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Chapter 146 Investment
Chapter 194: Investment
"Yes, but how did you know?"
Given the confidentiality level of the promotion trial, Ruo Yi shouldn't have known about it.
"I was also able to get promoted a while ago, but because of the Pioneer Order, it's been delayed until now. That's why I unlocked the right to know about promotion information."
Ruo Yi explained. She had been in Reincarnation Paradise longer than Mu Yang and Ruo Li combined, so it was reasonable for her to be promoted. The Staff Member's promotion mission was clearly different from a Contractor's.
For weak Staff Members to enter Trial Fields like Devouring Island or Terror Island, let alone survive for 7 days, even 2 days would be difficult! Even for Contractors, many die upon arrival.
Ruo Yi didn't elaborate on the specific details of the Staff Member's promotion mission, and Mu Yang, who wasn't interested in such matters, didn't press her.
"If I get any news, I'll let you know. I'll definitely give you an answer before tomorrow."
"Okay."
Even with Ruo Yi's help, Mu Yang wasn't completely idle. He went to the trading market.
Storage space is prohibited during the survival trial, but ordinary spatial items seem to be usable.
Coincidentally, Mu Yang had a storage ring, which General Nalan Jie had given him. The old Dou Huang also had a storage ring, but it hadn't been notarized, so he gave it to Qing Lin.
He walked around the trading market and gathered all the tools that might be needed on Devouring Island, including but not limited to: mountaineering equipment, diving gear, tents, sleeping bags, and food and water for three people for ten days. If something unexpected happened, these scarce items on the island could provide an alternative solution.
He saw Su Xiao setting up a stall again. Mu Yang spent 10,000 paradise coins to buy several [Advanced Mental Bombs] and [Alchemy Secret Potions].
He actually wanted to buy a few Apollos, and preferably participate in the production process of Apollos, trying to incorporate some energy from the Blazing Sun and blood sun.
With the blessing of the two sun factors, Apollos would most likely be more powerful than the original version.
However, the possibility of an immediate explosion might be higher, as Su Xiao's understanding of alchemical bombs was not yet profound. The success rate would undoubtedly be much higher if he tried again later.
"Trial?"
Mu Yang said it as if casually, yet it startled Su Xiao.
After he reacted a second later, he nodded and asked,
"Do I need to prepare anything?"
As one of the four shareholders of Wings of the Azure Sky, Su Xiaosubconsciously assumed the other party had some special authority to know the inner details of the trial.
He guessed wrong, and he also guessed right.
Mu Yang knew the inside story, but it didn't come from the guild. How could Wings of the Azure Sky, a first-tier guild, have any authority to know the inside story of the promotion trial?
"Because the content is survival, Reincarnation Paradise will seal off storage space during the trial. However, spatial items might be usable, so you could consider getting one to put your supplies and equipment in.
That's all I know. I heard the trial might take place on a large island. Think about what else you can prepare."
Mu Yang organized his words before telling Su Xiao what he could. He figured he might also go to the outer Black Forest, and if there was an opportunity, he could hitch a ride with Su Xiao, as walking by foot was too troublesome.
"Thank you."
Owing another favor, Su Xiao pondered how best to repay it.
Bidding farewell to Su Xiao, Mu Yang had only taken a few steps when he received a message, but the sender was not Ruo Yi, as he had expected, but the Troupe Leader.
Troupe Leader: I heard you're about to be promoted to Tier 2.
Seeing this, Mu Yang was a little bewildered.
Although he was a bit special, it shouldn't have garnered such significant attention and focus from the Troupe Leader. Promotion to Tier 2 was definitely not a big deal in his eyes, so why specifically seek him out?
Out of curiosity, Mu Yang prepared to probe.
Mu Yang: Yes, how did you know?
Troupe Leader: There's no need to probe. This is a message I sent during your promotion trial.
Troupe Leader: You should know about the Troupe's investment in low-tier Contractors. I plan to invest in you, but you need to earn the reward yourself. I've sent you the item. If you have any questions, figure them out yourself.
Troupe Leader: (Click to claim)
Mu Yang: Okay.
Alright, so it was a message. Mu Yang had wondered how the TroupeLeader could have specifically timed it to find him.
After claiming the item sent by the Troupe Leader, Mu Yang held it in his hand and examined it carefully. It looked somewhat like a hollowed-out ox horn.
Its exterior was grayish-blue, inscribed with some massive marine creatures, neither quite whale nor quite shark, a veritable chimera.
[Deep Sea]
Origin: Devouring Island Quality: Dark Purple Category: Special Item Prerequisite: Intelligence 40 points or above Effect: Upon entering Devouring Island, the method and location of use for this item will be automatically revealed, and a special mission will be activated.
Rating: 200
Description: The light blue ocean, how beautiful and magnificent. But, have you seen the terror beneath the deep sea?
Price: 10 paradise coins (Can only be sold to Reincarnation Paradise)
"Deep Sea—am I supposed to fight a BOSS?"
Mu Yang speculated about the Troupe Leader's intentions based on the item's description. Besides killing a BOSS, he couldn't think of anything else.
Since the opponent was related to the sea, it was probably linked to factors like "water element," "gravity," and "summoning."
Water element needs no explanation; the ocean certainly has water. Gravity refers to the pressure deep in the ocean, which can suppress the enemy's attributes, movement speed, etc. Summoning is because the sea nurtures so much life, so it might possess summoning abilities. "I need to prepare beforehand. The Deep Sea is probably strong, but hopefully not ridiculously strong."
Taking a deep breath, Mu Yang contacted Xiao Xian, asking her to prepare some potentially useful items for him. Xiao Xian: Water resistance, weakening summoned creatures, reducing pressure. Are you going into the sea? How much per night?
Mu Yang: Ten million per night! I might have to go into the sea, but the main purpose is to deal with an enemy.
Xiao Xian: Okay, the guild happens to have all these things. I'll check if any have been returned.
Mu Yang: Then I'll leave it to you.
Xiao Xian: No problem.
After entrusting the matter to his two friends, Mu Yang ran from the trading market to the Trial Field again.
However, his purpose wasn't to develop spells; this short day wasn't enough for that. He planned to review the skill memories of the elderly Dou Huang.
Summoning the Sun God Glyph, a golden halo appeared behind his head.
He activated "All Arms" and flipped through the memories.
First, his vision blurred, then quickly returned to normal. Mu Yangseemed to have entered the perspective of a young man.
This seemed to be a segment of the elderly Dou Huang's memory from his youth, challenging a spear-wielding expert. It only contained one segment, but it recorded a battle.
Because he was a Martial Artist, Mu Yang had some understanding of spear techniques and could barely comprehend terms like "back-turning spear," "collapsing spear," and "blocking spear."
The two fought fiercely, but the battle ended after a minute. There was no clear winner, only a friendly spar to exchange martial arts.
After carefully savoring their reactions and countermeasures during the battle, Mu Yang felt a little eager to try, but he still suppressed his restlessness, preparing to face the promotion trial in his best state.
After igniting the candle of the [Bright Flame Candle] with the [Crystal Vial], Reincarnation Paradise sent a notification.
[Required fusion time: 26 hours]
Finally, Mu Yang took out [Myriad Snakes Devouring Heart].
After a moment of thought, for some unknown reason, he put it back into his storage space without using it.
"Sleep."
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