Chapter 217: Post-Battle Harvest (Third update, bonus for 100 monthly votes)

Cai Yangkun is dead!

Before Cai Yangkun died, the Dadi Manxiong had already completely suppressed the three-headed snake and was on the verge of defeating it. Yet, at this very moment, the Dadi Manxiong's massive body shook violently. Instead of launching another attack, it clutched its head with its bucket-sized bear paws, blood flowing from its seven orifices, a look of extreme pain on its face.

Roar—

In intense agony, the Dadi Manxiong knelt on one leg, its eyes bloodshot, letting out a weak, listless roar as it tried to stand up again.

At the same time, the Terror Wolf, which had been locked in a fierce struggle with the Fire Flamingo, also showed signs of agony. Its condition was even worse than the Dadi Manxiong's, and it collapsed limply to the ground.

Of course, this was also related to the fact that the Bloodthirsty Technique on the Dadi Manxiong had not yet lost its effect.

Chirp—

Taking this opportunity, the Fire Flamingo opened its sharp Bird Beak. Accompanied by a loud, piercing cry, countless fiery red specks of light converged, and it spat a scorching Dragon Breath from its mouth, instantly engulfing the Terror Wolf.

The painful roars of the Terror Wolf came from within the flames; it could only struggle in vain, its cries becoming barely audible until, soon, there was no more movement.

Crack—

Not far away, the Treasure-Seeking Mouse's Earth Wave engulfed the Light Leopard. By the time the torrent of Earth Element energy dissipated, the Light Leopard no longer moved.

As for the Rock Puppet, after Cai Yangkun died, it also suffered a violent backlash and sustained permanent mental trauma. Such trauma cannot be recovered from without Heavenly Material and Earthly Treasure, and it caused the Demon Pet to lose the possibility of further advancement.

"What a pity!" Li Zhangsheng glanced at the Dadi Manxiong and the Rock Puppet. The former was a Superior Quality Demon Pet, and the latter could significantly increase a Monster Tamer's survival ability. It was a pity that these were the enemy's Demon Pets, and they had sustained permanent mental trauma, losing the possibility of further advancement.

Soon, the Dadi Manxiong and the Rock Puppet followed in Cai Yangkun's footsteps.

"Everyone, you've worked hard! Kailan, Sunlight, and Paradise Bird, please help everyone recover from their injuries!"

In this battle, the one who suffered the most was the three-headed snake. At this moment, two of its heads were severely twisted, and its entire body was covered in wounds, some even deep enough to see the bone. However, because its Regeneration trait was powerful enough, its life was not in danger.

"Yay, Li Zhangsheng, we won!"

Kailan cheered, circling Li Zhangsheng once. Only after confirming that Li Zhangsheng was uninjured did she fly toward the three-headed snake.

Because the three-headed snake acted as a meat shield, Kailan had acted entirely as support from the rear and could be said to be completely unscathed.

The next moment, a green radiance emerged, eventually forming a mass of dark green water droplets that hovered in mid-air.

This was Life Water. Compared to before, its volume was slightly larger, now the size of an adult's fist.

Under Kailan's control, the Life Water shot precisely into the three-headed snake's only functional mouth.

Within a few breaths, a faint green light emerged on the surface of the three-headed snake's body, and its bleeding wounds began to heal at a speed visible to the naked eye.

Sunlight Meow and Paradise Bird cast the Healing Ring to recover the injuries of Aixi, the Fire Flamingo, and the Treasure-Seeking Mouse. However, compared to the three-headed snake, their injuries were significantly lighter and would recover before long.

At this time, Li Zhangsheng walked in front of Cai Yangkun's corpse.

From beginning to end, he did not know Cai Yangkun's background, nor even his name.

"My parents were murdered three years ago, this is the location of the Treasure Map left behind by my father, and this Third-rank Royal Beast Master came here three years ago. My parents' murder must be connected to him; he might even be the murderer who killed my parents! It's a pity he's already dead—that's letting him off too easily. I hope there will be some clues on him!"

At this thought, Li Zhangsheng squatted down, ignoring the hideous face of Cai Yangkun with blood flowing from his seven orifices, and began to search the corpse.

Soon, Li Zhangsheng had an extra Space Ring and a Monster Pet Bag in his hand. Apart from these two items, there were no other objects on Cai Yangkun.

After confirming there were no omissions, Li Zhangsheng activated his Mental Power, completely covering the Monster Pet Bag.

As soon as his Mental Power made contact with the Monster Pet Bag, Li Zhangsheng sensed an inexplicable space.

This was a plane attached to the Fairy World, sunny with green mountains and clear waters, suitable for living organisms to survive.

Compared to his own Monster Pet Bag, Cai Yangkun's Monster Pet Bag was clearly more refined and could store more Temporary Spirit Pets.

This was a mid-grade Monster Pet Bag. Unlike low-grade ones, it could store ten Demon Pets and could accommodate large Demon Pets, though giant Demon Pets were outside its storage range.

This mid-grade Monster Pet Bag alone was worth at least nearly a hundred Soul Crystals.

Perhaps because he felt the cost of keeping them was too high, there were no Temporary Spirit Pets in Cai Yangkun's Monster Pet Bag.

After putting away the Monster Pet Bag, Li Zhangsheng immediately covered the Space Ring with his Mental Power. As soon as he touched the ring, a space appeared in his mind.

The length, width, and height of the Space Ring were all just over two meters, roughly ten cubic meters.

Without any hesitation, Li Zhangsheng turned out all the items in the Space Ring.

The first thing Li Zhangsheng picked up was a token. Thanks to the Dark Vision Aura, even though it was still night, his vision was not much different from the daytime, just a bit dimmer.

The front of this token was engraved with "Liyang Cai Clan," and the back with the two characters "Yangkun."

Without a doubt, this was an Identity Token.

"Cai Yangkun!" Li Zhangsheng muttered to himself. He had naturally heard of the Liyang Cai Clan; it was a Famous Clan that had only recently ascended.

After putting away the token, Li Zhangsheng did not bother with the other items but picked up a few letters and opened them to read.

Upon reading them, Li Zhangsheng's expression became significantly more ferocious. His hands involuntarily exerted more force, and his eyes were filled with Anger and hatred.

Judging from the contents of these letters, Li Zhangsheng had found the enemy who murdered his parents: it was the Clan Leader of this newly ascended Famous Clan, the Cai Clan, Cai Yangqian.

The hatred of one's parents is irreconcilable; how could he not seek revenge!

However, Li Zhangsheng's eyes still retained rationality. He knew very well that with his current strength, trying to seek revenge on Cai Yangqian was no different from courting death.

One is Second Rank, the other is Fifth Rank!

In the face of absolute strength, any schemes or tricks are futile. He must endure for a period of time and wait until he has sufficient strength to seek revenge and wash away his shame from Cai Yangqian.

Of course, the enemy is in the light and he is in the dark; he wouldn't mind collecting some interest in the meantime!

After putting away the letters, Li Zhangsheng immediately checked the other spoils. Compared to the Space Ring from the Green Wild Forest, although the harvest this time was abundant, it was still a cut below.

A total of dozens of Soul Crystals, all of them Low Grade, plus some Demon Cores, materials, and miscellaneous items. These things added up to only about a hundred Soul Crystals.

Poor!

Compared to that Instructor Zhao Wentong, Li Zhangsheng could only use this word to describe Cai Yangkun.

However, it was the five Demon Pets of Cai Yangkun that had already died that brought him a greater harvest.

(End of this chapter)