Lin Hao's character, Bai, was the antithesis of his name, an assassin of the night. This character was designed for sudden assaults and swift eliminations, with the drawback of being ill-suited for prolonged engagements. He was also, quite frankly, handsome.
His character dodged the boss's attacks while repeatedly swinging a magic wand.
Yet, not a single magical attack was launched.
Lin Hao was growing increasingly anxious.
If he had known he would face such a formidable boss, he would have asked the top-ranked player for advice, to see if their character could also unleash magical attacks.
Logistics' Salted Fish: Why is this assassin wielding a magic wand? As an assassin, you shouldn't abandon your dagger for a pink magic wand!
Pink: Is this streamer an idiot? Why is a physical attack character holding a magic attack staff? I thought this streamer was skilled, but they don't even understand basic common sense. I'm leaving.
bobo: Exactly, exactly. Streamer, I don't play this game, but I know the basic configurations. You shouldn't mislead newcomers.
Dejected Day: Is this streamer imitating the top-ranked player? But streamer, do you want to unlock other skills too?
I Will Always Love My Prince: Brothers, hearing you say that, it seems the streamer really is imitating the top-ranked player! Wow ⊙w⊙, I've shipped them again!
Tu Tu Likes Spicy Flavor: Ahhhh, sisters, I love Prince Charming too. This streamer and that top-ranked player are so compatible, I love it (｢･w･)｢嘿
I Am a Little Bird: My mom is asking why I have a love-struck expression. How do I explain that the couple I ship is real? Waiting online, it's urgent.
A Dalandu: You're not alone upstairs. Now my mother looks at me with complete disdain, her eyes revealing that she's thinking, 'Another day to create a new account.' Ahhhh, what should I do? I'm really trying hard not to shout, but this is just so shipper-worthy!!!
As Lin Hao's character produced the magic wand, no matter how much he frantically tapped his keyboard, he still couldn't launch a magical attack.
Was it truly impossible?
Bai stood frozen in place, directly in front of the boss. The boss unleashed a devastating ultimate attack, and the powerful shockwave sent Bai hurtling into a distant tree trunk.
Half of his health bar was instantly depleted. Lin Hao snapped back to reality from his thoughts and quickly shifted his camera to his character, instantly administering a potion.
If his character's defense wasn't top-tier, that single blow from the boss would have surely knocked him out of the dungeon.
Tian Tian Is So Cute: Your settings are incorrect.
Lin Hao, his health just replenished, looked up and saw the top player's message on screen.
Settings?
What was wrong with his settings?
Lin Hao ran his fingers through his hair, still unable to figure out the correct character settings.
The comment section fell silent again after that single remark.
After all, a top-ranked player wouldn't often share their operational settings. To have such an opportunity, wouldn't you need to take notes?
Such chances were rare!
Tian Tian Is So Cute: Stop running your fingers through your hair.
Lin Hao's hand stopped mid-motion. His eyes widened instantly.
Holy crap, how did this person know he was running his fingers through his hair?
Had they installed surveillance in his house?
With that thought, Lin Hao quickly looked around. Besides a useless salted fish, he was the only one in this cave. And apart from the Star Net in his hand, there were no other electronic devices. The entire cave was bare.
So, how did this person know?
"How did you know I was running my fingers through my hair?" Lin Hao, unable to comprehend, weakly voiced his question.
If there's a problem, why not ask?
Tian Tian Is So Cute: I guessed.
"Really?" Lin Hao found this hard to believe.
Was the guess really that accurate?
Tian Tian Is So Cute: Yes.
Fine, you're the top player, your word is law.
I'm a noob, so I can't guess.
Lin Hao silently grumbled to himself.
"Why is your character all-attribute? Can you teach me how to set it up?"
Lin Hao suddenly noticed the boss on screen and remembered the immediate task. It wasn't the time to envy the top player.
At least after defeating this boss, he could continue to be jealous.
Tian Tian Is So Cute: Yes, turn down your physical attack settings, then equip gems and small accessories with magic attack properties, and adjust his attributes as needed. That should do it.
People in the livestream started screenshotting and taking notes, not a single person chatting, all eagerly awaiting more input from the top player.
Lin Hao slowly adjusted his character's attributes according to the instructions on screen. He had never considered such adjustments before, as the game's various classes were rigidly defined.
No one had ever thought of adjusting character attributes in this way.
Was this the gap between him and the top player?
A completely new configuration.
"May I ask, how did you know to adjust the character like this?"
Lin Hao tested 'Bai' after making the adjustments. He found that although he had tweaked things, the overall character hadn't changed much. Instead, each of the assassin's basic attacks now carried some magic penetration. Wow, this was really good.
After Lin Hao finished his question, he waited for a long time but still received no reply from the top player. He didn't press further.
Perhaps the top player had their own reasons for not wanting to reveal certain things.
Or maybe it was a secret not meant to be shared.
He decided not to ask further. After all, curiosity killed the cat.
Within two minutes, he had fully adapted to the character.
He rotated his camera to face the monster. The boss, having had two minutes to recover, was now back to full health.
Melodramatic Script: Holy cow, how is this boss full health again? It really takes a teammate to clear dungeons. The health you painstakingly whittled down just returns after two minutes of not attacking.
Qing Mei Mei: Right, it's such a shame.
Da Lin Zi Who's Gone To The Dogs: Right, next time the streamer should bring the top player along. It's too difficult for you alone.
Logistics' Salted Fish: Don't panic. Did you forget this streamer is a technical streamer? Let's see what he does after leveling up. I've already prepared to record. (´-w-`)
Helpless: Thanks for the reminder, brother. I've also prepared to record.
I Will Always Love My Prince Charming: Recording prepared.
Lin Hao looked at the barrage of comments and shook his head slightly, saying softly, "I really am a technical streamer! I just slacked off for the last two days. You can't think of me like that, hmph hmph hmph."
After saying that, Lin Hao immediately controlled his keyboard, no longer looking at the comments, and focused on controlling his assassin.
He put away the magic wand and took out a bow with magic attack properties.
He slowly chipped away at its health with his dagger. The moment it entered its enraged state, he moved out of its attack range and instantly drew his bow.
In less than a minute, the boss disintegrated into sparkling light amidst a barrage of arrows.
A pile of equipment scattered on the ground.
Lin Hao casually picked up a piece of light armor that boosted magic attack. He left the rest of the items and exited the secret realm.
Brave but Useless Hero: Indeed. This streamer really doesn't care about equipment. What kind of prodigal son is this?
Logistics' Salted Fish: Calm down, calm down. I only glanced at the equipment on the ground a billion times. I've really never seen the world.
I Will Always Love My Prince Charming: Coincidentally, I also looked a billion times.
Qing Mei Mei: A billion times +1.
Tu Tu Likes Spicy Flavor: We're kindred spirits. I only looked a billion times too.
Lin Hao walked while reading the comments, laughing and patting his keyboard. After a while, he adjusted his expression and continued, "You know, I'm not short on equipment. I picked up this piece of armor because I thought it would look good on the top player, so I took it."
The moment Lin Hao saw the armor on the ground, he thought it would look great on the top player, so he picked it up.
He had to give the top player a return gift.
Logistics' Salted Fish: Another day of shipping couples. Hehehehe (º﹃º), a truly enjoyable day.
I Will Always Love My Prince Charming: Hehe, I've shipped them again.
I Like Spicy Rabbit Heads: I've shipped them too!
Long Hair to the Waist: I've shipped them too. A new strange pairing has been added. Clumsy, chatterbox streamer x aloof, top-ranked expert. Wow, so compatible, so compatible!
Tu Tu Likes Spicy Flavor: I already have a million plot outlines in my mind. Ahhhh, how can it be so cute!
Dejected: Top player, I'll give you pens and paper. You write, and even if you write until you're old, I'll still reward you from across the operating room!
Chang: I can give pens too!
Huang Tian Hua: I can too!
"Alright, stop talking." Lin Hao looked at the increasingly absurd comments, a flicker of helplessness in his eyes.
What do they mean by "clumsy, chatterbox streamer"? He's clearly a technical streamer!
What do they mean by "clumsy"?
He's a master of technique.
Wuwuwuwu, no one understands me. This baby is so bitter~
Lin Hao continued searching for another dungeon, and then he saw this comment.
After a long while, the top player finally replied.
Tian Tian Is So Cute: Forgot.
Lin Hao understood immediately what the top player was referring to.
He had forgotten why the character could be set up that way.
Mini Theater:
It's a new year. Guazi wishes you a Happy New Year in advance~
Hope all you young ladies and gentlemen are happy every day, that your wishes come true, and that you achieve success in your studies, career, and love.
May your peach blossoms bloom in abundance and your fortune roll in.
Lin Hao/Qin Mohan/Alpha/Xier/Ruila/Hu Tu/Bai Chen/Li Huan: We wish you a Happy New Year~
Bai Han/Xie Shuwen/Zhao Feier: You forgot about us, Dad! We also wish you a Happy New Year~