Chapter 302: Handsome Flame Emperor, Boosting Online

Soon, after losing three placement matches in a row with only seven games left, Kui Shan began to panic.

He had heard that if one lost too many placement matches, they would be assigned to the lowest rank, Iron V—a place like an abyss that was incredibly difficult to escape once entered.

He had to at least place in Iron I or even the Bronze rank; that way, he might have a chance to reach Silver.

Thinking of this, he subconsciously glanced toward Lin Yan beside him.

Lin Yan was currently in the champion selection phase, taking a short break.

Noticing Kui Shan's reaction, Lin Yan glanced at his screen and immediately laughed. "Yo, lost again, Little Bull? Things aren't looking good for you!"

Kui Shan straightened his back and snorted coldly. "My teammates were too noob. Otherwise, it would have been a guaranteed win."

Lin Yan swept a glance at Kui Shan's 2-19 match history screen, which he hadn't had time to hide yet. Seeing through him but not calling him out, Lin Yan nodded repeatedly. "Ah, right, right, right. Then keep at it! If you need help, just ask anytime…"

"No need!" Kui Shan said proudly, silently starting the next game.

And then…

A four-game losing streak.

A five-game losing streak.

Kui Shan was visibly tilting; his body temperature rose, and his breathing became heavy.

So close!

He was so close to winning this game!

Damn it!

He actually lost again!

He wouldn't really be placed in Iron V, would he?

His resolve wavered. He kept looking at Lin Yan's screen. The other was operating with a serious expression, still playing as the Flame Emperor. His score was 15-1, exceptionally brilliant, and he was currently destroying the enemy's crystal.

Watching this made Kui Shan quite envious.

"Taken!" Lin Yan took his hands off the controls and admired his stats. "If this keeps up, I hope to reach Gold within three days!"

"Ahem…" Kui Shan suddenly spoke up, his expression somewhat unnatural. "Um, when you said you could help earlier, were you serious?"

Lin Yan was stunned for a moment, then the corners of his mouth curled up. "What, changed your mind?"

Kui Shan pursed his lips and said, "The heroes I play might not be suitable for this level of play. If you carry me to Bronze, I should be fine!"

"Can't carry you," Lin Yan refused without a second thought.

"???" Kui Shan's bovine eyes widened. "Didn't you say you could help earlier?"

"I can help, but our rank difference is too large to duo queue. At most, I can play on your account!" Lin Yan explained.

Kui Shan understood and let out an 'oh'. "That works too!"

Suddenly, he remembered something. "Do you charge money?"

Lin Yan waved his hand and smiled. "We're brothers; talking about money is so vulgar, isn't it? Anyway, I don't want any!"

A smile appeared on Kui Shan's face. What a good person, truly a good person!

Unexpectedly…

The next moment, Lin Yan said, "However, as a brother, if I help you and I don't ask for anything, could you really live with giving nothing at all?"

Kui Shan: "…"

His mind was a bit confused. "Then should I give something or not?"

Lin Yan clicked his tongue. "Whichever. It depends on whether you have a conscience. If you do, give more; if not, give less. I won't force you, I won't force you at all!"

With a face full of hesitation, Kui Shan fished out a fist-sized Purple Jade Gold Crystal from his storage Magic Treasure. "Look, how about this?"

Lin Yan glanced at it and said nonchalantly, "This? For this, you'll have to wait until I reach Gold before I help you!"

Kui Shan: "???"

You just reached Silver not long ago, and you want to reach Gold? How long would I have to wait?

Realizing something, he upped the ante, pulling out a Storage Pouch and placing it directly on the table.

Lin Yan's Divine Sense swept over it, and his smile widened. "Oh my, you're too polite. How about this… once I finish this current division, I'll help you immediately!"

Kui Shan gritted his teeth and suddenly pulled out a Bronze jar. Inside, a red glow flowed, emitting a startlingly scorching aura. Even though it was contained within the high-quality jar, the room's temperature surged significantly in an instant.

Earth Core Flame Marrow!

This was a rare and precious treasure.

It was a companion substance of the thirteenth fire on the Spirit Fire Ranking—the Red Phoenix Earth Core Flame. Once refined, it offered unspeakable benefits to Cultivators practicing fire-based Divine Abilities and Cultivation Techniques.

"Oh my, my, my…"

Lin Yan's eyes lit up. He immediately stood up and swept the jar into his sleeve. "Brother Kui, you are truly too polite. We are brothers; helping you play a few games is simple enough. Why bring out such a heavy gift?"

"Wait!"

Kui Shan's eyes twitched wildly. He reached out to explain; he hadn't intended to give the whole jar, but rather just a single drop from it.

"But since you are so hospitable, Brother Kui, it would be heartless of me to refuse further. Very well, come, come, come. Let's switch places. Sit down and wait patiently; I guarantee I'll get you straight into Bronze!"

Lin Yan moved very quickly, giving Kui Shan no chance to explain. He reached out and called the waiter, "Hey, you there! Bring my Brother Kui a cup of fine wine, the best you have, and two plates of beef!"

Kui Shan: "???"

Is this right?

I don't eat beef!

No, my surname isn't Cow!

"Wait, that jar…"

"Fine, fine, I understand what you mean, Brother Kui. I won't let your kindness go to waste. I'll definitely use that whole jar, not wasting a single bit!"

As he spoke, Lin Yan had already pulled him up and pressed him into his original seat.

He then smoothly sat in Kui Shan's spot and started a ranked match without another word.

Seeing this…

Countless alpacas stampeded through Kui Shan's mind.

Am I the one who isn't human, or are you?

Is the Human Race all like this?

But after thinking for a long time, he ultimately said nothing more. Instead, he chose to quietly watch Lin Yan's gameplay, thinking to himself, "You'd better be able to rank me up, or else I'll make you spit everything back out with interest!"

…"Teacher, it has to be you! This jar of Earth Core Flame Marrow is worth a fortune!"

"Hehe!"

Dan Xuan said proudly, "This little calf isn't very bright, but his net worth is substantial. As expected of one of the Eight Great Royal Tribes!"

It was obvious.

That series of maneuvers just now…

Were all the work of Dan Xuan.

Before this old fox, Kui Shan was no different from a child who hadn't grown up, easily played for a fool.

With this jar of Earth Core Flame Marrow, Lin Yan's cultivation would achieve a great Breakthrough in a short period.

It was better than several months of bitter cultivation.

"Next, I'll leave it to you!"

"Don't worry, Teacher, leave it to me!" Lin Yan took over his body, flexed his wrists, and began the 'boosting' service.

It had to be said that the continuous intense battles over the past several days had caused his gaming skills to improve rapidly.

Not just his mechanics, but even his awareness and game sense had been thoroughly tempered. He could already be considered a high-level player at this stage.

Climbing to a higher rank was only a matter of time.

Playing on a beginner account like Kui Shan's, which hadn't even finished placement matches, was naturally simple.

After taking over the account, he went straight to the shop, used the Gold coins Kui Shan had painstakingly saved to buy the 'Flame Emperor', and then dove into the game.

"First Blood!"

"Double Kill!"

"Triple Kill!"

"Penta Kill!"