Chapter 327: [Wasteland Species, Demonic Spirit, Heart-Eating Alien]

When the Raven Demon's sharp claws pressed down on the mantis monster, it immediately let out an indescribably strange howl.

It didn't sound like an insect's chirp, nor like a beast's roar. This bizarre cry was somehow inexplicably irritating.

The Raven Demon was having a one-on-one duel with the mantis monster. After being enhanced by the Adverse Wind Feather, its abilities had been greatly increased, and the mantis monster was completely outmatched.

However, the recovery speed of its carapace was astonishingly fast. Often, the damage inflicted by the Raven Demon's attacks would shatter it, only for it to be restored to its original state in the blink of an eye.

Even with more severe injuries, as long as the mantis monster emitted that kind of cry, there would be a continuous stream of Flower Demons becoming its food, providing it with more energy.

"To think there's this kind of monster. Pretty impressive."

"Hmm? How did you get out?"

Ye Qiyan casually tossed a grape into his mouth, feeling a slight itch on his chest.

He pulled open his collar and looked inside. The Dream Eater Juvenile, which had been dormant for a long time, had for some reason awakened. It crawled from Ye Qiyan's chest to his shoulder. Its jellyfish-like petite body looked towards the mantis monster fighting the Raven Demon.

"You, know this thing?"

"No, not know... but... disgust?"

A command was issued.

The Raven Demon immediately charged in front of the mantis monster, pinning it down firmly.

The system identification Light Screen appeared. Under the current blockade, only relatively brief information could be obtained.

[Wasteland Species·Monster Spirit·Heart-Devouring Alien]

"Wasteland Species? Huh, isn't this the same as the Dream Eater?"

Ye Qiyan gently poked the Dream Eater's soft body.

"Do you know it?"

The tiny Dream Eater gently bit Ye Qiyan's finger.

Then, as if it hadn't fully recovered yet, it swayed unsteadily back to his chest to continue sleeping.

"Is that... an answer?"

"Forget it, sleep well."

Ye Qiyan buttoned up his collar and continued watching the battle between the mantis monster and the Raven Demon.

Wasteland Species, these miraculous creatures, why would they appear on this Garden Star?

"Let's not think about that too much for now. Let's capture it first."

The Raven Demon lacked a decisive attack method. The sustained effects of its Black Feather Storm weren't suitable when facing this mantis monster.

In that case~

"It seems we'll have to resort to a righteous one-on-one duel."

"Eve."

Command issued.

Eve drew the Eternal Cutter, transforming into a silvery-white streak of light in the air as she charged towards that Wasteland Species.

The mantis monster seemed to sense a lethal danger and tried to dodge and escape.

However, while the Raven Demon's Black Feather Storm might not be fatal, it continuously reduced its speed, firmly trapping this Wasteland Species here.

The Eternal Cutter sliced through the mantis monster's carapace.

Even without activating the tenfold enhancement of the Overdrive Star mode, this mantis monster still couldn't withstand it.

Its body was cleaved in two from the middle.

Eve hovered above its head, blade held high. As long as she pierced through the monster's head, she could end it once more.

"Wait, wait, wait! Aiya, don't kill it, spare the monster under the blade~"

A familiar voice suddenly rang out from the distant sky, making Ye Qiyan raise an eyebrow slightly.

He changed the command.

Eve did not kill the mantis, but instead severed its limbs, making it unable to immediately regenerate in the short term.

In the distant sky, Zhu Xingshu flew over riding a magic broomstick.

Breathing heavily, she took off her wide-brimmed hat and, seeing that the mantis was still alive, let out a slight sigh of relief.

Grinning, she moved close to Ye Qiyan's side, blinked her eyes, and said:

"Whew, whew~ That really tired me out. Hehe, Little Brother Ye, thank you for sparing the insect under your blade. This monster, could it possibly..."

"Did you release it? What is it? And... this thing is now my spoils of war, Boss~ Shouldn't you show some... consideration?"

"Ah~ Little Brother Ye, you have so many questions. Before entering this Garden Star, I did give you a bit of organizational benefit, didn't I~ Can I not answer?"

"Eve."

"Ai, ai, ai! I'll answer, I'll answer."

Zhu Xingshu seemed to genuinely want to obtain this mantis monster. After a brief hesitation and a helpless sigh, she answered Ye Qiyan's questions one by one.

"I released it from the Demon Flower God's city. Little Brother Ye, after you killed the Demon Flower God, this thing would slowly awaken. I just broke its cocoon before it had fully grown."

"Originally, I wanted to take it away directly. Who knew it would be so clever? It broke the cat cage I prepared, came out, ate those Flower Demons, and had already completed its initial growth."

"As for why I need it..."

Zhu Xingshu suddenly shifted from her grinning appearance to that overly serious Charlatan state.

"Fate says, at a certain time and moment, it will, as a substitute, die in my place. This is the price of fate."

"I have seen my own death in countless nights, and I have searched for my own reversal in countless days."

"This mantis monster is my next hope for reversal, the optimal choice to defy fate. So... please give it to me. I will give you an item of equal value."

Reverse death? Defy fate.

These words were actually heard from the mouth of Zhu Xingshu, this Charlatan?

Her? Defying fate?

It's strange...

But it's not something completely incomprehensible.

"Hearing you say this really surprises me. Alright, we can make this deal. This mantis can be given to you, but on the condition that the thing you use for the trade is indeed comparable to a living Wasteland Species."

"How about it?"

Zhu Xingshu returned to her usual state, grinning and nodding.

"Okay~ You'll be satisfied. However, the item has to wait until the system lifts its blockade before I can give it to you. Considering the special weapon for the Demon Card·Death Omen before entering the Garden Star~ Ah, right, use this as collateral."

She took a pink card from inside her large hat and, without hesitation, handed it to Ye Qiyan's hand.

"This, one Card Sequence. Although it's not a Demon, it's not bad as collateral, right? Hehe."

One Card Sequence?

This person is really generous.

In Zhu Xingshu's eyes, the value of this mantis monster exceeds that of one Card Sequence?

Is this still the woman who would destroy a city to obtain a Card Sequence?

Or is it because Ye Qiyan is a member of the Imperial Sequence Organization, so it doesn't matter to her?

Regardless of what she's thinking, a Card Sequence that can be obtained, might as well take it.

Although it's not a Demon, who knows, it might play its role at some time or moment.

"This name."

[Game Card·Heart's Bloom Lock.]