While Xiang Ning and Qi Jiuming were bickering, the Ghostblade Mantis had recovered from its panic over losing an eye. There was a saying that beasts became stronger with more injuries. In their eyes, humans were delicious meals that they couldn’t resist, especially one like Qi Jiuming. 

The Ghostblade Mantis knew how strong the human was, and felt like victory would be difficult. But the benefits were obvious, too. If it ate him, this early tier five beast’s power would ascend up to a Beast King’s level. That instinctive desire for ascension was what drove its behavior. 

When it’d ambushed Qi Jiuming, three of Xiang Ning’s knives had flown...