"I asked the people who exchanged for the rewards," Jin Sha said, "Actually, I know the effects of all five items."
"Star Power can be used to strengthen weapons and armor, and it does have growth attributes, but I don't know how much it can grow."
"The Demon-Breaking Red Rose is indeed only one, and it cannot be used. Many people regretted exchanging for it."
"Floating Beast is a pet, white quality, but it can evolve. It should be able to improve its quality, and again, I don't know to what extent."
"Gem Body is also white quality, requiring seven kinds of gems to collect. Upon acquisition, it comes with a free ruby that can increase stamina and has a defensive effect called Ruby Body."
"Overall, they are all good," Jin Sha said, "but I think Steel Slime has the greatest potential and is the most versatile."
Bai Ye nodded, "The rewards from Death Football are mainly about giving opportunities."
Based on his past life's experience, Bai Ye was certain that he and Jin Sha had struck gold this time.
The five rewards were either growth-oriented or collection-oriented.
This meant that the rewards weren't that impressive upon acquisition, but they had considerable potential, which was what Bai Ye meant by "giving opportunities."
The characteristic of such rewards was that they required time, and time was a precious commodity in the World Battlefield. This was because you might die before the item fully grew or all the necessary components were collected.
Among the five items, if he had to say...
Bai Ye felt that the Demon-Breaking Red Rose was the worst. It was red quality, but the Gem Body, also a collection type, required six more gems besides the one that came with it. Three other rewards were growth types, and the time required would theoretically be longer than for the Demon-Breaking Red Rose. Yet, the Demon-Breaking Red Rose only needed one more spear to be collected.
From this, it could be seen that if the Demon-Breaking Red Rose was already red quality, the others, even if not gold quality, would be among the top-tier red quality items.
Jin Sha said, "Currently, more people are choosing Gem Body and Floating Beast. Gem Body can be used immediately and has a defensive skill, so it's naturally popular among those who frequent the pet areas. Floating Beast is a pet, so it's also favored by pet masters. Then, the number of people choosing Star Power and Steel Slime is about the same. After the news spread that the Demon-Breaking Red Rose couldn't be used upon acquisition, no one exchanged for it."
Bai Ye shrugged, "There are always more fools in this world."
Jin Sha asked, "Is there a problem with this choice?"
Bai Ye didn't explain. Normally, considering the current mid-early stage of the World Battlefield and not considering potential, one would go for the Demon-Breaking Red Rose, as it was the easiest to complete, thus leading to a faster increase in strength. They didn't understand the principle of "one bird in hand is worth two in the bush."
Jin Sha said, "Then what are you planning to choose? Although I recommend Steel Slime."
Bai Ye thought for a moment, "Haven't decided yet. I'll see when the time comes."
Jin Sha said, "Shall we start now? Or we can wait. There are still two days left, and more participants should arrive. We can observe their matches."
Bai Ye said, "No need. The rules aren't difficult to understand, are they?"
Jin Sha nodded, it was indeed not difficult to understand.
Then, Bai Ye's next sentence was: "Just beat the opponents until they don't have enough people to compete."
Jin Sha: "..."
This was a football match!
But, she had chosen her helper, so what could she do?
Let's play then!
"Register for the competition, and help me register all the pets." Jin Sha came to the counter, took out the pet balls, and then said to Bai Ye, "Goodra and Gengar, you two should join too. Your two pets are quite strong as well."
Bai Ye nodded, "Okay!"
Bai Ye, Jin Sha, Gengar, Goodra, Metagross, Aerodactyl, Scyther, Raichu, Milotic, Machamp, Hook Serpent.
Two chosen ones plus nine pets participated. Bai Ye had seen some of Jin Sha's pets, and some he hadn't.
What surprised Bai Ye was the Hook Serpent.
"This is a mythical beast from the Classic of Mountains and Seas," Bai Ye said. "You actually captured this thing, not bad."
"Classic of Mountains and Seas?" Jin Sha shook her head. "Is that something from your world? I'm not very clear, but Hook Serpent is quite powerful. It's my fourth black-quality pet."
Bai Ye scoffed. It was more than powerful. With the Four Symbols, Four Fiends, Zhulong, Sky Fox, Yinglong, and Di Jiang, capturing mythical beasts from the Classic of Mountains and Seas as pets meant being invincible.
Hook Serpent was just a nobody in the Classic of Mountains and Seas, and it was already black quality.
Jin Sha said, "Let's rest for a while. Since they didn't notify us to start the competition immediately, it means there were no teams waiting before us. So, we need to wait for the next group."
Bai Ye nodded, "Okay."
Bai Ye and Jin Sha didn't wait too long. As Jin Sha said, the tickets for Death Football were quite hard to obtain, but the news had already spread, and everyone was trying to get them. So, there were still some people who managed to get them. After about two hours, they received a notification.
"Death Football match is about to start. You will be teleported in 30 seconds..."
"10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5..."
As the 30-second countdown ended, a white light enveloped Bai Ye and Jin Sha. Moments later, as the light dissipated, Bai Ye and Jin Sha found themselves in a massive football stadium.
Looking up at the opposite half, as Jin Sha had said, those who frequented the pet areas had pets. Four chosen ones and seven pets. After entering the field, the four pet masters gathered together, whispering to each other.
Jin Sha stood beside Bai Ye and said, "They seem to be discussing tactics."
"Doesn't matter," Bai Ye shrugged. "The people who were knocked down also had tactics before they were knocked down."
After speaking, Bai Ye glanced at the big screen. Each half was 15 minutes, not 90 minutes like real football. It was understandable, though. After all, it was Death Football, and if it lasted too long, there was a real possibility of brains splattering everywhere, or everyone getting ejected.
Soon, Jin Sha stepped forward to play rock-paper-scissors with the opponent. The opponent got the chance to go first.
The football was placed, and everything was normal so far. Then...
With a whistle!
"Hitmonlee!" one pet master shouted, "Attack!"
A pet sprinted forward and kicked the football. In the next instant...
Bai Ye's body trembled, and his eyes turned into blank dots. He looked at his lower body in disbelief, then knelt on the ground, trembling.
"Hitmonlee used the move 'Testicle Buster'..."
"Bai Ye did not dodge..."
"Bai Ye's body and mind suffered severe trauma..."