"The Charm attribute is 'Solar' Affinity. The Charm attribute without equipment has reached 20 points. Contractors can choose one of the following rewards."
"1. Valiant Posture: Charm +2"
"2. Morning Light Leader (Rare): The higher the Charm attribute and Light Affinity, the denser the light elements around the body. When the density reaches a certain level, a special effect will be formed."
"3. Radiant Charm: Charm attribute judgment +5 (only increases during Charm judgment)"
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There was another rare trait option, but this time the text description was very vague and did not directly explain what the special effect did, which was the first time Mu Yang had seen such a thing.
However, since it was a rare trait, he figured the effect wouldn't be bad, so he decided to take a chance.
After making his choice, Mu Yang left the Attribute Enhancement Hall. The feeling of physical discoordination caused by the significant increase in attributes was already very faint.
He had already experienced that situation twice, and now he only needed a little adaptation to master his strengthened body.
After enhancing his body attributes, Mu Yang habitually wanted to go to the Skill Upgrade Hall, but then realized it was pointless to go.
He hadn't learned many skills, but most of their upgrade prices were extremely expensive, either requiring Soul Crystals or tens of thousands of paradise coins.
He didn't even care for purple-quality skills, let alone anything below purple.
Even if he thought they were acceptable and liked them, Blood Sun and Solar Power felt that such small trash wasn't worthy of sitting at the same table as them? They would immediately become restless and reject the ability, so he had no choice but to make do with his current abilities for now.
Fortunately, the "Light of Origin" talent was powerful enough, otherwise, it would have been truly difficult to fight.
Since that was the case, he would try the "Trial of Flame and Blood."
Mu Yang had not used this ability before. During his last stay in Reincarnation Paradise, he had been focused on ranking up in the Arena. Because he was worried that the pain caused by the trial would lead to discoordination and stiffness of his limbs, he had not undergone the trial.
And after returning to reality, he was worried about encountering unexpected situations. What if he encountered a crazed Contractor? Wouldn't that lead to trouble? So he still didn't use it.
In a crisis-ridden derived world, a trial was even more impossible. What if Tang God King saw that Mu Yang was in an abnormal state and directly intervened with mechanical divine intervention, not giving him a chance to turn the tables?
This time, there was nothing pressing, so Mu Yang was ready to test the effects of this trial to plan for the future.
Using his authority to return to his exclusive room, Mu Yang sat upright on the bed and cautiously used Solar Power to try and activate Blood Sun and Solar Power.
Initially, he cautiously used less than 10 points of Solar Power, but upon contact, he found that Blood Sun and Solar Power had almost no reaction. Finally, he gritted his teeth and increased the amount to 50 points.
Blood Sun and Solar Power immediately became restless, like a deep pool struck by a giant rock, stirring up considerable waves.
A sharp pain came from within his body. Mu Yang's knuckles turned white, and his expression changed slightly, but this level of pain was still within his tolerance.
Keep pushing!
He had to test his limits.
As Solar Power was continuously injected, the collision between Blood Sun and Solar Power intensified. Pain followed him like a shadow, and a sharp pain like his meridians were breaking came from all his limbs and bones.
In a daze, Mu Yang seemed to feel that Solar Power was becoming more flexible to control.
Until his vision blurred slightly, he realized he was nearing his limit, so he stopped the injection of Solar Power, closed his eyes, and sat upright on the bed, waiting for the trial to end.
A subtle, strange tearing sensation came from his right arm. Mu Yang seemed to sense something and opened his eyes to look at his right arm. A 1-centimeter-wide crack had clearly appeared on his arm.
Blood flowed out along the crack. Mu Yang noticed that his blood faintly emitted a very faint golden glow, which was almost imperceptible if he didn't focus.
He silently activated the Reincarnation Paradise's healing function, and the crack instantly healed under green light particles. The pain also lessened slightly.
He didn't know how long it had been, his consciousness was already somewhat blurry, and the pain gradually receded.
Mu Yang opened his eyes, and the Reincarnation Paradise's notification followed.
"You have completed one Trial of Flame and Blood. Willpower +1. Resistance and control over Blood Sun and Solar Power have slightly increased. Resistance to abnormal energy has slightly increased…"
Closing the message, Mu Yang checked the time. Five hours had passed since he started.
At this moment, he was ravenously hungry, and every cell in his body was signaling "hunger," which meant a lack of energy.
After a quick shower, Mu Yang hurried to Xia's Season.
"Is the food ready?"
Slumping weakly beside the familiar table, Mu Yang's eyes were vacant, as if his soul was already beginning to leave his body.
"Coming, coming!"
After several hours of cooking, Xia finally stewed the Azure Dragon Python meat until it was tender.
She walked out of the kitchen carrying several large plates, and the rich aroma of meat instantly filled the entire restaurant.
"Dragon Python Thunderbone Meat (Green): After consumption, Thunder Element Resistance +1, Stamina +1 (only effective for units with less than 10 Stamina points)."
"Azure Dragon Python Heart (Blue): After consumption, Health +50, Thunder Element Affinity +1, wound recovery speed slightly increased."
Xia's cooking skills were indeed undeniable; at least, Mu Yang ate with great relish.
Feeling the tender meat being swallowed into his stomach and transforming into warm currents spreading through his meridians to every corner of his body, Mu Yang's face showed an expression of being alive again.
"Xia, come eat some too."
"Ah? You eat it yourself, I'm not hungry."
Xia shook her head and refused. Although she was a little tempted, she had already collected the processing fee, and she couldn't shamelessly freeload.
"Don't you wonder what your own cooking tastes like? How can you improve your culinary skills without trying your own work?"
Evidently, Mu Yang's words struck a chord with Xia.
Xia finally ended up eating the meat she cooked herself and returned the 100 paradise coins processing fee in full. She knew that this amount of money wasn't enough to eat the [Dragon Python Thunderbone Meat], so she decided to research new dishes diligently in the future to repay Mu Yang.
Meanwhile, Su Xiao, who had been unconscious on the bed for ten hours, slowly woke up. Hunger prompted him to get out of bed, and after washing up, he also arrived at the entrance of Xia's Season.
As soon as he pushed the door open, a rich aroma of meat wafted over him. Su Xiao's cells seemed to be clamoring to eat this meat.
His gaze shifted, and he saw Mu Yang devouring large mouthfuls and Xia slowly chewing small bites.
"You're here, Prison Night. Want to eat some? Authentic Azure Dragon Python meat from Douluo Dalu, you might not really find it outside."
"What the heck is 'Prison Night'…"
Su Xiao was helpless. The two had met during their last stay in Reincarnation Paradise and weren't particularly close.
"Not eating?"
"Ahem, let me try some."
Su Xiao followed the thoughts deep within his heart, sat down at the table, took the bowl and chopsticks Mu Yang handed him, and began to taste it.
The feeling of dragon meat transforming into a warm current flowing through his body was truly amazing. Su Xiao gave it full marks, and at the same time, some thoughts arose in his mind.
The quality of Azure Dragon Python meat was indeed good, and it had various improvements after Xia processed it.
However, Mu Yang was basically just tasting it; those resistance and recovery speed increases were secondary.