Basketball System: Rebound of the Underdog

A run-down house stood before him, its worn exterior telling tales of years gone by. It wasn't any better than his aunt's house, but it was definitely cleaner. The walls, scrubbed free of grime, revealed faded patterns of the wallpaper, and the floor, though shabby, felt strangely comforting under Kai's slippers.

However, as he took a deep breath, a distinct aroma overwhelmed his senses.

Onions.

He unconsciously covered his nose with his hand to avoid the spicy stench, causing Grandma Bingbing to click her tongue.

"Goodness. You always act like you haven't smelled the scent of onions for three years now," she said, opening the windows to make the fresh air enter.

Kai sat at the small chair, looking around the house like a lost kid.

This was a new world…

"We really need to talk about your behavior, Kai," Grandma Bingbing scolded.

...and he was also a different person.

"It's your third time in the police station this year. You're lucky that Officer Huang and Wang are kind enough to only let you off with a warning every single time."

"I don't know what has gotten into you, but you need to stop now. You've already been kicked out by almost all the schools in the town. It's a good thing you have already graduated from junior secondary school. Otherwise, I really think you would be kicked out again."

Kai couldn't internalize Grandma Bingbing's words because the holographic interface appeared before him again.

Name: Kai Gou

Age: 16

Height: 189 cm

Level: Noob (0/100)

Skills: None

"Are you even listening?" Grandma Bingbing sighed, snapping Kai out of his thoughts.

"I'm sorry," Kai quickly said, looking at the old lady with an apologetic gaze.

Grandma Bingbing froze, looking at her grandson with wide eyes.

Was it just her, or did her idiotic grandson apologize?

She pinched her palm and shook her head.

"You're definitely not alright," she muttered. "Go and take a bath so you can sleep."

With that, Grandma Bingbing left Kai all alone in the living room.

Kai, albeit confused, stood from the chair and entered what seemed to be his room. It wasn't really difficult to decipher that it was his. There was some vandal writing on the door, and the walls were covered with photos of weapons and cool anime girls dressed in robot costumes.

He opened the closet doors and found clothes he wouldn't even think of wearing. Then, his eyes caught a glimpse of a red towel, so he quickly grabbed it and made his way to the bathroom.

There, he saw warm water in a basin, causing him to smile. Grandma Bingbing must have prepared it for him.

Kai started removing his clothes but stopped when he felt a phone inside the pocket of his shorts. He brought it out and was surprised to see it didn't have a password.

Then, he saw the date and time.

September 3, 2022.

It was the same day. Then, he saw the location on the phone's top bar.

Jilin City.

He was more than 1,000 kilometers and 10 hours away from Beijing, his hometown.

There could only be one plausible explanation for what was happening.

Transmigration.

[Review user history?]

[Yes or No?]

"Yes," Kai muttered, and the screen displayed text containing information about the original person's life.

[Kai Gou, also known as 'Mad Dog,' gained notoriety in town as a troublemaker following the tragic demise of his father. The unfortunate incident occurred during a construction work fire, leaving Kai in a state of grief. In the aftermath, he sought solace in rebellion, earning his infamous moniker with a reputation that preceded him.]

[His penchant for getting into fights had forced him to switch schools multiple times since middle school, with each transfer marked by a trail of violence reports that seemed to follow him wherever he went.]

[The path of violence ultimately led to a tragic end for Kai. Repeated trauma to the head and the result of countless brawls and skirmishes took its toll. The final blow came unexpectedly, marking the end of Mad Dog's journey. As life slipped away, the opportunity for a new beginning presented itself in the form of the current host.]

"And my old body?" Kai couldn't help but ask.

The system did not respond this time.

[System acceptance is crucial for full installation. Accept the system?]

"Accept," Kai unhesitatingly said.

[Congratulations, Kai! The Rise to Legend System has now been installed.]

*Progression System:*

*XP Sources:*

- Official Training: +10 XP per session

- Official Matches: +20 XP per win, -5 XP per loss.

- Unofficial Games: +10 XP per game, -2 XP per loss.

- Weekly quests: Varied XP rewards based on difficulty and accomplishment.

- Personal training: Varied XP rewards based on hard work and effort.

[Reach 100 XP points and move to the next level!]

Kai stood in front of the mirror and looked at himself. Indeed, he looked like a troublemaker with his unkempt hair, beard, and scarred face and body.

However, this new body of his was definitely fit for a basketball player.

In the past, Kai had already accepted he couldn't reach his dream of becoming a legendary basketball player. Now, his dream was sparked alive once again.

He smiled, feeling the sense of a new beginning.

However, his smile fell when he smelled the stench of his own skin.

Kai grimaced. "Let's take a shower for now."

He started removing his dirty clothes but halted as he pulled his underwear down.

Kai stared at the monster looking up at him.

"Looks like I'm gifted in other aspects too."

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