Chapter 93

The eruption of "Dead Water."

The winning of the Silver Microphone Award.

The listening to "Ghost Blows the Lamp" when it wasn't off the air.

The extensive promotion and sales of "Ghost Blows the Lamp."

Even the contributions of "Praise to the Poplar" and so on.

All these accumulated reputations have made Zhang Ye's current game reputation value reach over 900,000. It might seem exaggerated, but in reality, it was all accumulated bit by bit over these days, with every increase in reputation value hard-earned for him. Of course, if he hadn't just bought the "Memory Search Capsule" from the game mall, it might have exceeded one million.

The lottery interface opened.

Zhang Ye decided to take another gamble.

Click the lottery, spend 100,000 reputation points, confirm!

The compass moved, and the needle began to spin rapidly. Since it was a gamble, Zhang Ye simply increased his bet, clicking the bet increase option at the bottom right. After some thought, he only increased it by two, as he still needed to leave some reputation points for the next chance, and it was impossible to use everything in one go.

The needle slowed down.

Special category... Skill category...

Attribute category... Consumable category...

The needle became increasingly sluggish, and finally, it stopped on the consumable category!

Zhang Ye wasn't particularly hopeful or disappointed, as he didn't even know what kind of item he needed at the moment. He was just taking a big risk.

Three small treasure chests appeared!

Zhang Ye took them to the table in the rest area and opened them one by one. Since the items bet on would be the same as those opened, he only needed to check one.

【Lucky Bread】3!

This prize had appeared before, and it was the first time Zhang Ye had drawn the same item again!

However, Zhang Ye smiled bitterly. Although the Lucky Bread was good, it wasn't very useful for him now. At the award ceremony, the Lucky Bread had played a miraculous role, helping him win the award. But that was due to a specific reason: the Lucky Bread caused issues with the award cups and certificates in the back, leading to that effect. This time, however, it was different. No amount of luck would help, as this wasn't something that could be changed by external factors. Wang Shuixin subjectively didn't want Zhang Ye, and he had already made his stance clear. Zhang Ye's height was insufficient, so no matter what luck came his way, Wang Shuixin's attitude wouldn't change.

He lost the bet!

Sigh, there are few chances left!

Zhang Ye was very disheartened. He had gotten used to the items drawn from the lottery being useful. For example, the save point, the bad luck sticker, the memory search capsule, all helped him greatly right after he drew them. Even the Lucky Bread, though not drawn recently, had been saved from previous lotteries and came in handy at a critical moment. The bad luck aura and the invisibility potion also had their effects.

But this time, it was different!

Zhang Ye no longer had the good luck he once had!

His hand was almost about to click the purchase button for the next lottery, but he paused, not pressing it. Zhang Ye knew it was impossible. In fact, if he thought about it, the items drawn before weren't really that perfectly suited. For example, the save point was useful, but if he had drawn the memory search capsule at that time, it would have helped him just as much. Memorizing the script? Just a quick scan and a memory search, and Zhang Ye could recite 900 words, saving him the time to memorize it and with higher accuracy. The bad luck sticker, if he had drawn the Lucky Bread or another item, would have had the same effect, helping Zhang Ye secure a spot on the show. Similarly, the bad luck sticker could have been used on the Silver Microphone Award, giving Zhang Ye a bad luck effect, ensuring he wouldn't win, and the award would still go to Zhang Ye.

What was once considered good luck might as well be attributed to Zhang Ye's encounters.

1000

84 The difficulties were relatively small and the range of difficulties was relatively open, so many items could be used as unexpected helpers and be helpful. But this time, it was different. Wang Shuixin's attitude was too clear, focusing solely on Zhang Ye's height. Therefore, the lottery range was almost limited to a very small set of items that could be effective. How could Zhang Ye have such good luck to draw exactly what he needed? It was a joke, and Zhang Ye never thought he had such good fortune!

Hmm, luck?

Wait! Luck?

Zhang Ye suddenly froze, then excitedly sat up from the small sofa. Yes, normally, he wouldn't draw the specific items he needed, as he didn't have that kind of luck, and no one in the world could have such luck, even if they had it for a moment, they wouldn't have it forever. But Zhang Ye suddenly realized, so what if he didn't have luck? That wasn't a problem! Without luck... he could create luck!

Lucky Bread!

He had just drawn the Lucky Bread!

Zhang Ye's mind opened up. Previously, he only thought about how to use the items drawn from the lottery in the real world, but who said the luck from the Lucky Bread couldn't be used in the game lottery? The Lucky Bread increased the player's luck value for five minutes. Since Zhang Ye's luck value would surge, the lottery was also within this scope. He could definitely use this self-created luck to get what he wanted!

Would it work?

It had to be tried!

Zhang Ye felt this discovery was too important for him, crucial for his future. If his guess and speculation were correct, then in the future, when he encountered similar problems, he would have a chance and a method to solve them, without relying on so-called luck!

Zhang Ye immediately reached into the item slot of the game ring, took out one of the Lucky Bread, and without hesitation, ate it!

The Lucky Bread took effect!

Countdown, 4 minutes and 59 seconds...

Zhang Ye was afraid the time wouldn't be enough, so he quickly clicked the lottery. He didn't even wait for the needle to slow down; while it was still spinning rapidly, he gritted his teeth and increased his bet. Seeing the needle pause,

1000

Zhang Ye immediately increased all his remaining reputation points. He had already spent 300,000 reputation points, and this lottery cost 100,000, leaving him with five more bets. This was a make-or-break moment, and Zhang Ye spent almost all his reputation points without hesitation!

The bet was complete!

The needle moved again!

One circle... three circles... five circles...

Then it slowed down, and the needle actually moved toward the small area of the special category, getting closer and closer!

Zhang Ye was almost in tears. Normally, he would be thrilled to find the special category, as the permanent purchase rights for those items were what he needed most. They could be bought unlimited times, so he wouldn't need to rely on the lottery anymore. But now, he didn't need it. Even if he drew the purchase rights for an item, he couldn't afford it, as he only had a little over 30,000 reputation points left.

Move!

Not the special category!

A treasure mountain was right in front of him, but Zhang Ye didn't want it. He felt a bit cheap for the first time, but he had no choice. Solving the current problem was the most critical!

It moved a little!

It moved a little more!

Finally, the special category was bypassed, and the needle didn't stop there!

The size of the categories on the lottery compass was fixed, with the consumable category having the highest probability and the special category the lowest. The size of the areas was always the same, but their positions were randomly arranged. For example, in the previous lottery, the special category was between the consumable and skill categories, but this time, it was between the attribute and skill categories. As soon as the needle passed the special category, it immediately stopped in the attribute category!

Click!

Seven small treasure chests were opened!

At this point, the Lucky Bread's effect still had one minute left.

Zhang Ye didn't dare to waste time, as he wasn't sure if the items inside the treasure chests were determined the moment the chests were drawn or if they were determined when the chests were opened. So he opened the chests while the lucky effect was still active!

The first treasure chest opened—Development Fruit!

The second treasure chest opened—Development Fruit!

All seven treasure chests contained a small, milky white fruit, roughly round but irregular, with no leaves but a slightly brown root area.

【Development Fruit】: Effective upon consumption, activates the player's latent development genes, can be stacked repeatedly.

Development?

Activate genes?

He drew it! He really drew it!

The lucky effect was gone, and Zhang Ye almost let out a triumphant cry! His deduction was correct! The Lucky Bread really could affect the lottery system!

After a brief moment of excitement, Zhang Ye calmed down and quickly ate one of the Development Fruits. He didn't know the fruit's effects yet, though the Charm Fruit had already proven the effectiveness of such attribute items. But development, where exactly would it develop? Not my chest, I don't need that!

After consuming it, his whole body felt hot!

Zhang Ye almost shouted, feeling his bones creaking!

The strange sensation lasted for a few seconds before disappearing. Zhang Ye looked around and checked his chest, relieved that it didn't get bigger.

But what changed?

He didn't notice anything!

But when he saw his pant legs, Zhang Ye was slightly surprised. His pants were a bit long, and the extra length usually curled up above his shoes. But now, the extra length had slightly straightened out. What did this mean? What did it represent? It could only mean one thing: someone had secretly cut his pant legs while he was distracted!

Well, actually, there was another possibility: it meant Zhang Ye had grown taller!

Although it was only a little, it was undoubtedly very exciting!

Zhang Ye decided to eat the remaining six Development Fruits in one go. His bones crackled for a while, almost continuously!

One centimeter...

Two centimeters...

Three centimeters...

Finally, Zhang Ye estimated his height increase by the change in his pant legs. He had grown about five to six centimeters taller! That meant each Development Fruit increased his height by less than one centimeter!

Zhang Ye was overjoyed. His appearance and height had always been a major obstacle to his development, and he never expected one of these issues to be resolved!

The Development Fruit was truly amazing!

Zhang Ye understood that this fruit probably didn't directly increase his height but helped activate his latent genes. It meant that Zhang Ye's genes were supposed to make him grow to this height, but due to poor living conditions in his childhood, he didn't have enough milk, eggs, or meat, leading to nutritional deficiencies that affected his height. If he had received proper nutrition as a child, he would have grown to a decent average height like others.

Now, the Development Fruit had made up for all of that!

His current height was 1.71 meters, which was already a normal level!