170: Only children make choices

"Two items?"

Hearing Zheng Mo's words, Wang Chen couldn't help but be stunned.

He had thought that after being summoned into the Domain Land and receiving his reward, he would be teleported away immediately.

He hadn't expected to have the right to choose.

"It seems this is the 'special' part Teacher Chen Xiaolin mentioned."

He thought to himself, looking respectfully at Zheng Mo, waiting for him to continue.

Zheng Mo didn't waste any time. With a wave of his hand, two items appeared before Wang Chen.

One was a palm-sized exotic flower with three leaves and bright yellow petals.

The other was a longsword shimmering with a cold light.

Before Wang Chen could use his Inspection Technique, Zheng Mo introduced them directly.

"This exotic flower is called the Thick Earth Flower. It is an SS-grade magic material with the miraculous effect of remodeling the body."

"You are currently at Rank seventy and about to undergo your Rank 3. Consuming it will increase each of your four main attributes by one hundred points, while also granting you a stronger buff when you complete your job advancement quest and forge your Silver Body."

"This longsword is called Armor Piercer. It is a Star Grade weapon. As for its attributes... see for yourself."

As his voice fell, the attributes of the Armor Piercer Longsword appeared before Wang Chen's eyes.

[Equipment: Armor Piercer Longsword.]

[Type: Weapon.]

[Grade: Star.]

[Rank Limit: Rank 70.]

[Attributes: Strength +300, Physique +200, Speed +200.]

[Enchantment Effects: 1: Increases attack damage by twenty percent. 2: Includes an armor-piercing effect; damage dealt by the Armor Piercer Longsword ignores fifty percent of the target's defense. 3: Sever; when attacking with the Armor Piercer Longsword, there is a five percent chance to destroy the target's equipment.]

"Star Grade equipment?"

Seeing the attributes of the Armor Piercer Longsword, Wang Chen raised an eyebrow.

This was a grade higher than Diamond Grade equipment; even a seventh-tier Great Master-level powerhouse might not necessarily possess one.

Furthermore, this Star Grade piece of equipment only required Rank seventy to wear, which greatly increased its value. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to call it a priceless treasure.

Looking at this equipment, Wang Chen's eyes couldn't help but burn with desire.

With this piece of equipment, his strength would be greatly augmented.

But...

If there were only this one reward, Wang Chen would have happily taken it, but having to choose one of two made him hesitate.

The Thick Earth Flower, an SS-grade magic material.

Based on its grade alone, its value was no lower than that of the Armor Piercer Longsword.

More importantly, increasing all attributes by one hundred points could also boost the strength of the Silver Body forged after the Rank 3.

For Wang Chen, who was about to undergo his Rank 3, this was equally unparalleled in its attraction.

To be honest, he wanted both!

"Lord Zheng Mo, these two things..."

Wang Chen looked up at Zheng Mo with an embarrassed expression.

"You want both?"

Seeing Wang Chen's expression, Zheng Mo looked at him with interest.

"Yes!"

Upon hearing this, Wang Chen nodded straightforwardly.

"What a greedy little fellow!"

Zheng Mo laughed.

"You're that fellow Lin Feng's disciple. Items like the Thick Earth Flower and the Armor Piercer Longsword—he would definitely prepare them for you if you just asked."

"Especially the Thick Earth Flower; it concerns the strength of the Silver Body you'll forge later. Even if you didn't ask, he would have prepared it for you in advance."

"Are you sure you want to choose both?"

As he spoke, Zheng Mo paused and said in a playful tone,

"If you do, you'll owe me a favor."

Hearing this, Wang Chen pursed his lips but still nodded.

Lin Feng was naturally incredibly good to him, but it wasn't right to always trouble his Master for things he could obtain himself.

As for owing a favor...

Wang Chen had his own considerations.

An eighth-tier powerhouse had almost reached the pinnacle of the Blue Star. Even if this favor were to be called in, it would only be when he reached the seventh tier or even a level equal to the other party.

On the contrary, establishing a relationship with an eighth-tier powerhouse before then only brought benefits and no drawbacks.

In certain situations, he could use the reputation of an eighth-tier powerhouse to secure advantages for himself.

After all, Zheng Mo was different from Lin Feng; he was an official eighth-tier powerhouse. Entering the Myriad Heavens Battlefield in the future, this could save Wang Chen a lot of trouble.

"Fine."

Seeing that Wang Chen had made his choice, Zheng Mo smiled and waved his hand, placing both items in front of Wang Chen.

"In that case, consume the Thick Earth Flower now. It just so happens I'm here to look after you."

"Thank you, Lord Zheng Mo!"

Hearing this, Wang Chen didn't hesitate. After thanking him respectfully, he picked up the Thick Earth Flower and put it in his mouth.

This precious SS-grade magic material melted instantly and was swallowed down.

Immediately after, a surge of incredibly vast energy, like a crashing wave, rapidly spread from his stomach to his entire body.

“Hiss!”

At this moment, even with Wang Chen's endurance, he couldn't help but gasp from the pain.

Under this violent energy, every muscle, organ, and even cell in his body was torn apart and then reorganized.

And this process didn't happen just once; it repeated in a cycle.

“Hiss!”

The pain was no less than death by a thousand cuts, and it was being repeated over and over again.

Wang Chen's body instantly curled up in the chair, trembling uncontrollably in agony.

He never expected that consuming the Thick Earth Flower would bring him such intense pain.

However...

He clenched his teeth tightly, refusing to let out a cry of pain, while silently experiencing the sensation of his body being torn apart.

During this process, he could sense that every time his body was torn and reorganized, the new muscles, organs, and even cells were strengthened by a few degrees.

This strengthening was completely different from assigning free attribute points; it was more like an evolution.

It was like a piece of iron Ore being tempered a thousand times to be forged into steel.

Even with the same volume and mass, the difference between steel and iron Ore was beyond words.

Half an hour later...

The medicinal effects of the Thick Earth Flower vanished, and the surging tide of pain receded with it.

"Whew!"

Wang Chen let out a long breath, his entire body slumping into the chair.

At this moment, he was soaked in sweat, as if he had just been fished out of the water.

"That was truly an experience etched into my bones!"

Wang Chen muttered to himself. Feeling the surging power within him, he silently opened his attribute panel.

[Name: Wang Chen.]

[Class: Giant-Beast Master.]

[Rank: Rank 70]

[Talents: Affection of Myriad Beasts (SSS), Beast Pet Fusion (God).]

[Skills: Beast Taming Art (S), Beast Taming Rejuvenation (B), Bloodline Identification Technique (God), Contract Summon (B), Instant Sword (D), Wind Blade Technique (C), Bloodthirsty Berserk (B), Beast Pet Amplification Technique (B), Crescent Moon Slash (A), Lightning Step (A), Charged Strike (A).]

[Strength: 1705+630 points.]

[Wisdom: 1845+100 points.]

[Physique: 1705+450 points.]

[Agility: 1825+400 points.]

[Unassigned Attribute Points: 0 points.]

[Unassigned Skill Points: 0 points.]