Guide on How to Fail at Online Dating - Chapter 16
Jing Huan was stunned again, and it took her a long time to remember to type.
[Current] Sweet Jing: Brother… are you talking to me?
[Current] Yearning: Who else is here?
Passersby nearby: « …… »
[Current] Little Sweet Scene: But I haven’t finished buying my gear yet…
[Current] Heart’s Desire: As long as you can run away.
[Current] Little Sweet Scene: ??
What do you mean? Is this person really planning to let him spend the whole night escaping in the arena?
Just as Jing Huan was about to make a sarcastic remark, the teleportation portal lit up. It was the elite from the Idle Pavilion guarding outside who sensed something was wrong and came to investigate the enemy situation.
Xiang Huaizhi glanced at that person and nodded to form a team.
[Current] Heart’s Desire: Come in.
The little fox fairy immediately stood up, the game character even patted their butt, then turned and joined the team they longed for.
Then the two flew away together.
The elite from the Idle Pavilion was stunned for a moment, then immediately went to report back to the guild.
[Guild] Lin Shen Jian Lu: Report—Xiao Tianjing has joined the team they long for!!
[Guild] Lin Shen Jian Lu: Everyone be careful, don’t force P on Xiao Tianjing!
[Guild] Mai Mai Bu Yu: ???
[Guild] The Girl in My Heart: Why is she in the Heart’s Desire team [surprised]?
[Guild] Mo Wen Gui Qi: My friend told me… Xiao Tianjing and Heart’s Desire were running a dungeon together just yesterday.
[Guild] Seize the Day: …No way, could it be that those two really have something going on? Is Xin Xiang Wang Zhi moved by Xiao Tianjing’s confession?
[Guild] Xian Mengmeng: Impossible.
[Guild] Xian Mengmeng: Xin Xiang Wang Zhi has high standards, it’s probably Xiao Tianjing begging him to take her on a dungeon run. Don’t worry, in ten minutes Xin Xiang Wang Zhi will be heading to the arena, then you can safely go kill Xiao Tianjing.
[Guild] Tian Shang Xing: …Um…
[Gang] Tian Shang Xing: With a heart full of longing, I brought Xiao Tianjing into the 2V2 arena. I saw them.
[Guild] Mo Wen Gui Qi: …
[Guild] The Girl in My Heart: …
Shock all over the screen.
[Guild] Maimai Silent: … It’s okay, at worst, the plan to snipe Little Sweet Jing tonight is temporarily canceled. Let’s think positively, Heart Yearning with Little Sweet Jing will definitely lose, then our deputy guild leader can top the高手榜!
[Guild] Tian Shang Xing: Yeah, I think Xin Xiang Wang has been losing points for the past few months, and the deputy guild will surpass him after winning a few more matches.
[Guild] Xian Meng Meng: Tian Shang Xing, what do you mean?
[Guild] Tian Shang Xing: ?
[Guild] Tian Shang Xing: What’s wrong with me…
[Guild] Xian Mengmeng: You mean he lost points a few months ago because he was carrying me in the arena, right?
[Guild] Tian Shangxing: [Dazed] No, how would I know he was carrying you a few months ago?
[Guild] Xian Mengmeng: We’re together every day, don’t you know?
[Guild] Tian Shangxing: So what if you’re together? Are you married? That little sweetheart Jing is now doing arena battles with Xin Xiang Wang Zhi, are they together too?
[Guild: Qinglong Hall Leader Xian Mengmeng removed Star in the Sky from Idle Pavilion because of « . »]
[Guild] Mo Wen Gui Qi: Oh my gosh… it can’t be that bad.
[Guild: Xiangsi Bugu activated a full mute for everyone.]
[Guild] Xiangsi Bugu: Don’t argue, Xianxian, please calm down yourself.
[Guild] Xiangsi doesn’t care: Let’s disband for tonight, do whatever you need to do, I’ll start chatting again tomorrow.
Jing Huan had no idea that their teaming up caused quite a commotion in the Idle Pavilion. He didn’t even have time to refuse before being dragged into the arena.
Honestly, although he was eager to interact with Xin Xiang Wangzhi, he was not at all willing to come to the arena and lose points for Xin Xiang Wangzhi.
With his current gear, going to the arena is basically like being a live target. Besides, he hasn’t fully grasped the skills of the Fox Fairy Cave yet. This lousy sect has too many skills, it’s dizzying. To really get the hang of it, it would take at least more than half a month.
Brother, » he hesitated, pretending to be scared, « maybe you should ask someone else? I, I’ve never fought in the arena before.
« It’s fine, just to add a player, » Xiang Huaizhi said.
Jing Huan: « … »
If I could beat you, I would have damn well turned against you a long time ago.
Seeing him silent, Xiang Huaizhi thought for a moment and added, « I won’t let you lose points. »
Everyone starts with an initial score of 1000 points.
Jing Huan actually doesn’t care much about the points; even if they drop to zero, once he buys his equipment back, he can still climb up.
He simply doesn’t like losing.
Playing games is all about having fun; if you’re constantly being chased and beaten in the game, then what’s the point of playing?
……Alright then. » Jing Huan said, « I’ll leave the team to buy some medicine.
As soon as he finished speaking, many small notifications popped up on his interface; Xiang Huaizhi was sending him medicine.
« I called you here, so I’ll pay for the medicine. » Xiang Huaizhi was brief and to the point.
« Thank you, brother. » Jing Huan sat up straight. He hadn’t played in the arena for a long time, so suddenly coming back now made him a bit excited.
He instinctively looked around and was instantly at a loss for words.
Most of the people standing around them were actually from the Idle People Pavilion.
In fact, what Xiang Huaizhi just said wasn’t without reason; tonight’s arena could really be considered his escape scene.
Fortunately, the arena’s mode is randomly assigned. If players could initiate battles on their own, they probably wouldn’t even have a moment to catch their breath tonight.
At 7:30, the arena officially began. The moment Xiang Huaizhi pressed the match button, they were greeted by their first opponent of the day.
It was two male players, one healer and one physical damage dealer, somewhat similar to Jing Huan’s team composition.
The opponents did not expect to be matched with Xiang Huaizhi. They were clearly stunned and hadn’t even reacted when Xiang Huaizhi raised his sword and charged straight at their healer.
Startled by the healing, I instinctively moved to the right, unexpectedly shifting right onto the sword I longed for. The sword didn’t hold back either, immediately landing a double strike.
9113。
Bright red numbers exploded out, and the healer collapsed, unable to get up.
Jing Huan: « …… »
Damn.
What kind of devilish damage is this?
Even if the matched players aren’t strong, it shouldn’t be… one hit per healer…
It’s completely gear crushing; these pay-to-win players are simply inhuman!
Jinghuan, who bought an empty account for tens of thousands of yuan, cursed inwardly.
[Current] What kind of trash are you? [Panic]
[Current] What kind of trash are you: Master, I only have 2200 points, why am I matched with you…
In the arena, the system automatically matches opponents of similar strength by averaging the two players’ scores and then pairing them. Because Jinghuan’s score is too low, and Xiang Huaizhi’s account had been on a losing streak, they were matched mostly with low-score opponents.
Xin Xiangwangzhi didn’t respond to him, turned around, and continued dealing damage. The damage dealer knew he couldn’t win, so he simply gave up struggling and stood still to be killed.
[Current] What kind of trash are you: Pro player, can you wait ten seconds before matching again? [Crying] I don’t want to run into you guys anymore.
As the final sword fell, you had no chance to speak, and were directly kicked out of the PK arena.
It wasn’t until returning to the waiting area that Jing Huan remembered to speak: « …Wow, brother, you’re amazing. »
Naturally, there was no response on the other end of the headset; Xin Xiang Wang Zhi stood still in place, motionless.
Just as Jing Huan was about to ask, the matchmaking screen popped up, and they had already entered the next round of battle.
…So it was waiting for ten seconds just now.
In the next few matches, the situation was almost the same as the first game. The equipment from Xin Xiang Wang Zhi was too strong; even if a newbie operated his account, they might still win.
Their opponents were either crushed by Xin Xiang Wang Zhi or quit right at the start. After three matches, Jing Huan did nothing except lose the health pool.
After this battle ended, the arena channel received its first system message.
[Congratulations to Xin Xiang Wang Zhi and Xiao Tian Jing for defeating Ting Yu Sheng and Feng Lai Pei, achieving a three-win streak!]
Chun Xiao glanced at the time: « …The arena has only been going for seven minutes, and they already have a three-win streak? »
Xiao Tianjing’s score is low, so they are matched with rookies, which of course makes it easier to win. » The female voice in the headset was faint and carried a hint of displeasure, « Why are you paying attention to Xiao Tianjing again?
Chun Xiao said helplessly, « I just happened to see it. »
« What about the last time they killed the demon king? Did you also accidentally contribute the guild’s materials? » The owner of the female voice was none other than Xiangsi Buguo. When Chun Xiao explained, she not only didn’t calm down but became even more annoyed.
Chun Xiao: « If we don’t submit the materials, the gang will be overrun by bandits. »
Then let them be overrun! At worst, we just lose a medicinal herb field!
Chun Xiao frowned. After the battle ended, she tied up her long hair and patiently said, « It’s not easy for us to expand by one medicinal herb field. Why not avoid trouble if we can? Behave yourself. You finally logged in recently, and I don’t want to argue with you. »
Xiang Si immediately wilted upon hearing this: « …But I’m just unhappy. Who does she think she is? It’s one thing to deceive the elders of our gang, but she even tries to cozy up to you, playing both sides. Isn’t she afraid of choking on her own schemes? »
That’s the previous owner’s business; this time the account should really have changed hands.
« Didn’t they say the same thing last time? In the end, it was still that scammer. I definitely won’t believe it, » Sisi pouted stubbornly, « You’re not allowed to look at her anymore! »
Chun Xiao chuckled, « Alright, alright, I won’t look… »
No sooner had she finished speaking than the game screen suddenly changed, and they matched with a new round of opponents.
Chun Xiao immediately saw that black robe and the dazzling divine weapon.
[Current] Xiang Si Bu Gu: ??
[Current] Xiang Si Bu Gu: Little green tea, are you flirting with a new man to boost your rank again?
[Current] Xiao Tian Jing: ……
[Current] Little Sweet Scene: I don’t dare to be called green tea…
Before Jing Huan finished typing, Xiang Si recklessly waved her magic wand and directly cast a Thunderbolt Strike on him.
