Translator: CinderTL
Feng Qi traveled west along the outer perimeter of the city ruins.
In stark contrast to the desolate cityscape, the surrounding area teemed with bizarrely shaped plants.
Suction Cup, clutching a silver harmonica in one hand, clung to Feng Qi's chest with her eyes closed, seemingly asleep.
With Suction Cup by his side, Feng Qi felt a newfound sense of security on his journey to the Star City Shelter.
Though Suction Cup wouldn't initiate attacks, she would undoubtedly intervene to protect him if danger arose.
He now felt no apprehension about encountering domain creatures on the way to the underground shelter. In fact, he almost hoped one would provoke him, just so Suction Cup could unleash her fury upon it.
Ideally, he wished Suction Cup would leave the creature barely alive, allowing him to deliver the final blow.
After several forays into the Dream Realm, Feng Qi had confirmed one crucial truth:
Whenever he killed a domain creature possessing a unique trait, he would inherit that special ability.
For instance, slaying the living dead had amplified his physical strength.
Killing the death worm had earned him the prefix title "Resilience," enhancing his muscular toughness.
And by defeating the "Nightmare," he had gained the power to enter a target's subconscious under specific conditions, allowing him to extract their memories.
It was certain that if he could kill the Scarlet Eye, he would inevitably gain its telekinetic abilities.
With telekinesis, he could manipulate objects with his mind, even envelop himself in psychokinetic energy and fly through the air.
Hunting domain creatures significantly enhanced his strength.
That's why he had always eagerly anticipated hunting domain creatures to obtain special prefix titles.
The more prefix titles he acquired, the more special abilities he would possess. The higher the level of a prefix title, the greater the intensity of its corresponding ability.
Unfortunately, with his current capabilities, hunting domain creatures was simply beyond his reach.
Apart from the "Nightmare," which possessed hypnotic abilities but had a frail physique, every other domain creature he had encountered was terrifyingly powerful, capable of killing him with ease.
Only domain-derived creatures like the living dead and death worms, which lacked rune crystals on their bodies, could be easily defeated.
But now, the situation was different.
With the Suction Cup by his side, he essentially had a personal bodyguard.
If he didn't provoke domain creatures, he felt like he was wasting the Suction Cup's potential.
So, as he advanced, he occasionally let out a loud howl, hoping to attract nearby domain creatures.
The method proved effective. Not long after, the tall grass ahead began to sway violently, as if some creature were rapidly approaching.
With his vision obscured, the rustling of the tall grass created an overwhelming sense of dread. Feng Qi instinctively retreated several steps, clutching Suction Cup tightly.
As the grass parted, a colossal, jet-black spider emerged.
Its grotesque form featured a dark green rune crystal embedded in its forehead, eight legs lined with barbed hooks, and a human-like ghost face writhing on its abdomen.
Upon spotting Feng Qi, the spider's abdomen convulsed, the ghost face split open, and a stream of black silk, as thick as a little finger, shot forth, coiling directly toward him.
A chilling wind swept across his face. At that moment, Suction Cup's eyes snapped open.
Her once-grayish-white irises transformed into swirling galaxies, shimmering with starlight as countless brilliant sparks erupted within them.
She leaped from Feng Qi's arms, the recoil knocking him to the ground, and seized the incoming silk.
Landing with a thud, she unleashed her immense strength.
Despite the Ghost-Faced Spider's frantic struggles, it was inexorably pulled toward Suction Cup, its thrashing legs carving deep furrows into the earth.
As the spider drew closer, Suction Cup abruptly released the silk and sprang into the air. Her pristine white right arm descended like a mountain-splitting axe, crashing down on the spider's head.
The blow sent the spider plummeting, its massive body slamming heavily against the ground.
Under the immense force of the blow, the Ghost-Faced Spider's swollen abdomen convulsed, spewing a stream of green liquid.
The liquid hissed as it made contact with nearby plants, instantly melting them away—a clear demonstration of its extreme corrosiveness.
Some of the liquid splashed onto Suction Cup's body.
Feng Qi, who had been watching with concern, was astonished to see a shimmering jade-colored aura materialize around Suction Cup. As the aura swirled, the green liquid slid off her body without causing any harm.
"Damn, that's badass!" he couldn't help but exclaim.
Yeah, look how awesome Suction Cup is! What can you do besides whack living dead with a bone club?
"I can also whack death worms."
Pfft!
Turning his gaze back to Suction Cup and the Ghost-Faced Spider, he realized the spider was no longer able to stand after taking that punch.
As Suction Cup raised her fist again, Feng Qi shouted, "Suction Cup, leave me a sliver of health!"
He sprinted toward the spider, determined to deliver the final blow himself.
But Suction Cup ignored him. Her second punch crashed down, instantly piercing the spider's skull. After a few desperate twitches of its eight legs, the creature fell still.
Approaching Suction Cup, Feng Qi gazed at the lifeless Ghost-Faced Spider, a sense of helplessness washing over him.
In the end, he hadn't managed to land the final blow and claim the Ghost-Faced Spider's unique abilities.
"Narrator, if I had killed the Ghost-Faced Spider, what abilities would I have gained?" he asked, unable to suppress his curiosity despite his disappointment.
Unknown. Perhaps the ability to shoot webs from your wrists? This skill would be particularly useful in urban environments with tall buildings. Without such structures, your combat effectiveness might be significantly diminished.
Feng Qi: ...
Hearing the Narrator's deadpan critique, a vein throbbed on his forehead.
With the battle concluded, he prepared to continue his journey with Suction Cup.
Looking down, he suddenly noticed Suction Cup devouring the Ghost-Faced Spider's corpse.
As she fed, her jade-like skin shimmered with a crystalline glow, and the shattered rune crystal on her left arm began to radiate light.
The scene reminded him of Mu Qing.
Mu Qing exhibited a similar phenomenon when consuming energy—the rune crystal on her left arm would glow brighter with each intake.
During their first meeting at the Academy Cafeteria, Feng Qi had stared at it for so long out of curiosity that he'd aroused Mu Qing's suspicion.
Suction Cup's body was small, resembling that of a two- or three-year-old child, but its feeding speed was astonishing. In the blink of an eye, it had devoured the Ghost-Faced Spider, leaving behind only a dark green rune crystal.
He reached down to pick up the dark green rune crystal from the ground, a sudden thought surging through his mind.
If I can kill domain creatures and absorb their abilities, could I also extract abilities from the rune crystals at the core of their power?
Driven by curiosity, he tossed the dark green rune crystal into his mouth.
After chewing and swallowing, fragments of the dark green crystal cascaded from his abdomen, scattering across the ground. A gust of wind stirred, raising a swirling mist of dark green particles.
You never cease to disappoint me in the realm of humiliation. I must bow and say: I'm impressed!
Feng Qi: ...
Glancing down at his mangled body, his expression turned deeply awkward.
(End of the Chapter)
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