Wanda In Black Silk Stockings, Ch 3.2

In an instant, the pressure made him feel as if his very will could be crushed to dust! 

Then, in a heartbeat, the phoenix's image dissipated from his mind. 

"Is this the Phoenix Power?!" 

Hode's throat bobbed as he murmured, a hint of barely concealed fear lacing his voice. 

Just moments ago, he had even worried that this Phoenix Power might tear apart his consciousness, leaving him like a vegetable. 

However, it was fortunate that without consciousness, the Phoenix Power was considered true Phoenix Power. 

Otherwise, it would allow one to lose control over it at any time! 

Jean was a prime example! 

Yet even she had never possessed the complete Phoenix Power! 

Moreover, in the films from his original world, Jean's abilities had been significantly weakened. 

In the end, she was defeated by Wolverine through a combination of love and immortality! 

Despite being merely a fragment of Phoenix Power, it blessed Hode with abilities on par with a lesser celestial being! 

"I never expected just one night of passion would yield such a rewarding outcome!" 

Hode exhaled with a grin, flicking away the cigarette butt, sending sparks flying in an arc through the air. 

He couldn't deny, this reward genuinely surprised him. 

Previously, he had also received various rewards, like defensive gifts—such as **Ultimate Combat Mastery**, **Ultimate Firearms Mastery**, and a **Mini Pistol - Little Cricket**... 

But compared to the current Phoenix Power, those seemed insignificant. 

"What on earth is happening?" 

Hode placed his right foot on the hood, propping his chin with his hand, deep in thought. 

The most crucial thing right now was to figure out how the system determines rewards! 

If he could pinpoint exactly how to earn more advanced rewards, it would be fantastic! 

Appearance? 

Education? 

Wealth? 

Race? 

As the thoughts floated one after another, Hode dismissed each of them. 

Despite not being extraordinarily wealthy, he had never lacked for money over the past year. 

So he had already sought out the best in every aspect! 

If it were merely due to these factors, he certainly wouldn't have never triggered a reward before! 

"Wait!" 

At that moment, an idea popped into his head. 

"It seems the system's rewards are related to the 'quality of life'." 

"But this time, I received a reward alongside Wanda!" 

"Does it mean to collect fragments, I must...?" 

It made sense. 

When he rode his bike, he hadn't received nearly as many high-value rewards. 

With this thought, Hode's gaze shifted to Wanda in the back seat, softly snoring. 

A contemplative look crossed his face, he abruptly jumped down from the hood and vigorously stretched his shoulder blades. 

"Then it seems I have no choice but to share an umbrella and weather this storm!" 

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