Football: Starting with the Crescent Moon Slash

"He's putting in his power! Jiang Shen is starting to unleash his full potential!"

In the final moments of the match, only Jiang Yan had not given up and continued to press relentlessly.

On the coach's bench.

"Mr. Benitez, Jiang Yan is in too much danger right now. He seems to be obsessed with something. In order to protect him, I think we should..."

"Have Isco warm up, and substitute Jiang Yan."

……

Benitez was unaware of Jiang Yan's system mission, only sensing that he was fixated on something.

"Could it be that they placed bets on the game?"

Out of concern for his protégé, Benitez decided to substitute him.

……

boom!

"Steal! Jiang Shen has made a steal!"

"Kroos receives the ball, Jiang Yan is still running!"

"Isco is warming up on the sidelines; it looks like a substitution is going to be made."

Before He Wei in the commentary booth could react...

Toni Kroos delivered a masterful long pass, securing the ball perfectly at Bale's feet.

Bell swings her lower leg.

boom!

The goalkeeper made a diving save!

"Oh no! The ball is out of bounds, looks like it's in a corner..."

Before the words were even finished, Benzema rushed to the byline and threw himself over the bar, saving the ball just as it was about to go out of bounds!

"Benzema makes a save! That was an incredible save!"

"Not just him! That man too!"

Benzema's save on the sideline caused the ball to bounce back in front of the goal.

Inside the restricted area.

There was always a ghost lurking, waiting for its chance to strike.

"Jiang Yan! It's Jiang Yan!"

Jiang Yan threw his entire body out and managed to head the ball into the goal.

"3:0!!!"

"A complete victory!"

"Another resounding victory!"

"Benzema's incredible save and Jiang Yan's goal-scoring instinct! Absolutely brilliant!!"

[Holy crap! ???]

[Thank you, Jiang Shen!!! You saved my life!!!]

【6666666! 】

That bird call was the most beautiful sound I've ever heard in my life!

Wow! That was amazing! That's teamwork!

……

Jiang Yan excitedly ran to the corner flag area and slid down to celebrate.

"It's done! It's finally done!"

These ten goals from open play were truly hard-won.

Finally, Benzema and his two teammates caught up with Jiang Yan in the corner area and celebrated with him.

"Although I don't know what you're so fixated on, I'm inspired by you. That was a beautiful shot!"

Benitez, standing on the sidelines, seemed to have his suspicions confirmed after seeing Jiang Yan celebrate his third goal so excitedly, and his expression became extremely solemn.

It's important to know that FIFA, UEFA, and national football associations have a unified rule: active players, coaches, referees, and club staff are strictly prohibited from directly or indirectly betting on any football matches.

If a player is caught betting, they may face suspension or fines, or even a lifetime ban.

"It seems necessary to have a talk with him."

At this moment, Jiang Yan was still immersed in the joy of completing the mission.

……

"Beep—beep beep!!"

After the game ended and everyone celebrated briefly, they began to return to their locker rooms one by one.

Jiang Yan was called away by Benitez for a talk.

The atmosphere between the two in the corner was somewhat tense.

"master……"

"Jiang, you were acting very strangely on the field today."

Jiang Yan's heart skipped a beat. "Could it be that Benitez has figured something out? Could he possibly guess that I have a system?" But on the surface, he remained calm: "Sir, I just want to win."

"Want to win?" Benitez sighed, his tone serious. "In all my years of coaching, I've seen players fight tooth and nail, but I've never seen anyone fight like you. In the last ten minutes, you were gambling with your life."

He paused, then said, word by word:

"I have to ask you something—did you place a bet?"

Jiang Yan breathed a sigh of relief.

The system panel flashed wildly in his mind, and the "Task Completed" notification hadn't faded yet.

"Master, don't worry, you should know that I'm not short of money. I would never do something that would ruin my career."

Benitez stared into his eyes.

When players lie, they will dodge the question, become nervous, or feign excitement.

But Jiang Yan was completely open-minded.

"Okay, I misunderstood you." Benitez rubbed his temples. "I was even thinking about how to protect you and minimize the impact."

Hearing this, Jiang Yan chuckled and said, "Don't worry, Master, I'm not stupid. I can tell the difference between being full at one meal and being full at every meal."

……

I returned to my home.

Exhausted, Qin Wanyu had already fallen into a deep sleep.

[You have completed the season objective of scoring ten goals from open play. Congratulations! You have obtained the Forward Star Skill Pack. Would you like to open it?]

Jiang Yan took a deep breath.

Close your eyes.

The international match days are just around the corner.

These trump cards of his have probably already been thoroughly analyzed by head coaches from various countries.

The more cards you have up your sleeve, the better!

"Open!"

A golden light flashed, and a nimble figure appeared before Jiang Yan's eyes.

That figure weaved through the defense, his off-the-ball runs were ghostly, and he could adjust instantly upon receiving the ball. Whether at the edge of the penalty area, in tight angles, or in the midst of a scramble, he could calmly finish the game.

He is agile and deadly striker, a master of the penalty area, and an all-around forward with flawless shooting skills.

He doesn't have an exaggerated height or a dominant physique, but he possesses historically top-tier off-the-ball movement, tight-space shooting skills, and a frighteningly calm finishing instinct.

In La Liga and the European Championship, he was the most troublesome shadow striker for defenders, omnipresent and capable of delivering a fatal blow.

He demonstrated what a top-tier striker truly is through the most practical, efficient, and consistent methods.

……

[Congratulations on obtaining: Villa's "Calabash Brothers - Small Space Termination" Skill Pack!]

This is the most balanced and lethal striker instinct in football: capable of handling tight spaces and finishing easily from any position or angle.

Your shooting accuracy has improved: Shooting Accuracy: 72 → 78, Attacking Awareness: 75 → 79

……

It's numb, really numb!

Jiang Yan was completely numb!

"Why is it another Barcelona star!"

He suddenly sat up in bed.

"System, I really need to discipline you properly!"

But a moment later, he let out a long sigh of relief.

Having finally acquired a skill with offensive capabilities, so what if it's from a mortal enemy?

A true master is one who can be inclusive and adaptable, making the best use of everything!

Whether it's Real Madrid or Barcelona, ​​in the face of absolute strength and honor, all those grudges and feuds are just dust beneath their feet!

……

After accepting this fact, he picked up his phone and started looking for highlights of Villa's matches.

"One of the 100 Greatest Footballers of All Time - David Villa, the 'Calabash Brother'!"

How much did socialites from various countries pay to obtain the coveted Villa at her peak?

This match highlights... something just doesn't feel right.

……

The next day.

Benitez made a special trip to the airport to see Jiang Yan and his companion off.

"Spend quality time with your family after you return home... Life isn't just about football."

"Take good care of yourself and don't get hurt."

"Play when you feel like it, and if you don't, then forget it..."

Benitez's tone was full of concern.

In the past few months, it was this young Chinese man who pulled him back from the brink of being sacked, and it was his phenomenal performances that lifted Real Madrid to its current position.

The relationship between the two is that of master and apprentice, but more like that of father and son in a foreign land.

Jiang Yan simply waved goodbye to Benitez.

China, here I come!