Basketball miracles

Chapter 161 [Titanic Body, Fancy Fist and Ineffective Kung Fu]

In Xiao Tu's memory, the original owner of the body was like a young nobleman who was well protected when he was in America, so he was a bit introverted.

When he came to Japan, a group of people fawned over him, and some even bowed to him. The original owner of this body lived a carefree life, not even knowing what his father's specific job was, only that it was related to finance.

From the Plaza Accord to the interest rate trap, the carefully woven web of appreciation by Wall Street speculators plunged Japan into a bubble abyss amidst a capital frenzy, exchanging a nationwide speculative feast for half a century of economic stagnation.

In 1992, Americans held a superior position in Japan, and Xiao Tu was surprised by the extent to which the Japanese admired and fawned over foreigners.

He couldn't understand the logic behind it at all. What kind of craftsmanship was this?
Weren't you all ripped off by Americans? Why aren't you disgusted by them, and why do you treat them like your fathers?
With nothing else to do, Xiao Tu started opening treasure chests in his room. Compared to the two forwards who were over two meters tall, he preferred his current body, feeling a sense of "finally returning to normal."

He had saved up a lot of treasure chests, planning to make a fortune after creating a new account. If creating the new account failed, he would open the chests in 2003.

In my memory, the original owner's physical abilities were extraordinary, but far from top-tier. His main strengths were speed and agility; he won second place in both the 100-meter and 200-meter sprints in high school competitions in the United States.

Limited by his weight, point guard Xiao Tu's strength has decreased significantly, and he doesn't have the jumping ability of a dunk champion. However, compared to his peers, he is already very strong, able to complete two-handed dunks, just without being able to perform many fancy moves.

Even without rigorous training, his physical fitness would improve as he progresses, since his body hasn't yet reached its peak.

Xiao Tu had stored 9 gold treasure chests and 13 silver treasure chests. He sensed that one of the gold treasure chests had opened first.

A golden light flew out of the box and into Xiao Tu's body. He wasn't flustered at all, only excited, and quickly sensed what the reward he had received was.

Titan Body: "Your charm, strength, resilience, and ability to withstand blows are enhanced. Through sex, you can rapidly heal and restore physical and mental energy. Long-term dual cultivation with your partner can slightly improve their constitution. Side effects include increased energy and a significantly enhanced libido. (These talents cannot be shared between different bodies.)"

Walter? !
After receiving the information, Xiao Tu swallowed hard. This was the most fantastical reward he had received since his transmigration, and his second talent that could not be shared.

What is a Titan's Body? Like Thanos, a Titan-like being?
No, Thanos is just a purple potato demon, what kind of charm does he have? Besides, I can help improve the woman's physical condition.

Why does the reward I received have side effects? It doesn't sound very reliable.

Energetic and lustful... This Titan-like body probably refers to the Titans in the Greek pantheon.

The Titans were an ancient race of gods in Greek mythology who once ruled the world. They were the children of Uranus, the god of the sky, and Gaia, the goddess of the earth. Zeus was the son of Cronus, the second generation of the Titan kings. Does this mean that many gods in Greek mythology were Titans?

Xiao Tu learned about Greek mythology in his previous life through movies and games. If it were a Titan like this, the rewards would be incredible. Xiao Tu felt like he was almost no longer human; was he supposed to conquer the NBA in this world with a demigod's body?

His only headache was the dramatic increase in his sex drive. What was going on?

In Chinese mythology, gods are often portrayed as moral exemplars. For example, Sun Wukong immobilized the seven fairies but did nothing else. Marshal Tianpeng, after drinking, confessed his love to Chang'e, only to be reported by the fairy and banished to the mortal realm, transformed into a pig.

Most Western gods are scoundrels, and the Greek gods are even more outrageous—in a word, "chaotic"! The Greek gods are so filthy that it's outrageous; everyone has a penchant for romance, and everyone is a playboy!
Could it be a matter of lineage? Are these mythological figures all Titans?
Xiao Tu never considered himself a hooligan, nor did he believe that his boundless energy would affect his personality. Despite his top-tier physical attributes as a power forward, he only had two girlfriends and had absolutely no intention of messing around like Magic Johnson.

I can control myself; I don't think with my lower body.

Thinking about it this way, this talent is all good.

Xiao Tu tried jumping barefoot in the hotel room, and with just a light jump, he reached a high altitude, seemingly stronger than he remembered. His increased strength must include explosive power; it was actually an all-around improvement.

More importantly, he has great resilience. Although his behavior is somewhat evil, like dual cultivation and absorbing yin to replenish yang, this talent is very powerful.

Xiao Tu wants to become the greatest player in NBA history, but top-notch physical attributes alone are not enough; durability is also essential.

The most typical example in the NBA is LeBron James. His greatest characteristic is not the crab walk, the peak super team, the nomadic dynasty, the intelligent ankle, the Jing Tian wardrobe... but that he has never suffered a serious injury, his injuries are relatively intelligent, and he can still maintain a super competitive state even after 40 years old.

Then look at James's beloved family and brother, Dwyane Wade, he's not so durable.

Dwyane Wade also possessed exceptional physical attributes, with stats comparable to LeBron James early in his career, leading the Heat to a championship in 2006. However, after Wade and James teamed up, his physical abilities declined significantly, and he became less adept at shooting, ultimately leading to his ruthless release by the Heat. Almost all of the top 10 players in NBA history are incredibly durable. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and LeBron James are among the best, which is why they became the all-time leading scorers.

Magic Johnson was actually a very resilient player. He only had a 13-year career, but he overcame HIV and even returned to play more than 30 games in the 1995-96 season.

Xiao Tu opened the second golden treasure chest, and another golden light flew out, signifying a talent.

"Fancy moves, but ineffective techniques": This means that you can better control your body during exercise, making your movements fluid and graceful. With training, you can perform the same movement more beautifully than others!

Xiao Tu tasted the information he received from the initiation. The name sounded casual, but this talent must be extraordinary.

The information didn't specify that it was limited to basketball; the term "sports" is too broad. Kung Fu is also a sport, so does that mean his every move is more aesthetically pleasing than others?
This talent won't directly improve Xiao Tu's skills, but it will make his playing style more aesthetically pleasing. Furthermore, the talent doesn't specify that it's incompatible with other physical attributes, so it's probably purely for show and therefore has no limitations.

Xiao Tu believed that bad ball skills could be improved through practice, but being handsome was something that lasted a lifetime. He wasn't in a hurry to test the specific effects; he would find out when he actually played.

He then opened the third golden treasure chest, which this time had nothing to do with basketball; it was a piece of cutting-edge technology.

If you want to fight, go to the dance studio: "A square area measuring ten meters in length and width, covered with elastic mats. This area can be laid directly on the ground or set up on a platform 50-60 centimeters above the ground. Practicing combat, gymnastics, dance, yoga, etc. in this area can prevent injury."

After receiving the empowerment message, Xiao Tu took a deep breath.

Is this some kind of exclusive high-tech feature designed to complement my "King of Kung Fu" talent? With this, I should be able to practice some advanced moves. And this dance studio isn't just for me; others should have the same effect.

Madonna seems to need this more; she practices dancing all day long.

Just how far can this damage immunity go? If it prevents you from getting hurt at all, that would be amazing. Shall I take this out and try punching Madonna a couple of times first?
Forget it, I don't want to go back to the 80s anytime soon. I'll just keep this in my storage space; there's nowhere to put it anyway. I want to practice basketball, not become a kung fu master or a dancer.

Open! Let's continue unboxing!
Xiao Tu opened the fourth golden treasure chest, and the reward was once again cutting-edge technology.

Life Essence: Pure life energy, added to bath or swimming pool, can nourish and strengthen the body, consolidate the foundation, beautify the skin, and delay aging.

Xiao Tu has already drawn this reward three times, but still doesn't know its specific effects and has no use for it for the time being.

He felt this was a prop meant for older people; otherwise, the effect wouldn't be noticeable. But he only wanted a younger girlfriend; why would he deliberately date an older woman?

Xiao Tu isn't a fanatic who's obsessed with aunties; having such a strange hobby would get him taken down by 404.

Xiao Tu decided not to open the remaining five gold treasure chests for now, and instead open the silver treasure chests.

He felt lucky to have obtained the Titan's Body and the fancy but ineffective martial arts skills, and wanted to take it easy to avoid getting unlucky enough to draw something he didn't need.

The Silver Treasure Chest can be opened again; it's relatively easy to obtain, as long as you make it to the NBA playoffs and win.

Xiao Tu opened 13 silver treasure chests in a row, and the rewards he received were varied.

This includes four advanced training auras: one each for physical fitness and shooting, and two for dribbling. With 10x experience and eight hours of training, you're guaranteed to improve your skills.

Xiao Tu wants to focus on improving his breakthroughs, and these two dribbling halos came at just the right time to help him improve his ball handling skills.

He also needs to practice shooting. In his memory, the original owner of this body was inaccurate and relied on dribbling to get by. Xiao Tu accumulated a lot of shooting experience in the 80s, and even without muscle memory, he is confident that he can develop it.

He feels this world is more suited for vacations and isn't in a hurry to play in the NBA. He probably wouldn't play well now; his physique is far inferior to that of a power forward.

(End of this chapter)