Chapter 43

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After the match with the Flying Dragon Team, all the players of the Shaolin Team fell into a wild celebration. Everyone believed that the National Super Cup was already in their hands. After all, was there really any team in this world that could stop Luo Tai and Ah Xing's offensive? And how could anyone possibly break through the goal guarded by the fourth master?

Only Luo Tai in the Shaolin Team clearly knew what kind of opponents they would face in the final. The players of the Devil Team, trained with high-tech methods and injected with performance-enhancing drugs that violated sports ethics, had all turned into devils. Not only were their bodies strong to the limit of human physical capabilities, but their minds had also become cold and ruthless, willing to use any means to win.

In addition to these, the referee, the two assistant referees (linesmen), and the fourth official responsible for supervision had all been bribed by Qiang Xiong. It could be said that the final match for the Shaolin Team was a confrontation with the devils. Only by withstanding all the pressure on the field could they possibly win the championship and complete the mission.

To defeat the Devil Team, relying solely on Luo Tai and his fellow disciples Ah Xing was far from enough. The superhuman physical abilities of the Devil Team had already determined that some of the Shaolin Team's players would inevitably be injured and have to leave the field. This was something Luo Tai did not want to see, so he had to find a way to prevent such a tragic situation from happening.

However, Luo Tai had few options at this moment. Even if he ran over and caught Qiang Xiong, it would be of no use because he had no evidence to bring him down. Qiang Xiong had operated in the football world for thirty years, and his connections were far beyond what a穿越者 (time traveler) like Luo Tai could match. Even if he temporarily caught Qiang Xiong, the Shaolin Team would still have to face the monstrous Devil Team.

The only method Luo Tai could think of now was the lottery system. He wanted to see if the old immortal could provide some items that could influence the match, such as giving the Shaolin Team a collective "performance-enhancer"!

Thus, while the Shaolin Team players were celebrating, Luo Tai used every means possible to earn merit points so that he could get a chance to draw before the match started.

Liu Yifei also knew the ending of the movie, but her focus was different from Luo Tai's. In her imagination, the original ending was the Shaolin Team winning the final. Now, with Luo Tai, who was even more powerful than Ah Xing, joining the Shaolin Team, the championship would definitely belong to the Shaolin Team. The setbacks encountered on the path to victory were the necessary costs of success.

While Luo Tai was busy earning merit points, Qiang Xiong invited Ming Feng to his luxurious villa.

"Brother Xiong, hello!" Ming Feng pretended to be still submissive to Qiang Xiong, greeting him as soon as he entered the courtyard, hurrying to the reclining chair where Qiang Xiong was sitting.

Of course, Qiang Xiong did not look up to Ming Feng; otherwise, he would not have kept Ming Feng for so many years in a way that was almost insulting. However, this time, the Shaolin Team led by Ming Feng indeed had the qualifications to challenge the Devil Team. To ensure the Devil Team's stable victory and to recruit the powerful Luo Tai and Ah Xing to the Devil Team, Qiang Xiong planned to exploit Ming Feng's greed. He offered Ming Feng 20 million yuan and guaranteed that he could deliver.

Unfortunately, Ming Feng was no longer the same Ming Feng. His life had been ruined by greed in his youth. This path to the championship was his only chance to prove that he could still return to the peak of the sport he loved. Therefore, Ming Feng ultimately refused Qiang Xiong's offer, leaving with the words "See you on the field," and limping away from Qiang Xiong's villa.

It was precisely because of Ming Feng's refusal that Qiang Xiong decided to buy off all the officials on the field, preparing to injure all the Shaolin Team players so that the Shaolin Team could not field a complete lineup and would be declared the loser.

While Qiang Xiong was plotting his scheme, Luo Tai was not idle. By continuously doing good deeds and helping others, he finally gathered the 150 merit points needed for the lottery four hours before the match started.

At this moment, the Shaolin Team players had already gathered together, ready to board the bus to the match venue for the final of the National Super Cup.

Luo Tai made an excuse to go to the toilet, hurriedly leaving the jubilant Shaolin Team players, and came to a secluded corner. He lifted his wrist to reveal his watch, preparing for a new round of the lottery.

Perhaps because the final match was about to start and Luo Tai was about to complete his mission, the items offered by the system this time were even more bizarre, almost making Luo Tai disbelieve his eyes.

1. English Level 8 (Permanent). 2. Ghost Shadow Grappling Hand Level 7 (Permanent). 3. Auto Mechanic Identity (allows carrying a large wrench and a hammer without being noticed). 4. Six sets of Indestructible Ball Uniforms (can withstand 32 attacks exceeding the body's limit). 5. Team Skill Upgrade Card (upgrades the entire team's skills to the maximum level for 48 hours). 6. Supreme Travel Package (a seven-day trip to Hawaii, round-trip flights and accommodation included). 7. Super Hair Regrowth Serum (grows a head of thick, black hair in 7 hours).

Awesome!!!

Seeing options 4 and 5, Luo Tai couldn't help but shout in excitement. With a face full of excitement, he called out to the watch, "Old Immortal, Old Immortal, I didn't expect you to finally be reliable. Whether it's the Indestructible Ball Uniforms or the Team Skill Upgrade Card, we can easily crush the Devil Team. This should make completing the mission no problem."

However, Luo Tai was slightly worried. The two-out-of-seven chance was not a sure thing. If he drew the last option, the hair regrowth serum, it would probably only be useful for Ah Mei, who had a shaved head, and nothing else.

Luo Tai shook his head helplessly. There was nothing he could do but rely on luck. Ideally, he would draw options 4 or 5, or at least option 2. If he drew any of the other options, he would have to rely on brute force to fight the Devil Team.

Luo Tai clasped his hands together and prayed to all the gods and Buddhas, then, with a deep breath, clicked to draw...

"Beep, congratulations, you have drawn English Level 8. 150 merit points deducted, 28 merit points remaining."

Luo Tai was still in shock at drawing English Level 8 and didn't have time to complain when he felt a dizziness in his head, and his vision went dark. It seemed as if countless stars flew into his mind, and various English accents—American, Australian, London, South African—rang in Wu Fan's ears. Not only the language, but also all kinds of English articles, Luo Tai understood at a glance.

Just a few seconds later, Luo Tai regained his senses and blurted out, "F-u-c-k Y-o-u!" in a perfect London accent, as if he had lived in London for decades.

Unfortunately, no matter how unwilling Luo Tai was, the lottery result was set. He couldn't generate more merit points to draw again, so he returned to the team bus, slightly dejected, and sat down with Ah Xing and the others.

Brother Feng and Ah Xing noticed Luo Tai's low spirits and thought he was worried about the upcoming match. They comforted him, while Liu Yifei, sitting far behind, knew that Luo Tai was concerned about the brutal final.

So when the bus stopped near "Sweet in Heart" Steamed Bun Shop, and Ah Xing got off to give Ah Mei a ticket, Liu Yifei quietly approached Luo Tai and whispered, "Once you're on the field, you must protect yourself. When Ah Mei comes on, it will be your time to shine. Before that, don't confront the Devil Team's players head-on. Don't forget, even the third master with the Iron Shirt and Golden Bell Cover was almost crippled."

Hearing Liu Yifei's concern, Luo Tai felt a wave of sweetness in his heart. It seemed that despite their apparent distance, Liu Yifei still cared deeply for him.

Liu Yifei's concern slightly alleviated Luo Tai's worry. He turned his head to say something to her, but his lips accidentally touched Liu Yifei's soft lips. This unexpected touch left both of them unprepared. Liu Yifei let out a small "ah" and saw Luo Tai's flushed face, which made her cover her mouth and laugh.

Luo Tai didn't expect his first kiss with Liu Yifei to happen like this. Of course, this brief touch didn't really feel like much, but considering Liu Yifei's celebrity status, he was still a bit excited.

Seeing Luo Tai's face turn from red to a mischievous smile, Liu Yifei knew he was probably thinking of something naughty. She remembered that Luo Tai had seen her naked when she was unconscious and lightly spat at him, turning her head to look out the window, refusing to look at Luo Tai again.

At Brother Feng's call, Ah Xing disappointedly returned to the bus. He hadn't been able to give the ticket to Ah Mei because she had already left the "Sweet in Heart" Steamed Bun Shop. Ah Mei, hurt by Ah Xing, was filled with bitterness and could no longer make the sweet buns.

Regardless of whether Luo Tai was disappointed or worried, the National Super Cup final began as scheduled.

With the long whistle of the referee (main referee), the Shaolin Team players surged towards the Devil Team's field like a flood.