Gensokyo, I am a slime, everyone loves me.

But no matter how you look at it, the dead tree in front of you is just an ordinary dead tree. If there is any difference, it is only that it is several times larger than the other cherry trees here.

He thought it was a tree monster with black and purple air all over its body and no grass growing around it.

As if seeing Bai Luo's doubts, Yakumo Yukari explained:

"The Journey to the West demon is now sealed. From its limbs to its soul, the power of death has been completely suppressed. Not even a single drop of it will leak out."

Hearing this, Bai Luo was very puzzled.

"Since they are completely sealed, with your strength, it should be no problem to destroy the Westward Journey Monster that won't resist."

"If it's just a little harder, it won't be a problem for us."

Yakumo Yukari shook her head and looked at the westward-bound tree demon with her purple eyes solemnly.

"The problem is that the Westward Journey Monster is very tenacious and extremely dangerous. Even a single branch, if not sealed, can bewitch people and induce death."

Having said that, Yakumo Yukari turned her gaze to Bai Luo with a subtle look.

"And your devouring ability happens to be able to restrain the Westward Journey Monster."

"Not only can it devour its body and energy, but it can also fundamentally annihilate its soul and characteristics."

After hearing Yakumo Yukari's explanation, Youmu looked shocked. She looked down at the slime pillow in her arms in disbelief.

The monster dreamed of various methods, but he never expected that the solution to the problem of the Journey to the West would be to rely on "eating".

You know, even with her full-strength attack, she could only cut off a branch of the Journey to the West monster, let alone solve these tricky characteristics.

Not only Youmu, but even Youyouzi was slightly surprised. She floated over and looked at Bai Luo curiously.

Being stared at by three people with strange and inexplicable looks, Bai Luo shuddered suddenly.

"Don't look at me, let's get back to the point. What should we do now?"

"Wait."

Yakumo Yukari looked up at the Westward Journey Demon with a slightly raised eyebrow.

"Although the Westward Journey Tree has been completely sealed, it still has some residual consciousness. However, at noon every day, it will completely shut down the last trace of consciousness."

"Now is the best time for us to take action. To be on the safe side, I will add another layer of realm power, and you can directly devour it when the time comes."

Bai Luo nodded to show that he understood.

Time passed by minute by minute.

Although what Yakumo Yukari said was foolproof, Bai Luo still couldn't help but feel nervous.

After all, the attributes of the Journey to the West monster sound too intimidating.

"It's time to prepare."

Yakumo Yukari's voice brought Bai Luo back to reality, and he immediately became alert.

"Are you ready?"

Bai Luo nodded solemnly: "Yes!"

"Then...let's begin!"

As soon as she finished speaking, Yakumo Yukari raised her hand gently, and layers of complex realms covered the Westward Journey Demon.

If the Westward Journey Tree was just an ordinary dead tree before, then now, after being blessed by several layers of seals, its aura has completely disappeared, as if even its existence has been completely suppressed.

At the same time, Bai Luo quickly used the Predator. In an instant, the blue sphere expanded a hundred times, covering the entire Journey to the West monster like a huge cloth bag.

Since there was no resistance, Bai Luo easily swallowed the Westward Journey Demon into his stomach.

[Analysis of the Westward Journey Tree - Estimated 3 hours]

The great sage's reminder also sounded.

The whole process was simple and smooth.

Bai Luo grinned at the three of them, proudly showing off his white teeth.

"It's done!"

Seeing his smiling face, everyone couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

But at this moment, a sudden change occurred.

Without any warning, Bai Luo's body suddenly shook twice, then his vision went dark and he fell straight down.

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Chapter 20: Collapse Value +%

【Evolution value 69%】

【Destruction value 81%】

As soon as Bai Luo woke up, the great sage immediately explained the current situation to him.

He has been in a coma for two days.

As the seal was decomposed during the analysis, Xi Xingshu woke up and broke the seal.

The predator's devouring ability made the Journey to the West monster feel the breath of death in a real sense for the first time.

Faced with the fear of death, it fought desperately, not only forcibly driving all its energy, but also releasing all the souls it had devoured in the past three thousand years.

If Bai Luo was stronger, reaching the strength of Yakumo Lan, with the ability of a predator, the moment the Westward Journey Demon was swallowed into the stomach, it would have been declared dead and would not have been able to cause any waves.

The moment Bai Luo lost consciousness, the great sage immediately took over his body.

Stop the remaining tasks.

He allocated all his functions to the Predator, even using the control over the Great Barrier he obtained from Reimu.

"The Honkai value increased by 20%?..."

Bai Luo's heart fell to the bottom.

He lay exhausted on the bed, pursed his lower lip, and stared at the ceiling quietly.

After more than ten seconds, he asked softly: "Great Sage, do you think I can still see the snow in Gensokyo?"

【……Can】

Hearing the great sage's uncertain tone, Bai Luo smiled, sat up and looked out the window.

"I was just saying Mercury is in retrograde lately. Even the lucky effects can't be reversed. I'm just utterly unlucky."

"If I had known earlier, I wouldn't have made a promise with Ah San to go see the snow together next winter. If you break the promise, you won't be able to drink milk tea for the rest of your life."

Bai Luo's tone was filled with regret.

"Master Bai, are you awake?"

Youmu seemed to hear the noise in the room and knocked on the door gently.

Bai Luo took a deep breath, tried his best to hide the bitterness in his eyes, and returned to his usual appearance.

He didn't intend to let Yuyuko and Youmu know about this.

Since the matter has been settled, speaking out will only make them feel guilty and will be meaningless.

"come in."

he said.

Youmu pushed the door open and ran over quickly, her face full of worry.

"Master Bai, do you feel uncomfortable anywhere now?"

Bai Luo shook his head.

But Youmeng still put her hand on Bai Luo and checked him carefully before she felt relieved.

At the same time, Youyouzi and Yakumo Yukari also arrived. Youyouzi breathed a sigh of relief, then floated over and said to Bai Luo:

"You scared me to death, Xiao Bailuo, why did you suddenly faint? I thought... uh, I thought you were going to die."

"Zi really likes you. If you die, it will be very difficult for her... wuwu..."

Before Youyouzi could finish her words, she was interrupted by a violent slap on the head by Yakumo Yukari. She covered her head with her hands in pain, tears in her eyes.

Yakumo Yukari sat by the bed and asked softly, "Are you really okay? Do you feel any discomfort?"

"Old Lady Zi, why are you so gentle all of a sudden? It's so strange, it's not like you anymore."

Bai Luo's face looked weird and he muttered something in disgust, which made Yakumo Yukari's mouth twitch and he almost wanted to beat him up again.

"Okay, no more joking."

Bai Luo waved his hand, his face full of pride, "Didn't I tell you that there is nothing that a predator like me can't devour? The coma is just indigestion from eating too fast."

Having said this, he still looked unsatisfied.

Yakumo Yukari was helpless for a moment and reached out to gently tap his forehead.

"Youyuko and Youmu have been extremely worried these past two days. Youyuko hasn't even eaten the prepared meal; it's still sitting in the kitchen. Youmu has been staying by her bedside for the past two days, not leaving her side for a single moment."

Having said that, Yakumo Yukari seemed to remember something and looked at Youmu next to her with a bit of teasing.

"Youmu changed your clothes herself~"

Bai Luo was stunned for a moment, turned around and looked at himself, only then he realized that he had changed his clothes.

"No! I just asked Banling to help me change it."

Being stared at by those pure golden eyes, Youmu's cheeks flushed red as she explained in a panic.

Fortunately, Bai Luo didn't say much.

He lowered his eyes slightly to think for a moment, then looked up at Yakumo Yukari again and asked, "When are we going back? I had an appointment with that idiot princess to play games, but now we're late."

"Not urgent,"

Yakumo Yukari waved her hand nonchalantly.

"She's already two days late anyway, let her wait a little longer."

Afterwards, Yakumo Yukari instructed Youmu: "Prepare all the ingredients in the kitchen. Let's celebrate today."

"Ah."

Youmu replied obediently and immediately ran out to prepare a celebration banquet. Yuyuko also floated out after her.

Only Yakumo Yukari and Shiroka were left in the room.

Only after the door was completely closed and the footsteps faded away did Yakumo Yukari put away her smile, stared at Bai Luo and asked: "Are you sure you are okay?"

Bai Luo wanted to nod, but a slender white hand pinched his chin, forcing him to meet those purple eyes full of suspicion.

"You can't hide anything from me. As a youkai sage, I'm best at seeing through people's minds. I can easily spot your flaw. Furthermore, I've noticed you've activated the Great Barrier. Tell the truth now."

Bai Luo was silent for a moment, and finally sighed as if admitting defeat, then told Yakumo Yukari everything about the evolution value and the collapse value.

After listening, Yakumo Yukari did not speak for a long time.

After a long while, she slowly spoke: "Why didn't you tell us about this earlier?"

Although her tone was accusing, her emotions at the moment could be seen from her clenched fingers, trembling shoulders and tightly pursed lips.

"Everything went smoothly before. I never expected so many accidents to happen."

Bai Luo spread his hands, looking quite indifferent.

My heart felt like it was pricked by a needle.

Yakumo Yukari's breath stopped and a surge of anger surged in her heart. However, the next moment, Bai Luo's next words made her body suddenly stop.

"Besides, I don't want to make you sad."

Bai Luo lowered his head and murmured softly, "During this time, I have also tried to find you indirectly to see if I can find something like the Ender Egg that can increase the evolution value, but there is nothing."

"Since telling you won't change the outcome, it's better to say nothing and let you feel more at ease."

Having said that, Bai Luo raised his head and pursed his lower lip.

"Can you promise me not to tell anyone? I don't want to make them worry."

Yakumo Yukari was stunned, sadness and guilt surged in her heart. She took a deep breath and nodded in agreement.