The gym lights burned Lin Mo's retinas as
he collapsed on the bench, the system's training program flickering in his
mind:
[LeBron's Efficiency Plan: 10 weighted
squats (15 reps), 3-minute planks…]
[Daily completion = +0.1-0.3%
compatibility. Current: 1.5%.]
"Wishful thinking, water boy." Li Tao
tossed his towel at Lin Mo's feet. "One lucky steal doesn't make you Magic
Johnson."
Lin Mo didn't look up. "Your left shoulder
dips when you cross. Even the freshmen notice."
A hush fell. Assistant Coach Wang glanced
up—that's been Li Tao's flaw all season.
Li Tao's face flushed. "Prove it, then. Get
on the court and embarrass yourself."
Coach Zhang's voice cut through: "Lin Mo,
fourth quarter. 10 minutes."
The opposing center sneered. "Global U's
scraping the bottom of the barrel."
[MAIN QUEST: 10 mins to score 5+ points,
grab 3+ rebounds.]
Lin Mo's first pass sailed wide—nearly a
turnover.
"See?" Li Tao roared.
But the system pinged: [LeBron's Court
Awareness (1%): Opposing center's lateral movement = slow. Exploit with quick
cuts.]
He adjusted.
First rebound: Planting his feet, Lin Mo
used his 58 Strength to box out the center, yanking the ball free. [Rebounds:
1/3.]
Then a steal—he read the guard's pass,
intercepting it midair, and fired to a teammate for a three. Swish!
Coach Zhang pumped his fist. "That's the
spirit!"
By the final minute, the score was tied.
Lin Mo sprinted the court, Li Tao's lazy dribble offering an opening—another
steal.
He raced toward the hoop, two defenders
closing in.
[James Breakthrough Footwork (unlocked):
Use body contact to create space.]
Lin Mo lowered his shoulder, driving past
them for a layup. And-one!
The buzzer blared. Global U won by 1.
Lin Mo's stats: 7 points, 3 rebounds, 2
assists.
[QUEST COMPLETED! Compatibility: 2%.
Unlocked: James Breakthrough Footwork.]
In the locker room, Coach Zhang tossed him
a new jersey—#23.
"U19 World Championship trials. Next week
in D.C." He grinned. "Don't make me regret this."
Lin Mo traced the number, heart racing.
[NEW QUEST: Make the U19 National Team.]
Outside, Li Tao's voice seethed: "He won't
survive against real competition."