Chapter 5

Sun Yuan hit the vending machine more than ten times, but it didn’t respond, which made him calm down and start to carefully inspect the vending machine.

After all, in the mobile game, it was so simple; just tap the machine with your finger to use it.

However, this thing was simple. After looking around, Sun Yuan only saw a green button the size of a fist on the right side. Did he even need to think?

It must be the switch.

Sun Yuan pressed it.

Sure enough, the vending machine started up.

The large LCD screen lit up, emitting a glow, and then small black cubes the size of fingernails appeared, gathering towards the center of the screen to form a large black cube.

This was the startup screen.

"Welcome to Vending Machine No. YSMM9523. We are here to serve you."

"Please read the usage rules carefully before making a purchase!"

"Warning: Players are not allowed to use violence, intentionally damage, or deface this machine. Otherwise, you will be punished according to the damage caused, and severe cases will result in immediate deletion!"

The vending machine’s voice was gender-neutral, neither friendly nor cold, like a lazy employee who just wants to get through the day.

While quickly browsing the usage rules, Sun Yuan asked, "When these vending machines are used for the first time, does the user get a free draw?"

In the mobile game he played, it was set up this way.

"That’s correct. Player Sun Yuan, you are the first user of this vending machine, and you have one free draw. Would you like to use it now?"

The mechanical voice made Sun Yuan smile.

Beta tester,

This is the advantage!

"Use it!"

Sun Yuan looked at the "YES" and "NO" options on the screen and tapped to confirm.

The screen changed, showing a metal treasure chest. The chest then rolled upwards, disappeared, and a new chest appeared, continuously cycling.

Sun Yuan stared at the chest, counting silently to 'eight' in his mind, and then slapped the screen.

Slap!

The chest stopped.

"Draw complete. Please collect your reward as soon as possible!"

Sun Yuan tapped the chest.

Swish!

With the sound effect of gold coins falling, the chest opened, and a baseball bat popped out.

Yes!

Sun Yuan cheered.

[Congratulations, you have obtained a Burst Bat!]

Name: Burst Bat.

Type: Attack Weapon.

Quality: Rare.

Equipment Effect: Using this bat, when you hit a target, the part of the target that is hit will explode, causing impact and burning damage.

Note: I am a cute baseball player who loves singing, dancing, rapping, and one-hit headshots!

"Haha, awesome!"

Sun Yuan, looking at the item description, clenched his fists in excitement and bumped them together in front of his chest.

In the game, equipment is ranked from low to high as Common, Fine, Rare, Dragon Slayer, Legendary, and Epic.

A rare piece of equipment can cost anywhere from a few thousand to tens of thousands of points.

For example, this Burst Bat costs six thousand points in the game store, and its explosion effect is highly damaging to Spore People.

The only downside is that the bat must be used in close combat, which increases the risk of death compared to ranged weapons.

Sun Yuan tapped the vending machine’s button.

The baseball bat on the screen immediately particleized, quickly decomposed, and was projected outside the screen, reassembling itself.

In just three seconds, the transmission was complete.

It was painted in red and gold, like Iron Man’s suit, very flashy and attractive.

Sun Yuan held it with both hands and swung it a few times.

Whoosh! Whoosh!

The sound of the bat cutting through the air was very pleasant, and it felt good in his hands. It was 110 centimeters long and weighed less than three pounds, making it very light and convenient.

Sun Yuan felt that hitting a Spore Person with this thing would be incredibly satisfying.

"I just got a free draw in the game."

Sun Yuan asked, "Can I use it now?"

A red beam of light shot out from the vending machine, scanning from Sun Yuan’s head to his feet.

"Current biological characteristics of the player Sun Yuan match 100%. You can use the draw opportunity."

The draw interface reappeared on the screen.

The metal treasure chest started to roll upwards again.

Sun Yuan counted silently to 'eight' and slapped the screen.

"Draw complete. Please collect your reward as soon as possible!"

Sun Yuan quickly tapped the chest.

Swish!

With the sound effect of gold coins falling, the chest opened, and a pair of red leather gloves popped out.

[Congratulations, you have obtained a pair of Street Fighter Gloves!]

Name: Street Fighter Gloves.

Type: Attack and Defense Combined.

Quality: Rare.

Equipment Effect: When you start a fight, your five basic attributes immediately triple, helping you take down all enemies and become the toughest kid on the street.

Additional Effect: When you wear these gloves, you might occasionally lose control of your hands and punch someone in the head.

Note: You might not believe it, but it’s the hands moving on their own.

"Great stuff!"

Sun Yuan’s eyes lit up. With this, he could take on ten people.

In the store, these gloves cost even more than the Burst Bat, reaching nine thousand points.

These Street Fighter Gloves are extremely valuable in the early stages of the game and are a must-have.

When the gloves were transmitted out, Sun Yuan immediately put them on and threw a few punches.

They fit perfectly and felt amazing.

After the draw, Sun Yuan clicked the screen to open the store interface.

The shelves were filled with various items.

[Emperor Engine: When equipped, it gives your body infinite power. Price: 1,000,000 points.]

[Star Sea Energy Drink: When consumed, it gives you boundless energy, allowing you to stay awake for 72 hours. Price: 1,000 points.]

[Entertainment Bunny Alien: Diligent and attentive, providing you with meticulous personal service. Price: 100,000 points.]

...

Sun Yuan looked around, satisfying his curiosity, but decided to buy attribute stones.

One attribute stone costs 1,000 points and can be used to increase one point of physical attributes.

As a beta tester, Sun Yuan already knew how to allocate points.

Strength is 5, the weakest, and logically, it should be strengthened to avoid being a weak point. However, with the Street Fighter Gloves, his strength triples to 15.

In simple terms, in battle, Sun Yuan can easily lift a 150-pound object and smash it at the enemy.

That’s enough.

So, he needed to increase Agility.

This would enhance his neural reaction speed and explosive power, allowing Sun Yuan to dodge most attacks from monsters and quickly retreat when necessary.

The attribute stones are small, round, and transparent.

Sun Yuan bought two and swallowed them directly.

Instantly, a warm current surged from his stomach, spreading through his veins and reaching every part of his body.

Sun Yuan felt warm and comfortable, as if he were soaking in a hot spring, and every pore on his body wanted to sing.

He took a deep breath, bent his knees, and jumped vertically, easily reaching 1.2 meters off the ground.

"Awesome!"

Sun Yuan smiled.

He is 1.83 meters tall, and before, dunking a basketball was a bit of a struggle. Now, with this jumping ability, he could perform all kinds of high-difficulty slam dunks.

Sun Yuan opened his attribute panel and saw that his Agility had increased from 8 to 10.

This value is already at the peak of an ordinary human, capable of winning gold medals in the 100-meter dash and long jump at the Olympics.

"Once I have more points, I’ll buy 5 centimeters in height."

Sun Yuan daydreamed.

In the game store, not only can you get plastic surgery, but you can also buy height with no side effects.

After buying the items, Sun Yuan walked to the rooftop and looked down at the campus.

It was already a chaotic mess, with panicked students running for their lives and Spore Monsters wandering around.

The world has really become a game!

Sun Yuan turned and went downstairs.

He was going to kill those rare monsters that drop equipment to prepare for the tower attack in an hour.

Tap, tap, tap!

Sun Yuan’s steps were light.

He was wearing jeans and a T-shirt bought from a street stall for 20 yuan, the kind that fades after one wash.

On his feet were 361° mesh running shoes, which cost over 100 yuan after a discount, not very durable, but better than sandals.

He reached the second floor.

Sun Yuan’s nerves immediately tightened, reminding himself to be cautious. Once he entered the first floor, he might encounter Spore People.

However, as soon as he turned the corner on the second floor, he saw a female college student Spore Person hugging a male student, inserting her large tongue into his throat to implant eggs.

"Damn!"

Sun Yuan was startled.

To be honest, he had killed many Spore People in the game, but that was just a game. Although the post-apocalyptic atmosphere was well-crafted, it was still fake.

But now, the Spore Person was right in front of him. Sun Yuan could see her swollen head, skin covered in light green patterns, and a leech-like thick tongue.

It was not only terrifying but also disgusting.

Moreover, a sour smell wafted from the Spore Person, making him want to vomit.

What was there to hesitate?

Sun Yuan, holding the Burst Bat in one hand, swung it hard at the back of the female college student Spore Person’s head.

Bang!

The Spore Person’s head exploded like a grenade, blood and flesh splattering the wall. Her body fell to the stairs and slid down a bit.

Ugh!

The male student knelt on the ground, looking miserable, and vomited everything in his stomach.

The foul smell was overwhelming.

"Th... Thank you..."

The male student was polite, but unfortunately, he was beyond saving.

Sun Yuan took a few steps back and watched him warily.

"I’m not a monster!"

The male student shouted, Sun Yuan’s reaction making him anxious.

"Wait two minutes and we’ll see."

Although Sun Yuan said this, he had seen a baby-fist-sized bulge on the Spore Person’s tubular tongue, which had been inserted into the male student’s mouth.

This ‘bulge’ was a cluster of spore eggs.

Once they entered the human stomach, they would immediately implant. Whether they could be vomited out or not,

Well, Sun Yuan had never seen it happen in the game.

"What... What should I do?"

The male student cried, "I haven’t even had a girlfriend yet!"

"Neither have I!"

Sun Yuan’s response made the male student feel a bit better, after all, they were both single.

"I’m going to confess!"

The male student took a few steps, but his legs suddenly lost control, and he fell to the ground, making a gurgling sound in his throat.

He was starting to mutate.

Sun Yuan sighed, then took two quick steps forward, swung the bat, and delivered a full swing to the male student’s head.

Bang!

The male student’s head exploded, blood and brain matter splattering everywhere.

[You have killed two Spore People. Points +15.]

"So stingy?"

Sun Yuan was speechless.

Killing a Spore Person usually gives ten points, but since this male student hadn’t fully mutated and posed no threat, he only got half the points.

Sun Yuan didn’t dwell on it. When he went downstairs, he saw a girl in a JK uniform running for her life down the corridor, with two Spore People chasing her, only three meters away.