Chapter 51: Watch carefully and learn well

“I’ve already told you all the mechanics and features. Now, let’s put them into practice!” Xu Bei smiled bitterly.

With that, the two launched another attack, challenging the experimental creature X1 Scorpion blocking the second floor corridor.

Then Sang Biao proceeded to showcase all sorts of ways to die in front of the audience and Xu Bei.

Crushed by the giant pincers, impaled by the tail sting, bitten to death by the scorpion’s jaws…

Xu Bei realized for the first time that this scorpion had a biting attack; he had never seen the scorpion move its mouth before.

At the same time, Xu Bei noticed that this narrow corridor didn’t just restrict the monster horde—it also limited the players.

Two players teamed up, but the space only allowed one player to stand at the front to challenge the boss, while the second player could only linger behind, watching from the edge in observer mode.

So, player cooperation was put to a serious test here; the game’s difficulty couldn’t just be bluntly lowered.

According to Xu Bei’s analysis, players in a team should take turns fighting.

When the front teammate got tired or lost health, the rear teammate would step up to battle. The injured player would then retreat to heal and wait for their turn again, dragging the boss fight indefinitely.

A classic action game turned into turn-based combat.

Alternatively, one player could specialize in melee, the other in ranged attacks, so they could both function in the narrow corridor.

Otherwise, if two players crowded together, they would just get in each other’s way.

“There really are so many ways to break this game.”

Xu Bei rubbed his chin, standing behind as Sang Biao got mercilessly torn apart by the giant scorpion again, and then was once more teleported back to the safe house to revive.

“Master Assassin, I think I should lead the charge this time,” Xu Bei suggested.

“I’m not giving up—let me try again,” Sang Biao replied.

“No, I want to clear quickly and make ten thousand bucks,” Xu Bei said.

“Ten thousand? I’ll just give it to you directly,” Sang Biao responded instantly.

“Really? Ahem… I can’t keep using women’s money,” Xu Bei almost agreed but stopped himself in time; he couldn’t fall any further.

“I’m not…” Sang Biao started to say something but was silenced by Xu Bei covering her mouth.

“I know what you want to say. But some things, like gender and profession, shouldn’t be said on stream, okay?” Xu Bei explained.

Sang Biao nodded in understanding.

Once Xu Bei let go, she immediately went on the offensive, leaving the safe house and heading back to challenge the giant scorpion.

Xu Bei was helpless but had no choice but to quickly follow.

Sang Biao looked like a cool girl, but in reality, she was both inexperienced and stubborn, and acted quite naggingly.

It was a personality that felt like it had been kicked by a mule, perfectly hidden beneath her cold exterior and aura.

Xu Bei had just caught up when he saw Sang Biao wildly swinging her baton, only to have the invisible attacking scorpion’s tail sting slash across her face.

“I’ll go.”

Xu Bei silently seized the opportunity, immediately pulling Sang Biao down and taking the frontline himself.

A true master’s move reveals their skill at once!

With a few lightning-fast piercing punches, Xu Bei exposed the giant scorpion’s true form, then began circling and counterattacking with Jeet Kune Do-style strikes, dodging and weaving expertly.

“So watch carefully and learn well,” he said while fighting, stabilizing his teammate.

Soon, the giant scorpion’s health dropped to half, revealing the naked female ghost bursting out from its head.

Xu Bei, now fully aware of the boss’s mechanics, immediately created distance to avoid being grabbed and crushed.

“This is the boss’s second phase. When the boss falls below half health, be careful—it’s about to unleash a fatal move. This female ghost’s deadly skill is pulling you close for an instant kill. It’s a one-hit death attack with no escape,” Xu Bei explained smoothly while fighting.

Sang Biao had wanted to interfere but held back upon hearing Xu Bei’s detailed instruction.

It had to be said—her assassin sword skills weren’t really suited for this game.

Assassins aimed for one-hit kills—once the sword was drawn, there was no turning back. It was either you or me.

But in games, tanky monsters couldn’t be one-shot unless you cheated.

Xu Bei’s fighting style was different; he was a jack-of-all-trades, knowing a bit of every martial art.

Thanks to his powerful demon body, he didn’t need to specialize—any fighting technique he pulled off had real power.

As the saying goes: one force conquers ten skills; speed is invincible in martial arts.

Black Antelope specialized in violence and speed.

“I see…”

Sang Biao watched Xu Bei from behind, desperately stealing his gaming skills.

Not long after, the giant scorpion was ground down to death by Xu Bei, triggering the second stage of the boss battle.

The naked female ghost emerged from the scorpion’s corpse and swiftly drifted backward, disappearing midair before unleashing endless black hair to cover half the corridor, setting an endless killing net.

Just as Xu Bei prepared to press the advantage, Sang Biao suddenly placed a hand on his shoulder.

“Good brother, let me try,” Sang Biao’s tone was emotionless but carried firm determination.

“This female ghost is at the end of the corridor. You need to rush her as fast as possible and kill her, or you’ll be the one who dies. Her health isn’t high—you can one-shot her,” Xu Bei patiently explained the mechanics.

“Thank you,” Sang Biao said, ready to strike.

“Thanks is something strangers say. Go confidently—I’ll hold the line behind you,” Xu Bei said.

“This is the first time I’ve felt like I have a teammate,” Sang Biao was deeply moved.

Assassins had no teammates and didn’t need them, always working alone.

But there was no denying that having a reliable teammate gave a comforting sense of security.

Then, Sang Biao charged without hesitation into the black silk killing net corridor, dashing straight to the end.

Then…

The naked female ghost suddenly appeared in the middle, swiftly extending a sharp black hair that sliced Sang Biao in half with one fatal strike.

“Ah, what?” Xu Bei was stunned watching this.

We just built up such a thrilling atmosphere, only to be one-shot killed in the end?

In the blink of an eye, Xu Bei and Sang Biao respawned in the safe house once again.

“My brother, didn’t you say she was waiting for me at the end?” Sang Biao asked.

“Uh, that was a technical misjudgment,” Xu Bei replied.

The atmosphere in the safe house turned a bit awkward.

That was the end of this afternoon’s stream.

Logging off and back in reality, it was already dusk.

Xu Bei removed his gaming headset and left the rented room, needing some fresh air.

Outside the door, Sang Biao was already smoking heavily, taking deep drags.

Seeing Xu Bei come out, she politely put out her cigarette.

However, the two remained silent, carrying the awkward in-game atmosphere into real life.

“Don’t worry, eat first. Let’s rest a bit—we’ll have our revenge tonight. When I pick up Xiao Sun, my second account, she can read and write even through the screen; she’ll definitely help us clear the game,” Xu Bei said to ease the mood.

“Good luck,” Sang Biao nodded.

“I’m off first,” Xu Bei left the rented room, heading to the convenience store to pick up his girlfriend after work.

Sang Biao watched his retreating figure, trembling hands pulling out a cigarette to light.

The terrifying virtual game had even made the Master Assassin feel like a nobody.