[Author: Young-Go Line]
[Title: Mei Xiao Long Bao Today’s Broadcast Summary]
Being born as a fox.
Everyone dreams of becoming the strongest creature on earth at least once.
“VTuber” refers to someone who aims to become the strongest creature on earth as their life goal.
Meanwhile, this Collector guy, how is he watching the broadcast when he’s supposedly busy as the new Chairman of China?
– The master is broadcasting, so one must listen attentively. Can’t be accused of treason.
ㄴHaha, he brought the descendant of the great Liu Bei!
ㄴIt’s the true legitimacy of China, so we must behave well.
-“There’s power, but it lacks precision.”
-The real Manager who brings other Towers for the broadcast….
-Martial arts master (Jin) Wakamou, please showcase your plum blossom fragrance moves.
-In the end, it’s the real martial arts of humans that defeat monsters.
ㄴBut didn’t you lose to martial arts anyway?
ㄴHow can humans win against such things!!!
ㄴNow I understand why they gang up on mythical creatures, haha.
-Funny how they can’t shoot properly.
ㄴ”Computers are too hard!!!”
ㄴIt would be difficult, haha.
ㄴOddly good Wakamou Leader is strange haha.
ㄴPulling a trigger and clicking a mouse are quite different haha.
Reflection, and more reflection.
Mei Xiao Long Bao set up a character as a tech-illiterate who can’t handle computers, explaining away the poor shooting skills.
Though she might forget later and say she learned it then.
Living shamelessly is the key! VTubers also grow through effort! Even the Captain now sings pretty well!
“Here, like this. And like this….”
From a previous battle, Wakamou was practicing the martial arts shown by Jiangshi against a wooden dummy, something he had internalized by watching the positions and movements firsthand.
The art of striking by channeling force internally—called a penetrating punch, perhaps? It’s actually a non-existent fictional theory.
What allowed Jiangshi to do it might be a combination of physical prowess and mana.
If [Mana Control] is fully utilized, perhaps Wakamou can do something similar?
But for now, it was practice for that form of striking.
It’s the striking method every martial art ideally pursues.
An act requiring full-body coordination, including movements and positions. Once accustomed, effective strikes can be delivered even within a fingertip’s breadth.
This is popularly known as inch power.
Not punching the air.
Legs, knees, waist, shoulders. Continuing through elbows and forearms, reaching the wrist to the fingertip.
Channeling and moving strength as if throwing a punch.
The fist that was almost touching the wooden dummy moved with a wham, leaving a clear fist mark on the wooden dummy made of [Rare Metal] with a loud crack!
But it’s not enough. What Wakamou aimed for was an ideal strike that would penetrate completely.
Impossible for an average person, and even for a master, a human, it would be daunting.
For Wakamou, a Climber who maintains an optimal state and can fully control every part of the body, it was a “must do” rather than “can do.”
Turning regular bones and joints into a whip is possible.
Without muscles beneath the skin, the body can contract like a spring, generating elasticity.
However, it was closer to a technique than a martial art.
With a body that doesn’t need sleep, the realization and skills attained from fighting against Jiangshi were practiced coldly with the VTuber broadcast on the side.
From sunset to sunrise, the body that requires no sleep or food was pushed to its limits.
The idol’s body, feeling no fatigue or sweat, was treated harshly.
Eventually, when the fingertips shot out silently and left a mark on the wooden dummy as if sliced by a blade.
[Skill: Acquired Void Spirit Tai Chi Fist (虛靈太極神拳)!]
“…Huh?”
[Void Spirit Tai Chi Fist (虛靈太極神拳)]
-A fist imbued with the unattainable wonder.
-The free flow creates a circle.
Now that I think about it, [Mana Control] was also attained while using it frequently, right?
Was there talk among the Climbers about acquiring [Skills] through learning or being taught by someone…? Only heard up to sharing tech trees; I didn’t know beyond that.
Seeing it’s possible, other Climbers could acquire it through effort.
Probably using it internally as a guild secret.
The importance of Climbers will only grow more, so Wakamou may not know, but surely, there are many secrets kept among the Climbers.
In South Korea, the number of Climbers was already low, with their prestige lower compared to foreign ones.
It managed to survive and recover only because of one President of Korean Association, and thanks to Wakamou, it was progressing, so there was no need to specify how dire it was.
Wondering, asked Liu Wei and got an answer that he heard something like that being possible.
More than that, being a Chairman who answers every call right away, isn’t he busy…?
When will Liu Ying’s coronation ceremony be? Constantly asking with much anticipation, dreaming romantically at his age, I couldn’t bear to respond harshly and kept delaying it…
Should I just formally conduct one, even if only for show?
He said he’d send bodyguards to protect Liu Ying when visiting the Climbers’ gathering in America.
Though busy with Chinese affairs and unable to personally attend, other Chinese Climbers have gone to participate, being a place where a lot of information is exchanged.
Got advice that sharing the information Wakamou holds can bring considerable benefits.
But I don’t have much information, really.
Making one uncomfortable….this old man!!
“Sigh… anyway, since it’s acquired, let’s try it out! [Void Spirit Tai Chi Fist (虛靈太極神拳)]!”
[Intelligence is insufficient.]
“Darn you!!! Don’t mess with me!!!”
Angered and shouting seriously, Liu Ying, who was sleeping well, ended up waking early.
※※※
“OHAO, yo, little minnows, Good Miuning. Ciao!! It’s the genius Wakamou Inarizushi, with an IQ of 999.”
“Chuckles, hi guys! It’s Hajime Ichigo here! What do you think about my pronunciation?!”
-Her pronunciation has improved, right?
-Uhm, our listening skills have definitely increased, haha.
-Oh, haha.
-Now I can understand everything Ichigo says!
“Really, it doesn’t sound that bad, guys, stop teasing. Ichigo is just excited since we haven’t streamed together one-on-one in a while?”
-Did you understand all that?
-This mad Leader puts subtitles on all videos.
-No exceptions, even for Elites and Baby Monsters.
-He even deciphers Princess Umyna’s speech haha.
-Analyzing orca fonts too, isn’t he just a linguist at this point?
“Oh yeah! Our boss is amazing!!!”
Blinking her eyes with a bright smile, Ichigo bounces around excitedly.
Seeing her happily spinning around Wakamou makes him realize how lively she’s become compared to before.
Naturally, reaching out for a hug and gleefully laughing “Kyaa~!” like this, Wakamou, unable to resist, reflexively cuddles her, lifting her into his arms, and does a playful motion. Then, he quickly checks the chat.
-Just a mother…overflowing with maternal instincts…
-Going “Kyaa” and asking for a hug like that is insane.
-No matter how big or old, the Leader sees everyone as kids.
-So you did this with Liu Bei too?
-Now I get why Cao Cao wanted Liu Bei so much.
-What a thought process, haha.
-Can’t resist the un-seekable married woman hunter….
-I want to receive a playful lifting too!!!
Ichigo chuckles and buries her head in Wakamou’s arms while looking at the lively chat, shaking her head with a cheeky smile.
And with a smug look, as if flaunting it, she smirks as if to say “Bet you can’t do this?” causing the believers to burn with jealousy, filling the chat with angry fox icons.
Included among them were some crying polar bear images.
-Oh man… it’s good… just good…
-This warmth… this pure healing…
-When’s the 2nd gen recruitment? I want to be a VTuber too!!!
-Dude, they only take women…
-I’m a woman.
-Lesbian…
-Is it not that all the female viewers of Wakamou’s room came for his chest?
-That’s…convincing…
-Girls also like big chests!!!
“Second gen? Hmm…if you think about it, we’re more like gen 0, right? We’re not special enough to have gens. More like elite troops? You know, like that sense from Bomz.”
-I miss you, donut kettle.
-I heard that dude is alive and well.
-Nice to meet you, then!!!!
-Few members staying close is good, but when one graduates, the impact is huuuge…
-The wound in my heart, how can I deal with it…
-The end must come to pave way for a new start, so gratitude to the destined vanishing.
-Ahh, anyhow the fact is that Wakamou Corporation is stabilizing, right?
“Anyway, glad everyone’s tension is high today. As planned!! Today, we’ll have a session where I teach Ichigo some [Martial Arts]!! Since everyone keeps saying she’s weak and all that!”
-Do you have a teaching certificate?
-Do we offer a bow of respect today?
-But wouldn’t that be a public lesson if broadcasted?
-Well, even if they see it haha, no way would it make Climbers suffer less.
-Class and other Skills can’t be mastered no matter how hard you try usually ㅇㅇ….
-Unless it’s a class ridiculous enough to blur class distinctions.
-Such classes only exist in Legendary Class.
“Legendary Class Climbers can learn skills from other classes?”
-Yeah, supposedly? Dunno how they learn it though.
-They say it’s intense testing from the Tower haha.
-First gens suffer like mad, the later gens have it easy haha.
-It’s always easier for the latecomers haha.
-But even learned, they say they consider [Stats] haha, seems ridiculous haha.
-Using without [Skills] is the right way haha.
‘Damn’
From viewer responses, it seems other Legendary Classes have similar issues.
Was just investigating what jobs were available and looks like everyone’s getting messed over by the Tower like me, having their jobs adjusted. Seriously, the VTuber after me should be thankful.
I’ve built this career foundation with all my struggles. You’ll just coast through easily from now on….
Rather annoying when you think about it. Shouldn’t they reset the job for them to go through the same grind?
Anyhow, it’s a bit surprising hearing that acquiring [Skills] unrelated to one’s job is impossible for Climbers.
Well, considering that aspect, didn’t the Chinese Climber I spoke with say skill-training was necessary even without [Skills]? Because Climbers’ bodies are already exceptional beyond humans, learning a couple of techniques is naturally handy.
Even [Wizard] does physical training and learns self-defense, right?
The more diverse your skillset, the better suited you are for climbing.
“Seeing more Climbers than before on my broadcast…?”
Questions that would have gotten “What’s that? No idea?” in response are now met with immediate answers.
At Wakamou’s question, viewers retorted by scolding him; why is he asking something so obvious?
Of course, it’s a show worth watching for Climbers crowding in.
‘Let’s check a few things before starting?’
[Status Window]
[Climber: Wakamou Inarizushi]
[Occupation: VTuber]
[Age: 1,000]
[Stats]
Mana: 700,000
Idol’s Lion’s Roar: 1,750,000
[Additional Stats: 85]
[Faith: 542]
Occupation-specific skill 【Broadcast Points】
-Points accumulated from broadcasting can be used to bestow blessings onto believers.
Current Points: 1,259
[Believer Disease Resistance (Small) – 1 Point per person]
[Price of Faith]
-Allows granting skills to believers proportional to Points.
‘Hmm….not bad.’
The faith level fluctuating randomly like stock prices today was slightly higher, so I exchanged it for stats.
[Stats]
Mana: 700,000
Idol’s Lion’s Roar: 1,750,000
[Additional Stats: 395]
[Faith: 0]
Faith yielding 310 points for stats….Really, if I had stats, it would have been a balance breaker. The annoying thing is they just round off decimals to whole numbers.
Make an accumulation of even these minimal things to give an extra stat or something….stingy Tower…petty bastard….
“First, let’s check our Ichigo’s stats.”
[Climber: Liu Ying]
[Occupation: Junior Alchemist]
[Age: 17]
[Stats]
HP: 100
Mana: 100
Strength: 35
Agility: 97
Health: 10
Intelligence: 57
Wisdom: 10
Charm: 1
Still a Junior Alchemist…yet compared to before, her agility and strength have increased quite a bit.
Liu Ying, naturally evolving into a combat-oriented Alchemist by concocting potions for battle.
Alright, here is the translated English text:
Anyway, somewhat intelligent… it didn’t seem like there would be a big problem in learning skills.
Wakamou came over to Hajime Ichigo, who was sitting in a meditative pose in the yard, pushing a whiteboard and wrote in large letters, “[Skills to be passed on]”.
The strong presence from the boldly written letters made the believers endlessly praise the writing, but they were left puzzled by the additional words written by Wakamou.
[Skills to be passed on]
[Kuzunoha-style Sorcery]
[Seimei-style Sorcery]
[Plum Blossom Swordsmanship]
[Void Spirit Tai Chi Divine Fist]
[Mana Manipulation]
Even though Kuzunoha-style Sorcery was known by the Japanese Sorcerers Association, the Seimei-style Sorcery was a skill unfamiliar even to the Japanese climbers and shamans.
But what was even more astounding were the two skills listed below.
– Shamans and volcanoes at the same time, lol.
– Well, it’s not impossible theoretically, lol.
– I bet the leader actually met Zhang Sanfeng, lol.
– Did you take the founder of Mount Hua lightly?!
– The last one, [Mana Manipulation], is quite a famous skill.
– What’s that?
– Well, generally, it’s a basic method to control mana.
– Oh, I see! What’s a method?
– Get lost, kid… Go and learn some martial arts first!!
– It’s just a basic skill for mana control, lol.
While they were astonished by what kind of skills these were and if Hajime Ichigo could really learn them, Wakamou genuinely intended to teach, explaining the skills briefly as written under [Skills].
“Mister Chairman! I have a question! Can a super amazing Alchemist like me learn sorcery or martial arts?”
“First, empty your mind and make it as clear as a mirror to accept everything. Martial arts that contain the logic of Tai Chi can be learned without a [Skill]!! Even in movies like Ip Man, you can use martial arts if you try hard!”
“Then shall I start by splitting logs and carrying them away?!”
-Sure, fetch water from the well, and do the laundry.
-Cook as well, lol.
-Youngest, clean the training grounds, lol.
-Even chores have their meaning! Strive for ten years!!
-Prepare your body and mind, and you’ll be able to fill it with martial knowledge!!
“I won’t make our cute Ichigo do such harsh work!!!”
Watching the viewers expectantly chatting about what work Ichigo would be given and Ichigo’s determination to work hard, Wakamou got angry, asking if they would really treat their precious princess so harshly.
Then the scene changed to show Mei Xiao Long Bao struggling to dodge Aoi Asuka’s thrown daggers while weighted down with heavy metal weights on her arms and legs, atop stakes embedded in a pit.
Afterward was a scene with Mei Xiao Long Bao hanging upside down, trying to avoid Wakamou’s swinging sword.
Then Mei Xiao Long Bao was thrown off not meditating under a waterfall but off the top of a waterfall by Wakamou.
After a shot of Mei Xiao Long Bao running desperately on a wheel, avoiding becoming a skewer, with Asuka urging her to run faster to keep the computer from shutting down, scratching her belly casually.
Then back to the previous scene of Wakamou hugging and cuddling Hajime Ichigo lovingly.
-If you want to become strong, train hard!!!
-No, the treatment is blatantly different, lol.
-Mei Xiao Long Bao… That guy has abandoned his martial arts!!!
-Those who use devious tactics against martial artists start training anew.
-No, this would kill even a climber, lol.
-Mei-chan, will we ever see you alive again? Right???
-This is the fate of those who neglect training because they’re enchanted by the believers….
“This Fox Deity will bestow [Skill] upon Ichigo with wonderful power. Well, it’s akin to divine inspiration or revelation. For Ichigo, who has worked earnestly alongside the Fox Deity Wakamou for so long, I’m bestowing a special reward! By the way, after this, it’s quite a wait, so Pirate, hang tight!”
“Eh? All I need is a lot of booze.”
“Oh, Pirate!!”
Pirate, hugging a barrel of whiskey and sucking through a straw, exclaims that the dream job is to drink all they want, concerned with neither [Skill] nor anything else.
While ignoring the drunkard who began humming a sea shanty, Ichigo looked at Wakamou with a face asking if such things were possible, prompting Wakamou to directly showcase–the power bestowed by the Fox Deity.
“People keep calling me Dalki or something, but!! Ahhh~!! I didn’t want to show you, but I’ll let you see!! The [Price of Faith] that the Fox Deity bestows upon believers!”
Naturally triggering [Skill Activation]! Chanting with a mixed incantation in sentences!
Lifting a bronze bell and shaking it with a jingle while performing a national-beauty-level gold thread dance and flailing her arms added some flair.
[Kuzunoha-style Sorcery] (50 points)
[Seimei-style Sorcery] (100 points)
[Plum Blossom Swordsmanship] (100 points)
[Void Spirit Tai Chi Divine Fist] (100 points)
[Mana Manipulation] (40 points)
‘I can teach them all, albeit barely…!!’
Honestly, they wanted to learn it, and I was nervous about not being able to teach it.
“Then! Sword and! Martial art!! This, this!! I want to learn!!”
Apparently uninterested in [Sorcery], Ichigo requested two skills, to which Wakamou gave a “click.”
Suddenly, a translucent screen appeared in front of Ichigo’s eyes with a notification saying a [Skill] had been acquired, startling both Ichigo and Wakamou.
….When giving a friend, who was not a climber, [Tower Entry], such a notification didn’t pop up.
“Wow! I really have [Skill] now! Mister Chairman!”
Eagerly excited as if like a child about having mastered [Plum Blossom Swordsmanship] and [Void Spirit Tai Chi Divine Fist], Ichigo was reminded by Wakamou, who tried to settle down her smiling mouth, that this was just the beginning, pulling out a wooden man.
The viewers were genuinely shocked at Wakamou’s power to casually teach [Skills] to non-combat classes, like the [Alchemist].
Though the restrictions were unknown, no climber had ever casually handed out skills like this.
Normally, the only way was practicing and learning from senior climbers through a process of self-discovery.
It was a secretive method, especially a non-ascending way to learn skills, that those fostering climbers abroad kept to themselves, but…
They were all left speechless seeing what Wakamou did.
[Gifts a skill] meant for [Fighter] to an [Alchemist]?
“Oh… ohhh!! Whaa!”
Ichigo, displaying the movements akin to a master while fending off the wooden man with skilled movements and swift hands, handled the stick deftly.
With a high agility stat, her hand movements were fast – coupled with a lack of muscle strength, utilizing tan-kyung (elastic energy method) made up for it.
Relaxing muscles to exert elasticity, Hajime Ichigo threw 10 punches in a second with rapid speed, hurling them in one go!
As she twisted her palm to strike with the fist, there was a loud bang, and the wooden man exploded from within into pieces.
“Wava wowow!!!”
Even Ichigo couldn’t believe it as she hopped up and down.
Was internal energy manifestation really possible? Wakamou was flustered.
Thankfully, it didn’t show on her face….
Climbers can learn techniques that hit the inside, not the surface, like Naejungsoobub or Chimtu-kyung.
However, a single [Skill] incorporating all sorts of composite elements is very rare.
Which proved that the [Skill] acquired by Wakamou was a superior, top-tier martial arts skill.
And she couldn’t use it due to lack of ability points.
“Mr. Chairman… what is this power…?!”
‘…what is that, it’s terrifying….’
Wakamou didn’t speak aloud but handed Ichigo a steel sword.
With a certain level of strength and agility stats, Hajime Ichigo skillfully wielded the heavy steel sword, showcasing her swordsmanship.
As she swung it here and there, presumably expending [Mana], the skill was cast, and a red sword aura shot out from the reddened sword tip, dissipating like scattered plum blossoms.
-Plum blossom pataaaak..!!
-A master of Mount Hua smells like plum blossoms…
-No, seriously, she became a martial arts master in an instant, lol!
-Hajime Ichigo was already a completed vessel!!!
-Yeah! We merely infused martial insights into it!!
-Probably taught diligently when we weren’t watching.
-I’m so jealous, damn, what a crazy company perk, lol!!
-Is Wakamou really a founder who can teach Plum Blossom Swordsmanship, lol?!
The Kuzunoha sorcery or the mana manipulation achievable through effort was relatively affordable.
However, [high-level skills] demanding 100 ability points each were truly within a different realm.
With an inclusive mix of passives and actives, a swordsmanship skill encapsulates all sorts of complex techniques in one.
At once, with just two skills, Hajime Ichigo had become a martial arts expert, swinging swords and performing Tai Chi before a dumbfounded Wakamou.
Included were [steps], showing her legs endlessly forming a circle and forming an axis, making the climbers feel how essential [skills] were to learning and ascending the Tower.
Then how great must each [Fox Marble] be, each costing 60 ability points?
While even [Inari’s Dew], simply available, healed small illnesses and kept being produced, having it meant no further saying about its perks….
‘I think investing in nurturing Hajime Ichigo would be better than building…’
Still amazed by her own body’s movement, continuously flying around, Hajime Ichigo kept moving.
Likely some knowledge was also bestowed upon her as it was clear that she understood the actions mentally, visible to Wakamou.
Using as much [Mana] as necessary to execute a skill─ she seemed likely able to fend off Pirate in combat.
Albeit assuming Pirate solely used Karate.
“Ichigo, moving your body all over suddenly might hurt you, so do basic exercises too.”
“Yes!”
Apparently embarrassed by her vulnerability as an [Alchemist], she swung the sword energetically, reminiscent of her that age’s youthful innocence, coaxing a smile onto Wakamou.
Then the scene switched to show an utterly charred Mei Xiao Long Bao, thrown beside a trash can by Aoi Asuka.
“Wakamou, this guy’s useless.”
“They lack determination.”
Then, bidding farewell, the broadcast ended there!!
Wakamou later posted an announcement saying she’d been invited to a climbers’ gathering in the US.
The note included that she might be absent from broadcasts briefly and promised her quick return, noting she’d bring back Chaos Gerbil goods to honor the queen.
However, even that announcement got buried as the community buzzed hotly.
It was a moment when Wakamou showcased which [Skills] were available.
Live broadcasting the passing down of such skills to a completely non-combat class like [Alchemist] was shown transparently.
An utterly martial artist-like prowess displayed by a climber clueless about fighting techniques was significant.
─Even though attaining [Skills] and experiencing that was familiar to numerous climbers, this was unprecedented historically, utterly unique.
If one were mentored by Wakamou Inarizushi, they could genuinely utilize martial arts too!!
Many climbers didn’t merely plead but protested at the climbers’ association for classes to be opened.
However, in Wakamou’s decisive resolve, she simply blocked any request with decisiveness, stating she wouldn’t just teach anyone using martial logic.
In the end, circling back to merely waiting for [VTuber] recruitment from [Wakamou Corporation], climbers were left sucking their thumbs.
Criticizing the manager for not planning to expand the company by recruiting new VTubers.
Meanwhile, whether they did or not, even the King of Authority was shocked, contacting his daughter about it, only to hear Pirate’s tale of being treated to expensive drinks by the boss.
Feeling bad for not being able to teach due to lack of ability points, Wakamou lavishly paid for drinks, yet feeling guilty if this was okay.
“Hehehe!! Boss!! Another round with the most expensive one here!!”
“And order some appetizers, Pirate.”
“Boss doesn’t know!! The side dish for drinks is more drinks?!”
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….Can’t I give this one Dalki’s earrings?
Wakamou sincerely contemplated, shaking her head, rejecting the notion.
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The translation follows the comedic tone as requested, maintaining the playful and slightly sarcastic style present in the original Korean text.
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