[Congratulations! You have received: Never Skunked! (Special Buff), Rare Reward Acquisition Card (3 uses), Charisma Affinity.]
[Never Skunked! (Special Buff): A fisherman is never skunked! Every time you cast your line, you will catch a fish (or something else).]
[Rare Reward Acquisition Card: When you successfully catch a fish, this card will be consumed to prioritize a rare reward. Remaining uses: 3.]
[Charisma Affinity: Your charm is like a spring breeze, making others feel naturally close to you.]
A smirk tugged at the corner of Su Ming's mouth.
The first reward was essentially a pity mechanic. If he were a terrible fisherman which he was a low reward probability would make the system useless. Imagine sitting there all day catching nothing and getting no rewards. That would just be a decorative system.
But the second reward was the real prize. Three guaranteed rare rewards were the fastest way to bolster his current strength.
As for the third... well, it just ensured he was as handsome as his readers. It also added a touch of friendliness to the cold, aloof aura he had developed after years of mountain cultivation. Su Ming was an agent of chaos at heart, but mountain life tended to mask that.
"Gift pack opened. Let's see what you're really made of."
Su Ming whispered as he pulled out his hobbyist fishing rod from his inventory. He carefully baited the hook and sat cross-legged by the Pool of Aocang.
Before long, a Medaka the most common fish in the lake bit the hook. Su Ming pulled it up in one smooth motion.
The speed and fluidity were staggering. Usually, he could sit for an entire afternoon without catching a single Black-Back Bass.
First, the system chimed in his head, notifying him that he had received a reward. Second, as an amateur angler, the feeling of "cheating" at fishing was incredibly satisfying. It didn't matter if the fish was big; it was all about the speed! This sense of accomplishment was far better than sitting for hours for a tiny fry.
He immediately got hooked and cast his line again without even checking the first reward.
A few minutes later, another bite. This time, it was a Black-Back Bass as long as his arm!
Su Ming pulled out a wooden bucket filled with water to keep the bass alive. He had released the Medaka earlier it was just an ornamental fish, and after eating one once, he had sworn never to touch them again. But Black-Back Bass? Those were delicious! Especially the ones from the Pool of Aocang; the water quality here produced the best-tasting fish he'd ever had.
After securing the bass, he cast a third time. It was just as quick, though this fish was smaller. Su Ming unhooked it and tossed it back.
Having satisfied his craving for a "Master Angler" experience, he finally checked his three rewards. When he saw the list, his eyes nearly popped out of his head.
[Congratulations! You have received: Dragon Factor (EX).]
[Congratulations! You have received: Parvati Gene (Perfect Version).]
[Congratulations! You have received: Sky Dancing Technique.]
[Dragon Factor (EX): A bloodline factor from a Type-Moon world, belonging to the highest grade of Phantasmal Species the Dragon.]
[Those with the Dragon Factor can generate mana simply by breathing.]
[This is a high-concentration version. After merging, the host will be equivalent to a human-shaped dragon, significantly increasing physical strength and generating vast amounts of mana with every breath.]
[Parvati Gene (Perfect Version): Genes from the Emperor-class Honkai Beast, Parvati. Merging grants the power to control ice and snow, while greatly enhancing physical attributes.]
[This is the system-perfected version; the host will suffer no negative reactions.]
[Sky Dancing Technique: Allows the practitioner to move freely through the air, unrestricted by gravity.]
"Holy..."
Su Ming had underestimated the "rare" in "rare rewards." He felt that if he merged these three, he might actually be able to go toe-to-toe with the Seven Archons.
Leaving the Dragon Factor aside for a moment, a fully mastered Parvati Gene was no joke. This was the gene of an Emperor-class Honkai Beast. The last guy to merge with it was Kevin Kaslana.
As for the Sky Dancing Technique, it looked plain compared to the others, but it was actually the most practical. No bells or whistles it just let him fly. Real, honest-to-god flight.
"System, use rewards!"
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