'Given enough time… they become four times stronger than any normal ghost,' she concluded inwardly.
Taking a slow, steady breath, a faint gleam flashed across her eyes.
There was something else.
Mutated beast ghost essence was incredibly effective for restoring cultivation.
Her fingers tightened slightly. 'Axel…'
He had lost his cultivation because of her. But now...
'This might be my chance to fix that.'
Just as that idea settled in her mind, Mr. Crow's voice echoed softly beside her.
"If you are already planning this much," he said calmly, "then you should also consider binding a few Shiki from this place."
Lana's eyes lit up instantly.
"That's true," she murmured, a hint of excitement slipping into her voice. "I can take control of some Shiki here."
A small grin formed on her lips.
"Mr. Crow… you really are the smartest."
As she stepped deeper into the forest, several ghosts emerged from the darkness.
But none of them posed any real threat.
