“A-level Random Star Experience Card: Randomly refreshes several players with an ability rating of A-level. A lottery is drawn, and the host temporarily possesses the abilities of the selected player. If a certain skill of this player is used multiple times in a match, there is a certain probability that some degree of muscle memory will remain.”

A very easy-to-understand introduction. After reading it, Brian Carter felt that he now had a shot at impressing NBA head coaches during tryouts!

Learning module? Brian Carter didn’t look at that first; he checked the last B-level card.

“Phased Outburst: At a specific moment in the current phase, through a certain period of training, unleash the strength the host needs most at present, up to but not exceeding the corresponding strength of this item card’s level. Usage: Undergo 24 hours of hellish training to meet the outburst prerequisite. During this training, you are not limited by stamina, but your body will react normally after exercise.”

“Corresponding strength? So even in the best-case scenario, it won’t exceed B-level ability?” Brian Carter muttered to himself.

But...

These two item cards are exactly what Brian Carter needs right now.

It’s not an impossible task—it’s something he actually has a chance to accomplish!

“As expected, this system won’t give me an unsolvable mission. This might be the best way to get rid of kidney deficiency... no, the best chance to walk the path to the NBA. Maybe there will be other opportunities in the future, but they’ll definitely be harder than this!” Brian Carter deduced his current situation.

But what Brian Carter was most curious about was the learning module.

“Humility: When the host is not the team leader, training together with the team leader allows you to learn the team leader’s skills. The learning speed receives varying degrees of bonus based on the system’s rating of that skill—the higher the rating, the greater the bonus.”

From a long-term perspective, Brian Carter felt this was actually the most useful thing in the big gift pack!

But... Brian Carter felt a bit weird: “Is this a ‘hug the big leg’ learning system? What happened to the Overlord System? Is this really just a Little Overlord Learning Machine, learning is endless fun?”

That’s exactly how Brian Carter felt about the learning module’s description, but just from the literal meaning, it was clear it would be very useful!

Although this learning module would be most useful for Brian Carter if he entered the path of professional basketball in the future, for him, the most important thing right now is... to no longer be kidney deficient!

Right now, Brian Carter had just gotten a cheap dad who owns three hotpot restaurants. Without a certain opportunity, he would still like basketball, but as for becoming a professional player... that’s not something you can do just because you like it.

“But which one should I use? Phased Outburst? Or the Star Experience Card?”

Brian Carter was a bit torn about this choice.

“Today is the 9th, and there are just over two days until the tryout date on the Suns’ invitation letter, which is the 12th. Should I choose 24 hours of hellish training?” Brian Carter thought this would be more suitable. “The tryout on the 12th is just for show, and on the 13th the Suns’ season finale is against the Heat. After that, there won’t be any more time.”

Having made up his mind, Brian Carter decided to rest for a day, have a good meal in the evening, and start hellish training tomorrow. He didn’t know just how hellish it would be, but he definitely needed to rest well and replenish his nutrition. He still had over $500 in cash in his wallet, plus his bank card, so having a good meal wasn’t a problem. He was still suffering from back pain, and if that affected his training results, it would be too miserable.

After brainstorming for a while, Brian Carter started to feel sleepy again. Having made his decision, his execution was pretty good. He went back to his room, took a shower, lay down to sleep, and prepared to relieve his body’s fatigue and get a good rest. Tomorrow, training would begin!

Compared to the original Brian Carter, this Brian Carter who had lived through hard times had always had strong execution!

Chapter 0004: Hellish 6+6+6?

“Bzz... bzz...”

Brian Carter was woken up by the vibration of his phone on the nightstand. He glanced at the clock by his bed—it was already past 4 p.m.

Brian Carter hadn’t expected to sleep so long. He’d gone to bed a little after 11 and slept until 4. He’d originally planned to take a nap, go for a run, and then have dinner.

Thinking back to his ‘previous self’s’ chaotic schedule, he figured he’d already developed a biological clock. Brian Carter felt uncomfortable: “It only takes three days to form a bad habit, but at least three years to break one...”

In his previous life, because of his family situation, Brian Carter didn’t dare develop any bad habits. Aside from being a bit lecherous, in everything else—going to bed and getting up early, helping out at home, studying hard to get poverty grants, university scholarships, taking out loans to pay tuition and then working during college to pay them back—he was a pretty outstanding person. Even though just being outstanding and hardworking didn’t make him stand out, he could at least support himself.

But this Brian Carter, without his parents’ financial support, would probably starve on the streets in a few days or end up on the path of crime...

While Brian Carter was lost in thought, the phone stopped vibrating. He checked the screen—the caller ID showed a Chinese note: “Teddy”...

“Teddy?” Brian Carter immediately remembered. He was one of his buddies at Phoenix University, a very handsome white guy from a wealthier family than his own, the son of the owner of a museum in Phoenix, named John Harps. Last night, this guy had brought his girlfriend and a few girls over.