pure white mask that showed only his eyes, nose, and mouth.

There were also seven or eight people in the room, sitting or standing, dressed in different ways, and at first glance they knew that they were gamers. Some sat two or three people together and muttered quietly, while others stared at the big screen on the wall in deep thought.

Chen Xi also looked at the TV on the wall, but only saw subtitle messages scrolling and playing.

"Player No. 0273 sells the Journey to the West Demon Legend game skill card "Seventy-two Changes"", if you want to buy it as soon as possible, the price is negotiable.

"Player No. 0911 wants to buy the White Tiger True Qi Inheritance Card of the God of Fighting Game, the price is favorable, and it is urgent!"

"No. 0434 player has acquired all kinds of cards for games such as Arthurian Legend, Warriors of the Three Kingdoms, and Biochemical Dinosaur Empire all year round, at affordable prices, and is in the video game city every Monday to Sunday, please contact if you are interested."

"Player No. 0198's squad recruits a team member to guide the Legend of Journey to the West, and those who are interested will be interviewed"

"No. 1017 ......"

It turns out that this is a big screen that publishes player transaction information, mainly in three categories: buying cards, selling cards and recruiting players. But Sun Baiyuan didn't look at the big screen at all, and led Chen Xi straight to the man in the trench coat with the white mask.

"Store manager, haven't you seen you in a while?" Sun Baiyuan walked up and said hello.

The white-masked man looked at Sun Baiyuan and Chen Xi, his eyes flashed, and he smiled: "White Ape, I really haven't seen you much recently, I heard that you saved a rookie, isn't it this young man next to you." ”

"Hehe, I can't hide anything from you," Sun Baiyuan grinned and patted Chen Xi's shoulder again: "This is the new member of our team, Chen Xi." ”

"Chen Xi, this is the owner of the Infinite Video Game City, and everyone calls him the store manager." Sun Baiyuan turned his head and introduced Chen Xi again.

This white masked man is the owner of this mysterious video game city! Chen Xi couldn't help but feel a pang in his heart.

"Hehe, I'm not the owner, I'm just the manager of this branch." The white-masked man glanced at Chen Xi and said with a smile. His mask was just below his nose, his entire lips were exposed, the corners of his mouth were slightly upturned, and his smile had an unfathomable feeling.

The shopkeeper turned around and took out two glasses from behind the bar, took out another bottle of red wine, poured them on, and asked, "White Ape, have you been having a good time lately, right?" What are you looking for me this time? As he spoke, he pushed the two cups in front of Sun Baiyuan and Chen Xi respectively.

"What else can I do with you, of course it's selling cards, I can't afford your service of answering questions." Sun Baiyuan took out his membership card as he spoke, called up the picture of the Yanlong Hundred Strikes Card, and handed it to the store manager: "You give a price for this card." ”

The store manager glanced at it, was slightly stunned, and said with a smile: "Hehe, since your brother named Xiaochuan had an accident, it seems that you have never cleared the legend of King Arthur again, right?" It's been over this time, it seems that you have taught this newcomer well, and he has been able to cooperate with you to clear the customs. ”

Sun Baiyuan smiled, which was a tacit acquiescence.

"This Yanlong Hundred Blows counts you as seven points." The store manager said.

"Seven is too little, why don't you get ten!" Sun Baiyuan immediately began to bargain.

"You guy knows how to raise prices, you know that now there are fewer newcomers, and there is less demand for Arthurian legend's skill cards, so you can't sell them at a high price. Just these eight points are also for the sake of your white ape, and I only give six to ordinary people. ”

Sun Baiyuan had no choice but to say helplessly: "Okay, seven is seven." With that, he picked up the glass in front of him and lifted it up.

Then, the manager pulled out a tablet-like object from the bar, about the size of B5 paper, but it was extremely thin and about the same as a card. Sun Baiyuan shook the membership card on it, and a faint light flashed, and the transaction was completed.

Sun Baiyuan put away the card and said to Chen Xi: "Chen Xi, you take out the membership card and let the store manager take a look." ”

As soon as Chen Xi heard this, he immediately took out his membership card and put it in front of the white-masked man, the store manager glanced at Chen Xi's card, and a pair of pupils shrank suddenly: "This is your first clearance?" Are these cards drawn in a 10-in-a-row? ”

"Yes, in addition to the skill card of the dragon's tail foot, which was obtained last time, the remaining ten cards were obtained from the ten consecutive draws of the first clearance reward just now." Chen Xi immediately answered honestly.

Sun Baiyuan stretched out his hand, pointed at Chen Xi's membership card and said, "Store manager, you should also know that my brother let the crow's miscellaneous deceive miserably, so there is a lack of game points." In these cards, in addition to the dragon's tail foot, the current card and the King Arthurian fighting inheritance, you can give a reasonable price for the remaining eight cards, after all, the loss suffered by my brother is not completely unrelated to your video game city. ”

As if sensing the resentment in Sun Baiyuan's tone, the store manager just smiled slightly, looked at Chen Xi again, and asked, "How is it, newcomer, are your captain's words your own meaning?" ”

"Yes, I am willing to listen to our captain's arrangement." Chen Xi replied categorically. But he was very reluctant to the Demon Emperor Lucius bloodline card in his heart, it was a dark gold card! It is said that many gamers have drawn the card hundreds of times and have never won the dark gold card.

But he believed that Sun Baiyuan's suggestion was the best for him, so even some doubts were quickly put away.

"Okay, five black iron cards, one silver card, one gold card, one dark gold ......, a total of 35 points." The store manager said with a deep sigh.

"35 o'clock...... Give it more, after all, there's a dark gold card, don't be too ruthless, store manager. Sun Baiyuan felt that the price was fair, but he wanted to fight for Chen Xi more, so he grinded hard and said.

Chen Xi looked at this scene, and suddenly felt very similar to the scene when he went to the arcade hall when he was a child, and saw that when some children bought coins from the arcade owner, he wanted to spare one or two more, and he couldn't help but miss and want to laugh.

"You white ape, my price is not low! If this dark gold card was really that good, you wouldn't keep it for your squad? Okay, for the sake of this young man being deceived, and your white ape's face, it's just 37 points, and it's not good to be a little more. The white-masked man smiled helplessly.

"You big store manager, just add two points,"

Sun Baiyuan was still a little unwilling, but with his understanding of many dealings with this white-masked man, this was already the store's bottom limit. So he nodded ruthlessly and said, "Cheng, it's just 37 points, but, store manager, why did I come to you to sell cards instead of trading with players, you should know, so you must keep it secret for us!" ”

"Don't worry!" The store manager looked at Chen Xi as he spoke, and Chen Xi immediately nodded in agreement. The store manager looked like a tablet, and a glimmer of light flashed across Chen Xi's membership card.

Chen Xi looked at the status of his membership card, and a message immediately appeared on the card:

ID: 1211

Name: Xi Chen

Membership Level: Bronze Beginner

Membership points: 38

Number of cards owned: 2

His points have finally changed from 1 to 38 points, which also means that his life can continue for 38 years, Chen Xi felt an indescribable relief, like a prisoner who was about to be executed in one year, and suddenly received a notice of a 38-year reprieve. The joy of rebirth after the catastrophe and the ease of relief are something that ordinary people simply cannot experience.

"Young man, you have just entered the arcade, and being able to play so well proves that you have extraordinary talent. Cherish your talents, try to find your own path, and remember not to lose your heart. The man in the white mask said a few more words to Chen Xi earnestly.

Through his warm eyes behind the white mask, Chen Xi could vaguely feel a trace of expectation and attention, just like the feeling of expectation of the head teacher for a child in the class who had just shown a little talent for learning in middle school.

The store manager said to Sun Baiyuan again: "White Ape, take your team members, I am optimistic about you." ”

"Hehe, the shopkeeper, there are a lot of people you like, but we are flattered! However, I suggest that you should also consider the character of certain people, and whether those scum who have lost their conscience and are despicable and shameless should also be taken care of. Sun Baiyuan smiled and said something with a gun and a stick, although he smiled, there was anger in his eyes.

He patted Chen Xi again, pointed to the red wine on the table and said, "Chen Xi, the red wine of the store manager is a treasure, you can't find it in the world, drink it quickly, don't spoil good things." ”

Chen Xi scratched his head embarrassedly, he usually couldn't eat, how could he drink any red wine, he didn't want to drink it in the first place. But since Sun Baiyuan said so, and the store manager also raised his hand to invite him to taste the wine, if he didn't drink it, he was afraid that he would offend others, so Chen Xi took the wine glass and drank it all.

In the entrance of this glass of wine, Chen Xi felt very mellow and fragrant, not only the taste of red wine, but also mixed with a special sweet taste. It was as if a hot wire flowed from the throat into the abdomen, and then penetrated into the limbs.

There must be a lot of mystery in this wine!

The two of them then said goodbye to the store manager, turned around and left the lounge--trading venue, and went straight back to the lobby.

"Captain......" Chen Xi wanted to say something, but after shouting two words, he stopped talking.

"If there's anything you want to ask, just ask. I know you must have a lot of questions to ask, but now that the important things are out of the way, let's have a good chat. ”

"Hehe, captain, in fact, I want to ask why that dark gold card is sold, that card seems to be very strong."

Sun Baiyuan Yile said: "I knew you would ask about this first, this dark gold card is indeed a rare card, and you also saw the strength of the Demon Emperor just now." If you use the Demon Emperor's bloodline card, you can also become the foundation of that terrifying demon man. But are you sure you really want to do that, to become that inhuman monster? ”

Sun Baiyuan paused for a moment, and saw that Chen Xi's face was a little pale, so he continued: "The various cards in the video game city are, in the final analysis, to make players strong and have super powers. It can be roughly divided into six categories: exercise inheritance, bloodline, skills, props, summons, and special. The so-called exercise inheritance card only refers to the inheritance of a power system, such as this King Arthur's fighting spirit inheritance, and using this card is equivalent to having the foundation of King Arthur's bright fighting spirit. And with this foundation, you can cultivate the various skills of the Bright Dou Qi. Otherwise, King Arthur's skill cards, such as Light Slash, Force Slash, King's Wind or something, you can't use them at all. ”

"Hey, Captain, how can I use the warhammer you learned to throw when I first met you?" Chen Xi couldn't help but ask.

"That's because that skill is too low-level, and there are no corresponding high-level strength requirements such as fighting spirit and internal force to use this low-level skill, even if it can be used with muscle strength alone. In short, low-level skills are like bicycles, you can ride one and go. But intermediate and advanced skills are like cars, helicopters, airplanes, and so on. With these machines alone, without driving skills and without corresponding fuel, you can't drive. ”

Sun Baiyuan's explanation was simple and clear, and Chen Xi nodded again and again.

"Now when it comes to bloodline cards, compared with legacy cards, bloodline cards have their advantages, the first is that they are fast, and the second is that they are generally stronger than inheritance cards of the same level. In the future, there will be a lot of bloodline cards in the game of our strategy, such as werewolf blood, vampire blood, angel blood, zombie blood, various fairy and monster bloodlines in Journey to the West, etc., the use of bloodline cards almost immediately has the ability of bloodline, but the use of the exercise inheritance card just has a foundation. For example, the Arthurian Legacy Card that you are about to use, after using it, you only have the most elementary strength of the Light Fighting Qi, and then you have to slowly perceive and exercise, and gradually strengthen your Light Fighting Qi little by little, the whole process will be very slow and difficult, far less effective than the bloodline. ”

"But why is it that the bloodline has such obvious merits that it is not recommended that you choose? Because the pedigree card has three fatal flaws, the first is the limitation of development. Many of the bloodlines of the Demon Outer Dao look very strong, but with it, there is very little room for development in the future, such as the Demon Emperor Card, which will become extremely strong in a short period of time if used now, but it will be difficult to become stronger in the future. And King Arthur's vindictive inheritance may grow very slowly in a short period of time, but step by step, the future development is unlimited.

The second is compatibility, the general bloodline ability is strong, but the possibility of compatible other bloodlines or skills is extremely low, such as King Arthur's vindictive inheritance, even if you get other inheritances, internal skills or skills in the future, many can be cultivated at the same time, and with the use of the Demon Emperor bloodline card, most of the bloodline skills are impossible to have anymore.

The most fatal flaw is the third point, which is side effects! Using a bloodline card, it means that your body is no longer a pure person, if it is an angel, elf and other good races of the bloodline card is okay, but many heterogeneous bloodlines have great side effects, or madness and irritability, or cruelty and darkness, or tyrannical and murderous, etc. Therefore, King Arthur's vindictive inheritance is the best choice. ”

Sun Baiyuan's words made Chen Xi secretly frightened, he couldn't imagine that there were so many mysteries in this video game city, and these words were probably the personal experience and blood lessons of many gamers.

He couldn't help but be secretly glad that he had a guide like Sun Baiyuan, if he was alone in the video game city, if he really got the Demon Emperor bloodline card, maybe he would use it himself. Then he turned into an inhuman and powerful monster with a great change in personality. The thought of this made Chen Xi shudder.

"So what if you accidentally use a bad pedigree card? Can't help it? Chen Xi asked again.

"There are two ways, the first way is to find a higher-level bloodline card to use, and use the high-level bloodline to suppress the low-level bloodline; The second way is to get a purification card, which is the same as the embodiment card you just got, which is a special card, that is, a card that can be obtained in every game and can clear a bloodline or exercise inheritance selected in the player's body. ”

"Oh, I see." Chen Xi couldn't help but sigh again at the magic of this video game city, and there was actually a card to wash away the bloodline or exercises, he suddenly remembered something again, raised his head and said: "Captain, I see that although I have cleared the customs this time, the harvest of the tank is very small, Xiaotian and Phoenix are also average, but I got thirty-seven game points, I want to take out a part of the subsidy to everyone, what do you think?" ”

Sun Baiyuan couldn't help but be stunned when he heard this, and then laughed happily: "Hehe, Chen Xi, I really didn't misunderstand you, you are emotional, and you are righteous enough." But you still don't need it, you only have these thirty points yourself, and it's the first time you got it for ten consecutive draws, and it won't be such a generous reward if you clear the customs in the future. Besides, thanks to you this time, we have all learned two hidden skills, and this alone is worth it even if we don't clear the level. ”

Seeing that Chen Xi was about to say more, Sun Baiyuan raised his hand to stop him, and continued: "Now it's time to talk about the arrangements for you, and you will train with me next." Although it was the first time I cleared the level, it was also against luck, and with the credit of your Reborn Holy Cross, you are still far behind. When you go back, first learn King Arthur's Fighting Spirit Inheritance Card, and then manifest the Mermaid Ring, and your training will enter the intermediate stage in the future, so don't think about being a deserter then! ”

"Haha, captain, don't look down on me, this magical video game city, all kinds of supernatural ability cards, I believe that most people can't resist the temptation of becoming a superpower, and I can't forget everyone's kindness, only I become stronger, can I not drag everyone back, and play my role in the team." So don't worry, captain, I'll definitely work harder to improve myself faster. Chen Xi said with a solemn expression.

Seeing this, Sun Baiyuan nodded again and again with satisfaction, and said with a smile: "Okay! Attaboy! Then when you go back, you can use that King Arthur's Exercise Inheritance Card, and then use the Cash Card to show the Mermaid's Ring, which is a rare treasure. ”

"Shall we go back now?"

Sun Baiyuan looked at his watch, hesitated for a moment, and then said: "It's still early, I had a feeling in my heart when I broke through the level just now, and it seems that I want to break through the current bottleneck." But in a flash, there is a feeling that you can see it, but you can't grasp it. I wanted to experience it again in the game so that I could capture this feeling thoroughly. So you wait for me for a while, it won't be too long. ”

Chen Xi immediately agreed: "Okay, I just want to go around the video game city, I didn't take a good look at it last time." ”

Sun Baiyuan said: "It's good to take a look, in this video game city, it is strictly forbidden for players to attack each other, so it is very safe, but you remember not to trust other players, and you must always be vigilant in your heart." With that, he turned and walked over to a GOF fighting god machine, put on his helmet and entered the game.